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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
1
Sydney reports a slight rise in the Yes majority in the upper house after updated counts. Final figures show Yes 643,716 and No 622,714 with ongoing uncertainty on reform timing and potential delays before reconstitution of the Legislative Assembly and cabinet.
Fragmentary OCR text references Weather impact on an inner group and a casualty. It mentions WLC commentary and Labour policy but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable places. The readable portions imply a political context with casualties, needing cautious reconstruction from other sources.
Me J P Youtea leader in the Upper House says Saturday's referendum vote justifies the Australian Labour Party’s stance. Graves notes No vote majority, while Labour figures Higgive Hickay Yoren Fe Aploer back the cause. Coates says Lang’s march on Moscow mobilized readers and could bring prosperity to the people.
Police swooped on a hut near Athgow Monty area this afternoon and seized a bag containing 50 pounds worth of tobacco and a large quantity of dry goods. Three men were arrested after one fled into the scrub with the bag, then chased for a mile. The haul is linked to multiple robberies in the vicinity.
Vague OCR text suggests candidates aligned with the Labour Party will likely back socialisation of coal mines in New South Wales. The tone criticizes reformists and mentions figures such as A, WN and others, describing backlash from voters and the impact of the issue on the political landscape.
London report says MCCs new president Lord Hajixham will chair Monday session as the committee weighs attitudes. Noted players including Jardine and Warner will address the room while tensions rise over team cohesion and selection policy following a controversial revolt.
Rydney reports that a scheduled NS.W. Cricket Association meeting did not discuss the Board of Control’s stance on the Bodyline bowling controversy. The anticipated debate was not raised for consideration.
The News Chronicle reports that the MCC has ordered an immediate statement on leg theory including Mr Jardine's to be published at once. The move aims to clarify public confusion over the issue as quickly as possible.
The late arrival of the Board's minutes delays discussion on the executive fund for the upcoming season. R A Oxtuile notes Victor must provide totals for selector review as parts of a broader plan. The Australian tie between NW and Victoria in Sydney may be chosen post Anniversary Day.
Four youths who had been seen in custody escaped from Rural Gaol during a transfer attempt on Monday afternoon. Police recovered one inmate in Hobart last night after others fled through a manhole in the gaol yard. The escapees were identified as Brancie ote, Gechard Koel, Hiwrt Pinner, and a fourth prisoner. one man reportedly refused to join the others.
A Canberra bank refuses to lend on Crown lands amid concerns over local ordinances and freehold transfer rules. The government faces pressure to act against alleged illegalities under current law while banks reassess lending on property tied to Crown titles.
Wireless from Col Rutledge leading the ME Everest party reports violent winds and slow acclimatization delaying tented camps above Camp 4. He notes cautious recovery rate and that new routes and adjustments are being considered as the team persists in the Arctic-like conditions. Authorities discuss territorial ordinances and legal validations affecting Canberra law and federal acts during trials, with Ministerial minutes and cabinet collaboration to determine necessary action.
Russian workers are urged to subscribe to a new internal loan of 4 billion rovinles to fund the second five year plan. Each worker is invited to subscribe at least three weeks' salary in the period through October. The loan bears 10 percent interest and mats in 1948.
Australia sealed another Davis Cup win over Norway as Quint defeated Winnachmidt in straight sets while McGrath downed Haanes. Maanen briefly led 2-0 in the second before Medrath recovered to take the set. The Australians next face France in Paris as Prague, Athens, and other venues host second-round ties.
London reports from Avatrasia suggest a delay in the country’s loan conversion as authorities claim new reports prompt the pause. The official says the claims reflect misreadings while securities and textile issues tied to the last conversion have intensified scrutiny on Avatrasia’s financial moves.
In Sydney the Mack Exchange posted a firmer tone as trading resumed. Bank shares attracted demand while overall activity supported prices despite uneven participation.
In Warsaw Aurnday, officials report a espionage trial concluding with a range of sentences. Humana is charged with frontier matters and received punishment spanning from two to four days in detention.
Counsel for the Derry farmers cooperative argues there is no substantial evidence of wrongdoing in the milk board affair. He contends the Crown pressed no charges against Ely and claims not a single financier from the cooperative’s funds is unaccounted, urging clearer proof before action.
An article fragment discusses Panin and Morasities at a Sunday event critiquing the disarmament bill. It notes that the convention lacks effective armament control and hints at a cautious stance toward German rearmament. Roosevelt is described in connection with conciliation and American willingness to engage.
A London report describes Herr Von Papen praising Prussian militarism and Dr. Frank denouncing the new Nazi influence in Danzig and Austria. The piece notes fear, deserted streets, and armed police as Danzig braces for further tension amid talks of Hitler’s rise and German actions at Dusmdur.
An Austrian ban on political speeches and vocal welcomes by German officials provokes German resentment. The crackdown, led by Chancellor Dallum, targets Nazi delegates and Nazi crowd chants as police arrest around two hundred shouters of "Fett Hitler" during a march near Longeni.
Demonstrators flung leaflets from the railway bridge as Dr. Rosenberg’s departure from Liverpool Street provoked tensions. Police blocked access to his compartment and removed several demonstrators from the station.
A Geneva dispatch quotes Soviet officials angrily accusing the Dominions and their allies of blocking progress. The report notes Chinese and Japanese actions amid rising tensions, with artillery exchanges and tank deployments shaping the broader wartime diplomacy and military pressure in Asia.
A fragmented article discusses alleged atrocities in Leipzig with vague references to individuals such as Lara G and Brundahl. It mentions misused uniforms and supposed connections across Germany, asserting knowledge of limited cases of damage and crime under national socialist regimes.
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