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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1932

Page

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Premier of Japan assassinated in Tokyo home attack

In a violent assault on official buildings in Tokyo on Sunday night the Prime Minister Inyukei was fatally wounded by a group of 25 naval officers. Guards were held, the Premier died of a head wound. The Ministry resigned and a national government was anticipated. The Emperor ordered Mr Takahashi to lead the administration in June.

Tokio Japan Inyukei Takahashi War Navy

Premise Shoh Down In Cold Blood OREO Biteday

Premise reports a political crisis with a murder reference and cabinet maneuvering. The Premier’s line is challenged as petitions and legal actions emerge. Emperors, ministers, and military figures figure in a power struggle amid war-time governance.

Premise

Japanese Band Grant Outest for the Bag

A report notes Monday discussions as the Japanese band leader meets with Hyddnes Town Hall officials. The ceremony includes remarks from Alderman Lang and debate over security and public order amid recent violent outrages attributed to the Jncuin group.

Moving Date Stoney Monty SS Weaving of Builvity Par Yo Day

Unclear readable fragments describe moving plans or events at Stoney Monty and involvement of a committee or opposition group. Details about dates, people, or places are obscured.

Stoney Monty Tha Pramiey Itr

Taxation Office Opens After Lockdown at Lang Government

Taxation offices reopened this morning after a prior lockdown at the Lang Government. Officers counted records and exams, finding two tongue charms moved to floors for the use of thirty watermen appointed by the Lang Government who left Saturday.

Lang Department Thn Cfm Ntath Lane

Severe earthquake shock felt near distant city

The Rivervine Observatory logged a distant earthquake on Saturday. The disturbance occurred about 400 miles from Sydney in a northwesterly direction. Wellington and New Guinea regions reported similar tremors as officials noted a mild shock felt yesterday morning.

Rydney Rivervinw Observatory Marthvuake Mydney Wellington New Gujaeny

Premiers Conference Set for June 21 in Canberra

Prime Minister Mr Lyons announced the next panferigen of State Premiers will be held June 21 in conjunction with the Loan Council meeting. He stated there would be no Lee Council meeting beforehand and suggested the next conference may be held in Canberra.

Lyons Panferigen Loan Council Lee Council Lyona Canberra

Coal Strike In New Zealand Collieries

Wellington reports a broad coal strike as mine owners push new wage costs and longer hours. Meetings at remaining collieries supported the action of a union, while state mine employers backed the strike by a large majority.

Wellington Atria

Tramway Strike Board Finds Against Men

Christchurch tribunal rules 60 volunteers to stay without permanence. Of 117 volunteers who carried tramway service during the strike, none will be retained as permanent staff. The tribunal finds no basis for discrimination claims but says the union president should not have been dismissed amid the trouble with the union.

Christchurch Valumtaerm Wamvenya Tramways Board Tritinal

University College Malt Rep named to Canberra council

The Canberra University College Council appointed Professor J F Maydon to its council. The decision follows recent amendments to the Canberra University Vollmer Ordinance enabling representation for teaching staff. The appointment targets improving university governance and staff participation on the council.

At & Pect Canberra University College J. F Maydon Canberra

Reform plans in Interior Department prompt status updates

F C T service Althaen Iia reports that nine temporary officers in the Department of the Interior have received resignations or dismissals as part of a reform plan. Public Service Board actions were forwarded to Mr. Brown, who declined to disclose numbers, while the Public Service Commissioner says the matter is out of his hands and no details are available. In Melbourne, Victorian election results remain unchanged as absentee and declaration votes are counted, with no shift in position.

Althaen Iia Dimmimant Department Interior H.C Brown Public Service Board Brown Public Berviee Qap Clemenny Melbourne Victorian Roche F.C Department of the Interior UMP Fourmaud

Post Office Stamp Sales Resume Amid Tax Office Reopen

Postmasters across Bain today received telegrams announcing a return to routine duties. Taxation Department offices reopened with employees, many temporary, resuming duties as if no gap occurred. Mr. McMahon said normal work would resume within hours and that doors had absorbed the outgoing administration’s adjustments.

Rydney Bonday Bain Taxation Department Adicals McMahon

Contempt of Court Case Involving Labour Daily

A Labour Daily editor was ordered by the Full Court to show cause why the paper should not be cited for contempt for publishing articles before and after a conviction. The pieces allegedly prejudiced the court during pendency and sought to create a hostile attitude toward authorities. The court granted a rule directing the Labour Daily to show cause and justify not being punished.

Labour Daily Bydngy Guardaman Gurion Tor & Twinnisi Bow Guard Gwen Hed

S A Premier Coming to Canberra for Loan Request

The Premier of South Australia Mr Hill is expected in Canberra tomorrow to press the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers for a loan of 21 000 000 for the South Australian Government.

South Australia Mr. Hill Canberra

British migrants no discrimination in Australia

Sydney report quotes Under-Secretary Bellemore denying Commons claims that migrants faced outrage or unemployment. He says most migrants arrived during good times, they receive favorable treatment, and Austra lians support youths under 31. He emphasizes equal care for all nationalities and a national effort to aid everyone.

Sydney Labour and Industry Bellemore House of Commons Australia Hin Matty

Australia dominates MAVANA Cup to face U S in Philadelphia

Australia won all five Davis Cup matches defeating Cuba and Uni Tuban Dayia, with Hopman beating Morales and Crawford replaced by Boroul after asthma. Australia advances to meet the United States in Philadelphia on May 24 as the team sails at 2.20 am tomorrow.

Mavana Cuba Suiday Auntratia Moinan Aproule Crawford Auntralia United States Philadelphia Hopman Morales Erratly Tennin Wee Hopman Taulte Wid Morales Moralen Dopman Boroul Vollmer Litte Dimculty Ore

Poland to Meet England in Davis Cup Clash

Poland advances to face England in the Davis Cup, setting up a high profile tie. Details on venue and dates not specified in the fragment.

Poland England

Transport Control Urged By Mr Maddocks In Sydney

Former Roads and Transport Commissioner Mr Maddocks urged at a Constitutional Club luncheon that railways and tramways be removed from political control. He called for considering alternative schemes and cautioned against subsidizing motor tramport subsidies.

Sydney Constitutional Club Maddocks Tramweya Echame Ali Oulg Botate

Gas Explosion in Sydney Injures One Worker at Bankstown

An explosion at Bankstown in Sydney risks and briefly injures a single worker while four others escape unharmed. The incident occurred Monday afternoon during testing, with no further details on cause or injuries.

Sydney Bankstown Stiglet Buran

Emergency NSW Cabinet sworn in by Governor for upcoming elections

Emergency Government of New South Wales sworn in by the Governor at 9 30 pm with a cabinet drawn from the U A P and United Country Party. Premier Beamer and Deputy Stevens lead ministries across transport public works health education and justice as the provisional government fixes June elections and prorogues Parliament. Ministers pledge to serve without ministerial salaries while awaiting a possible Cabinet reconstruction if returned.

Takabaah Wan Takahasu Foreign Office Sydney New South Wales U.A.P United Country Party Sir Philly Game B. Stevens Colonial Trea M.F. Beamer D.S.C D. Weaver M.la F. A. Charley Mines M.L.A Dewiel Levy Justice Magh Man J. James Ryam Executive Council

Unity Reported Between U.A.P. and U.C.P. Leaders

Mr Stevart announced that arrangements were made for a united policy by the U.A.P. and U.C.P. to form a composite government or cabinet if returned to power. Col Bruxner aided talks, aiming to unite the parties for the country’s welfare and the restoration of primary industries and state security.

Stevart Meiu U.A.P U.C.P Jukely Bruxner

Brunner backs Stevens appeal in Country Party unity talk

A fragmentary statement shows Col. Brunner supporting Premier Stevens and urging unity with the United Country Party to form a composite government. He stresses fair treatment, primary industry emphasis, and permanent prosperity for New South Wales, outlining concessions in cabinet roles and parliamentary representation.

Labour candidates prepare for nominations in election plan

Labour party members outline nomination process for all seats. A secretary announces the plan and a campaign team will enter the Premier’s access route. Evictions are mentioned for Thursday evening as part of the campaign, with Mr J J Graves appointed to lead the ALP committee and oversee the effort.

Labour Caumn Wight J. J. Graves Cam “Tee Sams

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