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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1932

Page

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Liner Georges Phillipar Destroyed by Fire in Gulf of Aden

In a Gulf of Aden disaster, 200 missing from the Georges Phillipar liner after a fire five miles off Cape Guarda. Rescue ships report 689 rescued. many burned. Passengers and crew abandoned in lifeboats as other vessels rush to aid.

Gulf OF Aden London Georges Phillipar Gulf of Pam Cape Gusrdafui Eether Eleee Aden Otranto Kalaari Memagerita Maritime Cape Guarda Mahaud Marveliles Hakone

Flames and Rescue After Port Vessel Fire

A vessel fire near the port sparked a fierce blaze as passengers and crew evacuated. Lifeboats deployed, several crew members burned, and all aboard were rescued, with lifeboats and torches used to reach safety amid the chaotic scene.

Rescue Ship Disaster Story Told From London News

A clipped report describes a rescue during a French voyage disaster near port. It recounts passengers saved, the captain’s crew, and the ship’s destruction with survivors recovered and others missing in fog and flames. The French captain notes many survivors aboard, while witnesses describe freed boats and chaotic scenes on deck.

London Goa Utehota Ais Lain Thir Coyion Jon Everyave

University student hurls chemical at tram in commemoration day incident

In Sydney a youth believed to be a university student threw a bottle of chemical into a tram, temporarily blinding the driver Albert Greer. The attack sparked a clash with the driver, as crowds gathered at Parramatta Head and near University Park. Greer was hospitalized after the ordeal, while detectives questioned local youths but found no culprit.

Sydney Albert Greer Parramatta A. Battele Greer Eniversity Park

Unclear historical note on a doomed ship and threats

Fragmentary OCR recounts a ship event and alleged threats linked to Chinese Communism, with references to a three ton belief, a wax replacement, a 1921 fire, and warnings around the Poulleche rhleh. Details are garbled, names and places are unreadable, but the item presents a danger narrative tied to wartime fears.

Mt. Nixie Poulleche Rhleh

Income Tax Delay in Collection Shocks Officials

A garbled report shows tax collection delays affecting the Langfield area with references to a postponement by the taxation department. The confusing text mentions individuals and uncertain dates as officials seek to resolve the financial year start and incomplete nail training details.

Murder inquest reveals three men committed for trial

At an inquest into Herbert McKintay’s death in Kempton, coroner finds he was murdered. Prosecution says Morry Price, Keith Wrathell, and John Tingman will face trial for murder. Lottery profits and large sums tied to the case are noted, with £75400 linked to related activities and £230,000 total alleged gain.

Hobart Mckintay T Morry Price Keith Wrathell John Tingman Tuedin Emstale Charlie Whelan Brown Wrathall Er

Land Board with Unrestricted Scope For Rural Lessees

The Government reconstitures the Land Advisory Board in the Federal Capital Territory and establishes a Land Board of one member empowered to handle all rural land matters. The Interior Minister notes the current board lacks decision power, only offering recommendations. The new Land Board will grant broader representational input from rural communities.

Land Advisory Board Federal Capital Territory Parkhity Rufel Eames Tuk

Wool Away Disposal Of Huge Clip

Huge clip disposal reported with figures showing bales shipped by 31 overseas countries including Britain and Japan. The article notes returns and quantities for wool exports from Victoria and New South Wales, with totals reaching hundreds of thousands of bales and a focus on markets in Australasia and Britain.

Islea New South Walwe Lamluby Victoria Torres Wewtern Australia Britain Belnur Japan

Sidelights on Native Life Farming Between Raids

A Sydney report summarizes views from AYDNEY on native life in Afghanistan and Todian border areas. It notes irrigated land and raids by tribes waiting for crops to grow, with references to Hindu and Afghan beliefs, warnings ignored, and fallout from bombed missions.

Aydney R.A. Malden Sydney Afghanistan Rlbea Indie

Rapid Recovery From Operation

London reports that Rumeau MacDonald's doctors announced the infant Minletse would go to Loe siemouth on Wednesday ahead of Friday. The note mentions ten contin complications and special care from Duke kde and Apoompany lan.

London Rumeau MacDonald Rte Loesiemouth Duke Kde Wil

North Australia union wage cut ordered by arbitration court

The Fell Arbitration Court in Melbourne ordered a 20 percent wage reduction for North Australia farmers union workers. The Northern Territory Pastoral Leases Association had sought a 50 percent cut, arguing northern cattlemen faced severe hardship. The decision outlines board composition and government involvement, with reforms to rent and lease conditions to take effect July 1, 1933, and rent reductions from December 1930 to December 1931 affecting security terms.

Melbourne Fell Arbitration Court North Australia Forkere’ Union Northern Territory Pastoral Leaves’ Association Nan Yelnar Parkhill

Tragic Collision Kills 20-Year-Old Evelyn Green

A deadly crash near Port Kembla claims the life of Evelyn Green, 20, who was walking with her father Ian Nevill when a lorry collided with a train engine. The early accident occurred as they headed toward Pincon on Tweeday.

Port Kembla Tweeday Evelyn Green Pincon

New Guard Inquiries and Erratic Report From Ongoing Search

A fragmented note reports inquiries about a new guard and an ongoing search on Twenday. It mentions a train incident and a late interview with a local official. Names and places are unclear, with several garbled phrases and missing details.

Kneck

Resignation of Hogan Ministry Tenders New Victoria Government

London reports that Mr Hogan tendered his resignation by telephone to Sir William Irvine the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria. The resignation was accepted but Irvine asked the government to continue until successors are appointed.

London Hogan William Irvine Victoria

Policy for Elections by Sydney Labour Movement Statement

A Federal Labour Party statement condemns rumors of corruption and party manipulation in state departments. It pledges inquiry, urges unity with all parties, and supports negotiating wage relief, unemployment benefits reform, and social service maintenance while opposing wage exemptions and industrial disruption.

Bydney Al.p Australian Labour Movement Perate

Plane Mishap Near Sydney Ends With Tree Crash

A plane piloted by Alexander Campbell crashed into a tall tree while trying to land near Mascot Sydney on Tuesday afternoon. Passenger Hugh Lang suffered facial injuries. Campbell escaped unharmed along with a bystander who aided them. The aircraft, owned by A W Campbell, was en route to Sydney from Junee when winds caused the loss of control.

Sydney Moih Alexander Campbell Haruo Campbell Hugh Lang Comiball Lone Bargo Campbell Mtee Lace A.W. Campell

Alleged Bribe Case Involving Parliament Members

A disputed hearing at Haulty Court concerns Herbert Aolta, creditor in John Beidge Ltd, seeking removal of A.M Blaneld as liquidator and appointment of A.B. for the Parramatts bridge case. Evidence cites expenditure of 1,009, with a 1,000 cheque to Kolte for salary payments linked to the Parramatts bridge, and questions about who received the funds.

Rydney Haulty Court Herbert Aolta John Beidge Ltd A.M Blaneld A.B. C Hirde Kolte Parramatts Mpender Relfey Witnens Bpender Witnen Wan Navne

Lang Deficit Looms Over Stevens Emergency Government

The Stevens Emergency Government reports a 15 million deficit left by Mr Lang for successors. Parties plan close cooperation for elections with joint policy by Stevens and Bruxner. No sitting member will be opposed by the other party except Upper Hunter where no agreement exists. Bruxner hopes country support for possible UAP alliance. UC P plans to oppose all U.S. members except Malcolm Brown for the Upper Winter seat. Negotiations continue with Labor, aiming for best candidate in each seat.

Bydney Tusealy Stevens Lang Mr. Stevens Messrs. Stevens Bruxner Upper Hunter United Country Party Bruxnord United Australia Party Wruxner Udgatio U.A P UAB Uab. Ant 0.8. Members All Be Opposed By the Other Party. With the Jewelbin Malcolm 1 Brown U.C.P W. Cameron Brown Eictead U 4 Tt Iw Howaver K. Stevena

New Minister Moves Against Loyalist Unions in Rail Service

A new minister orders withdrawal of previous ministerial directives forcing railway staff to join unions. He states employment cannot be conditioned on union membership and targets unions tied to government rail and tram services. The affected bodies include the Government Railways Transport Builders Association, Teatwayeleet ideal Anmed Workers' Aviation, Hullway Permanent Way Association, and the Hallway Barvics Association.

Bydney Tranyort Uniona Jil “Buna Nigel Druxner Franmurt Communaioner Linvat Tramsport Ner Vnion Tha Govemanent Railways Tramsport Biull Assefation Hullway Permanent Way Awmnelati Association of Employers Naw Houth Wits Barvics Aswociy

Airman Overdue Reported On Way to Darwin

An airman bound for Australia is overdue after starting from Hong Kong to Linrwit and expected in Darwin. Officials warn ships nearby to watch for the seaplane and aid if located. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.

Darwin Australia Tertrani Hong Kong Linrwit Noel Copaider

Freight rates debate moves to new ministry

A fragment indicates the Franaport Commissioner advised the Minister of Transport Dr McCirr to consider freight reductions. The matter is to be reviewed by the new ministry, signaling a potential policy shift in transport charges.

Sydney Fwe Transport McCirr

State election rolls ready with no difficulties seen

The chief secretary reports the electoral machinery functioning smoothly. Election rolls for the outstanding election will be prepared and announced, with anticipated orderly processing and no rowdy conduct expected on polling day.

Women Candidates to Contest Election in Sydney Area

The Women's Candidates Committee of the United Associations says several women will contest the election. Named are Dr. Lacy Guilett for North Heaney, Mrs Lillie Hierna Willoughby, and Mea Ray Duncan Drummoyne.

Sydney Tusway United Associations Noy Party Cupeldaten Whey Lacy Guilett North Heaney Lillie Hierna Willoughby Mea Ray “Duncan Drummoyne

Premier Stevens to Deliver Policy Speech in Croydon May 4

The Premier Mr Stevens will launch a policy speech in Croydon on May 4. Country Party luncheon to Buttenshaw in Akty. Ex-leader Buttenshaw was entertained by Country Party colleagues amid praise for his service.

Bydnet Mr. Stevens Croydon Country Party MM Buttenshaw Atomy AK. Buttenshaw Ne Loud Wan Hurcheon Bruxner Wea Wutthashawa MR. Latham Marseilles

Labour Party Cheers Mr Lang At Meeting

The Labour Party of a parliamentary caucus held a gathering today naming Mr Lang a daily good fellow. An executive committee was appointed to guide the party during the election campaign.

Labour Party MR. Lang Mate Yin Wan Daly

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