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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1933
Page
1
A US delegate at the Geneva Disarmament Conference voiced wholehearted support for Britain’s plan to cut armaments toward treaty levels. He said the United States would consult other states, pursue reduced armaments, abolish aggressive weapons, and join a supervised, controlled disarmament system while respecting security needs.
A garbled dispatch outlines European diplomacy focusing on rain policy and race comparisons, with Foreign Secretary comments on conventions and a push to replace older treaties. France signals cautious collaboration while Davin proposals spark debate. adjournment follows private talks as ministers seek mutual aid.
Washington reports a mixed response to Norman Dayin's stance on the Versailles Treaty and global diplomacy. Administration aides see Geneva and Fair Power Pact talks guiding paths toward London talks, while isolationist factions hesitantly resist enforcement. Abridged speech excerpts emphasize restraint and defense of U S freedom of action amid potential threats.
London dispatches report mixed signals from American delegate Mr Norman Davies and officials in London regarding neutrality and possible cooperation with Powers. The correspondence notes pressure to abstain from opposing positions while seeking a formula to placate the United States and stabilize relations as tensions rise over the European crisis.
In Geneva on Monday the General Committee of the DimarAjuntament Conference sees German delegate Mr Amie Henderson withdraw amendments to the Mac Doneld Plan concerning standard continental arm tension. The German party signals intent to reintroduce the unresolved elements only if the plan is reconsidered.
An editorial in The Daily warns Britain against new European entanglements. It condemns involvement in a future war and urges reliance on the Empire and Dominions for security.
Reports say Gandhi is at a critical stage of his fast as doctors monitor his condition. Medical staff fear complications may threaten his life while public concern grows about the protest and its impact.
Wellington notes that a six month trade agreement between New Zealand and Canada has been agreed in principle. Prime Minister Mr Karbon stated the accord covers key wartime and postwar trade sectors and marks a significant step in bilateral economic cooperation.
Ondon reports the suggestion that the pox ponemen of the praly veralan was slur a obstarc Australlae nath by the Brittaht Treasury. Me Heder sated there was not the alightent founda tion for alleh belief. The denial appears to refer to the helatel suecation by The Financial News.
The Presbyterian Assembly agreed to consider a motion by Rev J Meviltie on the dole crisis. It urged a committee to show the inadequacy of the current dole and called for public works and private enterprise measures to alleviate hardship and prevent strikes caused by low family incomes.
Croree Henry Buckland former chief officer of the central ALW branch filed in Rally Court a petition asking for winding up Labor Daily. Mr Hickland was awarded £5009 from Labor Daily for alleged breach. an appeal was lodged against the verdict. The newspaper failed to lodge security for the verdict within the prescribed time, and Buckland signed judgment and issued execution.
The Time Minister announced the Larkin Aircraft Supply Company has built three demonstrational planes for air mail use. The firm says the machine is designed for aviation conditions in tropical zones and regions like Australia and Singapore, with Melbourne mentioned among test sites.
The Commonwealth Grants bill triggers a heated debate in the House of Representatives over forming a five member Statewide Investigatory Commission. Mr Gabb and Mr Watson argue for changes to appoint a permanent inquiry body, with proposals to supplement it via a Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee. The discussion notes a potential withdrawal and new legislation plan.
Police report a daring hold up at Richardson's dairy depot in Waverley. Detectives say no connection to last week’s John Roland shooting. They have captured a suspect and recovered a pistol bullet. bandits wore masked faces with rouge.
Crime under arms movement seeks tougher penalties with a target of up to 14 years. The Commissioner of Police Mr Childs male urged government action to punish armed offenders on premises at night and during alleged thefts. Deterrent aims follow a notable murder case in Hondl with support from leading detectives.
Residents in Canberra's northern suburbs face delays as the 1943 84 bath project awaits cabinet approval. Minister Perkins supports further baths but cites housing needs and economic constraints. A deputation urged early work to employ the unemployed, yet Cabinet likely will not approve additional baths until pressing priorities are met.
A bill was introduced in the Fall of Representatives to consolidate endowments for a lectureship at the Institute of Anatomy. The measure, urged by the minister for health, aims to fund the lectureship through new endowments and secretaryship arrangements.
A petition circulated by the ACTU Committee and allied bodies calls for a special conference amid a sharp critique of the ALP executive in New South Wales. The statement lists alleged errors, expulsion of workers, factionalism, and contempt for local electorate rights, urging unity and accountability within the Labour movement.
The state Labour Party notes Mr A C Willis opposing the executive’s candidate, rendering him outside the Labour movement. Deputy Leader Baddeley backs the executive’s choice while pledging support for Mrs Sweeney’s candidacy, risking expulsion. Whip O Sullivan says a majority will speak for Mr Sweeney, drawing miners to back Willis.
Reports from Bathurst indicate tension within the Australian Labor Party as branches consider unity or forming a new party. The Dubbo and other branches discuss calls for internal unity while the party executive reportedly declines to act openly on a breakaway plan.
The Daily Herald cites a Sydney cablegram stating Australia will not visit England in 1934 unless the M C C bans body line bowling. The Australian Board of Control seeks a definite MCC ruling and fears leg theory stance remains unclear.
D B Jardine received a great ovation on resumption of the MGC innings at Lord's Oval against the touring West Indians but was sent back to the pavilion after seven runs. Constantine and Martindale delivered challenging balls as Sardine pushed the field.
London report notes J. B. Hobbs will publish The Fight for the Ashes in June, criticizing leg theory as a venomous tactic. He discusses incidents that stirred feelings in both countries and bishops the bumping of balls in cricket matches.
A serious charge is laid against Canon Hughes Welbourne Tpeatay after remarks reported by the President of the Victorian Association during addressing the Victorian Junior Cricket Association event. The report notes the controversy sparked by the captain’s statements and the ensuing scrutiny.
Crowded Peiping shows confusion as Japanese troops move toward the former capital amid retreating Chinese forces. Armistice prospects dim after Huang au’s Miyun talk with General Nihil. local military accords possible while broader direct talks await government permission. War Office hints potential partial withdrawal if Chinese seek peace, with limited garrison retained to deter further moves.
Four shiploads of wheat were reportedly bought by traders from Candle Or lars ary, sent to the front to feed the Soviet army and workers. The story notes the sale was almost entirely in cash and frames Bolshevik claims of Soviet worker prosperity as misrepresented amid harvest failures and wartime strain.
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