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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1932

Page

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Britain to resume war debt payments in instalments

Rumours claim the British government plans to restart wartime debt payments to the United States in ten instalments at four percent. The report notes Cabinet shifts and supports from Chamberlain and Brandeis allies as Britain weighs concessions to pay Germany and Italy.

London Waaneocate Financial News Cabinel Branley Falawin Mphle Chamberlain America Britain

Thalia Corwramel Plans Water Allocation Talks

Daily notes from TaLeon on Wednesday indicate the Corwramel may pursue drastic measures against 27 nations including Italy and Breall over wartime trade and diplomatic talks. The proposal would restrict water exports tied to wartime supply.

Mendon Wedneotoy Usnoeny Aroma Breall Italy

Unclear theft arrest linked to Waverley area coins

A disjointed police report notes a seizure of coins and a suspect linked to a Waverley arrest. Authorities traced the individual to a cashing area after months of investigation and a search yielded a number of coins.

Sydney Waverley Bn Splice Paina Devere Gia Lash Tian Waverley Dave

Moscow ceremony honors health and proficience in warfare

A report from Moscow notes Pav Stalin presenting a badge for health and proficiency in military service. The ceremony, organized by a senior body in Russia, is part of wartime solidarity efforts. New Zealand locks rights to publication.

Moscow Tubnday Tholte Pav Stalin Stalin

NSW Politics in Croydon Speech Advocates Reform

Premier Stevens and Deputy Bruxner rally for constitutional reform and state finance policy. They claim mortgage taxation would fail and promise budget restraint, debt reduction, and public works to create employment, urging cooperation with the Commonwealth and all Australian states to revive industry and prosperity.

Sydney B. S. J. Stevens Australia United Country Masonic Hall Croydon Bruxner Stevens Ruzner Securite Commonwealth Labair Lang Staten Abe Pennyworth Abe

Converting Oversea Debts and Stability Policy

A discussion on negotiating with the federal government to convert overseas debts at lower interest. It argues stabilizing policy to reduce debt payments, raise purchasing power since 1629, restore primary producers, and align prices with exports. Proposes price and exchange measures, a Commonwealth Economic Committee, and coordinated policy to revive industry and employment.

New South Commonwealth Bank Australia Auertyalia Tak Busintsa Bunidase Amneteiee Turk Una Bata Artelen Commonwealth

Policy on employment and relief programs debated by officials

Officials discussed employment policy and relief spending, arguing against private sector manipulation and promising broader work opportunities. Statements cited cooperation with the Commonwealth Government and plans to scale up welfare labor programs in New South Wales, including municipal projects and country works.

Dincunn Hs Fedets Govarnment Wr. Jevens Commonwealth New South Wiles

Bribery Charge Highlighted in Labour MP Case

Premier Stevens alleged an attempted bribery by a State Labour member during a policy speech. He cited Crown service control under the Transport Act, claiming a letter from a Lang Party member offered a bribe for ministerial service, and he pledged to hand the document to authorities.

Sydney Labour Mr. Stevens Stevens Lang Party Legislative Assembly

Nominations Close in New South Wales Elections

Nomination closes today for the New South Wales election with three unopposed candidates. About 808 candidates are entered across 90 seats, as contesting begins under the leadership of the U C E and Deputy Premier Bruxmer who faces unopposed scrutiny.

Aydnet Wednsaday Taday Jaime Ul U.C.E Bruxmer Tan Deen

Penny postage returns in New Zealand from June first

New Zealand will revert to penny postage from June 1 as part of the Government policy, announced by the Postmaster General. The decision reflects a broader postal reform agenda and aims to simplify rates for residents.

New Zealand

Nominations for Southern District Senatorial Seats

Fragmentary OCR lists names and parties for Southern District senator nominations including Gowburn Loughe Garry Tully Hedges Bollard Norris Dooley Meld Martin Mark and others across Labour and independent affiliations. Readability is limited with garbled lines and partial party labels.

Wy Foster A.P Gowburn P. F. Loughe U.P Garry Lot Mf. Tully M.l.a Stew Labour Yano Atdill MDA WAP Orem State Monaro W. W. Hedges Sd. Cumack

Federal Labor desertions shift Wales Parliament support

Six AGP members in Mw Up par House defected to the Lang Party. The switch followed reports of alignment with Lang Ministers behind the scenes and a controversial Corner Taxation Bill. Notable defectors include W. Ryan Marty Wain, D. Doyams, Mains, Gy Abburet, T. Garey, and J. Koge.

Wales A.P AGP Lang Party Lang Minicters

Canberra Transport Tender Rules Block Private Bids

Canberra officials condemn conditions for tenders to run transport services as impractical for private firms. Four options offered include buying vehicles or contract operation but most terms are deemed unworkable. Government seeks contracts up to five years with possible extension and bans direct competition with private transport operators. Tender rules force adherence to existing services and permit alterations only under ministerial consent.

Landare Cara and Torrea Paysenger

Trade Revival Before Empire Day Message Read

A Canadian Chamber of Commerce luncheon featured a Premier of Canada address on trade revival. The speaker urged unity across the Empire to use the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa to renew trade and industry and commit to concrete action before the next Empire Day.

A W U Members Restored To Positions

The Minister for Labour stated that A W U representatives on Conciliation Committees were restored after removal by the Lang Government. He noted some members were not affiliated with the Red International and had declined Lang Plan but remained recommitted to arbitration.

Sydney Cunningham A.W.U Lang Inte Red International Arbitration Court Aisnseit 5 IBLE Sid Coti

Country Party intensifies campaign to sway voters

The Country Party declares an aggressive statewide push to influence electors. Thousands of pamphlets on constitutional reform, tens of thousands of campaign papers, and 10000 pamphlets have been distributed across the state with limited opposition noted from two canvassers. The effort spans Riverina and Far West regions as Senator Frardy coordinates campaign actions.

Sydney Country Party C.e. Rampaerers Pee Hardy Riverina Collins Mal R Coding‘ Tervalling Far West Bevern Kenator Frardy Covering Ange Pondon

Goode Case and Transport Commissioner Charges

Statements hardened that the government, if returned to power, would immediately pursue charges against the Chief Transport Commissioner Goode and related crew. The discussion touched on Goode taking leave before the court order to prepare his case, with Waterview witnesses present.

Rydney Goode Mievanm Waterview

Ottawa British Delegation Full Membership Uncertain

The report notes uncertain full membership for the Ottawa delegation due to Lausanne questions. It mentions Ministerial roles, expected attendance at the Imperial Economic Conference, and cabinet meetings detailing positions on the conference agenda and timing of travel.

London Tisedays Manley Jardwin Kots Cansdlag Feder Yasterday Qtr Lyon Capbarra Maltourse

Empire Day Celebrations Across Britain in Schools

Empire Day observances sweep Britain as schools mark the occasion with pageantry and references to the Empire. The Duke and the Prince of Wales are noted in memory events at St Pauls and other locations, with ceremonies reported from Ottawa links and Olympia.

London Tugetar Britain Safem Ealas Otmawe Connonvalle St. Paul's Bari Meath Movement Prince of

Victorian deficit exceeds limit raises budget concerns

Melbourne reports a swollen deficit after a government plan by Treasurer Sir Stanley Argyle aims to stabilize finances. The article notes opposition, fiscal position, and upcoming policy decisions affecting cash flow and economic plans.

Melbourne Wadnantey Stanley Argyle

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