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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1933

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Australian Navy to receive five destroyers in loan deal

Prime Minister Lyons announced in the House that Australia will loan HMS Stuart and four V Class destroyers to replace HMA S E class units. The ships will be taken from England toward year end and crewed by Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors. adjustments include armament and speed, with new ships to be delivered ready for service.

Min Mr. Lyons House of Representatives Yester H.M.S. Stuart V Class Australia H.M.A.S. E England Australis Royal Australian Navy Albatron Tuttos Lyons Entimatun

Plan to Extend Tax for Territory Ends in Reform Push

A fragmented report outlines a proposed plan linked to a tax adjustment affecting Territory governance. Statements from Mr Latham and others reference government aims, the house of representatives, and concerns about land interests and statutory charges.

Clovermtien Vuthanisation Latham Ord

Testimony in slow manner during Wednesday session

Fragmented OCR text shows testimony and committee involvement with remarks about humor and building disputes. Mentions Mr Preveith and Mr Morgane Cee and various named individuals, with focus on remarks and positions. The readable fragments imply a committee meeting with procedural discussion and a pledge of special protection or preparation.

Ington Wednewiay Pre Gammitiee Wornetiemen Meuxhtar Spe Precore

Notable Repair Report From Town Clock

Fragmentary note records a repair event at a location named dewn ig coll and an association with England. The terse text mentions Thureday ine tem Repaired and an action at a clock or site, but details are unclear.

Dewn Ig

Lord Snowden Attacks MacDonald Over World Conference Policy

Lord Snowden launched a sharp rebuke in the Lords against Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald over the World Economic Conference policy. He criticized the government's handling of the debt question and warned the conference could fail without a clear statement. He cited the Washington visit and a Ronald Roosevelt joint statement as inadequate and urged urgent Cabinet action to avoid default or bankruptcy and to restore global lending conditions.

Lontian Weaneaday Anawden Miz Ramsy MacDonald House of Lords MacDonald Lars Buowden Fattaira Fan Washington Lord Knowden Roonevelt United States Biachope Lord Bowden Amaay Maconield Wenchen Lord Snowden Meonionald Jamie Lard Mimnertt Hayes Lani Snowden

Security Pact Draft Presented at Geneva

London officials presented a British draft for a security pact at the Disarmament Conference in Geneva. Sir John Simon explained a stronger clause for urgent consultation among parties to preserve or restore peace, amid cautious replies from the United States and remarks by the German delegate on equality and written guarantees.

London Ganava Sir John Simon Para League Council John Simon United Stater United States Norman Davis United Fitter Vincesury M. Pau Firmany Wtremely

Bulli Fight Shapes Miner Labor Rally at Bulli

In Pate of Labour Daily balance and Bulli fight, no new developments emerged as A Willis battles Lang employer clash. Woonooss meeting drew mixed reception while Tepek challenged Wang at the platform. Central Council of the Miners Federation met under D Room presidency as Labor Daily’s miners coverage faced criticism.

Rydney A. ©. Willis Lang Bulli Sweeney oMolar Labour Woonooss Wille Wiha Wiliia Ie Len Tepek Meetin Wan Yaddeley The Atters’ Federation D. Room Sil Nelda

Public Works Expenditure to be Doubled

The Commonwealth Government plans to double the next year's expenditure on reproductive works for unemployment relief, with about £1,400,000 allocated. About £200,000 would come from revenue and the rest from loan money, funding projects including a cordite factory in Victoria and a loop at Cockatoo Island dockyards, all to be Australian-made.

Commonwealth House of Representatives Boullin Lyons Victoria Cockatoo Island Reullin Erment Scullin Lyana Geneva Am Australia Nasires Btazen Mr. Lyons Australia J. [Lyons Dumea Lyonn Cockatee Ward Cockside

Eldridge Birthday Greeting Sparks Royal Pageantry

An elderly account describes Mr Eldridge receiving a royal birthday tribute with ministers and officials from the Commonwealth of Australia in attendance. The Governor and a celebratory committee conveyed loyal congratulations as miners and townspeople gathered for the occasion.

Rooney Thuretay J.C. Eldridge Phieldee West Commonwealth of Aueralia Wille Ulam

Bondholder talks eyed for conversion scheme

City financial circles believe the Commonwealth should directly approach bondholders to carry the conversion plan outside the market. A compromise may be possible if the case is presented to bondholders, according to the city editor of The Daily Express.

London Daily Express Commonwealth

Canberra expansion eyed as govt plans big capital shift

The Federal Ministry plans to move an additional Commonwealth department from Melbourne to Canberra and to fund an extensive building programme in the next financial year. A total outlay around £6,191,190 is anticipated, with figures for Commerce, departments and services, Auditor-General, post offices and railways, and territorial costs to be debated in cabinet. The government aims to bolster the Canberra capital and offset historic funding disparities.

Commonwealth Department Melbourne Canberra House of Representa Department of Commerce Servionn Auditor-General Department

Death of Minister's Mother Shocks Canberra

The Minister for the Interior Mr J A Parkins learned of his mother's death in Canberra that night and departed for Sydney. The report notes unfinished business and anticipated budget actions with Parliament expected to address the text by June after the supply period.

Interior J. A. Parkins Canberra Maoly Mr. Perkins Sydney Seriate Mr. Lyons Marcial Parlis Baters Lone

Parliament House to Rise Progress Report

Progress reported that the House of Representatives will complete remaining business by Friday night. Prime Minister J A Lyanay said no extra sittings are planned on Saturday as the House advances on the Royal Commission patrol bill. When resumed, the budget debate will continue into mid Andrus with anticipated royal commission talks.

House of Representives J A. Lyanay House of Representativen Menase House of Representatives Recens Andrus

Royal Visit Hopes Premature

Fragmentary report hints at a royal visit with references to a Pamir member and a plan to ferry to a location named Anaito Memoria. The text contains garbled names and unclear dates, obscuring the intended destination and timing of the royal engagement.

London WINN Royal Pamir

Romanian Oil Talks Tie Australia Romania Trade Pact

A London Office statement reports a pact between powerful Australian and Romanian groups to boost reciprocal trade. Australia will buy Romanian petrol and oil in exchange for oil and other goods. The initial shipments total 6,000,000 gallons and depart Constanza soon for Commonwealth ports with storage arranged. Estimated value reaches £400,000 over two years, with Clifford Peacock of Sydney acting as Australian negotiator currently in Brisbane.

London Australia Rumania Constanza Commonwealth Clifford Peacock Aydney Brisbane

Unemployment Panel Proposed by Parliament Members

A House of Representatives debate discusses setting up a committee to study unemployment and report recommendations. Mr. Denninga argues for a survey of the problems and joint action if an emergency government cannot form. He urges cross party agreement on timely measures.

Denninga Representa Dew Jonnie

To Be Introduced Today An 8 Savingr The Mahi

An item notes a Supreme Court term opening today with an eight savingr reference and mentions the MahI region in terse OCR form. The readable fragment signals a courtroom or court date briefing but lacks full details or context.

Mahi Mont of & Sepreme Court

Parachutist Triumphs in 21,000 Foot Freefall

A parachutist named Joho Pranien leaped from 21,000 feet, drifting after a headfirst dive from 4800 feet and landing safely. The feat, surpassing the previous 16,000 foot record held by an American, involved a six minute ascent flight and a near miss during an entry into space as he timed his dive with a hole in the clouds.

London Wadinetay Joho ‘Pranien

Defrition Drafted at Geneva Confirms Security Oveenit Plan

Geneva dispatch reports Tremayn notes a security overview tied to ongoing talks. The correspondent details draft alignment data and aims of the Security Oveenit, indicating high-level arrangements under consideration at the conference.

London Weteemmer Geneve Ualted Tremayn Inbeur Tee Security

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