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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1932

Page

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Thirtiest Seats Optimistic Labour Victory Predicted

Optimistic views from party secretaries forecast 30 seats for Labour United Parties in Sydney and surrounding regions. Mentions specific seats such as Ryde Petersham Hurstville Parramatta and Canterbury. Notes expected gains in metropolitan areas including Lakemba Leichhardt Marrickville and more amid state election speculation.

Sydney Australia United Country City Contry Pas Country Party Feb Muncokald Hin Teercretary TAP Feeeld Emery Hin Gaul Faq Wiawarra Hage Rathurnt Mite Hors Wi Ryde Petersham Paes Hurstville Georgia River Kogarai Dulwich Hills Demmorne Concord Canterbury Pedis Twas

Probate Ruling In Estate Bonds Included In Valuation

A Monday ruling by the High Court in a local matter concluded that bonds held in the estate of a deceased person in the United States should be included in the estate value for probate duties. The decision centers on bonds connected to Sears and other named entities and their treatment under local probate law.

Sears Bull High Court Perpetsial Rite Commay, Ltd Ows

English Flight Weir To Try Again

A fragmented report notes Mondey Weir, aged 29, preparing for a repeat attempt in a journey from Mancot to Brisbane with a leg toward Darwin. It mentions a companion, a 2.9 year old, and a similar trek by Wor, who was compelled on the Crip.

Avoney Mondey Demos Weir Vanes Mit Mancot Tandon Brisbane Darwin

Pacific Flight Ends in Disaster After Long Wartime Dash

An airman returns after a grueling eight hour flight through winter conditions near Washington. A severe storm disrupted navigation causing the craft to stall and crash. Authorities report the aircraft attempted a counter maneuver but lost control, plunging near an industrial area and injuring or killing the crew.

French Star Revealed in Tennis Championships Six Killed in Spanish Communist Rising

London report details a Madrid demonstration where clashes between rioters and police left many injured. The piece notes communist demands and a two year term connected to unrest, with references to Be feosveph and February outbreaks.

London Mx Weitnes Myers Madrid Bandas Tetcapaee Marc Bernard Ale Vere Rillyd Theourhout Chasiptonahiys Bal Basha Romrndes

Wages tax funds improper use by Lang ministry

Allegations surfaced of improper expenditure tied to the Lang ministry and unemployment funds in Victoria. Officials claimed passes and grants were diverted to unemployment relief and rail projects, with parliamentary figures criticizing misuse while investigations were urged. Officials cited ministerial actions and potential misappropriation as key concerns.

U A P Candidate to Speak at Trades Hall

A candidate for the United Australia Party will address attendees at Trades Hall in Sydney. The event is set for Monday with invitations extended to speak on policy, amid calls from the unemployed for action. KC Manning, a known figure, has reportedly accepted the invitation to present AP party views.

Sydney Ara Hine Traiten Hall AL Manning Kine Uaerow

Cobar Gold Mine Re opening Ordered

A telegram from the secretary of the Time country Party Col Mumtay states the Change of Government prompted arrangements for the Occidental gold mine at Cobar to be reopened. Preliminary work to begin with 100 men employed by year end. The opening of the mine is expected to spur other district ventures.

Aydnex Country Party Mumtay Cobar Halleved

German Chancellor Bruning resigns amid cabinet crisis

Berlin reports that Chancellor Bruning has resigned after a pivotal meeting with President Hindenburg. Hindenburg seeks time to consider support as Lausanne Conference looms, while potential emergency decrees threaten pensions for wounded veterans, widows, orphans, and new taxes affecting workers. A faction led by Von Schleicher is widening the rift between Bruning and Hindenburg.

Berlin Dr. Bruning Hindenburg Lausanne Visia Wiens von Schlelehder

Nazi Victory at Oldenburg State Parliament Seat

Berlin reports result of Oldenburg state elections showing Nazi party winning 4 of 40 seats with a complete majority as opponents tally 126 062 votes against 191 026, marking a key shift in regional politics.

Berlin Oldenburg

United States Eyes Cross-Channel Talks On Reparations

The United States appears reluctant to intervene but hints that Britain and France may press for a broader European reparations conference. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald signals a shift toward negotiation, with the aim of easing tensions and seeking a practical settlement.

Radio Sensation Anelaide Broadcast Creates Stir

Fragmentary OCR reports a radio sensation in Minny detailing a Commonwealth Government broadcast. The text is garbled but hints at a prime time airing, station ties, and references to performers or figures linked to the event.

Anelaide Minny Commonwealth Cora Q

Perth Court Awards £535 for Breach of Promise

The Supreme Court today returned a verdict for Mona White in a breach of promise case. A jury awarded £500 to the plaintiff and £35 special damages against Benjamin Prowre, solicitor for breach of promise.

Perth Monilay Mona White Supreme Court Sry Benjamin Prowre Grasier

Fruitless search for missing plane and court tale of a troubled divorce

In north Sydney Court Thamas Almond 24 and Melbourne maid Anderson 30 faced assault charges related to an attack on Leatle Barker over a missing Junkers plane tied to a divorce dispute. A lengthy search by Barker’s solicitor failed to locate the aircraft while Almond reportedly switched allegiance and Barker was injured. The case paused as new details emerged about a bank official’s death at Jurien.

Sydney Trin Munster Rotary Victoria Melbourne Paul Aingham Crafts Co Ager Ginirieta New South Wales Mie Dunningwem Tranta Dundingnam Bang Aismi Asd Mem Sydnet Monsey North Bydney Court Thamas Wilfred Almond Agenie Anderson 1Né Leatle Barker Lane CW Aviation Department Barkers Mid Ander Air Junkers Barker Almond Anderson

Bombay Riots Break Out Again Amid Police Preparations

A fresh outbreak of unrest in Bombay leaves several dead and three injured. Armoured cars and troops are held in readiness as armed police patrol streets amid signs the violence may spread. Calcutta reports 22 524 cons prison and 44 753 convictions since the rebellion crackdown. A new ordinance grants special powers to the government to suppress terrorist activity and trials for offenders in the Bengal region.

Ita Aled Mrostem Bombay Hye Calcutta Calcupta Couiern Hingal Cap Wuent Andeperdis Sim Organisa Hon Jreman Anid Ean Bengal

Election Choices Internecine Strife of Lang Policy

Mr Steven addressed the Conanturions Club outlining the election stakes in Lang policy. He warned the fight for restoration of order and liberty amid tension between loyalty to the Crown and respect for the Judiciary, and of the danger of expropriation and industrial dictatorship. He warned any one issue could spark deadly clashes between the Commonwealth and other states.

Mondey Conanturions Club Stevelin Horter Toyalty Steven Commonwealth

Moscow message by Lang supporters in Sydney

A fragmented report from Sydney quotes Lang supporters in North Sydney criticizing financial policy. The piece notes a slogan “Men before …” and mentions opposition to various government actions and arbitration policy, with references to institutions and international figures.

Chile Abolishes Wheat Duty Sparks Inflation Fight

The Agricultural Export Board ends foreign wheat duties in a move aimed at lowering prices, opening Chile to imports after a long prohibition. A mix of political figures comment, noting shifts in policy and impacts on employment and industry across New South Wales and Victoria amid Labour policy criticisms.

Ran Diego Agricultural Export Board Chile Stevens Bke Ahip Roels Mall Wrants Riumim Air New South Wales Labour Hown Chi Wits Mr Stevens Lang

Exciting chase on Monday ends with suspects seized in Dowcester Street

A young woman faced a frightening incident as a man allegedly chased someone through a rebuilding area on Brandiaiinx and razor. One suspect reportedly jumped from a third-floor window to the ground ten feet below, while police arrived and questioned the pair before escorting them to the station.

Ayniney Howe Dowcester Ely Brandiaiinx & Razor Linjorry Neriay Fone Tian Ken

Abandonment of Gold Standard Considered by Alberta

In a brief prepared by the United Farmers of Alberta for submission to the Imperial Economic Conference the memorandum urges abandoning the gold standard within the British Empire or establishing parity between the Canadian dollar and the British pound. It argues Canada has strong export potential and warns against reliance on foreign markets and wheat quotas.

Calgary United Farmers of

Relief Works Begin Soon Across State

Relief efforts proceed as preparations finalize to employ a large number of men on works funded by the national unemployment program. Preliminary operations will commence this week across multiple projects statewide to provide relief and sustain labor during the federal era.

Sydney

Arson Trial Delayed as Witness Fails to Attend

The arson trial of Thomas Michael Welch opened at the Quarter Sessions. The Crown sought adjournment after Walter Letherby, Welch's wife son, called a upport. Welch had been convicted at Armidale but a new trial was ordered. Welch’s counsel protested delays citing expense and ability to summon 20 witnesses, and a warrant for Letherby’s current address was sought.

Bydnet Thomas Michael Welch Coyle Walter Letherby Welch Guyra Armidate @esmions Afr SteManon Wimnensen Letherby Wey

Funeral halted as city works to verify death

Police investigate a Globe death after a funeral was stopped amid a questionable death certificate and a post mortem that found an illegal operation caused the death. The body was sent to the City Morgue for examination while officials seek the victim’s true identity before the funeral proceeds.

Rydney Eye Wan Globe Tunerslan Tell Uheim

Man Charged With Assault at Central Court

Frederick Cullen, of Wilson, appeared at Central Court today charged with assaulting a woman and carrying a razor. Evidence showed a feigned recovery and a claim of marriage to the woman. The magistrate remanded the child for medical examination.

Sydney Central Court Frederick Cullda Wilson Ainiger Childs

Suspect Captured After Melbourne Shooting Chase

A suspect, pursued in Melbourne after a chase, was arrested without delay following bullets fired by a constable and another officer. One man was found with food prepared for removal. later, two additional men were arrested as part of the investigation.

Win Waton Man End Blewan Mom

White Heavyweight Title Challenge Reaches London

The Australian George Cook and Naals challenge McCorkindale for the white heavyweight title of the British Empire. McCorkindale must be ready to meet Penkle in London, with the bout awaiting arrangement.

Loxdom Monany George Cook Naals McCorkindale Wlalci Penkle London

Witnesses Ready for Royal Commissions Leave Australia

Reports indicate several potential witnesses for four Royal Commissions planned by the State Government have arranged to depart Australia. The Taxation Department refused them clearances. Government to subpoena witnesses for examination.

Sydney Erik Australia Taxation Department Th Governeat

Abyssinia Ruler Arrest Sparks Westernisation Policy Move

In Addis Ababa under the Emperor s policy for Abyssinia westernisation Ras Hallou king of Gojjam was arrested after the imperial order. The arrest coincided with reports of Hallou’s engagement to marry the Emperor s daughter and occurred as part of a broader authority shift.

Addis Ababa Abyssinia Gut Halle Bilasate Ras Hallou Gojjam Abyssinisu Abyasinia

Wet season in English cricket test? season chaos

Weather disrupts cricket as players near 1000 runs by May end, highest aggregate 466. Rain forces abandonments and county teams suffer, some struggling financially. Historic precedent seen in 1911 when rain halted triangular tour.

Ondon Hinday

Libel Damages Awarded in 1929 Case

In the Supreme Court Mr Justice James and a jury heard Edward Judd seek damages from The Labour Daily for libel published in 1920. The articles concerned North Sydney Federal election candidates Mesra Hughes Judd and others, with one piece calling Judd “a royal insinuator” and linking him to the Madronaliet Party. The jury found for Judd and awarded damages.

Rydnet Supreme Court Thefay Dolore James Jour Ernant Edward Judd Labour Daily Bydney Colling Judd North Sydney Mesra Hughes Nudd X Tool Ha Vande Madronaliet Party

Wages and Conditions Ad Hailed By Arbitration Court

A report notes that Stevens and the Arbitration Court faced no interference as committees and the bond of staff worked under federal awards. The piece highlights wage terms and the authority of the Federal Awards over worker conditions in the area.

Bore Fem

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