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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
1
A Parliament wheat conference agreed to form state committees representing growers millers shippers and states to advise the Federal Government on wheat control. A Federal committee with growers and exporters will advise the Minister on industry issues while the government pledges to buy surplus grain at world parity if buyers are unavailable.
Discontent within part of the Seamen's Union led to the cancellation of John A as general secretary due to a missed special meeting request. R Taylor was appointed the ballot’s chair, with a November vote planned on the union’s leadership amid ongoing tensions.
A Jamaica storm swept Kingston on Monday causing fatalities and widespread damage. Officials report several deaths and about 3 million dollars in damages. Two million banana plants were destroyed in the disaster.
A Wheatgrowers Federation delegation meets Minister for Commerce Stewart to press for a 3 shillings per bushel at sidings price and financial aid ensuring 3 shillings 8 pence per bushel. Millers find Stewart's latest move satisfactory only if the price is settled today. A nationwide wheat hold up could follow. sales tax on flour is viewed as a last resort.
Dr. Drescher testified at the Reichstag fire trial in Berlin that he saw Dimitroff with Tor gler in the Reichstag on the night of the fire. He identified him by an Oriental skull type and a Sofia Cathedral terrorists photograph from 1928. The defense contends Dimitroff was not involved with the Sofia terrorists.
Sir Eric Geddes at a London meeting spoke on extending England India air route to Australia. He noted Karachi to Rangoon and a September target to Singapore. Australia has set up a line from an Australian point and invited tenders for air mails. Imperial Airways plans a joint Brisbane venture for Singapore to Darwin. Further North Atlantic route investigations continue.
M William Verblet of Antwerp spoke with L Hill and B Bruce about Belgium banning cereals including barley. South Australia previously shipped 50 to 80 percent of barley there, with 55 to 60 thousand tons worth £300000 to £250000 entering Antwerp. The measure risks 250 Australian glass workers. Bruce will urge government action as Belgium instructs its war office not to accept more Australian contracts.
Vandals broke into the Church of Christ at East Kew yesterday damaging sacred items and rummaging the building. They emptied a kindergarten box, smeared stains on floors, tore hymn books, and left the vestry sink running.
The Daily Express reports the Anglo American war debts talks are definitively abandoned with token payments of about £2,000,000 to be made on December 12 toward a £19,000,000 installment. The issue of ultimate revision remains open and the United States is believed to accept the December token.
Official figures show 31 municipalities and shires around Sydney region have come off the dole. New South Wales unemployment has fallen to under 100,000, per Department of Labour statistics released today.
A Mediterranean Fleet report says Royalty will undertake a short Empire cruise in late 1934 visiting Australia for Melbourne Centenary. Naval and Military Club Malta officers told an Australian press representative that many applications across ranks have been made to join crews for the vessels on the voyage.
The government reports three municipalities will end dole payments next week while nearly 80 municipalities and shires have not opened food relief avoiding able bodied man claims. Minister for Labour Mr. Dunningham expresses satisfaction with the results.
Naval writer Mr. Hector Bywater reports a reliable source says Japan plans to scrap all submarines if other powers do likewise. She would abolish aircraft carriers seen as a major menace, with many cities within reach of enemy air attack.
Debate in the House of Representatives on the contempt charges against Sun Newspapers Ltd. is postponed until next Thursday after a motion by Prime Minister Lyons. Opposition leader Forde accuses powerful influence swaying government action and urges strong action on the matter.
Washington seeks understanding with Britain on Roosevelt gold buying plan to steady exchanges and lift prices. Officials aim to coordinate actions to stabilize the gold standard while France could be affected. U S raises gold price to 31 dollars 86 cents an ounce. The dollar declines in New York as stocks and bonds weaken amid policy anxiety.
Mr Beasley said he approved the postponement of the debate on condition a decision would be reached Thursday so the House could proceed without delay. The adjournment until next Thursday was agreed by voice vote.
Final census figures total 6 630 600 cut Australia’s House of Representatives by one seat to 74 excluding Northern Territory The quota falls to 2 063 The distribution keeps New South Wales at 28 Victoria 20 Queensland 10 South Australia 6 Western Australia 6 and the territories combined for a total populace split read across the states and territories with male and female tallies.
This year will be a peak year for divorce with 1650 petitions filed so far, exceeding the 1929 mark by 41, the previous record.
In Palestine authorities impose martial law like controls to curb disorders in Jerusalem. A proclamation allows arrest, court martial, and deportation of offenders as tension lingers. Rioting wounded Arabs, a general strike persists in Haifa, shops reopen in Nazareth, and a veiled women deputation seeks Arab leader releases.
The Washington correspondent of the New York Times reports that a proposed international conference on Far Eastern affairs by General Arik, Japanese Chief of Staff, is met with skepticism among officials. Many see it as a domestic maneuver that could affect power dynamics and influence Occidental actions in the region.
In Amsterdam on a Monday report the American action has drawn unfavourable reaction. The move signals possible inflation ahead. Gold purchases abroad are not expected to rise, foretelling a likely sharp decline in the dollar.
The Daily Telegraph notes no orders have been received for gold shipments to the United States in London or the Continent. London stays in the dark on the possible scope of the new policy managing the dollar. Today’s gold price rise is linked to French franc recovery, not American demand.
The House will vote from 1 am to 6 pm Thursday to elect 15 members for 12 years. Voting booths are in the Legislative Assembly Chambers with wire gauze over compartment tops to prevent communication. Significant lobbying by candidates noted and several surprises expected.
Parliament debates a policy shift on trade with Russia amid sanctions and national security concerns. Officials warn of economic risks while lawmakers push for stricter controls and diversified markets. Public opinion remains divided as committees review potential impacts.
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