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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1932

Page

1

Britain and Germany clash over disarmament plan

Report from London on a major disarmament conference pronouncement. Prime Minister signals UK willingness to back a new treaty limiting German arms while requiring parity with other nations. Separately at Lithgow, police clash with unemployed workers injuring seven and halt a dole meeting as authorities intervene.

Hesita- Sm Vita Fries Fae Germany Offern United Kingdom Mia Otter Watig Vervailien Jancea Pravailing

British note to Washington seeks moratorium on December payment

The Daily Telegraph reports Britain sent a Washington note after the U S elections asking for an extension of the moratorium on annuities due December 16. Britain indicates it will not default and expects payment if the extension is granted.

London Daily Telegraph Britain Washington

Parliament Approves Sir John Simon's Disarmament Push

In London Parliament backs Sir John Simon's call for immediate army reduction and adherence to the Kellogg Pact and the League. Chamberlain and Baldwin weigh the world crisis, urging restraint and stronger treaty obligations despite dissent.

John Simon London Nng Etdive & Clear Raima Lytton John Almon Auster Chamberlain John Elmon Act Gaseva Tirohn Elmon Hetlaln Sereta

Victorian crisis move for settlement war debate

Fragmentary column references wartime policy and public sentiment. Mentions set costs, conscription fears, and political personalities amid a wartime parliamentary exchange. Notes scrutiny of poll workers and government stance, with estimates of £160, and a shipment detail of ramming yarns.

Reduced Wheat Harvest in Canada Reported

Ottawa reports a lower wheat yield with 431.2 million bushels produced this year, down 94.8 million from a prior estimate. Police intervened as a crowd near the station attacked a man with a rod, seven injured unemployed were hospitalized, Jamieson in critical condition, others minor injuries.

Jamlawan Wan Jt Sa Ron Sar Yospital Jamieson

Roosevelt denies early visit to England report

Albany dispatch states President-elect Mr. Pranklyn Roosevelt denied British newspaper claims that he would visit London before talks. He indicated he favored favorable war debt terms with Britain.

England Albany New York Thorn Pranklyn Roosevelt London Pico and Tal Britain

Douglas Credits Statistician To Make SYDNEN

The Amiatant Treasurer states to day that the Government has decided to dater the ciatiae to the Gov ernment Biatrician for fam Indepanidast report on all phases of the ayatem. Mr. Speamer noted individual members may have their own views, but the Government has not given clone consideration to the scheme yet.

Sydnen Amiatant Tbp9oner Doakfae Walter Speamer

Ottawa Bill Passed by House of Lords in Thornbury

In a second reading debate on the Ottawa Agreement the Lords contended the House of Lords can reject government measures via elective scrutiny. Lords Ponsonby and Latour argued the Crown’s House holds power, while Commons supporters warned the action could burden poorer Dominion farmers. The bill’s second reading was carried 18 to 4.

Tondon Thornbury Howes of Lords Lord Ponsonby Latour House of Commona Lahonr House of Lorda House of Commons Lord Parmour

Emu War Reignites as Birds Threaten Wheat Belt

Reports from Western Australia describe renewed emu incursions threatening farms and crops in the interior. Military parties withdraw and reassemble as authorities weigh actions to protect standing wheat while addressing water shortages and eve of renewed depredations.

Air George Fearce Ceveli Western Australis Humber Wasa Perny Mhivn Promus Western Australia Aho Athlater

Strike at Ballarat bacon factory ends amid resumed work

Employees at Palmer Ltd bacon curing factory Ballarat refused to work after wage disputes. A meeting of the Bacon Curers Association agreed to resume operations. by day’s end workers returned to all Ballarat factories and work resumed in Victoria.

Melbourne Frétay Cp, Palmer Ltd Ballarat Ball Hani Bacon Vitoria

Police report on Lithgow unrest and arrests

Police Commissioner Mr Childs reported a disturbance in Lithgow led by a unemployed group. About 600 workers were involved. three men were arrested for assault and carrying offensive weapons including a length of ax piping. A deputation of business and union members met the Chief Secretary to clear up understandings and the government contractor would continue operating.

Mr. Chaffey Dwnjeson Rydney Polles Mr. Childs Lithgow Dara Chaffey

Homebush Dispute Union Move To Settle

A Meat Employees' Union meeting is planned for tomorrow morning to persuade workers at Rodger Broa. to return to work pending a decision by the Industrial Summit. Reports say if workers resume, the award could be canceled, as tensions loom among slaughtermen and labourers amid the ongoing dispute.

Bydney Rodger Broa Unlih Yolaia Meat Employees' Union Fed Wien 19

Crowd Lifts Tram to Free Woman in Rahway Square

In Rahway Square a tram toppled a woman named Frida BYDNEY, 48, of Glebe. A bystander crowd lifted the vehicle and freed her after she became pinned underneath. She escaped serious injury and was removed for medical attention.

Bydney Frida Metra Child Glebe Rahway Square

Railway Tragedy on Goods Train Near Roma Station

Police believe a young man jumped from a goods van arriving from Lowood and was struck by a bridge as the van moved toward Brisbane. An unconscious man later encountered near the line between Geodge and Nedbank, with investigators continuing to probe the incident.

Brisbane Roma Quoda Lowood Bridge White

Geneva Riots Raise Tension as Officials Arrested

Riot violence in Geneva left twelve dead and six wounded after a plot related to socialist deputy Mr. Nicalle. A municipal councilor was also detained amid allegations that Nicalle incited the assault on soldiers during a Communion gathering.

Geneva

Prisoner Found Dead in Adelaide Jail Cell

A 40 year old prisoner William Thomas Roberts, awaiting trial on a mintence charge, was found dead in his Adelaide jail cell by hanging from a belt during a night shift. Authorities report the death is being treated as a suicide. no further details available at this time.

Adelaide William ‘Thomas Roberts Fatale Frison Bitorta

Worst Cuban hurricane devastates eastern provinces

The storm ranks as a historic, likely fatal blow in Cuba with an estimated 1800 deaths. Tamaguey City reports 300 killed. Entire towns were flattened, Santa Cruz flooded to two depth units, and countless injured crowd improvised hospitals as provinces suffered near total destruction.

Havana Cuba Tamaguey Santa Cruz

Exhibition of Spring Flowers at Canberra Hall Next Week

The fourth Spring Exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Canberra opens in Albert Hall next week. Canberra will showcase flowers and a strong display of roses with trophies donated by A E Bruce Eng Warren and others. Entries close Wednesday at 8 p.m. with outlets at McKinlay’s, Kingston and Harrie & Co Manuka. Amateur exhibitors welcome if they meet schedule conditions.

Horticultural Soctery of Canberra He Albert Hall Amtralls Bron Wade A. ¥. Alwartums Eng A. E. Bruce F. @umbridee J. Shakespeare Hider Street Braddon McKinairy Kingston Harrie and Co Manuka Flesbaye Enlrien Tha Canberen

Jervis Bay license issued for college hotel premise

A license has been issued and premises approved at the College Hotel in Jurvin tuy with changes approved after an inspection by Sergeant Cook. The licensing inspector visited on Thursday and noted alterations at the front of the building as part of the authorization.

College Jurvin Tuy Lisonalng Cook Prominen

Melbourne mine drill accident shocks Bendigo readers

Portable fragments report a mining incident at Bendigo with workers injured including Wak Atherton and others. The drill mishap at Red Waite Tue Mine caused serious injuries, prompting concern over safety practices and emergency response. Further details remain unclear in the fragmented OCR text.

Melbourne Atherton Béndigo

State Revenue On Increase Amid Erratic Growth

State revenue for the period July through October totalled 15,100,404 with an upswing versus the earlier period. The revenue rose by 2,007,080, reflecting improved performance and better collection during the review period in AYDNEY.

Aydney

Graziers Welcome Land Tax Relief

Sydney report quotes Priday as saying farmers praise the federal government for land tax relief. The Producers' Advisory Council chairman contends the tax measure will aid estates and reduce burdens on graziers.

Sydney Priday My ‘Tonk Producers’ Qivisory Council Intervigw Ody Sxpremrd Geatiteation Ae Trusted

Nobel Prize Awarded to John Galsworthy

In Stockholm on Thursday the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to John Galsworthy. The announcement confirms the acclaimed author receives the prize for his literary contributions.

John Galsworthy Atockholm Thuratay Juba Galnworthy

Tragic Bodily Harm Stuns Bellevue Hill Home

Sydney report details a violent incident at Old Mouth Heed Road Bellevue Hill. Dr Herbert Govett was found dead in bed with a severe head wound. A maid entering the bedroom cried out upon seeing the bloodstained scene and attempted to assist before hospital efforts failed. Continuous uncertainty surrounds the cause.

Sydney Herbert Govett Old Mouth Heed Road Bellevue Hill

Free State boosts duties on British goods to aid wheat

The Free State unveils a 26 duty schedule on British goods many already taxed. The general rate rises to 50 percent with a 33 1-3 percent preferential rate. Aims to encourage wheat production and includes a bounty around 3/6.

London Free State

Fragmentary Crime Note From Early Report

Detectives investigated a violent incident described by a maid who woke to screams and found a youth bleeding in the doorway. Govatt remained at home after an evening, while authorities examined a possible robbery motive and recovered a tomahawk near the scene.

Govatt Griams Comsidarebia

Welling Tom Leads Street Protest Toward Parliament House

A crowd paraded to Parliament House this afternoon, carrying a placard reading "Workers Unite oy Biarra" as protesters pressed for their cause. The event featured activists and onlookers engaging with reporters during the march through town.

Tom Vlad Tug Ality Parliament House Biarra

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