Hoover Opposes Debt Moratorium Without Roosevelt Support
Washington report notes Herbert Hoover will not urge Congress to suspend debt payments on December 15 or revive the Debt Funding Commission unless Franklin D. Roosevelt approves. Hoover signals no action without Roosevelt’s backing, stressing no program unless aligned with the incoming president. The correspondent cites widespread congressional opposition to a moratorium and argues debt terms should be reduced for commercial benefits.
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New York
Washington
New York Tees
Hans
Thars
Congress
Jevele
Mora‘ory
Hoover
Debt Funding Commission
Mr. Roosevelt
Maying
Create In Commission
United States
Ottawa Talks on Ottawa Agreement Strain Realigned Trade Talks
In a House of Representatives session yesterday, MPs questioned Commerce Minister F Hy Stewart about Ottawa Agreement regulations and friction over wheat shipments to England. Ministers cited negotiations with the Imperial Government and Dominions Office as new representations were reviewed by Mr Bruce and Mr Ward.
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Commonwealth
British Board of Trade
Ottawa
Commerce
F. Hy
Stewart
House of Representatives
Hasgley
W. State Lab
England
Australia House
London
Beasley
Dominions
Cerfin
Bruce
Ward
Mr. Heasey
Great Britain
Milk Marketing Proposal Pledges Cheaper Milk
A Health Minister hearing today considered a proposal for a new milk distribution system. MW claims the plan would cut consumer prices and improve hygiene while ensuring regular marketing for producers.
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Rydney
Mr. Weaver
Government Revises Wheat Aid Plan in Australia
The Commonwealth Government alters its wheat support scheme while keeping 2,250,000 pounds available. A 250,000 pound bounty on superphosphates is replaced, and 2,000,000 pounds will be distributed to states based on last year’s production to assist needy growers. Committees in each state will judge eligibility with no export bounty planned.
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Commonwealth
Mr. Lyons
Lyons
United Australia
Marty
Pew
Tast Weason
Lyons signals wheat industry inquiry by Australian government
Prime Minister Lyons indicated in the House of Representatives that the government would consider appointing a committee to investigate and report on conditions in the wheat industry in Australia. The idea mirrors the wool inquiry, with a similar mandate and approach.
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Domintoonwealth
Australia
Mr. Lyons
McCicland
Alwae
Victorian Growers Oppose Changed Plans
The Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation condemns government plan changes in Melbourne. The statement notes last year’s bounty proved satisfactory and criticizes the new scheme as utterly wrong, arguing the proposed investment would fund a bounty of sixpence per bushel.
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Melbourne
Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation
Hassan
Australian Wheatwrowere Federation
Invaut
King's Sympathy In Cuban Disaster
A cablegram of sympathy from the King reached the Cuban president after a hurricane wrecked Santa Cruz, killing about 2,000 people. The disaster devastated the town and prompted international mourning.
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Cuban
London
Cuba
Santa Crus
Von Papen Fails in Cabinet Quest in Berlin
Von Papen reportedly failed to secure support from other party leaders in the Reichstag and to tender his resignation. President von Hindenburg may summon the leaders including Hitler to discuss whether the Reichstag will back or tolerate the present cabinet.
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Berlin
Vorsiche Zeitung
Herr von Papen
von Hindenburgh
Feadera
Jeadera
Herr Hitter
Reichstag
London to Melbourne Air Record Attempt Planned
Captain Frank Neale will depart London early next month flying a three engine aircraft to attempt the England to Australia record. He will be accompanied by a navigator and wireless operator and will later explore Central Australia.
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Melbourne
Frank Neale
London
England
Australia
Land annuities row lifts Irish tariff relief
London reports Mr Cosgrave moving in the Ortah Date for the Government to remove farmers from paying annuities. Mr de Valera announces early legislation to remit a large portion of farmers payments. Instalments due to June 30 would be funded at about 40 percent for a period.
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London
Cosgrave
de Valera
Tasman Flight: Smith to Inspect Gerringong Beach
Sir Charles Kimgeford Smith will examine Gerringong beach near Sydney to assess it as a takeoff site for his planned flight to New Zealand early next year. The beach has a smooth soil surface and has long hosted speed racing and other events.
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Sydney
Charles Kimgeford Smith
Gerringong
Coset
Pipeo
New Zealand
Iles
Plane lands in Moore Park during schoolboys cricket match
An aircraft made an emergency landing in Moore Park during a schoolboys cricket game. Captain Hammond, with a mechanic and two passengers, faced engine trouble and chose the park as a landing spot. A loose metal spinner detached from the propeller caused the issue but was fixed and the plane departed for Munacot.
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Bywney
Thurday
Moore Park
Ambon Galtine Lricket Bird
Hammond
Darlinghurat
Mas Leot Aerodrome
Munacot
Prince of Wales Opens New Parliament in Belfast
The Prince of Wales opened Parliament Buildings in Belfast arriving by a four mile route from the Quay de Stormont as crowds cheered. He urged civil authorities to economy on street decorations while the city wore flags and streamers amid heavy rain. The three day visit began with a greeting from the King.
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London
Bellast
Quay de Stormont
Prince of Wales
Parliament Buildings
Public Service Recruitments Debate in Parliament
In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr Blakeley urged renewing junior recruitment to avert a serious Public Service shortfall. He asked Prime Minister Lyons to obtain a Public Service Board report on effects if juniors are not recruited. Lyons responded he would seek the report.
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Commonwealth Public Service
Blakeley
Fed. Lab
House of Representatives
Lyons
Public Service Board
Manchuria Expert Sees Japan Dominance After China Fall
Mr. L EW Saleeivary, long in China customs, arrived in Sydney en route to New Zealand. He claims Japan has invested millions in Manchuria and asserts Japan has every right to the country. He says China’s empire collapsed and its affairs are in chaos, with Japan as the hope.
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Sydney
L. EW. Saleeivary
China
New Zealand
Japan
Manchuria
Chineas
October 1940 NSW imports and exports show surplus
Figures released show October imports into New South Wales from overseas totaling 2,104,702 pounds, down from 1,625,424 pounds the previous year, and September imports at 12,028,687 pounds. Overseas exports for October reached 3,745,428 pounds, yielding a favourable trade balance of 1,591,415 pounds.
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Bydney
New South Wales
Public Works Bankers Plan Europe Financing Group
A tri national consortium of English French and German bankers with capital of 1 346 000 000 plans funding public works across Europe and the near East. Britain and France will finance 40 percent each and Germany 20 percent. Headquarters to be in France and the chairman will be French.
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Paris
Congortium
Englind
Europe
Near East
England
France
Germany
Savage assault shocks Surry Hills father and son attack
In Phella Street an intruder battered Herbert Kissick and his son Eric after bursting into their apartment. Both were hospitalized in critical condition. A boarder was arrested and Victor Valentine II faced Central Court on grievous bodily harm charges amid fears for Eric Hartlop Kiewit's recovery.
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Sydney
Phella Street
Surry Hills
Herbert Kissick
Eric
Kinsick
Proprietresa
Polles
Kissick
Victor Valentine iI
Miner
Central Court
Eric Hartlop Kiewit
Herbert Mariey Kinink
Sergeant Caban
Parliament adjourns after late session to Tuesday
The House of Representatives sat late to pass the modified wigear agreement with sugar interests and adjourned to Tuesday afternoon. Minor measures remain on the notice paper and tax remissions and wheat industry aid legislation will be introduced early next week. The Prime Minister Mr Lyons expects remaining business finished by December for the Christmas recess.
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Commonwealth
Queensland
Howe of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Lorry Fire Destroys Cherry Lorry at Queanbeyan Hill
Early on Wednesday a motor lorry loaded with cherries owned by George Halley of Young caught fire under the seat while descending Bunn endure Hill Queanbeyan. Driver H W Gale abandoned the vehicle which ran fifty yards before overturning into a creek. body work destroyed. Fire brigade used chemicals and extinguishers due to no water nearby.
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Bunnendure Hill
Queanbeyan
George Halley
Young
H. W. Gale
Venice
Technocal Fire Brigade
Betting law enforcement totals for three months
The Police Department reported that for the three months ending October 701 persons were prosecuted for betting offences. Seven hundred thirty seven were convicted and fines totaling nearly £7000 were imposed.
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Bydney
British disarmament policy to be laid before Parliament
A white paper with new British disarmament proposals will be laid on the table before Parliament. Sir John Simon will also declare British policy to the Disarmament Conference at Geneva.
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London
John Bimon
Bureau of the Diearmament Conference
Geneva
Fatal ear malady at Kenmore hospital after outbreak
Two women patients at Kenmore Mental Hospital Goulburn died from a new form of influence striking in the cars. Twelve nurses and several women patients are ill, four nurses required emergency operations. No further cases have been reported.
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Sydney
Kenmore Mental Hospital
Goulburn
New Air Record Attempt to Cape J Forty One Hours Left
Amy Johnson nears Benguella 1700 miles from the Cape with 41 hours to beat the air record. Her husband Ison predicts success as 19 year old Victor Smith, pursuing the Cape to Croydon record, is missing after failing to reach Gao district. Dense forest 800 miles wide between Niamey and Duala harbors many insects.
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Amy Johnson
Tun
Cape
Mr. Ison
Benguella
Victor Smith
Croydon
Gao
Niamey
Duala
Exodus of Men to the Granites Warned by Minister
The Minister for the Interior announced that the Granites Gold Field may lose many workers. He cited advice from the Deputy Administrator that the warden returned ill from the field and about 50 men suffered the same waterborne complaint. Officials report destitute men in Alice Springs and expect many more to depart next week. The minister warns that men without capital should not go to the Granites as there are no employment prospects and risk of being stranded.
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J. A. Perkins
Alice Springs
Granites
Perkins
Plans for farmer relief in New Zealand debated
Government members proposed steps to aid farmers including a moratorium, fixing exchange at 36 percent, and cutting interest rates and wages. A Cabinet meeting this afternoon weighed the suggestions and officials foresee possible political developments.
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Wellington
N.Z
Thurs
No Vacancy Denial On High Court Appointment
The Prime Minister denied a rumour that Attorney General Latham would be elevated to the High Court Bench. In the House of Representatives Mr Makin asked about a possible vacancy and potential appointment, but Mr Lyons stated there is no vacancy and the matter has not been considered.
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Latham
House of Representatives
Makin
Fed. Lab
High Court
Lyons
Meat Prices Rise at Smithfield Market London
Meat prices climb at Smithfield in London as import restrictions push up values for imported mutton, lamb and frozen beef. Australian lamb now about penny halfpenny higher, while prices for other meats stay near prior levels after government action.
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Smithfield
Hales
Ice Breaker Crew Found Dead Off Arch Angel
Ice breaker Number 9 left Archangel on October 24 to aid a distressed sister ship, but no word came. A lifeboat from Number 9 was found with eight dead crew. It is feared fourteen more crew members perished in the disaster.
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Moscow
Archangel
Number
Public Works Bill Passes House Delaying Black Mountain Work
The House of Representatives passed a bill to extend the suspension of the Public Works Committee, enabling major Territory projects to begin this financial year. Until enacted, the Government could not start Black Mountain Reservoir work without committee inquiry.
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Public Works Committee
House of Representatives
Black Mountain
Premier states concerns over capital values policy
The Premier in the Legislative Assembly informed Mr Ness of U A P that grave objection exists to lowering capital values. He warned that unilateral action could cause misunderstanding, affect state credit, and disrupt inflation and deflation issues tied to all states and recovery efforts.
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Stonet
Mr. Stevens
Legislative Assembly
Ness
U.A.P
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