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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
1
Washington reports indicate President Hoover will not urge suspension of postwar debt payments. Instead a War Debts Funding Commission may be created to study revisions, while Roosevelt refrains from committing and leaves policy to the president-elect. The White House scene shows cautious noncommittal talks as debt issues linger unresolved.
Article discusses Prime Minister Lyons's second week on war debt relief amid Britain’s wartime obligations. It analyzes potential adjustments to war debt payments, noting uncertainty in Parliament and possible gains for Australia from British negotiation. It argues any adjustment should not burden British or Australian taxpayers and foresees a needed early compromise.
A fragmented report outlines discussions on Australia’s war debt faced by the Imperial government. It estimates total obligations near 424,000,000 pounds, including 195,000,000 from British sources and 100,000 from various loans. Debates consider cancellation effects, moratoriums, and intergovernmental settlement prospects.
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of a beer legislation bill in Congress. References to the vice president, Speaker, Hoover, and presidential terms appear amid garbled lines. The readable material indicates potential action but lacks clear details or outcomes.
The Attorney General heard Adhesives Pty Ltd seek leave to petition the High Court to revoke a patent. Opposed by the patent holder and others, the hearing included contributions from Messrs Allen and Hemetey for the holder and Messrs Windeyer for Adhesives Pty Ltd. Mr Latham reserved his decision after argument.
British Secretary for War says images claimed to show unrest outside Buckingham Palace were fabricated. He notes photos published abroad misrepresented conditions during the King’s health crisis and urges accurate reporting to preserve Britain and America’s unity.
It is understood that Herr Hitler will inform President Hindenburg tomorrow that forming a cabinet under the President’s conditions is impossible, making further negotiations with party leaders pointless.
The headline notes Hitler and Nazi leaders reacting to a Hindenburg reply that hints at a parliamentary cabinet. Reports say the party may bar licenses to firms with directors or shareholders criticized by a royal commission, signaling weak coalition support and potential political stalemate.
The report cites allegations in Geneva against Chinese nationals and others accused of murder and fraud as part of a wider conspiracy linked to conscription and anti-Manchu sentiment. Police seek remand and a puppet government figure is named in a volatile international dispute.
In Calcutta on Tuesday Gandhi hints at a second fast in protest to temple access restrictions for the untouchables. He says his sacrifice would be of immense value to Hinduism and the world while noting many Hindus favor opening temples to the depressed community.
The conference completed discussions on women’s franchise in India. It favoured a qualification scheme plus property qualification, yielding about one woman voter for every twelve men. At present the women to men voter ratio is roughly one to ten. The plan supports broader female participation, with a larger share of women voters anticipated under the primary standard.
Dr Thomas Harder, physician to the Prince of Wales, dismisses a report that Prime Minister Mr Fanney MacDonald is often exhausted and strained. He states the PM is physically and mentally fit, countering the circulating story from Twesday era.
The World Economic Conference is expected to meet in May. The League's economic committee will convene a experts in January to prepare the annotated agenda for submission to governments worldwide. The preparatory committee continues examining tariffs referred by the Lausanne Conference.
Miners escaped a pit fire at the Whiwangton colliery after an explosion was contained. The sudden blaze prompted rapid evacuation as responders secured the scene and the incident was brought under control without serious injuries.
Mr S M Bruce will act for Australia as arrangements by the Commonwealth Government are finalized for the forthcoming World Economic Conference. In the House yesterday Mr Joastey of the New South Wales Labor party questioned progress while Mr Tyronm indicated no definitive statement could be made at the current juncture.
Edward Champion, 50, unemployed, was severely injured when a steer ran amok at a Framingtam Bulleyarde scene today. The animal bolted into a mob of unemployed men, knocking Champion to the roadway. He was taken to hospital with a fractured right tibia and other injuries.
The government introduced the Financial Relief Bill amid debates on tax remissions for the current year. It proposes £3,900,000 in relief including land tax cuts, fertiliser bounty, and pensions, aiming to ease burdens on primary producers and industry while acknowledging limits on future applicability.
The government proposed distributing 1,260,000 to wheat farmers via the Alatin system to boost production. A 2,000,000 fund would support sowing and equipment, with 260,000 set aside for storage and processing. The measure aims to ease hardship for the hardest hit growers and broaden overall output.
A government briefing quotes Mr Lyons on the Invalid and Old Age Pension Act. It outlines minimum and maximum weekly pension rates, income limits, and proposed administrative provisions. The aim is a graduated scale with adjustments as pensioners’ income changes, while ensuring proper regulation and administration of the act.
Mr Scullin outlines amendments to an omnibus bill covering taxes and pensions. He notes reductions in land and Home lands tax, pensions, and waXes, arguing the measure acts as a supplementary budget. Labour aims to separate components from the bill in committee. The Financial Emergency Act context frames further tax changes introduced in September.
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