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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1932
Page
1
The London opinion page discusses Australian debt conversion and its impact on New South Wales reliance on imperial obligations. It questions whether Australian investors are served by long or short terms and notes skepticism about rapid expansion of debt settlement.
A major earthquake wreaked havoc across Salonika and Athens, destroying homes in the Chalesdice region and triggering a panic. Debris forced thousands into shelters as sea encroached on land. British rescue parties aboard warships organized relief for survivors and refugees amid mounting casualties.
A fragmented report discusses writers and players in Melbourne trials, noting long practice periods and veteran figures like Bradman. It references amateur contests, coaching influence, and questions about future selection. Names and places appear uncertain, with sparse readable facts.
Fragmentary OCR text describes proposed amendment to debt imprisonment policy in Perth with references to parliament actions and private laws. The read items mention that new engines or plans may affect how debt cases are handled and potential court procedures.
London reports Mr RinRley Baldwin will be appointed Lord President of the Council, succeeding Lord Snowden who resigned. The ministerial slate assigns Fairwin to continue, with Haro-Belian as Under-Secretary for Trade, Wargin as Under-Secretary to the Colonial Office, Mort Vos Moystiay as Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Transport Ministry, and Button as Under-Secretary to the Inflia Office. Labour Tories react with concern as parliament considers partisan shifts and national interests.
A fragmented report from London notes speculation about Mr S M Bruce and a possible return to Australia. A question from Mr Jamson NS-W states whether Bruce would stand for office again, with government replies denying imminent return and touching on timing and seating.
In Sydney Priday, a group including Baal Srloysim and others faced charges after a dawn incident at Rett Street. They allegedly concealed coins in bank wrappers and aided a robbery at a post office on Wildlion Street, with $640 in notes stolen. Grierson and Burton were linked to the case. Burton remanded, Grierson's ward held over.
The government of Bengal threatens to act against terrorism in Chittagong, promising severe measures unless suspects surrender by October 19. Officials cite support for violent forces and pledge to impose collective penalties on accomplices and sympathizers.
A word war update reports the steamer President Madison rescued three men from the Mezada ashore on Amwatignak Island in the Aleutian Group. The Mezada, en route from Portland Oregon to Japan, lost 32 crew members who perished.
Parliament debate features European and American members urging a thorough overhaul of Boreal edifice and machinery. They press for vigorous public opinion to confront uncertain violent threats and emphasize urgent reform measures.
A Melbourne petition by Edwin Lewin Purbelek requests a Royal Commission into the Colonial Sugar Refining Company. It seeks inquiry into management and alleged issues, urging government action and a parliamentary report on the sugar industry’s future and evident mismanagement concerns.
Southern Tablelands Conference gathers about seventy delegates at Bowral for the Women’s Association meeting. Mrs Davenport leads the group with secretary Miss Maury Yoo and treasurer Mrs Pearce. Relegates will inspect the view site and attend sessions from 1.36 pm to 7.30 pm with possible extensions and a reception for Canterbury residents invited by the president.
Police opened a ground search at Cove Bay after a man and a woman were assaulted and suspected of taking money. Detectives comb the yard and rear scrub land to uncover any secret receptacles.
The court extended a six month imprisonment for contempt as Mrs. Tidal refused to answer questions about alleged assets. Judge Lukin ordered her remanded to gaol after she at first resisted, then partially complied, with her lawyer urging compliance. The proceedings referenced a debtor seat and a Lang Billy Gaol, amid complex testimony and prior promises.
A Brisbane report notes a gift of a home to crippled children with a value near £10,000 to the Gunenslang Society for the orphans. The announcement records funds totaling about £110,900 distributed to support the deserving involved by the organization.
The fragment mentions an intelligence publication and regions including Australia and New Zealand but is too garbled to identify dates people places or events. It suggests a compilation effort by a service but lacks coherent facts for a solid card.
Ottawa officials say Australia trade talks advance in a broad imperial framework. Ministers note that October deadline looms as negotiations cover goods markets, pricing, and postwar economic ties with Britain and allied dominions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Wonthaggi miners on strike with mentions of Melbourne and Central, with garbled place names and unclear details. The readable items indicate miner action and related local reactions, but the exact events and dates are uncertain.
Argentina faces a shift as its government proposals aim to tighten the export trade and curb imports to the United Kingdom. Domestically, reform pressures and potential restrictions threaten packers and the broader beef industry, with implications for supply and prices.
In Sydney a court ruling notes the Treatment Volunteer Act does not apply to a matter of judgment. Justice Keneth Steat in Nin Bopraga court informs that Parliament may provide for a ballot to resolve the misperception. Minister for Jus tios Marlin says the intention to fix the bill remains in Parliament.
Empire Wireless plans to launch a new short wave broadcasting station in London. The project, tied to the Tristan Dronitenstime Corporation, aims to begin operations on Christmas Bay with service to cover the world.
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