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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1932

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Geneva Experts Consider Cuts Yet Parliament Debates Salary Reductions

In Geneva Wednesday Mr. W M Hopher criticizes deferring issues to experts as the Mudge Committee mulls a Danish to form a committee of Jurats to assess staff salary cuts. The recommendation passes 29 to 12 amid debate led by Sir Ernest Hilton Youne on a 10 percent cut in material allowances from October 10.

Geneva W.M. Hopher Mudge Jeanie Mapnasitiabte Ernest Hilton Youne Malarten

New Ministers May Be Selected In Week Exd Coalition Doubted

Government shows no sign of negotiating with Country Party for coalition. Appointment of Commerce successor C A Hawker and Deputy Prime Minister J H Fenton, who recently realigned from the Federal Cabinet, expected early next week. Deputy Prime Minister Lyons to depart Canberra for Melbourne to attend a Harage Club meeting and possibly announce the two ministerial appointments there.

Country Party Dimnator For Commerce C. A. BR. Hawker J. 2. Fenton Wice Lyons Canberra Melbourne Harage Club Melbourns

Earth Tremors Alarm Surround Gisborne Districts

Residents around Gisborne report increasing and frequent earth tremors since the recent quake. Deep rumbling heard near Wai kapunske Mountain. Thousands of toma of nayth dislodged in some areas.

Wellington Gisborne Waikapunske Mountain

Anglo Irish Talks Open After De Valera London Visit

A preliminary communique from the Dominions Office, endorsed by Dominions Secretary J H Thomas and Eamon De Valera, says negotiations will start October 14 on land annuities and other funds Ireland has withheld from Britain.

London Dominions J. H. Thomas Ireland Britain

Deficit Cutting Talk in Parliament Amid Irish and Britain Talks

In Adelaide Parliament and Britain discuss reducing a 2,000,000 pound deficit linked to Land Purchase Act annuities and new import duties. Prime Minister Hill notes improved conditions while Mr de Valera leaves London for Dublin with plans for 1032 88 budgeting and no tax increases.

Adelaide Britain Mr. Hill de Valera London Dublin Australia Cremiers’ Co Muchtin Exo Amlarie Timaten

British Labour Ties Hands of Next Government

London conference of the British Labour Party debates binding the next government with immediate proclamations whether in or out of power. Arthur Henderson warns against restricting the party’s future actions and recalls a regulation already passed on government formation.

London Weanenday Arthur Jenderson Labour Party Lelevater Henderson

Italian Wheat or Bond Wilander

Italian wheat program gains Italian government backing to boost agriculture and industrial output. Mussolini’s government aims to reduce imports and raise forage supply for animals and agricultural traction, with estimates suggesting substantial consumption impacts.

Wilander Iim Italy Bignor Mussolii Tabor Ashe

Sugar Agreement Ratified for Sugar Price Reduction

The Federal Cabinet formally ratified a new sugar agreement to reduce retail sugar prices. It will be sent to the Premier of Queensland for acceptance and when signed, the measure will be laid before the Federal Parliament for ratification.

AU UA Yenterday Federal Cabinnt Mugar Queenatane Forgan Smithy Shin

World Disaster News From Trenn Tribal Conference

An OCR damaged report quotes Binoy Barana of Birmingham on a supposed worldwide disaster and escalating Vinerployment, warning that renewed armament could end war. The fragmentary text references a grand conference, global threat, and rising tensions, lacking clear dates or full names.

Dondon Binoy Barana Feenne Birmingham Wallona Mle Winrar

Mandates Commission Meetings Reported at Legion

Officials at the Mandates Commission are described as confirming gatherings in Orneva. The note references a Norwegian Resolution and a shift back to yearly meetings, with mentions of the legislative committee and a Commune context.

Orneva Wodmaaay Legion

Canadian province pledges farmer protection amid seizures

A provincial treasurer announces government measures to shield farmers from seizures by municipal authorities. The statement underscores safeguarding agricultural interests and ensuring stability for rural producers amid enforcement actions.

State Lottery Sparks Hospital Financing Debate in NSW

At a NSW Hompstale Association conference in Sydney, speakers criticized church opposition to the State Lottery as hindering hospital funding. A minister urged reform of funding, suggesting voluntary contributions rise or hospital costs fall through efficiency. Debate highlighted the need for a new levy or subsidy, with calls for government action.

Sydney Thureday Hompstale Association of New South Wales Ate Jkerns Kenna Alas Meath

Ottawa Condemns ALP Revolt in Australia

Sydney reverses stance as Australian Labour Party motion sparks condemnation from Ottawa. The dispute centers on protectionist policy and crony manufacturing fears, with the Commonwealth’s interests at stake and renewed opposition to the agreement affecting powers within the federation.

Bydney Avstrasian Labour Party Neneheag Doestroy Atunteina

Country party Prath avoids separate election fight

The Prinery Prodecrm Association states the next election should be contested by the Courty Party as its own entity. A decision on allying with the Nationalian Party will come after the election.

Prath Prinery Prodecrm’ Associaion Courty Party Nationalian Party

Federal control urged for all industrial legislation

At the annual federation meeting in Sydney the president C M McDonald urged Commonwealth action to place all industrial legislation under federal control. He argued differences in hours and wages between states were unfair and that conciliation could replace compulsory arbitration. He believed broad support existed for such a bill and criticized family endowment tax as unjust and iniquitous.

Sydney Em * Federation C. M. McDonald Federation Lee McDonald Australia Symfrom Brosiony Mno

League Costs What Australia Pays

Australian per capita contributions to the League of Nations are two thirds higher than Britain’s official figure. Officials say Australia’s share is not as large as implied, with the latest estimates showing a modest gap between the two nations.

Australia League of Nations Humbro Austraa Anal Santei Britain Ciborne Seaturday Dincinne

Market fears follow Hoover speech in New York

Wall Street reacted to a presidential address with sharp declines. Stocks tumbled as broad selloff hit leaders and commodities, marking one of the year's steepest declines. Investors feared policy shifts after the Hoover remarks.

Hoover Menrneas United Mates Altock Eaghangen Wall Street

Bruce to Advise on Defence Report Delay

Melbourne in Thursday report says Minister Sir George Pearse announced the Federal Cabinet would delay a defence decision until a report from Mr. Bruce on defence matters is received. The cabinet awaited the Bruce report before acting on defence policy.

WR. Bruce Melbourne Defence Sir George Pearse Bruce

Coalition Talk in Sydney Shakes Federal Government

In Sydney on Thursday speculation swirled over resignations from the Federal Ministry by Messrs. Amon and Hawker and potential appointments. Talk of a coalition with the United Australian Party and Country Party grew, with leaders avoiding comment as discussions began near the week’s start.

Sydney Messrs Amon Hawker Politin Siclen Tr 9 Country Party United Ansetvatio Grafton Karle Faun Gerberre

Reform Plans For Upper House Scrutinized In Debate

The Attorney General spoke to members of the Lane Democracy League, saying the government’s reform proposal for the Upper House was not free from objection. He argued the plan protects the people’s mandate, guards against revolution by fraud, and would trigger a referendum while potentially withdrawing funds following a government change.

Sydney Itr. H Manning Lane Democracy League Duwih Logie Tive Caunell Nan Xecosa Cha

Ottawa Cabinet Deliberations Lead to New Proposals

Ottawa programme ready after cabinet meetings. Ministers debated the expiation and proposed measures to be submitted to the House when it reconvenes next Wednesday. Most ministers left for Canberra and Sydney on the night train as the attorney general headed to Melbourne.

Fenton Seeks UAP Membership Amid Trade Talks

Mr J C Fenton arrived from Canberra stating despite leaving ministry he does not oppose joining the UAP of Western Australia. He criticized Ottawa Agreement terms and warned Australia would face import pressures and factory jobs challenges as Britain and Canada trade issues loom.

Melbourne J.C. Fenton Canberra U.A.P Ottawa Enton Austratie Unland Australia Great Britain Canada

Interest rate reductions eyed by ministers says premier

The Premier stated that rate reductions are under consideration by an interstate conference of ministers and the Loan Council. He expects substantial reductions to be enacted soon, noting that banks and financial institutions have harmed borrowers with high advances over many years.

Hydney Rewlying Grastnrw Mtvvenn Banke Jeattiers Intermtate Conference of Ministers Tiwan Inie Laan Council Romult

Australian contributions to League of Nations budget noted

Australian delegates discuss revised payments to the League of Nations for 1982 totaling 656000 in provisional terms. Britain Germany and France share per capita allocations, with Australia set to pay about £25000 in current currency and £24000 in gold terms, as reported.

Cermany Ane France Italy Japan Australia League of Nationa Great’ Britain

Warehouse Theft Impromptu Liquor Party

Thieves broke into Delaoty's Building Wooloomosioo at night and stole liquor and cigarettes valued around 1600. They gained access by lifting a wire-mating covering and window, appearing to have held an improvised party before leaving, with several empty bottles found on the floor.

Audrry Thurnaay Delaoty'a Wooloomosioo Mee

Forgery Charges Against Marketing Board Official Sentenced

Kennet Anderson Jarven Clark appeared at Central Court on one charge of forgery while employed by Joe Rye Marketing Bond. He pleaded guilty and received 12 months hard labor on each charge, with two to be cumulative. The case involved his aged father and a mortgage proposal to influence relief from the magistrate.

Violent Prisoner Appears Before Court On Breakaway Plot

Wellington Thursday court hears Frederick Hewor charged with malicious wounding and intent to murder police during an attempted escape. Details describe a violent prison break plan and a child’s involvement, with Hewor remanded and the case set for further proceedings.

Wellington Thurmitay Frederick Hewor Thureday Todeymas Prafer & Chara Agennai Tha Tne Sroumea Miouline Moreaming

German Consul General Arrives Amid Candid Remarks

An unclear excerpt describes a new German consul general arriving and speaking, mentioning reactions and immediate actions. The text references education and general context but is fragmented, with many garbled phrases.

Digcers Personal Crisis Reports Investigated

Reported at a meeting attended by ARbarn Bub and Yas Returned alchery Lasgns lant niet. They urged TRAN action to investigate and remove the calls of auine among returned soldiers. 38 men painted out that drag the Iast te rere thace had been a Refence in the cuimber at Miletdes among reversed men.

Yonfy Thurmiay Yas Auiine Wen

Fault Area Adjustment Theory From New Zealand Earthquake

Dr J Henderson of the New Zealand Geological Survey says the recent Ent Canal quake indicates a growing real north north east striking earth fold spanning the South Inland and North Inland. He links the event to the Raukualara area and Hawke’s Bay region, noting preliminary movement toward Open Bay and the north Guiake as yet unborn effects.

J. Henderson New Zealand Geological Survey Ent Canal Pacific Ocean Raukuamara Hawke's Bay Te Anid Wipiro Open Bay Guiake Haborne Waire

Secret Society Threats Shake Cane Fields In Airy Town

In Cairns on Thursday police arrested an Italian after probing two blackmail attempts by a secret society targeting cane farmers. The report hints at geological instability and earth movements near river channels affecting Napier area, with damage to sewers and water works as blocks shift and flooding concerns arise.

Cairns Couran Walpieo Hawke's Bay Snach Napier Chantret Souawe

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