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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1933
Page
1
Brisbane report states Premier Forgan Smith denies considering Federal politics. He expresses full support for James Scullin as Federal Labour leader and pledges to assist him.
Madrid reports a precautionary move during the crisis with the president declaring a state of convention as a prelude to martial law. The Lebroux government remains temporarily in function while socialists claim the military prepare for another coup.
Washington sources report British and American negotiators remain hopeful about a possible debt cancellation, with future monetary policy shaping the decision. A lump sum plan gains interest though no fixed proposal exists, and Britain is expected to offer a token payment in December as the money market assesses bond absorption over years.
Fragmented text describes protests in Geneva over budgets and salary cuts. It notes reductions in salaries and wages and hints at potential changes in 2884 amid displeasure with acceptance of reductions. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragment reports Admiral Byrd's flagship prepared to participate in a polar expedition. The item mentions Wilmington Delaware as the location and notes Thursday timing in a compressed newsroom style.
The report states no new air defence divisions will be formed. One force has a Baltic ally needing munitions from the Moray Firth, which England seeks to intercept and destroy. England has an aircraft carrier. Scotland lacks one but has five submarines, which England does not possess.
The Times comments on Capt. Ormsby Seren meses at Geneva and criticizes loud voices. It argues the unscrupulous have abused power, but defense of principles remains needed and strong convictions persist.
Namoi River levels rise since last night as parklands near Narrabri go under water. If the river continues to rise floods could reach town areas via sewer pipes. Gwydir Macintyre and Barwon rivers show a notable drop, reducing flood danger on those streams.
A so called friend of Mussolini is believed implicated in a betrayal case. He is in prison and accused of aiding a ship mission tied to promoting a steel industry. The matter goes to a special tribunal for judgment.
The resignation of Mr 3 M Bruce from the ministerial post prompts imminent writ issue and return, with nominations and polling to follow in the Flinders by election. The Speaker is expected to set the date today for writs and the election timeline.
The wool and basis workers rejected the employers terms and five yards will shut down tomorrow. Whiddon, the employers spokesman, said this is the only possible course. Yards stay closed until workers return and pursue claims through the Arbitration Court. Deputy-Industrial Registrar Tarrant spoke with union officials but the men remain away from work.
The Conservative Party conference policy plans a five year program costing £95,000,000, about £19,000 per year, aiming to curb immigration of Japanese cotton and other imports into the colonial Empire while wage standards in Japan are discussed. Major H A Proctor proposes restricting Japanese imports and wages, with emphasis on empire trade and housing clearance.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith departed at 4 a m and passed Basra at 6 a m on the voyage toward Karachi. He hopes to reach the city tonight.
Melbourne reports four meat exporting companies in a dispute over the team system of killing say volunteer labour asked to replace members has been met with a satisfactory response. Meat Union export section voted 460 to 257.
Lord Plymouth warned of grave anxiety over imperial security and the navy’s ability to defend food supply. He said Britain’s air force ranked only fourth or fifth, and urged not to disarm while others did not. The government faced censure as the resolution carried unanimously.
Canon Hughes president of the Victorian Cricket Association warns cricketers that young aspirants must aid the sport’s revival after last season’s crude display of force. He issues the call on the eve of the Melbourne season opening.
Dr Ernest Scott of Melbourne University lauds Australia’s reduction of primage duties on Canadian and United Kingdom goods. He told the Canadian Club in Ottawa that Canadians welcomed the move as a good start and hoped Australia’s example would be followed.
Gordon Richards, the champion jockey, rode the winners of the first five races on day two at Chepstow. He now has twelve consecutive winning mounts, a record never approached in turf history. Black Wednesday and Blacker Thursday marked the first two days of the meeting.
A Calcutta report cites Jamnadas blaming Mahatma Gandhi for obstructing democracy. He urges Gandhi to retire, calling his leadership an impediment to the racy political climate.
Constable Herringe and two officers arrested a woman at Darlinghurst and faced a brutal struggle in Yurong Street. The trio pursued the suspect to a house where she allegedly screamed she would kill them, then escaped toward the kitchen as the chase continued.
National Guard deployed in Southern Illinois after a day and night of coal mine strike violence. One killed, 29 wounded as power lines were cut and a hotel bombed. Police and State troopers clashed with pickets. several agitators arrested. DOJ opened an investigation into suspected violations of the Recovery Act bituminous coal code.
In the Senate debate on the third reading of the Canberra Supreme Court bill Senator Dunn urged a legal aid department for the Federal Capital Territory. He cited many territory residents unable to access the court without assistance and said he had support from those in need. Senator Brown demanded government assurance that the department would be established.
In Wellington, Premier Forbes told Parliament the government plans no reduction in the exchange rate or in taxation. The stance aims to keep finances sound and sustain fiscal stability.
In a hotel room a woman allegedly picked up a pot of boiling water and hurled it at her pursuers. Herringe, first into the room, suffered severe facial scalds and was hospitalized. The accused was later charged with inflicting previous bodily harm.
In Munich a sensational claim at a Nasi meeting linked Rudolf Dertil, the would be assassin, to Major Fey via correspondence. The Vienna police found a February 2 membership card suggesting Dertil belonged to the group surrounding the plot against Dr Dolfuss.
The second division of the Melbourne express from Sydney was halted for an hour at Baarawatha around 8 am due to a hot axle box. The delay affected the schedule and passengers faced a late start.
A meeting of supporters is to be held on Tuesday to arrange the Upper House election. A panel may be decided upon at the gathering.
Several earth tremors were felt yesterday in Port Kembla. houses were shaken but no damage was reported. Local authorities noted no injuries or major disruption.
Rev Canon John Charles Halland How of Liverpool England was tonight unanimously elected to the Archbishopric of Brisbane succeeding the late Archbishop Sharp. Canon How currently serves as a Canon of the Liverpool Cathedral.
The editor of The People's Daily, a socialist newspaper, was fined £35 and sentenced to three months in prison for a leader calling von Meurath “tarred with the same brush” as Adolf Hitler after an assassination attempt on Austrian Chancellor Dal fuss.
In the Senate May Benator Dusa asked the Defence Minister if £6000000 of £12000000 for defence would fund hydrogenation coal oil plants to aid Australia’s oil independence. Sir George Pearce replied the government is considering partial independence and negotiations are underway, but details cannot be disclosed for public interest.
The investiture at Government House honored recipients including Sir John Harvey, KB, and Bavin, K.C.M.G. Governor-General Sir Lense Lesage presided as guests were welcomed. The ceremony marked another milestone in official recognition of distinguished figures.
Sheep drowned in a creek after being chased by dogs near A. C. Davis. Film actress Renee Adoree died today from a cerebral condition, ending years away from active film work. Harold Long fell into a well at Wauchope. Steve Chalette, 30, a miner, was killed at the North Mine last night in Broken Hill.
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