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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1933

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Fragmentary Note on Children and Inspection

Incomplete OCR fragment mentions children and an inspection context with unclear names and actions. No identifiable events or dates are readable to specify a concrete news item.

London View on Disarmament Sense of Serious Yet Calm

A Daily Telegraph diplomatic writer notes London opinion sees the disarmament issue as serious but not tragic. He suggests German observations allow for possible accommodation and initial steps toward reduction rather than total armament limits. Britain reaffirms fidelity to the Locarno pact, and Italy’s mediator role keeps it in contact with Berlin pending international agreement.

London Daily Telegraph France Bald Britain

MCC Committee to Consider Cable Over Body Line Row

The MCC committee will meet at the Carlton Club on Monday to draft a reply to Australia’s latest cable. Thomas Moult forecasts the meeting may end the body line controversy and decide the fate of test matches. The Australian stance appears conciliatory and details will remain secret until after the session.

London MCC Carlton Australia Thomas Moult Lally Telegraph Moult

Submarine L26 Disaster Fallout in Campbell Town Harbour

Three ratings died and fourteen were seriously injured when a battery room explosion sparked fire on the submarine L26 at Campbell Town Harbour during dinner. The vessel grounded after manoeuvres and later refloated, with most injuries from burns and spinal fractures as crews fought smoke and flames.

London Campbelltown Yeterday L26 Ran Sa Kintyree Fies Campbellar Mediterranean Thhr Alster Portland

Bribery Charge Involving Melbourne Police Officers

Allegations of police bribery emerged at a public inquiry in Melbourne. The inquiry, led by magistrate A A Kelly, examines bribery linked to cocaine cases and potential acts by ex detectives Coffey Lacey and McCafery. Witnesses including Warwick Lording describe bribe offers and cocaine handling. Further testimony names others connected to the investigations.

Melbourne Ament Nts Oppost Tunnecliffe A. A. Kelly Delive Investi Molken Motor Cara Aleo Cer Oficern Commissioner of Police My. T. W. Smith Cotrage Althet Patrick Get Coffy Lacey Con McCahery Bolger Holger Kelly Warwick Lording Wick Brunewick Y. Lacey McCafery Coffey Lacey Fair Laerding Bol H. H. Dunne Commissat Folie Victoria Ce Association Lording Dol Lording Dunne de Iver Joseph Torloy

Wool and Basil Workers Strike Closes Plant After Salvage

After salvage operations, the wool and basil employers closed the five plants. The strike affects wool and ill workers, textile workers, engine drivers, and Hremen. A mass meeting of the strikers is planned for tomorrow.

Bydney Wool and Basil Wool Iill Hremen

Ill Treatment Of Nazi Prisoners Report From Vienna

The Arbeiter Zeitung reports refugees returning from the Boergermoor concentration camp in Germany reveal ongoing brutal treatment of internees. New arrivals are forced to wheel others in wheelbarrows to a fuel tip, then tipped into filth on command. The son of former Socialist President Ebert was beaten and forced to shout that his father betrayed the people.

Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung Boergermoor Germany Ebert

Family Misfortunes Involving Drowning and Crash

In Wee Waa Namul River event John Knight 74 drowned while bathing. His son Eric Knight as driver after search ran off road in car crash. three other passengers taken to hospital.

Wee Waa Namul John Knight Grasser Waa Eric Knight Tres Knight

Local inquiry adjourned as several defendants fail to appear

The record shows parage proprietor and Cornelius Sheehan, a billiard saloon proprietor, forfeiting appearance as subpoenas were issued again. The inquiry was adjourned until tomorrow.

Is It Murder German Proposal for Incurables

The Minister for Justice proposes allowing physicians to end the suffering of incurables in humane cases. Three doctors would decide incurability, with safeguards that no valuable life is destroyed. Catholic and Protestant bodies oppose euthanasia, citing Catholic doctrine in Germania.

Merlin Germania

Armed Guard At O Duffy Meeting In Castlebar

Fifty armed troops and a hundred police attended a meeting addressed by General O Duffy leader of the National Guard at Castlebar Dublin. They quelled disturbances with two armoured cars present. O Duffy with head bandaged spoke of suppressing mob law. A motor boat carrying Blue Shirts overturned injuring one seriously.

Dublin National Guard General O'Duffy Castlebar O'Duffy

Wool Sales in Sydney Market Shows Stronger Tone

The Sydney wool market showed a distinctly firmer tone with wider competition led by Japan, the Continent and Yorkshire. Total offerings 14 671 bales with 13 023 sold at auction and 1 818 privately. top prices reached fleece 38 1 4d per lb and merino fleece 24 1 4d per lb for Northcote clip from Booms.

Sydney Japan Continent Yorkshire Northcote

Geelong Wool Sales Day Supports Strong Merino Trade

Geelong wool sale day saw firm demand across all sections with keen competition. Good merino clips cleared well as buyers pushed for high quality lots.

Melbourne

Car overturns near Narrabeen injures two

A single seater car flipped twice near Narrabeen injuring two people. Roy Treasie and Sheila Mc Mahon were admitted to St Vincent's Hospital with concussion and head wound with internal injuries. The car was driven by a city doctor.

Rydney Narrabeen Roy Treasie Sheila McMahon St. Vincent’s Hospital

Kingsford Smith Arrives Ahead of Scott Record Chase

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith lands at 5.22 pm from Akyab one day before Scott’s record. He plans to depart at daybreak for Sourabaya or Batavia, focusing on a possible new distance record in the Percival Gull monoplane Miss Southern Croms. He left England October 4, aiming for Australia by October 12 or 13.

Alon Star Charles Kingsford Smith Akyab Scott Australia Sourabaya Batavia Wyndham Beott Sir Charles Sydney Vacuum of Company

Bruce broadcasts from Geneva on Australia’s UN council seat

Mr Bruce spoke in Geneva about Australia's election to the Council. He urged measured expectations while hoping the Disarmament Conference will succeed and help solve economic disputes, bringing hope to millions.

Geneva Australia Bruce League

Government considers reducing nominations for new Legislative Council

The government fears an unwieldy ballot due to many nominations for the Legislative Council. A Cabinet meeting proposed trimming nominations to about 40 and will be taken to a party meeting. Officials expect 36 or 55 seats, with current members likely favored. Outsiders mentioned include E. T. Rose A Manfred R Windeyer K C and H Whiddes.

Rydney Legislative Council Legislative Assembly E. T. Rose Council of Churches A. Manfred V.A.P. of Goulburn R. Windeyer K.C

German Aims Questioned by French Premier at Vichy

Paris Sunday. Premier M Deladier challenged the Radical Congress at Vichy, questioning German aims and wondering why Germany mobilises its youth and demands weapons while the Disarmament Conference nears. France says it has already reduced its own arms.

Paris Germany M. Deladier Vichy France

Record price for gold quoted by Commonwealth Bank

The Commonwealth Bank set a new record for standard gold at £7 10s 7d per ounce and £8 4s 3d per ounce for fine gold. The bank regards the level as a record.

Sydney Commonwealth Bank

Shooting Affray Bravery Praised in Parramatta Court

John Douglas a 20 year old book binder faced Parramatta Court on charges of firing at Constable Newton with intent to murder and breaking into Carlingford booking office. Newton was wounded in the head and arm. Douglas surrendered after Cooney and Newton subdued him. Gloves gelignite and an automatic pistol were found. bail refused. Magistrate commended Newton and Cooney for their actions.

Bydney Constable Newton John Douglas Parramatta Court Douglas Carlingford Newton Cooney Newton Ls Newton and

Pilot Edgar Percival designs new Gull aircraft for training use

The article credits Captain Edgar Percival, an Australian aviator, with practical refinements in a new gull wing airframe. It notes his service with the Australian Light Horse and RAAF units, ownership of eight rebuilt aircraft, and more than 6,060 flight hours. Southern Cross will be used by Kingsford Smith Air Services Ltd at Mascot for pupil training in a high speed machine.

Edgar Percival Ehginand Australian Light Horse B.F.C France Palestine Australia Mies Southern Cross Kingsford Smith Air Services Ltd Mascot

Germany ready to negotiate debts for further goods

Dr. Schacht, president of the Reichsbank, told The Financial Times Germany is prepared to meet foreign creditors' interest claims in full through negotiations with any government. Germany would accept additional goods in settlement but does not intend to evade its obligations.

London Financial Times Schacht Reichhsbank Germany

Italian speeds claim air record at 986 mph in sea plane

Ancona reports Guglielmo Mansinelli flying the 2500 h.p. Macchi-Flat sea plane claims a speed of 626 kilometres per hour about 986 miles per hour surpassing the 661 kilometres per hour record set by Flight-Lieut Boothman in 1991.

Ancona Guglielmo Mansinelli Lieut Boothman

Harold Gengault Smith Wins Third Term as Melbourne Lord Mayor

Councillor Harold Gengault Smith was re elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne for a third term in a unanimous decision today. The announcement confirms his selection ahead of the new term.

Melbourne Harold Gengault Smith

Air Mail Extension Delayed by Calcutta Mishap

Air mail extension was blocked by trouble at Calcutta on Saturday. The plane bogged down. officials hope it can depart tomorrow morning.

Calcutta Waa

German Attitude Explained by Staats Office Statement

The German Foreign Office states Germany will not increase armaments and seeks clear undertakings from other powers on what they will abandon and retain. Germany demands a convention based on equality and aims to reorganize defense and order amid tensions.

Herlin Hunday Germany

Murder plot charges in Cheltenham city court

Constable Horatio Sidney Barnard 44 a Cheltenham picture theatre attendant is charged with murdering Cornelius Smith on Saturday. Ivy Mavis Smith widow of the dead man is charged as accessory. Barnard allegedly handed a pistol to officers claiming he had shot a man. Bail set at £200 for Smith. Barnard remanded with bail refused.

Melbourne Horatio Sidney Barnard Picture Theatre Commissionaire Cheltenham Cornelius Smith Ivy Mavis @Smith Hentor McGuire Barnard Smith McQuirle

Aid to Growers Wheat States Conference Proposed

The Premier Mr Stevens received a telegram from South Australia Premier Mr Butler proposing an immediate conference of the wheat growing states to discuss growers’ portions in light of the Commonwealth Government’s expected decision not to continue last year’s payment.

Bydney Mr Stevens South Australia Mr. Butler

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