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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
3
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Opposition leaders condemn the budget as unjust and misaligned with equity while calling for full tax remissions, tariff reform, and a broader Works program. Dr. Earle Page and Mr. Lyons argue for British prestige duties removal and land tax abolition to spur employment and growth.
In Frankfurt Papen argues for German equality and security through neighborly relations not arms. He condemns militarism while urging spiritual unity and national life under a peaceful ideal.
Heanley of the Lang Labour Group charges that a democracy in Australia has collapsed and that only members of the House should decide the final budget. He accuses the Government of taking instructions from private banking firms and the Commonwealth Bank Board and claims the budget hides an unsatisfactory Australian situation.
In Berlin two Nazi stormtroopers knocked down Samuel Koenig a naturalised British subject for not saluting the flag calling him a dirty Jew. Police notified the British Chargé d Affaires who sought an apology and promised punishment for the assailants.
A Canberra Trades and Labour Council deputation urged the Interior Minister for continuity of employment in bulding and housing projects. Minister di A Perking pledged work for June to August and for skilled Halifax-like trades, with plans to start planting trees and improve fence protection while considering closer settlement along the Molonglo River banks.
The Secretary of Agriculture signed a wheat marketing agreement for about 66 million bushels of Pacific Northwest wheat to be shipped immediately to China and other Oriental nations, with smaller European shipments noted. The government bureau will cover the difference between world price and higher U.S. prices.
Washington report estimates U S wheat production for the year at 14 816 000 bushels with a nationwide outlook and potential adjustments noted by officials.
Imperial Entomological Laboratory has supplied half a million parasites for a pest outbreak in New Zealand cabbage fields. The parasites are en route to combat a plague of cabbage caterpillars threatening crops.
Preparations for the Convent Ball are complete and the event at St Gregory's Hall tonight promises much glamour with a mannequin parade by Miss Kay of Canberra. The hall will be decorated by Miss M O Rourke, with Festooning from Mark Foy Ltd Sydney and Las Pogson providing music. A juvenile frolic the next night is expected to draw a large crowd of children.
The council heard the recent Debutantes Ball balance sheet with a net profit of £43. Revenue from the Tharwa dance and two Queanbeyan functions topped £100 while expenses reached £21. Congratulations were sent to secretaries Miss Nelda Hudson and Miss Ewan for their role in the success.
A landslide and flood struck the Apalath area with many homes destroyed and the Mhoima River rising sixty feet above normal. Authorities report numerous deaths and missing persons while all foreigners are accounted for and alive.
A special meeting of the local authority adopted a sub committee recommendation to lease the showground to the successful applicant for a tin hare racing license. The decision aims to balance two competing groups, Queanbeyan National Coursing Association and Queanbeyan district Coursing Club, with the tie broken by local approval. The Chief Secretary's Department has been informed.
The handicap doubles finals for FLC.T. schools were played at Manuka Telupea and Forrest courts. Canberra Grammar School boys won with G Ellis and Welsh. girls winners were J Waring and N Chandler of Church of England Girls Grammar.
Sydney wool sale reports firm market with strong competition from Japanese, Yorkshire and continental buyers. Total offerings 10 435 bales, 9 452 sold at auction, 508 disposed privately. greasy merino at 23d per pound for Gurley lots.
Four bales of greasy merino wool from Skipton sold for 24d a pound at Geelong wool auction today. The sale marks the highest price recorded at the Geelong center this season.
An old advertisement promotes Mirpll Skin Balm as a corrective lotion for rough chapped and chafed skin including chilblains sunburn windburn and sore feet. It claims scientific preparation and suggests regular use at chemists stores and hairdressers.
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