Ottawa Agreement Lauded as Step Toward British Trade Ties
In The Canberra Times analysis of the Ottawa trade pact, Australia and the United Kingdom share concessions and promises of fair tariff revision. The piece argues the agreement marks a cautious start toward closer British Commonwealth trade relations, with the Tariff Board to judge duties and hopes for broader gains as trade expands.
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British Commonwealth of Nations
Ottawa
Australia
United Kingdom
Customs
Commonwealth
Britain
Great Britain
Tariff Board
Government of the
Canberra Forecast Shows More Showers Then Clear
The Canberra forecast indicates cloudy conditions with further showers and cooler winds from the west to south, easing later as the weather improves.
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Canberra
Ottawa Agreement outlines empire trade preferences
The Ottawa Agreement sets protective tariffs within limits, ensuring UK producers compete fairly. It details reviews by the Tariff Board, outlines preferential terms for Australia New Zealand and Crown Colonies, and aims to expand colonial markets while boosting production and employment across the Empire. The agreement seeks mutual gains without hurting any party.
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New Zealand
Canada
Ottawa
Gullett
Hic
India
Imo
Australia
Ottawa Agreement Dominates Australian Parliament Debates
National leaders spar over tariffs and the Ottawa Agreement as Prime Minister reshuffles with Stewart and Guy joining the ministry. Gullett hails the accord while Fenton resigns opposing the deal. discussions center on imperial trade policies and benefits for Australian primary producers.
Weather Notes From Canberra And Queanbeyan
Weather records show temperatures and wind details for Canberra and Queanbeyan. Entries mention 8 am readings, daily highs and lows, and min and grass temperatures with October values.
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Canberra
W. Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan
Beried
Governor General hosts Canberra to Melbourne travel and council events
The Governor General and Lady Nasoncy hosted guests at Government House Canberra. Oaths of office were sworn for Parkhill Perkins and Stewart as ministerial posts. Josiah Francis to present NRA prizes in Liverpool and travel to Melbourne for departmental duties. Governor-General appoints G. S. Knowles to a high office.
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C. H. Finlay
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H. BH. Blyth
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House
Federal Executive Council
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Belfast Riots Renewed Outbreak
Belfast scenes of renewed unrest as police baton use clashes with crowds at baker shops and carts. Three thousand police patrol the city with banks guarded and snipers firing while armored cars disperse attacks and several injured are taken to hospital.
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Belfast
NRA Meeting at Sydney Names Prize Winners
The second stage of the King's Prize was held at the National Rifle Association meeting at Anzac range today. Notable winners include The Phillip Charlie with J Brack and BE Lewis, The Moree with F Butt, and The Mick Simmons Ageremate with F Butt E Lewin H Taylor A Charlton.
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J. Charlton
Quoanpeyen
Queensland Senator Foll Protest Over Cabinet Representation
Senator Foll of Queensland voiced regret that the Country Party was not represented in the Cabinet. He argued two or three Country Party members would strengthen the Ministry and urged joint consultation between United Australia Party and Country Party members. He questioned reshuffle decisions that left Queensland without a full minister despite its size and issues on White Australia policy.
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J. A. Guy
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Empire
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Fenton
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Senate
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Geome
Tasmania
New South Wales
Francis
Acting Chairman at Canberra University College During Chairman’s Absence
The text notes an acting chairman role at the Canberra University College during the absence of Sir Robert Garran KCMG MA. It identifies Garran as the standing chairman with the interim leadership held by another official in his absence.
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Canberra University College
Robert Garran
K.C.M.G
M.A
Forde Attacks Australian Duty Policy and Ottawa Links
Deputy Opposition leader F M Forde argues Australian delegates were outclassed by British negotiators at Ottawa. He says the new tariff schedule mostly increases duties, harming secondary industries while noting prior Lyons measures already reduced protections. He cites specific item reductions and downplays domestic gains in preferences.
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F. M. Forde
Lyons
Ottawa
Bcul- UN
Australia
Britain
Great Oriain
New Tariff Schedule Covers 440 Items in Ottawa Reforms
Ottawa delegates introduce the broadest tariff resolution in Commonwealth history. The main tariff covers 440 items with 20 reductions and numerous increases driven by the margin of preference, reverting to a two column schedule and delaying colonial concessions until proclamation. Primarily affect galvanised iron duties and exemptions apply to live stock materials and certain recovery chemicals. Negotiations on extending the Canada treaty continue.
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Ottawa
Commonwealth
Gullett Yester
Australia
Guillett
Tarif Board
Sane
Turf Board
Tariff Board
Bieg Eurcharge
Canada
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Fragmentary OCR text referencing a company and names. Readable elements suggest a report on a corporate matter or personnel change. Not enough details to identify individuals, places, or concrete actions.
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Bandits Kill Woman in Harbin Street Crime
A mother of a British American Tobacco executive was shot dead in Harbin as three gunmen in military uniforms attacked a driving party. One assailant wounded, another captured. a third escaped with the children safe but shaken.
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