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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1933
Page
1
Victorian bill to stabilise butter prices replaces Paterson scheme. It fixes state quotas, adjusts allocations among states, and sets penalties for over quota sales. NSW would pay £1,000 to a central board and Victoria would gain £171,000. Consumers gain board representation.
Paris Tuesday saw the government topple after a 329 to 241 vote on a key budget amendment. The clash split the socialist left and raised fears of a political breakdown as ministers resigned and President began consultations for a new ministry.
A chaotic Senate session featured heated debate, party divisions, and procedural clashes over the finance bill. Senators clashed on pensions, public works, and wage taxes as amendments were proposed, rejected, or delayed. Police and bystanders witnessed the turmoil amid a tense political atmosphere.
Senate murmurs point to a comfortable majority for restoring portions of salary reductions in the Financial Relief Bill. Reported tallies list several senators for and against, with a few still doubtful and others absent on sick leave or constrained by party lines as the vote nears.
The Commonwealth Government plans to grant Sir Charles Kingsford Smith £3000 in recognition of his aviation achievements. The announcement came after a cabinet meeting and a telephone briefing to the Prime Minister. Smithy reportedly hesitated, seeing potential conflicts with private business and government contracting.
A Constantinople desk report claims Germany pulled out of the League of Nations amid Russo German tensions and French opposition. It notes a vast Junkers aircraft factory at a Bavarian site and German experts conducting flight tests. Russia is seen as set to play a key role, with Soviet envoy Litvinov expected to meet Mustafa Kemal this week.
A youth named Frank Hall, 17, was wounded by an explosion at his Leichhardt home while handling taxation remissions. He was taken to hospital in critical condition. The article mentions political references to budget and consultation in Commonwealth framing, with Bourne? officials and residents noted.
Political writers link Sir John Simon's absence from Geneva to the impression that the Cabinet supports letting the Disarmament Conference die. The Daily Express says the Cabinet decided the conference must be allowed to die.
Reichstag fire expert chemist Dri Hchats testifies that the blaze was likely arson and that Derlin and other suspects acted to distract from Law peal tn. He alleges Lubbe and Toruler conspired, notes possible incendiaries, and hints at privately naming individuals if allowed, while asserting four innocent men present.
A Melbourne meeting of the meat industry union members in the seaport trade voted on the dispute in the meat industry in Victor. The result showed a split with a majority favouring continuation of free labour while some unionists want workers to return to Shely homes and other occupations.
Prime Minister MacDonald addressing four public meetings at Crawley said Britain could face Germany without apology and urged cooperation, arguing Germany must prove its goodwill before others concede. He warned against unilateral action and favored mutual diplomatic engagement to ease postwar tensions.
Washington reports Roosevelt and advisers hold talks signaling immediate gold buying policy. Prices may rise above world quotes to lift gold value, pressuring dollar vs foreign currencies. London bankers skeptical. inflation fears noted.
Sydney reports the New South Wales government will not apply recent basic wage reductions to government relief works staff. A nightly gazette introduces a sixpence per hour bonus for non supervisory workers, with larger bonuses for skilled roles, while Premier Bevan discusses potential salary system reforms and calls for a Crown employers conference. The debate touches on wage relief timing and economic conditions.
President Flogwevell signed the Retail Stores Code to take effect on Odetsk 39, challenging existing labor policies and claiming no bias against managerial control. The decree targets child labor and wage rules, drawing opposition from teachers and sparking a broader clash over employer rights and worker protections.
London opening sees cautious trading as investors weigh British government actions and international developments. Market activity remains steady in early sessions with some sectors showing resilience despite global factors.
A storm battered Cobar causing major destruction across the hotel district. A chimney collapsed at Cook's hillmrd saloon, trapping occupants who escaped with warnings issued by manager R. Meimem. A brick building near the Grand Hotel burned and collapsed, with many structures now unsafe and at risk of further damage.
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