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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1932

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Internal loan of 20 million proposed in Australian conference

Melbourne details show Premier Stevens opposing an internal loan while others back the move. Conference expects approval for about £20,000,000 total, with funding aimed to reduce unfunded debt and support public works. Debate centers on interest at four percent versus lower rates and London debt handling into the new year.

Melbourne New Wales Stevens London Permiars Common- Bank Dlp Robert Gibson N.E.W New Geek Wales Belog Thin IE Treasury Hawe Great Britain Vienna Jo Dn Jewan Auropalia

Smith Libel Evidence For The Defence

A chaotic report discusses Smith Libel in Sydney with claims by Tatvie Nudil and WH Chat about car wiring and an accident involving Jurgimen and Norman. It notes a delayed car fault inquiry, disputed wiring, and a claim that the high tension wire caused a park incident.

Sydney Mbaln Pinery Keston Smith Salim Tomar

Banana industry offers to fulfill Sydney duties

The banana industry proposes reciprocal duty adjustments in Australia, with discussions tied to Ottawa tariff policy. Industry spokesmen argue for preferential measures and a 10 percent price preference, aiming to satisfy concerns raised by the Australian government while balancing market competition and maintaining industry margins.

Sydney Taewang Orbe Ferenves Obroutlan Magu Ottawa Hawaii Rehmr

Militant Seamen Block Court Hearing on Trawler Wages

A militant stewards' group within the union failed to push a bid to refer back a trawler wage agreement to the court. A meeting reportedly blocked the required quorum, ending any immediate move to overturn the seven shillings weekly cut.

Aurney Tueaday Reumen’s Union

Canada aims five cent export grain tax shift

Ottawa reports the government plans a five cent levy on export wheat and talks to Britain about amending the conference treaty. Canadian exporters press for a sixpence per bushel preference only for grain shipped from Canadian ports, not via the United States.

Ottawa Britain Canadian United States

Ottawa Treaty Debates Narrow Third Reading Outcome

British Bill cleared third reading amid clashes over Ottawa schedule and meat import controls. Labour and Liberal MPs argued reforms fail to shield home producers, while Amery and MacDonald defended measures as best for dominions. Amendments to duties on foreign meat and dairy were defeated by large margins.

Rhye Davies Labour Ottawa New Zealand Africa Malcolm MacDonald Dominions Dominion Amery Mandard Herbert Mar Argentine Raxit Uruguay Tam Williams Lab Hore Belluha Britain Cy Brown Jurgin

Upward Lift in NSW Employment and Harvest Prospects

The monthly summary from the government production bureau notes rising employment in NSW, with expectations of another large wheat harvest. It records improved activity in secondary industries and a rise in output to 2,700,334 units, compared with the prior year’s quarter.

Bypney Gavramon Brailyuctan Mfr Waites

Cocaine Dealers Two Chinese Charged

Redney Tuesday report details the arrest of Walter War and Thomas Chung both aged 46 in Clarence Burget. They faced charges for possessing cocaine after a rented car search revealed a brown paper parcel with multiple packets. Prosecutors alleged the cocaine was produced in Java and smuggled into Australia under a forged German label. War denied being the principal dealer. Chung said he could obtain six ounces. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

Redney T Wo Clarence Burget Central Court Walter War Carpenter Thomas Chung Clerk Weer Chung Altegn Jasin Austalia War Thar Chung Australle

Sterling Sharp Decline After Bank Policy View

New York reports a sharp fall in sterling to 3.31 percent with a net loss of 7.58 dollars after a brief touch of 3.3138. Bankers attribute the drop to British fiscal policy rather than an exhaustion of Bank of England support.

New York Bank of England

Strong Drive Against Sterling Hits London Markets

Financial editors report a continental push against the pound today as funds move from Switzerland, Holland, Paris, and New York. The pound sinks to its weakest since September amid fears over Britain unemployment funds and misread remarks by Mr. MacDonald and Mussolini.

London Calegraph Stertia Belling Fwitserland Holland Paris New York Rane Aritian Funda Me. MacDonald Mussolini Turin Inter Sterling

Explosion at Sydney Building destroys floor sections

An explosion rocked a William Street building occupied by General Rubber Co. this afternoon. Heavy machinery was blown through floors, but no injuries were reported. The blast rattled the multi storey structure and panicked occupants. the time of the blast remains unknown.

William Street General Rubber Co

Hindus in Revolt Against Gandhi Move in Calcutta

Hindu leaders in Calcutta and Benares denounce Gandhi's decree on untouchables and petition the Vice Regal Protectorate, stating the National Congress interferes with internal Hindu religion and its practices.

Calcutta Benares Hindulore Gandhi Jeadera Ray Woking Queen

Threats of Direct Action Over New Dole Rules Reach Coal Fields

A tense confrontation emerges as Northern Coalfields brace for action over new dole regulations. Police are injured during disturbances in Glebe Town Hall with authorities mobilizing 50 extra officers to Cessnock and surrounding areas. Workers in the South Maitland Field and Unemployed Union plan to refuse work, fearing further budget cuts and hardship among the unemployed.

Byoney Turbury Ies Cotenock Syday Custu Glebe Town Hall Cessnock South Maitland Sydney Cesnock Senday J. B. Martin Thi Unem

Unemployed Marchers Seize Cemmock Police Yard for Meeting

A large crowd of unemployed workers from surrounding towns besieged the Cemmock police yard to hold a meeting. Speakers urged the dole be supplied within hours or further action would follow.

Tosuday Cemmock Meni H. ‘Anson

Soviet Laws Question on Validity of Russian Law

The Divaren Court heard arguments on the validity of Savin yrurringu related to a Belair Twarl. Petitioner Av Jotun Whinnteldt seeks a divorce from Lydie Binmfelat on grounds of biueduct with Valdemar Kaaken. Kaaken successfully applied for a writ of commination to allow evidence on Bovleh quajrians.

Rydney Thrmilay Savin Yrurringu Jumticn Hayoe Lydie Binmfelat Valdemar Kaaken Kaaken

Gander mocks Canberra giants riding roughshod claim

In Sydney, Mr J Gander MP described prominent Australian leaders as "pygmies" upon entering Parliament, asserting an absence of inferiority complex and bragging he and his colleagues ride roughshod over opponents on points of order. He cited Lyons Theodore Parkhill Moullin as examples and spoke at Granville.

Sydney Fly Granville J. Gandeer Canberra Thorn Lyons Theodore Parkhill Moullin Tom

War on Rabbits in Sydney Sparks Official Alarm

Local ministers and agricultural leaders warn of a fast spreading rabbit problem across the area. Pastors and farmers fear damage to crops and livelihoods as officials consider control measures and stricter enforcement to halt the invasion.

Sydney Thewtay Divexderk Iif

Debt Proposal Hints at Washington Stance on Elections

The Treasury department remained absent as Minor Minnsolini pushed for a cancellation or reduction of the levy. Indications suggest the War will not be dragged into the political campaign. The stance on interest and installment payments due December 18 remains problematic.

Wnshington Hiaty End Treasury’ Department Minnsolini United Hintew

Two Collieries Idle After Meeting At Dole Insulations

Workers at Stanford and Richmond Mata collieries were persuaded not to work today after a meeting at the dole insulations. Both mines remained idle as employers and miners discussed conditions and potential changes.

Prateat Dole Stanford Richmond

Government firm on procedures for new application forms

Acting Prime Minister said the government would not delay the decision to require completion of the new application forms. He stated the procedures must be followed as elsewhere and could not be altered.

Stoney Tursday Commork Preminr Irianor Cosmeida

Missed crowd sees ship depart Thames docks

A large crowd including reporters awaited Mrs Miller at the Thames docks. The ship, lowered by a gangway, carried Mrs Miller and an official stated they wished to avoid publicity. Captain and crew drove away swiftly with only small baggage, leaving the crowd disappointed.

London

Notice of Motion in Upper House Precautionary Steps Taken

In the Legislative Council the Vice President and government members discussed the adjournment for a one day session. Deputations from Rosl area were heard as governments-watch monitored distress over food prices and potential unrest. The debate touched on maintaining order and that stay orders may affect many suburbs.

Retanion Salesi Stoney Coston Legislative Council Ib6line Weaneh Talice Glens Mewan Ens

Danish Orders Worth Million At British Exhibition

Parliamentary reports state that organizers informed the House that business at the British Exhibition in Copenhagen approached 1.1 million pounds. Large coal and related orders were planned, signaling strong overseas trade activity.

London Col Colville Overseas Trade Department House of Commons Copennhaven

Police Beatens During Glebe Meeting Riot

Three policemen faced a violent mob while breaking up an unemployed protest in Glebe on Tuesday. Rioters attacked with weapons, wounding Sergeant G Menard, First-Club Sergeant Ellis, and Constable Cook as crowds gathered outside the Olebe Town Hall. reinforcements arrived, crowd dispersed, injuries reported including scalp wounds and a fractured bone.

Sidney Olebes Ulebe G. Menard Ellis Cook Berto Anda Howard Ellie Monard Hilla

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