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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
1
The German expedition abandoned the climb of Nasge Parbat due to sickness among members and heavy winter snow. Pack animals suffered extreme cold and exhaustion. one climber, Herr Miesster, nearly died in an avalanche but was saved. The team plans another attempt next year.
Reynold's News revives talk of MacDonald moving to the Lords and Chamberlain succeeding as Prime Minister. The paper says Ramsay MacDonald is seen as too weak to guide a renewed foreign policy opposed to France. The Foreign Office fears German rearmament could trigger another world war.
In Sydney a miners federation conference plans to discuss resisting wage cuts and may back Central Council push for a general strike across Australia. Delegates from unions including A.B.U. and AWU weigh conciliation against militant strike, with funds and law constraints shaping decisions.
Paris reports unanimous French cabinet approval of the final reply to Germany’s demands. Britain’s nonparticipation disappoints Paris and London, though both sides acknowledge the need to limit armaments and reduce disparities among victorious and vanquished states. The French note urges a common approach and anticipates eventual British alignment.
The Times correspondent reports intensifying food scarcity in South Russia Ukraine and the Volgnasia. Sixty? five peasants have been sentenced to death for grain stealing since September 1 according to Soviet official newspapers.
The Disarmament Conference Bureau is summoned to meet in Geneva on September 21 following correspondence between Arthur Henderson and Sir Eric Drummond. The conference cannot postpone, but if Germany boycotts, the Bureau may adjourn to a later date.
The Board of Trade allows the Export Credits Guarantee Department to lengthen Russian trade credits from 12 to 18 months in approved cases. British manufacturers anticipate securing more orders for machinery that would otherwise go to the continent.
A Manchester Guardian special correspondent foresees October as decisive as Ireland’s farmers fail to meet debts to shopkeepers and banks. IRA influence grows among young farm workers in Dublin drawn to land reform and anti-debt rhetoric amid tightening finances and secret drill fears.
In various districts judges refuse to convict arguing the grain belongs to peasants who sowed it. Isvestia and Pravda urge harsher measures including the death penalty as collectivised peasants withhold the Government grain quota, risking shortages for industrial centers.
In Vancouver and Winnipeg buyers show strong appetite for Canadian wheat with sales near 2 000 000 bushels pushing Winnipeg prices up by half a cent. Chicago prices slip slightly on weak trading while Liverpool quotes rise three cents over Chicago. The New York stock market edges up as political voters watch.
The Observer argues for an immediate or gradual narrowing of the armament gap between the Allies and Germany. It says the United States Italy and Britain must enter discussions before the Disarmament Conference on September 29, criticizing the tactic of waiting for France's reply.
The Treasury announces that a 2.5 billion franc loan lent by the French public last year has been repaid under the original terms. Foreign credits obtained by the Treasury during the crisis of August and September 1931 have been fully repaid on or before due dates with no right to reclaim any portion.
Report says Mr de Valera plans to issue an ultimatum to Britain over land annuities. If unmet, the Free State will use funds to relieve victims of the economic war begun by Britain.
The Sunday Times runs a copyright piece by Signor Mussolini titled Germany within her rights. It argues that disarmament by the powers could stop Junkers threats and avert war, while Italy and Britain weigh their stance and the impact of aloofness on Britain’s global prestige.
Cosgrave supporters say de Valera alienates property owners and workers by provoking controversy to seek fame and money for an economic revolution. They argue small farmers and laborers must learn from hardship that he is not the savior Ireland needs.
Anna Gullett sister of H. Gullett Minister for Trade and Customs vanished from Leura Leighton Lodge after leaving at 5 p m Saturday. Constable Bugden led search efforts with about 60 locals from Katoomba and Leura failing to find her as mist set in. Search plans to resume at daybreak with more parties organized tonight.
Mr. S. M. Bruce prepared for converting the New South Wales loan maturing November 1. He spoke with directors of the Bank of England and Westminster Bank and will consult further before advising the Government. City circles note lingering misconceptions about Australia’s economic position due to Lang regime anxieties.
An official estimate shows Germany will need to import 500000 tons of grain next year due to bad weather at harvest end eroding earlier estimates. The assessment warns of continued supply constraints amid Europe’s grain market pressures.
The piece notes a stock recovery over six months easing tensions but warns high Commonwealth fixed interest yields at 4.5 percent to 7.5 percent may hinder a New Youth NSW conversion. It suggests Mr. Bruce may explain NZ vs AU exchange rate differences and why Australia maintains its current rate to attract investors.
In a letter to the Presa Mr Ernest Cockburn argues dominion port wine preferences harm British interests. Mr S M Bruce counters with British trade data showing exports to Australia far exceed Portugal and colonies, and notes substantial British capital in Australian wine and many Britons employed there. The exchange highlights Portugal trade versus Australia trade and wine investment outcomes.
Muswellbrook police arrest a swagman on vagrancy charges related to the Tamworth mystery. The detainee will face Muswellbrook court. An inquest set for Tamworth is adjourned to October 10. A further search for the missing tin skeleton party continues. Detective Sergeant McRae leads the case and is due back in Tamworth tonight.
Light showers in Sydney today but the Randwick meeting is expected to be fine with prospects of good weather. The track will be heavy and conditions may affect the racing.
Two children swept away and drowned in a stormwater canal near Parramatta Road Camperdown during the storm. The victims were Vincent John Brown aged years and Beden Francis Brown aged years. Four other boys narrowly escaped. one man rescued by his father. Bodies not yet recovered.
Australian delegates at Ottawa assure that cheap colonial labour will not occur and that Australian industry interests are fully safeguarded. The statement emphasizes strong protection for local manufacturers and rejects worst fear scenarios.
A wooden ferry named Observation exploded on a New York harbor trip, hurling 30 workers from Rikers Island and Bronx to death or injury. Witnesses say boilers exploded and debris and bodies flew high into the air before the craft vanished in smoke. Rescue boats rushed to recover the dead and injured as responders treated the dying at shore.
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