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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1932
Page
1
Britain's memorandum on German disarmament stresses that any breach threatens the Versailles Treaty. London urges a mutual disarmament framework while backing Geneva talks, warning against forcing a settlement and calling for patient diplomacy to advance a comprehensive conference among the involved nations.
Mr Lloyd George alleges German armament secrecy and a breach of faith by victorious nations over the Versailles treaty. He contrasts Britain’s stance with others and warns that opposition to equality of armaments may split political unity amid German efforts to gain sovereignty. He cites secret German armaments as a potential stronger factor than President Hindenburg’s actions.
In a case from Monday in Swift Tarmer county, Henderson is accused of killing Mrs. Henderson during an assault with a hammer at a hospital. Investigating physicians say the injuries resulted from a fall while the hammer was used, with hair and blood matching a missing woman. The Crown prosecutor asserts the hammer caused the fatal head injuries, and the instrument was later found hidden.
Reported plan to make the Japanese navy independent of United States oil supplies with a large contract to the Soviet Naptha Syndicate. Tensions over Shanghai and Manchuria drive Tokyo to seek Russian oil. a Japanese business delegation visits Moscow to finalize the deal amid worsening Russo Japanese friction.
Reports say veteran cricketer Will Hobbs may wear flannels on a voyage to Toulon to join the Cronies. He plans overland travel avoiding the Bay of Biscay and may attempt a route via India, with uncertainty about equipment and confirmation from The World.
Berlin reports Government plans to raise cheap capital by forming two large institutions. The Industrial Financing Institute will mobilize up to £1,000,000 from banks unable to lend immediately. It aims to free banks to support industrial undertakings by taking over debtors and refinancing them.
Sydney—The Premier Mr Stevens announced the Cabinet has decided to keep the State Lottery operating and to divert all net profits to hospitals. He said earlier plans to abolish the lottery faced strong opposition, with supporters wary that hospital funding would suffer without lottery revenue. The Finance Minister Mr Weaver resisted any lottery restrictions, arguing the lottery has been a major factor in government funding.
Sydney Monday reports the finance position of New South Wales to be settled by the Premier with a Budget Speech in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The budget provisions have been largely prepared but faced scrutiny from new supporters. Decisions of importance are expected to be included in the opening remarks and political events ahead.
At a City Council Airvtrinity Committee meeting Lord Mayor Walder tabled a cable from Electricity Department manager Forbes Mackay about negotiations with Callender Construction Co. on a failed supply. The firm offered a price near 70,000 pounds with extensions to cover future work, while the present claim stood at 240,000 pounds. Mackay urged acceptance of the offer.
A special air shipment will transport blood by plane to Fridbana for a paralysis patient. Arrangements arrange a reduced quantity from Cullen Park Aylaura. Blood will be packed in an ice sealed thermos and rushed to Good Asylum at Grishana for immediate intravenous use.
Sydney reports political circles expect the Budget to be delivered midweek with a possible small cut in the 1/- in the £ unemployed relief tax and a broader 18 percent reduction anticipated. Legislative Assembly members and ministers saw pay reductions, with implications for other official salaries and a suggested extra payment to country members. The Premier may mention the measure in his budget speech.
An elderly man, Willa James sn ooley, jumped from the Hartaup Pride hia morning and struck the watar Tort Ari. He was picked in by & tie and taken to the Goveanment boat shed, where fist nig was rendered, him wan] they removed 19 hospital in an uncon 'rate condition. It was ciased that the man climbed over the railing, balanced diecent, and then snaped, I! 'When Connolly was taken to hos pital, the doctors found that his in-l aw were comparatively alight. He struck the water feet fret and the only outward arm of injury wan 2 Jatnalt cot on the nea. He died cudgenly, apparently tram whack. 1, TM man'e auicide in the sinth among the Deidae wer opened for trac.
In a Bankstown eviction riot retrial at Darlinghurst Court, 16 defendants appeared. Judge Curlache ordered warrants for a man arrest and set a 14 day execution window. The Crown Prosecutor said clashes between police and rioters left many injured. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The centenary of Sir Walter Beall’s death will be marked in Canberra with a tribute tomorrow evening. An ovation will be given by General W. MacNicoll. The Canberra Highland Society and other groups arranged the event in cooperation with several societies and institutes in Queanbeyan and Canberra.
A Royal Commission is urged to be appointed to investigate exchange rates. The United Country Party General Secretary Muneo stated action would follow Britain’s precedent. A proposed paramission would set an exchange adjustment and establish a new rate basis.
Melbourne relay team members Oticai histon and W Barwick claim they were underpaid during a tour. The group says organizers failed to address due compensation, with Parwick noting attempts to discuss the issue but withholding details about dates or the tour itself.
In Cavan Bean Macenten, Minister for Finance, warned that the government would act swiftly as it faced a controversial move against public servants amid unrest in Beltiah county. The minister said a further manifestation of threat would be dealt with promptly and decisively.
Charges of conspiracy in a fraud case were brought at the Central Summons Court against William John Curtis Hugh Donala Mefntoah and Edmund Cowell. The hearing turned sensational when Mr Wait KC challenged prosecutor Mr Maughan over alleged advisory ties, while Maughan denied such capacity. The case centers on a cheque fee of £12 750 and funds traced to a Chartres Tred og Co source used to buy a share in Tivoll Company.
If wheat and wool truckings improve, retrenchment among railway men may be less likely. The force has seen many retirements in recent months, cutting the surplus worker count considerably.
The overdrawn finances reached 9900 with a line of purchase. Widespread crossfire erupted between counsel as judge ruled. Mr Maughan clashed with Mr Watt while Mr Windeyer swore in, and the case adjourned amid threats of conspiracy charges and warnings about ongoing prosecution.
New tram cars to provide employment as government approves purchase of 290 vehicles. Each car costs between 3,000 and 21,000 pounds, with plans to use modern tram types. The move follows demands for safer and more efficient transport and job creation amid ongoing urban modernization debates.
Fragmented report notes no whaling in the Mouth Atlantic while oil operations are curtailed. Estimates suggest up to 23 000 whales may be killed and boiled before the season ends, with a large portion fat and bone. Ships and wireless systems are being reviewed to locate whalers secured by steel ropes and explosive harpoons.
In Moscow Sunday reports reveal Gougouloff’s mother, aunt to the recently guillotined Gougouloff for the Paria assassination, is detained in the Russian Caucasus region on charges of stealing grain intended for the government. The family’s impoverished situation and unclear fate of the mother are noted as the death penalty for theft looms.
A large crowd followed police who raided several unlicensed operators set up near the recent city council ballot. Six men were arrested in connection with illegal ballot activity and alleged irregularities at the scene.
Justice Harvey directs the return of £1000 worth gold held by the Commissioner of Police to Garrett and Devideot Ltd Ayrdmey who secured an injunction to stop the New Zealand Government and police from removing the gold from New South Wales. The case centers on alleged shipment from New Zealand to Australia via Percy Wings and his extradition.
Wing-Commander Harrison and A R McCombe of the Air Accident Investigation Committee travel from Melbourne to Sydney en route to Lismore to inquire into the possible crash near Bumfay.
The funeral for Ralph Virtue, a victim of a major plane crash, drew a large crowd in the district where his family is well known. The coroner opened an inquest today and adjourned it until October 39. Captain Holden and Dr Hamilton’s bodies will arrive in Sydney tomorrow for examination as Civil Aviation investigators, led by Captain Burgess, begin inquiries.
Unclear cause of death reported for two individuals named Caphain Avlden and De, Hamilton. Bodies were found and placed on public display at the mall area this morning. Authorities indicated the exact cause has not yet been determined.
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