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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1933
Page
1
Washington circles report President Roosevelt called a White House conference with economic advisers to discuss currency inflation and NRA program stakes. Viewers say Wall Street and conservatives want a firm statement against inflation while lenders fear delayed investment and policy indecision.
Fragmentary report describes an NRA code for unemployed fed to the Recovery Admin by a federation of employed organisations. Mentions grant of 14 dollars per week with extra per dependent, minimum wage 60 cents, emergency work amid codification of industries causing a standstill.
Henry Ford announced a plan to move Ford employees toward a 32 hour week with wages not less than 60 cents an hour, potentially returning to a 40 hour week within six to eight weeks and aiming for an average of 25 under the automobile industry code. The NRA spokesman and Ford indicated no intention to sign the code yet.
In London on Saturday the total amount applied for bills yesterday was 158 160. The allotment in bills at months stood at 45 000 000 with a rate of 4 8 16 per cent and 5 11 80 for the week. This rate marks the lowest yet, with the previous low on the fourth when the average rate was paid.
Perry retained the championship by defeating Batoh 6-4 1-8 6-9 1-6 in a stringed match. Elisabeth Ryan defeated Misa Round in the mixed doubles 6-1. Perry played with a tape on his knee and sprained it near the end.
Berlin reports Dr Goebels vows to end unemployment, saying two million more workers should return by summer 1934. He claims two million have already returned and asserts no war exists except against unemployment. invites visitors from Paris London or New York to concentration camps.
Archduke Otto Hapsburg writes that fascism must be rejected and Austria should aim for a consultational, democratic monarchy akin to England. He says the time for registration is not ripe and restoration must be achieved by regal methods. He refuses involvement in adventurous political ventures.
The United Manufacturers urge Premier Deladier to cut living and manufacturing costs to revive exports. Since 1929 France’s exports fell from 129 billion francs to 18.633 billion francs and closures rise as factories wind down export departments.
A remarkable 490 unemployed Britons left London for Rome today led by Father Martindale and twenty priests. The pilgrims, many jobless for years, hope their audience with the Pope will yield moral and material gains addressing unemployment.
In Cairo on a Saturday four Arab bandits stopped craftsman John Howard and his fiancée Miss Tippett. Howard grappled a robber but another fatally shot him at close range and the attackers robbed the pair. Mrs Tippett fled and later identified one suspect to police trackers who arrested three men.
In Sydney the Botany wool and basil strike threatens to spread to butchers tanners storemen and packers if unresolved this week. Meetings failed to move both sides with workers insisting on a con and employers vowing no talks until workers return. Federation support and looming plant closures forecast growing industry disruption.
About 700 to 800 unemployed residents of Canberra presented a petition to Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs at Government House. The petition terms are not disclosed until advisers are consulted. A committee earlier met to frame the petition and verify His Excellency’s pleasure.
Rev F M Haydon presides at a Canberra gathering of the coin appointed unemployed committee in Canon Robertson's absence. A cheque for ten pounds is presented by the Governor General.
Treasury officials announced a delay in delivering the New South Wales budget, with changes in several figures causing the postponement to Thursday.
The Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs sent a personal cheque for £10 to a city relief committee. The funds aim to alleviate distress among the needy in Canberra, and the committee greatly appreciates the Excellency's practical sympathy. Several unemployed men with large families face hardship in the city.
The New York Stock Exchange announced Newark New Jersey as the site for the new stock exchange to escape high taxes on brokers profits and stock transfers proposed by New York City. The exchange is slated to open October 3.
The bell from the former German cruiser Emden, stolen from the Australian War Memorial Museum, is being sought in San Francisco. Police check incoming vessels after a cable from the Commissioner of Police. A German suspect named Charles Kadmel is believed to be involved, according to police reports.
Unprecedented floods force evacuations across Delhi area with villages taking refuge in the new capital. Thousands of acres inundated and malaria outbreaks worsen the misery.
The MCC team assignment for India yesterday lists D. Jardine and fellow players including Langridge Walters Verity and Nichols. Thomas Moult of the Daily Telegraph notes Jardine has been instructed not to employ leg theory bowling in India. The MCC term body line defines the request to avoid body line bowling while Jardine agrees.
Reports claim the M C C instructed against body line bowling on the India tour. Diarists and editors challenge the claim, calling it fantastic and urging caution. Key figures like Mr. Jardine and Mr. Leveson Gower deny knowledge of any such guidance.
Canberra defeats Goulburn 10 to 3 at Queanbeyan Showground to claim the Carr Cup while Crookwell retains the Massy Cup with a 14 to 12 win over Queanbeyan. The match featured standout youth players Makin O'Brien and Riley and was the first country game broadcast on station 2CA.
France Britain United States and Italy close to a two stage disarmament plan. A four year preparatory period would ban new arms with supervision, followed by substantial reductions. Deladier and Boncour pushed progress at a Paris luncheon with UK and US officials.
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