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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1932

Page

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Indian class franchise talks delay central election plan

London reports the British government accepting a representation plan for Indian classes in federal constituencies while debating franchise methods for the Central Legislature. Ministers consult with Gandhi and MacDonald on practicalities before committing to any award or formal agreement.

London Tein Yorindin Fioary Gandhi Thich MacDonald India

Mystery raid injures two women in Calcutta assault

A party of armed attackers raided a gathering in Calcutta Indlay at about 11 o clock night injuring two women and fatally wounding an elderly man. The assailants hurled a hazardous device causing the chaotic scene as police trace the attackers.

Calcutts — Indlay Revolvel Menigal Ned Lle Ieee

Financial market notes on bounty and currency parity

London reports mixed reactions as officials discuss a bounty cancellation and its impact on currency parity. The Financial Times notes cautious optimism about a compromise while warning against any move that could derail exchange rate stability and return to predevaluation levels.

London Ery Rebourne Mna Saya Gignt Ana Bahai Shahan Eure Financial Times

Note Forgeries Berlin S memory of a bank botom cae

Fragmentary OCR notes in Berlin recount a memorial at a bank counter for a famed forgery incident. The text mentions a speaker, emotional lines, and a jesting tone about remembrance, with garbled names and phrases making details unclear.

WingleSS Planes Sightings Stir London News

London reports new wingless aircraft developments, with details on maneuverability and power. Descriptions mention Glasgow as a testing location and discuss regulations on rotating mechanisms and waste control. Remaining text is fragmentary and unclear in places.

London Seroplanva Deinent Glasgow

Whidden Speaks On Lottery Plans In Monty Update

Mr Whidden stated today that no communication from the Government had been received regarding the proposed lottery at Mol urns Cup Line. He said the lottery would continue once the permit was received and noted the Waterion were at Sent 1 Wome. the lottery would run on Friday.

Bydney Whidden

Lightning Strike Under Tree Kills Four, Burns Ten

A thunderstorm in the Hilfe district struck a tree where several people gathered. Four were killed and ten injured by the bolt and ensuing flames. Authorities report the incident as a fatal weather accident with multiple casualties.

Bellin Bunday Hilfe Inn

Members Salaries Debate Delays Spark Parly Tension

Fragmentary report from Haberfield notes a parliamentary party adopting a plan to defer salaries. The discussion focuses on delaying reforms and considering a 1 percent pay cut as an option, with unclear outcomes and limited readable details.

Town Named After Russian Writer Hinaay

A fragmentary note reports a town named for Russian writer Milleim Gerke within the Honauee region. The text suggests a Soviet ban on the writer and mentions a birthplace tied to Nia 'arogurad, with unclear connections to WidMbAtow and Feoating.

Moscow Milleim Gerke Muri WidMbAtow Hie Nia

German airman to make lecture tour

German airman to tour Northern Australia delivering lectures on his wartime experiences. The visit includes appearances in Albury and other towns as part of a speaking engagement tour highlighting aviation history and military service.

Ryley Monday Hhornyan Wiemnan Hane Bertram Wixen Inchines Australia Albury Bix Lliesary

Italian Army Reservists Called Up Amid Trade Report

The Daily Herald notes a mobilization of about 11800 Italian reservists for mobilization with Canada rerouted by 1000 reservists. It cites Department of Commerce discussions and a June year balance of trade favoring Canada, detailing imports and exports between Australia and Canada and listing products such as frozen beef and canned goods.

London The Daily Herald Buenior Muanolint Balanca Canada Australia Tmporte Vaporta Camuda Balmant Australis

Farmers Debts Amendments For Relief Measure

Sydney Montay notes that during the week the Farmers Pubt Weller Hill No bill will be amended in committee. The main change removes a provision for an advisory committee of editors and shifts focus back to land boards. Treasurer Meggene says receiver fees will average 30 to 20 pounds yearly, with limited intervention rights and conditions under the act for relief applications.

Sydney Montay Weller Hill Apnroval Eaamvtaat

Melbourne Cricket Ground dispute delays settlemen

Melbourne authorities report no settlement yet between the Victorian Cricket Association and the Melbourne Cricket Club over cricket match scheduling. The Australian Broadcasting Commission plans ball by ball commentary and the dispute is to be submitted to an arbitrator who will act as mediator.

Melbourne Victorian Cricket Melbourne Cricket Club Melbourne Cricket Ground Australian Broadcasting Com Winston Ha Ball de Srintiona Dette KC Act

Archbishop Kelly Returns from Sydney Conference

Arch bishop Kelly of Sydney arrived today aboard the Vince Newior after attending the eucharistic congress. He praised younger clergy but noted older men favored retaining the current government. He was accompanied by Minhoy Dwyer of Warge and other clergy.

Sydney Kelly Vince Newior Fairniny de Valera Minhoy Dwyer Warge

License Fee Imposed on Gramophone Record Use

Leading manufacturers plan an annual license fee for dance halls cafes and similar venues using gramophone records. Measures are also being arranged to regulate wireless transmission of records as part of the licensing program.

Davis Cup Entry in Australia Tour Unfolds in Melbourne

Australian participation in the Davis Cup match was discussed by Jack Crawford. Crawford suggested a broader selection approach and noted Australian players awaiting further observation. He indicated that attitudes toward the team may shift with upcoming matches and potential changes in lineup.

Sydney Harbour Tragedy as Cook Dives Overboard

A native cook aboard the steamer City of Canton disappeared after leaping into Sydney Harbour. He surfaced briefly, then vanished. a water police launch searched, finding him later as a man who had been hiding under a coat. He was taken to hospital in a malignant condition. authorities believe he drowned after an apparent sudden delirium.

Sydney City Canton Wax Ha Wax

Tax defaulters list aims at delinquent fees

The Commissioner of Taxation announces an intensive campaign to recover delinquent accounts. The department seeks full disclosure of past failures and pledges steady effort, targeting 14x delinquents while urging cooperation and compliance.

Bynney Mes

Judge Curlewis Taken Seriously By Tinky

Mondhy Judge Cutewis of thy Bieirlot Court Taneh is taken ill at home in Moaman suffering from thrombowle. His Honour recently completed t Wa H4th year and has been a member of the District Court bench for five quare. He previously chaired the Industrial Court Bunch.

Tinky Mondhy Cutewis Moaman

New Minister To Be Chosen This Week

The successor to the Minister for Commerce, Mr Hawker, who resigned last week, has not yet been appointed. The Belin Minister Mr Lyons said a minister would likely be named this week and will temporarily take over the Commerce portfolio. Lyons will be sworn in by the Governor General and will delegate duties to the interim Minister Mr Perkins.

Commerce Hawker Hom Belin Lyons Lyone Department of Commerce Becaus Lyonw Womlatant Perkins

French PM warns on military cuts and German disarmament

Premier Herriot spoke at Cranton on the eve of Langues assembly. He cited a 198% budget cut to the army to 87 officers and 42,000 men and described AF divisions reduced in 101i to 30 in 19 Hy. He argued France bore responsibility for pacification and warned Germany seeks an armed force for aggression. He noted Rhineland return and French market access benefiting Germany despite pressure.

Pate Bundy M. Herriot Cramton France Germany Rhineland IS Aled

Health Inspectors Conference Addressed by Mr Weaver

Health Inspectors Association of Australia urged improvement of community health through education in hygiene and cleanliness. Mr Weaver emphasized training inspectors to guide households, with calls for collaborative support, adequate staffing, and support for healthy towns amid challenging conditions.

Health Inspectors’ Association of Australia Beduys Minster Howitt Mr. Weaver C. T Nanterraeia Arta Romula

Blinding Explosion Injures Man at Surry Hill Shop

A refrigerator repair at Surry Hill today caused a blinding ammonia explosion. Francia Bringewater, 25, was showered with ammonia and blinded as the liquid penetrated his throat. He was hospitalized in serious condition with eye damage likely permanent. A follow-up fire caused further damage but no additional injuries were reported.

Bydney Surry

Liberal party split looms over Simonite relations

In London a rift grows within the Liberal ranks as Sir Herbert Bamvel and Air John Simon discuss closer separation. Thirty six supporters of Mr John Almon meet to assess when the Liberals may join with the Government or split further, with talks of Lord Snowden and Lord Reading possibly altering leadership roles.

London Sir Herbert Bamvel Air John Simon Tolowars Mir John Almon Ot Qian Simonitea

German unions face drive to curb wage cuts

In Berlin Runday unions protested after the Labour Minister announced that any union seeking wage cuts under the emergency order would be prosecuted. A last-minute arbitration decision extended the present rate until February, preserving a 124 percent cut for employers and avoiding a strike by 200,000 coal miners.

Berlin Ruhr

Mrs Edols Plight Over Contempt of Court

A report details Mrs Amyell Yonde facing a contempt sentence from the bankruptcy court after failing to appear for examination. She was ordered to remain in prison for all indepth portions of the inquiry, with the court setting a restricted period until she purges contempt. Further proceedings will determine if she can apply to be brought before the court.

Sydney Amyell Yonde Omdale

Player Writer Ban Noted By State Board

Fragmentary text reports a ban on a player writer by a controlling body with references to a Cricket Maid of Control. A state monitor, Mr. fA. Onlain, says the case has not been fully controlled by the board. The spelling is garbled but suggests broadcasting or writing restrictions for a test player.

Cricket Maid of Control Fa. Onlain Moniter State Control Board

Cottage Destroyed Sea Faces Charge

Seawara Michael Ememady appeared in court today charged with malice for cutting a cottage owned by his father Michael Durmody at Kidcombe. Constable Word described the事件 and the remand was granted to Christchurch Court.

Sydney Seawara Michael Ememady Waframal Tie Te Cuttare Michaal Durmody Kidcombe

Fatal Charge at Union HQ Sparks Martial Scene

A violent mob attacked the United States Mine Workers' Union headquarters in Springfield on Sunday night. Police and officers were injured as a heavily armed group breached a barricade and confronted striking workers amid a tense, chaotic scene.

Springfield

Commonwealth Bonds At Par At Ayunicy Monday

Partial unreadable cryptic note describes bond activity at par with mentions of Mack bine, LPEB, C101/H/0, and ELT/1M/ figures. Indicates slight movements above and below par after adjustments.

Commonwealth

Parliament Adopts Four Sitting Days For Recess In October

Parliament plans four sitting days a week with Friday adjournment through October 11. The Ottawa Agreements reform and customs tariff measures head to the Senate after swift passage in the House. The Senate may recess two to three weeks after handling urgent business as the House shifts to Tuesday sessions to focus on budget, tariffs, and estimates.

Tor Ti Ottawa Tor Fustome Gullett Senate House of Representatives

Sharp Rise Predicted in Wheat Exports Plan

Washington reports a morning conference with President Hoover and the Agriculture Board to map an export plan for surplus farm products. The initial project involves selling 15 million bushels on credit, with federal support and a board purchase to stabilize prices, potentially lifting domestic wheat prices by about 10 cents.

Washington, Bun Fnderal Bourg Reconstruction Hinnnes Corporation Hreaidant-Woover White Houm Connides Ton Corporation Fimnes

Free State Ends Economic Struggle Amid Party Aims

Bray reports a sketch of London where the cabinet wished to influence Anglo Irish inputs but resisted coercion. The former Sinn Fein leader notes the Congress party’s aversion to pressure to end the economic war, signaling a cautious path forward without surrender.

London Bunday- Mimultancoun Mrew Miniaur Br. Lemasn Lourhren Prtagerald Bray An Val

Certificate Withdrawals and Aviation Precautions Followed

The Department of Civil Aviation withdraws some certificates and imposes reexaminations pending the Accident Committee findings. Officials note some moths in Australia may resume operations soon after manufacturers comply with required precautions and immediate instructions are issued to manufacturers and agents.

Ayoney Ds Havilland Aircraft Co Charue Murray Jones Aly Worthinemy Department of Civil Aviation Australia Department’ of “Civil” Aviation Mlebt We Aald

Postmaster Theft Case Involving Goaford Official

A 1924 case centers on Rav Anemins shares valued at £1044 2s 11d. Evidence shows the postmaster at Goaford walked out in August 1924 while an inspector checked the books. Trial details imply misappropriation and the defendant’s alleged actions in New Zealand context.

Rydney Goaford A Fendant New Zealand

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