War debts should be cancelled, says Neville Chamberlain
London reports Neville Chamberlain tells Leeds Chamber of Commerce that global harm from unpaid war debts warrants cancellation. He cites Europe’s ten year struggle to meet payments without American loans, urging write‑offs to avoid drags toward economic collapse and anti American measures.
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London
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Neville Chamberlain
Europe
America
Lye
Dreven
Amieplea Tint
Buenos Aires Debtors Suspend Foreign Debt Payments
The Buenos Aires Chamber of Deputies voted for an indefinite suspension of debt repayments abroad, labeling Argentina the era s biggest debtor with approximately 140 million dollars owed, much of which is tied to the United States. Separate conferences sought by Recorder Special Cables.
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Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Chamber of Deputies
America
Warm Springs
Georgia
Roosevelt
Stimson
Washington
Kooxewil
Gallant Effort To Find Hinkler Praised by Committee
London reports the Hinkler search committee publicly thanks Capt. Hope for the gallant and unselfish effort in searching for the missing airman. The committee notes Hope volunteered without guarantee of penny expenses and highlights his dedication to the mission.
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Hinkler
Recorder
London
Hinkler Search’ Committee
Capt
Hope
Man Electrocuted at Mount Bold Dam Site
Adelaide news reports rigger Mr Wh Drew aged 30 was instantly killed when his neck and left arm touched a 400 volt power line at Mount Bold reservoir dam excavation works. Drew, a worker for Fisher and Gertledge, was a widower with three children.
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Adelaide
Wh Drew
Carlisle Street
Glanville
Mount Bold Reservoir
Minister Drowned in Water Tank Near Nyngan
Sydney reported Nyngan police found the body of Rev S Wooley in a partly filled water tank about three miles from the township. His clothing was found on the Bogan River after he disappeared on Monday.
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Sydney
Nyngan
S Wooley
Bogan
Beach carnival plans next Monday at Bolomontown Beach
The pedestrian event at Bolomontown Beach carnival is set for next Monday with an open entry. Handicaps will be published in tomorrow's issue of The Re.
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Bolomontown Beach
More Than 400 Bookmakers in Adelaide Paid to Evade Police
P J Hegarty, president of the South Australian Sportsmen's Social Club, testified before the Betting Commission that Adelaide hosts over 400 bookmakers. He estimated about £200,000 yearly paid to dodge police and cover other costs in the metropolitan area. He noted widespread betting in hotels, shops, and private homes, with agents and drivers collecting bets and earning commissions. Since 1992, hotel betting rose sharply by about 200 percent, while legal bookmakers increased.
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Adelaide
P. J. Hegarty
South Australian Sportsmen’s Social Club
Hegarty
Tally Hotels
Soermakers
Dalakde
Seem
Caris
Queensland delegates oppose further action with MCC
Hutcheon and Hartigan of Brisbane declare opposition to actions risking embarrassment with the Marylebone Cricket Club. They reject sending the cable to England and criticize colleagues. O’Connor accuses certain Board of Control members of placing Australia in an unenviable position and calls retaliation as the remedy.
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Brisbane
Hutcheon and Hartigan
Queensland
Board of Control
Marylebone Cricket Club
England
O'Connor
Australia
Free State election in Dublin quiet after large turnout
More than 1,700,000 electors voted amid unprecedented interest. Cosgrave backers expect gain of twelve seats while De Valera predicts anti-treaty majority of 22. Lord Mayor Bryne was struck as a De Valera supporter attacked. voter intimidations reported.
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Dublin
Free State
Cosgrave
de Valera
Bryne
Pay envelopes lighter for Port Augusta railway staff
Port Augusta workers felt the new ward’s effect as fortnightly pay envelopes were lighter by about 15. Mayor Beerworth said practical application of the award would be even more severe than anticipated, following theoretical discussions since the award’s delivery.
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Port Augusta
Commonwealth Railway
League of Nations to discuss Persia oil concession dispute
Geneva dispatch says the League of Nations council will examine Britain and Persia over the cancelled Anglo-Persian oil concession. A Persian memo argues many statements arose from misunderstanding and hopes most issues will be clarified on Thursday.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Britain
Persia
Australian Recital Praised by Critics in London
David Sisserman, the Australian musician, delivered a highly praised recital in London. Critics lauded his performance and noted his upcoming return to Australia.
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London
David Sisserman
Australia
Italy's Proposal on War Debts for U.S. Talks
Italian delegates traveling to America to discuss war debts will propose a final lump sum settlement. The Star in a leader blames the payment toward settlement.
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Rome
America
64 Tons of Letters Carried By Air Mail
During 1932 the volume of letters carried by air mail from Britain reached 64 tons, a 20 percent increase from the previous year.
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Air Mail
London
Britain
Rescue Costs for Paddy Whelan Air Rescue
Melbourne reports the Federal Government plans to recoup about £500 of the £4,500 expense for sending two Air Force planes to rescue Paddy Whelan stranded on Salt Lake 200 miles from Forrest.
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Melbourne
Thelt
Air Force
Paddy Whelan
Salt Lake
Forrest
Dar ligghurst man in fifth floor fall faces critical injury
George Campbell aged 64 suffered a fractured skull and lacerations to the head and right foot after a fall from a fifth floor flat window in Dar ligghurst this morning. He was admitted in a critical condition. police note he had been in poor health.
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SNC, Weanesaay
George Campbell
Darligghurst
Campbell
Intermediate Examination Results Pirie Candidates Pass List
Adelaide report lists successful Pirie candidates who passed the required number of subjects in the Intermediate Examination. The results, announced last night, include the complete list of students who secured the necessary subjects.
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Adelaide
Pirie
Australian tennis championships at Kooyong detailed results
The Kooyong championships continued in warm weather with numerous singles and doubles results. Notable matchups include Gleduil versus Hopman, Vines with partners, Crawford with Hasnett, and the women’s doubles champions Buck and Cox. Several participants earn marks in events across Ex L Fy A M2 Pe and related subjects.
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Melbourne
Kooyong
McConachy Still Leading Lindrum in Gold Cup Match
McConachy maintains the lead over Lindrum in the Gold Cup contest as scores show McConachy at 6000 with a 45 to 1 advantage, while Lindrum trails at 12,369. The update notes latest scores and positions in the ongoing clash.
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Recorder
London
Lindrum
Temperatures Hit 101 Degrees Yesterday
The high reached 101 degrees yesterday, marking another hot day as heat continues in the region. Weather officials urged residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak sun.
Press Advertising Proclaimed Best by The Recordes Columns
The record notes that press advertising is the most economical and effective option. A forthcoming column promises proof of this claim in the next issue or segment of The Recordes.
MCC Reply Endorsed by Punch Humor and League Hint
Newspaper interviews praise the Marylebone Cricket Club reply as approved. Punch humorously suggests referring the matter to the League of Nations in a satirical note.
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Dar
London
Promp
Marylebone Cricket Club
League of Nations
Government intervention questioned after silent prime minister
A wireless call from London reports the Prime Minister discussed possible Commonwealth government intervention in a heated dispute but refused to reveal details from confidential ministerial talks. The report cites Mr Bruce and Mr Lyons, highlighting the ongoing controversy and the PM's stance on confidentiality.
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Lyons
Bruce
London
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Silence Please Appeal to Cricket Fans in Sydney Visit
English cricket team members arrived in Sydney from Melbourne. Officials request the public refrain from objectionable remarks during the match.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Cricket Ofemia
Hill Faces Pressure Over National Government Offer
In Adelaide on Wednesday Premier Mr Hill disclosed that without Cabinet consultation he offered Liberal and Country League three portfolios in a proposed National Government. Party critics and Labor colleagues questioned the move as discussions opened about his prospects of going to London as Agent-General. The Labor Party adjourned its meeting to allow fresh debate on the issue and Hill’s private negotiations.
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Adelaide
Labor Party
Hill
Liberal and Country League
Liberal Country League
Gabliet
Hii
London
Slow to Act on Leather Prices from Australia
In a letter to the Premier's office, the Victorian Agent General in London accuses Australian tanners of dilatory pricing and supplying leather details. He notes only four quotations from the Commonwealth, warning that delays hindered large orders if prices and samples were satisfactory. His push to boost imports has sparked discussion rather than trade.
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Melbourne
London
Metal markets await January forward quotes from LME
Australian Mines and Metals Association reports London Metal Exchange quotations for January 24 with spot and forward prices for COPPER LEAD SPARTER SILVER and GOLD. Copper spot 1411 3/. three months fall 4/44. various electralytic and wire bar adjustments. Lead spot unchanged at 10 10/. forward rise 4/3. Silver cash rise 1/5 4-8. forward 1/5 a-16. Gold open market price 46 1/5. fall 1/-.
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Adelaide
Ecomding
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange
Lady Bailey Leaves For London On Way To Paris
Lady Bailey departs Wenla Aerodrome near Oran for Paris en route to London in a Recorder Special. The flight marks her travel plans as she moves from North Africa to Europe.
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Recorder
London
Bailey
Wenla Aerodrome
Oran
Paris
Tax proposals urged to aid graziers by Ogilvie
H P Ogilvie representing the Graziers Vigilance Committee urged the Taxation Commission to modify rules for pastoral profits. He pressed that undistributed profits and losses be treated differently for pastoral companies, promoting averaging, forward losses carry, and taxation only on undistributed profits. He opposed dual taxation and a Canberra headquarters.
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Melbourne
Taxation Commission
H. P. Ogilvie
Graziers
Canberra
England in icy grip on a cold London Wednesday
London reports persistent below zero temperatures as ice and snow affect daily life. Our London correspondent notes the severe cold and observes popular ice and snow activities, while reporting the death yesterday of the Earl of Chesterfield aged 79 who long served in the Royal household.
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London
England
Constance
Earl of Chesterfield
London Corres~pondent
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