09 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note shows unclear phrasing about a debt or obligation. Readable bits mention a person named Buyin and a possessive owe, with surrounding garbled text suggesting a contract or promise. No definite date, place, or outcome is identifiable from the fragment.
A £1,000,000 private enterprise plans to make loans to needy farmers aiming to ease hardship and provide financial relief through new credit facilities and support programs.
An announcement from the Western Convention reports a new company with capital of £1,000,000 to aid necessitous farmers. The secretary of the Producers' Advisory Council, Mr C L A Abbott, says committees in country towns will handle applications, aiming to ease ruin and support a constitutional pattern for government. The speech highlights hopes for swift relief and broader policy changes.
Melbourne City Council on a 26 to 4 vote refused to allow Mr Lang to open his Victorian campaign at Melbourne Town Hall citing his repudiation policy. The Lord Mayor said the decision was not party driven but tied to Lang's stance, with debate over suitability and public sentiment at the Town Hall.
Sydney report says the House of Representatives will lack a majority when it meets on Tuesday. Telegrams show Beasley and NSW members Eldridge Lazzarini Ward cannot attend before April 22 and Prime Minister replies confirming attendance gaps and continued government strategy across states.
Melbourne reports Mr Lyons says a Senate rejection of the Fiduciary Bill would force a three to four month wait for a double dissolution and a public appeal. He plans to address Adelaide tomorrow and tour Australia, aiming to inform the people.
A council officer resigns amid city administration shifts. The action follows the transfer of duties and the start of a replacement process. The event signals changes in the city leadership and its ongoing governance.
Fragmented report details a Bucharest trial run by Dutch authorities, mentioning 270 sums in a European market and alleged espionage ties. The court hears charges about military procurement and wartime inflation amid a broader fear of disease and supply shortages.
Mr Lang's tour notes reflect on wartime strategy and political stances. Language is garbled but indicates discussions of battles, allies, and potential outcomes amid confusion about loyalties and territorial control.
A chaotic statement criticises a plan and efforts to address unemployment amid political tension. The document hints at labor anger and opposition to a proposed agreement, with references to workers and civil rights figures and a broad warning about political manipulation.
In Renin town Liberal candidates faced disruption as a protest at a town hall meeting escalated. Police restrained demonstrators after a clash with supporters and alleged improprieties in the campaign amid tense election events.
The fragmentary notice mentions London invitation details and several diplomats and officials including Themlar, Germ Chamvelton, Uwe Favela Minter, Dee Curtin, and Cait Lorine. It references an extended invitation and a diplomatic corps indent of Italy, plus various titles and placeholders. The text is garbled and contains many unclear names and positions.
A chaotic incident near Jerusalem during Easter Sunday left several victims injured and fatalities reported among Jewish colonists. Reports describe a force marching toward a locality as tensions flared with panicked crowds and retaliatory actions.
A group of 17 Rover Scouts set out from Warburton toward Warragul in Gippsland and have not been heard from since. Reports suggest they may be traveling on foot with informal plans to meet along the way. Local authorities and families await news as the search continues.
Salvage crews report progress on the Malabar wreck, with operators Ayoney and Yury Ulto involved. The Dartun 1H Mote wreck is also referenced, indicating ongoing recovery efforts and potential salvage operations under uncertain conditions.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Bpesiat Arrangemant Rewer ware and places like Verias and Hom Zealand, with references to Te and Aversiis. The fragmentary lines lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes, leaving a vague note about arrangement and identity without verifiable details.
Lisbon declares war after Madeira revolt and dispatches 1000 troops to blockade the island. Soldiers embark under cover of dawn as authorities vow decisive action against rebels led by Mario Xerye.
Scott arrived at 1 15 pm and left for Palambang continuing to Bima. He remains a few hours ahead of Kingsford Smith's time, maintaining lead in the race.
A fragmentary caption notes an air secretary's tribute in London to Commander Glen Kidaton on completion of a hike to Michill Capetown. The text hints at a December completion and an anticipated further tribute on his return night, with praise for his service.
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