16 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references wage policy and a tribunal discussing cost of living. Mentions 14 the brite Gomme ton and 1488 Tarihve in a garbled stream. Names and places are obscured, limiting precise extraction of entities or events.
The Country Party led by Dr Earle Page shows hesitation toward a united Opposition as tariff reform stalls unity. Mr Latham’s letter is to be discussed at the weekly party meeting while the Lyons group and Nationalists weigh terms for cooperation.
Fragmented notes describe Mr. W. M. Hughes supporting the United Party amid a swirl of political chatter. The text references heated debates, various locations, and public interest, suggesting a campaign scene with diverse players and uncertain outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text references Mr Maxwell and Mr Mawel in a disjointed exchange about an accord or treaty. The readable names include Mr Maxwell and Mr Mawel with scattered phrases suggesting a formal agreement, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear facts, dates, or places.
The weekly bank report shows a 21 million increase in note issue while gold value rose by 595 pounds. The gold to notes ratio last Monday stood at 33.48 percent, 7.40 percent above the statutory minimum.
The document from Windsor notes continuing progress toward stability with the King approving calm policy statements. It references government actions and the need for steady development to support babies and harmony, while detailing ongoing trade and administrative measures. Strong entities include Windsor, the King, and governmental bodies shaping the policy.
Ambiguous parliamentary notes describe Amendment Moved POR 3 and a Wheat Bill debate yesterday. Named figures, including Rawany and Miler, discuss advances and potential vote timing amid government plans and national reform context.
Enthusiastic Cooma gathering of about 61 residents and delegates from Monaro and South Coast towns formed the Monaro and South Coast League with aims to secede from New South Wales. A pledge modeled on Riverina precedents was adopted, and cooperation with a Goulburn movement was agreed, with a provisional council to meet next week.
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions voting, a Seay on the Wales, and mentions of people including Mrs Janes and firemen. The legible bits point to a local event or notice with no clear date or outcome.
Reports received by the Standard Food Steamship Company indicate an undetermined number of British subjects and eleven Americans were killed by insurgents in Nicaragua. The dispatches from New Orleans are incomplete and the details are unclear.
The Premier Mr Hilly spoke at the Constitutional Club today in Adelaide. He warned of Australia’s crossroad position and urged that Booth not remain in the position, arguing federation gains are crucial for the country’s future despite South Australia’s tough stance.
A garbled excerpt describes air mail at Rangoon with unclear references to arrival times and routes. The fragment mentions Vietorie Italy and a plan to proceed, but the text is obscured. The readable names include Rangoon and possibly Wall Street era references, but the full meaning remains uncertain.
A chaotic report notes three men discharged in relation to a betting license case. Hastings served as Minster for a duet scene while others faced accusations tied to illegal betting activities. The article mentions a ranch and a parade of unclear details, with several names and places obscured by OCR errors.
Sparse text outlines a proposed act by the Commonwealth government regarding interest penalties and monetary figures for a default scenario. The document references a sum around 41,008,000 and mentions a 183,000 line item, with terms about exemption and timing. The language is garbled, but signals a legislative move on default interest and related payments.
The court records show pleadings in the Mungana case have closed as a Crown decision proceeds. Key figures MacCurmink and Golewet are named in the proceedings. The long hearing focused on the riot and related allegations with final submissions due.
A fragmented report notes no nomination by nationalist party for a state by election. The secretary Mr Mursington indicated delays in the process amid unclear reasons while efforts to secure nominees continue. The piece suggests the public interest and timing around the anticipated candidate selections remains unsettled.
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