05 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
1
Seventy bakers express willingness to cooperate with a coupon plan. They accept Hole Coupons at 3/8 rate to support a contract and supply brand bread. Officials discuss development between bakers and Shadlee, with government and union deputies involved in oversight.
Fragmented report alleges a government dispute amid bids for a bread contract. Ministers, scribes, and the chief secretary discuss tabling correspondence with the contracting firms and the option to supply vouchers instead of cash. Officials seek to prevent delays and seek clarity on the contract terms. The row centers on who may table papers and whether a 40,000 pound guarantor aligns with policy.
The Public Service Salary Reduction Bill passed all council stages after vital amendments, with lower paid officers to bear the cuts and married officers eligible for rebates. Debate featured anti Lang Labour members attacking Mr Lang as the bill’s provisions moved toward the Assembly after the Loan Council meeting. The measure aims to save about £1,840,000 annually, detailing scale cuts by salary bands and rebates for married staff, while noting the political and financial stakes for New South Wales.
A yacht tragedy unfolds during a royal regatta near Cowes as high society figures perish after a boat overturns. A large crowd witnesses the incident aboard the Royal yacht Britannia while Queen Mary is present. Rescue efforts are hampered. witnesses describe a chaotic scene as the vessel sinks and swimmers struggle.
In Chicago, a violent eviction riot left three people dead as police, invoked during a tense confrontation, struggled to restore order. Disturbances centered around a stubborn eviction dispute with bystanders and residents clashing as officers used force to separate the factions.
Sydney report notes libel suits filed against the Labour Daily by Alfred Ernest Robern of Wire Dock seeking 4000 pounds and others including Patslo Maurica Tigich, railway workers’ president, and officials of unions alleging damages from a recent valley event.
Tuesday reports say Prime Minister Scullin planned to present unemployment relief ideas at the Premiers Conference after the Loan Council meeting. Aimed to replace the dole with a rehabilitative system, curb morale issues, and ease bank strain through government financing.
A government response to fears over the Government Savings Bank reopening amid possible war outlines legislation to reopen the bank. Mr Lang stated Parliament would receive the necessary proposals next week as representatives across public bodies and municipalities pressed for continuity. Local leaders from Rutherford and Shire expressed loyalty and urged reopening to support ongoing business.
In New South Wales uncertainty grows over securing funds from the Loan Council to meet this week’s commitments after the Upper House amended the Salaries Reduction Bill. Mr Lang stays in Sydney sending Attorney-General Lamero as deputy and plans to ask the Governor Sir Philip Game for extra Legislative Council appointments.
In Catalonia the plebiscite outcome favors autonomy with overwhelming public support. Madrid may oppose Catalonia draft statutes as President Modiate prepares to present them to Cortes. The central government eyes direct and indirect tax schemes for Catalonia.
The town council reports the Murray River is dangerously close to overflow. About 450 volunteer workers from Mildura have arrived to strengthen levees and shelter residents. The old gaol hosts polio patients while authorities coordinate relief and support for townspeople amid the crisis.
Basra dispatch reports A J Mallison arriving from Karachi and planning a midnight departure for Athens en route to London. He seeks to beat the record by a day and a half with August 5 flight, after limited sleep and a red complexion.
A massive boulder toppled from a slope during a tropical downpour striking a locomotive of the Bt Marit train. The collision derailed cars, injuring several crew members and passengers, with emergency crews rushing to the wreck near the ravine.
Fragmentary report cites Ulm and Mollison related fugitives and a tribute to Lord Wakemfield. The text mentions a bold effort to date and a believed contribution of £9 toward a memorial or fund. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Basle reports renewed Bank of International Credit facility for Germany totaling 20 000 000 pounds over three months. Commissioners discuss political influence, with former chairman O Malley and others questioning parliamentary powers and Commonwealth Bank role.
A constable in Brewarrina was assaulted by a mob and fired his revolver in self defense during the incident. He drew his service weapon after being overwhelmed, suffered injuries, and was hospitalized. A second man was arrested, while the assailants faced charges.
A London report shows widespread protests against government austerity measures. Demonstrators oppose GDP cuts, tax increases, and welfare reductions, urging tax fairness and protection of workers as unemployment concerns rise.
London observers recall the August bank holiday of 1914 with crowded beaches and impromptu pajama parades in Brighton and other towns. Despite festive displays and bright sunshine, the day ended tragically with fatalities and motor accidents, including a mother drowning after watching her son and two daughters.
Newspapers report crowds in Berlin for a holiday festival drawing 260000 attendees worldwide. Police note street celebrations near Wall and city landmarks amid large hall tournament crowds and ticket sales figures.
Dazed reports describe two hundred dancers trapped in a Penarth mid hall blaze. Fire broke out suddenly causing smoke and panic as people rushed to exits. Rescue craft from Penarth yacht clubs evacuated several to safety while others found escape routes blocked.
In Fort Worth on a calm Monday the aviators Habbinw and Jonée proposed a dash to Japan as a prop from Beatite after refueling. They landed at 7:36 aim and began a return toward the Bahrain Sea where they planned to take aboard more fuel before turning back.
The case shows tedious evidence with armbant and tumdsy arguments delayed to next week. Crown and defense dispute procedures while costs mount, with deposits and court statements noted as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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