19 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented report notes state bills on tenant relief and interest reduction. Mentions actions by Agriculture and a potential moratorium amendment. Several garbled names and places appear. no clear dates or outcomes are readable.
Fragmentary OCR reports a prospector named Frank Singre working near Alice Springs at 4 Year ARO m proapentor with effort and cyan involvement. A distant figure mentions a sum around £3,000 and a claim of charity aid, with references to almani Orth Of eid brinalog Ws for the Yearth.
A woman identified as Howsemaid died by electrocution today at Moat Woolworth Street in Sydney. The right hand injury is noted, with bystanders attempting artificial respiration. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities and police.
A well known theatrical producer J Rolla faced a £100 fine after failing to lodge tax returns. The case cited unemployment tax and taxation rules, with authorities insisting on compliance to keep workers employed and to avoid penalties.
In Sydney Tuesday Mr Kilpatrick accused the Government of withholding farmers' wheat proceeds after sale. He said liens were held and the suspense account for payments had not been in credit since July, leaving farmers unpaid while funds remained in government accounts.
London reports heavy rain and stormy weather causing widespread damage along the shoreline. Frigid winds and rough seas hamper coastal towns including Winchelsea where waves threaten to undermine bungalow houses and a mobile loss is noted with three fatalities.
At Central Court on Wednesday William B Williamson and Thomas Brown were charged with receiving rents and misappropriating about 12,000 pounds. Williamson admitted difficulty accounting for 47,000 pounds from client funds, citing rent reductions and client money used to support personal costs. Hearing adjourned.
Temora inquiry into the air fatality of Julian Golden and C W Ruston hears that the Rudder fracture may have caused the crash. Coroner J A Bradley and aviation officials review the crash site and prior maintenance. Deputy-analyst Edgar Johnston presents an Accident Investigation Committee report.
In the Legislative Assembly debate on the 1917 railway service bill, Mr Bavin denounced the bill as a deliberate breach of a solemn state undertaking. The discussion touched on loyalty, strikes, and power over government decisions, with the bill advancing after closures and committee divisions.
Weather stops play at The Oval with constant rain delaying the New Zealand vs England test. Reported there is little hope for resumed action tomorrow as no play occurred before lunch on Tuesday.
In a misspelled letter from The Valley Express London, Mr M D Lyon reports tensions over England fixtures. The manager denies a front page claim two thousand pounds would be involved and notes one more match remains in the England series. A proposed September 14 Oval test to replace Yorkshire v England is discussed, with Hawke quoted doubting a postponement and warning September mid period may be too late for serious cricket.
The Superannuation Board decided to convert holdings totaling £2,267,000 into Commonwealth stock. About £1,087,000 went to the State Government with the remainder to the Commonwealth. On Monday 4,104 applications were filed across registrations involving £35,000,010. new conversions list names, banks, and commissions. A fourteen-year-old boy from Sydney offered to convert his bonds, praising Australia’s spirit amid financial difficulties.
The Cabinet sub committee met three hours to map a balanced budget. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald returns to London as ministers prepare bills. Plans include unemployment insurance readjustment and a possible tax on fixed interest bonds. Government aims to explain proposals to Trades Unions and party executives with early parliamentary action anticipated.
A committee of experts has adopted the Laston report recommending a 17 month extension of Germany credit facilities. About one milliard marks would be lent on condition that the central banks of Britain France and Armenia and Italy provide continued support and that Germany receive further terms. The report also favors granting Germany additional treaty terms under specified conditions.
Charnen sue Patrick Cyell Morton of Rust Mul for unregistered motor vehicle operation and driving without a permit. Magistrate in Morton's absence found the charges proven, Morton given one month to pay one fine and two months for the other, with a representative allowed to appear only on one count.
Following the lead given by the Bat Associations the cricket season in Canberra features wider wickets and altered turf. The move aims to standardize play across territory venues and improve competition consistency.
Amid political turmoil in Madrid and Toledo, reports say Spain may renounce war under constitutional changes. The draft outlines state actions and bank resource concerns as authorities pursue inquiries into alleged offenses and property protections.
In Belfast and Ulster disorders and anxiety spread amid wage and unemployment turmoil. The Cabinet vows to stamp out lawlessness to ease sectarian tensions between Orangemen and Catholics. Viscoun t Craigavon is en route from London to assess the crisis.
Tuesday report claims the New Guard pressed aldermen to act against the Communist Party amid intimidation tactics. Witnesses allege demands for donations and threats as part of a push to overthrow constitutional order. Council to decide next meeting on potential action.
The Australian Office reports many inquiries from holders of AVE about internal alignments. Officers urge all to consent to the conversion while some individuals wintering their client by tableware.
IR Baldwin recalled whn le again returning to London from All We Boing in response to ail re gent Aummona.
Mr Charles Hardy, arriving in Sydney, indicated the Riverina and West Monaro South Coast regions favor unity and the weekly conference decisions. He suggested an extended tour to explain the outcomes as reform movements seek to place their representatives in Parliament for practical expression.
Fragmentary report describes internal A L P unrest as branches in Sydney and Camden Ward challenge leadership. The Newiawn assembly returns to ballots amid calls for autonomy and control, signaling broader strife inside the party structure.
Mr Lang gave notice that the Kusings Bank Bill would be introduced tomorrow. Questions about debtor consultations were avoided. The bill provides retirement of current commissioners and trustees to be appointed, with Mr W My O Malley Wood, Clinton Love, Sir William Vicars, and Sir Hugh fentr named as trustees. The measure was caucus discussed and approved.
The Graaters' Association president warns that Transport Act rail control would alarm farmers. He notes that despite falling prices for primary products since 1914, railway charges on essential goods remain 40 to 12 percent higher, risking worse costs if state control expands.
A mysterious ocean robbery was revealed today aboard the liner Teviathan. A pouch of chemicals entered and several pieces of mail were opened. Investigators report a second serious theft connected to Nassau donations and a bank branch in Nassau.
In a District Court session conducted today in Delawe a case titled William Alford vs Willa Thomae tanghat concerns a $1400 alleged wrongdoing. The court heard that on a night in May Alford visited his residence and claimed misconduct by the detective. A verdict favorable to the defendant was returned.
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