21 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented account describes chaotic beach scene with large crowds and a powerful wave. Report mentions several bathers missing or hurt and lifeboat efforts underway as authorities investigate the incident and assess the cause and impact of the disaster.
London reports from The Daily Herald indicate far reaching cabinet decisions on unemployment benefits reductions for high paid ministers and civil servants, broader salary cuts, and departmental economies. A tariff debate was adjourned as ministers push provisional budget balancing measures awaiting Liberal and Conservative reaction.
A deficit of 3.5 million pounds is projected for the current financial year, to be outlined by Mr Lang in a forthcoming budget to Parliament. The figure exceeds the prior year’s deficit by 3.5 million, with possibilities of 1.5 million from a new fanaport reduction and additional cuts in public services. Ministers have begun presenting their estimates, aiming to curb controllable expenditure.
Fragmentary report mentions attacks on elderly individuals and related medical or administrative responses. It references age, unknown departments, and a denial of earlier knowledge, with scattered terms suggesting investigation and concern over safety and welfare of seniors. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret clearly.
The first State Lottery at Her Majestys Theaters announced prize winners with details of payouts to winners and the distribution of prizes to Sydney and Liverpool. The Attorney General and other officials oversaw the draw as marbles were dropped and recovered during the process.
Sydney Thursday reports show unemployment rising in New South Wales. Government statisticians note mixed results across sectors with drought and crop conditions affecting wheat sowing. Export figures and monthly commodity outputs are discussed, including rainfall patterns and general economic progress.
Henry Billa, an electrician, faced a dramatic ordeal this morning on a railway near Flemington Hinton. He was chased by an apparent obstruction, forced to hold the train briefly, and was released just yards from the collision, delaying services by minutes.
Fragmentary text describes Melbourne leaders asserting national pride and international prestige tied to a prominent achievement. It emphasizes courage and international attention, claiming success would elevate Australia on the world stage.
Sydney reports a quieter day for conversion with a temporary setback. The total converted amount reached 19 million pounds, while the amount not yet converted stood at 190.8 million pounds.
Sydney Thursday. Abbhiminal menting: at the Perpetual Trustees Company today 18 500,000 words of Government stock held by the company on behalf of various estates would be converted. The chairman Mr Kelly stated the eventual aim to rehabilitate the mantel ish om stew though distant to many.
Report on New York reactions to Doan progress and conversion campaign mentions Mrs Lang and associated activities. Readers note focus on prosperity, honours, and political context of the dialogue.
Fragmentary report notes an airman assisting with a plan involving Planet, Sydney, and overseas loan arrangements. Details are garbled but reference to military support, an expected morning briefing, and possible procurement actions in a distant theater.
Poised as a global calamity, the Hankowe floods threaten 30 million people in Shanghai area. Dykes crumble as waters rise to new highs, with buildings collapsing and disease risk growing. British women and children evacuated, refugees flood hotels, while Japanese forces secure borders amid widespread famine in the Yengtee Valley.
In Sydney Thuretav in the Legislative Assembly the plan to bring down the budget is discussed. Mr Lang says reductions are possible if costs fall. Mr Leng will leave Sydney next week for the Lowen Cornel, with a December 1 date noted. He is seeking £ 9,000,000 for Sabtimber and no new taxation is expected.
In Washington, officials discuss a major report on war debts and reparations, with the White House noting outstanding questions after President Mooyer reviews the material. New York bankers react coolly, signaling tension between official plans and market expectations.
A garbled report accuses the government and Congress of a deadlock over the Delhi Pact. Gandhi reportedly published a long memorandum alleging government misdeeds. The document criticizes land policies, alleged village mistreatment, and other government actions as breaches of agreement.
A garbled report describes a government decree in Madrid claiming to seize ancestral aristocratic properties and long accumulated earnings. It mentions gifts, lands, and a large sum tied to descendants and centuries of cultivation, implying a sweeping property and revenue transfer over time. The text remains obscure and partially unreadable.
Dr Marie Botpea invited to address the International Course for the Study of Populations. The invitation emphasizes that propaganda will not be permitted and that the discussion must proceed in a calm, orderly fashion.
The Havana correspondent of The New York Times reports 400 government troops aided by a gunboat attacked about 600 rebels in Gibara. The clash is believed to decisively end the uprising, with heavy casualties on both sides.
The Red Cross votes to provide major relief for flood victims amid reports of widespread casualties and displaced families. Government updates cite casualties along the Yangtze River and planned distributions of food and assistance, with details still emerging from the front.
President Hoover backs relief initiatives during winter to curb unemployment amid economic strain. Walter Gifford of American Telephone Company endorses coordinated efforts with major corporations to stabilise jobs and industry.
A Murray River flood event at Mannum causes banks to break and land inundation. A guard fired a warning shot as waters surged, and the jow lying ground rushed to parity amid rising flood danger.
A British report notes migrants arriving from Gondan to take up posts at Eppalatmasit and mentions officials stating that some would reach Tingland for work. The account comments on employment conditions and perceptions of migration, with Garnett cited on relocation plans and responses from authorities.
Fragmented report from Sydney describes a banking committee session focusing on credit, obligations, and security. The piece references Frank Lock and a writer, noting discussions on overall financial trust and potential reforms without clear outcomes.
Italian policy raises tariff on imported wheat by a large amount, provoking concern about prices and domestic supply. The measure, seen as protectionist, affects both local farmers and international traders, with the era’s trade tensions echoing in the grain sector.
Unclear OCR text indicates Thiradas Jobo Martin and John Vivien Mi Tin, once associated with Take N Martis and Eons Ltd, are charged in a City Court matter centered on alleged misappropriation. Details are fragmentary and dates not stated.
A fragmented notice discusses proposed fee reductions for lawyers and advocates. It notes cuts across senior and junior tiers, with percentages ranging from about 15 to 30 percent, and mentions affected areas and timelines for implementation.
An AVRO report describes a ban on civil aviation planes affecting key figures and firms. The ban targets aviation machines and associates with Avco and related agencies. Officials including Burgess and Wallen face restrictions while operations in Boglend Sydney and beyond are noted as impacted.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a night flight involving German and Italian routes, mentioning Bresniand and Godhavn. The text names Europe and possible arrivals or departures, with references to reactionary or reactor themes and a 1,000 unit figure, but details are obscured and incoherent.
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