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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

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Merger Rumors Stir Lang Auburn Federal Contest

Reported plan divides the Reid division as Coleman contests one half for Federal A.L.P. while Theodore leads Birath Geld and Auburn against Alderman Gander. Rumors link Mr Lang to the Federal poll and prompt reconciling moves among Reid electors. Labour supporters greet Theodore's arrival. he departs for his post.

Sydney Federa Lang Auburn Fedeor Reid Coleman A.L.P

Seamen Protest Coastal Permit Policy Across Cities

Seamen in Sydney Melbourne New Little and Brisbane held meetings condemning the Federal Government plan to grant permits for ships manned by cheap foreign labor to trade along the Australian coast. The protest united crews from multiple ports in opposition to the policy.

Sydney Seamen's Cates Melbourne New Little Brisbane

Press Support For National Ministry In London Analysis

Tuesday reports show broad press support for the national government cabinet with praise for leadership. Morning Post notes Mr id achieved a major career milestone while Mr Henderson appears compliant. Daily Herald charges the cabinet favors bankers and warns of the impact on the pound and savings for the public.

London Morning Post Henderson Moscow Daily Herald

Australian Rugby Union Defeated in New Zealand by Southland

Australian Rugby Union team suffered a defeat in New Zealand as Southland won the match, reported from Mellington. The brief notes indicate a loss for the AU Union with limited details on score or scorers.

N.Z Mellington Southland Wirt

Baldwin Likely Leads New British Cabinet In Parliament

London reports the National Cabinet formed after King’s audience with Ramsay MacDonald. It lists ten ministers including MacDonald, Snowden, Baldwin, Reading, Thomas, Sankey, Samuel, Hoare, Chamberlain, and Cunliffe-Lister. Four Labour, two Liberal, four Conservative. Trade Union Council opposes the new government.

London Ramsay MacDonald Philip Snowden Stanley Baldwin Lord Reading Dominions J. H. Thomas Lord Sankey Sir Herbert Samuel India Sir Samuel Hoare Neville Chamberlain Board of Trade Sir Phillip Cunliffe

New Government Appointments Amid Political Turmoil

Reports list key posts with Liberal and Conservative ministers as the new government forms. Trades Union Council opposes the shift while Labour figures MacDonald and Snowden may resign. Downing Street says the Indian Round Table Conference remains unaffected.

Air Lord Amurlee the Admiralty Austen Chambrriain Scot Archibald Sinclair Board of Education Donald MacLean Labour Henry Betterton Lord Londonderry Duchy of Lancaster Lord Lothian Agriculture John Gilmour Baldwin Houe of Commons Counci Il Buckingham Palace Balmoral MacDonald Snowden T.U.C Tiwee Downing Street Arthur Henderson

New Ministry Sworn In at Buckingham Palace Ceremony

Large crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace to witness the arrival of retiring Ministers who handed over the seals of office. The King then held a Privy Council where the new Ministers were sworn in and given seals.

London Buckingham Palace

Labour leadership bid aims to keep party intact

Tim plans to apply to the Trades Union Council to oppose any action against Mclonald or Snowden and will make a strong appeal to preserve Labour unity to the extent possible.

Tain

Independent Labour Manifesto Opposes New Ministry Campaign

An Independent Labour manifesto calls for immediate nationwide action to oppose a new ministry. It urges the Trede Union Congress and Labour Party to organize a broad campaign uniting workers and industrial strength to resist the National policy.

London Trede Union Congress Labour Party

British Unemployment Soars as Labour Plans Clash

Unemployment stands at 2,719,000 with a weekly rise of 5,000 and a year increase of 700,000. The Independent Labour Party manifesto accuses the new Government of harming public services and wages while leaving war debts and expenditures intact. It says financiers exploited crises for political ends. Chief Whip Tom Kennedy and colleagues refused National Government office.

Proponala MacDonald Labour Tom Kennedy Messrs Whiteley Paling Thurtle Charlton Smith Tom Henderson Hayes

King's Influence Seals Temporary Coalition Amid Economic Crisis

The Evening Standard reports His Majesty's influence helping stabilize Britain as Mr. MacDonald considers resignation to visit the King. It notes the monarch's role in keeping a government in place and enabling a coalition to pass economy measures while Australia’s leader cites unity in rebuilding global economic ties.

London Evening Standard MacDonald Raimoral Helmenan Mr. MacDonald His Majesty

Higher Still Conversion Total in New South Wales Savings Bank

The report shows total conversions now at £320,553,724 with £264,553,724 in hand. It also notes the New South Wales Government dissents from £41,000,000 held by the NSW Government Savings Bank in the NSW loan.

Sydney New South Wales Savings Bank

National Appeal by Mr. MacDonald swift action demanded

Mr. MacDonald calls for swift action in a national appeal urging authorities to address the issue promptly. He emphasizes urgency and public interest, citing potential impacts and the need for clear steps and accountability.

MacDonald frames Labour duty amid British financial crisis

Ramsay MacDonald delivers a broad broadcast outlining Labour’s role in rebuilding the party and restoring confidence as Britain faces a currency strain. He cites foreign withdrawals, German crisis, and the need for drastic economies while denying bankers’ conspiracy and urging a swift, decisive budget plan.

London Ramsay MacDonald Britain Labour Party Rand Willdrawala Giermany Germany MacDonald Labour Bank of England

Broadbent Safe After Stranded Plane Incident

Brisbane reports airman Broadbent safe with his stranded plane on a mud island in the Blyz River. Captain Fraser of Shell Company observed Broadbent this morning and dropped oranges and food. a relief party is en route to assist.

Brisbane Broadbent Blyz River Fraser Shell Company

Schneider Cup entries in doubt as bad weather halts training

High winds and rough seas kept the British Schneider Cup team from practice at Calshot today. A message from Paris said France hopes to participate on September 12. Bad weather on Lake Garda delayed Italy’s decision to compete.

London Sean Calahot T‘arin France Lake Garda Anetonia

Murray Floods Cause Heavy Losses Along Murray River

Severe flooding along the Murray River floods Adelaide area as residents report losses over £120,000. Settlers travel by rowing boats through Main Street Mannum while highland waterflow drives rising banks and possible further breaches.

Adelaide Murray River Mannum

Solicitor to Show Cause Before Full Court

Bertram Theodore Heavener, solicitor, was today called before the Full Court at the Institute of New South Wales to show cause and answer certain affidavits relating to transactions with a client. The case, part heard, concerns GyFectet Murphy by 1976.

Bydney Bertram Theodore Heavener

Bendigo Steamer to Call at Naples for Easter Vatican Visit

The P and O Bendigo will sail from Sydney April 27 for Rome via Naples June 6 skipping Malta, then reach London June 13 to allow Australian Eucharist Congress attendees to travel to Dublin for the event. The message urged all to face hardships with resolve and a ready conscience.

Rome Bendigo Sydney Naples Malta London Dublin

Trapped in Fire at Bruteshine Factory

Seven employees escaped a second floor blaze at Bruteshine Manufacturing Company in Newtown. Two leaped about twenty feet to the footpath, others used a rope or lifting tackle. five were pulled to safety as fire crews arrived. The building was gutted and damage tallies over £5,000.

Bydnet Bruteshine Manufacturing Company Newtown

Rise in Price of Conversion Bonds

Mr J T Lang spoke in a broadcast address supporting the conversion loan. He cited Professor Giblin of the Commonwealth Statistician urging Premier leaders to allow reconversion after ten years, noting expected lower interest rates and the prospect of bonds trading at a premium. Lang called the conversion loan a business proposal by Australian governments to meet internal creditors.

Rydney J. T. Lang Giblim Commonwealth Statistician Lang Giblin Australia

Fort Street High School runner disqualified at meet

An inquiry led to Cram being disqualified and Sullivan moving to third place at Fort Street High School sports. The second place remained unresolved.

Bydney Fort Street Sullivan

May Carry On Producers' Bank In Australia

Melbourne reports the Primary Producers' Bank of Australia may continue after reconstruction. Chairman Mr Swieger said proposals and offers of assistance were received from private concerns, with no government aid sought. Liquidation would delay rural depositors and disrupt financing for next season, risking asset losses.

Melbourne Primary Producers’ Bank of Australia Swieger Bwieger Directora

Free Speech Protest to Minister Demands Rights

A deputation representing seventy seven unions and political organizations pressed the Chief Secretary Mr Gosling for free speech rights today. They cited meetings in suburban local areas at night were halted by a local authority and called on the Government to safeguard assembly and expression.

Bydney Wedness Gosling

Britannia Insurance Corporation Registered in Sydney

The Britannia Insurance Corporation was registered in Sydney with a nominal capital of 212 million. It will operate insurance business nationwide. A request to proclaim meeting places for unions and organizations to meet without permits was discussed and considered by authorities.

Sydney Wedneday Britannia Insurance Corporation Gosling Apex

Tree falls on truck causes fatality in Melburne gale

William Quilton aged 84 was killed instantly when a large tree uprooted by a gale toppled onto his motor truck on the Mornington Tyabb road near Melburne.

Melburne William Quilton Mornington-Tyabb Road

Black tracker joins Delegate search for missing Joyce Bryant

A volunteer black tracker joins the Delegate search for three year old Joyce Bryant who disappeared from her Delegate home last Thursday. He assists authorities by tracing scent paths and aiding ground teams in the rural search area.

Sydney Joyce Bryant Delegate

Fatal dance crash claims Brunswick woman in Melbourne

Dorothy Manning 22 of Brunswick died when the car returning from a dance crashed into a tram stop on St Kilda Road. Several other passengers were injured in the early morning wreck.

Melbourne Dorothy Manning Brunswick Randard St. Kilda

State Lottery Draw Set for September 3 at Theatre

The second state lottery will be drawn at Her Majesty's Theatre next Thursday week September 3 at 10 o clock. Lottery officials report the third lottery is filling rapidly.

Sydney Her Majesty's Theatre

Melba's English Estate Valued at 43056 Pounds

Madame Melba left an English estate valued at 43056 pounds. The report notes the amount as the total value of her estate and lists no further heirs or assets in this summary.

London

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