21 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented report discusses British textile duties and stimulus effects from foreign stocks. It notes the impact on clothing mills, factories, and manufacturers, with mentions of artificial and photographic goods, cotton, and anti dumping duties as outlined by government actions.
Fragmentary notes describe a Sydney scene with references to political actors and a looming vote on a national banking policy. The garbled text mentions Labour opposition and premier figures, hinting at a critical debate and a last chance for justification before formal action.
London Texas Daily Herald reports a British aviation role idea faces delays. The webster notes a timetable of weeks to decide if Waler will accept a big job. The piece cites pressure for boosting rationing and military outputs amid a broader supply context.
Tokyo reports naval torpedo craft in Northern China kept in landable state as heavy fighting continues near Chin Chow. Japanese troops move to clear Avhinene forces, with rising tensions prompting a call to Nanking and a Chinese minister summoned to Tokyo.
Fragmented report from Tam night shows no clear lead for Mr Perkins as voters in Eden Monard area cast ballots. Reay supports Perkins in northern action while the Country Party candidate trails. Latour vote noted in Queanbeyan, but overall counting incomplete and unclear.
Sydney reports a political note where Theodore proclaims his defeat was wholly undeserved and vows to step away from politics for the future. He blames the Labour Party and the Government’s policy, citing criticism of the Premier and executive.
Cooma man Nichols, a longtime local figure active in public movements, died from injuries after slipping on a pavement Friday night. He sustained a skull fracture and died a few hours later. An inquest is set for Monday.
The Opposition parties sweep federal elections with an estimated 50 seats to Labour's 25. Scullin allies defeated in NSW and Victoria. Brennan in Batman and Parker Moloney in Hume toppled. Theodore defeated in Dalley amid Lang faction attacks. Tasmania swings to United Australia Party. Queensland to Labour. Senate projection: Government 23 to Labour 13, with cross signs in NSW and Queensland.
In 1920 the article records votes and political affiliations including Labour and Nat party designations tied to Kate Lab Eldridge Lane and MPully. It notes a tally of 30,122 and references Tully, Lab, and Myhin within the local electoral context.
A damaged OCR shows a dense roster of labor party officials and labs. Names include CHIFLEY, DEVENRY, O'SULLIVAN, ABBOTT, MARTIN, and others with parenthetical lab affiliations. Several entries reference voting in 1928 1929 1939 and 1999, with stray numbers and notes on rolls from various laboratories and unions. The page reads as an amalgam of vote tallies and member listings, not a single cohesive event.
In a fragmented 1939 voting note from Theodore Lab and Morrow Nat 470 groups, several candidates appear with lab affiliations and voting tallies. Names include Rosevear, Eyelvester, Moloney, and Bayley among others, with references to state and federal labs and unopposed races.
In Melbourne on Runday bookmakers protested against increased fork fees. The lane garalin recon yesterday drew little interest with only a handful of bettors remaining by race time. The club stands firm against fee reductions.
The Sunday Timex notes the strong similarity between Australian and British national appeals on financial policy. It argues the Australian election shows the Empire resolving to keep governments stable and to maintain the financial mandate, with New Zealand echoing the same stance and Australia voting decisively.
Fragmentary report from Paris and Canberra cites plummeting exports to Bri slumped and tailed at 1/6 a bottle. It notes Australian repudiation of a plan for political control of banks and Scullin’s effort to keep his party aligned with economic sanity amid faction splits. Lyons may form a ministry with strong support. Empire currency and Ottawa's new monetary policy are discussed.
Melbourne reports Mr Lyons of the United Australia Party predicting immediate restoration of business confidence after the election. He called the vote a expression of Australian common sense and patriotism and said Australia will not tolerate communism or meddling with banking. He noted Britain's nationwide win and said Australians have followed.
R Scullin receives verdict in Melbourne as Sunday reports note a staggering blow to the Labour Party during a stressed government period. Houllin cites the result and predicts a public reaction before many months pass. He regrets the laws of good colleagues and the duap rotatment at supporters, but faith may be justified in the future.
Melbourne report says Mr. Latham warns the new government could restore private industry mood and view, suggesting global market gains might follow. He criticizes currency depreciation and political clashes as risking Australia’s standing, urging resilience against external pressures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions multiple scattered names and numbers across places including North Sydney Cowper and Nelson with unclear associations. The readable items include references to locations, labs, and individuals such as Judd Boe and Fresno, but the fragment lacks coherent events or actions to form a complete summary.
Washington Friday: in agreeing to the Hoover war debt moratorium the House of Representatives declared itself opposed to cancellation or reduction of Europe s war debts to the United States.
A British note to France argues for a general settlement of war debts and reparations, stressing that Britain can no longer bear the burden for others. It outlines principles to be discussed at the upcoming peace conference and reserves details for future negotiations.
New York report cites Secretary Lamont saying about one tenth of American banks participated in lending to Germany. He notes a large but manageable short term German credit in the United States and that the overall exposure does not threaten American banks.
Ottawa notes that Australian elections may slow the planned conference. Delegates expect Australia to attend but priority given to forming a ministry and assessing the situation. The article highlights potential scheduling impacts and the need for careful timing.
A fragment mentions large measures and fears over loans to foreign governments since the war. The text hints at menace and caution about commitments, but details are unclear. No names or places are clearly readable.
National City Bank president Mr Mitchell testified on war debt moratorium seeking relief for unborn generations. He denied cancellation but warned continued burden risks. He cited the bank's postwar loans and participation in foreign debt syndicates totaling over 1.28 billion dollars.
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