22 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
1
Melbourne Monday as the election rump turns toward new plans. Beullins and Carterton figures debate the result and the path forward. Lyons and Sir Peune Isaac respond to the political shift while Labour uncertainty remains.
The report notes NSW Premier faces funding difficulties as end of financial year approaches. It mentions economic pressures, anti socialist government, and potential bank loan issues ahead of the Premier's Conference.
Polls show no major shifts in counts across centres and many seats stay indefinite until all fist preference votes and second preferences are known. Speculation centers on the new Ministry composition with debate over inviting the Country Party and Lyons expected to begin portfolio allotments by week’s end.
The report lists voting figures and candidate names across districts in New South Wales. It records roll counts, majorities, and party affiliations for a 1929 election, noting figures for Thorby, Chifley Labour, and other listed members with roll totals and precinct tallies.
A fragmented report lists names and party labels with on roll tallies and majorities across districts such as Thompson, Marr, Stewart, and Coleman. It records voting figures from 1929 as context and notes continuation on page two.
Reports from Tokyo and Manila describe fighting in Manchuria as Japanese forces launch a drive to eradicate Japanese influence. Chinese regulars and bandits allegedly cooperate, with bandits armed by machine guns as Japanese troops push toward Chinchowgo and other eastern provincial centers.
Following inquiry into the death of Mrs. Wally Cherry 48 at Woodvale on September 13 William Daly is committed for trial on a murder charge. Evidence shows Daly carried an axe and called at the home offering mowers before allegedly attacking Mrs. Cherry. The police say Daly had been in an asylum.
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Monday the liner Hobson's Bay arrived Sydney morning. Customs prevented Charles Tarry from Thimien from disembarking and treated him as though he was distressing to be kept aboard. The ban also applied to J. Mathilda Forshaw and her small party.
The report notes Beholley a Communist detained after disruptive conduct, sentenced to months in a penal facility. The Communist Party pledges to remain within the capital system as stock exchanges see strong demand and notable gains of around 8.5 percent in upbeat trading.
The Legislative Council proposed a joint meeting of both houses by Wednesday to elect Senator Tran Reed ex Senator Conan. Mr Concannon urged amendments to standing orders to limit debates, and the House adjourned to tomorrow. Key provisions aim to create one industrial commissioner, favor unionists, and align civil servant pay with private sector work.
Mr. Bavin denounces three main flaws in the Arbitration Bill. He attacks the proposed sacre com missioner as final appeal and the preference clause as indefensible. He also objects to section 26 on public servant salaries, criticizing A A U influence and urging no restoration.
The prime minister resigns verbally to the governor general in Melbourne. Mr Lyons is advised to be summoned and will arrive in Canberra on Thursday. Scullin to remain in formal capacity until Lyons can assume office after the holidays.
Mr. Havin stated yesterday that Lang wrecked the Federal Labour Party at Saturday's elections. He claimed Lang had wrecked his own party in 1927 and the credit of New South Wales by repudiation. The speaker said Lang and the Theodore faction were defeated by the United Party, ending Lang's bid to force policy via Legislative Council appointments.
Walter Lucar aged 21 conquered Botany Bay by swimming from Kurnell to Brighton le Sands in about seven miles taking two hours and ten minutes. He swam inside a shark proof net tagged by the Wanderer and finished with a slight cramp but otherwise in good form.
Following the United Australia Party success at the polls, a strong buying movement lifted prices on the Block Exchange in Sydney. Early session gains were broad with particularly firm pols, slight afternoon pullback, closing above last week’s quota.
The Federal ALP General Secretary Colbourne called the election result the most ungrateful vote in Australian political history. He claimed the Scullin Government rejected reforms and failed to rehabilitate Australia. The Lang faction aimed to defeat Mr. Theodore.
The Times editorial in London says the Australian election was a triumph for Lyona and Latham and a defeat for Scullin. It blames Mr. Theodore for the loss, citing reinstatement to the Federal Treasurership and Lang's alleged excesses as eroding public confidence.
The annual report of the Teachers Federation adopted at the annus conference cites Department of Education instructions that all school teachers must become and remain financial members of a bona fide trade union. It argues such compulsory unionism is hard to justify for professional people.
At the conference a motion demanded government action to correct equal pay for women teachers and unskilled female workers, urging higher wages for teachers to reflect skill levels.
In a defiant stance, Premier Laval says France will press for tariffs and quotas to shield the home market while negotiating reparations. He vows not to tear up the Young Plan and signals defensive measures at the forthcoming conference, stressing a cautious approach to mutual disarmament.
The piece notes former Labour MPs in London facing distress as unemployment rises. It details how older members left trade union posts for younger colleagues and the challenge to reinstate older members amid a declining party membership.
Mrs Barrie, badly beaten by two men who killed her 85 year old husband in Paddington last week, has recovered enough to tell police the assault began with a gas call. She says one man fired a revolver at her and demanded money before binding her to a gas stove and beating her again.
The aviation correspondent says the Air Ministry may build an experimental high speed mail plane to develop a long distance postal service to South Africa and Australia. Economies in other civil aviation research are urged to fund the project.
There is a slight improvement in the position of the steamer Newton Elm, stranded near Crescent Heads in Port Macquarie. Little hope remains that the vessel can be refloated despite the minor progress.
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