31 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented OCR mentions Gilbert Murrey and Paris connections with disarmament themes. It references concerns about material and potential danger, suggesting a debate over security and aviation issues. No clear dates or full names beyond Gilbert Murrey appear.
Lang presses to avoid further battles as state election looms with tense political maneuvering. Officials and aides signal cautious optimism while opponents sharpen critique over campaign strategy and policy contrasts ahead of the vote.
Mr A Blakeley forecasts the Pearl Labour Party would organize in New South Wales with a strong contest against Abe hast State visits. He claims Lang policy would be completely opposed, predicting a Lang government reshaping Australian politics and Bruce wand becoming prime minister with rising Tory influence in London.
London reports interest payments on January 1 totaling about 60,000 pounds. The government pays the usual exchange fee of 5 percent for accommodation and the Treasury bill costs are affected by bank charges. Details reference Treasury operations and the Bank of England.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a London trade briefing cover early 20th century fruit duties and stock movements. Mentions January dates, Bert Bree, Kenonganey CMAJORNA Art, and references to freeh operations and memo items, with incomplete names and unclear actions.
London reports a shift toward a provisional agreement between English and French treasury officials. The likely outcome is a temporary moratorium guiding the conference to a provisional solution, with payments tied to German railways and compensation to France. The United States says it will not attend or participate unofficially in January meetings.
The Graziers Association of New South Wales filed an affidavit in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court supporting a request to suspend set aside or cancel the Pastoral Award. It asserts the award would undermine industry and affect matters across states though outcomes depend on legal proceedings.
The report notes uncertain prospects of advancing the Water Conference and describes preparations in London for heavy discussions. It suggests a delay in fulfilling hopes for an earlier meeting and indicates ongoing work as officials anticipate a lengthy session.
Dispatches from Tientsin report the Chinese evacuation of Chinchow is underway as forces retreat toward the Great Wall. Messages indicate retreating troops and resistance along the Tangshan sector near the Peiping railway from Chinchow.
Rilo Asyour Paxton, accused of armed intent to assault a woman in Witham Street, was detained near Norway. Police found a dagger and a weapon on him. He received a nine and a quarter month sentence pending fusionary wound claims by Reginald Lyons.
United Australia Party leader Mr Lyons will form a ministry from his party after five hour talks with Country Party leaders Dr Earle Page and Mr Paterson. The Country Party demanded the Trade and Customs portfolio as a condition for joining the government but Lyons refused. Page said the Country Party would cooperate to secure stable government and policy aims, shelving a liaison minister role for now. Page and Lyons discussed policy planks from prior talks, including tariff reform constitutional changes and transport coordination, with Lyons planning to announce the new cabinet and Cable comp position the next day.
Indian Trade Union Congress leaders announce a one day strike on February 4 across the country to protest factory conditions and worker rights. The action aims to pressure employers and government to address wage and safety grievances affecting industrial labor.
A disrupted report notes a Tuesday government ruling on a 4 000 box shipment of Australian butter due Friday afternoon. Traders claim prairie drying tariffs hinder quotes and fear future supplies. The Trade Department says future Australian shipments must meet quotations to proceed.
London reports that Arthur Henderson, who has just returned to the city, will undergo an operation to determine whether he is a minor event in the near future. The exact plans remain unclear, with speculation about timing and purpose surrounding the discharge conference in January.
The Canadian and New Zealand delegations today continued the formal discussions begun on Monday on the treaty. Mr Stewart and Mr Levens presented to the Governor of Mawati. 1 tab passes. No further details on Niagara were provided.
A brief UK press notice states that Australian National Airways experimental craft Anta AURtralig is expected to leave England with the mukte on January 6. The Post Office announced today that recent letters for Australia were received, dated January 5. Keywords and dates are unclear due to OCR issues.
A report from Lindley Walker Wheat Company notes that wheat and milling trades expect better conditions after a year marked as the lowest in over a century. The text emphasizes the grim prior year and cautious optimism for recovery.
Extreme heat in South Australia has harmed livestock with Loxton recording a 117 degree maximum. Across the region scores of sheep suffer as stock prices and conditions are affected by the severe heat wave.
The Government faces sizable arrears in dole coupon redemptions as the Retail Traders Association and Master Butchers Association report about £ 35,000 owed, with grocers and other merchants awaiting reimbursement for payments to dole recipients.
The Finlant Steamship Company Orion wrecked in heavy seas near Helsingfora. Ten crew and a woman passenger were rescued by a salvage boat. nine remained aboard including the captain, with no boats lowered. Survivors endured hunger and exhaustion. some injured.
All Country Party members confronted questions on accepting cabinet posts as money and influence rumors swirl. Dr Page warned of binding loyalty while Mr Gregory reported a telegram voicing mixed approval of the party’s recent stance. A revision of the UK was deemed urgently necessary.
In Darlinghurst two women clashed this afternoon over a quarrel that turned violent. Dorothy Crane, 24, was slashed several times with a tin opener during a fight that lasted more than a quarter hour as a crowd gathered outside the home. One woman was arrested.
The Belgian Minister for National Defence arranged an order with Viokura, a well known Tiehtich firm, for the equipment of night air defense craft. The dispatch was confirmed in London on Tuesday.
A fragment reports the Estonian steamer Liro left Mull on December 19 with 11 crew and several passengers and is missing en route to Copenhagen. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Andrew Kunkett of Alberton died and Frederick Edwards of Lars Bay and Victor Varreau of Alberton were seriously injured when water tubes from beneath a boiler fell at the Glanville Bugar refinery this morning. The men were buried under heavy pipes. Kunkett’s head wound left him decapitated.
Sydney reports the Thy Mode Acquisition Amendment Act extends the flour purchase control for another year. The act keeps the standard price at £10 per ton for flour owners to resell to the government, with the recent price increase under review as officials plan firmer enforcement and a 100 ton allocation for the next period.
A proclamation issued today sets January date for the resumption of the Milk Act. Officials announce the measure takes effect with the new year, outlining compliance steps for producers and retailers.
Reports from London and northern England describe belated early winter snow with temperatures dropping to near mid winter levels. The snow weighs down trees and disrupts travel, with heavier falls in northern counties and scattered across central regions.
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