01 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1930
Page
1
Madrid reports a provisional cabinet with Trerenguer as Prime Minister and War Minister, Duke Alho as Education Minister, and Senor Rembom as prominent economist. Aimed at stabilizing finances after the late dictatorship, the cabinet awaits a general election to convene Parliament.
In Vancouver 16 brokers from Beohle and Furlong face arrest on market manipulation charges. Probes claim a large fraud network raised and sank stock values to profit insiders. Bail set at 100000 dollars. widespread market turmoil follows across Canada.
The State Premier Bavin signals a front change as the A SP pressures Canberra. Prime Minister Scullin leaves Canberra for Sydney and will meet weekend with federal and state treasurers to discuss coal stoppage impact on finance and seek a common policy to end the strike and protect national credit.
Rumours claim strong pressure will be applied to Mr Scullin to force a federal government takeover and provoke a state ministry and coal owners. An A D C committee meeting is reported to discuss the matter and the recent conference abstention. The issue centers on coal imports from Britain and New Zealand and calls for action by the Treasurer Theodore to end the coal trouble.
Queensland selectors drop Hrishane O Connor from the team amid vendetta talk against L OVonnor. O Connor was asked to confirm availability for the May Victoria match but refused. Oxenham named captain in place of Connor as team duties shift.
In London on Thursday the wool sales offered an excellent range of greasy merrios and good cross breds. Prices remained fully firm with few withdrawals as Bradford exhibited a stronger market and Merinos rose slightly due to London firmness.
Robert Greaves, a confectioner, woke to a prowler early Friday. The intruder slashed his forearm with a knife after being surprised at his doorway. Greaves held the assailant, who escaped after shouting Let me go. Flying Officer acquitted on Friday.
The secretary of the Miners’ Federation questions a Premier subsidy offer and warns that withdrawal would return to the pre March 2 status quo. He argues owners and miners could endure longer, suggesting a later settlement if the government reconsidered.
At a Friday meeting of the Federated Engines Drivers and Firemen's Association it was decided to declare the Balmain Colliery black and begin a picket at 9 am tomorrow. Earlier this week the union withdrew members from the mine after wage reductions to cover wages of other workers, with their positions filled by non union men.
Lithgow workers at the Teel Works Shaft Colliery refused to don wet clothing found in the bathhouse and walked off. They chose not to return until they receive their pay for the day, delaying the shift this morning.
Prime Minister Scullin declined to issue a proclamation under the Crimes Act after a request from Mr. Havin. He said no evident reason existed to justify such action in the northern conflict area and that an official inquiry would report back. The Federal Attorney-General’s official found nothing to justify the proclamation desired by Mr. Bavin.
The Prime Minister Brulin and Home Affairs Minister Blakeley praised the A W U for its role in backing the Labour Government. They cited the union’s nationwide reach and noted that without the Labour victory, awards would have risen and unemployment might have worsened.
Cardif Bordale Colliery may resume operations Monday as enginemen are urged by the Northern Miners president to return. Should they refuse, miners intend to hire other men to man the engines.
Adelaide report on Friday details Renater O Halloran and Shepherd a State member censured by a special conference of the South Australian Labour Party over the plebiscite. Halloran served as chief returning officer for the South Australian ballot.
A noisy discussion by English critics on the selection for a cricket tour, praising youth and noting Woodfull as captain choice while questioning Ryder and other players. Critics like J A Tutton and Southerton weigh selectors decisions, with praise for young talent and concerns over bowling depth and past giants.
A Melbourne suggestion to Ryder to sign the selection list was opposed as baseless. The Board of Control secretary stated today that all three selectors had signed the report.
Englishman Sid Southerton touring Australia with the last Wineman team says Australia lacks batting depth but has strong run-getters including Richardson Wonsford Woodfull Kippax Fradman Jackson Fairfax and McCabe Oldfield and Grimmell provide steady scores. Bowling may be the weaker area but is of good quality with variety. Fielding is solid though not the best in recent teams.
In a crowded St James Palace session, delegates report near agreement on how to balance global tonnage with flexible categories. Talks, backed by Britain France America and Japan, focus on transfer of categories and methods to limit ship numbers without provoking instability.
The passenger steamer Dimboola shelters near Port Alma Island off Rockhampton as Cyclone Rodney nears Queensland coast. The ship carries many passengers and is expected to reach Sydney next Thursday about four days late.
A branch of the Australian Party was inaugurated by Mr. W. M. Hughes at Parramatta last night. The meeting was largely attended and enthusiastic. At the women’s organising committee Dame Mary Hughes was elected president with Mrs Duncan and Mrs Walter Marka as vice-presidents and Mr Masery Greene among the vice-presidents.
Hammond, in an interview with the Australian Press Association, predicts Australia will be hard to beat despite a tickish crease. He notes bowlers Grimmett and Hornibrook as useful, credits Wall as the best, and comments on Ryder’s exclusion and Richardson’s added strength with Kippax, Deadman, Jackson, and others exciting the crowd.
Stockholm observers urge that Mr. Ramsay MacDonald be named the Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his wartime and postwar peace efforts. The Swedish Social Democratic Party backs the bid citing his leadership during and after the war.
Melbourne Friday report states Collingwood Cricket Club secretary wired J. Ryder declaring members indignant at his omission but confident all will be rectified. A special meeting will consider the club’s position.
Explosions in a Chicago district cause extensive property damage of about one hundred thousand dollars and injure ten people. A patrolman is seriously hurt. a textile company official and a chauffeur are found dead in a car. a painter is wounded in a doorway. Police link blasts to extortion rings.
A telegraph report from January 27 details the ship Discovery returning toward Ker Suseten Island after January 24 to 25 along the north coast of Koterhy. Crew and scientists conducted aerial surveys, collected marine life, and tested surfaces suitable for sledging, noting rising ice and land-ice formations and meteorological observations at heights up to 4,300 feet.
The Commonwealth avoided involvement in the Hatry affair after years of Arthur Nevison and Co. receiving exclusive rights to Sts Joana in London. Some factions objected to a single firm holding the monopoly, while Hairy cancer and Corporation and General Poculitien Ltd attempted to gain a share. Treasurer Dr Earle Page rejected the proposal and kept dealings with Nevinan and Co., led by Lord Gien dower.
Clarence Hatry appeals his conviction claiming the sentence is excessive. The defense argues for a reduced term citing leniency and legal grounds.
McConachy shattered his best with a 1 739 high break, aided by top table play, besting his 1 650 personal mark. Newman and Lindrum posted strong numbers, with Lindrum finishing 1 665 and McConachy totaling 9 267 across sessions as rivals traded high runs.
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