05 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
1
In Calcutta on Wednesday Indian leaders discussed civil disobedience and the financial arbitration issue. They prepared terms to call off protests while dispersing to various centers. Most leaders head to Bombay to confer, with Gandhi remaining in Allahabad.
The minister reported only 66 empty houses in the city with ten vacant at Dun trea. The mayor and officials planned to reassign properties to attract residents, while the savings were expected to yield revenue near £6200 to fund government projects.
The Government intends Labour to pursue its best effort to improve the economy and avoid letting the country drift. Prime Minister and ministers emphasized unemployment as a key issue and declared the aim is to recondition industry under current circumstances.
Sydney Wednesday Curtin SLE urged the Federal Executive of the AAWU to withdraw from the Arbitration Court due to partiality and limited scope for the Ramic Wage inquiry. He protested wage reductions in the pastoral industry and argued the court’s base principle was violated while urging changes to the Siuarwry Award aligning with the old award.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe work on a steeple at Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Capitol Hill Canberra. Details about height, construction methods, and final removal remain unclear due to garbled text. The record preserves key entities but lacks complete facts.
Dr Marty Page appeals to Parliament urging a wheat industry relief plan in New South Wales. He calls for a walca tax on flour to aid farmers, noting wheat output had plummeted from 4000 to 600 aR and credit shortages loom amid mortgage pressures. The Rural Industries Board is mentioned as part of the context.
Melbourne reports a rumour that exchange rates may rise again. Banking authorities refuse to confirm the suggestion, leaving wool merchants wary about potential costs and pricing in coming weeks.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses security, availability, and credit by country. It mentions forekeepers limits and February deadlines, with references to wheat farmers and domestic trade structures. The text is garbled and contains many unreadable terms, obstructing a clear attribution or outcome.
The South African Cricket Board in Johannesburg weighs the upcoming tour as exchange rate concerns cloud plans. Officials indicate possible revisions or cancellation if the rand remains volatile, affecting finances and arrangements for the Australian team and travel costs.
In London the Australian market report notes that a meat contract worth 1,500,000 units failed to secure a win for the Australian tendering party at the War Office transaction. Australian authorities say American quotes were higher, sparking debate over possible price manipulation to boost exchange gains.
After a powerful quake in Hawkes Bay New Zealand the Napier sea bed rose eighteen feet and communications collapsed. At Napier Technical High School twenty four students died as the building collapsed trapping one hundred. Total dead in Hastings and Napier estimated around four hundred with hundreds more injured many treated in Hastings and Napier.
Reports describe widespread devastation after a major earthquake in Napier and Hastings area. Bridges down roads blocked by landslides. Hospitals set up at Hastings racecourse. Nearly 1,000 missing or feared dead as towns like Napier suffer extensive destruction. Survivors endure cold nights while aid and identification work proceed slowly.
Reports from Napier describe severe devastation after a quake. Casualties include nine killed at Greenmeadows Catholic Seminary and hospital fatalities amid collapsed wards. Water shortages persist and harbor entrances are exposed. authorities warn more details will emerge as rescue work continues.
Refugees join relief efforts after a collapse near shuttered buildings. Several workers escaped a deadly incident by crawling through an 18 inch fissure, and reports note looting has not occurred despite large quantities of goods in the area.
Unearthed details from Napier area describe extensive loss with at least 26 workers recovered and many more believed trapped. Reports warn the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue while authorities consider blasting to curb fires. Commodore Blake of the MMA in Dimedin arranged extra explosives for demolition aimed at halting the fire.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions murders and a place possibly Lerulists and Salcutta. Key names and events are unclear, but the text implies a crime report involving multiple killings, with a note of a close suspect or area. Further readable details are unavailable in this fragment.
A damaged fragment describes a morning incident with a road blockage near a place and mentions individuals and a monk. The legible parts imply it concerns a local event or travel disruption with unclear names and actions.
Urgent appeal from Hastings town authorities seeks urgent aid as committees rush to address chaotic conditions. Trade and coal supplies face disruption while revivals and preparations lag. Shocks continue to ripple through Bodlon Drive area amid ongoing relief efforts and inspections this week.
Railway circles were stirred as New South Wales Transport Commission dismissed Mr C J Goode, chief traffic manager, following a departmental inquiry into his conduct. The commission met to consider the inquiry's findings and announced the action against Goode.
A debated action in the assembly centers on the Cape Verde incident and a Dornier plane link. Officials discuss papers, public access, and potential official responses amid broader concern for life and property ashore.
The New Zealand earthquake tremors were recorded at Kew Observatory, with the message noting the event as twice the magnitude of the Hinurbance. The news reached London this morning, prompting anxious questions at the High Communion Office where no official informant could confirm details.
Reported quake shocks felt across Bombay and Calcutta, with observers noting tremors on a Saturday. speculation cites distant origins and mentions New Zealand as a possible source. Details are fragmentary and uncertain due to garbled OCR.
London report notes the West Acnmoghut sapeet and the A.W.U. Convention discuss relief funds. The text mentions a donation of £100 for relief efforts and references a concussion incident during a world event, with various names and places obscured by OCR.
A resolution expressing profound sympathy of the people of New South Wales with New Zealand for the suffering caused by the earthquake was carried by the Assembly this morning in a show of alliance. Brereton moved the motion and urged passage.
In the House of Commons the Dominion Secretary pledged heartfelt sympathy from His Majesty’s Government to the Dominion and fellow subjects. He stated telegrams were sent to governors and leaders to express unity and support during the wartime crisis.
Unclear wording reports a hospital appeal in a legislative session. It notes receipts around 2454 percent and expenditures totaling £1800 7 6. The Premier mentions war uncertainty and local authority concerns with a forthcoming response or action.
A Admiralty report describes an accident on a submarine in the Thames area with 18 injured and six severely. The blast damaged the crank case as the vessel traveled at high speed, spraying oil and shattering bulkheads. About 130 men were aboard when the explosion occurred, prompting a call to Chatham doctors for aid.
The coroner adjourned the inquest into the death of Mark McDonnell aged ten of Marrickville after a note was found in a letter box. Murphy denied knowing anyone involved. Police will investigate further before resuming the inquiry.
A moneylender attempting to enforce eviction at an unemployed man’s home was brutally assaulted by a crowd. The injured lender was taken to a hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries. The incident occurred in Melbourne on a Monday, with authorities investigating the attack and the crowd’s involvement.
In Cape Town the government plans major railway reforms including wage cuts, halted hires, and reduced hours. The Railway Conciliation Board is to review a possible 20 to 60 percent wage reduction, with potential compulsory retirement and broader belt-tightening across the industry affecting artisans and workers.
Local council chambers buzz over reforms as parties clash on voting rules and ballot access. Officials, advocates, and residents discuss timelines, implementation, and potential impacts on turnout and representation.
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