09 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1931
Page
1
Fires flared again among debris in Napier as naval men and fire crews fought the blaze for hours before containment. Large earthfalls from the Bluff sent waves toward the foreshore forcing refugees to consider inland relocation. casualty estimates climbed to about 2,500 with the count still uncertain.
The Australian Loan Council approved a plan from the Prime Minister's Conference to raise 8,000,000 pounds to fund a wheat export bounty of sixpence per bushel and to provide 2,800,000 pounds through the states for needy farmers. The commission urged rapid legislation to enable payments before harvest.
The Premiers Conference heard Federal Treasurer Theodore present a broad plan for economic rehabilitation. He argues cutting spending alone won’t restore the 1929 price level, which would require prices up 30 percent and could boost national income by about £100 million, creating work for 100,000 to 200,000 people. The conference adjourned for a Theodore–Gibson bank-board interview, with resumption set for Wednesday. The Australian Loan Council will meet meanwhile to discuss policy options.
Mr Phondore argued that government actions beyond simple price controls could adjust the economy. He claimed monetary policy is key to influencing national income, production, and consumption, noting production fell and prices rose under current conditions.
A garbled report notes Argentina plans to adjust foreign export policy affecting wheat sales. It mentions discussions among officials and ministers plus potential actions involving the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and China, with emphasis on ministerial diplomacy and possible government intervention.
In a turbulent scene, appalled business figures condemn the oil spill's impact and demand action to protect their domains. Authorities, aided by the National Taburen Company, investigate topener mites at Mart View and assess early mine impacts near Fula.
A damaged report describes a plane crash in a stricken Sydney area. It mentions a pilot and passengers, with chaos and rushed responses as authorities gather details. The account is highly garbled but centers on the aviation incident and ensuing emergency actions.
The Canberra swimming club held a meet with both men and women competing. Notable performances include Caiteren Morente and a champion in the women’s event, with times and placements reflecting a competitive evening.
A rough report notes a secret drill by a republican army causing surprise near the harbor of Erenur. Detectives and a small force searched the area around the arrit ground and found a revolver. One accuser claimed involvement by the Republican Army amid tense standoff.
A rough OCR reading notes Bath's weekend attendance up by about 2,500 compared with Rowan visits. The fragment discusses revenue figures, unspecified dates, and references to events and cautions about charges. The text is partially garbled with several unreadable names and numbers.
The report notes Lindrum scoring an astonishing 3,880 in a day event in London with standout performances by Terman seniors and Newnan competitors. Details reference a record-breaking mile and relay results, with mentions of Tavira and Ariane Hares amid a crowded field and high stakes.
A Reuters World Service led synthesis cites various national intelligence briefs and regional assessments. It notes findings from multiple agencies including New Zealand sources, aggregating conclusions on geopolitical risk and security developments.
Report notes none of the London athletes secured a listing in the ninth Olympiad events. Prominent distance runners like Ubater and Vint Cosy Country Champion appear among those noted, with details indicating amateur participation arrangements and a fund managed by the District Electre to aid entrants.
Flood conditions intensify as Brisbane waters rise toward the record 1908 flood levels. The Brisbane River crisis worsened yesterday afternoon near two o'clock with tides threatening the resort areas and surrounding homes. Heavy inflows and swollen waterways prompted urgent alarm as authorities monitor rising waters and potential evacuations.
Fragmentary text from the Lismore Record mentions a higher than 1921 level, with garbled names and dates. The readable bits reference a venue or event in Ireland, a line about Fallon and Rome, and a date around February, but details are severely obscured. Further legible text needed for a proper summary.
An unclear dispatch reports Italian aircraft and fleet transfers to Brazil, with scattered references to numbers, places, and dates. The fragmentary text mentions Rio de Janeiro and army terms, but the details are obscured and hard to interpret.
Indian delegates at the Round Table Conference issued a manifesto in Bombay stating Dominion status is no longer in dispute and calling all parties to cooperate to complete the conference work. The report notes propaganda and the year’s events, with mentions of a typhoon-like spread of disease and hardship among prisoners and laborers amid wartime conditions.
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