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13 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
1
Scullin Bombshell Rocks Melbourne Conference
A stir arose at the LP Executive Conference as rumors circulated that Mr Scullin sought a 20 million pound loan from London. Delegates broke from proceedings, some boarding trains to Canberra while premiers prepare to resume talks. The Federal Executive plans to meet again tomorrow with parliamentary delegates likely to back proposed measures addressing Australia’s financial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Scullin
Tron
London
Lonam
Australia
Bresking
Canberra
Theorlere’yame
Austrella
Cabinet secrecy on language policy reported abroad
A Canberra policy plan, reportedly approved ten days earlier, was kept secret by cabinet members. Officials sworn to secrecy reportedly shield Lang policy details from public scrutiny and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Sydney
Pirclon
Canberra
Met
W U A U Convention on Miners Federation Constitution
The American Federation of Labor affiliates met to consider a new constitution for the Miners' Federation. Delegates aimed to preserve U.S. miners' interests with a 150000 membership and a three year effort toward an approved plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cape Record: Rose Reaches Rome After London Attempt
Tommy Rose, after quitting the London to Cape attempt, arrived in Rome at the first stage of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tommy Rose
Rome
Bribery Charge Inquiry Raised in Legislative Assembly
Foster questioned the Minister for Government about a report that three Waterloo aldermen accused others of accepting bribes and a claim that a seven member junta was appropriating funds. The Minister promised to investigate and consider action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Legislative Assembly
Foster
Waterloo Weil
Wreckers Fail to Halt Nagpur Bombay Express
In Calcutta on Thursday an attempted wreck near Bak River failed when the bridge was found altered. The Nagpur Bombay Express passed the area safely. the engine and leading coach were damaged but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Bombay
Bak River
Mad
Blue Express
Wan
Pera
Premiers Conference Faces Theodore Plan Revisions
Banking authorities have not accepted the Theodore Plan and the Premiers Conference will revise the policy to reach a compromise. The Federal Treasurer will report on discussions with the Commonwealth Bank Board, with economies urged as a key condition. The conference aims to avoid delays as urgent action is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Lang
Hia
Baton Charge at Booth Park Targets Relief Workers
About 300 unemployed clashed with police at Booth Park and were dispersed by a Daten charge. They aimed to intimidate 26 relief workers paid 12/6 a day while other unemployed refused work for less than 14/6 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Booth Park
Inquest Hears About Albert Park Fatal Car Crash
Melbourne hearing reveals Alice Leen 41 and her husband in a fatal January crash near Chelsea. Witnesses say the husband escaped the wreck and jumped to a lorry, with unclear details emerging before the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Alice Leen
Albert Park
Russian Wheat Debate At A.L.P. Conference
The Federal Government will inquire into the position as the idea of Russian wheat competing with Australian products was raised at the A.L.P. Executive Conference today. The discussion centered on future policy and potential market impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A.L.P
Victorian Agent General voices on abolishing offices
London Thursday The Victorian Agent General Mr Walter Lelich argues against abolishing Agents General noting office costs fell from £9000 to £5000 and that his salary is lower than any Australian counterpart. He prefers not to transfer duties to the High Commissioner's Department and cites cost reductions as a model for Australia. He adds he has sacrificed a portion of his salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Lelich
Tasmania
Lebech
High Commissioner's Department
Victoria
Eecretary
T. H. Right
Australia
Britain to aid Abyssinia against slavery in League talks
In the Commons the Foreign Secretary Mr Henderson said Britain would back proposing to extend League of Nations help to Abyssinia for slavery and forced labour issues if Abyssinia investigates and invites League cooperation. He noted Liberia started the Liberia slavery inquiry and pledged support if Abyssinia follows suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafn
Mr. Henderson
House of Commons
League of Natione
Liberia
Abyssinia
Henderson
Lehberia
League
Notorious Tiger Attacks Travellers in Bengal Jungle
Two Indian men carrying mail from Bualuchua to Ralrakhole near Bom balpur in Bengal were attacked by a tiger while taking a jungle shortcut. One was carried off and the other escaped mauled to a village. A search failed to find the victim. locals regard the tiger as a known man-eater terrorising the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldreth
Mureday
Bualuchua
Ralrakhole
Bombalpur
Bengal
Severe shock Napier shakes Auckland delays rescue work
An after quake hit Napier today the strongest since last week and caused a heavy thunderstorm. Torrential rain delayed relief efforts as rescuers worked amid continuing tremors and ongoing danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Napier
Interest rate cut sought for New South Wales Savings Bank
In the Legislative Assembly Mr C Martin asked the acting Premier to press the Government savings bank to cut interest rates to six percent as Victorian Bank has done. Mr Buddleley said he would submit the matter to the Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Legislative Assembly
C. Martin
Government Savings Bank
Victorian Savings Bank
Buddeley
Theodore Scheme and Producer Prices Debate in KYDNEY
Dr Page criticizes Theodore Scheme linking creme pricing to wholesale costs from 1938 to 1925, noting disparity between producer receipts and payments. He cites government tariff policy and rising indebtedness under deflation and questions funds during anticipated controlled inflation on the North Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinee
Lang for East Sydney By Election Urged by A L P
The Kogarah South Branch of the A L P moves the Central Executive to arrange for Premier Mr Lang to contest the East Sydney by election, arguing he proposed a plan to address Australia financial difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Kogarah South
A.L.P
Central Executive
Lang
Australia
Inflation Dangers Cited By Copland In Review
The Morning Fort reprints Copland’s article on inflation dangers from the Argue journal. The editor argues timely cabled developments to London will aid Australia’s credit amid Labour leader rhetoric and cautious English investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Professor Copland
Copland
Australia
Warnings on Economy as Snowden Leads Budget Debate
British Chancellor Phillip Snowden warned of grave finances in a Commons clash over a censure motion. An Liberal amendment to create a committee to trim national expenditure passed by a large majority as the government defended measures and pledged temporary sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phillip Snowden
Conservative
Liberal Party
Snowden
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
Laniy Worthington
Evans
Bir
Australia
Philip Snowden
Washington
Britain
Matiet
Mir Hobart Horne
Phillin Snowden
Treasury
Captain Lost Near Launceston Dredge Nereus Sinks
The master of the dredge Nereus is believed drowned after the vessel sank off the Tasmanian coast near Head. The crew escaped in beets, with the mate injured. The ship had left Sydney for Tormanla, reached Eden, and was towed in after disputes over engine failure and vessel seaworthiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launceston
Nereus
Tasmanian
Head
Sydney
Tormanla
Eden
Canada No Consultation With Britain For New Governor General
The Australian Association reports that Canada's appointment of a Governor General was not coordinated with Britain or other Dominions. Lord Kessborough is named, with the process described as hurried and not aligned with common imperial practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lord Kessborough
Jane
Hennett
Dominions’ Office
Gogl
State Party to Challenge Hill Ministry at Meeting
At the next meeting of the State Parliamentary Labour Party several members will challenge the Ministry over recent actions and failures to meet the financial position. The complaints include salary reductions for public servants and the Premier's alleged push for four taxes without party consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Wage Reductions Move Through Melbourne Hearings
Industrial Registrar Mr Murray Stewart announced applications to reduce wages by ten percent were filed across most registered industrial organizations. Hearings were postponed to February 29 for all pending cases except five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Murray Stewart
Air services tax proposal faces interstate uniformity issue
The Premiere of Victoria and Tasmania endorsed a plan to tax commercial air services competing with railways. They argued any levy must be nationwide due to interstate operations. Mr. Ulm of Australian National Airways warned a tax could ruin the infant industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
Tasmania
Australia
Co. T. PF. Ulm
Australian National Airways, Ltd
Railway wage refunds and continued cuts in state service
The Railway Commissioners will fund a large number of railway men for the 1-8 deduction paid by them on January 8. The Government will continue the cut in other sections of the service that have been paying it since last June. The 1-3 percent reduction in wages of hospital employees will also be refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydnet
Thorsday
War Debt Moratorium Talks Reported in Dominion Circles
Australian officials consider a moratorium on war debts and interest as Mr Scullin negotiates with Britain. The Australian Press Association confirms discussions, with Dominion office channels noting progress. Terms of years are unsettled, with five years proposed by some sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Porslat
Scullin
Australian Press Association
Dominion
Mr Scullin Denies Britain Debt Talks
Mr Scullin says he knows nothing of any negotiations with Britain to abate Australia’s war debts and that he has done nothing on the matter up to now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Scullin
Britain
Australia
Melba Damn Nellis Hospitalized With Improving Health
Illness at St. Vincent's Hospital shows Damn Nellis Melba improving daily until yesterday when her condition dipped slightly. Officials expect she will remain in hospital for at least a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
St. Vincent's Hospital
Nellis Melba
Melba
Ormond Murder Accused Cannot Be Released Yet
The Secretary of the Crown Law Department stated that Robert Jeroen McMahon charged with murdering Mens Griffiths cannot be released until the Criminal Court orders. Attorney-General Blater and Crown Prosecutor Meath reviewed the case but no decision was announced. McMahon remains in police custody as officials discuss next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Thurwtay
Crown Law Ipartment
A. Lewtn
Robert Jeroen McMahon
Mens Griffiths
Blater
C. Hi Meith
Leston
Ler
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Idneya
Izzinesa
Pip
Natead
Kbbage
Me. Soni
Mr. Scullin
W.U
Cape
Indian Express
Dredlstone
Sonferenc
Commonwealth Bank Board
Burma
Tharrawaddy
Thorrawaddy
Notorious
N.S.W. Savings Bank
DR. Page Critical
of Theodore
MR. Lang
Taller
South Africa
England
MR. Snowden
Dredge Founders
Australian Frees Assosiation
Hiskory
AIR Services
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