16 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1931
Page
1
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Tension mounts as Hindu Moslem clashes in Denares prompt Gandhi to seek a meeting with the Viceroy to aim at settling the Indian situation. A Tuesday meeting is considered likely while in Benares British groups patrol main streets after faction incidents leaving three dead and many injured.
In Paris, reports indicate hoarding behavior affecting markets and rising unemployment. Labour groups note uncertain figures with up to 100,000 partly employed workers amid slow economic recovery.
A brief sympathy message from E. K. Bowden and Mrs Bowden expresses condolences for a departed family member. The note thanks friends for support and notes the deceased served in a relevant capacity and fulfilled duties.
The Prince of Wales rode in a new British bus in Lima and played golf on Friday. The royal party planned a flight to Arequipa on Sunday for a five hour trip with U S officials likely to attend.
Oscar Bruhn eight year old is shot as he enters his Melbourne home. Police know the shooter’s name and aim to arrest soon. Bruhn is father of Norman Bruhn who was killed at Darling years ago and Rouhn who was shot in the abdomen six months earlier. Bruhn’s condition is serious.
Godfrey Mundy II inherited £260000 from his grandfather in 1626 but was penniless in two years. He was found dead in a small hotel near Bordeaux from an overdose of veronal. Extravagance and gambling fueled his downfall. his father had not seen him for some time and had asked Brotland Yard to examine the missing fortune.
Madrid reports a cabinet resignation as King Alfonso consults leaders on forming a new national ministry. Rumors swirl of a constituent assembly and possible abdication while opposition grows amid newspaper seizures and closures.
Washington Saturday reports Alexander Legge resigns as chairman of the Federal Farm Board amid sustained opposition to grain stabilization policy and past controversy. Speculation says successor may be vice chairman James Brtone, with wheat growers and traders clashing over acreage cuts.
Congress passed and President Hoover signed a drought relief measure totaling 69 million dollars. The package includes 45 million for loans to farmers for rehabilitation, plus 21 million for food supplies for humans and rural services across the South Eastern States.
Reports of a counter revolutionary movement in Chirigul province prompted a national police force to mobilize on Saturday. Later, authorities ascertained the reports were false and no action was needed.
Pope's Vatican City speech faced interference from broadcasting stations in several countries and was ordered repeated again in multiple languages on Monday afternoon to reach Catholic audiences.
In Jambisar town, Kotera killed one and wounded two government employees guarding crops. The victims are named in dispatches from the Bombay Presidency as local guards. Authorities launched an inquiry into the assault and security lapses in the area.
Commonwealth Treasurer Theodore outlines six measures to revive activity and employment, cut government costs, honor external debt within capacity, avoid overseas interference, balance budgets within three years, and share sacrifice. He blames gold standard deflation and calls for bank cooperation to boost demand and reduce unemployment, currently 259,000 workers costing £14 million annually.
A new plan to tax interest at the source on Commonwealth and State loans and on securities of joint government bodies was explained. The proposal targets £29,000,001 annual interest and estimates revenue around £5,000,000 after deductions for tax free bonds and existing super tax. Overseas loan taxation was not discussed at the conference.
A patient at Canberra Government Hospital is in a life threatening condition requiring an immediate blood transfusion. Volunteers willing to donate blood should contact Medical Superintendent Dr Nett without delay.
The piece argues deflation from policy and bank actions worsened the value of goods and exports in Australia. It estimates 1928-23 national income around £660 million, dropping toward £480 million, with fixed financial claims costing £79–80 million annually and amplifying losses as income falls.
Prime Minister Bouillon rejects claims of an ultimatum from the Commonwealth Bank. He says the conference adopted a plan inviting cooperation with the Bank Board and trading banks to reduce expenditure, support industry, and restore employment across Australia.
Delegates depart after discussing budget relief with Tasmanian Premier McPhee noting some progress while urging deeper cuts in Commonwealth costs. NSW Premier Lang abstains from comment. Queensland Treasurer regrets bond tax. Queensland Premier Moore calls for stronger, lasting proposals beyond temporary measures.
The Economist highlights Australia’s peril with Lang’s defiant speech and Treasury proposals on wage cuts and tax shifts. It argues labour and capital must share sacrifices to restore international payments balance, while wheat and wool prices must recover for health. The Commonwealth Bank’s stance against inflation is seen as aligning with retrenchment, and overseas loan repayments loom as bills mature March 3.
Bir Otto Niemeyer arrived with six secretaries in Rio de Janeiro and was met by government officials and Bank of Brazil representatives. The Brazilian press criticized the mission, with some papers arguing Brazil still resents foreign bankers and accuses past government mismanagement of curtailing reform.
England closed their fourth test at 442 all out after Voce and Farrimond added 52 for the last wicket with Voces 41. A record 25 000 crowd saw South Africa begin their innings as Curnow fell for 15 with Stedile and Mitchell forming a 6 run stand amid a probing spell by the England bowlers. Mitchell and Peebles took early wickets as South Africa struggled to 7 for none before stumbles and strong bowling halted their progress.
Official estimates say a Premiers Conference salary reduction for public servants could save the Commonwealth Government about 1,400,000. Other governments' savings are not yet finalized. The proposed cut averages around 13 percent across scales, with junior officers facing around one percent and seniors more.
Ireland defeated England by six points to five in a closely fought international rugby match at Twickenham. England also played at Bournemouth where England beat Wales by five to all in a separate international fixture.
Walter Lindrum defeats Newman in the International Child Cup final after a spectacular 7,000 start comeback. Lindrum dominates the last two heats with a seven 1,000 break and averages 248 to Newman's 164 as critics hail his greatest performance. He expresses pride in winning for Australia and lauds Newman as a superb, sporting opponent.
Reginald Bassett, 16, died after diving into the river and striking a snag. He sustained a fractured neck and passed away shortly after the accident on Saturday.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association releases rankings listing players Derg Shickik Allison Wood Buller Mangin Lott Vines Van Ryn Bryan Grant Antilantaga and noting Tilden Hunter as unranked professionals. Women ranked include Mrs Moody noncompeting and Marjorie Morall Dorothy Weber Virginia Hillary Josephine Crackahank Edith Croft among others. two dissentients favor an open tournament and the issue is sent to the executive committee with power to act.
Unofficial circles discuss extending repayments on war debts from 36 years to 2 years as an alternative to a short term moratorium. Treasury asserts Mr Snowden had no communication on the matter. Talks reportedly follow Britain's arrangements with the United States.
Inclement weather did not deter players as Canberra Golf Club trialed a new handicapping and scoring system. R Newman won the monthly spoon, with many cards returned showing varied results from players such as W Owen ham, W McKerrow, BR Martin, A Dickinson, C Whitley, J Hibberson, A Turner, and others in rounds marked by several down and up margins.
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