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27 Feb 1931
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary Note on Government Leader and Speaker Vote
A damaged fragment discusses the Leader of the House and a pivotal speaker vote. It references possible scenarios in Parliament affecting Labour and the government, with unclear names and dates.
Railway Dismissal Sparks Global Economic Crisis Debate
Reports from Geneva indicate talks with the League of Nations on an international railway dispute amid mounting economic crisis fears. officials in London and Geneva weigh possible measures as a government minister faces dismissal pressure and railway policy questions intensify.
HIRALIAN STOCKS LONDON AUSTRALIAN WLOCKS AND RATES
Australian and London stock reports show exchange activity with various Per cent yields and prices. The note mentions Labour market changes and exchange rate context affecting securities, alongside tentative recoveries and unsettled figures in the financial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Keath Wales
Dredge Inquiry Reveals Owen Evidence At Harbor
Fragmented report outlines testimony on a dredge project near Avon Ty Harbour. Key figures include Marie, director of Penigula H company, with references to contracts, abandonment, and financial concerns affecting operations in the port area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Thuradey
Marie
Penigula H+ company
Hay Cbse
Viveratown
Muir
Tasmania
Mvanor
Inflation of Note Issue Premiers Approve Fiduciary Currency
Melbourne report on Premier Conference action approving a fiduciary issue of currency up to six million pounds aimed at unemployment relief and wheat farmers' bounty. The decision, cast by Prime Minister Scullin, faced dissent from several officials and sparked debate over currency measures and debt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Theodore
Scullin
Messrs
Hogan
Sir Francis Mitchell
Moore
McPhee
Indianisation of Army in India to be sped up
Value of more rapid Indianisation of the army announced by General Chetwode at the council of state. The government accepts policy changes and ABER committee includes Indian representatives. Immediate implementation to follow as announced by Mr. Ram Mohan in Parliament.
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India
Valautta
Hida
Kimi
Ramey MacBonwal
Unclear historical speech prompts urgent policy action
Fragmented text shows a figure named Mr Buyin at Htrathfeld railing at endless conferences and mismanaged plans. He argues the government must balance budgets urgently to avoid ruin, predicting long term harm to education and credit. The passage hints at a turbulent political climate and calls for decisive leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htrathfeld
Forest Fires Threaten Victorian Towns in Australia
Melbourne reports widespread fires burning thousands of acres across various regions. Volunteers joined firefighting efforts amid stormy conditions as authorities warn many towns face danger and evacuation may be required.
Plymouth Fatality Report Reflects Officials On Duty
A damaged Plymouth record notes a fatal incident linked to local authorities and a time frame around Wednesday. The piece mentions a secretary for ale and a formal inquiry, with unclear details but indicates an official investigation and accountability measures.
Melba's Funeral Held at Bally Church
Unclear text describes funeral rites and burial services for an individual named Melba, with mention of Bally church and a burial ceremony attended by many. Exact details, dates, and full names are unreadable in the fragment.
Evening News to Close Down in Sydney
A special meeting of Unseainted Newspapers Ltd holders decided to suspend the Evening News due to prevailing economic conditions. Director E G Knox of Associated Newspapers said continuing was impossible and noted losses of around a million and a half if they pursued the Guardian and Daily Telegraph plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
A. Stermy
E.G. Knox
Newapagers
Htor
Evening News
Associated Newspapers
Hogan Ministry Recall Motion Sparks Victorian Debate
A fragmented report shows motions in Melbourne calling for the resignation of the Victorian Labour Government and a second demand urging the government to address inflation and banking reforms. The federal government is expected to consider constitutional steps related to the issues.
Seccession Debate Moves WA Party Toward Unity
Fragmentary notes from a long debate in Western Australia hint at tension over secession and constitutional limits. The Attorney General Mr Paves proposes postponing motions as the discussion centers on the path to majority support in the Commonwealth and the risks of fracturing the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preth
Nutlanatiat
Western Australia
Sory Mywakern
Commonwealth
Paves
Orion
Mr Davey
Yates
Nomination Draw For Hawt Sydney Electorate Held
Nomination closed today for the Hawt Sydney electorate. Names listed include Lionel Yhomak Courtenay returning officer, Winager of Vaudume national, Wilfred Athermtante Mountjoy bricklayer of Watman, and Edward John Ward clerk of Sur re Hille Labour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lionel Yhomak Courtenay
Vaudume
Wilfred Athermtante Mountjoy
Watman
Edward John Ward
Surre Hille
Labour
Three Years' Gaol for Byrd and Neales Case
Hobart Neales and Norman 43 faced charges for breaking into the Primary Producers’ tank. Proceedings indicate allegations of forced entry and evidence of attempted theft. The case summary notes mention a third party involved and details remain unclear from the fragmentary report.
Dismissals Sought From Police Force Amid Labor Demand
A labor council demands police dismissals and accuses officers of collusion with trade unions. The report cites allegations of arming strikers, intimidation, and violent clashes at Haymarket, naming several officers and labor figures. The piece notes investigations by authorities and possible criminal implications for those involved.
No Money For NSW As Loan Council Demands Pledge
Melbourne report states the Loan Council decided to withhold further loans to New South Wales unless it pledges to honour interest obligations. Mr Lang's repudiation proposals were condemned and an £800,000 advance for March was rejected until assurance is given. The decision makes NSW finances vulnerable with March commitments and potential embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lang
New South Wales
Mrr
Lown Council
Langwhiter
Anancalty
Mareh
Lang Silent Hydney Admission in Hedociaian Case
Mr Lang admitted receiving an official request from Hoan Council and declined to comment. The brief note records his silence on the Hedociaian matter and the council’s interim position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydney
MY Lang
Questions in State House and NSW government clash
Fragmented OCR notes describe inexact debate in the New South Wales Parliament about a government proposal and a loan arrangement. References to a resolution, ministers, and a conference are mentioned but details are unclear and partially garbled. The text implies the government faced fiscal and political pressure over a loan and interbank arrangements.
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New Routh
Wallen
Baie
New Mouth
Wales
New South
Mears
Boullin
Siver
Shwe
Lown Council
Sydney
New South Wales
Lana
South Wales
Hawan
New
South Ws
Lang shifting grounds at Dassinghuret night campaign
Fragmentary text shows Mr Lang denying that Australia should suspend interest payments in wartime. He argues the need to raise 69 million annually for local interest and warns against policies that would burden the Commonwealth with debt. The passage references Britain France and the war, with strained phrasing and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dassinghuret
Mr Luang
Pirtlain
Ike Kegland
France
Lang
Liberal stand in trades disputes bill prompt Labour
A fragmented report notes the Gentes Council and five Pras Chlon Congres discussing the Trades Dispute Bill. It mentions concerns over rent and parliamentary procedure, with reference to the 1828 strike and a projected push before the House Standing Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gentes Council
Pras Chlon
Torday
Winond
Mets
Air Force plane crashes burning, two officers killed at Seymour
A U S Air Force plane from a voluntary training camp at Beymer crashed into a tree near Seymour today. The craft dived from 500 feet at 100 miles per hour, its wings and undercarriage shattered, bursting into flames. Both occupants, Wilot Otierr HU Scoullur and Aircraftaman 2, were incinerated despite nearby attendants rushing to assist. The wreckage rolled downhill, flames consuming dry grass as responders battled the fire. The aircraft failed to recover after the dive, leaving two men perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Seymour
Air Force
Wilot Otierr HU. Scoullur
Aircraftaman 2
Beymer
Rainen
Vie Guns
Plato
Campbell Coming to Australia and New Zealand
London Wednesday reports that Malcolm Campbell expects to take his Millsbird car to Australia and New Zealand for the Great Exhibition season. He says opportunities here to show its capabilities are favorable. The story notes accompanying details about events and government plans related to labor and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Malcolm Campbell
Australie
New Zealand
Cotton Cloths Lancashire Factory Controversy In Australia Link
Fragmentary report notes Mr A Thompson Liver and Cottam Mit from Hrookfieid Cotton Mills sought union action amid a Lancashire factory dispute. It mentions efforts to form an alliance in Australia and references the Mapeheater cloth rads between England and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
As Thompson
Munowiog
Hrookfieid
Cottam
Ancashira
Wulc
Allie
Austrelia
Turitt
Emalund
Guy's Bombshell Signals Censure Motion in Cabinet Row
In Hobart on Thursday the Tasmanian Conference debated a motion calling Menars Lynne and Guy to explain their actions on Theodore's cabinet reinclusion. Mr Guy warned that a motion against the government would be supported, pledging to note for Mr Theodore's fate as the dispute intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Menars
Lynne
Guy
Theodore
Nate
Britain’s Trade Balance Reported for April
London reports a trade balance in April with exports around 31.0 million and imports at about 108.0 million, stating a cradle balance near previous year levels. The article notes the overall receipts and inventories and cites government figures for the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Varsouk
Fragmentary record of a 19th century university incident
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Thureau Axdney and a Beart of Film Apprala related to the University Boise and a controversial "Camoulory Mushunte" term. The garbled text references a panning, a "Comprorubelig Davhne" phrase, and a trial or reposal with two items allegedly presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axdney
Thureau
Cenverstity
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