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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
1
A large protest by about five thousand farmers in Arkansas amid drought threatens disruption as the mob demands provisions. Leaders, including Georgy Morris, promise action to curb depredations while noting women and children are starving.
Reports on the death of Princess Royal with official statements and public notices. Details mention royal family figures, including King George and Duke of Pilgrim. Surviving sisters and marriages are noted, with references to memorials and public messages broadcast by telephone.
London reports a fresh chapter in Indian policy with claims it could steer reform and confidence within the empire. Debate over alien methods and Indian politicians grows as observers weigh the potential impact on governance and historical trajectory.
Fragmentary report notes a Moslem delegate to Wilinn Rann Pablo Cantormace, with references to Capt. Wedgewood and a Secretary for Indy ping tetburee. The piece hints at a perilous journey and a planned Hetine winder but remains unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmentary note from Hinday Mot Kunwiu former member of the froth Leetatattion addresses the informational tetherusy of the Tanaawe of Mplawe socioty at Gaugowanid.
Victorian Associated Banks raised London exchange rates to buy 115 and sell 115 10 in telegraphic transfers. The move followed Bank of New South Wales rate increases and aimed to support exporting industries including wool, meat, and wheat. Officials said higher rates would help primary producers by easing overseas commitments and benefiting wool growers and related sectors. The Commonwealth Government anticipated relief for exporting industries, with debates on how far rates could rise without harming other sectors.
In Sydney on Monday F. H. Tout president of the Graziers Association said primary producers have begun to learn that the Bank of South Wales has been the one to recognize the necessity for a scheme rate approximating more lowe r to that which would exist if it were allowed to be free and unpenalized.
Mr Lyons said the question of requiring the exchange rate had been under cabinet consideration. He noted a meeting with representatives of the Commonwealth and Associated Banks would review the proposal before Cabinet acts. He declined to comment further at this time.
Seamen Takan off ship Nimbia after voyage from Byd ney to Richmond River at week end. They were removed by the Hramen's Union for breach of watch timing rules, banned from signing on for six months for the shoeing incident.
Reports describe authorities detaining 42 sailors tied to a submarine named Nownrapery docked at Ply mourn. The vessel is said to have faced a crisis, with officials admitting an error while attempting to suppress an unexplained episode.
Sydney reports two Air Force planes comb the Central Australia region for Pittendrigh and Hamre but find no trace. De Havilland official Taylor fears Pittendrigh may have been forced down and not yet returned to Alice Springs. Relatives continue to hold out hope, despite dwindling prospects of locating them alive.
A 2000 year old royal vault was uncovered on Shannon Island near Carrrick and Bhevnolund by archaeologists mining rock and rubble. Builders unearthed remnants of a king and queen chamber with brick masonry and entries to a royal meat. Treasure and armour were moved to another chamber for safekeeping.
The Prime Minister J H Scullin will preside at a Loan Council meeting in Melbourne next week. All state treasurers except Mr Lang will attend to discuss arrangements for converting a £42,000,000 loan due this year.
Misa Amy Johnson attempting a non stop flight from Berlin to Warsaw diverted due to weather. She landed at Krace neviesky near Tultuck 60 miles north of Warsaw after 10 90 start delay and contrived route via Festa and Widing around worsening conditions. She was unhurt though the aircraft undercarriage was smashed and repairs planned after rail escorted return to Ware.
Trade union returns show a sharp quarterly jump to 23.4 percent unemployment for the quarter ending December 31, indicating a widening national trend. Queensland records 12.5 percent while other states range from 2N9 to 28.5, with two-year figures tracking increases from 14.6 to 24 percent.
Deputations urged work for unemployed men with five years’ service. Mr Blakeley pledged more work and positions, noting prior excess demand. A committee was set to review allocations and advise, while relief residents in the federal Capital Territory faced rent relief constraints.
Relief measures seek coordinated action between the Rectory and the FAC Branch of the Home Affairs Department. The plan envisions assistance to a broader communal pool, with headquarters at ivy and aims to streamline wartime civil relief operations under centralized supervision.
The Acton and Civic Centre relief centers will open from 10 am to fulfill food orders and issue other supplies. Aimed to help verifications, the scheme allows certain men with previous earnings to receive rations while ensuring economies. More recruits from No 4 Camp depart. a food allowance of nine shillings is noted for departure.
A Ta mora farmers meeting urged the Minister for Market to provide an immediate 3 per bushel advance promised earlier. The group also called on the Bilo Board to set a standard for lag wheat measurement and payment, noting deficiencies in current collection methods.
A fierce windstorm wrecked a church in Yorkley causing extensive damage. The roof and walls collapsed while the adjacent parsonage suffered damage and nearby outbuildings were torn apart. No injuries are reported.
Mr Mares predicts variable rainfall with chances of good fall and winter moisture. He notes possible heat and dry spells in summer while a cooler, wetter pattern might emerge in autumn and early winter, signaling a modest tropical or moderate monsoon influence this year.
French school children across the country will honor Marshal Joffre’s memory with ceremonies at the Marne and other sites. Prime Minister Barthou offers sympathy as Europe faces its destiny during wartime.
In Sydney a discussion on the 44 hour week and its impact on the manufacturing sector unfolds. Major Bennett of the Chamber of Manufacturers notes many producers aid the effort while concern grows over competitiveness with Victoria Queensland and South Australia. The issue centers on costs, potential price increases, and broader economic effects.
A fragmentary report notes a man killed in a pit fall and lists several names, with unclear details about the incident and involved workers or witnesses. The text includes mangled phrases and scattered references to locations and people, indicating a damaged OCR from a Sydney area page.
A report claims King Alphonso built a mansion in the United Kingdom during exile, with a stated cost around 40000 pounds. The fragment references Commander Franro and the Hnanial reba, but details are unclear and names appear corrupted. The item suggests royal activity amid political turmoil and potential relocation.
A blaze of white silence follows an avalanche that killed tourists near Parib Burda. Local authorities confirm multiple fatalities as rescue teams comb the wreckage for survivors and missing hikers amid treacherous mountain terrain.
A fatal clash interrupted a football match in Peru between the Netenan team and local departments. Police reported the incident as a violent altercation ending in deaths, with authorities investigating the circumstances and potential suspects.
The article notes rationing measures spreading to the wheat sector amid overflowing silos. One third of a train is to be moved to White Bay to relieve pressure, with management citing taxday issues and terminal troubles as preventing quick relief.
Sydney brokers report mixed wool market activity with auctions drawing strong bids on merino lots while crossbreds and various grades change hands privately. buyers from Japan and Germany showed interest as prices and demand fluctuated in the set market conditions.
A 1930s-style report notes lax state measures as unemployed men travel the country with ration vouchers. It cites men claiming ration funds to buy ArnK wood and other goods, while law enforcement points to a system where those who earned no money are tied to previous days for ration eligibility.
In a Central Follee Court session today Magistrate McMahon protected a female witness from potential harassment as she testified. The judge ruled it was improper for a solicitor to press for accusations without substantial evidence, emphasizing orderly court conduct.
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