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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
1
A garbled report notes a planned Moscow journey postponed to late July or early August. It mentions a violent altercation involving Bow det aviatore and ties to Tokyo, with plans to return to London by train once conditions are favorable. Entities and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
A Victorian citizen sent a Commonwealth gift of £100 to the Treasury with a note claiming his wants are few. He references Spartan virtues from youth and laments the generous action as deeply appreciated, though the giver is described as modest and not wealthy.
Fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene at an asylum where a group attempted to escape via a rope from a window. Several inmates or workers were involved, some injuries noted, and authorities investigated the failed attempt amid confusion and fear.
Report notes a prisoner escape scheme involving a SEER and a society member connected to telecasted material. A man named Tanery received a sentence of eight years imprisonment likely at Jaffrey, with authorities pursuing further charges and potential accomplices.
A ferry capsized near Sidney Heads after being snagged by a tow line. Rescue crews reported multiple injuries and ongoing efforts to account for all passengers. Authorities cautious, awaiting full casualty and incident assessment.
On a maiden trip AYDWEY encountered engine trouble near Port Mow. The yacht drifted, two boats collapsed, and one capsized after midnight. Four men were rescued by a coastguard crew and two boats towed in.
Sydney papers report Marelle Sendingtom, 54, of Geeowich, found floating in the Lane above the river. A passing steamer spotted a faint sign of life. she was removed and received immediate medical care. Ambulance attendants and medical staff assisted her recovery, with no further details provided.
A six month revenue report shows a deficit of 9,503,000 pounds for the Commonwealth. The figures reveal revenue underperformance across major headings, with rising expenditures and bank overdrafts. Over the period, temporary advances and a Treasury overdraft funded the gap, and expenditure exceeded receipts by substantial margins. The report warns of a serious yearly shortfall unless resources are found.
Federal members prepare to confront the Scullin government as the New South Wales ALP faction presses for currency reform and threatens to force a constitutional clash. The Sydney situation intensifies parliamentary maneuvering amid cabinet disputes and parliamentary talk of possible resignations.
Captain Pittendrigh and F. J. Hamre of the Central Australian Gold Exploration Co. were found alive 134 miles from Alice Springs after 22 days missing since December 20. An Air Force plane dropped food and water. arrangements to move them to Alice Springs will be made.
London forwards a wary stance amid the Morning Post report of retrenchment and fiscal tightening as Commonwealth and Australia face economic facts. The piece notes cuts and planned measures to speed relief, with concern over temporary relief measures and fuel costs, as discussions stall the progress of sound policy.
Sydney reports a proposal to place a ten million nine hundred ten thousand qi gold loan before the Australian Workmen Solomon as a means to revive economy and fund defence, including a centralised government plan and consolidation of state services. The group urges a convention to advise the Commonwealth Government on fundamental issues.
A Saturday landslide from the Quayaquil to Quito railroad buried 470 map workers who were uncovering a 200 yard section already affected by an earlier slide. The disaster follows political debates in Canada about regional justice and economic strain, with comments from United Farmers of Canada secretary Mr. Frank Elingon defending mountain region concerns.
A fragmentary report discusses a proposed trade plane for the Azores and mentions Bermuda, with references to Australia and exchange rates. It notes inflation policies, currency pressures, and cautious market behavior, hinting at a broader discussion of economic expansion and international finance.
A damaged excerpt reports a hostile reception in Siberia for a German minister amid dramatic rhetoric. The fragment mentions crowds, protests, and tensions around leadership, with scant readable names or dates.
A teenage girl named Adetige Finaot Wilson, 18, was found strangled in Melbourne. The investigation traces back to a man named Mont Tienes and his alleged involvement alongside other suspects, with police uncovering evidence of a brutal assault and a struggle. Relatives describe the scene and timeline as officers pursue leads amid a tense community.
A fragmented report outlines a shift in Australia involving political factions and policy changes. The piece notes moves toward stabilizing government amid calls to end extremism, with mentions of Mr Sage and potential dissolution of the Commonwealth government.
It was announced that besides the £1,600,000 short term Treasury bonds issued by the Commonwealth Treasury for New South Wales, a further £500,000 has been received from the same source, bringing total funds to £2,000,000, aiding commitments and meeting interest needs with the Loan Council's support.
English textile owners plan a prolonged stoppage affecting nine million pounds in output as a dispute with workers escalates. Authorities expect a nationwide impact with possible mediation within a week and production halts looming for mills and factories.
An explosion on the Norwegian motor ship Theolur near Colombo on January 6 killed several crew members and left many survivors. The ship’s captain and officers were among those reported dead or missing as the vessel drifted and rescue efforts recovered bodies and survivors.
An austere funeral at The Royal Chapel in Windsor marks the burial of a high royal figure. Attended by close family and royalty, the service features a Dean of Windsor recital and a solemn procession as the coffin enters the royal tomb.
A child spoke at a Royal Commission session in London while an accountant from the General Ministry for Labour testified about a dole related matter in 1980. The hearing focused on welfare payments and the plight of dependents, drawing attention to policy impacts and bureaucratic procedures.
A fragmented notice notes that World Serving and special information sources are used in compiling the over gee intelligants. It mentions Australia and New Zealand are marred. The text is garbled and references multiple entities without clear actions or dates.
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