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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
1
London reports a lockout in Lancashire with more than 200000 workers idle as negotiations in Manchester fail. The Ministry of Labour proposed resuming work at cotton mills and postponing notices, but both weavers and employers rejected the plan, leaving the industry at a standstill.
Increasing alarm over Communist strength in Central China with 60 000 rebel forces surrounding Hankow from Hupeh Hunan and Kiangsi Loyalists defecting to Reds Communist leaders trained abroad run propaganda schools send women to the front to aid Reds and lure government troops Large reinforcements and four crack divisions stand ready in the province
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Boret announce a plan to raise the wheat import tariff from 14 to 14fr7 per cwt and impose a minimum price of 175 francs quin tal. M. Meyer disputed the move claiming cabinet approval was lacking as fears of wild speculation grow. The scheme includes a wheat bureau, licenses for imports and exports, a 20 franc tax on foreign wheat, and bread cards funded by duties. Unemployment relief numbers rose to 17,449 versus 13,149 last week and 1,100 a year ago.
Daily Express reports Atlantic Fleet exercises show Whale Island gunnery blocks high altitude strikes on ships. 8 inch and 12.5 cm guns on cruisers elevate to 75 to 40 degrees with 27000 ft range, making aerial penetration unlikely and London defense improving at land sites.
The Fysh Congressional Committee reports 500 000 to 600 000 Communists active in the United States under Moscow leaders. It urges 14 measures including excluding Communist literature from mails punishing Communists for bank runs and deporting alien Communists. It also calls for tougher secret service and bans on Soviet convict goods.
European delegates discussed M Briand’s scheme to form a European union. He warned the war’s damage to the continent’s economy risks grave disorders and rupture unless remedied. Interest in union grows as peace mission outlook improves and non members may be invited to negotiations.
In Brisbane on Saturday Australia declared total 558 in first innings. Bradman remained unbeaten on 223 before being out. West Indies began their reply with dull play as Batsmen defended. Oxenham took 48 for Australia. West Indies first innings: C A Roach lbw, J D Sealey McCabe bowled, Headley not out, Grant not out. three wickets for 61. Bowling figures Fairfax 0 for 5, Oxenham 1 for 6, Ironmonger 1 for 4, Grimmett 1 for 40.
A plan presented to Prime Minister Mr Aull by Mr E G Theodore seeks Treasury Dillano bank guarantees to extend credit via banks for rehabilitation of industry. If accepted it would bring Mr Theodore back to the Ministry to administer it, with Mr Scullin urged to back the proposal as an inflation alternative.
W Wool Growers' Council representative W Devereaux reports merino crossbred and four did not pay and no rise in prices this week. Bradford forward movement is absent despite free take up against contracts. Yarns show a similar stagnant trend. Merino yarns details coming slowly. Germany remains optimistic though tops quotations have fallen.
Reports from the southern Mexican quake zone say 106 dead with more likely as lines restore. In Zimatian 51 victims were buried beneath the Gualateba Church collapse. Oaxaca suffers severe damage with 36000 at risk of epidemic and medical supplies exhausted.
Kingston leads the A grade premiership with 16 points after Saturday’s results, one point ahead of Amalie and four ahead of Manuka in last. Queanbeyan and Ainslie top the championship cup race with 67 percent, while Northbourne 45, Manuka 61, Kingston 42, Acton 85 follow. B grade shows Queanbeyan 19, Northbourne 17, Amalie 17, Manuka 47 still contesting semi finals. Kingston 8 and Acton 6 trail. Trade and Customs and Post and Telegraph share sub district premiership with 18 points each.
The Paddington coroner delivered a verdict of fatal strychnine poisoning for Baskin a Hyderd Gey man who died after a robbery tale and two poison attempts in a farewell letter to Dr Charles Petty of Walleond Hospital Australia Evidence cited included a photograph of the alleged confidence man plus witness accounts from a fellow passenger Moody voyage and a Southampton cable reporting a dead child The coroner questioned the robbery story noting the mystery of the poison supply and the strange chain of events
A 1930 Malayan trade downturn is shown by reduced tin and rubber output and a drop in industry activity. The report notes the mood and economic strain across Malaya and Singapore as trade slows.
Increased orders for worsteds boost expectations of early demand for merinos while tops demand falls as stocks rise. Spinners and Belgian combers run three shifts to handle wool influx. holdings accumulate. Exchange changes add uncertainty as British and Continental centers await London sales for the spot outlook.
Arthur Cutten, prominent Chicago wheat broker, says the Farm Board entry into the wheat pit cripples private brokers as he notes a purchase by himself and other Chicago grain brokers of securities on the Winnipeg Board of Trade. He warns the U S government stay means Chicago wheat business is doomed.
The Morning Post notes confusion over Mr Scullin’s inflation stance amid reduced expenditure plans and parliamentary shifts. It says Boullin appears anti inflation but dependent on Australian investor support. Stock exchange reactions show hesitation as exchange rates rise and stock quotations stay largely steady.
King Alphonso, while inspecting a 60 000 seat Madrid stadium, told the Morning Post he has much work to do and will not leave the country, a response seen as denying abdication rumors.
A preliminary report attributes December deaths in Mouse Valley to sulphuric anhydride fumes. Experts warn the poisoning event resulted from an unusual chrominance combination and could recur, noting fumes were previously observed at a factory attack.
The Canberra unionists dispute dominated the A L P branch meeting after written statements from affected individuals were read. Allegations of government employment victimisation, private matters, and bullying were raised, with the branch voting to relay all complaints to the relevant minister calling for a full open inquiry.
The Canberra Branch of the ALP held its annual meeting with a large attendance of re-enrolled members. The 1920 balance sheet showed a bank credit balance and officers for the new year were elected: President C. B H. McPadyen senior vice-president J. Alumenthal junior vice-president J. Mek. Thann secretary I. Marriott press secretary F. Lynch treasurer Reypelda returning officer W A O'Neill.
The article notes Parkes Labour campaign leaders attacking the Government over unpopular actions while considering new proposals. Scullin reportedly neither accepts nor rejects, as caucus and supporters press for restoration of confidence and credit to industry without adding notes. The plan aims to back bank credit via Treasury bills to help primary producers and manufacturers hire more workers and boost national wealth, though banks warn their resources are strained.
Henry Coad age 34 of Tempe died when a car overturned at a turn on the western Teed road Sunday night. The vehicle rolled twice and stopped at a weed embankment. A coach occupant suffered a fractured neck and skull. Three others were slightly injured.
Paris reports a near complete Franco Italian naval agreement with Paris backing seven 10000 ton cruisers France and Italy at six cruisers Italy seeks 52700 tons submarines. The submarines remain the unresolved issue and parity on capital ships and air carriers is noted.
Trade figures for 1939 show exports totaling 3.841 billion dollars, down 1.8998 billion from the prior year, and imports at 9.061 billion dollars, off 1.4379 billion. Exports mark the lowest level since 1922 and imports the weakest since 1912.
Government aims to adopt preferential voting like Australia and abolish double electorates and university seats. City of London retains its status. Proposals also restrict use of Tebri clees and seek to reduce electoral expense.
The Royal Aero Club Schneider trophy committee meets on Monday to decide whether to organise the race to 2981 under its own responsibility. With Government withdrawal of support, an aeronautical correspondent notes that even if funds were available racing planes could not be built by September. The government doubts any technical edge from the next race, but lessons from the test race influence the British Interceptor fighters and bombers likely to be adopted abroad.
In Durban South Africa collapsed after a promising start on a perfect wicket as England's bowlers struck. Four wickets fell for a small score before rain halted play and showers prevented further action, leaving the match suspended with England A lineup listed.
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