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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reports a persistent decline in food and rent prices and a waiting update on the December 31 figures from the Commonwealth actuary. It notes a continuing deviation in living costs and implied salary adjustments set for July, with fiscal year projections uncertain amid earlier cuts.
An advisory board for rural matters is appointed. Lessees are notified and key officials including Alf Frederick and Jamie Peake are named alongside Carrington in the panel, signaling regional governance enhancements.
Incomplete text references approximate 500 pounds and 60 perminum to the Commonwealth government. Mentions public service retail price index and quarterly figures, last December, with unclear context and several garbled terms.
The government faces a vacancy in the arbitration post as several offices plan to fill it. Officials discuss federal public service reforms and appoint three arbiters to lead the commission. The industry association hints at unknown implications for labor terms and policy.
A murky report shows a court upholding a moratorium amid confusion over dates and participants. Key figures include Helene Mihai and local officials in Melntowh and Queensland as the case unfolds with sparse readable details.
A Calcutta meeting is to be held with government aims to secure cooperation in drafting the future Indian constitution. Gandhi and Congress leaders may respond to Mr. MacDonald’s speech as Delhi advisers note chances Congress moderates will not disrupt the working committee meeting in Allahabad today. The new Nationalist Party in the assembly seeks to urge the Congress to call off civil disobedience and the Self-Rule movement, while New Delhi worries Congress may focus on unity and political strategy amid a threatened government formation in the legislature.
Melbourne court ordered a 10 percent wage reduction across most national awards for 12 months, excluding shearers. The decision, handed down by Chief Judge Dethridge, aims to cut the national wage bill by over £20 million yearly while preserving basic rates for some workers. Protests arose as ACTU representative Crofts urged cheers for social revolution.
In a fragmentary London Commons session a Conservative member Graham Wad raised Russia wheat prices and Britain’s stance. Mr Nat replied that Soviet action would be decided later, while questions on Russian wheat depreciation and agriculture policy touched on hunger strains and supervision at the Supertoil conference.
The Commonwealth Bank chair notes to the Prime Minister that a bank rate change may affect wheat prices. Details reference annual stock moves and price per bushel with cautious market expectations. The text mentions Meiholirio and a January 1906 date, indicating a historical financial context.
A garbled report from Sydney outlines a discussion led by Minister Dunn on wheat standards and a Labour Caucus session. It mentions tomorrow’s meeting, a proposed price per bushel, and board appointments, with uncertain references to ministers and officials.
A chaotic report outlines bias accusations and heated reactions across groups and leaders. The piece cites unclear names and places, highlighting tensions and calls for accountability in a tense civic moment.
A report says a censure motion will be submitted in parliament caucus by Mr J Co Eldridge MP criticizing the Government over reappointing Sir Robert Gibson as chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board. The motion is expected to be the caucus's first order of business when it meets on Monday.
A concise notice reports renewed focus on prohibition policy in the United States centered on Whcersham with officials outlining potential enforcement steps and public reactions anticipated in coming weeks.
The report by the commission on a nationwide prohibition split dominates editorials. President Hoover is seen as dry and uncertain on revision while Wickersham urges a cautious approach. Rumors stretch to a tentative agreement and Congress faces a potential push for revision through hearings and measures.
State legislature discussed illegal fruit machines with the chief secretary noting some hotels and clubs operate them. Mr. O Sull ivan of Labour said the department had not given authority for such installations and questioned enforcement.
The Full Court of the Federal Arbitration Court reportedly reduced the basic wage by 10 percent, signaling a broader plan to cut annual wages by £30,000,000. Workers on the basic wage face about a fourpence weekly decrease, while living costs and national income trends drive the impact, with wage awards expected to be set by September and varied caps listed for capital cities. The article notes state rate differences, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Sydney, in a historic wage adjustment context.
Francis Hunter, American Davis Cup player, joins William Tilden in professional ranks. He plans a debut at Madison Square Garden on February 18, with endowment details and payroll figures discussed, amid broader notes on national wages and unemployment projections.
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