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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1931
Page
1
A cyclone equivalent to the 1927 Sydney storm lashes New South Wales coast. Torrential rain and gales disrupt services, flood rivers from Shoalhaven to Manning, unroof buildings, down electric lines, and cause injuries and property damage across Sydney and nearby towns.
A wintry blast sweeps Canberra with heavy snow and gusty winds exceeding forty miles per hour. District towns report disrupted telecommunication links to Sydney while roads between Canberra and Gowburn are blocked. Weelangers and Hall recorded snowfall as the cold front lasts throughout the day.
Sydney reports describe widespread destruction from a recent storm. Camps at Long Bay La Perouse and the Domain suffered major damage tearing tents from occupants and leaving families without shelter. The Minster for Tubaur called for a full report on conditions at La Perouse and elsewhere, while aid in the form of goods has been sent to protect women and children. Temporary accommodation has been provided for about 4 unemployed men after shelters and tents were washed away.
Settlers forced from Onelmban due to flooding. A family, including a wife and child, narrowly escaped drowning as water inundated homes. Neighbours rescued them as they removed belongings and fled to higher ground.
A chaotic Randwick morning left three people injured after collisions and a car strike. Teo conatabien ware batsling and a pedestrian was knocked down, while Xuibtesn Bas nett aged 20 suffered a fractured ankle and concussion after a separate car impact. Charlton Evane, an insurance assessor, escaped with cuts when an electric insulator struck by a speeding vehicle caused a crash.
Monty ferry Dee Why struck by a large wave near the harbor at about 3 pm. Nine passengers were hurt and several sections of the vessel’s woodwork and iron stanchions were splintered as rescuers attended the scene.
Perth police received a report that two gold prospectors were murdered by the Rawlinson and associates aboard a ferry. Passengers on the lower deck were swept from their feet as the vessel broke apart. Several men were injured, including a dock hand and a driver, with some treated on the wharf and others hospitalized. The Manly ferry departed Sydney at 4 30 pm.
Flooded Murrumbidgee River near Hay widens, isolating the town and forcing residents to evacuate to higher ground. Properties and stock are moved to safer areas as authorities monitor rising waters and barricade streets to protect civilians.
In Sydney on Wednesday Sir Philip Game rejected the Premier's demand for additional Upper House appointments after a lengthy executive meeting. State ministers conferred with the Governor and Cabinet earlier to discuss the situation from all angles, but no changes were made.
Fragmented early 20th century report shows Lang denouncing opponents and federal approach in New South Wales. Mentions secretary for the Federal ALP and a call to Lang to fight, with reference to an electors’ endorsement and Labour movement tensions.
The South African Cricket Board of Control unanimously approved sending a team to Australia in October. Sporting circles express satisfaction at the decision, praising the Australian board for supporting the tour despite financial constraints and agreeing to the original itinerary.
Melbourne reports the federal secretary of the party says most members favor a proposed general conference to address the economic situation. The conference will likely be held soon, though a formal decision has not yet been issued.
Soviet delegates announce possible changes to Stalin era policy. The talk centers on re shaping the wage system, rewarding skilled workers, and promoting capable individuals to leading roles. Emphasis on ending collective stagnation and aligning industry with individual advancement and material needs.
Amid heavy rain a worker named Crisp War attempted to cross railway lines near a yard when struck by a passing train. He sustained a fractured Yale right tee and facial injuries. The driver halted the train within yards after hearing the crash. Repairs will take days as main sorter lines washed away.
A man named Wood Howse fell into a river while pursuing a rabbit near Travelers Point. He was swept downstream and drowned despite efforts to rescue him carried out by a passerby who pulled him from the water briefly before he later died.
A factory fire in Dremching Valley caused by a lightning flash damaged a section of the building after a downpour. Rain and strong winds hindered access while the crew evacuated and a vessel with 200 sailors standing by was kept offshore until weather moderated.
The document stirs strong opinions as it circulates with mixed reception. Postal authorities abroad reportedly refuse to transmit the Vatican publication, fueling an internal quarrel and calls for publishing the content through official channels.
A fragmentary report notes a Broken Hill train affected by a Monday morning issue near Paseongora and Tonday’s Hraken station. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Reported riots in Korea describe mobs attacking Chinese residents amid a crackdown. Up to 20 killed and 129 wounded with houses demolished as authorities, military, and navy intervene. Arrests numbered in the hundreds as Chinese residents seek refuge and Pan-Asian tensions flare amid ongoing oppression claims.
Abedare workers at Cannock pits halted operations continuing a strike over alleged dismissal of workers from Abedare Extended. They demand reinstatement while management cites a disciplinary decision and a central employment halt.
Melbourne report notes a broad audit by the Commonwealth groups, examining northern district mines and potential economies. Officials discuss oversight of mining companies and related assets amid a push for efficiency.
Fragmentary OCR hints trials for the Hatley plane in the competition for the Hehnerdar Cup. Mentions speed, 400 mile tests, forthcoming week, and trials with references to drivers, teams, and engineering power.
A disrupted OCR fragment reports an alleged offer to obtain evidence tied to a court matter at Glebe Court today. Names such as William See-Lup ag, Guyra, and Det Matthew appear in garbled form along with references to insurance firms and a manager, suggesting a police inquiry or trial context.
The report notes Kaye Don in a speedboat achieving 110 miles per hour in a Sunday dash. Dey and Mrs Rogland are mentioned with associated records and a comparison to other world records, as mechanics prepare and review the vessel after the event.
A New York holiday observance ended in tragedy as several people were killed and many injured. Officials said the event was disrupted by a vehicle incident, with authorities investigating the motives and circumstances surrounding the deadly act.
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