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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1931

Page

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Angi Ho Iolani 1921 Basketball Season Opening

Angi Ho reports the new season with Waiomao team rivalries, noting Ho led scoring in the opener at the Honolulu court as crowds watched a developing regional basketball program.

Feahig and America Naverenohad Feraprrament Payment Plan

France and the United States discussed a plan to settle payments for air service and maritime instruments. An official statement referenced annuities, international settlements, and internal approval processes within government and banking channels.

America Iisaematton Fary IA Bank Yogis France Rene Tre Taval Ola Jourgaigeg Sverliice

Fragmentary Economic Notes From A Period Chronicle

Incomplete OCR fragment referencing political and financial topics, mentioning groups, unions, foreign credit, and European marks. The text includes garbled names and terms, with no clear event or date. It hints at monetary stabilization efforts and financial strength exhibitions, but details are indiscernible.

Cyclone Passes Sydney Widespread Damage Fears Inland Floods

Coastal cyclone moved over Sydney sinking heavy rains and gales while mountains snow. The storm battered New South Wales with high winds, inland flood danger revived, and damage costs likely exceed 250000 pounds in Sydney and surrounding areas. Heavy rainfall peaked at Gosford with widespread disruption to roads, shipping, and utility services.

Sydney Mountaina New South Wales Galeo Wail Gosford Lachisa Macquarie Castlereagh Namoi Gwydir Bawon Aiburbe

Electrocution on Blakehwrat footpath after live wire fall

A man was electrocuted while walking a footpath at Blakehwrat when a live wire fell. A crowd gathered as bystanders did not remove the wire. ambulances arrived and the victim was identified as John Phamus Wallis of Blukconiirst. Coastal floods and fog disrupted roads with water rushing through Way Way as authorities warned of hazards and ongoing danger.

Blakehwrat Ie Wu John Phamus Wallis Mmn Eurninter Tent’ Perry Goutord Bydney Bligheal

Soviet Escape and The Flood Reach Warsaw

Fragmented text depicts a Soviet escape from flood in Warsaw with references to political figures and national plans. Mentions Stalin era themes and a mix of names and unclear phrases, including population remarks and a dam context. The readable parts suggest a wartime or political context amidst disruption and governance contrasts.

Warsaw Montag Aootblam Stalin Jockins

Canada Sees Forced Labour in Soviet Timber Trade

Ottawa reports from February 25 state the Canadian Government condemns forced labour in the Soviet timber and coal sectors. Minister Ryckman cites political prisoners exploited, living standards below Canada’s norms, and state control of employment as evidence of Communist coercion in production and trade.

Roviel Hussit Ottawa Ar Ib Ryckman National Revenue Tae Veraallten Canada Bre Ryekifian Conetwgen Mary V.lilsts

Airway Losses No Profit Possible

Sydney report notes restraint under the Moritorium Act with a twelve month limit and potential judgement for £4733. Tim Atlante Union GH Company Ltd is cited as representing the bank in a case challenging profitability due to improvements.

Sydney Damien Te Tim Atlante Union GH Company Ftd Bwlinom Austentia

Golden Eagle Nugget Exhibition Heads to Canberra

Exhibition at Parliament House Canberra will display the Golden Eagle nugget weighing 1135 ounces. Claude de Bermales, chairman of the Gold Industry Council, arrives to oversee the event in King’s Hall.

Tyaline Accompani Claude de Bermales The Gold Industry Council Canberra King's Hall Pitliament House

National Airways faces scrutiny over recent payments and assets

National Airways and its officials faced questions regarding payments of about 23 000 to Alma Union Gt con pany for petrol and oil within the last 38 months. The court noted assets around 74 000 while considering possible settlement hints and potential inquiries into the company’s conduct and finances.

National Airways Alma Union Gt Conpany Aneta Hle Atjatralton National Aire

Washington Welcome At Post and Garry

A chaotic fragment reports a Washington welcome on Monday involving Prominent Hoover recognition. The disjointed text names Mogers, Fost, Gully and an apparent telecommunication mishmash with references to Promdent Hoover and Welcoming events.

Washington Walcome Promdent Hoover Meheon Ate Cy Malls

Overseas loan plans and conversion eyed by government

The government aims to tackle overseas indebtedness and convert portions of foreign loans after a successful internal conversion loan. A new long term loan of about £15,000,000 may be sought from British investors as part of a broader overseas financial policy. Negotiations and reduced interest could follow to support national rehabilitation and fund industry through reduced debt service.

Gatec UK Min

Burma Rebels Clash With Indian Troops In Northern Shan State

A battalion of Sallied yeuter tny clashed with rebels in Burma near Calcutta. Rebels used homemade weapons and extended anti government activity into the Northern Shan state. Casualties included killed and wounded rebels, with reports of soldiers and police detachment losses.

Calcutta Inter Molero Wu Hudéhiet Monte Hebel Onmuiatliss Raohelk Upper Shan Staloa India Alfi

Execution of Bengal Assassin at Calcutta Dawn

The article reports the execution of Dineh Chandra Gupta and two accomplices in Calcutta at dawn for the murder of Lieutenant Colonel N. S. Rimpeda and others. One accomplice died from poisoning. protestors and police monitored the event as a court verdict and national reaction followed.

Calcutta Duveday Dineh Chandra Gupta Jaune Banga N.S. Rimpeda Prinenk Techmbor Gupta Arotarint Olyora Klling Simpson Ana Ghpta Uhateolyps Kotter Ghijia Sity Bynth Avent

Overseas Interest and Tax Remarks in Parliament

The Treasurer told Mr Keane in the House that Australia owed interest for the recent financial year. The average rate cited was L4/16/8. Questions about steps to secure relief on interest were acknowledged, with plans for consideration after proposed financial reforms. No firm decision was announced.

de Hall Australia Keane House of Representatives Theodore Thuodarg Parliamant Runtratia Laszurint

Bridge collapses coal train into gully at Maitland

A coal train plunged into a gully near Maitland on Tuesday after a culvert collapse. Four men tried to study the wreckage early morning when the wagon cars toppled. Miraculously, no one was seriously injured though the engine and carriages suffered extensive damage. The culvert failure appears linked to flooding, leaving debris scattered along the roadway.

West Maitland Booth

Plane debris found in New Zealand identified as relic

A garbled report from Wellington notes plane debris found in New Zealand may be remnants of a lost flyer. The fragmentary fabric suggests possible origin, with authorities uncertain about the aircraft’s identity and route.

New Zealand Wellington Gindwione Sidine

Peace moves Chinese alarmed peace moves Chinese alarmed

The Chinese government agreed to a conciliatory step to quell disturbances amid clashes between civilians and police in Hello and nearby areas. Sir William Wathorley, mayor of London, commented on the muted but tense situation as officials seek stability in the region.

Kinean Chimens Pontine

British Census Reveals London Population Surplus

British census figures show an overall population increase to about 49 million in the United Kingdom with London listed at roughly 19.9 million and Scotland around 4 million. The report highlights population density trends, a rising female proportion, and notes on urban concentrations and regional totals.

London Cenetim Talon Scotland Beitwin Ilondon Yeings

Inquiry into Cunherrix Begins Public Hearing

The government ordered inquiry into Cunherrix risk will open shortly and be public. Officials including Mr Blakeley and Mr Townsend are named in the committee setup while expected attendance and timing remain uncertain as Canberra authorities anticipate a swift process.

Maairr Bakers Mye EF. Townsend Canberra

Public Service Groups Seek Conference on Canberra Rent Relief

Organizations seeking government rent relief say requisites were provided to the Home Affairs minister for Canberra matters. They request representatives meet government officials to discuss the issue. A comparison yesterday showed government approval had not yet been granted.

Puptic Service Canberra Lave Blakeley Rand Fable Isousa Hye

Confidence Men in Paris Case

Two Australians Casey and James Burke used a confidence trick to defraud Englishman Boardman in Lugano then Farle Comwy. They claimed to need 5000 frames for a prosthetic deal, were exposed by Hoards man, and linked to multiple robberies and crook rings across 41924.

Paris Casey James Burke Boardman Lugano A. Cate Chior Farle Comwy Tulad Hoardsman Waku Hoardman Tneen Ini International Érickn

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