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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1932
Page
1
Sydney reports the Premiers agree on a three year program including a 215 million loan for unemployment relief, a special sinking fund, and two million for this year’s government needs. Bank support expected totalling 22 million for deficits, works, and revival loans.
A government effort aims to aid the unemployed through a nationwide unemployment relief scheme. A special committee, with broad representation, would study projects and coordinate funding. A centralized clearing house would gather methods from states to inform the plan, with a special works program of 27 million dollars proposed to finance the effort.
The document outlines a 15 million pound program with an initial one million pound instalment, over three years. It discusses extensions to 18 million pounds in special expenditures, a relief fund, and proposed taxation schemes to support unemployment and relief loans across states, aiming to aid welfare and finance mechanisms.
Fragmented text outlines a plan tied to unemployment relief and government spending. It suggests shifting payments toward permanent benefits to stimulate industry and move the country toward stability. The exact proposals and outcomes remain obscured by garbled OCR.
A fragmented passage discusses deferring a supplementary program, private enterprise involvement, and mobilization measures. It references a tax system, water rise funding, and a broad aim to place people in meaningful employment while shifting burdens onto taxpayers. The text remains garbled and difficult to parse.
A fragmented article notes urgency for premiers to reconvene and plan a national programme. It references anticipated international issues and the government’s Cominene position, aiming for a rapid resumption before the conference.
The North Coast Steam Navigation Company steamer Almarra was 30 hours overdue in Sydney after departing New Castle with cargo of dairy produce timber and tah. A heavy sea collision near Newcastle forced its port call. Captain Hammond flew an aeroplane to search the coast but sightings were inconclusive.
In Lausanne and Paris the German side formally abandons broader political demands and concentrates on reparations. The German team led by a mediator seeks a narrower settlement with France and Britain, while Ramsay MacDonald’s efforts are portrayed as wasted amid lingering deadlock and uneasy prospects for reconstruction.
Reports from Sydney describe Russo-Chinese negotiations toward a non aggression pact while tensions over Manchuria persist. Weather and seas hindered shipping as the Mundalla and Mondallo faced rough storms near Newcastle to Sydney, with a missing Ul matte vessel under investigation and no clear sightings by midnight.
The Secretary for Transport announced that railway and tramway staff under a Federal award earning above the current award rate will have their pay reduced to the award rate from Sunday. The move aligns Federal wages with state standards for tramway and railway employees, including drivers and station staff, while some shifts remain at existing allowances.
American flyers Griffin and Mattern crash near Minsk during round the world flight. The two airmen are alive but their aircraft is wrecked.
Wad decided that Federal basic wage and margin for skilled work apply from Sunday Almost 7. The hour would remain at present and the Public Service assurance reduction would be discontinued.
A rambling debate in the Commons discussed Irish duties and the Free State settlement. Maxton Devalin and others proposed wrecking amendments, all rejected by large majorities. Mr Baldwin said Parliament would adjourn from July 11 to October 27 unless events change.
A steamer named Wicca Moller was struck by heavy seas while attempting to cross the river into Newcastle harbor. The vessel took on water and issued a distress call before being towed to port by a harbor tug. No casualties were reported.
Reports from Sydney indicate agitators circulating statements in the north west targeting the union and federal pastoral award. Protests at sheds and depots have begun, with calls for boards and work stoppages amid wet weather. Movements suggest more shearers may offer for work this year than in recent seasons.
The Weather Bureau warned of a cyclone increasing in intensity yesterday and now covering the eastern coast and western Tasman region. Strong winds and rough seas threaten the southern weather belt with southeasterly to westerly conditions. Mariner advisories urge caution for vessels and coastal areas.
London reports that former Premier of Victorish Mrs Howan contemplates personal damages suit against Victoria's Central Executive of the ALP. He alleges snedder of ruled aid and other outrages by their star chamber at Melbourne.
Dublin correspondent notes conciliatory mood in the House of Commons second reading. Observation suggests the government may seek arbitration or other avenues to resolve duties issues, aiming to avoid conflict and find a path forward.
Melbourne reports a handbag theft during a church service as ministers and officials weigh government aid for coal exports. The Commonwealth and state plans to support export coal volumes were discussed amid prayers and cabinet deliberations.
Sixty six drowned when the French submarine Promethee sank during surface tests off Cape Ledi near Cherbourg. Seven survivors were rescued by a passing boat after crew members and officers were swept into the sea then submerged. The Ministry of Marine reported divers and aircraft sought the vessel but missing others remained.
W M Hughes in London argues conversion plans prove Britain and Australia faith and genius boosting tax cuts and power shift. He claims investors would heed business proposals after conversion, expanding Britain Australia trade while Ottawa works to curb deficit and bankruptcy risk.
The Premier of Boat Australia, Sydney, reports a unified mood after the Premiere Conference. Government cooperation shown with New South Wales aid and Commonwealth Bank accommodation promises improvement in the coming 13 months. Australia and overseas credit have risen, with plans to access cheaper funds on the market. Mr Hill notes unemployment measures and budget constraints as steps toward curbing overspending without delaying relief.
A Sydney report claims the Transport Act restricts private car use in a friend’s vehicle and taxi services. The minister considers repeal of the rule, with a potential £10 009 fine issue, and a writ planned from the Supreme Court Adelaide. The article notes exemptions for service cars and ongoing railway charges.
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