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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
4
The report shows Canberra weather data for July including 9 am pressure 30.06 inches, 40 F morning temp, 61 F daily high, 38.8 F grass low, and wind at 5 E. Rainfall records list monthly totals for the current year to date. Queanbeyan records include temperatures and rainfalls for January through July with monthly totals and year-to-date totals.
General forecast describes cloudy unsettled conditions across New South Wales with rain extending from the west, mainly in southern and eastern areas. Canberra expects cloudiness with later rain and variable winds. Victoria, Tasmania and surrounding waters show rain and strong southeast to south erlies with rising rivers in the north. West and South Australia report cloudy skies with showers, while northerly winds persist.
A long list of scattered scores from multiple regions including Victoria South Australia Tasmania Queensland and New South Wales with dozens of town names and varied figures such as 97 46 42 and 124 alongside numerous misspellings and OCR errors reflecting a running tally or weathered table.
The inquest into Albert Ikin a 66 year old war pensioner ends today at Woy Woy with his widow Katherine Augente Ikin 65 charged with murder present in court. Medical evidence shows Ikin died over 24 hours before discovery. alleged statements depict Mrs Ikin naming Jimmy Parks and Jimmy Farrs as possible murderers amid testimony of a brutal wound and posturing before death.
A gray day brings showers and renewed rain later as north to northeast winds strengthen. Forecasters expect continued wet conditions with gusty periods and cooler temperatures into the evening.
An analysis argues that capitalism, despite wars and crises, offers advantages over Russian communism. It notes poor conditions for Russian workers, questions Five Year Plans' success, and warns Western nations must address war and economic instability to avert revolutionary consequences.
Paris reports Mrs G M Blewart set a 400 kilometer driving record at 128.16 mph for Miller's special. Sheala broke the 3040 cc class record for 60 kilometers at 126.65 mph and 60 miles at high speed.
Mr Hill questioned if child endowment for the Commonwealth Public Service is funded by officers' own contributions. Mr Boullin said wages of all adult male officers and employers were cut enough to cover the endowment payment under Determination No 10 of 1933 issued by the Public Arbitrator.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady hosted a party in Ira yesterday with invitations extended to Senators J J Daly Masay Greens and others. Guests included Loree W Crawford and Mrs Crawford, Senator J H and Mrs Stewart.
Blair Lotteries Director Mr. Whiddon warns the public in Sydney that the first lottery tickets are available at the head office or by post. He cautions against dealing with any person claiming to be an agent.
An interstate conference of the Federal ALP will be held in Melbourne on July 37. The meeting aims to discuss party matters and coordinate activities across states.
Question of possible economies in the Postmaster General's department raises inquiries about cost cutting. Mr Green replies that the department aims to prevent any harm to services while pursuing reductions.
In a private member speech in the House, Mr. Makin denounced the Government and warned the Financial Emergency Bill would restructure wages and miseries. He argued Parliament risked dangerous precedent, urged economies elsewhere, and said he could not support the Government or stay in public life.
Melbourne reports the AFA League leader Mr Turnbull branding Lang and Communist policy a menace to New South Wales and the Commonwealth. He urges swift action to recover funds and possibly seize assets if judgments allow, to stop alleged financial ruin.
In the House of Representatives Mr Crouch questioned the economy proposals. The Treasurer said the Victorian Government did not exempt superannuation pensions up to £104 per year. Exempting £104 for Federal pensions was impracticable and would shift about £25 000 annually onto fewer than 2 000 pensioners. Some recipients could contribute to higher pensions but chose not to. An actuarial surplus and reserve funds limited potential exemptions without risking the fund. The pension consists of employee contributions plus at least matching from the Comrade Raveime Fund, with the money allocation affecting fund components.
In a tense session Speaker Makin faced harsh remarks from Mr. Green and others over tariff policy and wage reductions. The debate touched on government authority, worker standards of living, and cabinet resignations, with accusations of politicking and gallery speeches.
In Melbourne a salary cut protest grew as MPs argued the Financial Emergency Bill. Beasley attacked proposals while Klosteri and others warned against wage reductions. The debate included a gramophone record and a limerick, then Makin urged the government to seek a mandate to uphold arbitration if ethics demanded.
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