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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
1
Lang gave notice of a bill to extend the operation of the Salaries Reduction Act 1980 and limit allowances and salaries to a £600 level. The measure targets government salaries including judges, while the Legislative Council passed the Trustees Protection Bill without amendment.
The Prime Minister warned that any attempt by opposition Senators to reduce supply below the Appropriation Bill would be resisted. Country Party Senators split, with some supporting a longer stay and others opposing a 12 month supply, while the Government vowed to keep Parliament seated until estimates pass.
Negotiations between public associations and the government move toward a Canberra rent cut to align with Australian capitals. A round table conference and Cabinet sub-committee discussed a proposed 15 percent reduction, with rumours of a 20 percent cut to the Canberra allowance to ease hardship for public servants.
The House of Representatives adopted a move to remove the 60 percent surcharge on imported stout and porter. A surplus of 1900 bales in Tasmania spurred negotiations with Guinness’s in Dublin to purchase 4 000 bales plus 1 000 bales annually from 1923 onward at a parity price, with exemptions on stout duties and rationing.
The Works Department has threatened to appoint a receiver to control June’s municipal water system as the council refuses higher rates demanded by the department. The move follows ongoing tariff disputes and potential financial intervention.
In a Commons exchange Mr Gabb pressed Minister for Home Affairs over ministerial car expense arguing the Government car ferried the minister and his children to school. Mr Blakeley confirmed the car is used to reach office and Parliament each morning with the minister sometimes dropping others along the way. The minister also noted he received invitations.
The Victorian Legislative Assembly reduced annual salaries from £500 to £447 for country members and £387 for metropolitan members. Country members receive the larger sacrifice, fixed at £447.
Norman Lindsay argued before his departure for America that crude censorship in Australia must end or be placed in intelligent hands. He warned that without culture there is no future for the country.
Irene Dobson was fined £14 in Auckland for importing Australian silver. The magistrate confiscated coins worth £1,157. Accused allegedly made several trips from Sydney under different names and once brought £660 to Wellington. counsel said she feared losing her Australian bank funds.
The Prime Minister denied that cutting mortgage interest was excluded from the economic plan saying bank rates for deposits and advances remain a central element to be discussed at the Premiers Conference. He affirmed mortgage relief as essential and warned against any change. Boullin highlighted unemployment and productive works as key topics for the conference with bankers. Meetings of the Loan Council and Premiers would be held in Melbourne for conveniece to distant states and bankers.
The Commonwealth Bank Board warns Premier Lang that unless the proposed government savings bank takeover is accepted or rejected by Saturday negotiations will end. The bank has already provided about £1.5 million for depositor relief and will cease operations to support the measure.
In the House yesterday Mr Curtin asked if wage cuts for workers should be state driven under the plan. Mr Scullin said the plan does not cover private employer wages and conditions, noting arbitration and premiers conference findings that reductions have already been about 24 percent.
Mr. Beullin told Mr. Riley and Mr. Mackay that premiers expect banks to cut rates on advances and deposits by about one percent. Banks are negotiating and will take up the matter at the Premiers Conference. Some banks have not yet reduced advances rates, keeping higher fixed-deposit rates from earlier funds.
Mr. Lacey asked if unemployment would be regarded as paramount at the Premiers Conference. Mr. Scullin said it would be listed for discussion with other matters and he had asked Premiers to report works suitable for immediate action. They aim to secure funding to stop the drift of the grave situation.
Greek Orthodox priest Nicholas Kendrevwsky of Preschau was arrested in Prague for the murder of Prelate De Kerototky, allegedly stabbed at the church doorway over his removal from the pulpit.
The Commissiner of Taxation Mr McMahon admitted officers are pursuing tax defaulters in a broad campaign. He cited a £2100 fine on a grocer yesterday and said more actions are expected, noting they knew such defaulters exist.
Scullin told Mr. Gregory that another matter to be discussed concerns aid to necessarious farmers and would be part of upcoming talks.
Col Lindbergh announces he and his wife will depart next week for a flight to the Orient. The planned route runs over Canada, Newfoundland Bay, Northern Alaska, along Siberia’s eastern edge to Tekin Willaley.
In 1930-31 South Australia recorded imports of £6,461,108 the lowest ever. Exports fell by £4,064,000, marking the smallest export figure since 1919.
Dr Lockhart warned at a British Medical Association conference that modern life’s fear complex crushes the healthy mind. He cited insured workers missing time from illness doubling from 14 060 000 to 29 500 000 weeks, largely paychogenic, with nerves anaemia debility listed on medical certificates.
The bread price inquiry in Canberra is stalled as bakers fail to nominate members to the inquiry committee chaired by A R Townsend of the Customer Department. A government-accepted nomination was rejected due to bakers conditions. no new communication has arrived. Public Service nominee W W L Smallhorn is noted, and the chairman has prepared data ready to proceed if the bakers act.
An extraordinary feature of the attempted assassination of Sir Ernest Hotson acting Governor of Bombay is reported. The bullet found in his lounge suit pocket after returning to Government House, deflected by a metal clasp, with jeers from students and smashed car windows then cheers at the Bombay Legislative Council.
Edgar Davies and BE Silk were touring the eastern states when tampering with the plane ignited the motor as Davies swung the propeller. He was struck on the hand but escaped serious injury after leaping clear from the aircraft.
An attempt to kill Finance Minister Br. T. V. Seong occurred on his arrival from Nanking at 7 am. Two bombers and 25 bullets targeted Soong. his secretary was severely wounded and six bystanders injured. The assailants fled in the confusion as M. Shigemitsu arrived by train and left moments earlier.
A Spanish assembly stalls as quorum remains absent amid political turmoil. Officials report ongoing disagreements over the session schedule and proposed reforms. The stalemate delays action on key governance measures.
In Madrid the Assembly stalls swearing in creating quorum delays while 141 credentials are approved. Andalusia prepares drastic legislation to suppress syndicalists and strikes deemed illegal without today’s notice. In Barcelona gunmen in three cars planted a bomb in a telephone manhole injuring tramways and cutting 1,500 subscribers.
At the State Agricultural Bureaux conference in Richmond a paper by MP P G Stewart notes wheat employs more workers than any other Australian industry. Last season 713 million bushels were produced, with 160 million earmarked for export. The 1930 crop faces an estimated loss of £18 million as grower returns may be 1 shilling 8 pence per bushel, while production costs run at least 3 shillings 8 pence. Stewart backs a Commonwealth wheat pool run by growers.
Sydney and other capitals face wage increases with new basic rates. Melbourne Bris Adelaide Hobart each show specific pounds shillings pence figures. Public servants are excepted from any reductions and a further adjustment may follow awards.
An incomplete report notes New South Wales concerns amid broader financial estimates. It states Western Australia Airways Ltd will receive £55,414 and Qantas is set to receive adjustments, with uncertain timing and scope attached to air transport funding.
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