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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

4

Denial in Sydney over widows pensions cut claim

In the Legislative Assembly Sir Daniel Levy pressed the Premier on reports of reduced widow pensions from £1 to 10s weekly due to funds shortages. Mr Lang denied any truth, stating pensions are fixed by law and funds are not lacking. He noted ministerial discretion on payments to widows under certain conditions.

Sydney Daniel Levy Lang Treasury Taniel Levy Mr. Lang Lang Weid

Central Banks Plans Renewed Credit and Germany Watch

London conference diplomats say in principle the US UK France and the Reichsbank will extend a 20 million pound credit for three months and preserve foreign credits in Germany. The group warns Germany must restore confidence with careful spending and asks eminent foreign bankers to visit Germany. France doubts Germany’s stability and urges rigorous control before any funding.

London Daily Telegraph United States Great Britain France International Bank At Bade Germany International Bank Reichsbank Ates Fong Dr. Bruning

Weather rainfall records for Iberia and Queanbeyan shown

The document lists monthly rainfall data for Iberia and Queanbeyan for the current year. It includes temperatures, rainfall totals, and month-by-month entries with several digits and partial readings.

Iberia Queanbeyan Uae

Weather forecast and advisory update from regions

Noon yesterday general forecast reports cloudy conditions with scattered showers in central and southern slopes and tablelands. frosts and fog in places, winds shifting from north to west, Tasmania and coastal waters shower activity and strong winds, land advisory board heard more evidence on the Stromlo Kambah district rural justice application at Albert Hall.

New South Canberra Victorias Tasmania Lecutdn Tasmaniea New Zealand Queensland Albert Hall Stromlo~Kambah

Banks slow to cut overdraft rates after Premiers Agreement

The Canberra Times notes uneven bank response to the Premiers Agreement. While Commonwealth Bank has lowered overdraft rates, private banks have not yet reduced them, citing deposit contracts and margins. Authors urge clear bank intentions and timely policy across states to ensure equal sacrifice.

Australia New South Wales Lang Commonwealth Bank Fed Privese Bemke Beeefer Melbourne

Ban On Tear Gas Imports Conversion Loan

A disjointed note from the New South Wales Society for Crippled Children seeks £13,000 via a new loan labeled an indicator of public duty. The bonds are described as the society’s main income source as it intends to adjust finances and convert holdings with General Motor Holden’s Limited price decisions noted.

New South Walesa Society For Crippled Children Castlereagh Street Bydney B Society Holden Priae

Lanton Tackles Rabbit Destruction and Maintenance

Local official Lanton implements measures to control rabbit populations and ensure ongoing maintenance. Action aims to reduce damage to crops and urban landscaping while coordinating with neighboring authorities.

Final Session Aims at German Credit Crisis Resolve

The Seven Powers Conference plenary session discussed restoring confidence in Germany through international cooperation. Ministers will report on technical questions, with focus on short term credits and aid for Germany. A final plenary meeting is expected tomorrow as observers note tensions with France over timing.

London Germany Gemesrtel International Ewerteg Gewany Stimson Mit Paris

Experts To Take Control Of Economic Crisis

Report outlines shifts as politicians assume advisory roles while judges of fact overshadow strategy. Notes proposed credits to the Reichsbank and new Anglo American support to German banks amid Franco- British hesitations. Conference results awaited.

Reichsbank France Reichebank

Bread Shortages Spark Legislative Debate Over Millers

In the Legislative Assembly Mr O Sullivan pressed the Premier on bread shortages blamed on millers and bakers. He cited a baker warning that supplies would halt unless a higher charge was agreed. Members pledged action to stop price exploitation and ensure bread access statewide.

Bydney Legislative Assembly Oullivan Goldstein Lesdomn Minsingham Jang O'Burnes O’sullivan Mr. Lang

Empire Parliamentary Association Holds Annual Meeting at Parliament House

The Empire Parliaments Association in the Commonwealth Branch met at Parliament House last night and appointed officers including Joint Presidents Senator Kingsmill and Mr Wak, Vice Presidents Prime Minister Boullin and Senator Barnes, and other leaders. It plans to extend Empire trade and inter-Empire relations, noting a delegation to Great Britain was not arranged due to the Imperial Conference.

Commonwealth The Empire Parliamentary Association Parliament House Preaifegit Samate Kingsmill House of Representatives Wak Association Great Britain

Martial Law Declared After Seville Riots Kills Four

Four people die in clashes between strikers and Civil Guards in Seville. A daughter of the ex mayor is among the dead by a stray bullet. Street fighting and sniper fire lead to a martial law order with curbs on movement and air bombardment of snipers. Prisons fill as arrests rise nationwide.

Beville Rencwed Enjeeuntera Long Street Epi

Questioning on broadcasting censorship in parliament

In a afternoon session, Pastmenter Mr. Green was asked to explain the broadcasting censorship rules. Mr. Latham pressed for a concise statement of broad principles, but was told the details were lengthy and a statement would be prepared. Mr. Hawker asked who pulled strings behind a recent ministry speech, which Green rejected as a dissident claim.

House of Representatives Green Latham Mr. Hawker Adelaide Killen Riverina Mr. Killen Haw Taxation Department Curtin Fremantle Parkhills Commonwealth Thompson Country Party United Party Thomson Hi Party United” Party New South Wales Hayley Oxley Alice Queenslawden Stewart Mr. Bayley Gregory Wan West Gregory

New Guard debate fills Sydney parliament in defence rally

Members scrutinised Defence Force adequacy amid a Sydney Town Hall report on the New Guard aims. Opposition and Labor debated bread prices tied to wheat, land valuations, and the Wheat Marketing Bill as Curtin and Parkhill clashed.

Chifley Defence Ward East Sydney Sydmeay Town Hall New Guard Hear Wear Victoria Barracks Corser Wide Bay Empire Red Army

Australian Trade Treaty moves to final Commons reading

Howe reports Ottawa debate on a Canadian Australian Trade Treaty described as a step toward Empire development. Premier Barnett introduces the second reading while critics note mutual advantages and limited value. The discussion includes former Prime Minister Kelmsing K. on election news.

Ottawa Commons Barnett Houses of Commons Canada Kelensig King

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