28 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1931
Page
1
A garbled note from Sydney mentions August salaries and political figures Lang and Lang in a discussion about pay, appointments, and parliamentary timeline. The fragment hints at a public or council context with references to August payments and potential leadership or wage matters.
Fragmentary report from Berlin records a dispute over US urging to strengthen accountability and reduce friction with the United States in European policy. Mention of Herr Groener and Bruning appears with discussion of German will and the second priority in naval aims amid mounting wartime tensions.
A battered clipping reports Polish protests against Soviet air violations along the frontier. Citizens and officials condemn incursions, calling for investigation and defense of territorial bounds amid tense regional border activity.
In Sydney the New South Wales Cabinet ended negotiations on absorbing the Government Savings Bank. Governor E C Riddle said the talks were at an end and the Commonwealth Bank would not finance further payments to distressed depositors. Bank officials waited for a reply as time expired. The bank board indicated withdrawal from negotiations.
Melbourne reports detail Prime Minister Scullin opposing Labor Conference plans and the Commonwealth Bank negotiations. Lang and Riddle weigh in on a possible withdrawal from payments to depositors, with cabinet meetings continuing and no official reply from the Commonwealth Bank Board.
A district judge in Calcutta was shot by two young men, Bimal Gupta and others, during a court session at Alipore Court after lunch. The assailants attacked Gaelicky district judge Garlick and a security sergeant, with Garlick later dying in hospital.
Stamps issued for New Guinea under mandate follow the same main design theme as prior issues. Officials note the new stamps emphasize the Poradlap motif while aligning with administrative changes in governance and postal operations.
The case alleges Bynney and Lalla Fleryt Synlett conspired in fraud and embezzlement involving falsified books. Prosecutor claims funds were misused and that a forged ledger concealed shortages. Court adjourned to tomorrow with separate trials sought by defense.
Melbourne report shows Sir Robert Gibson, chairman of the Commonwealth Bank, discussing negotiations with Mr Ling over terms for the bank to take over the New South Wales Government Savings Bank. He notes the reply from Mr Lang expired midday Saturday, with extensions and delays affecting the negotiation timeline.
A foreign affairs dispatch describes tentative Franco-German diplomacy amid ongoing friction. The report notes a mid-level dialogue involving France and Germany under the eye of a neutral intermediary, with aims to ease friction and pave the way for broader reconciliation.
Reports from Santiago indicate the Chilean president prepared to resign after threats from opportunists amid student protests. Three people were reported injured during clashes as authorities warned of further action.
Sir Colin Mackenzie addressed the Australian Institute of Anatomy noting a four year discovery of two primitive Jervois skulls in Australia. He urged Australia to take responsibility to unravel mysteries of ancient Aboriginal peoples, with five Jervois skulls now viewable at the Canberra institute.
A Newcastle report notes a potential coal price increase due to freighting costs. The government plans to discontinue with a shipping charge from August 12, affecting coal owners who may pass the cost onto consumers.
Sunday remarks at a public gathering featured Barnard Shaw and Nie Bowhovist themes. The crowd heard calls supporting Soviet revolution and capitalist critique by Lachlan and others on the platform.
Melbourne dispatch reports Premier Mr Hogan is gravely ill, likely unable to attend the assembly this week. His daughter has ordered a complete rest, and the premier’s condition prompts concern about continued leadership and parliamentary plans.
A garbled report notes Bernard Shaw attending a race meeting in Moscow. It mentions the crowd's reaction and describes a visit by Beis and others, with distorted phrases about a function and a crowd in attendance. The text is highly corrupted and difficult to reconcile into clear events.
A garbled report from the Australian Institute of Anatomy discusses a skull fragment with measurements near 1000 cc, linked to a longheaded group and described as a possible primitive human type. The article notes expert commentary by Mull and Figg, with references to a Melbourne mining engineer and potential racial implications.
An Victorian era discussion by Murray Blanks on the shift from primitive physiques to modern erect posture. It argues the muscular and nervous systems shape intellect, notes Australian Aboriginals and other groups as contrasts, and calls for a department of Myology in public hospitals to study erect posture and shoulder function in wounded soldiers.
Fragmented OCR text reports a flight attempt and recon by Mollison. References a night from broken waterway area and a likely aftermath the following day with minor details about meetings or clarifications at Newelt Uni...
Report states Chinese residents were assaulted by four men at a home in Alexandria. Two Chinese victims were seriously injured, others sustained lighter injuries, police were told of the attack. Local students nearby reported hearing a disturbance as officers investigated the incident.
A partially legible report notes a discussion at federal level about a moratorium in the Canberra area. Authorities and witnesses describe crowd behavior and police actions during what appears to be a tense incident involving several individuals, including Chinese residents. The account mentions charges of attempted robbery and assault.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Arthur Collins, 80, bound over as a bailer for alleged payment of £200 to conceal knowledge of the Dunbury/m robbery. Prosecution says Collins received money. police recovered most funds. Prosecution asserts Collins intended to repay and regretted actions.
Fragmentary OCR discusses Tour de France with garbled names and times. It mentions Magner and other entities in a muddled sequence, referencing a lap, hours, and possible dates or locations without clear facts.
An OCR fragment records arrival details for GANT and mentions Tyler, leaving uncertain context but confirming names and a transportation action tied to GANT.
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