06 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
1
A young boy died after an electrocution incident near Causeway. Investigations show the boy was injured while near a power line. funeral plans were announced by Mrs. C. J. Jeanette. Police report suggest an earlier event tied to the boy’s injuries and a witness account places the incident in the late afternoon hours, with family and community members awaiting details.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a petition to the Governor General with a Monday reply. It mentions attorney general, water workers, regulations, and a possible check or funding related to a position. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
A scrambled report from London mentions a New Zealand loan with an interest rate around per cent and payment terms three months deferral. It notes parliamentary discussion in Wellington and a financial war context affecting bond markets, with ministers debating policy and potential continuation at a House meeting.
Fragmentary OCR shows German cabinet presenting a plan to President Hindenburg to cut state spending by about 204 million pounds, including pensions and unemployment allowances, plus 42 million via tax changes. Opposition argues the proposals deeply burden the working class while benefiting industrialists.
A disrupted report notes a fatality near a railway incident in Sydney and details a tense discussion among wool grower leaders about fixing prices. The meeting, chaired by Waddell, weighs empire wool revenue versus market realities as South Africa and New Zealand influence policy. Prices and sales prospects are debated amid safety concerns.
Raundren Tanner and H Gayrold to pilot the Napier lent seroplan for a London ministry long distance project heading toward Africa. The mission aims to demonstrate capabilities and study routes for potential world flights.
Lord Howe Island airman Priday Omnhenter from New Zealand plans to rename Kin Might to Ruanay if weather is favorable, set to depart tomorrow morning. The tentative flight rests on suitable conditions.
Melbourne reports that while outlines of the Premiers' Conference remain unsettled no final details are set. Leaders of the Federal Opposition plan to meet on Monday to discuss tax-free securities and a proposed 22 30 reduction in loan interest, 20 percent cut in salaries, wages and pensions, and higher taxation to raise revenue.
Melbourne presses report a tax plan driving higher wages amid an amending bill before Parliament. Officials estimate revenue around £40,000,000, with proposals for income tax relief offsets and government spending controls. Ambiguities persist on timing, conference outcomes, and potential bondholder impacts as ministers push for rapid action.
In Washington the week ahead centers on Charles Lindbergh as authorities outline plans for a trans Pacific flight. Reports mention coordination with military and commercial agencies, with emphasis on routing, weather, and safety measures, and uncertainty over exact departure timing.
An exceptionally fine ruby was discovered in a mine near Mandalay valued at about £35000. The report notes ongoing wage reductions and proposed further cuts affecting employment and prices, with officials including the Chief Commissioner and various government members awaiting decision.
Sydney reports a tense unity conference amid Nationalists and Country Party factions. Attendees debate a country pact and the role of federal and state authorities, warning of potential violence. A delegate reportedly declares murder threats amid political agitation.
TATHEARY Friday records a session of the Mathurat Rollet Society debating unemployed relief petitions reacting to a wealthy landowner stance. Alderman GHMiha questions trustees over a barbed wire barrier and the town’s handling of aid.
London Thursday reports a speech by the Bishop of Fallsbury urging a clear distinction between civil and religious aspects of marriage. He argued for firmer guidance to curb rising divorce pressures and called for church influence to align with divine intent, while recognizing the need to protect the innocent and clarify marital vows.
Fragmented report from Sydney describes tensions around Trades Hall with Reds accused of inciting action against Labour Council and riots near a Labour meeting. The piece notes figures linked to unions and Hindus, plus alleged attacks during a workers’ gathering.
A fragmentary London report from Ye Hoyal ammiesion Linemployes outlines plans to reduce weekly work to ten hours for a portion of workers and to increase employer contributions to the unemployment fund. It notes opposition within minority circles and warns government resistance to the recommendations.
A dramatic shooting at a Nevada gambling hall ends in a fatality and multiple injuries. Police report a rapid confrontation with suspect Cirwham arrested. Details remain incomplete as investigators inspect the scene and gather witness statements.
An oddly garbled report notes a large loan related to Washington with figures near 900 million dollars and 6008 million sites. The text claims funds will be used to cover short term debts amid unclear details and dates.
A postal clerk named Taneviat Verne Lonch was remanded in court on a charge of stealing about 10 000 pounds from a Commonwealth note at Redney around April 1981. The alleged robbery targeted a money recovered by a Merevant Mapper and involved another man expected to face trial, with further proceedings planned.
A fragmentary historic note describes a convocation appointing a seven member committee to probe the question of marriage morality and its relation to ecclesiastical authority at Canterbury. The text references London and Lincoln, hinting at wider church reform discussions.
In London on Thursday, dispatches report unsettled observance across the Commonwealth and New South Wales as talks in Calcutta and near the Mound Table Conference stir political activity. The British press notes anxiety over wartime measures and mentions potential involvement of Mr Grenville and other leaders in discussions.
Fragmented and garbled text discusses international action and public opinion on world peace and global governance. References to secretaries, memoriat metirey, and forward poles hint at a debate on wartime policy and global leadership.
The report outlines monthly tax collections since operations began, noting ripened payments and public response. Details show figures for July through November, with emphasis on private and official channels, and reference to a tax day event.
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