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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
6
The report notes ongoing Premiers Conference discussions on reducing public expenditure by 3 percent and the anticipated budget deficits for New South Wales and the Commonwealth. It highlights proposed salary cuts, tax changes, and policy considerations affecting government employees and social welfare programs amid calls for revival and recovery.
The Premiers Conference proposes voluntary conversion of internal debts with bonds converted unless holders object within 14 days after launch. The new loan offers higher rates of interest, set at 4 percent and 3 percent, with details outlined by officials.
The financial editor of the Morning Post notes more encouraging news from Australia, suggesting inflation is moderating and credit markets stabilize. Britain eyes potential shifts in policy as Australian credit strength feeds hopes for a post‑crisis recovery.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mr Bavin receiving support from a minority group at an event. The text appears garbled and references an audience or delegation offering backing and a tram service. Opposing factions are mentioned but details are unclear.
Mr T T Stewart of the Country Party urges a rethink on Australian living standards arguing maintenance of a higher wage level is economically impossible. He challenges claims that Australian workers enjoy a higher standard than other countries, outlining financial strains and borrowed funds as evidence.
The Agriculture Department estimates winter wheat production at 64,000,000 bushels with 40,492,000 harvested at 10.1 bushels per acre. June 1 condition reported 843 percent of normal, with prospects slightly below last month but still favorable. Planted areas in plains and far northwest show better outlooks. rye production total 41,800,000 bushels.
Melbourne police traced a note robbery linked to Lancelot Veone Lynch Arthur Collins and Joseph Ryan. The panel included a Canberra mail bag delivery mislaid by Albert Gallawhir and a clerk Morris. Witnesses cited an officer’s movement between floors as part of the adjourned hearing for further evidence.
Readable fragments describe a YWCA bridge evening with about ninety players greeted by a host, items in the program, and notices of upcoming events. It mentions a Fatal accident affecting attendance and plans for June and July gatherings, training, and social activities for girls and young women.
A Chester Pennsylvania family tale unfolds as Edna Sharp aged 19 elopes with Anthony Dunder 21 to Cheatertown Maryland. Virginia Sharp with her sweetheart Witwidia, and Witwidia wed Virginia’s choice, all amid a tangle of double elopements and wedding plans among siblings.
Melbourne authorities report progress in a theft case with eighty of the five shilling notes stolen from a mail pouch recovered so far. The incident involved a breakdown in the circulation of 419 notes and ongoing inquiries continue to identify all affected parties.
In Montpelier, Hance Tir Hiorra Lael faced death sentence after a trial alleging he murdered two wives, attempted poisoning Marie Lars and another, and plotted to profit from life insurance. A sister testified about symptoms and the alleged poisoning scheme.
The New Zealanders match against Somerset was drawn due to rain. Scattered snippets mention Burley and Pratten with partial innings totals and players Weber, Burrough, and Muranaly amid an interrupted report, reflecting a weather affected cricket day.
Health ad claims advise sufferers to avoid overeating and excess exertion while promoting a claimed liver cleanse. It asserts the remedy clears the alimentary tract by stimulating bile flow and digestion, addressing constipation and related symptoms.
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