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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
London reports an unexpected parliamentary crisis as Liberal tax amendment moves face a ruling of being out of order during committee. The incident triggers a rerun of discussions and a possible Liberal concession later, with government and Liberal leaders due to confer on the reform.
In the Canberra Times report a Briton motor steamer the King Ladd arrived in Sydney with 96 000 cubic feet of Runalan timber. Members in Parliament questioned the labour conditions cited and urged a full inquiry, with instructions already issued to proceed.
The 1919 Prairie Governments face 15,000,000 dollars in guaranteed liabilities. Repayment method unsettled as Manitoba's Premier returns from an eastern conference. Banks feared stability may hinge on negotiable securities, amid ongoing discussions over funding and security.
Ambiguous OCR summary notes profits from Australian stocks in London and Tarbes with garbled names and figures. It mentions Swittora, a buyer when depressed, a reward for trait, purchases on Monday at work 6415000 of New Fouth, and a 1 percent rate. The passage is fragmentary and lacks clear facts or context.
Sydney report on Mr Lang's budget speech in the Legislative Assembly outlines a planned rise in the Family Endowment Tax, notes other fiscal adjustments, and explains the small surplus and deficits amid low primary prices. It covers delays, projections for 1929-30, and unemployment relief spending, with ongoing parliamentary debate and a note that the full story continues on page four.
A cryptic report from Vancouver describes a submarine Nautilus in tow amid heavy rain and rough seas toward Ireland. The Wyoming battleship aids in towing as escort and submarine crew face difficulties.
Italian banks provide money to wheat farmers under Mussolini plan to stabilize prices and prevent grain dumping on the market. The scheme aims to support farming sectors and maintain market stability amid price pressures and supply concerns.
The Australian cyclist Danna, partnered by Mingroll, claimed the individual event in a tight race at Satna, with Gppermass noted as the winner in the open field.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports rumours of France and Italy withdrawing from the Schneider Cup are unfounded. Aero Club officials deny the claim and say neither country has solved engine supercharging for the contest. Britain retains the advantage with the existing speed record of 34 miles per hour, while France and Italy seek to improve machines for the race.
Officials announced drought relief reaches about 600000 people across the nation. Widespread assistance is provided through the Red Cross and other agencies. Estimates indicate nearly 3.7 million persons affected by the shortage with 3446 families identified as newly eligible.
The Australia United Party met yesterday morning with Opposition Leader Lyons and deputy Leader Latham reporting on the Melbourne conference. No decision was read. adjourned until today to consider the proposal of a 15,000,900 fold England loan. The Treasurer's address in the House will determine the course. It is unlikely the Opposition will object.
A late sitting approved a bill authorising the shipment of £5,000,000 of gold to meet Treasury Bills due in London. The Opposition signalled support if an amendment for the same gold to notes ratio as now 25 percent was adopted. Speakers Ly ons and Lazzarini voiced divergent views on the gold standard while Gale spoke of potential shifts after today’s AS conference decisions.
A damaged report describes the Saint Philibert wreck with suspected 200 bodies and a perilous hull raise. The text also covers government actions on gold shipments and bond renewals, noting urgency, parliamentary debate, and figures like Mr Theodore and Mr Lyons in the fiscal crisis discussions.
Federal ALP executives met at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the economy plan. Prime Minister Scullin and Treasurer Theodore addressed the delegates, with no discussion reported on Melbourne Conference proceedings.
Berlin dispatch reports Gorge Paine returning from New York with views that a two to three year moratorium on war debts is possible. The Austrian German ambassador proposes France and Italy align with the Chancellor before Paris and Rome seek an all round extension of reparations to 1985 to avert an August moratorium request tied to Mr. Gumnon’s Italy visit.
A report by Justice Keetham on extra-territoriality is hailed as unthinkable to abolish now. The article notes China must not gain a majority vote for internal settlement administration due to interference from the military and nationalist groups. It cites potential repeat of 1927 incidents if Chinese control of Mbanghai occurs.
A report to Parliament discusses a proposed public employment scheme. It suggests men could work three times the value of rations, with councils already debating effective implementation and funding. The plan envisions substantial state support and operational details awaiting clearance.
A special meeting of the Fednrak executive of the Se. and EULA in Melbourne discussed government war pension policies. The delegates strongly opposed any reduction, urging the government and Parliament to honor promises and preserve existing benefits for Australian ex-service men and women.
Resigning Minister for the Interior cited opposition to the Minanos proposed reform, claiming the plan to restructure the Krnditan wall banking would jeopardize Pangerman support. The move follows the earlier withdrawal of Winkler and signals a shift in the government’s stance on the 15,000,000 funding.
In Auckland the shipping strike extended, with the Union Steamship Company crews paid off and twenty coastal routes rendered idle. A general stoppage was expected to be inevitable as workers faced layoffs and disruption across the trade.
A flood in Murray Valley seen at the Ed foot rising to nineteen inches prompts a ten percent wage reduction plan for workers awaiting arbitration. Cooke and monarchs ordered by the union to accept the cut pending appeal to the Arbitration Court. The disruption delays settlement on Derishma Ripping.
A chaotic parliamentary scene unfolds as members press the case against Al Capone styled figures, asking about a 400,000 dollar misappropriation, an 990 million conspiracy claim, and a push for a sweeping economy plan. The Speaker cites long penalties while wavering on the government’s stance amid crossfire between leaders.
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