06 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented OCR summary suggests a Wednesday Commons siting on a naval treaty with references to Britain, the United States, and allied powers. Mentions of speakers and wartime policy indicate debate over enforceability and imperial security, plus government sections addressing departments and officers.
The Auditor General presented to Parliament a plan calling for saved expenditure and taxes on classes not now taxed to balance budgets. He favors reducing pensions due to lower living costs, reviewing war pension payments, and ending duplicative private mail services. He advocates cutting nonessential items, restricting exemptions, and widening income tax to more earners. He notes significant revenue potential from broadening the tax base.
Dr Eckener arrives with his daughter to seek U S backing for a polar expedition in July aboard a Zeppelin. The route would go via Leningrad Franz Josef Land with nine scientists aboard and possible discoveries of several islands. He notes German airship plans lengthen by twenty percent after proposed alterations and weather observation might follow.
A chaotic scene surrounds the dismissed murder case as authorities faced criticism over development ties and procedural moves. The island’s legal system is under scrutiny after the Lae Department dropped the charge originally filed by Ste. Lully. The decision ends a long, disputed inquiry into the Ormonde affair.
In Sydney, authorities report the coal board moving to place bondholders in control of the Pennell industry under Mr Matthew Chariton. Waters and Woderat are named in the governance shift, with Mr Chariton’s resignation noted and Mr Wille Rose emerging as a nine member figure in the board.
The discussion centers on reducing income tax for Commonwealth public accounts and extending relief to ministers, MPs, and higher paid workers. Proponents argue a moderate tax cut could ease costs while not shifting burden from essential public employees. Critics warn broad cuts may hit services and stress earnings of many while keeping certain officials protected.
Discussion argues that aligning salary reductions with tax cuts balances budgets and fairness. It notes 46 individuals paid federal income taxes in 1928-29 and urges a broad revenue approach with lower exemptions. The proposal emphasizes revenue stability, equitable burden, and current import reductions affecting customs revenue.
The report questions Parliament's pension rates for veterans and calls for immediate reform. It notes longstanding administration issues since the act's inception and argues that current laws may push families toward greater financial hardship. The piece highlights pressure from officials and veterans groups to reconsider wartime provision policies and funding.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses parliament power and a constitutional issue, with distorted names and unclear references. It mentions ministers and a vote, but specifics like persons, dates, or locations are indiscernible.
Delighted factions report progress toward peace as Gandhi and the Viceroy reach a March agreement. The Congress Working Committee approved the accord unanimously, signaling broad support for the settlement amid ongoing negotiations.
Lord Willingdon frames three guiding vetimates for balanced governance in India, pledging equal opportunity, removal of caste bias, and mutual trust between Britain and Indian leaders. He emphasizes harmony with princes and people and a Round Table spirit to achieve a peaceful, self governing path.
The text discusses the scope of subjects under a section, mentions maternity allowances, unemployment, and road marking, and questions whether Commonwealth spending powers are properly applied. It notes a constitutional principle about spending authority and cites debate over national versus state powers in relation to wartime or research funding and potential misinterpretation.
The Scullin Government in 1929 sees party cohesion erode as New South Wales MPs refuse to attend Parliament. With Gable withdrawn and uncertain Fenton, Lyons, and Guy absent, the government stands eight short if a division is called today.
In a Sydney from Canberra dispatch the Prime Minister and ALP figures clash over how to vote on the censure motion. Mr Lyons states Labour members will vote in line with party policy while responding to questions about his stance. The Lang and Beattie exchanges highlight tensions as state executives coordinate with federal leaders.
A Thursday meeting of unemployed at Trades Hall in East Sydney degenerated into a clash with ALP delegates. Police intervention seemed likely as discussions over a proposed demonstration surfaced and threatened Labour's campaigns ahead of Saturday's by election.
A Hobart banquet discussion yielded unclear remarks about defaults and government, with garbled references to Avateeta and Lyone. The report notes suggestions that signs from schoolchildren could reveal planned ambivalence about marriage and future policy.
An ALP gathering ended in violence as an unemployed individual attacked and dragged from the platform before removal. The clash left some attendees battered, but after the representative was disposed of order briefly returned and the mauling continued among remaining participants.
A fishing party on a Milmorne area lake faced danger as two brothers William toed 46 of Cation and Arthur 36 of Collingwood were found safe while others were missing. A capsized dinghy with a couple of men was seen, raising questions about a possible mining mission involvement.
The Auditor General warned the pension system is costly and requires serious review. The report notes a leap in costs from 5 424 000 to 11 080 000 and cites factors such as higher rates, more pensioners, and reliance on older Australians. It questions whether current conditions justify continuing expansive pension provision and suggests potential reforms.
Auditor-General calls for serious review of air mail subsidies and private company rates. The report argues payments to national carriers should be cut, especially to curb private profiteering and misaligned competition with rail and other services. It warns against overpricing, market manipulation, and excessive charges amid limited domestic aviation capacity.
In parliament Mr Bevin pressed Premier Lang on entailing reforms and potential bonds before tax relief. Lang replied the government had carefully considered the plan and would introduce the necessary measures once the ministers finalize the policy, with the House to be informed of future arrangements.
Lang and Thaeday spoke at Darlinghurst voicing concern that lowering government rates would drive depositors to withdraw and place funds in a Commonwealth Savings Bank unbound by state law, enabling higher interest payments. Havin warned Funk’s plan was mere imprudence and political show.
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