07 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1931
Page
1
An all New England governing system proposal aims to adopt a formal constitution. Dr Earle Page leads secessionist efforts with a convention scheduled at Maitland Town Hall to finalize the postulated charter for the region.
Charles Mardy Junior states a definite announcement could speed future movement plans next week. A meeting will be held at Marr Hocal control with invitations to municipal and shire councils Federal and State members and sympathetic lawyers. The convention may amend the counsui to form a gigantic petition to Parliament for New South Wales admitted as a self-governing unit.
The coroner heard evidence into the death of Amy Jane Jones, 70, of Rog Varah, found dead with injuries. Witnesses testified to adoption, a £22,000 foster inheritance, and family health issues. The inquest verdict cited heart failure accelerated by injuries to the body and limbs.
Weather Bureau issued a flood warning for north coastal rivers from the Clarence to the Upper Darling area. Residents should monitor conditions as rising waters threaten east of the river systems over the next several days.
The Canberra relief fund for returned soldiers related to unemployment relief is noted, with Mr G T Evans pointing to its application and recent tribunal decision. It references the industrial tribunal and federal context for eligibility and distribution of relief works.
A London billiards close report shows totals of 9,266 with sub totals 1,887 and 301 338 750 and 111 418 AF untinhed. The snippet records a capped sum and incomplete note awaiting clarification.
The Prime Minister said the non-confidence motion would go to a vote next Friday with an all night sitting Thursday if needed. The Treasurer will move the fiduciary note bill as first business in the following week, then tariff debate before Easter adjournment. The Senate is to adjourn to March 18 with no business, Cabinet meets Tuesday to finalize plans, and Caucus Thursday. The Opposition moved the government no longer possesses the confidence of the House, accusing it of mistakes, inactivity, and broken promises harming farmers and workers.
A chaotic East Sydney campaign ends with Labour worried for a small margin and Lang addressing his first open air meeting. Nationalists anticipate victory while Labour leaders seek to defend against a narrow defeat.
A Hindu side and a Muslim team clashed after a social football match in Bangalore. A Muslim player won the game but was attacked as crowds fought with sticks. Police were overwhelmed, an inspector was injured, and thousands gathered in the market as lancers were deployed to disperse the disturbances.
The Congress Working Committee in Calcutta calls off civil disobedience and no tax campaigns after the Pesh agreement. Gandhi praises Lord Irwin and urges unity, non violence, and adherence to the goal of complete independence with broad support. He appeals to anarchists to refrain from action.
The Viceroy and Gandhi announced terms calling off civil disobedience with government reprisals, permitting sale of British goods, continuing peaceful picketing, and releasing those arrested except violent defendants. Gandhi withdraws demands for police inquiry.
A bipartisan commission led by War Secretary Hurley to equalize wartime costs across all citizens. The panel will study why some profited in the prior war while others bore heavier burdens and consider empowering labor conscription.
Britain’s navy assessment announces total estimated expenditure of 51 605 000 pounds, a 242 000 pound reduction from the prior year. Chief points include a 3 600 drop in naval personnel to 19 500, salary scales tied to living costs, and a 241 000 pound cut in new construction under the 1928 29 programme.
A former Russian inmate Jayo Markhai recounts brutal life in Leningrad Popoft Irland Salovieth Inland and Kremer Monastery prisons. He testifies to overcrowding, forced marches, harsh cold, starvation, typhoid, mass deaths, body dumping, mutilation, and torture during 1927 escape years.
A long statement in the House of Commons read by Captain Wedgewood Benn outlines the agreement text and notes steps toward Congress representation and further constitutional reform discussions. Members from all parties sign a message thanking Lord Irwin for achieving peace prosperity concord and happiness for India and Britain.
A large orderly unemployed procession toured Sydney with banners calling for work or full wages, non eviction terms, and aid. Four members met Minister Baddeley to demand maintenance, free medical care, meat and clothing, shelter, fuel, and school meals, funded by industry taxes.
Mrs Agnes Campbell Cowls faced fines after a Liverpool Court found she failed to feed domestic dogs. Inspectors noted kennels in poor condition with several animals destroyed or underweight. A veterinary surgeon testified the dogs had suffered eight to ten weeks of starvation.
It now transpires that during the trouble at Parramatta Gaol on Wednesday Walter Coghlan received a fractured head while dealing with a troublesome prisoner.
A Belgian man Franequito Maloga was certified dead and buried but muffled moans led grave workers to reopen the coffin. Police confirmed he had died only twenty minutes earlier, revealing a near-miss of burial.
In Adelaide on a Friday George Ewen an 18 year old from Encounter Bay was bitten by a shark. His right hand suffered severe injuries with three fingers cut to the bone while he dragged the animal into the boat with a net. He later gargled from the ordeal before receiving aid.
Adam Graham, awaiting trial on a murder charge, alleges police used third degree methods to force a confession. He says detectives pressed him for hours, taunted him, and forced a false admission about Molly Dean’s death.
London reports tourists clutching silver coins to exchange at banks sending unprecedented crowds to tellers. Australian banks received up to £200 in silver as visitors seek English coinage, with £12 6d notes fetching 15 shillings from agencies, signaling improved rates or note shortages.
A National Roads and Motorists Association protest letter reports a Transport Bill prohibiting motor vehicle use for goods and passenger transport except with specific permits. It notes private cars will be affected as owners commonly carried paying passengers between points in the countryside.
The Municipal Reformists known as the Conservatives extend their rule in London with a large majority for three more years. At county council elections turnout was light with Labour losing five seats and Liberals none. Miss Inhbel MacDonald held her seat at South Poplar.
W J Brown, MP, resigns from the Labour Party citing incompatibility with political integrity. He mails a letter to Mr MacDonald saying Parliament’s helplessness will alarm thousands.
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