14 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
1
Royal Commission on Wheat urges compulsory marketing for Australian wheat pending majority farmer approval in each exporting state. Recommends government aid via price support for flour, excise duties, and debt adjustments. Mentions shifting exchange rate policy and need for agricultural reform and soil stewardship to sustain production and trade.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page and advisers warn that any compulsory wheat marketing scheme requires full State-Central cooperation and surrender of intrastate powers. State views must be ascertained before Commonwealth action, with talks at Canberra and potential referral to the Commonwealth Bank. A fair price for producers and safeguards for consumers are priorities. rural relief schemes should not be discarded.
Hydney scene reports criticism of the inquiry with claims the recommendations may lack late government approval. Critics say the proposed marketing scheme curbs grower control yet introduces plural voting and favors primary producers in ballots or polls. The discussion centers on the role of government and the ballot process in enacting changes.
The Meat Industry Commissioner said last week’s export activity would affect about 20 workers at Homehead Auburn Aberdeen and Riveratan. He noted the exact effect on stock and production remains uncertain as authorities consider whether to halt shipments until regulations change.
Bishops failed to elect a primate with an absolute majority after today's session. A further meeting is planned for tomorrow to continue discussions and possibly proceed to an exhaustive ballot if needed.
Athens celebrates amid loyalist triumph as rebels surrender and leaders flee abroad. News confirms rebel ships capitulated to the government while crowds, including supporters outside the Premier Teadducia’s home, cheer. Briton tourism arrives. politicians consider harsher penalties for rebel leaders.
A British agency in Athens reports Bulgaria to extradite Kamenoe and aides as non refugees, with Venizelos linked to funding rebels. Venizelos, in Rhodes, faces trial in absentia. his estate to be seized and used as Athens mayoral residence. Martial law remains until court martial concludes. about 900 rebels expected to be tried.
Officers of the German Air Force will appear in uniform from March 1, the German Air Ministry informed the British attache in Berlin. This signals Germany’s first official break with the Versailles treaty by creating a Luftwaffe, though its existence remains officially denied by Berlin.
Berlin reports that Germany plans about 1,000 fighting planes by year end as Air Minister Goering defends military needed for defense. The Daily Telegraph notes the regime tightens the mask of an air force while edging away from the Versailles treaty, with Sir John Simon charged to show Germany on the wrong path.
Fragmentary report from Sydney on a Concilition Committee recommendation setting minimums for commercial travelers. The text notes weekly scales from £5 10s to £8 10s, with allowances for hotels and travel costs. Ambiguities remain about specific dates and jurisdictions within Cumberland.
A 1984 population report from the Raginttam General shows England and Wales with higher birth rates than 1820, an increase of 14.8 births per 1000. Deaths rose by 45 per 1000, total mortality near 8.0 to 9.0 per thousand, marking a record low.
London report from A. K. Heath highlights Germany's push to develop a wool substitute called woolstra. The mix of wool and board pulp contains 30 to 1 percent wool. Merchants note Australia exported 2,000,000 pounds while Germany bought 41,280,000 worth of Australian goods last year. Heath warns substitutes could reduce demand for real wool, with initial price ranges between cotton and wool. The threat is real, though not immediately catastrophic, and could affect the Australian wool industry over five to ten years if substitutes gain traction.
Sydney reports the Premier will address the woolgrowers matter after receiving a London report from Government representative Heath. He aims to outline a general arrangement and seek information from Reeves as the situation develops.
London reports discuss the indisposition of Premier Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and possible post Jubilee reconstruction. Opinions vary on whether MacDonald will resign the premiership or hand over to Mr. Baldwin, with health and fate of the cabinet as key factors.
Three visitors to Australia Sir Archibald Weigall Malcolm Macdonald and Fabian Ware were hosted by the Royal Empire Club. Weigall praised the abolition of the Empire Marketing Board as folly while urging a firmer white policy for agriculture. Macdonald noted strain from Dominion meat import limits, Ware spoke of selective population growth in Australia and New Zealand, and urged a clear empire policy. Bruce warned dominance of agriculture limits population growth and urged development of secondary industries.
Wool fell up to 48 30 per cent as the London sale opened on Tuesday yet the market showed strength and firmer tones later. About 3804 bales sold from 1706 bales offered including 280 bales from N B W with steady to improved bidding. Prices varied by grade with greasy merino from N B W realizing lower values and crombreds, fine wax, and merino grades showing mixed declines against February closings.
A Sydney financial bulletin notes a sharp deficit increase with figures showing a rise to 48,080,107 in pm time ending 13068,500, reflecting mounting shortfalls and systematic strain on state finances.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page told the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth Government would organize meat producers if needed to protect their interests. He warned against arbitrary export restrictions, citing drought risks and the danger of a domestic glut. The Meat position would be discussed by the Military Committee next Saturday with aims to export 10,000 tons of chilled beef to Britain if trade remains unhampered.
The secretary of the Meat Employ union My F Pollard warned that a Commonwealth ban on mutton and lamb to the UK could put nearly 400 workers out of work. He urged a definite policy soon due to the precarious state of women's employment.
A late night hoax prompted a Daceyville police call to a home at Yarra Bay. A caller claimed a family member was in danger after a dispute at Edwards’ residence. Police later confirmed the alert was false.
The Government ordered the arrest of Evelyn Strachy a British author who allegedly entered the United States by false statements and declared him a communist. The Federal Bureau of Immigration announced the arrest and deportation action, with a warrant to be served by Chicago agents. Strachy was arrested but released on bond and is to appear before immigration authorities.
The death is announced of Mr ide ney J. Boutherton editor of Windan a cricket almanac. He fell ill after a club dinner at Ferret cricket clube dinar bald and died in an ante room despite medical aid. Guests reacting with shock and grief.
Two bays burned and a workshop explosion in Melbourne led to deaths. Names Laur ie Smith and Charles Laden, aged 14, were among those affected as investigators probe the blaze and its cause.
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