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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
4
Members pressed Premier and Finance officials in Sydney as questions about government funding and the Audit Act were deferred. The debate touched on potential overdrafts, bank loans, and the use of public funds through notes, with deputies queried about transparency and oversight.
Police evidence at a Melbourne inquiry led by Mr A Kelly into police violence against the unemployed. Sergeant J Birch said last month police opposed the activities of a workers defence stand and attempted to prevent disruptions by officers guarding a party event amid unrest.
Sydney reports a heated Legislative Assembly session on the arbitration bill. Ministers and opposition clashed over defining an employer, with remarks about industrial tyranny and court access for managers. The debate covered who should be subject to industrial provisions and potential effects on businesses and workers.
A tobacco plantation near Kumeu suffered extensive damage in a Wednesday fire. Residents and workers gathered as flames swept through the plantation causing disruption and calls for urgent firefighting efforts amid ongoing district concerns.
In Christchurch New Zealand tramway workers halted service seeking rationing reforms. The Tramway Board mobilised volunteers and limited services, effectively quelling the threat while maintaining essential transport options.
Fragmented report outlines organisational debates for football and youth events. Mentions annual meeting, budget, and plans for junior competitions. notes preparation of arrangements for school football and related activities with various figures and venues referenced.
A gathering of representatives from all charitable organizations in Sydney convened at Uke Town Hall to discuss coordinating charitable activities to prevent overdrawing and imposition. The meeting proposed central formation to regulate the issuance of funds and related matters.
A hearing date of May 23 was reported by the Dominion Secretary to the Commons. The hearing concerns migration living numbers in Australia, with details published by Federal Australia and the registered office of a company at Ainslie, Gandhi.
Davis Cup action in Los Angeles features Houston over Hopman as both sides trade sharp drives. Crawford Harrington pair triumphs. Moroule and Tvietary win doubles amid strong offense. After Os macrow and Frantant show, the Nixon team advances to New Orleans for a major tournament in ton Ane with contest results noted.
A fragmented report from Murcoun and York Park outlines a knock-out competition at Manuka Oval with matches listed between Kingston Murconi York Park Queanbeyan Barton and Gremmar Barton. September dates appear, with mentions of Utvatative duty and Carnivel.
London report states Mr. Plum Warner denies knowledge of an Australian claim that he will manage the English team touring Australia this year. The denial centers on his role and the veracity of the cited Australian report.
Race day at Victoria Park includes Maiden division results, suspensions and inquiries. Notable finishes list Love, trainer, and Jockey A. Cutchizere with penalties. several horses show in first and second divisions with times and betting odds.
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