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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

4

Canberra Forecast Clouds Mists and Rain Reach Tablelands

Cloudy conditions with morning mists and fogs and rain extending over the tablelands. Fresh north to north east winds become squally as the day progresses.

Parliament in Crisis as Canberra Warns of Decency Lacking

Sir Robert Gibson warns in Canberra that the Senate and House linger in a mood of political strife. The article argues both Government and Opposition erred, urging unity and broad cooperation to address Australia’s serious problems.

Senate Robert Gibson House of Representatives Australia Commonwealth Mer. Lyons Lyons Sanieres Sie Seber Gilson Joyens Mr. Lyons Craven Hite

Canberra Rainfall Records For Surraut Year To Date

Monthly rainfall figures for Canberra are listed for the Surraut year to date with entries for January February and March and partial notes for May. The records show totals and distributions across months though many figures are garbled.

Canberra Atias

Governor entertains guests at luncheon in Albany

The governor hosted a luncheon for a list of guests including Senators Sir Hal Colebitch H Jd OM Payne E fi Depth Colonel Wt Claneron and other figures. G R Bibbeth, messenger of the Senate president, will retire after long service on the parliamentary staff and in the state assembly.

Whboithin Hiv Esecelloney Covimor-tinnerny Aloe Yeesterday Hal Colebitch H. Jd OM. Payne E. Fi Depth Humypean MM. T. Ohalloman Wt. Claneron Tunrdan Coleman Th. Wyvegne AR. A. Broinowski G. RB. Bibbeth Senate Ainge Ale Hibbeta Doc Helin Wintles Visalia Erik

District Court Restricts Delays in Permanent Relocation Hearing

In the District Court today the judge announced new rules to avoid delays in permanent relocation cases. No delay will be entertained unless an affidavit is filed or sworn evidence shows valid reasons for the application.

Bydney Diate White Gia Teoar Perth Sone Lyon Layans I Wits Pherie Mintheter Mit Wilin Otto En Ie Fries Orien Lytested Masti Faa Growerneen Pia Greta Phat Feuhaus Akibeh Geetta Tie Australia Gomoplatiodiie Fendi Sydiey Peetaerys Farthwen Sowlllia Ami Ami From Mr. Methath Latour Leo Fathom Brennan Mae Trennan Lyons Chia

Waterfront roster ruling limits union curbs on workers

Melbourne docket reports Judge Heety refused to insert a new elatine into the waterside workers award to mandate a roster system under union control. The court suggested the union should limit weekly curings of members.

Melbourne Heety Veh Tention

Huge cost of strikes in Britain through the years

Article estimates the economic impact of strikes in Britain over many years. It argues that if workers earned 5 shillings a day the potential wage bill and lost output could total over a trillion pounds, implying labour costs amount to a large share of capital and suggesting extensive societal damage.

Britain Vrepagy Gy Chon

Unclear historic party leaders and officials election list

Fragmented OCR text lists numerous names and terms related to a United Party leadership and officials election. The readable portions show recurring mentions of individuals and places but lack coherent structure or complete facts to form a clear event, date, or outcome.

Unclear text fragment about committee service

Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with scattered names and phrases. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable to summarize into a factual news item.

Cause of cancer relation to blood state persists

The article discusses a medical theory linking cancer to blood state conditions and possible constitutional factors. It mentions various researchers and terms, highlighting speculative connections and the need for further study and verification.

Manitoba Wheat Pool Placed On Voluntary Basis

Winn Luig Wollnesdag Afondbers of Lae Abiatebu whic pagel yepeben The rit foo ripen jot cotehs and babekt Pa ba Ede ase deneedaed alitvar Pantie Teey Ube diet dado af the Peayeedag Beer toes Crate poate as the pleed on is windy volnairy iaa.

Winn Luig Wollnesdag Abiatebu Pagel Alitvar

Transport Control Plans for New South Wales Tramways

A government panel in New South Wales seeks to create a Transport Control Board to oversee tramways and motor transport. The board would set最低 indicators and regulate operations to prevent competition and ensure unified control across the network.

Sypney Dharsdiay Martie Tapeh New South Wales Comumissius Holway Mohr Jones Fate Emtictel Inkemden

Hairdressing Perils in Paris Inquiry Report

A chaotic fragment reports an inquiry in Paris into dangerous hairdressing practices. The text mentions palm, Worledlay, and Noalenay amid garbled lines about accidents, tools, and a recent electrical incident.

Thefts From Trucks Leaders Sent To Gaol

In Sydney Glebe district a man named Legian Whiringan, 2, a barman, was jailed after a series of truck thefts. The case details involve storebreaks and shattered ware, with authorities naming Linis BUM and Churlins among others. The report notes weather and local names, reflecting a chaotic crime scene and court action.

Sydney Thursby Glebe Legian Whiringan Ehten Wara Wits

Factory Debut Planned in Sydney with Noted Executives

A translated fragment notes a coming factory project in Sydney led by executives including Walter Thonier and representatives from Ciristo Myecs Company and Tata. Details are garbled but indicate a new industrial venture with regional impact and local employment prospects.

Syvypntey Walter Thonier Saeraresidenry Ciristo Myecs Tata Sea York

Irish Free State Budget Balance Discussed

Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate on the Irish Free State budget balance. Mentions tax policy, duties, and potential fiscal measures with distorted text and unclear names or dates.

British Captives Eight Murdered in China

London dispatch reports British captives in China during the past two seasons with eight killed, several freed, and others still held. The message cites government officials noting incidents in Fii Hepilin and describes Chinese actions amid tension with foreign powers.

London Welnvadiay Hegiersen Pherney

Australian political debate shocks observers in Parliament

The report records heated proceedings as ministers and members including Lyons Parkhill Morgan Gibbons and Yates clash over government formation and accusations of covert talks. Speakers challenge alleged plots and praise new appointments while public sentiment grows tense.

Mir Lyotie Pretinan Grennars Walter Hapl Saliehy Wilmot Winkeler Ted Austrakian Duarte Lane Lathea Latham Taithau Chen Sey Ula Lye Austria Austral Girons Fenton Lyons Fyemiter Mentary Mooney Crouch Morgan Gibbons Murtois Yateu Gibbons Parkhill Iinemae Morgan Wall Baemaley Jmiuek

Sugar Agreement in Queensland Promises Five-Year Aid

The Premier outlined a sugar agreement with the Commonwealth for five years. Details remain unclear as the Sunny Coast government noted terms had been reviewed and potential benefits discussed for farmers and industry.

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Princess Hele Leaves Roumania for Jat Slavia

AFragmentary report notes Princess Hele departed Roumania toward Jat Slavia in a quiet move. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a royal travel event with potential political implications.

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