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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

5

McDonald Addresses Rural Policy At Canberra Meeting

Mr W McDonald advocates reform to increase elected council seats and representation for landowners. He argues land value overstatements inflate rents and urges immediate reappraisal and rate reductions. Supporters convene at Angel Inn Cafe Mantka with Mr Kappler urging votes for McDonald. He plans a Kingston visit tonight.

Donald He Advisory Council Canberra Melonald Angelint Mantka Kappler McDonald Kingston Warren McDonald Hall Kinleysides Hall Welenunmd Wo DP

Golf champions aiming in England amid storms and slips

London reports describe Trevolian golfer Husan Stewart preparing in Portsmouth after lengthy Fremantle absence with hours of practice on deck. Bewart targets the French Open and British Open, while Jo Kirkwood escapes a crash near Strathen with Horsmith. both uninjured.

London Husan Stewart Portamouth Hema Fremantle Bewart Jo Kirkwood Hor-smith Ary Strathen Kirkwood Wren

State Speaker in Serious Condition After Appendicitis

The Speaker of the legislative assembly Mr. B. M. Burke was kept for appendicitis. His condition is listed as serious as of Thursday.

Sydney Thunsday Legislative Bly 8. M. Burke

Senator Dunn Attacks Sir George Pearce In Senate Exchange

The Senate sat briefly as Senator Dunn pressed questions to the Leader of the Government about Sir George Pearce and Sir Robert Gibson. Tensions rose over alleged secret negotiations and the propriety of citing a newspaper article, with disputes over access to proposed questions and copies for review.

Senate House Punn N.S.W Barnes Robert Cibxon George Tearce Renator Pearce Htobert Gibson Dunn Chppe Counel Perron Actiien Bebate Kingamill Mir George Pearce Robert Gibson Sir Robert Gibson Foll Senator Dunn Executive Council Pearce Senate For Justice Tuat Robert Urdaon Gunberra Sir Robert Robert Gibaon Hem Love Haines Canberra Times Scullin Charke Pearce Himsell Duncan Folt Soullin Houllin Senator Fell Guthrie Fot Hin Party Hoare Hans Pearvr Epator

Representation A L P Plans Explained At Weestridge Meeting

A Labor Party lineup led by McFadyen and W J Bainsend addressed a large Weestridge gathering. They urged full Federal Parliament representation for the Federal Territory, proposed three representation options, and pressed for local housing fireplaces and a Canberra hospital. The session endorsed the candidates and thanked the chair.

McFadsen W. J Bainsend Westridge Intoentual McFadyen Quick and Garran Eden-Monary Weatridge Canberra T Labour Labour Hammond Manuka

Schneider Cup pilot dies from injuries

Death announced of Flight Lieutenant Waghorn a member of the last Schneider Cup team. He was injured when he jumped from a plane and his parachute only half opened.

London Waghog Waghorn

Barnes Hopes Internal Review Aids Senate on Bank Bill

Barnes said he hoped the Internal would help the Senate study the Commonwealth Bank BI so that when the debate resumed on the measure passage would be possible.

Barnes Senate Commonwealth Bank

Lord's Ground MCC Approves Alterations at Annual Meeting

The Marys Cricket Club approved changes to Lord's Ground to aid bowlers. A larger wicket will be used in first class matches. The pitch will be rolled seven minutes at start and end of play. Sir Kynmaton Studd retires and nominates Lord Hridgeman as new president. New committee members are Plum Warner RB H Mullett and Lord Aberdare.

London Wedne Nu Marys

British land tax carried by House of Commons

The House of Commons passed a land value tax resolution by 289 to 230. The tax will not take effect for two years.

House of Commons London House of Commonia

State Member's Death Triggers Assembly Tributes

The Legislative Assembly adjourned in honor of the late William Cameron member for the Upper Hunter tributes from the Premier the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Country Party. A motion conveying sympathy to his relatives was carried with members remaining in silence.

Sydney Legislative Assembly William Cameron Upper Hunter Country Party Sileno

AUSTRALIAN WORKERS UNION MEDIATES LABOUR Factions

The A W U aims to mediate between warring Labour factions in Sydney as a conference called by the ACTU is expected to guide unity efforts. No decisive steps will be taken until the conference outcome.

Sydney A.W.U Labour Party Wth ACTU

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