26 May 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
1
Melbourne reports a Premiers Conference agenda proposing a 28 million pound reduction in government expenditure including a four percent internal loan conversion to replace 5.4 percent. Proposals include pension cuts and new taxes with support from Mr. Theodore. conference adjourned to continue tomorrow.
The Stheater-Ganewal party announced that the Government rejected the plan to unify all Australian cable and wireless traffic under Amalgamated Wireless. The ruling opposes the Government’s principle of nationalizing great public utility communications.
A protest outside a London venue escalated as police removed a noisy worshipper. Reported chaos disrupted proceedings while officers secured the area and the crowd dispersed after the disturbance.
Government inches toward reform as a Senate vote on Waterside workers regulations shifts to a March date. Key committees push changes while unions seek stronger protections and the public watches closely for outcome and impact on labor disputes.
Lay, Batley, and Atisw Amis Johnston received a diploma of honour at Nytwily, presented by Harmony Tenphy for INK 2. Batley and the 18R0 trophy were noted, while HK Chenvenar was killed in a wreck at Molt Cook aeronautics event. Ming Anhindtom made a forced return journey from Vutis.
Fragmented OCR text indicates Beasley Group statements about the Labour Party facing a possible overwhelming defeat. Mentions Townley, Deen Anata, and a Labour election loss claim amid a general political contest. Strong entities unclear due to garbled source.
In Calcutta the sweep draw is planned for Saturday with excitement building. Officials expect a large turnout and emphasize community support as organizers prepare for the event.
Four persons killed in a high speed crash involving a car and an Express train. The impact hurled the car about 50 yards, and emergency responders sought to piece together the sequence of events as investigators examined the wreck and interviewed witnesses.
A colonial era notice states that all tobacco growers must register with the authorities. It outlines penalties for noncompliance and describes the process to file and pay the required duties, with collectors facilitating the royal ration and production records.
An unclear Paris tennis event segment mentions players tied to a contentious doubles pairing. Names and details are garbled, limiting precise reporting. Further readable context is needed to identify participants, venue, and outcomes.
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