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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
5
SH faces investigation amid a raid involving a vendor network. Officials say the event centers on illicit access and potential data breaches spanning multiple departments. No further details available due to ongoing inquiries.
The Senate debated presenting an address to the Governor General on executive regulation disallowance under the Transport Workers Act. Key figures included Senator Pearce, Leader of the Opposition, and Senator Barnes, with arguments about whether the Governor General could be advised by the Senate and the proper limits of legislative scrutiny of executive actions. The motion carried to adjourn the dispute until Wednesday, June 10.
Damaged OCR fragment references a museum and dates unclear. Readable parts mention a museum item or event with scattered words resembling place names and dates, but essential facts are obscured and no coherent event is identifiable.
Unclear notes report Mr Thomson leading MPs to choose a suitable director for an Australian tobacco project. Mention of Dr Slew and Deputy Director roles, with a possible annual salary around 11,004 pounds. Cabinet consideration and money concerns noted.
The article notes a 48 hour work week standard under the arbitration code with payroll figures around 1168,000 and 11,000 employees covered by federal awards. It mentions Taylorm Kineston and Winter Bede starts, Cardigan items, and a 4/44 schedule reference, with limited details readable.
Discussion on easing property tax burdens through reduced treasury bills, long term loans, and banking support. Parliament weighs state taxation needs, debtor relief, and practical schemes to extend credit for purchasers and merchants amid uncertain funds.
In a tense session, ministers discuss delaying action on wage and pension cuts. Brennan avoids specifics on reports of a freedom statement and tax changes. The debate centers on a 30 percent wage reduction and related federal grant adjustments to Western Australia, with officials cautious about premature disclosures.
Falls in interbank bond rates and trading on the stock exchange after the Frambary Conference proposal to cut interest rates. Prices showed declines across several issues, with 5 per cent and 6 per cent bonds weakening while Commonwealth securities on the Melbourne Exchange also faced lower quotes compared with previous levels.
In Melbourne the All for Australia League intended to call a panic protest to morrow but the plan was altered after a Victorian League president intervened. A feature meeting was convened to discuss the acting and arrangements for the Premier Conference.
A fragmentary clipping notes a motor car incident in France involving an unidentified man and a tense situation. Details are unreadable, but the report hints at a notable event affecting local or national interest, with names and places obscured by OCR errors.
Beasley Group stance on wage policy and unemployment benefits provokes debate among speakers including Heaney, Rae, Dunn, and Ward. The discussion centers on balancing the budget, maintaining living standards, and avoiding anti working class measures while resisting wage and pension adjustments.
Canberra Rugby League lists players for Sundays clash with Yass including Harrington Grant Robertson Hawks HM Mooering Harris Birnie McAethur Teadman Johnston Thirke Burke and Renerve Hy Kelon in a tight lineup for the upcoming game.
Canberra protest over the Albany Cup rugby league match fino last day, alleging unfair qualification of Queanbeyan clubs in raid on G. Day. The Queanbeyan club refers the matter to the Queanbeyan District Rusty Lengoe.
The article honors the British Navy hydrographic effort with chart production and surveying. It notes 1048 charts printed by 1000 surveyors and crews, highlighting the vital mapping work for home waters and ports like the Thames and the Bevers. It cites about 100,000 observations yearly and the skilled crews maintaining and updating charts amid shifting sands and river silt.
A terse racing note indicates Faith at Wie faces an estimated price around 15/11 with Kemeny and several lead contenders. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR. Further clarification needed for precise entities and context.
Overseas firms show interest as tariff 32 prompts Australian policy debate. Government officials cite investment potential of over £200,000 for starting works, with plans to manufacture broad ranges of goods including textiles, machinery, cereals, and consumer products amid industrial policy discussions.
The Mulhourne fanit delay in Canperra year ordlay caused a question in The Howse Of Hepromentatives to Ay. White about government assistance. Postmaster-General Green said the rain was an act of God and delivery beyond human power, noting the mail would reach Canberra by Friday morning.
Fragmentary OCR text describes the origin of the term John Bull and various national personifications. References to Bowland, Br. Arluthnot, and Brurhan appear tangled with misread words, making the intended evolution of the nickname unclear and difficult to verify from the readable portions.
Fishermen near Nupton Italy hauled up a large white head statue identified as Apollo from the fourth century. The find, described as archaeologically significant, measures about 20 inches and is valued at £2 in the local ballet. The artifact is linked to classical beliefs and antithern traditions.
Fragmentary item reports a payment related to wasps in California, noting a small amount per insect and mentions of shipments from Fairmouth Calif or FairAmilda. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret, but references to wasps, payment, and shipping are clear.
A fragmented will from Maya of Marcoilion prescribes cremation with no funeral rites or monuments. It forbids memorials or temporary graves and directs the body to be placed in a metal casket, cremated without public announcements, and buried unmarked. The text names executors and lists ceremonial wishes in broken English.
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