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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1931

Page

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Ships Sail Crews For Seven Steamers In Sydney

Seven volunteer unionists departed Sydney for the weekend on seven steamers, a setback to the Red influence in the Seamen's Union as it sought to prolong the shipping strike. The Prime Minister ordered restraint from volunteers until after a compulsory conference ordered by the Architrict Court. Union leaders and seamen officials, including Messrs Reeburn and Left, represented Melbourne at the semi compulsory conference.

Sydney Seamen's Union Voluntvera Uthi Prine Minitet Sentling Voluntorra Architrition Court Hender Reeburn Mr. Ieft

Pit Tragedy Ten Killed In Gas Explosion

In Lack Gally Fifewbira a gas explosion killed ten miners at Howhii Colliery. Rescue efforts continued ten hours after the blast as families awaited news. The accident raises the tally of British colliery deaths to seventy two with remaining workers injured or trapped.

Ondon Howhii Lack Gally

Accrington Bid For Fairfax Now Accrington Offer

Fairfax confirms receiving an offer from Alan Fairfax aimed at joining Accrington Cricket Club as a professional player. The decision has a two week wait, with the club seeking to strengthen its lineup by adding an international or first-class talent.

Sydnogy Juungarn Accington Alan Fairfax Fairfax Esirt Accrington Firadian Clady Spencer

Painless Poison for Cancer Patients

Summary of a physician named Bukoy who allegedly administered poisons to 24 incurable cancer patients? and claimed cures after postmortem observations. The report notes horror accounts from victims’ families and a warning letter urging physicians to abandon certain sanctions.

Warlan Bukoy Gould Pew

Trade revival cheered by Britain as unemployment falls

Reports from across Britain show improving trade and industry with unemployment down in the North by about 61 000, or ten percent. Foreign and British firms report inquiries from France, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and the United States while unrest in markets shifts to profit-taking. Clyde shipyard activity grows as several hundred Glasgow workers return to jobs, and firms in Birmingham plan openings among British, Continental and American investors.

London Britain England Pai France Germany Sweden Belgium United States

BUTLER OFF Aims To Reduce Time On Flight

C. A. Butler, the New South Wales airman, began his delayed attempt to beat the England to Australia record from Lympoe Aerodrome at 5.10 am. He expected to shave a day off the record and spoke confidently as he climbed into the cockpit wearing carpet slippers. His gear includes a fine sock and a special drinking tank.

London Lympoe A. Butler N.S.W England Australia Mr. Buller

Fear of Tariff Drives Foreign Goods Into Britain

London dispatch reports a surge of imports due to tariff fear from Germany France America and other nations. Thames wharves and warehouses fill as foreign shipments pour in amid unprecedented demand and uncertain policy.

London Bwilgerland Bal Iim France America Iroa Thames

Federal election delay plan eyed by NSW ALP committee

A NSW Labor work and means committee proposes two elections in the Federal Sphere next year. House of Representatives vote would move from May to November while Senate elections stay in May. The plan aims to free Treasurer Theodore and Trade Minister Forde to attend Ottawa and London financial duties amid Australia’s national political tensions.

Sydney Senate House of Representatives Work and Means Committee New South Wales House of Natives Theodore Trade and Customs Forde Ottawa London

Butler’s Bid For Athens Delayed Departure

Butler reaches Naples at six, plans to depart for Athens at three this morning. Hee Hee accompanies with fourteen gallons of hot cotton and an Alted Ina Cube to drink while dying, along with a permit to fly over. The absence of this permit caused delay.

Naples Butler Athens

Two Killed In Terrific Car Smash Near Sydney

A severe collision between a Rolla Hoyee and a service car between Orange and Sydney left two dead and several injured. Miss Suzy McNamars of Drum Moyne and Tan Tully of Orange died from skull fractures. William Sturray of Sydney and Terwin of Lewisham suffered serious injuries. others received abrasions.

Axdney Hundiy Perrone Verne Greg Mc Sinn Suzy McNamars Drummoyne Tan ‘Tully Orange Williary Sturray Ibe Bydney Camponer Miss Terwin Lewisham Veull Wentmesd

Bank failure rocks Columbus with Dayton union trust collapse

A Dayton based Union Trust Company failure triggers massive losses and injuries in a high speed collision near Wah episode. Driver Horke of North Ayiney sustains head injuries while passenger Cherwin and Sime are shaken and banged about. Victim Tally is killed instantly as a Rolls Royce crash study reveals driver attempted brakes but collision was unavoidable. Local authorities seek ownership details of the Rolls Royce owner Mr. Iveg Metiire with the total value of the wreck estimated at £2,000.

Bebe Ete Jared Avra He Ankie Mtray Soma Bendqultani Wiilton Rorke Iriver North Ayiney Lucley Randwick Molle Royce Htorke Alou Migs Cherwin Sime Tally Bate Rolls Royce I Veg Metiire

Short Session Forecast for House of Commons Opens November 10

London reports the Speaker will be elected next Tuesday in the newly formed House of Commons. Members will be sworn in over two days, with the opening of Parliament set for November 10. A brief session is expected, adjourning near year end and resuming in February.

London House of

Election update shows party standings and government majority

The report lists Dr. Graham Little as elected for London University and outlines party tallies: Conservative 0, Labour 62, Liberal 4, National Independent 494, with the Government majority noted as 494.

London Graham Little London University National Labours National Tiberal National Independent Lamdouf Ee

Ottawa Conference Delayed Amid London Talk of Planes

In London and Ottawa, officials debate delaying the Empire Conference with hints of new aircraft plans. The British Fire Minister’s renewed invitation and Ottawa’s desire to proceed reflect shifting views between the British and Dominion governments.

London Hazurdey Ahidian Pam Wtt Ottawa San Beot Tondon Thomas Daily Telegraph Am Shange

Debutante’s Cape Adventure Ends In Flight Plan

16 year old debutante Mlle Sulaman and aviator Lingam aim for a record flight from Lympne to Cape Town aboard the Good Hope scaled with a jeweled propeller capable of 181 mph. The journey includes two pilots, revolvers, alarm clock, and planned 18 hour stretches as Balaman arrives in Athens after hours aloft from Lympne.

London Oheeria the Bank Vegas Sulaman Peatty Uae Lympne Werodrome Mun Belmour Morta Capetown Althourhy Voffidant Athens Mim Balaman Lympne Avrodrome

New Cabinet on True National Basis in Britain

London reports Prime Minister MacDonald plans a weekend at Chequers to decide cabinet size and personnel. A national cabinet, not a simple party balance, is expected with portfolios allotted by total votes. Projections: Conservatives four, Labour seven, Liberals two in a twenty member cabinet. A Tuesday decision is anticipated.

London Mr. MacDonald MacDonald Baldwin Herbert MacDonald Wit Australion Press Association Sying House of Commons Thas Meinbers

Silver for notes and coin policy change in Germany

In pursuit of the gold standard protection the Reichsbank sanctioned minting of CLE 109,000 silver coins and notes of equivalent value will be withdrawn. Import of Oliver influences currency shifts with 100 percent rise from America and 60 percent from Mexico, affecting minting and value.

London Aliniltansou Oliver America Maxiev

Trouble in Two States Exposes Budget Strains

In New York and Alabama, officials report wage delays and unpaid salaries. Tennessee teachers received October pay, while Alabama state obligations lag. Treasurers sent warrants totaling 285000 dollars for late employee payments but warned they cannot be cashed on arrival. Cash gaps and staff departures hint at broader financial stress.

Deapaichen Mesbville Tinewton Montgomery Alabama Tannemee Tennesse Belew Nanan Soth Minina

Bank Robber Escape Report Shaky in Sydney Incident

A damaged OCR item notes a bank robbery attempt at the A. H. C. Bank branch in Sydney. Police rushed to the scene as a man allegedly forced entry, with details and sequence of events remaining unclear due to transcription errors.

Sydney Sutnay Mentewe A. H.C. Bank Tat

Cyprus Riots Left Dozens Dead as Troops Clash

A chaotic Cyprus confrontation left fifteen dead and about fifty wounded amid clashes between Greek Cypriots and British troops near Government House in Nicosia. Armoured vehicles from Egypt arrived to restore order, with rebels burning outlying villages while authorities report a easing of tension following the reinforcements.

London Daily Mail Cyprus Largaca Egypt Government House Nicowla Agusta Cape Greco Colonial Office

Naval Board Report on Torpedo Test Sequences

A naval board report notes a tentative test sequence for torpedoes, with comments recorded about macro systems and a prior hull assessment. The document references standards, procedural steps, and anticipated outcomes, indicating ongoing evaluation of weapon components and performance under limited trials.

Buses Stop 600 Miles Of Idle Routes

A citywide bus network suspends roughly 474 miles of routes amid protests and government criticism. Feeder services in suburbs halt early, while drivers and officials discuss scale of disruptions and potential fare changes. Authorities cite transport autonomy and public impact as transit workers await further direction from leadership.

Government orders bus value estimate in New South Wales

The government orders an estimate of the value of motor vehicles on milines in New South Wales. A figure of £260,000 is mentioned, but officials reportedly consider the value possibly as high as £750,000. The move could signal broader plans beyond a simple inquiry.

New South Wales Armamport Uso Government Sonmidera

Indian federation favored in draft report

The draft report of the Federal Structure Committee for the Indian Round Table Conference urges a federal solution with provinces and states, including India and Britain, and proposes two chambers with 290 and 200 members. The upper house would be elected by provincial legislatures and the lower house by direct constituencies. It calls capital account economic fields like commerce and labor to be managed collaboratively.

London India Federaon Imeludin Aind Nowar Rouse Labour Vmanted

Inventor of Tank Death in Poverty in Germany

A garbled account claims a man named Goebel or similar shown as a tank inventor in poverty. It mentions a caterpillar war pan exhibited at an agricultural show in 1938, his WWI shift to military use, and later attempts to build wind driven turbos for home depolarization amid chaotic biographical snippets.

London Baturday Merlin Preterick Goebel Gorbal Martin Billiab Lasko Tony Germany Goshel Intterly

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