02 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate tensions within the British government as ministers debate attitudes and potential reshuffles. Mentions of Mr MacDonald and Lloyd George hint at possible changes, with lines about ministers and policy direction unclear due to damaged text.
Rome reports no sign of Kingsford Smith after 11 pm and lights were extinguished with night vigilance at the aerodrome. No wireless messages were heard, raising fears the aircraft may have been forced down for lack of petrol in the Balkans.
London reports state that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the Commons that Parliament will adjourn for a temporary period. He indicated the government would focus on domestic affairs and the war effort, with business resuming in October.
Disorder erupts on city streets as police move in to control crowds. Reported violence leaves several injured and arrests made as officers restore order near key intersections. Local authorities vow to investigate the incident and improve crowd control measures.
London reports no news of Kingsford Smith by two o'clock. An air authority warned that his silence may signal trouble from an overworked engine and possible forced landing. Officials note no emergency window used and inquiries show no new information yet.
A London tribute reflects on Kingsford Smith as a brave airman with stunning physical and mechanical prowess. The piece mentions his trans Pacific flight and compares him to Lindbergh, praising discipline, stamina, and a celebrated wartime record amid conjecture on his impact for Australia and Britain.
The London renewal of Treasury bills on September 9 1st shows a key rate at 1 percent down from A percent. Bank of England policy shifts cited by Gibbons indicate discount rate changes with Bank rate at 1.1 percent by July 1 and subsequent increases to 1.? percent by September 15. The bills are noted under Westminster Hawk oversight and overdraft recommendations to the South Woman und Went.
The telegraph reports that despite signs, Germany may abandon the gold standard. Washington fears a collapse while Britain, France, and the United States prepare for pressure and countermeasures to keep markets stable. Germany's move could trigger financial distress and international credit tensions.
Sydney Thursday report says NSW Government Savings Bank considers a desenture scheme to pay depositors in the old division a small interest, with debentures printed as bank notes. The bank board refused a £5,000,000 loan request from the Commonwealth Bank, but may renew it. Commissioner W. OMalley Wood outlines policy and talks with Commonwealth Bank directors about financial assistance and limits on debentures as negotiable notes.
An obscure wartime dispatch notes a French air mission with medals and terrain names muted by garbled OCR. The fragment hints at aviation awards or signals during relief or combat operations without clear dates or personnel.
The six month revenue report from London shows a revenue of En aGe CAS, down compared with the same period last year. Expenditure rose to TAL AT660L, an increase amid the period’s financial activity.
Mr Wood announced that a limited number of benefits would be deposited in the old division under the Government Buying Bank Act. The Commissioners plan to liquidate tabulation, with interest paid for the full month of October if deposits remain. About 7442 school accounts and new accounts were opened in the new division.
A garbled historical clipping references Britain and wartime leadership figures, mentioning Lord Amaries and the Secretary for Air. It hints at English pride and a resolve to lead in a global context, with nods toward the Schneider cap and high speed pursuit. The text remains fragmented but points to a boastful wartime stance and expectations of dominance.
A fragmented account describes a disturbance with multiple arrests including a 21 year old woman, Rene Torteoun, and 12 others amid alleged assaults and resisting police. The scene mentions mobs, unemployment protests, and dispersal by authorities during a tense late night.
A distressed article reports Premier plan essential to stop ruin in Sydney. Hawking stated many states carried out plans, New South Wales slow, government spending cut by 0 to 4 percent, with no clear relief. Navin criticizes policy and urges a universal program to create jobs and widen support for recovery.
A chaotic confrontation between church and state in Madrid escalated as gunfire used by police and miners' clashes left the town in ruins. Mounted police reinforced by Regina and tenser train passengers faced alleged revolutionary leaders amid suspicions of clerical political aims. The premier refused to declare martial law as authorities seek to restore order after a hospital overflowed with wounded.
A Mukden correspondent describes a massacre of Korean farmers 70 miles northeast of Mukden. Chinese troops and bandits about 3,000 strong attacked and pillaged the community, with reports of 400 Koreans killed. A Japanese scouting plane dispatched followed by troops.
Government inspectors to monitor dole relief amid suspected fraud. Officials claim transfer of field officers to bolster oversight, with duties to check supply conditions and deter inflated payments. Authorities aim to curb misused funds and ensure government aid reaches those in need.
AYDNEY Thursday The 1ocH Government Conference urged that all municipal and shire councils be exempt from sales tax and asked the Government to allocate 30 per cent of motor taxation collected in each council area to roads. The meeting also discussed amending the act on perishable primary products to allow truck owners to carry produce within 60 miles without penalty.
In a bid to finish the tariff debate swiftly the Government will apply a modified quarantine to a limited number of items daily. The aim is to conclude in time for the Senate schedule by November 1. The House plans to clear all bundles soon and recess, with the Senate resuming next Wednesday but possibly adjourned for some time due to lack of business.
London reports the Admiralty references the Singapore base in a House of Commons debate. Sir Aunton Chamberlain notes the financial situation is worse than last year and confirms there is no intention to cancel the running contract, even as economy concerns are raised.
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