15 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
1
Bandits in automobiles surrounded the Indiana town of Lizton robbing the State Bank. They blast the bank building with dynamite and retreat with funds, triggering a long shootout before escaping. The bank later reopens with borrowed funds.
A fragmented account recalls wartime strategic choices around the Suez crisis, with mentions of Venezuelan memoirs and feared canal closure. It describes Turkish forces guarding the canal and Soviet involvement, highlighting a clash of Western and Muslim powers.
The London Evening Standard illustrated supplement reports investors realize that he is turning things around and are taking interest in Australia. An Australian newspaper predicts that February will not bring a full swing but will improve the position. McGranville Ryire contributed a diplomatic general survey.
The report notes about 400 fewer nominations expected Friday than in 1929 with only 150 Liberals voting versus 513 previously. National Liberals under Sir John Simon have 35 candidates. 100 constituencies may host three corner contests. Lord Beaverbrook tours for tariff reform while Ramsey MacDonald and Branney Baldwin face attacks in The Daily Herald photo controversy.
In London on Tuesday Mr. Rameny MacDonald oversees Seaham campaign while monitoring national and international affairs including Sino-Japanese Maputo developments. He is expected to interrupt election activities Thursday to address any developing needs requiring his presence in London.
At Geneva the League of Nations Council heard statements from China and Japan on the Manchurian crisis. Dr Bae and Toa hisawa accused Japan of bombing Chanchen and Tahushan and Kuegangtee as they spoke, while China said its case rests with the League and warned disarmament talks may fail if violence is shielded.
The Kouitz Brothers Company, a historic bond specialist on the Stock Exchange, shutters as insolvency is blamed on plunging high grade bond prices. Morgantown West Virginia loses banking services after Second National Bank’s closure, the city’s third bank to shut recently. Two Boston trust companies with deposits exceeding 7.3 million dollars also close to conserve assets.
John Buchan Sketon of the Conservative bench and Cowan of the National Liberal were returned unopposed to the House of Commons. The trio secured seats without opposition in the election.
London reports that the Loyalist League plans to form bands of athletes, mainly rugby players, to attend election meetings in London Birmingham and Nottingham to handle unruly attendees. The London leader, about six feet four inches tall, declares the group will be 100 strong and seeks fair play rather than trouble.
Mr MacDonald and Lord Stone, chairman of the Conservative Party, deny in a Labour paper the allegation that National Party Labour members support a National Government.
The Commonwealth Bank advanced 3,000,000 pounds to fund a wheat bonus for growers. With wheat markets rising from 3/2 to 2/8 a bushel, officials seek increases to the 4/1.0 bid or a 6 1/2d rate on exportable portions. A Melbourne conference with state ministers will decide the final bonus method and may include Queensland farmers.
Three youths believed to be revolutionaries roved a daring bank robbery in Dacca yesterday. They seized a bag with notes worth £1850 from the Imperial Bank to the Post Office. An escort constable was seriously wounded, two raiders were captured after a running gun battle, one injured. All stolen money recovered.
Australian stocks moved higher in London trading as September revenue data showed marked public finance movement. Dealers reported numerous dealings with the Commonwealth five per cent at 68 and 1 shilling 6 pence, averaging £74 and 1s 22d.
A fragment recounts Turkish evacuation of Bir Ea Baba and a melee with allied cavalry. It notes the Imperial Lancers defending the Tear, a Turkish sortie, and mortal combat with Australians. Only three Australians and Turks remained standing their stirrups. machines guns inactive as they withdrew.
A Melbourne report notes heavy French protection on rice imports with duties affecting Australian trade. Officials in Ci aton group plan measures, and imports to New Caledonia face restraint.
An explosion at the Gowershal mill wrecked a spinning shed four miles around. Two workers were killed and 38 injured, six seriously. A 50 foot wall collapsed and the glass roof shattered, injuring many operatives. The mill employs about 1,100 workers.
The article describes ten years of rising strain in Manchuria, noting a September clash between Japanese troops and Chinese soldiers. It states Japan is ready for direct negotiations, with emphasis on stabilizing Manchuria and urging China to curb anti-Japanese actions to restore formal relations.
Acting Chinese Consul-General Mr Chen says Beijing seeks League of Nations inquiry into Manchuria but Japan rejects third party advice. He notes ordinary observers can infer why one country welcomes investigation and another refuses.
In Parliament Mr Ward pressed for an undertaking that Australia would not be sacrificed in a possible war. Prime Minister Scullin replied members watched the East situation with anxiety, urging hope it would not worsen. He declined to state specifics that could aggravate the position.
Sydney authorities announce March 18 as a special school holiday to mark the Sydney bridge opening. Country residents may bring children to the city for celebrations.
Farmers participating in the bonus receive four shillings per bushel under the state's compulsory pooling plan. The measure ensures uniform payments to growers in the program.
A conference of anti-Labour forces hailed unity after agreeing to form a joint central advisory council with equal city and country representation. The body may co opt twelve members and will steer common policy on constitutional reform tariff policy arbitration and transport costs while planning forthcoming candidate support. Leadership praised the cooperative tone and anticipated reconciliation between major blocs despite past failures.
A Canberra conference of public bodies resumed discussion on community contributions for Canberra Hospital. The Director-General of Health presided as a memorandum outlined funding details. The conference adopted two resolutions opposing compulsory contributions without a Territory referendum and creating a committee to study the national health scheme.
A dispute erupts between Premier Hill and Speaker Makin over the Financial Emergency Act. Hill says Makin did not object to his £2100 salary exemption from state taxes. Makin calls the remark cheap political wit and accuses Hill of paltry perfidy. Hill replies that Makin hides behind old age invalid and veterans pensions.
Armed guards stood outside Parliament as Premier Cosgrave outlined the Constitutional Bill to ministerial deputies It would create new courts comprised of military officers to try political offences and tighten newspaper law He proposed using closure to push the bill through in three days
Five of the season’s leading try-getters are Dominion players, underscoring why rugby league clubs seek imports. The dominant scorers highlight Dominion impact as the season progresses.
Harris of Queenslander clocks 14 twice in the event with Lew Brown from New Zealand Hara grave Mills Ellaby and Walker also tacking high marks for their teams.
The Canberra failed to sail after a crew dispute and most passengers have left the ship, demanding passage refunds. Cargo will be transshipped and the Dimboola will replace the Canberra pending the dispute. Seamen’s Union vows not to work vessels carrying Canberra cargo, signaling possible broader disruption.
After a summer of speedway racing, W. Aston of Sussex and F. Lupton of Brisbane plan a record passenger flight to Australia in a Moth aeroplane. Aston will pilot the craft.
A meeting of seamen read a telegram from the Commonwealth Industrial Registrar about a complaint by the Commonwealth Ship Owners Association over a union refusal to offer work. If the Canberra worker is not reinstated, no men will be supplied to the crew. Speakers warned that unless the dispute is settled, a complete waterfront stoppage is likely.
Senator Celebatch moved to defeat the waterfront employment limit by Water side Workers Federation and soldiers. Senator Hal Colebatch to move to amend the Rules Publication Act 1902 1914 restoring 60 days notice for proposed regulations and allow terse valid rules. Senator Bir Hal Colebatch to amend the Customs Act 1801 1930 enabling regulation based prohibitions. Leader of the Opposition Sir George Pearce moved to disallow latest waterfront employment regulations.
In Sydney on Wednesday no new move will be made to fill the Industrial Commission chair unless the Supreme Court rules against Justice Piddington in the Railway Commission case. The cabinet backs Piddington, while Gueston’s two members limit the chairman’s powers.
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