29 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
1
Following a Transport Board meeting, officials said Sydney residents would not be inconvenienced by a planned bus stoppage on Monday. Trams will handle all traffic including morning and evening peak hours. The board allocated routes to bus operators and indicated additional routes would be available if operators cease on Monday.
Wheat prices advanced after a major deal was reported in Sydney. Sloats price about 2/11 a bushel, then rose another halfpenny per bushel following overseas market reports. Country prices climbed a further penny, totaling threepence per bushel since Monday.
Commissioners of the Government Savings Bank consider a scheme to aid old depositors in need of dole relief by enabling transfers from their accounts to provide ongoing financial support. The plan aims to alleviate hardship for seniors without requiring new funds from the bank.
The South Australia State branch of the A L P forwarded eight requests to Mr Boullin for a royal commission to examine how cost of living figures are calculated. It aims to review coupon liquidation and dole coupon applications through the Department of Labour and Industry. Commissioners plan to announce developments soon.
Al Capone will stay in county jail as the U S Circuit Court grants a writ for removal to the penitentiary but denies a broader appeal. His three year sentence stands temporarily while the appeal proceeds to the Supreme Court. Alf Capone, his brother, faces a related appeal over a three year sentence for failure to pay.
Reported clashes in Kyrenia leave three dead with several wounded as crowds clash with soldiers. A priest attempted to pull down a Union Jack from the residence of the governor amid wider rioting in Famagusta and other occupied areas.
London reports a historic National Government triumph with 296 seats counted and a 246 seat majority. Labour Ministers who backed Ramsay MacDonald face near annihilation while veterans Baldwin Hoare Thomas Chamberlain Cunliffe Lister are reelected. MacDonald’s fate awaits Seaham results.
Electors braved thick fog in London and eastern counties to vote, with queues forming early and voting by unconventional means including aeroplanes and wheelchairs. Across England, Labour suffered heavy losses as Conservatives surged to large majorities, reshaping political fortunes.
The first returns show big Conservative gains including Hernia and Cheltenham where 16 454 votes swung to the Conservatives. Labour leader Ben Tillett gains 11 880 at North West Salford, while Hastings shows modest change and Exeter marks the first Nat Lib seat against official Labour.
A dramatic political update reports Henderson as out with a Conservative majority of 8 209. Campbell the VC winner led 35 126 to Labour 26 017 in the 1938 contest. Eccles deprived Labour of a minority seat, and ex policeman Jack Haya faded by 6 000.
The record lists last election results by electorate with totals for parties including Conservative 12,886,531 Labour 23,869,205 Liberal 22,102 and others such as National Liberal 534,044 National Independent 61,029 New Party 24,304 Communists 37,132 Independents 61,038.
In Darwen Herbert Samuel achieved the largest Labour majority yet amid a keen national contest. The gains saw E. G. Lansbury retain Bew Bromley, while Bradford and Lalegeter Wheat yielded losses for Labour. Jowett failed in Bradford, Rochester and Dudley seats flipped, and Clynes lost as Gillett led a National Labour surge.
News from Trafalgar Square and central hubs shows a dramatic election night with 7000 Conservatives at the Albert Hall and crowds at Burnley Town Hall. Beltway figures like Mr Baldwin and Lord Stonehaven reacted to Hornsey and Henderson outcomes while Labour ministers faced defeat and wireless news stirred clubs.
The report lists results from key constituencies with party foes and gains. Notable entries include Burnley with Conservative gain under Rear Admiral Campbell and Labour leader A Henderson, Preston two seats with two Conservative gains, and Manchester Plattling where Clynes faces Choriton. Additional results cover North Salford Hackney South Chelsea and more with ministers and party leaders named.
A 2000 strong seamen gathering at Sydney Town Hall rejected a return to work motion after militants clashed with federal forces. Daly defeated Jacob Johnson for chair as Loveday’s nomination was rejected. A crew was found for the island steamer Marchdul amid ongoing agitation and unfilled calls for other vessels due to intimidation.
In London on Thursday Derby returned a strong mandate for Mr J H Thomas, boosting his tally to 10000. Crowds cheered as he left the hall and was carried to the market place, where he spoke of loyalty to the Empire and refusing to sell his conscience amid recent trials.
The Washington Times reports that U S political circles focus on British election results and the potential for a British protective policy affecting France. Attention centers on Canada’s response to Empire tariff talks and possible Ottawa conference revival. Canadian observers suggest England may adopt a two feature tariff system with preferential arrangements for dominions.
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