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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

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MacDonald Returns With 5000 Lead in UK Count

London reports continued British vote counting shows Labour crushed as National Government gains 444 seats while Labour seats tally 48 and Lloyd George Liberals seven. Prime Minister MacDonald wins Seaham by over 5000, plans to meet the King and appoint a full Cabinet with Neville Chamberlain tipped for Chancellor of the Exchequer.

London Labour Party Lloyd George Pamsay MacDonald Seaham MacDonald Neville Chamberlain Phillip Snowden

Ramsay MacDonald Faces Seaham Election Showdown

A scrambled report outlines Ramsay MacDonald amid Seaham contest chatter in 1933, noting opponents, party figures, and a tense campaign climate. It recounts MacDonald’s political standing, reactions from allies, and anticipated cabinet shifts as the nation faces a pivotal ballot.

TABOUR ROUT Greatest Ever LONDON

A fragmented report from London politics outlines a Labor Party struggle amid a national emergency. It notes candidates and party leaders, mentions MacDonald and synoptic wartime measures, and hints at parliamentary debates on governance and economic policy.

Election Plot and Labour Rise Recalled in London

Fragmentary text depicts a London election scene focusing on Labour strength and parliamentary impact. It mentions Mr Henderson and a dramatic turnout with references to total votes and opposition effects, noting unprecedented public reaction.

London HentoxRon Edo Hut Briken Wnereditel

Second Day's Count in London Shows Conservative Gains

A London voting update reports several early results in which Conservative candidates lead or win key districts. Notable outcomes include Labour losses, Labour sustainment in some seats, and Democratic shifts amid recounts. figures show Conservative gains in towns like Peterborough and Lichfield with sizable majorities. The article notes several ministers and party figures losing or facing tightened margins, reflecting a turbulent early stage of the election.

Empire Trade Senate Debate Hails Protection Aims

The Opposition Leader Senator Sir George Pearce outlined aims to amend the Customs Tariff Bill to protect Australia first, Britain second, and Commonwealth customers third. Government spokesman Tinly defended fiscal policy, pledging selective duties and support for local industries while preserving export potential and national credit.

Senate Australia Great Britain Commonwealth George Pearce Del Nenntor Tinly Troy Australis

Hamilton Brothers to Try Again in Trade Tariff Debate

In Vienna the Hamilton brothers pursue a renewed inquiry into duties and protections amid a heated tariff debate. Senators Pearce and Duncan clash over Australia’s trade with Britain, the United States, and other nations, urging focus on domestic industries and favorable terms for British markets.

Imperial Conference to meet in Ottawa proposed by Bennett

Premier Bennett announced that Canada will propose to Empire Governments an Imperial Economic Conference. The assembly, postponed since last August, will meet in Ottawa at the earliest possible date.

Ottawa Canada Mr. Bennett

London May Call Delegates to Imperial Conference

Canberra reports reveal Britain plans an early Imperial and Economic Conference in London to shape inter empire trade policy. A February disarmament conference is also arranged and Ottawa hosts an August economic gathering, with Canada likely to approve. Australia’s Minister for Customs and the Treasury official expect London talks on financial issues and a British plan to appoint Mr Pheadore for London duties.

Canberra London Ottawa Canada Ita Fondon Australia Pheadore

Graziers Back Canadian Move at Imperial Conference

Sydney reports a Graziers Association General Council meeting endorsing Canadian government support at the Ottawa Imperial Conference. The resolution urges Commonwealth governments to back Canada and align actions to secure unity across member nations in the League of Nations context.

Sydney General Coun Graziers’ Association Ottawa Commonwealth

One Day Strike by Bus Employees Meeting at Trades Hall

About 300 road transport workers met at Trades Hall to plan a one day strike tomorrow in protest of transport conditions. The secretary reported a deputation failed to find the Premier but three delegates outside the Treasury heard from Mr Lana that he was too tired to act yet agreed to listen. Frost said the interview offered some hope.

Mydnay Hue Transport Fomnations Inlon Fur Hy Prost Lana Frost

Political Fragments From Unclear Source

A garbled report describes a council or chamber supporting a figure named Sydnny with vague references to Provident and commerce. It hints at upcoming trade policy moves and welfare concerns within a commonwealth context, but the text is fragmented and lacks clear details or verifiable entities.

Wheat Bounty Debate Distracts From Car Crash Near Parramatta

Report details a level crossing collision near Parramatta injuring three men.Merbert Fastlake 46 Harris Park Henry Saunders 38 and Alfred Dowglan 26 sustained fractures and lacerations. The article then describes the proposed Wheat Bounty policy with payment plans and bank involvement, noting political debate and financial impact on farmers.

Cromebhie Parramatta Merbert Fastlake Henry Saunders Harris Santativan Minster Park Alfred Dowglan Ste Hilla Hia Stonnd Reading Wea Adly Parker Department of Markets Commonwealth Bank Bilwaninv Fentonimi Yates Mr. Hill Toren

Desperate bandits wound fruitgrower in daylight hold up

In Melbourne two armed men jumped onto the roadway and demanded a money bag from fruitgrower David Auman White. Auman was shot in the right shoulder as the robbers struck the man and fled into the darkness with the bag containing 25 pounds.

Melbourne David Auman Igrower Wale Tnp Saumiat Hin Stores Mlnrenpan 'Ane Banatt Auman

Reputed Fortune For Woman In Australia Reportedly Inherits Vast Sum

An Australian report claims Mrs Joyce, formerly of Mount Gambler now in Melbourne, has inherited a fortune of £7 million from estate assets of £426,000, potentially making her the richest woman in Australia. The piece notes exchange-rate effects and altered purchasing power, and mentions a parliamentary debate that was adjourned.

Adelaide Hi, Joyce Mount Gambler Melbourne

Soviet Troops Active In Manchuria Reported In Shanghai

Shanghai reports increased Soviet troop activity along the Chinese Eastern Railway confirmed by Hei-lung-kar governor who allegedly conferred with Soviet military officers. Japanese forces at Chem Kaloo Manchuria claim casualties as two Japanese troops attached to forest division are killed following an air attack.

Shanghai Te Hare Hei-lung-kar Chem Kalu Manchuria

Action Urged to Oust Communism in Australia

Sydney report says Thuretay of the Employery Federation calls for removal of perceived communist influence. He claims foreign-dominated groups seek to overthrow the government and urges government action to root out corruption and loyalty to communism, likening it to a spreading leprosy.

Sydney Duvine Australia Rataker

Prohibition Granted In Industrial Case For Beaumont Parties

The Full Court granted an ex parte application by Cecil Cook for a prohibition writ to restrain the Industrial Commissioner from varying the award for employment. The applicant argued that due to the retirement of Justice Street, the court’s authority to alter the award was diminished.

Rodney. Thueday Cecil Cook John Beaumont Pany Tron Federated Storemen and Packers Union Cook Justice Street Gedy

Radio Phone Surcharge Introduced for Australian Calls

A surcharge was decided to offset the exchange rate loss on overseas calls to Australia via the radio telegraph network. The new two shilling charge applies to each effective call originated to Australia over the Atlantic Australian media relay. The minimum charge will now be paid.

Radio Factory Planned in Hydne for British Elections Ties

The Phillipn Lampe agency in Indiana reports that as part of the British election effort a radio valve factory may be set up locally. Headquarters indicate the plant will be established here, likely in Hydne, to support radio valve production.

Rydnty Thureday Offles Phillipn Lampe Ind

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