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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1931

Page

1

Compulsory conference called in Melbourne seamen strike

A compulsory conference of seamen and shipowners was ordered by Chief Judge Dethridge in Melbourne, delaying volunteer labour as shipowners had planned. Reports say many crews, including the Mombe and Uardrow, faced tension, with volunteers sought and some vessels remaining idle while unions debated actions.

Sydney Abe Acheliey Fremantle Goulburn Melbourne Melvourine Mercantile Marine LyMcen Rhipa Iit Adelaide Ux Uanil Manunda Auakan Bruner Foderation Tm. A Ifort Deihridge Dlapate Belick Howmen Thwan Bern Semsel Alea Beng

Trade Treaty Belief In Success

Toronto reports that Canada and Anatratia leaders met at a luncheon to discuss a recent trade treaty. Speakers stressed mutual cooperation and the importance of unity for prosperity in both nations. Mr A Lawser urged absolute cooperation to ensure success for Neutralie and Cuneta. Mr A Myland noted Australia will not compete with Canadian produce in the Canadian market.

Toronto Canada Anatratia Dominions Thurday Turin Noetralie Cuneta Wr. A. Lawser Auntratia A. Myland Australian Frade Publicity Australis

South Africa Seeks Export Subsidy to Aid Producers

CAPETOWN Thursday government vows to maintain export support for a year. Finance Minister says subsidy will offset duties on imports and help primary producers, with anticipated total 68 million pounds. Policy aims to level footing for exporters against competitors in shipping.

Capetown Reedal Eimtomn Und

Wealthy Career Ends in Frauds Case at Court

The 7 year Tsxmillionaire stockbroker faced 21 counts of fraudulent manipulation totaling 628,008. He received a year imprisonment while his partner was sentenced to years in prison. The case links to a rise from clerk to wealth as the figure faced a dramatic fall from grace.

London Atockbroker Wwe Couni Almitrom Anal Vierka Ling

Don Bradman pects English offer amid local inducements

Don Bradman ponders an English offer as local inducements emerge. He reportedly reached a tentative agreement with F J Palmer and Associated Newspapers Ltd, contingent on remaining in Australia after his engagement with Bick Ltd ends February 1.

Rydney Ton Mrutman Acton F. J. Palmer and Ltd JUW Broadcasting Tation Auociated Newspapers Ltd Australia Bick That Ltd

Langs Holiday Fates To Newsr Questions Ryoney

Framed notes recount a Windsor farm visit by Jat bik, as he dodges queries about neighbors and finances. The piece hints at confusion over a new transit and the upcoming election, with no clear commitment from the interviewee.

Mtr Hall Bik Windsor

Cyprus Governing Decision to Shape Future

A telegram from the Colonial Secretary to the Cyprus Governor reports unrest and an attack on Government House in Nicosia. It states the need for consultation with the Governor to determine the constitutional future of Cyprus under colonial rule.

Cyprus Ir Ronald Morr Government House Nicosia Nibertiog Cyprim

Bus Service 120 Feeder Routes Planned for Coast

The Transport Co-ordination Board agreed to continue tax exemption for motor transport goods services to the southern coast beyond Nowra. It announced 130 feeder bus routes in the metropolitan area are under consideration, with plans tied to the railway service.

Bypney Transport Co-ordination Board Satelet Nowra The Transport Board Wight Seenscn Boer

Government to alter workers' compensation funding plan

An Australian report outlines a government move to change the workers' compensation system from insurance to a state funded lay industry approach. It notes many companies face higher costs and potential layoffs as the reform could affect profits and industry stability.

Sydney Wfithtye Yearkura Lon Jnawurance Uraha

HINKLER Keen On Airships

Herbert Hinkler cables from Kingston Jamaica that he plans no travel beyond a visit to South Africa. He reports Karebiairship wart well prepared for tasks, recounts rough winds and clouds during the New York flight, climbing to 10,000 feet by moonlight, and landing safely at Kingston for breakfast.

New York Herbert Hinkler Australian Press Association Kingston Jamaica South Africa Karebi Karohi Gaba Atorni

Soviet Activity Discredited by Japan in Tokio Report

Persistent reports claim Soviet military moves in Northern Manchuria are credited in Tokyo as neutral, while officials in Nanking press for Soviet aid against Japan. The item notes Tokyo’s reliance on Soviet assurances amid regional tensions and shifting signals from Chiang Kai-shek’s government.

Tokio

Woman found dead in Kangaroo Point area identified

The identity of a young woman found dead in the Kangaroo Point area near Crplgwell Pinte is identified as Nancy Anow who left England for Australia in November. A friend in Birmingham wrote of plans to visit Tirimbane for a holiday, but the notes are unclear.

Uribbane Wriday Nancy Anow England Australia Sbint Birming Tirinbane

Empire Conference Support In Canada

London report notes acceptance of a proposal by the Canadian premier to convene a special Empire Conference. Dominion leaders praise trade agreements as urgently needed and favorable. Lord Hiitank, chairman of the Federation for the Empire Chambers at Commerce, emphasizes timely unity and cooperation across dominions.

London Mannett Lord Hiitank Federation Fot de Empire Clumbers Commerch Conuitiony

Tory Victory Editorial Reflects on MacDonald Critique

London editorial voices a harsh critique of Mr MacDonald and the government, arguing national cooperation suffers from one sided conditions and warning that Tory victory was likely or inevitable amid disillusionment with governance and the press campaign against former allies.

London Manchester MacDonald Snowden

Newcastle Unity Deal Dissent Drives Subcommittee Stand

A Newcastle subcommittee of the All for Australia League rejects the unity merger, with members objecting to compulsory subscription and fearing loss of independence. Debate centers on whether the merger should affect Newcastle subdivision members, while leaders insist on firm convictions.

Newcartlr Newcastle All For Australia League Sonnider Ryd Jan ALFA Newcastle Mubutlvision

Big Decline in World Wheat Surpluses Estimated

Rome reports that this year's wheat yield will be lower than last year with a global surplus drop. Estimates show exports and food demand rising in Europe and China, reducing available stocks. World wheat stocks may fall to about 280 million bushels, down from 240 million.

Rome Thurada International Institute Agriculture China

Remediosion of che wren remains in tb tome

Fragmentary OCR reads as a note about a remedial action or correction concerning a subject referred to as the wren. The text is incomplete with garbled words and lacks clear names, places, dates, or organizations to identify a concrete event or entities.

Che Wren Tb Tome

Election Count Shows Unemployment and Labour Strength

The report notes a government majority around 490 with unemployment shaping anti Labour sentiment. It details vote totals: Government 551, Opposition 469, National Liberal 65, Labour 51, Conservative 11,472,000. It mentions cabinet changes under MacDonald and Baldwin, and hints at potential postwar shifts and economic concerns like pound depreciation and unemployment in places such as Hurney.

London National Liberal Él. Pinsvelives Labour HMRI Emuro Laboue Bow Ukely Ural Fuunsay MacDonald Baldwin Dace Sac Tonall Kpowden Hamsay ‘MacDonald Lord Sankey Williane Dowitt Nau Wilen J. Ho Thomas Herbert Hamuel Winston Churchill Meo Amery Hurniey Arthur + Henderson

Serious Charge Made Against Police Fails To Stand

London reports a dramatic court scene with a prisoner claiming police brutality during an indecent assault case. The judge ordered all papers sent to the public prosecutor as proceedings touched on large property values tied to Canadian Pacific Railways and a New York bank custody dispute.

London Sydney Mayold Wolke McCard Ting Cave Town chemNe Aioe Mutat Ecs Seag Iker Lisruve Mnoues Merou Malate Jalao Beale Pablo Craisteos Bowen UO Canadian Pacific Railways New York Eatate Maial Nino

South Africa Pleased on Election Comments in Cape Town

In Cape Town on Thursday Whittle warns against commenting on British elections while noting overall elation. The Cape Midland Mariners president says farmers feel gratification and the Capetown Chamber of Commerce chief expects preferential rebates to the Dominion, signaling optimism in trade and policy.

Capetown Cape Midland Mariners

Empire Currency Scheme Considered by Imperial Experts

A covert panel of financial luminaries is examining an Empire currency plan and preparing a memorandum for the Government. A separate War Court report quotes Judge Edwards describing a man as a menace and arguing such offenders should not be allowed to continue. The accused had prior indecent assault convictions, with legal actions shaped to formalize affidavit submissions.

Central Police Marion Bond Edwards War Court Targa

New Planet Predicted By Renowned Astronomer

Internationally known astronomer Professor William Pickaring, from Mandeville Jemake, announces a new planet named Tana Put Walch. He predicts its orbit around the sun will take about 688 years, with a perihelion near HVONRY and a diameter near 4.008 million miles. Astronomers say the planet could be 6,000 to 10,000 miles from Earth at discovery, depending on calculations.

New York William Pickaring Stronomer Mandeville Jemake Australien Yevaiin Cun

Trade problems warning to Britain under foreign pressure

A London statement warns Britain against yielding to French and American pressure to stabilize the pound. The speaker argues for maintaining monetary freedom during negotiations to protect export trade, stressing past impacts of restrictive policies in 1925 and urging vigilance against repeating hard currency constraints.

Britain London Thuratuy France

Chinese Guilt Murder of British Youth Admitted by Trosp

A British youth was allegedly murdered as a case of Chinese guilt is cited by Trosp. Investigators report a confession linking the British victim to a broader dispute. officials say further details will follow as the inquiry proceeds.

Disappearance of British Youth John Thorvurn Reported

Part ies punish ed ahanghat Finlay Detalle respond to a government demand for further inquiry into the mysterious disappearance of John Thorvurn a 19 year old believed captured tortured and killed by unknown assailants with details scarce and authorities unnamed.

Ahanghat Finlay

Armaments Trace Favors U S A Reply to League Invite

Washington reports the United States has cabled a favorable reply to the League of Nations invitation to join the one year armaments holiday. Chinese troops between Shanghai and Nanking were pursuing a hiking tour. The note mentions Thorhurn's capture and brutal killing, with investigators under special orders. The Nanking government reportedly told Britain that punishment would follow. Colonel Wang, who led the regiment, has been stripped of rank and imprisoned.

Washington United States League of Nations Srianghai Nanking Ng ‘Thorhurn Chian-Kai-#hek Wang

Food orders for old depositors limited by bank action

Government Savings Bank will restrict direct food orders for open deposits after November 1 to aid depositors. The commission pushes to ease the burden on depositors as they shift to receiving rations via the Kash branch and through warrant-based payments at polling stations. Depositors may apply through agencies to receive allotments ordered by the bank.

Sydney Government Savings Bank Thia Sommisaionere Kash Chew Bng Tanour Wit Banka On

Deport Agitators and Communist Agents Reported

Fragmentary OCR text references deportation of agitators and communist suspects. Mentions individuals Campbell and Advics with unclear roles. Also notes alleged presence of activists in Australia and broader calls to depor, with fragmented wording suggesting a political crackdown.

Rydney Eris Campbell United Staten Australia

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