Fashion Trends Reported With New Spring Styles
Fragmentary notes describe latest spring fashion including one barry white and bro accents. Material IMENT hints at fresh silhouettes and color updates.
12 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe latest spring fashion including one barry white and bro accents. Material IMENT hints at fresh silhouettes and color updates.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear phrase about trouble and proximity. Readable elements reference being in trouble and nearer location or time. Unable to determine concrete persons or organizations from the readable portion.
London reports on Australian banking links with a massive Sydney bank capital and British officials monitoring Australian affairs. A Vienna/Vlustratian political figure is cited as connected to the leak, with speculation that Britain may push reforms as Australia moves toward recovery.
Melbourne reports that discussions between premiers and the Commonwealth Bank Board focused on government finance and bank credits amid private bank input. Officials expect a final decision by tomorrow with banks likely to align to national employment goals.
Fragmentary text shows Sydney on Friday with banking context and a State Lottery direction seeking new les. unclear entities include Savinks Jones Trepartment and Whiddong mnOW. no clear date beyond Friday.
Federal Reserve Bank notes the United States monetary gold stock on September 9 stood at over 10 billion dollars, nearly half of the world’s gold. Money in circulation in the United States on the same date reached about 2.01 billion dollars.
In a dramatic eighth round the challenger Berg floors Borg with a slam and the crowd erupts as Borg struggles but rises and continues. A local ruling later ruled a foul, altering the bout’s outcome under the usual rules.
Sydney witnesses recount cross examination in the Johnson case during the Royal Commission sitting. Ragged testimony notes intimidation claims by former crewman William Anthony Euugby, who testified he faced pressure and sought police protection in Adelaide. Johnson concludes questioning with a plea for mercy.
In Tamworth on Friday the state lottery awarded a £6,000 prize to Mrs. Romon Runvell and two other winners, including Mrs. Solomon. A local photographer reportedly learned of the fortune only at midday when she saw Ayrencoven near the Tamworth ally Lander.
The report details a sweeping postwar British Budget aimed at closing a 7 million pound deficit with significant tax hikes. Chancellor Philip Snowden defends stringent economies, with income tax up 6d in the pound and reductions in allowances. Suppressive measures include higher surtax, beer and tobacco taxes, petrol levy, and entertainment tax, plus cuts across education, health, and civil services.
The State Meteorologist said a large disturbance covers most of Queensland with heavy falls likely in south eastern Australia between the canal and the slope. Warm conditions will be followed by a sudden cold change as a low moves eastward. Fine weather expected in western divisions tomorrow and along the coast by the weekend.
Allegations that dole coupons were turned into cash and gambled in the State lottery. Claims that merchants offered basic coupons at discounts up to 50 percent and that trafficking in coupons was highly profitable with participants including coupon holders using proceeds for betting.
In Sydney on Friday an application to the Chief Judge in Equity was heard on behalf of the Primary Producers Bank seeking the appointment of Harl Chandler and Robert Hill as hauldatora of the bank. On behalf of depositor Cecilia Nicholla an appointment was sought for Alexander Jobson and Alexander Campbell as managers. The applications were adjourned to next week.
The article notes widespread concern over income tax hikes and allowance readjustments that will raise taxes for many while delaying relief until the trade price stabilizes. It cites examples: a single man on 2600 with two cars facing 63 pounds versus 32 previously, and a married man 40 pounds versus 19. A man earning 1000 pounds could pay 163 instead of 425, with others similarly affected. It mentions Busines s interest groups and Sir Eric Geddes arguing for exemptions on industrial petrol, while insurance benefits for a family drop modestly and overall wage relief shifts from five to ten percent.
London editors largely agree the budget is sweeping yet fair across the community. The Morning Poet notes the 2 000 000 000 five percent war loan would be voluntary with notice and possible repayment. The ally Express argues Snowden must sweep economies with wage taxation or tariff measures to balance the budget.
The Labour press criticizes the budget as unfair saying sacrifices fall hardest on low income workers while high earners escape proportionate cuts. It claims 64,090,000 pounds of 70,000,000 budget savings come from direct attacks on wages and services, hurting the town amid financial peril.
Sydney and Newcastle gas companies face a proposed legal limit cut from eight to six percent after a sub committee report. A gas regulation commission and tighter control of utilities may be established. Early closing and Saturday half holiday provisions were debated with country members opposing shop registration outside cities. Nearby relief work and dole considerations were noted with no firm decision.
In the Supreme Court today Hugh McIntosh sues Triathi for libel claiming 2500 pounds. During the hearing Justice Halie Rogers and barrister Mack clashed over expressions at the bar. The jury found for the plaintiff with nominal damages.
Justice Stephen sentenced Gustav Reichhardt to eight years imprisonment after a manslaughter finding in the death of Mrs. Emma Philbrook at Surry Hills. Reichhardt, 34, claimed he believed he could not be convicted of manslaughter after an acquittal on murder. He said he would appeal and spoke of defending his country Sweden’s honor.
Nelda Richard Joseph of Bald Ridge Breeza filed for a variation of the custody order concerning his seven year old daughter Florence Annette Clift. The Reverend Mother at St. Brigidine Convent Randwick opposed removal due to the mother Laura Eileen Clift's visits outside hours. Justice Davidson adjourned the matter until Monday with the child to remain at Randwick convent in the interim.
First week results show about 20,000 new accounts expected. By 3 PM the head office had 17,792 accounts. tonight's business and country returns not yet included in the total.
For the year ended August 3 there was an increase in deposits at the Commonwealth Savings Bank of £2,075,511. New accounts totalled 104,130. Accounts open on August 1 stood at 1,424,866 and depositors' balances totaled £50,656,473.
Misa Tolhurat, in the second round of the women’s golf championship, broke the course record at Kensington Links in match play with a seven stroke margin over Mrs Pennefather. Other results include Miss Slack defeating Miss Wray, Miss Lefebre over Miss Ham mond, and Miss Mona McLeod over Mrs Tressone. Officials will finish semi finals Monday.
At the Central Criminal Court Cecil Cowell a 23 year old butcher was found guilty of feloniously wounding Joseph Patrick Slevin with intent to murder. He shot at Slevin at Slavin's hotel in Katoomba on July 1 and also fired at Constable Sadler though missing. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and he was sentenced to death though the final punishment rests with the Executive Council.
Captain G J C Dyatt secretary of the Victoriah Trotting and Racing Association said no appeal was made against the life disqualification of owner J Dempagy and the bay trotter Landlock. Landlock disappeared from the police depot stables after Wednesday night’s meeting. The association voted to bar Dempway and Landlock for life, noting Money Spider had not shown as strong a form in New Zealand.
Mr Lang returned to Sydney from Melbourne and said he would bring before the Assembly next week a bill reducing interest on mortgages. The measure is expected to cut rates by 2.24 per cent with a minimum of five per cent and would be retrospective to September 1.
An important determination by Commonwealth Public Service Arbitrator Westhoven concludes that overtime pay Friday and holiday duty will be replaced by time off in the Commonwealth Public Service. The ruling limits the application of the act to specified personnel and those under Governor General declarations following Public Service Board recommendations.
At a Canberra Labour Party meeting it was decided to form a branch on the north side of the river to serve Labour sympathisers. A Tuesday meeting is planned at the Allendale Hall with a general canvass already indicating strong local support.
In Newtown a jury failed to reach a verdict after a long night of deliberation in the eviction riot case involving 19 men. The defendants were discharged and remanded on ball to return for trial when called.
Sidney Friday reports on Hj Gordon Bennett proposing a round table conference of NSW business leaders to discuss rehabilitation and draft further legislation to restrict costs. The idea aims to unite state interests and accelerate economic recovery.
Flight Lieutenant Atcherley reports that Britain's light aircraft exceed the performance of similar class jets by about 40 miles per hour in trials for the United States Army, as he returns to England from Cleveland.
Fragmentary report notes a Milan to London flight by Italian pilots. It mentions breakfast in Milan and a leg to London with a distance around 160 miles, timing unclear, and references to Monaco and Mellerte.
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