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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
1
Australian union leaders weigh a general strike amid wage cuts. Some leaders urge caution and oppose a broad stoppage, while miners and other unions plan large meetings to decide on action. Federal and state figures voice divergent views on strike legality and timing.
Newcastle Union Secretaries Association met to discuss yesterday's conference. Twelve unions were represented and agreed to support the proposal for a general strike.
The Australian Press Association reports no early plan to convert state and Commonwealth loans beyond New South Wales 13 million pounds due November 1. Prime figures, including Mr Bruce, monitor the NSW move and possible future conversions as interest rates may drop in months, delaying larger schemes.
Gandhi warns he will fast unto death in protest against the government's communal settlement proposal. He argues the plan risks dividing Hindus and preserving untouchable status, while a special electoral seat system shifts power yet keeps untouchables from full voice. His letter to Prime Minister MacDonald outlines the stakes and opposition.
A trawler named Lord Talbot located the Hutchinson family after their amphibian aircraft ditched off Greenland on Sunday afternoon. Rescue boats and searchlights pursued the plane’s location with help from Angmagenlik motor-boat crews, the Rasmunsen Expedition aeroplane, and even German ace Herr Utedel aiding the search.
In Parliament House the Premier warned the family endowment fund is strained with the current balance unable to cover half the endowment cost. The year end shows a £2,600,000 overdraft and a proposed 1/3 to 1/6 in the £ levy to fund the scheme. The fund mostly aids the unemployed, effectively an unemployment relief fund.
Twesday notes show the proposed general strike arousing little interest among trades unions in Western Australia. It is not likely that workers will offer their support.
The assembly discussed a reform bill creating a 60 member Upper House elected by proportional representation. Terms range 12, 9, 6, and 3 years for four cohorts with staggered elections every three years. Provisions include royal assent via governor, referendums, and cross house voting rules. The second reading was ordered for tomorrow.
London Monday report on Yorkshire versus England team from the Australia tour showing Bowes taking seven wickets for 60 as a surprise performance.
A York thir standout earns a nod from the Wasters to tour Australia as England contends with a drawn match amid unreliable light. Bowes took 7 for 64 and 1 for 4o, Langridge 1 for 24, Voce 1 for 65, Mitchell 1 for 94, Jupp 1 for 77. Rest of England totaled 122 with Paynter, Wyatt, Hendren and Wood among scorers.
The secretary of the Victorian Seamen's Union Mr. W. Clarke said the union would decide at the monthly stop-work meeting whether to support the general strike proposal.
Full Arbitration Court resumes evidence on a NSW Transport Commissioner bid to cut railway and tramway wages by ten percent. William Funnel heads the NSW Railway Staff Committee amid surplus staff and planned retrenchment of about 3000 as rationing ends. Government may write down rail capital and reduce interest. subpoenas possible for Minister Bruxner and Chief Transport Commissioner Cleary.
The report suggests altering how Family Endowment is paid possibly limiting to those in necessitous circumstances or reducing payments to align with the cost of living.
At the Canberra branch of the AIF meeting in Kingston, the Commonwealth Government proposal to substitute work for wages for dole recipients in the Territory was discussed. No objection to aiding out of work individuals was raised, but concerns were voiced about those unfit for heavy labour. An appeal to Minister Parkhill for sympathetic consideration and light work was decided.
August 18 report cites Gandhi threatening a water fast in protest at September 20, meeting on British scheme to extend suffrage. MacDonald says aim is proportional representation, not permanent segregation. Gandhi insists the issue is religious unity, rejects statutory separation even with limited double vote.
Brisbane wool sale reports a strong market with competition among buyers and a 30 percent rise in values during Tuesday's trading.
It is reported that the upcoming budget to be presented to Parliament on Thursday will include a provision for an unemployment tax of a penny in the shilling.
The State Executive Council today appointed two additional members to the Legislative Council. New appointees are T. Gordon of Birt and Co and F. H. Tout of the Grasiers' Association of N.8.W. The council now totals 125 members.
Germany’s Reichstag dissolved in a dramatic stroke led by Herr Von Papen. Goering faced defiance as 613 members backed the government’s move, with fears of a state of emergency and fresh elections set for November 13 amid Nazi resistance.
Mr. Lee moved to cut Legislative Assembly seats to 66 and Legislative Council to four. He argued excess cost and opposed abolishing state parliaments, outlining a council of 42 members across 14 electorates with staggered nine year terms.
France states it has done all to promote the conference and urges patience until Germany’s claims are examined. Paris warns that Germany modifying armaments would breach treaties and restart the arms race, while France reserves the right to bring issues to the League for action.
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