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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1931
Page
3
Prime Minister indicates intention to call a conference of state premiers to decide action on New South Wales default risk. Mooresays all states should seek Governor’s help to resolve Parliament impasse as London creditors await April 1 interest payments.
A world flight report places Augelans in Australia en route to Japan via Sydney and Alaska while Australia’s southern airliner mystery grows. Investigations confirm the Southern Cloud crash is fatal. search efforts by planes and Robyn Parkes continue with sightings near Port Phillip Bay and Port Arlington.
Report from Calcutta notes disputed death and injury tallies after riots. Epidemics feared as sanitation breaks down and troops clash with crowds. Government stance and financial implications for colonial bonds surface in discussions about Commonwealth obligations and state defaults.
In Dalby a 74 year old woman Mew fda Rook and her uncle Brount Hook were found dead, believed stabbed by a man who then killed himself with a pocket knife. The husband was away at work. Hawk, a War pensioner, had been living with them.
After fighting for life for 36 days, Jock firiffiths a Kammar School pupil died from cerebromeningitle yesterday. Two other victims remain dangerously ill.
Premier Moore outlines how balancing Australia’s budget depends on federal state cooperation. He stresses varying responses by wool firms and financial costs, noting interest charges remain high at 7 to 14 percent. He warns mortgageed wool properties would benefit from any concession.
After days of searching over fifty thousand miles no trace of the Southern Cloudliner Kingsford Senn is found. Reports say a probable shipwreck near Port Adelaide was unfounded and the search continues.
Sydney reports ongoing turmoil as factions within the party clash over Labor policy. The Federal Labor Secretary travels to Melbourne to oppose Lang's plan while leaders push to form a new alignment amid cross state tensions.
Delays from heavy water in the mine prompt Mount May Mines to issue a secondary mortgage in London for 660 007 Australian dollars. Subscriptions receivable in London at 100 pounds each, with a floating charge covering all rates of copper coin per kilo. Payment dates are March 31 and September 20.
Fragmented Australian political text notes South Province Bay and Rabeede peninsula. Mentions Labor Party strength, Scullin party competition, and a leader nearing defeat as he nears the pastoral country. Unclear details due to damaged OCR.
The Queensland Government approves a three year wool industry concession starting January 1 with a 25 percent rent reduction and lease extensions for financially viable growers. Exceptions apply where land is tied to previous arrangements or land resumed for grazing needs. extensions may be limited by financial recovery and potential resumption actions within five years.
Reports from Melbourne and Sydney outline new immigration rules allowing aliens to land with a department issued permit. The restrictions aim to curb unemployment while not hindering tourists and business travelers. Separately, a major air accident inquiry moves forward as the Bowthern Cloud search continues.
Fragmented Adelaide story notes Premier Lang, Treasurer Theodore, and budget disputes amid fiscal crisis. Reports from Melbourne and London mention a budget line of £128 000 and a two million pound deficit as officials discuss railway finance and national financial strain.
The plan routes Indian-African air mails to Cairo then Delhi and on to Australia by a Hercules plane with no passengers aboard. A Darwin stop transfers to a Queensland service. Widespread earthquake damage and high casualties reported in the city. Damages estimated at six million pounds.
Interviewed farmers express dire satisfaction at not parking due to Premier Moore’s plan. They report minor concessions but claim cat the growing remains unprofitable with little profit in recent years. In Queensland, pastoralist Alexander J. Terry dies in Brisbane at 82 after surgery. body to Townsville for burial.
Report notes a wool industry scheme in Collimmon at Bea with limited scope for wool growers. In the Mediterranean a fog incident sank the Florida with the carrier Glorious in tow rescuing passengers and crew among casualties. Treasury nine month results show a deficit of £1,744,083 with revenue £10,015,906 and expenditure £411,700,008.
The Commonwealth Bank paid all debts owed by Interget to the Bank of England and Wealminister Book for New South Wales. Scott, once Yonlas, aims to set a new record by flying from England to Australia in a Puss Moth, departing Lyme today.
In heavy fog the motor Moor Une Malabar of Burne Phip's fleet struck Long Bay rocks near Sydney Harbour. The Melbourne to Singapore bound ship shattered. water flooded the engine room but all passengers and crew were saved. Estimated loss about £290,000.
A lagoon capsized Chichester with boats wrecked and the craft to be dismantled. Sevil reports arrival at 7 p.m. from Lord Howe Island. In Sydney the Labor Party faces internal splits as the party expels the federal treasurer Theodore and backs a plan forcing endorsements for the next election.
The report records a rain affected game with Pownavilly taking five wickets for 16 and Brodin nine for nine. New South Wales reply fell to 103 all out as Jackson Hill Bradman and Kippax contributed, with Kippax ending not out on 50 and McCabs not out 40.
Racing results list from Sydney and Brisbane meetings detailing multiple winners and odds. Notable performances include Ramon Little Baster and Park Purse races, with incidents at Albion Park where riders escaped injury but horses were injured. suspensions issued to Mahoney and others after inquiries.
A severe quake struck Mana gus causing massive destruction with streets clogged by dead and injured. The tremor and aftershocks left the city in chaos and fear as rescue efforts began and officials assessed the damage.
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