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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
3
The article reports on the postponed Premiers Conference amid disputes over salary limits for premiers staff. Lang states his plan remains unchanged and vows readiness, while the conference resumes with talks about reducing public service salaries to cap at £500 annually.
Queensland bred racehorse Mollison returns from a spell to win at Caufiene on Friday night and sets a two year old Australian record with £47,918 in stakes. He earlier won his own race in a dead heat with Geta. Mollison was sold in December for 1,100 guineas to a patron of W. Tinlull. War pensions bill debate continues in Melbourne with a proposed 20 percent reduction to be applied, except for unemployed pensioners.
In the Stock Exchange last week all metals except tin fell copper reached a record depth and lead declined heavily. A Ghaniolows opinion on copper remains divided but the majority expect a cautious lockup investment in copper.
A Melbourne report notes growing interest in the wool industry and the Canberra wool conference opened by the Governor General. Statements from N Makin and J Gurtin oppose the Premiers agreement and the Nationalist Party accord, calling it repugnant to Labor ideals and unable to solve national problems.
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In Western New South Wales and Northern Victoria floods force evacuations in towns including Wagga and Junee. Hundreds flee homes while the main Sydney Melbourne railway experiences service interruptions. Rain lashes the region with goods and transport at risk.
Hoover outlined a one year moratorium on German war debts and Allied reparation payments to Britain and France, with Britain Italy and France to grant more favorable terms. If accepted, the Allies would suspend collection of about 245 million dollars in war debts and 425 million dollars in reparations owed by Germany for the coming year, aiding global economic recovery.
The Empire Wool conference in Melbourne concluded with calls to establish fair wool prices without price fixing. Speakers argued for government approved sponsor companies, profits to growers, and potential pooled greasy wool prices within a year. The aim is rationalisation, elimination of needless competition, and modernization of equipment and methods.
Bhishane on Tuesday reports a sharp drop in wool prices with 11,175 bales offered and values 5 to 45 percent lower than May. Competition was fair and many lots were withdrawn. Compared with last week, Sydney sale values were generally softer and top prices fell to 224d.
Extraordinary evidence at the inquest into Wil lam Doig a 36 year old commission agent fatally shot at Seaforth on May 24 shows he was lured into a car by three men and taken to scrub where two restrained him and a revolver was fired. The coroner committed H Shedon 24 W Wallace 21 and Margaret Parker married for murder. A warrant was issued for GC Daylison on murder charges. The Auckland report also notes a drifting steamer City of Kimberley and an earthquake scare along with other international dispatches.
A Melbourne conference discussed methods of disposal and resolutions urged steps to protect wool selling operations and prevent carryover of wool between crowds. Sir John Higgins supported a plan for an insurance scheme and an auction method was proposed for a wool slip won. Canberra reports secrecy over water side workers’ loans and future licensing restrictions for federation members.
Prime Minister outlined under the Hoover plan that Australia as a debtor to Great Britain would receive relief totaling £3,020,000 for the current year but would have to contribute a population share of £890,000. Separate note mentions buffalo fly affecting transport, with the enemy advance continuing unless control is possible.
The Premier warned of further 20 per cent pay cuts as the Government faced a deep deficit. Queensland faces a three quarter milling deficit unless cuts are agreed. In parliament a conversion loan of 74 million was noted as secured, while the wool sale yesterday yielded 14 034 bales.
In Brisband a special session concluded with the National Emergency and Debt Conversion Bill passing its third reading. The vote follows Premiers’ decision. rain brings welcome relief to South Western Queensland. wool sales remain firm with prices up to 15d. and 34d for lots. Trade banks cut interest rates, with deposits earning 3.5 to 4.5 percent depending on term.
In Melbourne Keith Miller 34 husband of the noted Mrs Miller seeks divorce on grounds of desertion for three years while in Canberra Soliilia in Parliament said Britain offered to suspend all war debt and relief payments for one year to support wartime austerity measures.
In Brisbane on Tuesday William Steroe faced a £100 fine in Summons Court for submitting a false income return. He had recently secured £41,000 for toll collection rights over the Loganholme bridge. The Commissioner reviewed his 1929-00 income claim of £1990, which should have been £2562, and adjourned the issue of a double tax penalty.
In Brisbane the parliament reconvened with a brief adjournment for lunch as ministers discuss a draft legislation. In Melbourne a sub committee of the Premiers Conference weighs New South Wales financial matters with Lang expected to stand firm until action is clear. The Commonwealth Bank Board plans to resume talks to reopen the Savings Bank this day.
Wednesday Wool Sales in Brisbane report 46 067 bales offered with average values. Demand from France Belgium for fine quality plus good support from Yorkshire and Anatrasia boosted trading. Real prices for scoured wool 23d and greasy 14 3/4d.
In Canberra yesterday a Senate debate focused on tariff reform with Pear warning the Government to overhaul the current schedule. Ministers appointed include Cunningham as Assistant Minister for Transport and Daly as Assistant Minister for Industry and Treasury. The measure aims to ease heavy burdens on industry and foster economic reconstruction.
Saturday reports in Melbourne show a 77 to 64 vote split within the Trades faction as they repudiated the Premier Conference procession. The group urged the Federal Militant and state executives to endorse only Parliament members who supported the plum.
Saturday's incident at the Metropolitan Mark-1 Branch of the English Australian Bank saw manager H. McMa e overpower a trader who entered the bank and demanded money. The intruder resisted, was restrained, and taken to hospital under arrest.
Reported in Canberra the Senate votes against the Weeterside Wirkers regulations by a narrow margin. Hours of Representatives soon after passed related measures under the government consolidation plan.
In the House of Commons today the Minister of Labor answered four questions stating that 602 million sterling had been paid as unemployment dole over the last ten years. The reply covers the total dole expenditure and the duration of the payment period.
The Queensland Parliament held a special session to advance two key measures. The Financial Emergency Bill and the Trade Agreement Bill were presented and debated, aiming to sustain legislative activity and address state needs.
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