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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1931
Page
2
In Sydney on Monday Sir Graham Waddell warns wool clip values risen but production remains. federal Labor wrangle grows as Scullin faces opposition over Theodore finance measures. The looming party split threatens the government with potential double dissolution if measures fail in the Senate.
A gang hid in a telephone booth at the New Imperial Hotel Wellington Street and attacked the licensed porter as he walked to the office. They escaped with more than 200 pounds after a wild city chase. a third man was arrested Sunday morning and the loot of 42 pounds recovered.
The Sugar Commission report is being prepared and will be ready in about two weeks. Officials announce further changes after past provisional findings, noting they were only surmises and that recommendations will rely on confirmed evidence.
Police report a Brisbane night break in where a male offender used a heating device to open safes at Redbank Mall premises. The gang removed cash amounting to about 80 pounds and escaped before patrols arrived, leaving investigators puzzled about the exact instrument used. A protest by men over salary cuts is noted in nearby reporting.
In Brisbane the governor agrees to a ten percent salary reduction for public servants, lowering £3000 per annum. Sydney reports protests as industry leaders oppose midweek curtailments while arguing the cuts would affect those earning livelihoods from state funds.
Reports from Canberra say Premier Moore claimed Governor Goodwin sought approval for a month ago action. The new federal ministry includes Scullion as Prime Minister and External Affairs, amid amalgamation talks and shareholder interests. Severe thunderstorm in Melbourne causes damage and building destruction with minor injuries.
Theodore serves as treasurer reporting Queensland's eight month deficit of £4,388,170 and receipts £98,598 858, while expenditure hits £29,087,020. In Sydney, federal wrangles loom as Nationalists seek a fiduciary issue. leaders in the Senate debate include Pearce and Green with ministers Blakeley and McNew amid a cautious stance on policy.
In Hughendon on Wednesday the Telemon principal and Staton hint at artificial feeding or transport of sheep if a drought occurs. They warn that selling or slaughter could be considered if finances suffer and the sheep risk dying.
Melbourne reports show high wool prices with buyers maintaining strong levels as the market closes. Separately in Canberra and Sydney, federal parliament faces adjournment and a leadership reshuffle amid party caucus recalls and political maneuvering.
Amid a turbulent session in Brisbane, ministers reshuffle with a vice president appointed and two big Fokker monoplanes slated for overhaul. The government faces an unemployment relief push as a parliamentary vote looms, while export tax changes spur immediate sales. Independent deputies abstain, threatening a near recall vote.
The article reports on federal politics with moves toward censoring Latham. It notes opposition benches and Scullin amid tense debates. Australian finances are discussed by Auditor General Yohis highlighting pension costs and potential reductions to ease living costs. Aerial flight news from Baghdad covers Palrbull's progress from Bodrand to Australia.
The readable fragments describe partial reports of damage and loss from coastal and inland areas including mentions of rivers, floods, and debris. References to ports, ships, and local authorities hint at a wider upheaval with casualties and unemployment tied to a broader emergency.
Receives crowd from far afield as Sydney reports a gathering at Whee where a resolution urged drastic cost cuts by governments and relief for primary and secondary industries. If parliament refuses action a referendum and possible secession for Riverina are proposed.
A speaker from the opposition delivers a pointed critique of the government as Theodore’s return to ministerial rank prompts debate. The scene features partisan exchanges and claims of political persecution amid calls for accountability and leadership change.
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