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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1931
Page
3
In Trketane Hiei Le police report a break in at a jewellery shop early Sunday. A safe held about £1,000 in jewellery and £100 in cash was emptied while the thieves escaped with little other cash. The manager and staff were not harmed. Theodore in Brigbane referenced in the report.
The article discusses Theodore's remarks on a key reform tied to dissolving the Australian Commonwealth. He notes the Senate has not yet rejected the measure aimed at reforming the dissolution process and shaping the nation’s political framework.
The Metropolitan Provincial Conference of the Australian Labor Party voted to recommend expulsion of Federal Treasurer Theodore from the Easter General Conference. The vote tally showed a strong division, with several delegates abstaining or voting variably.
Lyons, former Federal PM G. to the courts of A speech on Saluntay Dig sak for tre the beime he and his colleagues regarded Uiemecions as a party of independena not as an in Hepremient party. They would not associate themselves with marching patches no matter what the party iy le Scullin, Khe added, was an Wenest nan and he felth sures tie wold not continue to ally hiiselt wil such supporters as he had done of ba.
A plan circulated among Returned Soldiers to assemble early take Wirra and Uacey turn out the government and Parhi Mwenk and appoint Sir Jali Monash as director. On Friday eight Jk the Werlosa Aus Wallan Flying Corps Association urged a conference of affiliated organisations to decide how to meet the conditions.
Lyons spoke in Sydney after arriving Friday as part of an interview tour. He denied death threats linked to Theodora and the Federal Government and outlined plans to visit several states during the Peter race with support from allies.
Reports from Charleville describe a heavy rainstorm grounding flights and causing a fatal air collision. O Jolly an insurance broker aged 42 died and pilot A Robinson age 27 suffered serious injuries.
Tuesday reports detail a government plan to rebate shipper costs for starving stock shipments. Ministers propose rates based on distance with a list of mileage bands and specified pounds values, requiring application with a formal declaration and proof.
A weather note from Brisbane describes dry areas receiving cold rains during the week. Over nine inches fell at a hotel area near Hvandiwind, with other reports of heavy rainfall and creeks rising. A separate line mentions a jewellery robbery arrest linked to a Saturday heist and a suspect described as a prominent city resident.
Brisbane reports a third meningitis case in a school setting as authorities tighten precautions. In Mt Morgan a serious mine fire endangers facilities while a large yearling sale draws about 1,500 buyers, with 45 yearlings substituted and 23 sold. A Sydney murder suicide inquiry follows a Denham fire killed three or four children.
A reported case details a release of an orderer connected to a bank breach with mention of Jenson La’J and W In 1924 the incident followed a seven year term. The article notes a 17 year old accomplice and the Returned Soldiers' League involvement. The account references Sydney and Marriot events with several injuries and a fatality at a building.
An Australian city faces strong wool market pressures as winds of change bring job programs for unemployed workers in Sydney. Officials announce new work opportunities aimed at easing unemployment during turbulent economic times.
The article reports on unemployed workers receiving public funds for project work and intermittent jobs. It notes wool exports from France and Germany, a government bill to reduce interest on war debt payments, and a provision to pay 4 percent interest on state securities.
The report covers a series of legal and political events across Australia inclining a High Court decision in Melbourne and political maneuvering in Canberra. It notes the government’s appeal outcomes, leadership disagreements, and parliamentary adjournment plans as key developments shaping policy and judiciary actions.
The report notes Attorney General Lysakht leaving for England to appeal a government verdict. It mentions Melbourne and Canberra developments as factions split within the Lyons Group and New South Wales Labor Executive pressures.
Report of the sailing ship Viking Satons struck off the east of Newfoundland with fifty four killed and seventy two survivors after it broke free from ice. The vessel’s timber cargo and crew were aboard as rescue efforts continued and more people were feared missing. Also noted are Brisbane wool sale results with average prices across greasy and secured bales.
A deputation from the United Graxiers Association of Guernsland pressed Premier for relief measures. They urged rail freight cuts on wool, loss carry-forward for taxation, and removal of the State Lami Tax, plus rental review and anomaly removal. Moore promised careful review and a reply.
Mt Mines, Sydney, held a meeting for a capital rise to 29,066,667 by issuing 666,667 new shares. Chairman W. leftae told shareholders the plan progressed despite a adjournment in March due to certain formalities in London.
A chair explains April operations delayed by a jarhie leak releasing over two million gallons. Pumps are now capable of handling four billion gallons daily. Fire at M1 Morgan Mine in Rockhampton is contained with damage expected to exceed thirty thousand pounds. Labor Party in Adelaide debates expulsions after a platform disruption and leadership shakeup.
A deputation urged the Labor Minister to extend intermittent relief to Spain like rations and pledged similar measures for Queen Island unemployed. Mr Sizor said the government rejects revolution, will not tolerate terror, and will start the new work scheme Monday paying money instead of rations to genuine unemployed.
In Sydney a party slate endorses Dunn for the Dalley seat at the federal election against G. Theodore Eldridge, who won the Marlin sea election, will be backed for Reid now held by Goleman. Dunn was expelled as Government Whip in the Senate on Wednesday and Beasley Dunn Rae Lazerin and Eldridge will not attend further Federal Parliamentary Party meetings.
In Launceston a report says Lyons aims to form a new political party during a lightning Australian tour with Fenton and others. The goal is re employment and full responsibility acceptance for returning soldiers, drawing elements from existing groups to unite the nation.
In Canberra Priday reports a contentious Abe Bil worth 44 million fiduciary currency faces strong opposition. Theodore criticizes the measure as a cruel deception while wage reducers and treasury bets provoke debate. Labor attacks the bill as a risky proposition with broad public impact.
A mixed item reports on Australian federal politics including Prime Minister's second-reading notes and opposition reaction, plus an aerial disaster in Rome with Colonel Maddalena and Captain Cont killed when their craft broke apart midair. The text notes parliamentary adjournments, potential double dissolution, and the ongoing transport act discussions.
A scattered OCR fragment shows weekly temperatures with erroneous names and garbled phrases. It references March dates and low high temperature figures but includes unrelated exclamations about workers, inspectors, and local supplies, yielding an incoherent, partial record.
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