Federal cabinet reshuffle in Canberra session
Three ministers lost their offices in the Labor caucus ballot as portfolios were realigned. J T Beasley P Anstey and Ben Daly were ousted. D E McGrath also displaced from Chair of Committees. New cabinet members named include J B Scullin J McNeill E G Theodore C E Tulley A Blakeley and others.
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Canberra
J. T. Beasley
Industry
P. Anstey
Ben
J. J. Daly
D. E. McGrath
J. B. Scullin
J. McNeill
E.G. Theodore
C. E. Tulley
A. Blakeley
J. B. Chipley
PF. Brennan
A. E. Green
F. Forde
Sen
J. Barnes
Parker Maloney Ben, J. Dooley
E. J. Holloway
New Note Issue Distribution of Relief Plan
Melbourne report states Secretary for Markets Mr Mulvaney said a draft measure for fiduciary note issues is prepared before departure for Canterbury. The plan details a relief distribution totaling £6,000,099 for wheat quantities and related holdings under federal government guidance.
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Melbourne
Mulvaney
Canter
New South Wales Government Confirms £100,000 Loan Interest
Sydney bank report states the State Government will meet the £100,000 due as interest on external loans. Government sources at the Treasury confirm fulfillment of the interest payment obligation.
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Sydney
Monguy
Treasury
Premier vows not to be pushed by critics in Adelaide
In Adelaide on Monday the Premier declared he would not be guided by critics, stressing the government’s priority is urgent aid to farmers to sow crops and action to reduce unemployment. He warned against compromising the financial position and said we cannot govern from fear of dissent.
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Adelaide
Mr. Hi
Cost of Living Food Prices January 1931 Report
Commonwealth statistics show January 1931 price movements for 45 food commodities. Overall 0.6 percent rise in 30 major towns, with state variances including Queensland and Western Australia up, Tasmania and New South Wales down. Comparing January 1931 to January 1930, all states show declines, led by Queensland and Western Australia, while the 30-town index fell about 14.8 percent from 1930 to 1934 base. Prices for bread flour milk eggs and various meats varied across cities with some items rising, others falling, notably tea potatoes onions and butter.
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Commonwealth
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
New Southh Wales
New South Wales
Victoria
New South
Gneenslani
Broken Hill
Toowoomba
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Alleged Misappropriation in Life Office Probe
Japanese Procurator says two Yachiyo Life Office directors in Tokyo face charges after a lengthy examination. He believes they misappropriated £2,000,000 and is formulating charges.
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United Service
Kobe
Yachiyo Life Office
Tokyo
Wage Reductions in Melbourne Arbitration Court
Melbourne Monday hearings saw several applications for wage cuts of about 10 percent across unions including Lift Attendants Manufacturing Grocers Rubber Workers Glass Workers Storemen and Packers and Felt Halters. Employers argued costs and imports hit profits while workers urged protections amid wartime deficits and industry monopolies. Adjourned to tomorrow for further evidence and decisions.
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Melbourne
Arbitration Court
G. Grefig
M. Kennedy
Hlat
S. Lew's
Mr. McNally
Plan
Victoria
Dethridge
Lewis
Union
Mrr
W. Broherton
Jane Rood
Judee Nethridge
Mr. Brotherton
Etheldee
Ana
Lomurrow
Fruit Growing Industry Wage Cut Ordered by Arbitration Court
The Full Arbitration Court directed a percentage wage reduction for fruit growing industry workers following a prior 10 percent cut. Judge Dethridge noted January reductions and said the immediate effect would align awards with lower export prices, citing the need to ease industry pressure.
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AL Bourne
Mosday
Uhlet
Detheidge
We Aw.u
Grayndler
Judg Dethridge
Rate of Wages Debate in District Court
The District Court heard a dispute over pay for unemployed labor, weighing Unemployment Relief Board rates against the Arbitration Court award. E. T. O'Keefe of Geelong claimed £1 17s for four days work, seeking Western Australia rates of £9 instead of the board's £2 7s. Judge Kelly adjourned the case along with similar ones.
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Melbourne
Unemployment Relief Board
Arbitration Court
Unon Wag
E. T. O'Keefe
Geelong
Ronda Board
W.A
Pirie Town Council Reports On Public Works
The Pirie Town Council heard departmental reports detailing road and water table cleaning in Nora Ward and West Ward, drift sand removal and path maintenance, and the Terraces dressing with Ditumen. Solomontown Ward noted drift sand removal and water table cleaning while work on the Landing Ground progressed. The refuse service and water service repairs continued. plans for reorganization of the sanitation service were implemented February 6.
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Pirie Town
Cownell
J. Farrell
Nora Ward
South Ward
Nouth
Sam Service
Hat Bren
Financial Ledger Summary of Debits and Credits
Financial statement shows a debit balance of £3,908 on 17/3 and various movements including payments banked and rents to be paid. It records balances and transfers across Electric Light, Main Road, Weeroona, and Relief accounts with multiple payments and withdrawals, final figures near £9,089 0/10 for the Electricity Fund and small credits.
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Electricity Fund
Credi Dalance
Wazes
Weeroona
Credit Ibalance
Wool Industry Leaders to Study Australian Producers
Sir Charles Martin has arrived to assume chief of the animal nutrition division of the Commonwealth Council of Scientific and Industrial Research succeeding the late Prof Brailsford Robinson. He plans to stay in Australia for less than a year to investigate problems facing Australian wool producers.
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Adelaide
Australan
Charles Martin
Toay
Commonwealth Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Brailsford Robinson
Australia
Peru Chooses Provisional President Amid Turmoil
In Lima, Don Ricardo Ellas is named provisional president of Peru becoming the third ruler in eight months. Lieut Col Luis Cerro, the previous provisional leader since last August, is urged by the navy to resign to avert civil war.
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United Service
Lima
Peru
Don Ricardo Ellas
Supreme Court
Luis Cerro
Railways Wages Appeal Heard By Industrial Court
The President Mr Kelly opens the Industrial Court hearing on an appeal by the Railways Commissioner against wage determinations by the Government Storemen and Packers Board, Government Carriers Board, and Government Shunters Board. The Commissioner seeks reductions in wages, overtime rates, and marginal differences.
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Adelaide
Mr Kelly
S.M
Railways Commissioner
Four Men Hurt In Tunnel Explosion At Sydney
Four men were injured when a gelignite charge in a railway tunnel under Forge aheet Sydney exploded after being pierced with a drill. Henry Cook of Newtown sustained serious injuries after being thrown from a ladder, fracturing his spine.
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Sydney
Ofty
Henry Cook
Newtown
Sporting Notes at Victoria Park Racing Summary
Race notes from Victoria Park describe the Tattersalls meeting with updates on many runners. Glucose, Thaides, and Hoy sprig showed notable form while Coldes Aureole and Springeave disappointing. Longworthy broke down, and Thildes, Vermonious, Winsome Gold, and Lady Primrows were among mentions of varying performances. Foursome rallied late to win the Final Handicap over Amban and Oakland Belle, with Rielle of Richmond briefly challenging.
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Greate Hestec
Kollidie
Northway
Gomelling
Palasa
Austin
Fitire
Siebs
Forgien
Topsail
Bai
True
Longworthy
Ini Thildes
Primrows
Star Gun
Last Trick
Eastwin
Paul Strange
Diker
Lan
Port Nutig
Grodian
Dilkers
Anton
Waa Mo
Geen
Foursome
Melbourne
Amban
Oakland Belle
Rielle
Richmond
Neweate
Lady Comicus
Anton Princy
Lother Merab
Fifth Test sees West Indies lead as Australia struggle late
In a brittle fifth Test at the West Indies, Australia reach 126 runs behind after a gritty tailend stand of Oldfield and Fairfax. Grimmett and McCabe excel for Australia with bowling contributions from Scott and Ironmonger as West Indies set a strong total.
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Sydney
West Indies
Oldfield
Fairfax
Scopes
Roach
Shaw
Grimmett
Martin
Healey, Haw
McCabe
Ironmonger
Sealy Ec
Kippax
Stantae
Tronmonger
Tarniett
South Australia Versus Tasmania Cricket Debacle in Adelaide
Australia daily report from Adelaide reveals Tasmania totalling 264, led by top scorer New Zealand-like 126, with Lee making 37 and Townley dominating the bowling. Severe miscues and sundry scores, substitutions, and a chaotic scoreline mark the innings with Nash and Newton among notable performers. weathered by Toowraman and Ward in a complex first innings recap.
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Adalaide
Luan
Australia
Tasmania
Niteehne
Lonergan
Lee
Seoreat
Floods Ravage Ararat District Destroy Crops And Livestock
In the Ararat district heavy hail and floods wreck grape crops and wash away bridges. Hundreds of sheep drown as Hopkins River banks flood. Ararat racecourse lies under water after up to five inches of rain in parts.
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Melbourne
Ararat
Ararat Racecourse
Hopkins River
Vermont Murder Trial Slated After Brutal shooting case
Melbourne reports John Dashwood aged 29 a laborer remanded for a week on a charge of ordering Frederick Westbury 33 of Vermont shot dead on February 22 in Predency of his wife and children. The court refused bail for a second time with Mr Freeman PM noting a brutal deliberate murder and Dashwood’s defense described as meritorious but unsound.
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Melbourne
John Dashwood
Frederick Westbury
Vermont
Westbury
Freeman
Sonenders
Dashwood
Customs revenue underestimates drop postal income in 1930s Canberra
February customs revenue totalled 1,150,000 pounds, below estimates. For eight months ended February 28, customs revenue reached 9,935,000 pounds, down from 26,466,000 pounds a year earlier. Postal revenue in February stood at 995,000 pounds, versus 1,031,009 pounds in February 1930.
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Canberra
Manly
Bus Mounts Footpath Crash Kills One and Injures Four
A Sydney bus mounted the footpath after swerving to avoid a collision, crushing four boys sitting by a wall near Haberfield. One boy, Arthur Johnston, aged 44, died later from injuries. the other three were badly injured. Police investigated the fatal bus crash and the day’s accident scene.
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Sydney
Haberfield
Arthur Johnston
Norman Brookes Out Of Danger After Car Crash
Norman Brookes, renowned player, was reported out of danger at Seymour Hospital after a Saturday car accident in Melbourne. A medical examiner said he would not be prevented from playing tests again, despite injuries suffered alongside his brother.
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Melbourne
Wich
Norman Brooks
Seymour Hospital
Mc Brooks
Public meeting disrupted by auditor mocked with crude metaphor
A renowned ex-Queenstander living in Sydney faced interruptions while addressing a meeting. After failing to reach the listener, he retorted with a bizarre analogy about penetrating intellect with homely sense and a hole through Mount Blané with a boiled carrot. The audience erupted. one official collapsed inward and remained quiet for the rest of the evening.
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Queenstander
Sydney
Mount Blané
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