27 May 1931
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
1
At the Melbourne Premiers Conference the Lost Council Rab Committee report outlined an extensive conversion loan plan with readjusted interest rates. It proposes government backed credit facilities for industry, tax measures, and debt relief for private borrowers to ease unemployment and support economic stability.
The Transport Control Board closes all road routes for hire vehicles between Adelaide and Pirie at month end. Week end traffic and services beyond Pirie, including Whyalls, exempted. Rail goods service planned with Redhill coordination for passenger traffic. Licences limited to weekend services. Train services offered: three weekly Pirie runs, with specific Adelaide departures and Pirie arrivals. Weekend schedules adjusted after June 20 with revised Pirie to Adelaide times. Weekend road service pattern outlined for Friday and Sunday departures.
Melbourne reports the Premier Mr. E. Hogan stating no decision yet by Premiers Conference on how to implement a potential 20 percent reduction in government expenditure. He notes the scheme allows each government to choose its method of spreading the saving and warns there may not be a uniform 20 percent cut.
Messrs J A Lyons and J Q Latham called upon Prime Minister Scullin and submitted their proposals to agree to adjournment of Federal Parliament if such adjournment was considered feasible.
Hubert Opperman of Australia won the Paris to Geneva and back race against 60 rivals, covering 240 miles in 12 hours 26 minutes. This marks his second road success in a week and boosts Australia’s Tour de France prospects amid strong form.
A motorist and a pony cart passenger faced seven hours of road standoff in Hampshire after their vehicles met with insufficient room. Villagers watched as ponies were covered, Ian fell, and locals provided lunch and knitting materials. A constable eventually directed the motor car back onto the main road.
Air Scullin urged continuing Federal Parliament while the Premiers meet and asked for paired votes. He said Mr Brennan would manage the House in their absence and that current members would focus on the tariff schedule with many non contentions items.
The Premier requested Crown Solicitor Mr Hannan and Parliamentary Draftsman Mr Bean travel to Melbourne to advise on the legal effects of proposals before the conference and the legislation that would be enacted. Mr Harman left by ex-press tonight, while Mr Bean heads south-east with the Public Worker Commission.
Council debates alleged dereliction of duty by the health inspector over a horse described as diseased and dangerous. Dr Davis moves for the inspector’s resignation. debate centers on veterinary orders, disposal by lagoon, and whether proper procedures were followed before the horse’s fate was decided.
The Kensington and Norwood Council unanimously carried a motion declaring steadfast loyalty to the King and Empire. Members urged unity to stamp out disloyal elements amid wartime fear, with officials denouncing communists as a threat within.
A desolate scene recounts starving Bedouins found beside a skeleton near Kufas in Tripoli. Italian forces drove people from Oasis Wageh and Medouia and seized water sources. Mr M. Bal Glayton led a relief effort, rescuing many and collecting evidence of the convoy’s suffering while spanning vast desert miles.
The town council debated the condemned horse case with Inspector defending actions taken after receiving Mr. Davis report. The veterinary surgeon reportedly condemned the animal and suggested removal, while Aldermen argued about responsibility and sought formal veterinary findings before any further action.
Dr Lewis proposed empowering Gil to determine if Mr Burgoyne will serve as investigating officer to reorganize council affairs. He argued Burgoyne has practical accountancy and office management experience and local knowledge, making him best qualified. some members urged against party influence and preferred a local appointee.
Capt White denounces delays and argues he is younger than rivals for state chief scout commissioner post. He claims the authorities are pressing a quick burial of the plan, says Lord Reten Powell’s Adelaide visit sparked trouble, and asserts he is fit for the job despite age concerns. Capt White questions the process and mocks the handling by officials.
Report covers meeting with Lom and Lady Baden Powell at Preemnalle Wilk morning in Perth. Discussion centers on Mr Burgoyne, company representation in the Council, and Burgoyne’s qualifications. Arguments cite Burgoyne’s integrity, management skill, and the need for outside appointment. debate notes various local feats and a contested £300 claim, ending with approval of the motion.
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