05 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
1
The Federal Deposit Bank suspends payments triggering a citywide reaction. Withdrawals eased after a rush. figures show deposits and liabilities around £970 000 with assets under pressure. officials promise steps to protect depositors and stabilize the bank.
A violent clash occurred in a district near Gooilnia when a suspect resisted police during a corporate dispute in a row of houses. An officer was badly bitten while restraining the man who finally surrendered after a prolonged struggle and gunfire was reported in the area.
An Australian summary notes the unemployment crisis linked to wheat growers and public works. The report recommends external loans or banker finance, with an estimated £3.0m to £4.0m needed to preserve employment, plus £1.0m for capital improvement and £876,000 for paper-related costs to sustain industry and jobs.
Brisbane reports a deputy premier stating a political bombshell ready for electors in the form of five year parliament extension and Upper House restoration amid heated debate. Officials dispute the timing and feasibility, with the present government denying a move to lift the five year term.
Fragmented report outlines a Davis Cup match scenario with references to players and nations, including mentions of Geiland and Australia. The text describes debates over money and lineups and hints at a planned four power format amid unclear details.
Robbery at a Port Melbourne factory disrupts pay and threatens workers. Police report two masked men entered the street near No 2 factory district, assaulted clerks, demanded boxes and money, then escaped as alarms rang and the factory operations halted. Officers say the men fled toward the river with loot. No injuries are reported and the investigation continues.
Overseas cricket report from London notes New Zealand A securing a victory over a touring side at Faghead. Healy stars with 77 and Hindel bowls, while Hindel, Porter, Wilneure contribute. Yorkshire and Marylebone figures appear in the score, with Cooley and Fenrin mentioned in late play.
A London committee investigates counting bees via wireless by placing a microphone on the hive entrance. The device's sensitivity may hear bee movement, sparking debate on employer responsibility and industry cooperation for future wage and labor discussions.
London reports on expectations for a Schneider Trophy race with British pilots aiming to set new speed records. Analysts debate whether Britain and France will withdraw or alter participation as engineers prepare faster, more powerful planes and engines amid mounting costs and global competition.
The firm of We Sidinary Producers files a petition with the Supreme Court prothonotary seeking the bank's winding up. Hearing set for October. The petition claims suspension of payments and references a threatened strike and an order for execution under a libaring family dispute.
A disrupted report describes a submarine Nautilus and its crew near Spitzbergen with signals received from a portable transmitter. Officials investigate wireless communications and mapping efforts as nations consider duties and possible contacts with the vessel in Arctic waters.
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