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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

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Unhappy Wheatgrowers Face Scullin Government Failures

A critical outline from the Federal National Party accuses the Scullin Government of mishandling wheat relief. It details three failed proposals: a compulsory pool with a 4d price, a guaranteed price scheme financed by the Commonwealth Bank, and a bounty on exports funded by a new 26 million loan. The record cites financial impracticalities and missed opportunities affecting farmers nationwide.

Australia Parker Moloney Scullin

Labor clash sensational developments in Sydney politics

Sydney Thursday reports a split in the State A L P over endorsing Lang’s financial policy. The executive orders Labor members to support the platform or risk endorsement withdrawal and expulsion. Theodore faces a precarious position if he resists aligning with Lang. Campaigns on both sides advance as factions seek a compromise for a united Labor policy.

Sydnay A.L.P Labor New South Telexign Exat Sydney Lang Labor Movement Theast Sydney Alderman Wari Theodore Dalledlertorsia New South Wale Libor Andan Wejthir

Proposal to declare state of national emergency discussed

Sydney reporters cover a Federal Labour caucus discussion on declaring a national emergency. The caucus convened the night before with a vote taken before adjournment, but the results were not disclosed in full. The item remains unresolved as the meeting adjourned at a late hour.

Sydney Tatour

Man Woman Released From Long Bay After Murders Conviction

Hagene Falleni, known as the man woman, was released from Long Bay jail last night. In 1920 she was sentenced to life for the murder of Annie Birkett, her wife, at Chatswood. She is about 60 years old and in poor health, factors influencing the parole decision.

Bydney Hagene Falleni Long Bay Annie Birkett Chatswood

Tasmanian Electors Likely to Back Nationalist Candidates

Sydney reports that Mr Latham head of the Funeral Opposition says if a federal election were held tomorrow Tasmania would reject every Labor candidate and vote solidly for Nationalist men, indicating strong regional political swing.

Sydney Latham

NSW Debt Crisis Reveals Repudiation and Inflation Plans

A week of political theater shows Mr Lang pushing repudiation of New South Wales indebtedness while Mr Theodore unveils his inflation scheme aiming to add 100 million pounds a year in wealth for Australia. Mr Boullin vows the Commonwealth government will not cut costs further except for minor exceptions, blighting the farmers relief loan outlook.

Lang New South Wales Theodore Australia Boullin

Reduce Civil Servants to Help Farmers Meeting

At Harden a public gathering of farmers and traders heard Mr. Tout, head of the Graziers Association, argue that cutting government civil servants would save about 30 million yuards and yield £8,000,000. The saving could fund a 4d per bushel wheat price for farmers.

Parker Moroney Senate Australia Erst Sydneyy Thuracay Harden Tout Graxiers’ “Association

Seccession Not Practical Says Authority in Australia

Sir John Quik, a noted authority on the Commonwealth Constitution, argues that investment schemes in Western Australia, Queensland, and northern New South Wales are outside practical politics and amount to stunting to pressure governments rather than remedies for real or fancied grievances.

Sydney John Quik Western Australia Queensland North Nsw

Wounded and gagged girl found unconscious near Melbourne road

Marjorie Cox, daughter of a Ravens Wood line repairer near Bendigo, was discovered unconscious by the Melbourne road. A blunt instrument caused a severe head wound and she wore ragged linen fragments. Neighbors intervened, thwarting an alleged plan to abduct her on a motorcycle.

Melbourne Marjorie Cox Ravens Wood Bendigo

East Sydney by election campaign opens with leaders

The East Sydney by election campaign opened with both parties presenting draws. Nationalist candidate backed by deputy leader Mr Guillet denounced Labor as offering dishonour and inflation schemes while Labor’s Mr Beasley attacked banks for credit restriction and supported Mr Lang’s rate cuts. A ministerial representative from the ministry attended.

Sydney East Sydney Guillet Labor Lasig Lew Beasley Lang D Nistry Wis Pr

A L P Fight Ward Declared Black After Canberra Move

The Federal AWLP declared Alderman Ward black for backing Mr Lang. An emergency executive meeting was held as Melarx Bird and Martin left for Canberra to present the meeting's views. The state executive rushed to Canberra to seek terms amid the upheaval. Graves denied a second candidate entering the East Sydney seat.

Sydney AWLP Ward Black Lang Pally Melarx Bird Martin Canberra J. 2. Graves A.L.P A.L P East Sydney

Opposition Leader Bavin Seeks Public Opinion Drive

In Sydney Thirman reports Mr. Bavin, leader of New South Wales State Opposition, plans to mobilize organized public opinion to appeal to the people. He argues the motion for censuring Mr. Lang distracts from essential state issues and proposes coordinating with parties and organisations for a statewide public opinion drive to urge government action.

Sydney Thirman Mr. Bavin Pel Bavin Lang Semlr Mke

Cattle Unchanged as Sheep Market Weakens at Homebush Yard

The Homebush market saw 2570 head yarded with cattle steady. Bullocks sold £6 to £11, cows £4 to £10, beef to 26s, good stock up to 30s, medium to 2s, inferior to 23s. Sheep tally reached 47,000 with a weaker tone. wethers 8s to 11s, ewes 4s to 10s, lambs 5s to 13s, shorn sheep 4s to 1s.

Sydney Homebush

Latest Commercial Sydney Produce Prices

Sydney prices quoted at the produce sale include varieties such as Putitoos and Taamanian fruits from 8/- to 6/- per unit, new lard at 1/6, butter 1/78, cheese 7/4, maize 3/4 to 3/9, oats 1/5 to 6/8, onions 5/4, Wheaten 8/ to A/2, oats 2/6 to 4/-, lucerne 3/3 to 0/3, wheat 1/8 to 2/5.

Sydney

ACTU Action Seeks National Emergency and Labor Measures

The ACTU Congress debated a program urging a state of national emergency to seize control of agencies, shorten the working week to absorb workers, restore the 10 per cent wage cut, and empower the executive to halt production if arbitration harms living standards, with a deputation to Canberra to present views to the Cabinet.

A.C.T.U. Congress Ume Auateslia Induatey Arc Congress Falert Arbitration Court Ita Worchers Avc.t U Canbarre

Wear the Badge Drive Launched by NSW Branch Leader

Mr. L A Robb state president of the NSW branch of the R8.5.1 LA officially launches the Wear the Badge membership drive as Australia endures global economic troubles. He calls on returned sailors soldiers and families to unite non political and non sectarian to support war pensions and national sacrifice, highlighting hardships of veterans, widows, and families.

L. A. Robb N.S/W Hervicw Australia Rs: League Nsw HLRH Prince of Wales Nh T

Fong Lee Co Announces New Cash and Save Department

Fong Lee & Co announces the addition of a new cash and save department designed to meet public demand for economy and value. The firm invites continued patronage, highlighting their ability to offer the best values available.

Fong Lea & Co Department 5 Fong Len & Co Fong Lee & CO Cash and Save Department Nanima Crescent Wellington

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