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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
1
The Country Party bulletin argues a 20 per cent government spending cut without tariff relief would raise living costs for pensioners and wage earners. It urges simultaneous tariff reductions to prevent worse hardship and calls for balanced finances and inflation safeguards amid ongoing political debate.
A Newtown man Victor Francis Oindy 426 perished after joining a Darlinghurst flat revel and slipping from an 80 foot parapet. Police say no foul play. 11 men and 7 women detained after a drunken orgy on William Street. Oindy was last seen at 1 o'clock and fell while wandering the roof to the parapet, dying instantly on the pavement below.
A Greymouth fire at the Union Hotel yesterday left four guests dead. Victims named are David Isbister aged 28 William Haddock 29 Patrick Phelan 29 and Edmund Ryan 41. The proprietor his wife and daughter escaped by leaping to safety from windows.
A Rome report says fascist clashes with the church led police to seize documents and close Roman Catholic offices as a previatory move amid unrest. The Vatican calls it the saddest day, noting the pope’s birthday significance while authorities assess the revived tensions.
A parcel intended for an unemployed camp at Northam in West Australia contained virulent Soviet propaganda. Authorities say such material preys on distress and could seed fantastic ideals. this is the first definite disclosure of Russian propaganda finding its way into Australian unemployed gatherings.
The New Zealand Arbitration Court reduces all award wages by ten percent to align with the Dominion’s lowered national expenditure. Sydney and Monany report the action as part of broader cost-cutting measures in the dominion.
Mr Justice Harvey spoke on law and religion warning that Australians must obey the law. He feared a trend of individuals acting as law unto themselves and said those who defy courts would face consequences.
Canberra reports the Brennan defense of the Scullin Ministry decision not to send representatives to the League of Nations conference this year citing economy as the reason.
Premiers conference adjourned at mid day to allow sub committees to discuss financial problems and refine a definite plan for rehab of national finance. The Federal Treasurer reported on under treasurers recommendations mainly about the 224 percent interest reduction and a legislation to reduce interest for home buyers. Bank views on currency conversion loan suggested 40 year term was too long and options for varying periods should be offered.
The Federal Treasurer Theodore comments at the Premiers conference in Melbourne, urging that Australia moves toward solutions to unemployment. The conference plans include wage and interest reductions and a rehabilitation scheme. The Lang Plan and Theodore Fiduciary could be dropped if states and federal leaders unite behind the conference decisions.
In Perth on Monday a wedding at St George's Cathedral was halted when the bride's mother protested that her daughter was not 21. The husband objected. the couple then left the church. Dean Moore remarked the mother was trying to make a scene.
At a Commonwealth Bank directors meeting, chairman Robert Gibson outlined a plan to absorb the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales. A communication has been sent to the New South Wales Premier detailing proposals that require NSW Parliament approval and Federal Treasurer consent, with the Advance Department's loans remaining untouched.
William Carne Clegg a solicitor and Leila Beryl Smith a 37 year old law clerk face charges of fraudulently receiving large sums. The Central Police Court heard witnesses claim about two hundred thousand pounds was paid to be involved. Clegg said the scheme might have run since the war and accepted responsibility, noting Smith influenced him.
The cattle market at Homebush was steady with 2030 head yarded. Bullocks sold from £6 to £13, cows £5 to £10, top beef to 93/-, good to 28/4, medium to 26/, inferior to Bd. Sheep yarded about 0,000 with a firm market. wethers 17 to 21 shillings, ewes 6 to 18, lambs 2 to 17/6, shorn sheep 5 to 12/-.
Prices quoted at Sydney produce sales include Tasmanian potatoes 6 shillings, Victorian 4 shillings 6 pence to 5 shillings, eggs new laid 2 shillings, butter 158 pence, cheese 84 pence, honey 3/8 to 3/7, oats 1/4 to 2/9, onions 4/6 to 5/-, chaff 2/0 to 4/6, lucerne 5/6 to 8/-, hay 8/- to 8/-, wheat 1/9 to £76.
Sydney reports indicate upcoming legislation on opossum trapping. The draft policy targets only genuine unemployed residents within Crown Lands areas and requires a specific permit system to enforce restricted trapping.
A damaged report states a plane crashed near Blenheim and was beyond repair. Pilot Lysons sustained fatal injuries with multiple broken bones. The church at Waitt area may be involved in the scene as authorities investigate the crash.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Browanil and Eo at a theater on Percy Street in Wellin NEw, mentioning printed bras and a possible 3D theme. Text is unclear and incomplete but indicates a local theater listing or ad from an older issue.
The report states it is now certain the Victorian State deficit at the end of the tune will be two pounds.
Fragmentary report describes a vehicle near Parramatta Road in Leichhardt involving Patrick Canny and pedestrians. The scene mentions a lorry pulling up on the pavement and a near collision affecting two people, with damaged building context.
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