STATE OF EMERGENCY
DECLARED AT ADELAIDE,
Australian Press Association.) (Received this day at 11.15 a.in.) ADELAIDE, January 21. A proclamation has been issued by the Governor declaring a state of emergency exists. This is for Port Adelaide area only. Premier Hill stated : “We arc not defying the Commonwealth. We are merely warning it that the Act g>' es the State Government power to proclaim that a state of emergency exists in any area and to make regulations foi that area.” The regulations are expected to be challenged by the Federal Government. A meeting of Cabinet was held at Melbourne but it was decided to await further information before taking action. Interviewed, the Attorney-General, Mr Latham said while no decision was reached by Cabinet, the South Australian Government’s action is regarded as unconstitutional. THE SHIPS LEAVE IN SPITE OF UNION EMBARGO. ADELAIDE. January 21. I.n spite of the action of Adelaide branch of the Seamens’ Union in calling out the crews of vessels owned by 'Adelaide Steamship Coy., three ships left Port Adelaide with volunteer crews.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1932, Page 6
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175STATE OF EMERGENCY Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1932, Page 6
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