Government to seek wage relief from Industrial Court
Brisbane April 1 Premier A E Moore announced the government will apply to the Industrial Court for relief as indicated in a recent judgment on basic wage and standard hours. The move signals a likely wage reduction and longer standard hours for Crown and Railways, ending plans for a government employee conference. The court will set the hearing date.
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Brisbane
A. E. Moore
Industrial Court
Railway Department
Moore
Story
Public Service Commissioner
Willis
Railway Commissioner
Crown
State’s Position On Economy And Employment Policy
Premier A E Moore says Australia faces a dangerous economic position amid falling export values and tight borrowing. He urges practical wage and hours standards, stronger wealth production, and steps to create employment for adults and youths, noting arbitration weaknesses and the need to balance costs of production, transport, and marketing.
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Brisbane
A E. Moore
Australia
Ludendorff Attacks Hindenburg in Public Return
Von Ludendorff ends retirement with a bold public assault on President Hindenburg accusing him of betraying the army by aligning with the Young Plan and the Kaiser. He claims Hindenburg forfeited merit and aided the revolution, provoking widespread newspaper fury calling it a dangerous stab.
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Berlin
von Ludendorff
Tme
von Hindenburg
Ludomierf
Hilderburg
Ludender
Arne
Germany
Jory
Ludendorff
Heat Threshold at Four Hundred Degrees Renheit
A fragment notes the difference in tolerable heat levels with a remark that electricity can be taken at radiant heat of 400 degrees renheit while ordinary caper hats suffer above 120 degrees, implying a contrast in heat endurance.
Family Court Martial in Ravenvelay Ends in Death
In Ravenvelay France a family dispute over a quarrel between a 23 year old son and his parents led to the father fatally shooting his son. The couple had warned of severe consequences after a lengthy domestic conflict. The son died after being shot twice in the drawbridge vicinity.
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Paris
Rulliere
Ravenvelay
Tad
Bien
Jury unable to reach verdict in bank dishonor case
Brisbane march 31 the jury failed to agree in the suit of frederick o keefe v English Scottl and the australian bank lis claiming 21000 damages for wrongful dishonor of cheques on his accounts. questions were read, jury deliberated six hours, foreman said no chance of agreement and the court discharged the jury.
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Brisbane
Frederick O'Keefe
Scottl
Lis
the Webb
Tusuanl Wets Es
Launch disaster on Lake Ochrida saves nine drownings
Belgrade reports a launch engine failure in a storm on Lake Ochrida. Nine occupants swam ashore and drowned, including two diplomats, the military Governor, and three women. One survivor credits trousers for keeping him afloat as a secretary struggled and was saved.
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Belgrade
Lake Ochrida
Jugo-Slav Foren
Naval Conference In London Seeks Resolution
Delegates from Britain and France, including Mr. Arthur Henderson and Signor Briand, continued informal talks at Chequers amid efforts to resolve deadlock over article 16 of the League Covenant. Britain insisted on no new military commitments while seeking a formula acceptable to all parties.
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London
Arthur Henderson
M. Briand
Robinson
United States
Chequers
France
Britain
Press Comments Attack on Mr. MacDonald Draws Mixed UK Reactions
London dispatch reports newspapers across the spectrum condemn Hearst Press for its critique of Mr. MacDonald. The Times says MacDonald champions conference aims while the attack is reckless. the Daily Express hopes he stays firm against Mediterranean meddling. the Daily Herald calls it part of Hearst Dress’s push to stall naval disarmament. Hoover speaks for America. The American delegation declines to comment.
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London
Hearst Press
MacDonald
Sunday “Times
Daily Express
Britain
Mediterranean
Hearst
Atlantic
Daily Herald
Ays
Hoover
Mr. Hearst
America
Henderson Seeks Concessions on French Covenant View
The Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent reports Mr Henderson on Saturday promised to study French aims in the League Covenant article Dh. He considers pledges to arbitration for all Kathorial disputes, partial acceptance of preventative measures under article VI, and a measured stance on naval and military actions. Dumesnilha noted hope for a broader pact including the United States in a consultative role. MacDonald sought talks with Signor Grandi to explain Daly’s noninvite to the Anglo French inquiry into the security problem. If justified, Italy would be included. A full British delegation meeting followed, amid talk of a possible breakdown of the security framework.
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Daily Telegraph
Henderson
League of Nations Council
M. Dumesnil
M. Tardeen
London
Dunesrilha
MacDonald
Signor Tirandt
Daly
Italy
Ewtry
Police Promotions Reach Brisbane Force Ranks
The Commissioner Mr W H Ryan announced promotions across Brisbane Police. J E Toohill becomes Sub Inspector. Detective Sergeant F O Driscoll moves to Detective Senior Sergeant. Acting Sergeant J Mute of Mt Mulligan becomes Sergeant. Constables C Pollock Pinkenba and A Purcel Charleville become Acting Sergeants.
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Brisbane
J. E. Toohill
W. H. Ryan
F. O'Driscoll
Criminal Investigation Branch
J. Mute
Mt. Mulligan
C. Pollock
Pinkenba
A. Purcel
Charleville
Smith and Shiers Expected at Wyndham
Australian aviators Smith and Shiers located near Wyndham after being missing yesterday. They were found around 2 pm and are reported well. The search pinpointed their location near 22 miles east of Doweewion on the Ord River.
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Smith and Shiers
Wyndham
Sydney
Smith Shiers
Feees Doweewion
Ord River
Australia considers coal board powers and price controls
Sydney reports on a proposed Coal Board with authority to issue licenses, fix wages and hours, license miners, set coal prices, close uneconomic mines, and address overcapacity. A three farthing per ton levy is suggested to fund closure costs and employee transfers. a temporary government subsidy is foreseen during setup.
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Sydney
Coal Board
Maitland
Award to Randolph Bedford as damages in defamation case
In the Supreme Court presided by Mr Justice Webb Randolph Bedford MLA Warrego sought 300 damages against the Western Sun newspaper and John McDonald Hardcastle for alleged publication injuring character. Jury awarded 10% damages and judgment for the sum with costs. Proceedings noted fraud accusations against a Roma man, with fines and restitutions imposed in police court and prior actions against Hardcastle. The case adjourned after efforts to settle failed.
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Brisbane
Supreme Court Today
Justice Webb
Rantolph Bedford
Ter Warrego
Wester Sung
Charlegills
John McDonald Hardcastle
Telford
Willam Florin Bedford
Sarl Sans
Mechanic
HL LL Archdale
CPM
Hsiness
Lipp Sud
Ls Copmere
Roma
Tdefendant
Charles Chistopher Kilpe
Marie Jane Neh
Martin Thomas Kelly
Commission Report Faults Arab Role in Palestine Uprisings
London dispatch details a commission finding the outbreak was an Arab led attack on Jews with no proof of premeditated revolt by the Grand Mufti. It urges a clear British policy on immigration, land reform, and governance to ease Arab fears and prevent further violence.
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Commission
Palestine Arab
Palestine
Zionist Organisation
Transjordania
Vo Eemimissoon
Watling Wall
Ziamat
Sell
M.P
Snell
Defamation verdict described as not in good faith or fair comment
The jury found the matter defamatory and published to the plaintiff, not in good faith for public good, and not fair comment on the rest of a deeded case, per a court of law.
Palestine Arab Delegation to Meet Lord Halifax in London
The Palestine Arab delegation arrives in London to meet Lord Passfield soon after marching by Musa Kazim Pasha, the Grand Mufti, and the Jerusalem mayor. The group plans discussions with British officials regarding the Palestine question.
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London
Musa Kazim Pasha
Jerusalem
Lord Passferd
Tariff Anomalies Highlighted At Australian Commerce Meet
Adelaide reports the 26th annual Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia meeting where Governor Sir Alexander Hore Ruthven urged frank discussion and mutual understanding. Motions seek to fix import duties on first entry cargo, oppose tariff uplifts on direct transit goods, and warn that rising duties threaten markets for Australian primary producers.
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Adelaide
Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia
Alexander Hore Ruthven
Australia
Commonwealth
Queensland Wages Debate Highlights Industrial Court Ruling
Queensland Attorney General Neil McGroarty warns wages cannot stay at current levels after the Industrial Court decision. He says the government faces hard conditions and will seek a readjustment to restore state stability, noting the court failed to hear employer input and did not function as expected.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Industrial Court
Neil MacGroarty
Kelvin Grove
Ho Country
Progressive National Party
Industral Court
Forgan Smith Criticizes Moore Government Wage Policy
The Opposition leader says Attorney-General MacGroarty’s Kelvin Grove remarks reveal the Moore government’s wage reduction aims. He argues the economic cost of production requires a full survey of factors including interest profits rent depreciation and wages and warns a general wage cut would harm spending and employment.
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Brisbane
W. Forgan Smith
MacGroarty
Justice Webb
Moore
Queensland
Ther
Downpours Hit Mossman River Rises Over Bridge
Heavy rain drenched Mossman area from Saturday with 453 points recorded. The Mossman River surged past the Foxton bridge and overtopped the crossing at the Mosman, causing significant water levels and transit disruption.
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Mossman
Foxton Bridge
D Mosman
Trawler Bendoran Crew Drowned After Skerries Grounding
The Aberdeen trawler Bendoran ran aground off the Skerries Shetlands. After two days in freezing seas the crew clung to the rigging as rescue attempts failed. Steamers and an Air Ministry seaplane could not reach them due to severe weather. A lifeboat reached the wreck 100 miles away to find only the men near the surface.
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London
Shetlands
Air Ministry
NSW League backs both Queensland and Brisbane code bodies
Sydney delegates resolve to stage inter state fixtures with the Queensland League while permitting South Sydney to play under Brisbane League auspices. The body keeps Queensland League recognition and rejects Brisbane as controlling body in Queensland, with tours and matches planned for June July and Easter period.
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Sydney
Queensland Rugby League
New South Wales Rugby League
South Sydney
New Zealand
Australia
Queensland
Brisbane
Toowoomba
New South Wales
Arge
Board of Control
N.S.W
Kangaroos
Brisbane League
H. Flegge
Geo. Ball
Chas. Ealing
Newtown
R. Fusedale
St. George
Public Library Book Totals in Great Britain Report
The report shows 9400 books publicly listed in Great Britain last year with 1658 novels among them. It notes the concentration of titles and formats across major libraries and regional collections.
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Great Britain
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L. K. Ward
Randolph Bedford
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William Florio
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