Tasmania weighs leaving federation over trade pain
In Hobart on November 30 the Tasmanian Legislative Council debated state exit from the Commonwealth. Mover T Murdoch cited the Navigation Act and federal Registration as harming Tasmania’s trade and finances, seeking to signal discontent to other states. An amendment by G Eady expressing strong dissatisfaction was defeated.
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Hobart
Legislative Council
T. Murdoch
Commonwealth
Tasmania
Federation
Wardlaw
Iece
Ange
Eady
Still Alarming Mussolini Candour Rap For America
Fragmentary archival note cites a rap for America from Rome in November and criticizes Mussolini. It mentions resignations in the War Under Secretaryship and high tribute to efforts, warning the world remains armed despite a pact. Signora comments on wider licensure of arms and a warning tone about enmity.
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Rome
Mussolini
Aecinere
Signora
Tomas Fa
Ellogg
Fire damages valuables at Yeronga telephone exchange
Brisbane December 2 fire destroyed many valuable instruments at the Yeronga rivera telephone exchange after a short circuit in the power panel cut 609 subscribers. The South Brisbane fire brigade arrived automatically and extinguished the outbreak with chemical extinguishers.
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Brisbane
Yeronga Riveree
South
Testimony on Ship’s Wireless as Vestris Disaster Unfolds
New York reporter Mr Davies testified at Mr Tuttle’s inquiry that he was refused permission to send a radiogram about the ship Santa Barbara’s position. He recalled a radio operator saying Vestris was only 60 miles away and described orders about lifeboat holes and directing passengers to starboard. Officials testified the ship was within six miles and was distant when a signal was sent. Tuttle seeks wireless equipment legislation.
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New York
Davies
Tuttle
Aig
Vestris
Santa Barbara
Manent Monteso
Ruhr Lockout Government Interveneee Report
Berlin November 29 government steps to end the Ruhr lockout after failed mediation. Both sides refused arbitration and the government warns it will act. Critics condemn regular relief to workers as coalition talks suffer delays.
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Berlin
Shan’ Tet
Uioverappens
Tachi
Mer Oo Inter Ae
Siden
Ion Oe
People’s Party
Popular Stallion Gothic 70 Bi Retires After £10,000 Offer Refused
Melbourne reports Gothic, the improved champion weight-for-age, retires after a declined £10,000 offer. The Gothic stallion, standing at stud, sparked interest from buyers though its sale was rejected despite an earlier £18,000 guineas bid.
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Gothic
Melbourne
Ure
Seamen’s Union Faces Clerical Defection in Sydney
In Sydney a further Seamen’s Union rift emerged as clerk KR Hack switched from the Federal office to the New South Wales branch. General Secretary T Walsh claims Hack resigned himself by not returning, while Hack insists he will work but not under Walsh’s direction.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Federal Office of the Union
KR. Hack
N.S.W
Union
T. Walsh
Hack
Walsh
Ack
Mr. Walsh
Australian Lian Record Flight Sydney to Brisbane
Brisbane November 30 A 200 horsepower Ryan monoplane piloted by Lieutenant Keith Anderson with four passengers landed at Eagle Farm at 1125 after leaving Sydney at 6 55 and four and a half hours flying time This is an Australian record for a commercial machine The plane rose to 7000 feet aided by a mid south easterly current The plane behaved well and passengers enjoyed the trip with ample saloon room The plane is owned by New South Wales Airways.
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Brisbane
Keith Anderson
Eagle Farm
Sydney
The
New South Wales Airways
Imperial air ministers dream of imperial aviation reach
London November 29 Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare told Conservative women that aviation should serve imperial communication. He cited progress with the RAF and that two airships under construction would help extend flights across the Empire, reducing reliance on foreign territory.
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London
Samuel Hoare
RAF
Interstate Tennis Opens in Victoria for 1930 Series
Melbourne November 30. The interstate lawn tennis matches began today in Victoria. After the first day Victoria leads South Australia by 9 rubbers 2 sets 14 games to 3 rubbers 12 sets 165 games, and trails New South Wales by 4 rubbers 10 sets 101 games. In women’s play New South Wales leads Victoria by 4 rubbers 8 sets 74 games to 2 rubbers 6 sets 72 games, while Victoria also leads South Australia by 4 rubbers 9 sets no more than 72 games. Victoria is ahead of Tasmania by 4 rubbers 4 sets 51 games.
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Melbourne
Victoria
NUS
South Australia
Seth
N.S.W
Austra
Tasmania
Acts
Coal Contract Criminal Proceedings Reported by Judge
The Sydney City Council coal contracts case yields findings by Judge Thomas. Premier and Attorney-General consider the report as officers of state review possible prosecutions against certain entities named in the judge’s findings.
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Judge Thomas
Sydney
Obscene Language Charge Refuted By Police
At Cairns Police Court on Saturday the defendant faced an obscene language charge. Police testified they found him near the Federal Hotel directing obscene remarks at passersby and arrested him for obstructing the footpath. The accused claimed intoxication and disputed the incident, while officers gave contradictory recollections of events and drink-related remarks.
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Allen
Casey
Poke Street
Itnease
Federal Hotel
Casty
Sag
Elderly man dies in blaze at Albion workshop
In Brisbane an elderly man known as Thome Cummings died in a fire that razed a wooden workshop at the rear of a residence belonging to Mr D. C. McLennan in Albion. The blaze, which started early this morning, also destroyed a valuable motor car in the garage and left five or more structures as charred remains.
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Via
Bois
Brisbane
Cummings
Gamie Scotland
D.C. Mclennan
Albion
Beardinn
Ann
Bed Bugs and Disease Risks Warned in Pest Notice
A public notice warns that bed bugs biting a diseased person can transfer germs to new victims. It recommends using FLY-TOX, an insecticide claimed to be fragrance free and safe for people, sprayed into cracks and hiding spots. The product is attributed to Rex Research Fellowship at Mellon Institute of Industrial Research.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
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