Sydney Letter in Mud Slinging and Harbor Day Reflections
The Sydney Letter rails against mudslinging in politics and notes a women's crusade to curb it. It recalls Theodore’s reinstatement as Federal Treasurer debates, commemorates Phillip and Burns celebrations, and reports on Anniversary Day crowds, harbor pageantry, and the Sayonara Cup yacht race between Vanessa and Acropolis with Cox spectators and official toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Lowg
Manly
Manly and Pittwater
Bobby Burns
Sydney Crcket
Victor
New South Wales
Mascot
Vanessa
Aerospite
Ro Cormorne
Lang
Mr. Gosling
Phillip
Gowling
Alderman Jackson
Ball
Geo de Boonton
Dowgall
The
Orient’ Co
Cunard Announces 73,000-Ton Ship Project
The Cunard Company and Clyde, Ch announce a 73,000 ton vessel with construction linked to a new graving dock at Southampton. The plan expects 300,000 workers worldwide to benefit and a £3,000,000 spread across trades as keel plates are laid and hull plates prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Company
Construction and Co Lid
Clyde
London “Daily Telegraph
Southern Railway
Southampton
Australian Political Turmoil and Economic Policy Debate
The piece surveys defiant government actions in Australia, criticizing Prime Ministerial decisions, the Labor Caucus impasse, and pressure on tariffs, inflation, and employment. It cites Theodore’s resignation and return, the Mungana royal commission findings, and past fiscal policies under Bruce Page and Daines. The tone argues for stable leadership and credible economic reforms amid a factional struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Parkes
Ralietn
Austabian
Thas
Australia
Labor
Theodore
Mungana
Queensland
Commonwealth
Daines
Treasury
Queensland Treasury
Bruce-Page
Australian band contest ends in uproar and clash
A 1931 Australian band contest at Australia Hall saw Townsville Band win but trigger a violent crowd reaction to adjudicator Dr Cyril Jenkins from London. Police protected Jenkins at dinner while he stood by his verdict. Nearby Katoomba reports an enormous rock avalanche and cliff crevice at Narrow Neck, heard miles away.
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Australia
Cyril Jenkins
London
Australia Hall
Townsville
Jenkins
Liew
Hamilton
Dr. Jenkins
Katoomba
Blue Mountains
Narrow Neck
Murder charge against brother-in-law in Melbourne court
Dixon of Springvale faced a murder charge in Melbourne for killing his brother-in-law Albert Avard aged 28. He was remanded until February 10. The report also notes a separate line about a gunshot incident and a reflective quote on brain fatigue.
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Melbourne
Dixon
Springvale
Albert Avard
Tihvaedan
Bison
Tara
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S.w.ass
Lima
Tre
Advant Motor Tyre Hospital
EL Sheridan Street
Cairns
Lewes
Lemos
Brooke
Wes
Samuel Allen & Sors Utd
PHONE
Gabardine School
Betty Sitaw
Sydney
Acrospire TV
Yer ‘Anessa
Eoss
Unimeresti
Federal Caucus
Dame Welton
Welle
Melbe Miho
Bowsat
Greenfield (Northern) Ltd
Imperial Hotel
Abbott Street
Brisbane
Toowe
Draper
A. J. Draper Ltd
Excelsior
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