Budget debate in Canberra sparks tax, salary clashes
In Canberra July 24, MPs clash over the Budget with Archdale Warkh't defending his salary as Commonwealth delegate to the International Labor Conference and opponents attacking road grants and salary cuts. Labor figures argue for taxation on papers and continued war loans while critics mock the Governor-General’s pay and accuse the Budget of harm to employment and industry.
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Canberra
Mtr. Archdale Warkh
Colenatt
Commonwealth
International Labor Conference
Hugh Ime
Hos Guilett
Aml
Australia
Wally
Arbitration Bill Debated In Senate Canberra July 24
Senate continues examination of the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill as senators debate commissions and the role of judges. Proposals include empowering commissioners with equal authority to judges and considering amendments before the second reading.
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Canberra
Senate
Senatue Rel
Sandhar Yadges
Secor
Daly
Rabwaymen and Fire Services Staffing Cuts Considered
A labor report outlines proposed reductions affecting multiple municipal crews. It indicates 214 drivers 434 cleaners and 652 cleaners may face lower hours or layoff due to reduced work. The plan aims to cut staff while preserving essential services.
NSW Railways Report Revenue Drop and Service Cuts
Sydney July 24 NSW railways report a revenue decline of 70 000 to 80 000 for the week due to reduced traffic. To address finances, curtailment of long distance services is being considered and economies saved 7 000 000. A conference on eliminating trains between Sydney and Melbourne did not reach a decision. further talks are planned.
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Sydney
Benng
N.S.W
Melbourne
Detroit Murder Sparks Governor Threat to Send Troops
New York dispatch reports Governor Green warned he may deploy state troops to Detroit to probe the killing of Gerald Buckley. Police Commissioner Wilcox cites Buckley’s checkered past including a £1000 blackmail claim by a bootlegger. Buckley was separated from his wife and lived in downtown apartments. his secretary notes threats caused him fear on the street.
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New York
Green
Detroit
Gerald Buckley
Wilcox
Buckley
Railways pledged faster Brisbane Cairns mail service
A Innisfail deputation urged speedier Brisbane to Cairns mail trains by removing waits. The Minister signaled a plan for a faster Brisbane to Cairns service, pleasing locals. They also called for quicker Cairns to Brisbane connections to cut 24 hour Brisbane layovers for Sydney-bound travelers.
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Innisfail
Cairns
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
Tnnisfail
Brisbane
Sydney Mail
Brisham
Sydney
Railway Department
Tom Cairns
School Social And Local Creek Cycle Event At Babinda
A school social at Ms moci s Creek raised funds with a novelty waltz and supper by the ladies of the school. The Babinda club held a Sunday meeting to plan a land march and ball catering by W Turner's offer, while cane shipments and local visits from Petford Deeral and Harvey s Creek residents drew community attention.
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Daly
Ain
Mae
Moci
W. Cor
Turner
W. Bird
H. Ryan
Cairns
Rabinda
Deeral
Bob Paige
McDonnell's Creek
Sian Manton
Petford
Merriciani
Manton
I. Hickey
Fig Tree Creek
Townsville
H. Smith
K. Lennon
Bellenden-Ker
D. Petersen
Harvey's Creek
J. Gunther
Gordonvale
Mossman Notes Highlight Rainfall Blocks and Local Court
Recent showers brought about half an inch of rain. Mossman River rose to over 18 inches in flood. Land Court set for Mossman on Angest with multiple blocks opened for sale near Cassowary and Ball’s Creek. Funeral of Tibaldi noted with a detailed post mortem. Crane and hospital ties mentioned for local figures.
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Tay
Mossman
Angest
Post
Victory
Bey
BAN AE
Poetory
Whyanbeel
A.py
J. A. Kenny
Ball's Creek
Shannon Vale
Cassowary
Tibaldi
Breen Ead
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