WORK FOR THE WORKLESS Government Failure
A week after unemployed workers urged action, they sought publicity through Parliament. Leader A E Moore met with their chief speaker Sume and representatives at Parliament House. They warned of stagnation with few signs of improvement and cited Brisbane as having a large unemployed population. Some allege crime driven by hunger and unemployment.
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Hrishane
Duion Jong van Surgers
McCormnack
A. E. Moore
Mc. Moore
Queensland
Unemployed Seek Honest Work and Relief
Speakers at a meeting decry McCormack government unemployment policy and demand viable relief work. They urge Mr Moore to present the views to government and test for short term labor programs. Several participants describe harsh conditions, including sleeping in Davies Park and other sites, and call for immediate relief measures.
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Doles
Moore
Davies Park
Parka Lang
Unemployed Delegation Seeks Parliament Hearing
Ms. Moore pledged to present the views of the unemployed delegation to Parliament after hearing their case. She argued government policy had failed and urged trying another system as the sensible option.
Brisbane Breach of Promise Case Teams with Pastoralist Suit
Alice May Saunders, 21, sues Frederick Vines Marta, alleging he promised to marry in August 1935 and again in March 1937, yet married another woman. She describes meeting at Mater Misericordiae and staying with his relatives in Springshire. he allegedly offered a ring and arranged property purchases to secure a homestead. Jury hearing before Justice Prennan.
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Alice May Saunders
Frederick Vines Marta
Run
Defendant
Defendant Wolker
Clermont
American Davis Cup Action Over Tilden Controversy
Mr Cillian of the American Association announced authorized play for Wear to compete against France in the Davis Cup, citing a desire to preserve French tennis fans access to the world’s greatest player. The US Lawn Tennis Association cabled Paris that a reinstatement of Tilden would be considered only if other conferences outweighed his disqualification.
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Cillian
American Association
London
Wear
Tikden
France
New York
United States Lawn Tennislation
Paris
United States
Tilden
TILDEN'S COMMENT ON PARIS MATCH BOOSTS CONTROVERSY
Paris reports Tilden refrained from official remarks yet thanked supporters, while M. Canet and Mr. Collum discussed the decision to play him. The exchange touches on charges and international relations as Tilden returns to America to face scrutiny.
Geophysics Visit Planned by North Western Queensland
Brisbane reports arrangements for Mr Broughton Kaye head of the Geophysical Survey to travel to North Western Queensland to explore and report on physical research. The Minister for Mines announces a new traffic rule requiring buses to have rear stop lamps to be fitted. The measure aims to improve safety statewide pending Executive approval.
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Brisbane
Broughton Kaye
Tenge
North Western
Queensland
Mines
Jones
Weuliwict
Dimstan
Council
Germany
Edith Ramsay Charged In Twin Attempted Killings
Brisbane reports evidence in the Police Court where Edith Eileen Ramsay faces charges of twin unlawful attempts to kill Mia MacDonnell at Kelvin Grove on July 25. Robert MacDonnell, husband of the injured woman, was cross-examined about not telling his wife of visits to the defendant. The case closed with questions about alleged motives and letters.
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Brisbane
Edith Eileen Ramsay
Mia MacDonnell
Kelvin Grave
Robert MacDonnell
Jcope Society
Henself
Dederdant
Higher Court Commitments and Defense Reserve
The defendant who pleaded not guilty was committed for trial at the Supreme Court sitting on August 14. The defense reserved her right to object. A tui was applied and deemed perhaps better for her to remain restrained longer. The new warder noted the defendant as sane after several conversations. The application was withdrawn with a police magistrate stating it could be renewed later.
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Triad
Supreme Court
MacNaughton
Bireys Coman
Butter Factory Amalgamation Discussed by Regional Cooperatives
Representatives from Wide Bay cymote Caboolture Stankey River and Maleny dairy cooperatives and the Kat Kin Co operative Daley Co Ltd met at Louroy to discuss amalgamation. A committee of delegates will meet at Landsborough on August 23 to pursue shared interests and reduce overheads.
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Joe Tatwell
Number Four
Landsborough
No Confidence Motion Sparks Queensland Assembly Debate
In Brisbane the Assembly resumed the Address in Reply as Mr. E K Moore leads opposition in demanding a no confidence motion. He accuses the Government of crippling the wool industry through taxation and tariffs while criticizing unemployment and fiscal policy supported by Premier. McCormack counters with warnings of loan spending and calls for financial restraint. The debate highlights unemployment, taxation, and economic strategy ahead of elections.
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Brisbane
EK. Moore
Hew
Muarre
Uni
Naturalists
Queensland
Petregressien
Ace Ormack
Meturmack
Moore
McCormack
Hey
Lam
Lamoy
Chrome
Brenner
Antelenon
Commonwealth
Australia
America
Tcenakurel
Ele
Christian goodwill promotes four Brisbane churches
A unique interdenominational gathering will bring together the Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist denominations in Brisbane. Clergy and musicians will exchange roles during a conference and the event is planned to become an annual interchange with a future combined rally at the City Plaza.
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Platathee
Aviation update on Seattlfr flight and Captain Avuinteen
Vandoouwver July 15 reports Sir George Wilkins and Pilsen are preparing for the Seattle flight. Both express belief that Captain Avuinteen is dead.
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Vandoouwver
Sir George Wilkins Aint
Pilsen
Avuinteen
Altitude Record Set In London Flight By Captain J dy Moelanel
Captain J dy Moelanel and his wife broke the world altitude record in a two seater light plane on a standard Moth. They reached 21 000 feet in seven minutes with outside air temperature about 2 degrees below freezing at 20 000 feet. The previous record was 70 feet set by Germans in October 127.
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London
J. Dy Moelanel
INNIGFAIL COURT CONGESTION LIKELY
A court in Ainlsin reports heavy docket pressure and forecasts congestion due to an overload of magistrate work. With multiple cases and duties, officials anticipate extended days and frequent sessions to handle business and assess orders.
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Innigfail Court
Federated Chambers Convention Set for Maryborough
The eighth annual Federated Chambers of Commerce of Queensland meeting lands in Maryborough on July 3 for a three day conference attended by 44 chambers. Topics include reafforestation in Queensland railway links water conservation and state welfare concerns.
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Federated Chambers of Commerce of
Queensland
Maryboringham
Wailer Conservatan
State Parliament Questions in Assembly Highlight Budget Expanses
In the July session, ministers answered questions about the cost of recent programs and projects. The figures covered Wheelers Dwellings Act loans, public lands, and main regional works, with totals including loan fund advances and trust fund expenses reaching into the millions. The dialogue noted delays in federal approval and a wet season limiting shire works.
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Ooi
Diestand
Main Regia Main
Developmnentiat — Reiers
Waintenaece
Mit Neonate
LHS
Shire Couvene
McCormud
Abe Kerr
Parliament of
West Australia
Commonwealth
McCormack
Mire
Agricultural Bank Act
Government Sittings Set For Tuesday Wednesday And Thursday
A motion by Mr McCormack was agreed to establishing that the House shall meet for business on Tuesday Wednesday and one Thursday per week with government business having precedence on those days after 1 pm on Thursday. Sittings to run from 10 am to 6 40 pm. Mr Moore urged sittings be set by vote of the House.
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McCormack
Moore
Caneus
Prime Minister Replies on Unemployment Amid Censure Motion
London July 25 Prime Minister Baldwin responded in the House of Commons to Labour Leader Macdonald on unemployment. He defended government measures while Labour critics urged stronger action to address the national unemployment crisis.
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London
Paldwin
Restoring Equilibrium in Industry and Migration Debate
The Prime Minister cites Board of Trade wheat figures showing prosperity in major industries like coal and cotton, with unemployment seen as localized. He supports industrial reorganization and active migration policy within Empire links while cautioning relief works’ diminishing role.
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Prine
Board of Trade
Cuming
Industrial Co operation Proposed Conference in Melbourne
Following talks between representatives of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures and the ACTU United there is belief the peace conference will be held by the end of August. The ACUPU president Mr MacDougall will visit other states as the delegates are named. Dogan said the Vion delegation would number twelve to sixteen with Trades and Labour Councils to appoint delegates to work with ACT representatives.
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Melbourne
A.cupl. Wn
Associated Chambera Aif
The
Associated Chambers
4. MacDougall
ACUPU
Dogan
Vion
Trades and Labour Councils
Night’s Heat Surges Through London Stirring Records
A scorching July night in London set a heat record, with temperatures reaching unprecedented highs. Officials warn of continuing oppressive conditions as several lakes near Oxford and surrounding areas report alarmingly low water levels and heat-related advisories.
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London
Omon
Damages Awarded After Vehicle Collision in Silkwood
In a Silkwood case, Mr A E Bray sued for damages from injuries to his Towser cart after a collision with a vehicle driven by a Silkwood resident. The jury found for the defendant, and costs were awarded against the plaintiff.
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A. E
Harry ‘Thomas Murns
Bray
Silkwood
EMI
Ai. Markwell
Aitkin
Dame Ellen Terry Memorial Service at St Pancras Covent Garden
The attempted Westminster style memorial for Dame Ellen Terry was staged at St Pancras Covent Garden with her silver casket placed before the altar. Crowds outside sobbed in tears as doors finally opened so the service could be heard. The aisle was strewn with roses and herbs recalling Dante and Celia’s vine imagery.
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London
Elliberry
St. Pan's
Covent Garden
Emigration policy and unemployment debate in Dominions
Discussion on Dominion emigration policies and training centres aims to relieve unemployment. Sir Robert Horne notes potential overseas opportunities despite difficulties. Ramsay MacDonald defends government calm approach as unemployment rises, with Snowden criticizing the speech. Churchill cites the unemployment challenge as central to policy amid global peace talks.
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Dominions
Fort Anglia
Yong Mee
Iotland
Robert Horne
Briain
Calcutta Probe Confirms Railway Coach Crash Involvement
A poodie arrested over the Belur railway coach crash on July 10 said he and thirty others moved the evils away, hid by the track side, and watched the disaster. The cooler offered to identify the culprits.
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Calcutta
Poodie
Belur
Coolie
Calcutta Rail Strike Leaders Arrested Amid Tension
July reports from Calcutta say authorities have arrested strike leaders for attempted wrecking as government tightens security. The railway strike continues with new threats to Great Indian Peninsula Railway operations.
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Calcutta
Premier approves new radio policy in Commonwealth shift
Brisbane reports that Premier McCormack announces approval of a new radio policy for national broadcasting. The reform would place line and relay duties under the Commonwealth, with exceptions for state-owned systems, and calls for cooperation with state governments on remaining state activities.
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Brisbane
Commonwealth
McCormack
Exhibition optimism from Royal National Association
At a council meeting the secretary Mrs J Bain gave a hopeful report on the exhibition. She noted ground improvements and said dairy cattle accommodation this year might not be found elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
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Brisbane
Royal National Association Council Today
Mn J. Bain
Value
Commonwealth
Motor cycles surge on British roads amid rising numbers
Official figures show a rapid rise in motor bicycles in Britain from 153000 to 1909000 within a year. About £2000000 in horsepower was spent in six months ending May 31, with an increase of nearly £5,000,000 from two years earlier. A Royal Commission will study traffic growth and recommend transport regulation and coordination.
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London
Yal Commission Ia
Whose Was It Declares Mystery Near Copenhagen
A fragmentary report from Copenhagen on July 25 says wreckage believed to be Frenchman Nungessor has been found in the North Sea near western Denmark. The French Legation sends the wreckage to Paris while officials determine if the man aboard is Nungessor and what fate befell him.
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Ckege
Nungessor
H Ave
North Sea
Denmark
Paris
Nungensor’s
Faperts
Whichry
Trans
Atlan
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