New Guard scandal unfolds in Sydney legislature amid allegations
In Sydney on May 11 1932 deputies clashed as Weaver accused Crown Ministers of collusion with former New Guard member Captain Warneford over a Garden dispute. Debate collapsed after charges and documents tied to the New Guard were seized in a police raid on Hunter Street.
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Pendemeniog
G Guard
Warneford
Weing
Jock
Weaver
Allard
Agaimey Certai
Hunter-street
Holdsworthy
Alford
Victor Barracks
Garden Island
Lewis and Machine
Lomy "Bay
North Sydney
Victoria
Middle Head
Leichhardt
Lang
Ammanion
Chet
N.C.O. Imsiractea
Randwick
Mall
Liverpool
Livers
Frey
North Shore
Salt Teyand
James
Destruction Hits City as Vandal Wave Shatters Windows
A wave of vandalism strikes the city within 15 minutes, smashing 140 to 150 windows and causing about 3000 in damage. Police rapidly mobilize, with large units patrolling streets and Parliament area as crowds watch in shock.
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Dartrorm
Lambton Quay
Willie
Farliament
Strarts
Almont
Parle May 10 band event with Amatraiian Cable Service
A May 10 gathering in Parle features a band performance linked to Amatraiian Cable Service. Details on venue and schedule are limited in the fragment.
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Parle
Mey
Amatraiian
Maltese Elections May Be Postponed Amid Violence
Malta May 9 reports rising violence as Nationalists clash with authorities over elections. The unrest intensifies debates on whether to delay the vote, with officials weighing security and constitutional timelines.
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Malta
Siriciland i
Tramway Trike Dead Lock in Christchurch Strike
Wellington May 10 A tribunal over volunteer workers failed to resolve the Christchurch strike as the Tramway Board refused review leaving volunteers employed About 1000 relief workers returned to jobs with patrols by special constables and no urgent clashes seen though picketing looms by strikers remains possible.
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Wellington
Christchurch
Tribnes
Tramway Board
Arange
Asia Reserve
Window Wrecking Charges and Bail In Paria Riot
Twenty two men faced serious charges this morning and were remanded until Friday with bail set at £200 each. The damage came from a small group that dispersed after the crowd thinned and authorities struggled to verify casters as police were early alerted. The Allied Labour alliance and Wellington Strike Committee planned discussions as Christchurch relief workers reportedly prepared for a strike this afternoon.
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Paria
Wellington
Christchurch
Lare
Window Smashers Rampage Upend Wellington Street
In Wellington Illinois youths cracked windows during a yearly vandalism spree injuring a shopkeeper who confronted them. A passerby received a blow to the eye while weapons were used to smash glass. Special constables arrived in force and secured the area, ending the disturbance with police control.
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Wellington
May
Warneng
New Guard raids in Sydney and Glebe police actions
Sydney reports describe a spate of raids by the New Guard with officers at Wingello House and Glebe, detaining suspects and seizing papers as detectives probe a sensational plot tied to the Premier and police chiefs. Authorities quote plans to target the opening of the Bute ridge and arrest attempts thwarted by seized documents.
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Glebe
Jang
Bute Ridge
Chilila
Chibdemile
Inter
Berrad
Fully Booked Melbourne May 10
Melbourne's schedule shows all slots filled on May 10 with limited availability remaining for other events. The notice notes high demand and encourages early booking for future shows and venues.
Conversion scheme stirs debate in Commonwealth
A disjointed report from Sydney outlines a reform on a national conversion plan. The account notes DFAT discussions and implied influences on trade and fiscal policy. Officials in Canberra weigh potential policy impacts and public reception amid evolving international ties.
Fragmentary OCR Brief Yields Sparse Geography Cues
The readable text fragments mention distances and directions with vague place clues, including miles to the west and north and scattered letter sequences. No clear names, dates, or events are discernible to anchor a fuller headline or summary.
Canberra Volunteers Guard City Amid Fear of Invasion
Canberra residents push for volunteer protection as officials discuss mobilization to defend Parliament House and Federal offices from potential invasion. Prime Minister Lyons already maintains a police guard, while strategists warn that Canberra could be seized in hours from Sydney with fast transit and rapid occupation.
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Canberra
Sydney
Parliament House
Canterra
Imperial
J. A. Lyona
Lyons Threatened as Letters Warn Life Threats
Canberra May 1 reports Mr Lyons has received threatening letters in recent days. One letter signed Guan wan or similar claimed the writer would ensure Lyons death and hinted at political or racial motives. The letters suggest an organized intimidation campaign against Lyons.
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Canberra
Lyons
Presbyterian Moderator of Queensland Installed in Brisbane
May 10 report states Dey Thomas Harvey, the new Presbyterian Moderator of Queensland, was installed at the opening meeting amid a large congregation. Harvey arrived in Queensland in 1907 after completing training at Emmenar College and served as a chaplain in the war. He now chairs the Australian Inland Mission Committee.
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Pmus Bane
Queensland
Dey
Thomas Harvey
Mowbraytons
Amandly Te Aight
Ter
Harvey Wes Ber
Inland
Queenssland
Emmenar College
Meaw
Australisa Inland Missim Commeil
Evangelistic Mission Report From Queensland Presbytery
In Brisbane on May 1 the Evangelistic Committee reported the Queensland mission led by Rev. Alexander Frazer concluded in May and August, with substantial church influence. The North faced disappointment as Rev. Herbert Robertson did not visit as promised, though plans for a future trip were hoped. Notable work occurred at Killarney port, supported by Rev. Rapp from Edinburgh who funded the trip, and Rev. Scott pledged return to Queensland amid famine and Fraser’s continued involvement.
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Brisbane
Tae Setaion
Queensland Presbyterian Church
M. Finlayson
Queensland
Alexander Frazer
Suimitace Church
Frazer
Herbert Robertson
Wold
Killarney
Rapp
Edinburgh
Rev
Scott
Queens
Fraser
Unclear historical note from Brisbane May 11
Fragmentary entry records a financial note with unclear figures and references to unemployment funds and vigorance. The text is garbled, making specific entities, dates, or actions difficult to determine.
Lang Introduces Capital Levy Bill in Assembly
Sydney May 11 Mr Lang presented a capital levy bill described as adding taxation on estates and interests at inception of life mortgage, with a 142 margin aid valuation to yield additions. Failure to meet due date would vest the mortgage to the Crown discharged of charges and interest.
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Sydney
Lang
Drastic Prwaltier Debate Over New Tax Plan in New South Wales
A fiery session features Premier Lapp and critics like Langs of Tasmania and MicLachlas of South Australia arguing over tax levies, wartime debt, and revenue controls. Speakers claim government bonds and interest payments burden the people while aiming to fund rehabilitation of the state against perceived external interference.
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New South Wales
France
New
Fragmentary historic note on Commonwealth powers and referendums
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Commonwealth powers and actions by the courts regarding referendums and state agreements. It mentions the James River and references to legislative authority, financial terms, and possible arrangements, though the text is severely unclear.
Mean Complete Ruin Threat to New South Wales
A Brisbane report on May 11 discusses fears that certain proposals would ruin New South Wales. The speaker argues the plan would damage the state through harmful conditions and misleading practices and would undermine public welfare and prosperity.
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Brisbane
New South Wales
Dartmoor Riots London May Day Prisoner’s Account
Fragmented OCR recounts a Dartmoor case with a prisoner claiming fear of future security, a 29 minute defence speech at the Castle, and notes of confinement and alleged mistreatment including blindfolding and “fever” symptoms while awaiting conviction in 1027. The garbled text preserves mentions of Dartmoor, confinement, and a prison context.
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London
Conner Fesisae
Dartmoor
Governor General to Remain at Canberra
A terse official note from Government House in Canberra states the Governor General Sir Isaac Isaacs will remain in Canberra due to pressing state affairs. The message hints at possible legislative steps to block Lang’s latest scheme and mentions Sir Isaac Isaacs and Mr. Lang as key figures needing to be at the seat of government.
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Canberra
Isaar Isamey
Jireton
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