Supreme Court strikes down Guffey coal act and relief program
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, ruled the Guffey coal act unconstitutional, limiting federal power to regulate hours and wages in the coal industry and tying the price fixing aspects to related provisions. Chief Justice Farges concurred separately. The Court also found the 1935 Relief Act re settlement plan violated states’ powers. An appeal to the Supreme Court was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Farges
C .Stome
Brandeis
Ie Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Bank of Italy Discount Rate Up Four Percent
Rome report on May 15 notes the Bank of Italy increases its discount rate by four percent signaling tighter credit. Central bank move impacts lending costs and financial markets across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bank of Italy
Italy 4 Command Arrests and Diplomatic Tensions
May 1 report from Djibouti states Italians arrested at Dire Dawa seized a British ambulance unit en route to Abyssinia for treatment of rabies. A British diplomatic bag disappeared between Addis Ababa and Djibouti and the British Consul Mr Dove, warned to meet the train, has not been seen since. Foreign legations accuse local guards of intruding their grounds while Sikhs guarding the British Legation refused to give the Fascist salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djibouti
Diredawa
Bouser
Abyssinia
Adem
Addis Ababa
Duboni
Dove
Abyssinia of the Lictor Form Appears in Rome
In Rome on May 19, reports indicate Italy has begun enrolling Abyssinian youths into a new group called the Abyssinia of the Lictor. The outfit features a white cap khaki shirt and shorts with a green neckscarf. Training focuses on military instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Lictor
Registration Order for Foreign Residents in Addis Ababa
The Times Rome correspondent reports that foreign residents in Addis Ababa must register with Italian authorities or face expulsion. Bonner was arrested at Dire Dawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times’ Rome
Addis Ababa
Bonner
Diredawa
Australian reception for Amy Mollison at Mayfair dinner
Australian Associated Press reports a Mayfair dinner event honoring Amy Mollison and guests including Rear Admiral Bromley, Sir Edward Dawson, Lord Denman, General Godley, and Timmy Mollison. The aim was to promote the forthcoming Johannesburg South African Exhibition, with Lord Hartington and officials discussing dominion trade and Australia’s tour plans for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bees
Empire League
Mayfair Hate
Hartingtar
Amy Mollison
Bromley
Edward
Dawson
Denman Elys
Godley
Loy
New South Wales
Manning
R. G. Menzies
Earle Page
Timmy
Johannesburg
Lord Martint Hartington
Australia
Lord Perry
Farm finance and cane board dispute in Innisfail district
In Innisfail, May 19, the Summons Court heard the case of two men, Ascak and Mescat, suing Rosario Malita for £2 for work on his farm. solicitor J T McNamee described the farmer, 60, unable to pay and forced to sell after two poor seasons. The crop was mortgaged to 100 per cent and the Central Cane Prices Board had denied transfer or sale relief. a third application to the board was before them. The case noted the farmer’s financial strain and harvest costs, with debate over rightful winney recovery from the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Central Can Prices Board
J.T. McNamire
Ascak
Mescat
Rosario Malita
McNamee
McNarace
Central Cane Prices Board
Arnell
Licensing system debate between ACT Seamen’s Union and government
In Melbourne on May 19 a deputation from the ACT Usnd Seamen's Union urged abolishing licensing or granting equal voting rights to men licensed before March 1. Acting Attorney-General Brennan warned abolition would be permanent if adopted, noting prior government cautions. The government anticipated limited registration and work for seamen after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
ACT Usnd Seamen's Union
Me. Brennan
Fenman
Menzies
Uniono
Lang faction fights as Garden expelled from NSW ALP
In Sydney on May 19 the State Labor Party moves to expel Jack Garden from the Labor movement for disloyal statements. The decision sparks predicted factional warfare between Lang allies and Garden backers, threatening Labor's election prospects as control of the party organ Labor Daily looms as the first battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jack Lang
State Labor Party
State Alp
Jack Garden
Mh.r
Lang
State Labor Movement
Garden
Lenin
Mr. Lang
Mr. Garden
Labor
Labor Party
Labor Council
Hall Vil
Ste Alp
Trades Hall
Essaries
Labor Daily
Humiliation in Commons over Coat Mines Bill debate
London May The Australian Associated Press reports a heated Commons session as Mr Walter Runciman outlines government amendments to the Coat Mines Bill causing Labor to accuse the government of uTurn. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin promises a White Paper to explain concessions while The Times notes the debate distracts attention from other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Walter Runciman
Labor
Cesarias
Randoiin Thurehill
Air
Stanley Baldwin
Times
Rat Damage Reports Hopeful Signs For Innisfail Cane
Innisfail district reports little rat damage this year due to persistent rain boosting growth which may shield rodents later. A long poisoning campaign throughout surrounding cane fields has reduced the rodent population, and the coming crop is not expected to suffer as much as in prior seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Fortifications in Japan Photographs Warned Forbidden
May 19 Brisbane. Mr W J McGrath of the PMG Department reports returning from the east by the Nellore. He notes that while photography of fortifications in Japan is forbidden, visitors could photograph the general harbor scene with caution. Authorities warned travelers against taking clearer images of fortified sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Nellore
W. J. McGrath
P.m.g'n
Hobach
Japan
Mojt Harbor
Senator Hardy Injured at Platform Fall
NSW senator Hardy suffered painful injuries after a fall from a platform at a rally. He tore ligaments in his left leg and ankle, aided by crutches, with an X ray planned to confirm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanbarra
Hardy
Nsw
Panisne
Teel
Tase
Senate
Opium Committee Italy Withdrawal Reported
May 14 Immar Garazzon of Neva reports the Italian withdrawal from the Opium Committee proceedings. The Italian absence is noted as significant, marking the first such walkout since Baron Adt’s earlier departure. The incident stands as a notable development within League discussions and technical dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEVA
Immar Garazzon
Ivalan
League
Opinn
Slay
Baron A‘dt
Italy
Sheen
Gordonvale Special Meetings and Local Bowls Events
Gordonvale Anblance committee appointed Tom Homell honorary bearer to replace Bearer Tom Brigas during holidays. Prairie matches dominated weekend with bookmakers versus the Gents. final 27 point spread. Guild and society meetings at Rectory featured officers elected, plans for church fete stalls, and a dreadnought sale bridge afternoon. Social events included bouquet tributes and a golden wedding salute, closing with music and cordiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Tom Homell
Cairns
Tom Brigas
Iholidays
Massa
Howes
Tham
Bag Alra
Alll Buancia
Marsh
Bianchi
Liss
Mead
Mowe
M. Speed Marsh
Mills
G. Speed
Coutts
Amy
Reed
Thomay'y
G. Townson
Fer
Corbett
Treas
JH Sues
MeKeemani
Dane Bianchi
Jamieson
Johnsim
Mark
All Seiata’ Working Society
Cannon
Car
Parry
McKeeman
Windsor
Fell
Senor
Mortony
Hanson
Simmunds
Howden
O'Neill
Stakey
Buchanan
M. Griffin
Klarwein Hulte
Cooper
Morris
Rey
Staley
Lauridsen
Beaman
Wedlock
Threltall
Gane
E Morra
W. S. McKeeman
Mesum Stalley
Howilen
Omrresy
Road to West Longland's Gap Section Road to West
A damaged OCR segment discusses extending Evelyn Highway to Atherton Malanda and adding an all weather link between Ravenshoe and the coast. It notes a meeting at the lame Cin9 Crue AML RT and mentions officials and provincial authorities weighing the project and its funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longland's Gap
Atherton-Malanda
Coadh
Ravenshoe
Mamie
Gouney Shay
Alsatian dogs kill over 40 sheep in Mebolane incident
Fragmentary report notes Alsatian dogs attacking flocks near Hamilton and killing more than forty sheep valued at about 15 each. Local observer Hy Walters of Hanwiten Lowa Loi mentions severe losses. details unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicailan
Hamilton
Welvinger
Hy Walters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eras Nas
Australian Associated Press
Black Fascists
Boland
Astounding Men
Zar
Bolands Pty. Ltd
Amy Mollion Ees
Praise For
Murlison
Harvington
South Africa
Austr
Dominions
Lord Hartington
Melisco
Britain
DR. Page
Lord
Lady
Ant
Tord Hartington
Betty E
Java
Irtington
Farm Finance
Senator Hardy
Pell
Opium Committee
ALE Qat
Gordonv
Bowling Club
ALL Saints’ Working Society
Cso Eo
Sele Price
Ferguson
Enos
Indiana
F. P. Tweed Keuckers Sele
Smams
Atherton Herverton
Hhiek
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!