Extraordinary Scenes In Sydney on Capital Punishment Debate
May 16 reports extraordinary scenes in the New South Wales Parliament as the government battles to maintain the death penalty. Opposition members and journalists vocally oppose capital punishment, while Labor ministers face taunts and a public mood unlikely to support clemency. The debate reflects broader fiscal and policy shifts, with education reforms and economic indicators showing recovery, yet capital punishment remains a flashpoint amid political and religious viewpoints.
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Morpeth
Col
Dex Lang Hicker
Ci Partic
Lee
Prin‘ciples
Hickey
de Witt Batty
Brisbane
British Car Duty Fight Roils Australian Senate
In Canberra on May 16 the Rates division leader and Senator Pratt led talks on British car duties amid a broader tariff dispute. The Senate, by 17 to 13, backed reducing the intermediate rate while keeping general duties. debate then focused on motor cars with Johnston’s bid to free British pressed metal bodies defeated 16 to 1 as officials argued Australian bodymakers were operating under capacity and could handle more orders.
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Thie Hom
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Hardy
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Byslaw
Miniver
Customs
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Sedley
Pamela
Johnston
Amatralia
Customs Department
Hey
Telegraph Radio Broadcast Schedule Fragment
A fragmented radio schedule lists various programs and performances across dates and times. It mentions weather reports, dinner music, a Sydney national air broadcast by J. L. Wilton, acting director roles, and a night of performances including a Browning mime and a quartet with a talk by RE Hawishan.
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Eaton Shire Brief Notice From Provincial Association
Amateur text fragment shows a provincial association seeking suggestions on a planned tour for press and tourists. It mentions local authorities, industrial features, and that details will be published later. It names Cairns Post and P. G. Close as managing director and chairman respectively, with deputies urging councillors to accompany the tour.
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P. G. Close
Direcor
Babinda Notes Reflect Week of Rain and Community Events
Heavy rain dominated the past week with a post office tally of 10.33 inches. Government works were approved to begin on the Russell River-Imnistal road, and rail yard improvements at Babinda Station started with excavations for sidings. A wealth of ALP matters, CWA meetings, staff farewells, and a tribute to Mr William Lavement marked local activity, while the Babinda district mourned the death of a long-time resident, a Freemason and miner.
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Brent
Alien
Anan
Peri Ima
Wwe
Freverne Boer
Farewell Gift to Mr Mestres at Hambledon Mill
A farewell gathering at Hambledon Mill honored Mr Mestres after 12 years of service. Colleagues praised his leadership as chair and engineer, presenting a silver tea service and a silver entree dish for him and his wife as tokens of high esteem. The event concluded with heartfelt speeches and best wishes for his Victoria move.
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CS. Company
Habledon
Mestres
Eld Pana
Samnaa
Legim
Chris Miller
Hambledon Mill
Vietona Mill
Mestre
Mrs. Mestrer
Hambledon
L. Uilrath
Uey's Mill
Riordan protests over Japanese presence in northern waters
Members of Parliament voiced anger at government inaction regarding Japanese fishing and pearl shell operations in North Australia. Reports mention Japanese sampans and sawmills near the North Australia coast, with concerns over sovereignty, safety, and the exploitation of the pearling industry. The debate touched on naval patrols, international tensions, and the limit of federal versus state control in northern waters.
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Dave
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