Cairns By-Election Preparations For Country and Progressive National Party
A Cairns meeting of the CP national party discussed selecting a candidate for the Cairns by election. Invitations to apply were announced, letters of thanks were read, and appreciation was expressed for workers and the Ladies' Committee. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
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Cairns
The
Country and
Progressive National Party
Progressive
Basic Wage Debate Across Sister State
A fragmentary report notes discussions on wage policy across the sister state. The brief hints at a debate on the basic wage and its implications, with unclear participants or outcomes due to damaged text.
Premier to summon Cabinet on Monday over wage issue
Mr Bavin said a special Cabinet meeting would be called Monday to resolve the wage dispute. He noted Lang attacked the ministry and ignored that the living wage cut came from changing the basic wage formula from a family of four to a single man. Scullin warned against broad price cuts affecting shoppers nationwide.
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Bavin
Lang
Ir. Lang
R. Lang
Timplogers
Disappearance of secret code shocks Berlin embassy scene
A Jugoslav woman, living in Berlin, befriended an Italian embassy secretary and was invited to private rooms with his circle. The secret code vanished, drawing police attention as she moved toward Paris, with a Scotland Yard inquiry following a Victoria Station train departure.
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Berlin
London
Daily Chronicle
Jugo-Slavia
Shares Drop at Broken Hill Co After Dividend Decision
Melbourne October 25 The Broken Hill Co Ltd directors announced they could not declare the half year dividend. Kent quotations fell from 28 to 25 as turnover reached 9000 shares. Total value around 2,978,708 shares. Broken Hill Co nearly £5000. Reasons cited: coal trouble, higher production costs at mines and steel works, plus weak general trade.
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Melbourne
Broken Hill Co. Ltd
Kent
Broken Hit Co
Ini
Tee
Germany U S Gray in Young Plan Talks
Berlin reports by British United Press say negotiations toward a benevolent neutrality between Germany and the United States on the Young plan. No signing or ratification, they would stay aloof from settlements. A debt settlement similar to Britain’s may be offered to Germany on the same footing.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
United States
Britain
Studio Explosion Claims One Body in Hollywood
Hollywood, October 24 reports initially tallied deaths from a studio explosion. Later updates confirm only one person is dead.
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Hollywood
Maryborough By election In Moore Government
The Maryborough by election followed the death of D. Weir Labour. Candidates were J Blackley Country Progressive Nationalist and I P Copley Labour. Result showed Weir ahead with 249 to 2030 favoring Weir, with about 405 postal and absent votes yet to count. majority not expected to shift. Voting on May 1 gave Weir 179 and Blackley 2030 with a Labour majority.
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D. Weir
Labor
J. Blackfey
Country Progressive Nationalist
I’. K. Copley
Inllow Jnckley
Blacklee
Lenin Era Figure Sees Stalin as Last Old Guard Leader
Paris reports in Le Matin that M. Bessedovsky portrays Stalin as the sole surviving Old Guard figure of the October Revolution. He notes Stalin heads the political bureau that runs the Third International and the Council. Bessedovsky says Stalin believes revolution nears, while others doubt the regime’s vitality.
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Paris
Lenin
Bessedovsk
Iesaysea
M. Bessedovsky
I Ce
Sistee
Ees Fd
Molotovsud Kaganovitch
Chic
Stalin
Third Internationale
Council of
Mr. Bessedovsky
Mocater
oNGW FRENCH CABINET. use eM, Bd a oe invitation to retain the portfolio
The brief notice reports the cabinet of France considering an invitation to retain a portfolio. It notes discussions among ministers about continuity in government and a potential renewal of positions within the executive branch. The language suggests formal talks rather than final decisions.
Railway Report by Victorian Experts
The Premier said the report would be examined by the Cabinet before its details were made public. The note describes nature and scope of the 140 typed pages prepared by Victorian experts.
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Nature
Lad Impaled on Dead Stump Near Beaudesert
Brisbane reports Arnold Richter thirteen ofiew near Beaudesert was helping his father cut chips for fuel when a stump fell on him. The stake pierced his lower abdomen and he was lifted clear by his father, rushed to hospital where an immediate operation was performed. His condition is described as very serious.
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Brisbane
Arnold Richter
Iew
Beaudesert
Gettis
Sydney council weighs strike impact on bridge work
Sydney City Council met last night to address a painters strike that halted work the previous day. The council required contractors to comply with the state award and ensure ironworkers receive proper wages or risk withdrawal of work on the bridge starting Monday.
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Sydney
Labor Government Definite Plan to End Federal Government Form
CANBERRA October 25 The Labor Government has definitively decided to end the form of Government in the Federal sphere and pursue a major constitutional change. This move signals a dramatic shift in Australia’s federal structure with far reaching political implications.
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Canberra
Brisbane Legislative Assembly Notes Loan for Relief
Brisbane October 25 in the Legislative Assembly Mr P Pease asked what steps had been taken to raise a loan of £300,000 for relief efforts. debate continues on funding mechanisms and loan authorization.
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Brisbane
P. Pease
Capital loss and court order on company balance sheet
The report states that the capital of the company, originally £200000 with paid up £76280, had been lost or unrepresented. His Honor must verify the loss of capital and assess if a £35000 special reserve suffices for contingencies. He granted the order on the undertaking that an affidavit would be filed. judgment not issued until filing.
CAPETOWN ELECTIONS EVIDENCE PARTY REALIGNMENT
Four by elections leave parties intact but hint at a shift as Jan Hofmeyr returns to political life at Johannesburg North following the death of the previous member. A claimed 300 vote majority signals Moderates’ gain while Tielman Roos resigns as health prompts new post.
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Capetown
Jan Hofmeyr
Ant
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Hofmeyer
Tielman Roos
Innisfail Affected By Drought and Dust Storms
October reports from Innisfail describe grass scarcity and drying water supplies threatening stock. Many beasts suffer emaciation as south winds drive dust clouds from town to country roads. Farmers rush to protect unharvested cane from bushfire sparks as the summer crushing season ends and rain remains elusive. The Johnstone area longs for a heavy downpour to ease conditions.
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Innisfail
Johnstone Ares
Economy Measure Prime Minister's Example
The Prime Minister Mr J H Scullim said he would set an example at Canberra for a public purpose to show urgent economy. He argued government action should reflect savings and restraint, emphasizing leadership by example for the nation.
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Canberra
J. H. Scullim
Australian exploits Hull in 35 to 2 victory at London
The Australian Rugby League team defeated Hull 35 to 2 before about 10 000 fans. Weissel opened scoring with a penalty, Spencer and Weissel added tries and goals in the first half as the tourists dominated. In the second half Seer Laws and Finch added tries with Weissel adding further goals as Australia maintained the upper hand throughout.
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London
Hull
Gerensapteion
Weissel
Busch
Finch
Spencer
McMillan
Australia
Bateson
Prige
Steinardt
Treweeke
Gorman
Cee
Seer
Laws
Civ
Turf outsider wins Moorefield mile race turnout headline
At Moorefield on Saturday several races featured long odds and close finishes. Boree Borita ridden by Denham led early but Hustler with Coutts closed strong to win by two lengths amid varied betting with Arcturus and Milanor among the favorites. Race times and divisional bets listed, including multiple other contenders and payouts.
Racing Results With Mixed Odds and Crowded Finish
Sydney reports detail a day of horse racing with hustler and 20 runners. Won by a neck, eight lengths to second and third, times and dividends listed for several races. A buyer purchased horses including New Zealanders Aussie and Papata from M M Polon’s tale.
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Hustler
Spearshot
New Sweet
Nan Kourgan
Sydney
M. M. Poleon
Tale
Prince Viol's Cup Cox Plate Night March Racing Summary
Prince Viol wins by two lengths in a Cox Plate style race with Night March close and King Car leading the field. Descriptions note second and third by narrow margins, with a list of horses including Desirous Llamrei Rosiere and Mural Crown among others and betting odds and times cited.
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Llamerei
Cistercian
Maid Glen
Cohnor
Sickle Lass
Kismet Bell
Rosiere
Meliora
Detile
Valrose
Requeena
Ila Desert Song
Laren
Armanta
Desirous
Llamrei
Rose
Mural Crown
Shadow King
Wind
Prince Viol
Reputed King
Catkin
Major Theatre Fire Destroys Theatres in Australia
Fire at His Majesty's Theatres caused extensive damage early this morning. Damaged areas include the elecle circ and salle, with losses estimated around £60000. Williamson Ltd and others operated the venue, and director Frank Tait announced the theatre would be rebuilt on the same site.
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His Majesty's
Salle
1 Williamson Ltd
Aus
Frank Tait
Resuilt
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G. A. Francis
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Scotland Yard
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Nein
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Young Plan
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Railway Report
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Parr
Regent Palace
Royal Fort
Royal Brew
Rorke’s
Treclare
Boree
New York
Nitanor
Iilen Pearl
Lady
Waratah
Arcturus
Eaton Pearl
Milanor
Nan Sash
Sun Lover
Micky
Inite
Ave
Sias
Sandra
Sparkling Cascade
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the Log
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Betti Oo
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Green Moth
Silver Om
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Igello
Fineto
Magster
Gallant Call
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Guiding Light
Wangeola
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Careful
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Beau Dennie
Simpson
Loti
Raceland
Eck
Moorefield Mile
Nolens
Bavarce
Golden Music
Lion
Coutts
King William
Denlans
Nan Kourgun
Hickey
Lord Keynaquhair
Stor Kong William
Moscow
Black Sea
Sochi
Krasnorda
Samara
Grill
Max Taurat
Trisayssa Cina Tinwald
Miss Aassetes Peter
Bartleids de
Gitclneny
Papata
Moonee Valley
Mia Mia Hurdle
Comic Song
Patrician
Carameeno
Mirador
Luminous Crow
W.S. Cox Plate
Ee Sa
Cook
Broadmeadows
Wanda
Howson
Carleowihs
Duncan
Shadow Kang
O'Brien
Merab
Figure
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Boaster
Doradus
Geen
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