Canberra AWU ballots for stop work to press jobs
An A W U Canberra branch meeting at Kingston votes to ballot permanent workers for a stop work meeting and a march to Parliament House demanding more work for the unemployed. It asks Labour forces in both houses to assist and to approach churches and business leaders for protest.
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Canberra
A.W.U
Kingston
Parliament House
BK. Hughes
Hughes
Brett
Te Aw.u
Mr. Dalton
Can
O'Keefe
Huxley
Chamber of Commerce
Canbarra
Patof
Aw.u
Catberra
Anareaian
Monster Pro
E. Hughes
J. C. Storey
Milridge
J. O'Kasfe
W. Hurley
Royal Canberra Golf Club Stroke Competition Result
Royal Canberra Golf Club hosted a stroke competition in ideal weather last Saturday. F. X. Schneider defeated E. Waring in a playoff for the January prize, as reported by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Press of Australia Ltd. The company offices are in Mort Birest, Braddon, Canberra.
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The
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Canon
Ideal Westher
Pristed
Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Press of Australia, Ltd
Mort Birest
Braddon
Canberra
Stabilisation of World Currencies in Lloyds Bank Review
London report from Lloyds Bank reviews global currency stability. Professor Lionel Robbins argues for an active policy of early stabilisation of the pound and other leading currencies. He says restoring the gold standard is not required and no grand international negotiations are needed. The initial step is to halt sterling depreciation and test price stability long enough to gauge durability.
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London
Lloyd’s Bank
Lionel Robbins
Wool Outlook Brighter at Bradford
Bradford reports progress across wool sectors in the last fortnight with strong buying in auctions. Germany buys less while France purchases more, signaling renewed confidence. Wool prices and consumption increase weekly, though Germany’s position and Leicester hosiery quietness weigh on sentiment.
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London
Bradford
The
Observer
Germany
France
Leicester
Campbell Black Marries Actress Florence Desmond After Melbourne Race
Campbell Black, co pilot to C W A Scott in the Melbourne Centenary air race, wed Miss Florence Desmond on Saturday. Their engagement had been reported broken but a marriage soon followed. A reception at Grosvenor toasted the couple. The pair plan a honeymoon flight to Morocco.
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London
Campbell Black
C. W. A. Scott
Florence Desmond
Gros- Robertson
Melbourne
Captain Black
Misa Deamond
Cochran
Morocco
U K Surplus Seven Millions For Year
The Treasury reports a fiscal year surplus of 47 162 000 pounds with revenue of 716 441 000 and expenditure of 706 879 000. Income tax outturn near previous year, surtax far above forecast, customs and excise close to estimate, debt service set at 224 000 000 with £12 343 000 saved by sinking fund use, leaving a net surplus of 19 905 000.
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Treasury
Neville Chamberlain
Customs and Excise
Thuy
Abyssinia Negotiations and Italian Stance Amid Tense Situation
British officials leave Camelled TROME as Abyssinian claims arise while Italy asserts negotiations have not tired. Italy aims to settle via direct talks and forms a staff for Italian East Africa. Adan reports British SomalMangi leave cancelled as precaution. Repots say ammunition bound for Pan Am held at Dijuti.
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Trome
Ciitles
Italy
Board to Acquire Land for German Forts
Berlin reports a government board with dictatorial powers to expropriate and compensate landowners for military and other uses including afforestation and agricultural settlement. The board will use extensive appropriations already allocated for fortifications across Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Duke Committed For False Pretences Trial
The Duke of Manchester was committed for trial on a charge of obtaining £650 by false pretences in 1933 from London jeweller Thomas Sutton and his manager Walter Lawler, both of whom are now deceased.
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London
Duke of Manchester
Thomas Sutton
Walter Lawler
Death sentence for Greek rebels to life terms
A court martial in Athens sentenced ten officers and others involved in the Eurpidea revolt to life imprisonment. Colonel Baraphis, leader of the rising, had his death demanded by the Prosecution. Ten more were given twenty year terms. others received lighter sentences, with several acquittals.
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Athens
Baraphis
Eurpidea Military College
Man Injured in Plalligo Ave Motorcycle Collision
Edward Murray suffered a compound fracture of the right thigh after his motor cycle collided with a car on Plalligo Ave near the War Memorial last Saturday night. He was taken to hospital in serious condition. the car sustained only slight damage and his condition was described as fairly satisfactory yesterday afternoon.
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Plalligo Ave
War Memorial
Edward Murray
Canberra Football League prepares for season amid admin success
Canberra football circles rally as new president Harold Green drives streamlined administration. Treasurer A Morcombe reports bright finances with a healthy credit balance. Junior League led by R G Kapler expects two new teams and honors the P Kauffman Cup with Ainslie Juniors set for premierships.
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Canberra Football League
Herold Green
A. Morcombe
Canberra
R. G Kapler
P. Kauffman
R. Blair
Blair
Manuka
Federal Capital Cricket Association
J. O'Sullivan
Dave Elliman
Kingston
Ainslie
Eastlake
Falub
Queanbeyan
Quean
Harold Green
Canberra Amateur Athletic Club Meeting Results
Results from the Canberra Amateur Athletic Club meeting at Manuke show senior handicap events led by Roh Hughes with 4 yards and C Mayo with 2 yards, followed by H Seton with 1 yard. Time not fully listed for the 220 yards senior handicap won by J.
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Canberra Amateur Athletic Club
Manuke
Roh Hughes
C. Mayo
H. Seton
British Premier May Resign In The Autumn
The Observer cites a political writer predicting Ramsay MacDonald will attend a meeting in Europe with Sir John Simon and likely transfer the premiership to Stanley Baldwin in the autumn while remaining in the government.
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London
the Observer
Ramsay MacDonald
Etresa
John Simon
France
Italy
Britain
Europe
MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Local junior track handicap results and times
Knott posted 7 yards for 1, L Farrell 12 yards for 2, Mayo 5 yards for 2. Mayo clocked 25 seconds. Junior handicap winner W Bell scratch, Gladwin second, Colwell and Kennard tied for third. 220 yards junior handicap saw Bell scratch first, Gladwin second, Colwell third in 26.1 seconds.
Infantile Paralysis Research Suggests Mouse Susceptibility
A New York report claims research shows infantile paralysis can be transmitted to mice, expanding prior beliefs that only humans and monkeys were susceptible. The finding could make vaccination more practical and inexpensive.
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New York
Bcience
Decision Predicted Before Stresa Conference
The Observer's diplomatic writer says Eden signals Britain must choose a policy before Stresa. Moscow backs collective security with allies. Eden and Litvinoff reportedly discussed Far Eastern issues. Eden visited Litvinoff near Moscow and hosted dinner at the Embassy before leaving for Warsaw.
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London
Observer
Anthony Eden
Britain
Stresa
Moscow
Mr. Eden
M. Litvinoff
Berlin Visit Reflections On Britain's Security Role
The Observer notes Dr. Gavin discussing Sir John Simon's stance in Berlin. It argues Britain must play its part in collective security to ensure lasting peace and discard past delusions. It warns that without actions aligning to the Potsdam era, no nation can avoid basic precautions.
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London
Gavin
the Observer
John Simon
Berlin
Britain
Northbourne in strong position as finals start
Queanbeyan and Northbourne opened the A Grade clash at Manuka Oval with Northbourne holding the edge after a bold start by L Hellier who scored 103 and anchored Manuka. Queanbeyan faced a tough chase as Northbourne bowlers tightened the line with a score of four for 24 early in the innings.
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Queanbeyan
Northbourne
Manuka Oval
Manuka
Northbourne Oval
L. Hellier
Hellier
Kelly
Morrison
Lorne Lees
Lees
Nish
Nck
Deey
Anthoney
Carl Lees
McNamara
Croker
Jack Senior
Brilant Allpa
All Bright
Clem Hill
Leen
Tickner
Hill
Dia
Canberra Grammar School fete nets near two hundred pounds
The Third Annual Fete of Canberra Grammar School, run by the Parents and Friends Society, raised over £180 with expected further donations to reach £200. Lady Isaacs officiated, praising enrolment and promising a new wing. stalls were run by local ladies and boys aided by Hoopla and Darts with a cinema show by Dr. R. Fraser.
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Canberra Grammar School
Parents and Friends’ Society
Bracegirdle
Mty
H. F .E. Whitlam
Lady Isaacs
Ady Isaacs
Canberra
Stalla
Mesdames Bracegirdle
Clemens
Starling
Hodgson
Ewing
Needham
Mesdames- Richards
Boot
R. Fraser
Mia
W. H. Bale
R. ‘Neville Bag
Thomas
Bridge Vidio de Salis
P. Robinson
Bootes
Nan of Awents
H. 8. Richards
H. A. Petersen
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Royal Canberra Club
F. X. Schneider
E. Waring
T. Adama
A. W. Frazer Oom
W. D. McDonald
L. Hatheid
Ayy J. Tandy
C. Thomas
Rheehan
G. Parker
GQ. Richards
Bollington
X. Schneider
Wool Outlook
U.K
Abyssania
Duke
Lord Privy Beal
Reid Army'a
M Litvinoff
Warsaw
Began
Kelso
Carnall
McGill
K. and
L. Lees
Sayer
Senior
Aldridge
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