Empire Trade Reciprocity in the Dominions Conversation
In the House of Commons Mr. Lewis Beith pressed Mr. d Thomas on halting road side advertising of Dominion goods until reciprocal Dominion action is arranged. Mr. Thomas replied No and noted any coercive demand would breach the bargain with the Dominions while seeking reciprocal steps in return.
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House of Corlmon
Lewis Beith
D . Thomas
Dominion
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Smith
McAa
Smith
Stability in Price Levels Recovery in Sight
London reports a cautious optimism as the Financial Times notes the weekly commodity index unchanged since late January. Wholesale prices have fallen less than one point in the last two months across America, France, and Italy.
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London
Financial Times
America
France
Italy
Mystery of Langs Tour in Adelaide Sparks Doubt
In Adelaide on Wednesday reports claim Lang may cancel his proposed visit to South Australia. Rome circles say the NW Premier may not undertake the trip, leaving the itinerary in doubt.
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Lang
South Australia
Rome
Economic tone notes price recovery and stock liquidation
The passage discusses higher materials in Germany and abroad, a fall in food prices in some categories, and a beginning recovery in prices for Belay wool. It mentions belief in a period of price stability, gradual liquidation of stocks, and restored taxation and confidence as conditions improve.
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Germany
Train Disruption Blocks Sydney to Broken Hill Line
In the Mount Gipps district a washout has disrupted the Sydney Broken Hill line for about three to four miles. Officials have no word on the progress of the express train that left Sydney Hill on Tuesday and cannot confirm whether it was transshipped.
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Sydney
Trac
Sydney-Broken Hill
Mount Gippa
Sydney Hill
Probate granted to Alexander executor after ten day hearing
Mr Justice Harvey ruled Hannah Alexander died in October 1929 with £60 000 estate and Testament capacity. The caveat by Edwin Solomon was dismissed. Judge found Mrs Alexander a sound, capable and intelligent woman, free from undue influence regarding her will and codicil.
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Sydney
Justice Harvey
Hannah Alexanter
Edwin Arthur Solomon
Alexander
Alexander Wappet
Ailsa
Alec Aaid
Gino
Senator Daly May Return to Cabinet
Nels reports in political circle that the Federal Government may move to bring Senator Daly into the Cabinet. The potential reshuffle signals a high level appointment for Daly amid government changes.
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Daly
Adelaide
Nels
Terrible Death Toll in Managua Earthquake Fires Devastate City
The Tropical Radio Company reports a major quake that destroyed Managua Nicaragua with up to 1 000 dead and thousands injured. Fire followed wrecking government offices banks and stores. Marines imposed martial law as millions in damages and widespread ruin left the city in darkness.
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Panama City
Tropical Radio Company
Managua
Nicaragua
Air inquiry into Southern Cloud loss ordered
Melbourne, Wednesday The Minister for Defence Mr Chifley has asked the Air Accident Committee to begin a public inquiry into the Southern Cloud loss. He said the committee would pursue all means to recommend actions to prevent a recurrence of such accidents.
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Defence
Chifley
Commonwealth to sue New South Wales in High Court
Commonwealth Crown Law authorities prepare to institute proceedings in the High Court of Australia against the State of New South Wales over interest paid by the Commonwealth in London. State to be cited as documents are completed.
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Commonwealth Crown Law Authorities
High Court of Australia
New South Wales
Commonwealth
London
Germany Seeks Trade Pact With Australia
Dr Curtius told the Federal Council that economic unity with Britain and Australia could lead to a pact to equalise customs and extend trade. He argued trade conditions do not hinder intercourse and cautioned that Australia’s independence appearances should be avoided amid treaty concerns.
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Berlin
Curtius
Federal Council
Mr. Henderson
M. Kirland
Australia
Austria
Relief Work Under Hoover After Earthquake Casualties Soar
President Hoover assumed direct charge of relief efforts after a devastating earthquake. Red Cross and other groups rushed aid while naval and army units coordinated relief flights. Official estimates report up to 1000 dead as the city was leveled in seconds. The Anglo-South American Bank exploded to halt flames as half a million dollars lay inside unreadable. Food water and medicine were scarce leaving the homeless in peril. Hospitals and the presidential palace survived with other areas collapsed. Citizens, especially women and children, wandered streets in grief.
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United States
Legationa
Washington
Tucssday
Hoover
Red Cross
Helief
Philadelphia
T'A
Swan
Searchers Return The Southern Moon Crew with Kingsford Smith
The Southern Moon with Kingsford Smith and party returned to Sydney today after searching for the Southern Cloud. Pilot J Mollison doubted the Southern Cloud crash into the Bea as several planes scouted the Wagga district following resident reports of a low flying machine on the day of the disappearance.
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Sydney
Kingsford Smith
J. Mollison
Bea
Wagga
Paid in Full Australia Honours N S W Interest
Australia confirms payment of New South Wales interest from the Interest fund after London and Westminster Bank arrangements. The overdraft facility of £5,000,000 with the Westminster Bank was temporarily renewed as reviews proceed. Commonwealth circularised papers as funds were made available.
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London
Financial News
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Loan Council
Westminster Bank
Bank of EB Ttin
New Bouth Wales
Australia House
Cymonwealth
Lang's Speech Defends Policy at NSW Show Luncheon
At the annual show luncheon NSW Premier Mr Lang urged support for a policy to avoid defaulting on overseas debts. He warned of widespread harm to primary and secondary industries if repayments are not managed, arguing Australia must borrow to sustain payments and prevent a credit squeeze.
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Sydne
Mr. Lang
ETUC
New South Wates
Australia
Lang
Banka Theinxelven
Tom
New South Wales
Rain Delays Search For Southern Cloud Missing Plane
Rain stopped the morning search for the Southern Cloud as Silet Allen pressed a partial search in north eastern Victoria this afternoon. After two hours he found no trace of the missing aircraft while poor visibility hindered efforts. Wreckage pieces were recovered at Sandringham and will be examined.
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Silet Allen
Victoria
Sandringham
Imler
Chichester Flies From Norfolk to Lord Howe Island
Chichester left Norfolk Island at 10 a.m. and arrived at Lord Howe Island later in the day, a 640 mile hop. He lightened the craft by leaving a rubber boat and some clothing to enable takeoff. Weather permitting, he will push on to Sydney tomorrow.
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Sydney
Chichester
Norfolk Island
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe
Micro Ray Discovery Promises Cheap Wireless Telephony
A new micro ray method enables a Dover to Calala conversation over 18 centimeter wavelength with aerials under an inch, using only half a milliwatt. The system concentrates a voice into a pencil ray via two reflectors, bypassing tall aerials and congestion of the ether. Officials from the Post Office and Admiralty hailed the breakthrough as marvellous, signaling cheap universal radio telephony and potential television expansion.
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London
Dover
Calala
Post Office
Admiralty
Wirelows
Bread price policy clarification amid relief bread supply
Government states it will not raise bread prices for relief today. Labour Minister Buddeley says agreement with bakers fixes relief bread at 3d a loaf, but Baker Association secretary notes the agreement can be terminated at any time.
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Sydney
Nater Bakers’ Association
Labour and Industry
Buddeley
Manter Bakers Association
Australian Squadron commanded by Captain Holbrook steps up
Canberra reports that after Rear-Admiral Evane retires next month Captain J Holbrook MVO FN current head of HMLA.8 will assume command of the Australian squadron with the rank of Commodore and Captain Farquhar as his chief lieutenant.
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Melbourne
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Evane
J. Holbrook
M.V.O
HMLA
Canberra
Autralian Aqquadron
Farquharan
Gandhi Plan Adopted by Congress in Karachi Session
The Mallional Congress opened its Karachi session this morning and adopted Gandhi’s plan for India's future. Twenty clauses cover many topics. four focus on industrial workers including living wage hours and conditions. Other proposals include land revenue reform military spending salary cuts and state control of currency policy.
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Calcutta
Mallional Congress
Karachi
Gandhi
India
Prince George Robbed at Embassy in Buenos Aires
The Critica reports the Prince George residence at the Buenos Aires Embassy was ransacked on March 14. Personal jewelry of considerable value was stolen but later recovered after the princes left for Brazil. Police identified a prominent Argentinian, unnamed, as the thief though his attendance at the Embassy seemed harmless.
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Buenos Aires
Critica
Prince George
Brasil
Dubbo Declares Against Lang Plan In Address By Hardy Junr
A Dubbo meeting led by Charles Hardy Jr. voted to cable the Imperial Government disassociating the district from the repudiation policy. Hardy warned unification or new states would invite disaster and urged constitutional revolt over party politics. His Riverina tour was halted by heavy rain and cancelled to Coonabarabran.
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Dubbo
Charles Hardy
Australia
Hardy
Coonabarabran
Riverina Campaign Speech Draws Large Dubbo Crowd
Charles Hardy addressed about 2000 in Dubbo warning that union extremism threatens Australia. He cited Vommucem and warned Australians are at risk from extremist unionists controlled by an undercover Bolshevik influence.
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Sydney
Waodnesday
Dubbo
Charles Hardy
Vommucem
Agenta
Bovi Hussia
Riverina
Ite
Australia
State Party Attacks ALP Policy Claim
The statement attacks the State Executive of the Australian Labour Party and declares that a policy cannot be declared the party policy by a single man. Vice President J. J. Kennally calls such moves puerile and insists policy must reflect the Federal Labour platform.
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Sydney
A F
Australian Labour Party
J. J. Kennally
ALP
World Output Decline Cited by Sir Harry McIlowan
Sir Harry McIlowan told an Imperial Council meeting that physical production in 1930 fell from 1828 levels by eight percent in the United Kingdom, fourteen in Germany, and seventeen in the United States, with unemployment rising across major nations.
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London
Harry Mcllowan
Imperial Chamisal Gn
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
United Minter
Italy
British deficit hits 23 million in financial year
The British deficit for the financial year ending tonight stands at 23,376,981 pounds. Revenue fell 3,550,025 pounds short of estimates while expenditure exceeded estimates by 11,061,946 pounds. Sinking fund adjustments offset part of the gap, with 11,480,431 pounds above estimates. Deficiencies include income tax 3,069,000 pounds, grain price effects 6,050,000 pounds, customs receipts 1,800,000 pounds, and excise 5,860,000 pounds.
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London
Payyoeepi
Unemployment in March Shows Large Weekly Decrease
The total unemployed on March a3 were 1 580 of which a recrease of 68 518 for the week.
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London
Tram Collision Injures Nine at Botany
A tram struck a truck carrying ashes at Botany causing nine injuries, eight of them children. The crash occurred as the truck attached to a train approached the Runne Rong Power House and the tram could not brake in time. Passengers, mostly schoolchildren, were thrown from their seats.
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Sydney
Botany
Runnerong
Scarlet Fever Outbreak Rumours Denied
Inquiries yesterday showed rumors of a scarlet fever outbreak in Canberra were unfounded. There are only two or three cases at Canberra Hospital at the present time and there is no cause for alarm.
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Canberra
Canbera Hospital
Wreck Injures Rider As Tram Suffered Severe Damage
The Vine and Its contents were all over the road. The tram was damaged with half the woodwork torn from one site and the roof smashed. George Jecola sustained injuries to a leg likely requiring amputation after being extricated by ambulance workers. He remained silent throughout care.
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George Jecola
Ace) J
Strong Rise at London Wool Sales Prompted by High Demand
London wool sales show 6302 offerings including 711 from New South Wales. Prices for finest merino rise 16 percent from January, averages up 15 to 20 percent. Other grades show significant gains with lamb and crombred meat up 10 to 25 percent. Catalogues total 159,168 with most sold at home or abroad. Australia and New Zealand totals are noted.
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London
New South Wales
United States
New Zealand
Doled Frauds by Sydney Worker Sentenced
At the Central Court Stobert Travers, 40, labourer, was sentenced to eight months on each of two charges of obtaining Government food relief coupons by false pretences after pleading guilty. Police withdrew 60 similar charges. Travers allegedly posed as a married man with a large family for nine months.
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Bydney
Central Court
Stobert Travers
Tiwee
New Senator Appointed by S A Houses Vacancies Filled
A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament elected Mr. H Kneebone Labour to the Banate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Chapman. Kneebone a journalist by profession and former member of the House of Assembly served as president of the Labour Party's Ban Branch.
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Adelaide
H. Kneebone
Labour
Banate
Renator Chapman
Kneebone
House of Assembly
Bate
Labour Party
Air Mail Service to Australia Advances to Faster Plans
Preparations for the first Australia air mail service are under way, focusing on securing a speedy and reliable route. The Australian press notes a push not to be outdone by Dutch efforts, stressing urgency in finalizing the Berlin arrangements.
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AIR Mail
Australia
London
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