Cabinet Concedes on Sales Tax Refund Amendment
After a tense United Australia Party meeting, the Government agreed to accept Mr E J Harrison's amendment to the Sales Tax Procedure Bill. The measure would refund illegally collected tax on second hand goods on application. Opposition argued for broader refunds but the Cabinet faced dwindling votes and a potential new bill. The decision followed lobbying, threats of a new tax, and internal party defections. It was reported the Government could be defeated without further support.
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United Australia Party
E. J. Harrison
Harrison
Tressurer
Casey
Mr. Harrison
House of Representatives
KM Wor
B. J Warriwon
Barty
Howes
Pun
Ile
High Court
Eviction Plan Drops After Representations Made
An eviction action linked to Lang Lab and the Causeway project was halted following representations. Rent will be paid for the device while the worker joins employment, and no immediate rent or arrears are required for the interim weeks.
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Staleahy
Lang Lab
Will Bow Labs Placn
Feaders
Td Jo
Ablalet
German Air Force London Talks Signal Parity Claim
The Foreign Secretary reports in London that Germany asserts air parity with Britain in an early stage of the war. The exchange touches on Britain’s stance and possible responses to the question of seeking a long term peace or continuing hostilities. The dialogue references a German air force leader and the broader strategic balance between the two nations.
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London
Bir Joka
Tom
Ube Berila
Germany
Britain
Seccession WA Case Concluded in London Inquiry
The Joint Select Committee ended public examination on Western Australia secession. Professor Morgan cited June 1914 Senate constitutional amendments and noted the need for approval by the House of Representatives. He referenced the 1925 Dublinites Commission urging 25 years of WA autonomy and argued the constitution remains a contract unobserved by the Commonwealth.
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London
Joint Select Committee
Morgan
Western Australia
Senate
Lord Wright
Representativen
Commonwealth
Port Augusta to Whyalla Rail Project In Dispute
A conference in Canberra between the Minister for the Interior Paterson and South Australia Premier Autler discusses the Port Augusta to Whyalla railway. Senator Pearce faces questions in the Senate over the Commonwealth attitude to delays and possible state noncooperation, with a potential bill to be introduced later.
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Canberra
Mr.Paterson
South Australia
Autler
Auguste
George Pearce
Senate
O'Halloran
Australia
Commonwealth
General Booth Due in Canberra Today
Oouliurn, Thursday. Cenvermnt Ayan Keliis LowLNee RtVally benefited by hop tay at Win derardoam mtati in writ wh) full all further grgagements. Kio accepted an invitation from the Commonwealth Goverment in finehaon with the Cabinet Mipintora at Cenperra to mer mw,
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Oouliurn
Ayan Keliis Lowlnee
Hop Tay
Winderardoam
Kio
Commonwealth
Finehaon
Mipintora
Cenperra
Mermw
Four Scots College rowers injured after ferry collision on Parramatta River
Four boys from Scots College rowing eight were hospitalized after their shell was struck and cut in two by a ferry on the Parramatta River near dusk. A McIntosh and J McKay to Lewisham Hospital with probable injuries and awaiting X rays, W Cunningham and C Low at Scots College Hospital with bruising. Other crew members ducked. The incident occurred during head of the river regatta trials.
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Sydney
Scota College
Parramatta
A. McIntosh
J. McKay
Lewisham Hospital
W. Cunningham
C. Low
Scots College
De Valera offers fight in Ireland protest
Fianna Fáil leader Eamon de Valera calls for renewed resistance amid claims of bloodless control over Ireland. The remark signals a defiant stance as political tensions flare and party lines sharpen across Dublin and rural constituencies.
Citizenship Bill Passed By Dail In Dublin
Devoy quote heavy report on Er Valera speech during the final stage of the Citizenship Bill in the Senate. He defended Irish sovereignty, warned Britain to respect Ireland, and asserted the bill would lay a foundation for friendship with Britain while vowing continued resistance until the country is under an Irish government’s control. Loud applause followed the speech with strong public reaction.
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Dublin
Britain
Japan
de Valera
Weiner
Ireland
Lie
Relief workers strike ends in Melbourne payment approved
The Premi er Dunstan authorized two weeks sustenance in advance for 5 000 men at a cost near £30 000. Leaders of the strike had promised to resume work by March. This was the first govt payment to strikers for two weeks. The men reportedly support 47 000 dependents. The Central Unemployed Committee at Trade Hall approved accepting the government proposal.
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Melbourne
Dunstan
Mchaay
Tia
Farm Murder Youth Arrested Near Cartbrook Creek
Winast Bruce Fenwick, 40, a well known dairy farmer, was shot at his farm near Cartbrook Creek. A youth, 16 or 17, allegedly involved in milking duties fled to Boone police to confess. The youth, a neighbor, faced murder charges as investigators pursued motive linked to a kiss between Fenwick and his daughter.
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Sydney
Winast Bruce Penwick
Wan
Cartburook Creek
Pnstice
Fenwick
Fenwic
Fred
Boone
Mothercraft Conference Held at Kingston
Officers of the Canberra Mothercraft Society attended the Bary Pesta omaete morning six meet Holmes in connection with the alta Yon. Dr Holmes will report to the Director General of Health. New members continue to attend daily and a larger meeting is promised than the Acton Hall gathering of 1827 when officers were elected. The constitution then was in typewritten form and there is belief the YWCA building may be inadequate for attendance.
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Department of Health
Canberra
Acton Hall
Y.W.O.A
Action by Sydney Stock io y
Suspended from official list. action cited against Sydney Stock is noted with formal records pending.
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Sydney Stock Io
Arnheim Gold Shares Not Called. Quotations Allowed
At the morning call of the Sydney stock board the chairman Mr BG Blackmore announced Arnheim Land Gold Development Company's shares would not be called and quotations would be allowed. The mines in the Northern Territory faced adverse findings by Commonwealth Adviser Dr Woolnough and the report was tabled in the House of Representatives last night.
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Sydney
Bydney
BG Blackmore
Arnheim Land Gold Development Company
Woolnough
House of Representatives
Controversy Dims Queanbeyan District Cricket Season
Widespread protest and minutes were altered after a volatile meeting over an unregistered player in a Button-Allegabeyen match. Queanbeyan delegates left in protest as motions to uphold the protest were debated. Final action delays determine who advances to the final.
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Queanbeyan District Cricket Association
Sutonapasha
Murray
Micheligo
Ander
H. Wyatt
Michelago
J. McNamara
Winchaman
Kanda
Sutton
Moore
bey T+ nore
Queanbeyan
Momary
Kay
Bantow
McNamara
Ty Queanbeyan
Button
Mystery stove found in lifeboat near Auckland aboard liner
On a passenger liner bound for New Zealand a battered lifeboat with a stove was found. The vessel was near Auckland on March 7, carrying Count and Countess Atlen Negecanay and 14 world tourists aboard the yacht Korrigane under Captain Yott Rumi. An alarm noted starboard lifeboat damage and a missing name.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Atlen Negecanay
Death by Own Action In Cell London
The article reports the death of Alexander Harris known as Valentine Harris in a London prison cell. It details his arrest upon arriving at Tilbury, suspected fraud linked to a 1036 London case, and a £5000 fraud scheme in France before fleeing to Australia. He is described as awaiting further action by Scotland Yard and a subsequent extradition or trial.
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London
Alexander ‘Valentine
Harris
Butiney
Tilbury
Port
Aria ‘Limpriaon
Béotland Yard
Hardin
Marre
Austraiie
Bestland Yard
Bydoyy
Farrer Memorial Bust Arrives in Sydney for Queanbeyan
The William Farrer bust, destined for Farrer Plains at Queanbeyan, arrived by air from Britain. Designed by Hoff, the statue will be carved by Trinders and Cabinet members will inspect in Sydney, with the unveiling planned near Farrer Place in Queanbeyan.
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Bust
Sydney
William Farrer
Farrer Pines
Queanbeyan
Natal Rixynor Hoff
Knogland
Barrer ‘Trinters
Btate
Lbs Henertver
Malemgin
Pyerer Place
Faantime
Lomaat
May 11 NSW Queensland elections to coincide with Lang fallout
The premier announced May 11 as the election date to coincide with the third anniversary of the Lang government’s dismissal and subsequent rout. Campaigning will begin after Easter with Whiddon and Stevens leading. Labour mobilizes. parties brace for gains or losses as campaigns start.
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Sydney
Mr. Stevens
Explosion Injures Woman At Flower Show in Cape Town
At the Mower hall of an agricultural show in Port Elizabeth spectators were startled when a six by eight foot wall panel blew inward. Mrs Cocks was struck by a wood splinter, a dart-shaped plank entering her left shoulder. She was rushed to hospital for surgery. the cause remains unknown.
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Cape Town
Port Elisabeth
Cattinla
Bela
Mra
Ner Sefety
Air mail future hinges on British data reports
British and Australian governments weigh the Anglo Australian air mail service prospects. Details await reinforced information as Parkhill notes no further British investigations into flying boat mail links among nations. Commonwealth stance favors internal route retention despite Britain seeking broader tent bases for agents.
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Parkhill
Australag
Bingapors
Australia
W A Cyclone 40 Believed Lost at Sea
Perth reports at least 40 people drowned in a cyclone that struck off Broome last week. About 100 men remain unaccounted for as the disaster unfolds. A Beagle Bay return from Worms on Beagle Bay described wreckage. A leper hospital building was uprooted and inmates could not be relocated. One death attributed to exposure.
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Perth
Tim
Broome
Beagle Fay
Rulna
Federal Labour endorses party wide selection principle
Fragmentary report notes a Labour movement meeting with figures Daly, Panty Kustalla, and Henry. It asserts the party should choose its candidate by the entire membership, though no clear slate emerged. The piece reads like a brief archival record of internal Labour discussions.
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Samator
Labour Movement
Heary
Daly
Panty Kustalla
Inga
Schoolboy David Cartiate Ajefferson Dies in School
A six year old boy from Vi was found dead at school. Coroner to hold inquiry into natural causes. He became ill at school and was taken to Children’s tn where he died an hour later.
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David Cartiate
Onne Ferson
Childrens Tn
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