Australian British talks hint no renewal obstacle
London reports after a meeting between Australian and British ministers, no crimes of the Anglo Argentine agreement are seen as blocking its renewal. Domini ons changes from frozen to chilled beef face pending November, with mutton and lamb allocations doubtful. Britain’s stance on the Ottawa Agreement terms and a possible meat levy or subsidy remain unsettled. Mr Runciman handed the reply to British experts.
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London
Froen
Ely
Alberta
Dominiona
Britain
Australis
Ottawa
Runcimanfina
South West Africa Government Inquiry Commission Formed
Cape Town reports the Governor-General has appointed a two‑judge commission with an advocate and a treasurer to study the current government in the mandated territory and devise steps for more agreeable administration and harmony among inhabitants amid calls to make it a fifth province.
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Cape Town
Assembly of South-West Africa
Hav
Sensational O Connor runs riot as Balmain collapses
Queanbeyan bowler T O Connor captured eleven Balmain wickets in a single innings of a twelve-a-side match at Queanbeyan Park. His 13 overs included one maiden for 38 runs, a feat hailed by umpire J McCantey as possibly a world record. The innings ended with weather rain and a draw, but O Connor’s performance will be remembered in district cricket lore. He hurried home after the match to see his baby son.
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T. O'Connor
Queanbeyan
Balmain
O'Connor
Queanbeyan Yeatorday
J. McCantey
Queanbeyne
Dst
Queanbeyan Park
Yenter
Tom O'Connor
Tata
Oscents
Heavy Rain Dampens South Coast Holiday Prospects
Rain envelops the south coast as a wet holiday looms. Weather reports from inland and coastal points show rising flood risk with ongoing showers in Eden and Gabo areas. Officials warn rivers may swell, and rainfall could persist into the next day, complicating travel and outdoor plans.
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Bydney
Weather Bureau
Billy
Easter Labour Conference Elects Lang Leader With Wide Powers
The Easter conference of the Australian Labour Party elected Lang as leader with near dictatorial power to appoint his own Cabinet in a Labour victory. The body backed a review of the Superannuation Act and urged consultation with public service bodies for the new act. Delegates also called for legislation to bar ships built abroad from sailing under the Australian flag.
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A.L.P
von McLane
Lang
Labour
Trudeau
Mostha
Alanis
Mir
Basaley Iso
Lasy
Pullman
Snatereness
Mr. Pullman
Zhe
Coateman
Amelieux
Tiwna
Australia
American loans bill aims at rival foreign lenders
Washington Thursday Boren introduced a bill for new public of rival loans to foreign governments except on the American continent. The bill asserts that money loaned in Europe in aid of war carries a penalty of 100000 dollars and ten years imprisonment for pair in on firm making a loan but does not apply to renewals and adjustments of indebtedness.
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Washington
State basic wage Sewall increase announced
Sewall announces a basic wage increase of unspecified amount, effective soon. The notice highlights adjustments to pay scales across sectors, with officials citing cost of living considerations and efforts to improve worker compensation nationwide.
Lancashire Concern Presses Ottawa Trade Shift
In London the Road of Trade president Mr Walter Runciman met a Lancashire deputation from cotton trade groups. They pressed to align increased duties from the Ottawa Agreement with Australia, warning of a general decline in piece goods trade and urging the matter be given full consideration by Australian ministers.
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London
Road of Trade
Walter Runciman
Australia
Ottawa
Lavenshire
Autalan
Canberra Stock Sale at Royal Show
At the Royal Show today Kelly Bros of Canberra offered several bulls with bids noted. Dinnay of Kingleton paid a stand price for a white Yorkshire bull, including terms in the sale catalog.
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Canberra
Bydney
Kelly Bros
Canberea
Pisa
Yarul
Perms
Seryersl Pige Dinnay
Kingleton
Teres ‘White
Torkahirs
State Elections Eleven Members Unopposed Sydney
Nominations for state elections on May 11 see eleven candidates unopposed, seven seats contested. Former Labour members retire, with names like Bir Thomas Henley Glebe W E Brennan Hamilton and P Connolly Newcastle not standing. The Centre Movement led by Eric Campbell nominated five candidates including Lane Cove against the Health Minister and Croydon against the Premier Stevens.
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Sydney
Labour
Bir
Thomas Henley
Burwood
Meyers T
Keegan
Glebe
W. E. Brennan
Hamilton
P. Connolly
Newcastle
Labour Party
Balota
Centre Movement
Eric Campbell
New Guard
Campbell
Lane Cove
Fiteatmons
Acre Douglan Credit
Croydon
Btevens
Policy Speech in Mackay by Queensland Premier Bribban
Queensland Premier Bribban delivering policy speech at Mackay stated drought in the west kept the state from a balanced budget. He claimed Labour cut unemployment from 19 percent to a lower rate in under three years and pledged to continue unemployment relief and progressive policies.
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Bribban
Mackay
Forgatt Smith
Queensland
Labour
Rumania Signs Pact with Russia
Geneva reports the Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia informs the permanent council that Romania has signed a mutual assistance pact with Russia modeled on the Franco Russian agreement. The Littlest Entente aims to peace and security, while other notes discuss drought relief and governance reforms and health ministry changes.
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Geneva
Thuratay
Czechoslovakia
Br. Benes
Permanent Council
Littis Enfants
Russia
Little Entente
International espionage trial in Paris ends with varied sentences
In Paris a trial of 21 men and women accused of belonging to an international espionage gang concluded. Lydia Stahl and M Dumour ie received maximum five year terms. others were jailed for 18 000 or 43 years in total. some defendants, including Macame Malan and Mle jermet, got life sentences.
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Paris
United, States
France
Britain
Lydia Stahl
M. Dumourie
M. Dumoulin
Robert. Owits
Sie Macame Malan
Mle Jermet
Britain Tightens Water Measures After Drought Debate
In the House of Commons debate on Britain’s water crisis, opponents protested the inadequacy of measures to prevent recurrence. Geoffrey Ducamere, speaking for health, noted the drought’s impact while authorities outlined 36 emergency orders. Experts predicted better outlook despite possible one more dry summer.
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Ned Financial Aid
Porto
London
House of Commons
Ush
Bulgaria Cabinet Resigns In Political Turmoil
In Sofia the Bulgaria Cabinet led by General Biapey resigned after four ministers quit in protest over arrests of multiple officials including ex Premiers Tasakot and Gheorehleff. Internment at an inland fortress follows, with a military cabinet anticipated amid rising tensions.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Biapey
Tasakot
Gheorehleff
Anaspauia
Taankew
Social Popular Movement
Gheorchief
Biaper
Tende
Oil Monopoly Protest Sends Danberra Residents Abroad
Nearly 1000 Danberra residents have left the Federal Capital since Thursday to spend the Panter vacation elsewhere. A note to the Japanese Government cites the oil monopoly as violating treaty provisions and open-door policy, with extra train cars used to accommodate passengers. Most visitors fill hotels in Bratts Hotela and capitals, while some locals are turned away.
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Danberra
Washington
United States
Queanbeyan
Far East
Trate
Melbourne
Sydney
Bratts
Wartime files inquiry aims to avoid foreign trouble
The Senate Munitions Investigation Committee, meeting with President Roosevelt, agrees to limit action on wartime files of J. P. Morgan and Company to prevent provoke with foreign governments. Senator Nye states the panel seeks peace and avoids muddied international waters amid British concerns over disclosed correspondence.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
J. P. Morgan and Company
United States
White ‘House
Ronald Lindaay
Britis
Morgan Company
Nye
Lloyd George Cabinet Discuss National Development Plan Details
London Thursday reports a broad cabinet committee session with Mr BD Love George and members debating a general character plan for national development. Lloyd George is identified as the author of the plan and further safeguarding steps are promised as details will be revealed in coming days.
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London
Love George
Membare
Comraltten
Lioyd
George i
Queanbeyan Easter Tennis Marred by Rain
Rain disrupted the Queanbeyan Easter Tennis Tournament at Queanbeyan Park on opening day, with play halted and matches left unfinished as organizers struggled with wet conditions and limited court time.
Pan American Clipper Completes First Transpacific Leg
Pan-American Airways flying boat began from Alameda at 3 50 p m Tuesday on a trans Pacific service to the Orient. It completed the first stage by landing at Pearl Harbor Honolulu after an 18 hour 36 minute flight.
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Honolulu
Pan-American Airways
Alameda
California
Pearl Harbour
Queanbeyan Triumph Over Balmain In Rain Interruption
Heavy rain delayed play until 11 35 with Queanbeyan defeating Balmain on a wet pitch. O Connor bowled Gray in the first over and claimed early wickets as Kay and Cheetham built a fragile stand, while Hill and Coyle contributed. The Victors faced tight bowling from Kelly and others as the event moved toward a late finish.
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Queanbeyan
Balmain
Gray
Cheetham
O'Connor
Langsworth
Yoys
Kay
Clem Hill
McNamars
Bradley
Coyle
Way
Ile
Kearsley
Alec
Uren
Cathea
Gannor
Cooper
Laybut
Coyla
Kelly
A O'Conner
Immigrant in Court Pleads Guilty on Dictation Charge
At the Central Police Court of Macither non the defendant pleaded guilty to a dictation offense. The man, a supposed citizen of the United States with ties to an American university, had arrived in 1935 and later traveled to Brisbane, facing deportation and bail conditions while custody and visa issues were resolved.
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Sydney
Central Police Court
Macithernon
Uily
Mahor
United States
Uipleman
Audetvalle
Packie
Min
Siddenly
Brisbane
Blace
Bens A
California
She Nisgra
MacPhorann
Miss Joan Batten Over India In Flight Ordeals
Miss Joan Batten, 21, an airwoman from Australia, is reported to have endured a demanding journey involving India and England, with a perilous leg between Singapore and another stop as she moves toward final homeward status.
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Joan Batten
India
London
Jon Batten
Australia
Mtegland
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Aootland
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