Relief loan plan for five states advances in Australia
Premieres Conference and Loan Council approve a wholesale winter relief loan scheme totaling 2.5 million pounds for five states. Commonwealth to supplement NSW funds with grants. NSW to borrow up to 800,000 pounds for unemployment works while meeting internal and external interest obligations under the plan.
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Melbourne
Loan Council
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Waa
New
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Wasters
Australia
Taamanta
Lycue Asia
Newth Wales
New ¢ Wales
Lynnn Turther
Corman
Canberra ALP calls for inquiry into diphtheria control
At the Canberra Branch meeting held in Kingston the group urged the three elected Advisory Council members to push for a board of inquiry. They urged examination of the outbreak, review of current measures, and prompt recommendations to stamp out diphtheria, criticizing the contact system and health authorities.
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Canberra
ALP
Kingston
Malicious mischief case in Sydney court
In Sydney on a Wednesday a sentence of six months hard labour was imposed on John Morrison for malicious mischief. The defendant, Mrs Bligh, faced the charge. the case involved damage to property and an afternoon dispute. The outcome centered on an act of retaliation amid contested claims and a note of compensation.
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Sydney
John Morrison
Mra. Bligh
Widens Wa
Bilsh
WIRY PARTY PLANS Opps USAP in Onl WANCHOPE
Fragmentary notes describe political tensions and election planning. Names and places are garbled but reference a party, opposition to Mr Martin, and mentions of Hardy and Lang in a muddy river of politics. The piece hints at government majority dynamics and upcoming events.
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Martin
Therles
Gas Company's Claim Heard by Australian Gaslight Officials
In Sydney Wemenday the Australian Gaslight Company's bid for a standard price of 88.38 per 1000 fext wax was heard before the Gas and Electricity Commission. The company sought economies by watering matters half yearly rather than quarterly, claiming savings of £5,000 a year. Commission president Mr W Kitchen pledged to call Tindale and a company accountant to testify on financial attachments.
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Sydney
Wemenday
Australian Gaslight Company
Gas and Electricity
Commission
General Manor
Tindale
Wr. W. Kitchen
Uniaual
Ewearing
State Chief Justice Sudden Return To Sydney
Sydney report notes the Chief Justice returns to the city amid political interest. Officials say the move is tied to urgent administrative tasks and coordination with the Supreme Court, with no immediate change in ongoing proceedings disclosed.
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Sydney
Cir
Philip
Wool Industry Attacked Over Large Estates Taxation Bill
Sydney voices warn that the Large Estates Taxation Management Bill would harm the wool industry. Stakeholders claim it would deter settlement, reduce revenue, and irreparably injure merino flocks and wool exports, jeopardizing New South Wales sheep and wool interests.
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Sydney
Anbry
New South Wales
Eye strain halts British cabinet meeting as MacDonald steps out
The Daily Telegraph reports two dramatic episodes before a cabinet bulletin revealed Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald’s worsening eyesight. He announced the adjournment of a cabinet meeting. Later that night he was seen walking calmly, then briefly became introspective before medical updates were promised.
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London
Tuemay
Weprew
Ramesy MacDonald
MacDonald
Mac
Donal Wan
Montes of Commona
Old English Law Used in Will Case in Sydney Probate Court
In Sydney the Public Trustee invoked an old English law to obtain administration of the estate of Patelele Browne of Fairfield. Browne died by suicide in July, leaving a will made in England. The court ordered the will be sent to Australia and adopted the law to collect the deceased’s goods. One will was eventually forwarded to New South Wales.
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Sydney
Patelele Browne
Fairtlold
United Teen
Brown
Australia
Justice Harvey
Burt
New South Wales
British Budget Speech Details 1929 Import Duties Plan
The Commons heard Neville Chamberlain announce the emergency budget's results and a proposed new import duty regime to stabilize exchange. He cited higher than expected revenue, a surplus versus estimates, and a forecasted deficit of 7500000 plus plans to raise 66 million from new duties. The speech outlined half yearly payments, exchange position, and potential borrowing powers to sustain the plan.
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London
House of Commons
Nevile Chamberlain
Prince of Wales
Chamberlain
Snowden
Dollar Exchange Fund
Runtoma Excise
Police hunt widens for Dorothy Dease murder suspect
Reports from across the state fail to yield results as police press a large-scale manhunt for the murderer of Dorothy Dease and Frank Wilkinson. More than 10 000 copies of the suspect's photo circulated while a search party combs Crown Head and Port Macquarie area for the suspect who reportedly lived there briefly.
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Bydney
Dorothy Dease
Frank Wilkinson
Bankstown
Taree
Port Macanaris Tm
Newfoundland Parliament Meets Under Police Guard
The Newfoundland parliament met behind closed doors today with 16 strangers inside and police cordon around the colonial buildings. Premier Sir Richard Squires said an election would likely be held late May or June. Precautions would be taken to prevent further rioting.
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RT. John's
Newfoundland
Tues
Doora
Richard Squires
GAOL FIRST For Foreign Deportee No Inducement To Crime
Arnansl wan convicted for throwing pepper in two policemen relations, two years imprisonment. Curiewin’s plea to reduce a sentence of 15 years for attempted murder to two years was discussed. Judge warned deportation choices could invite foreign offenders, noting risk and goverment costs.
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Sydney
Iam Arnansl Wan
Andee Curiewin Wai
Wen
Court of Criminal Appeals
Nix
Endowment payments in doubt in Sidney High Court ruling
The High Court decision affecting endowment payments in Sidney could jeopardize over 60,000 pounds in entitlements. If the ruling goes against the state, cash payments may be processed through the Treasury, heavy hardship looms for recipients relying on these funds.
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Sidney
Univan
Worniofire
Laura WW
Realda
British experiments with helmets for mile record attempt
Police radio trials in Auckland explore wearable helmets named Wizard Smith. Devices, including a revolving vane and wind gauge, aim to boost performance and enable real time police communications across stations. The plan envisions a 100 mile range system to monitor deployed units and prevent currency or strategic collapses amid broader economic measures.
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Boward
Auckland
Mike
Polkanans
Elmer
Ketves
Polles Radio- Jzrame
Ranotago
Chile
Loan Council Weakness Sparks Australian Loans Debate
The Loan Council met in Melbourne to approve a resolution for new unemployment relief funding. The plan envisions Commonwealth Bank advances of around £3,001 with New South Wales objecting to federal guarantees and potential five percent rates for state borrowing under the Financial Agreement. Debate centers on intergovernmental finance and the scheme’s impact on New South Wales and broader Australian exporters.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bank Board
New South
New South Wales
Mr. Davidson
Lang
Cro
Commonwealth
Loan Council
Atx
Davidson
High Court to Deliver Enforcement Act Ruling
The High Court will tomorrow announce the reasons for its judgment upholding the validity of the Enforcement Act, detailing the legal basis and questions addressed in the decision.
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High Court
Sydney
Hotel Accounts New Credit Only System
The Crete Administrator Mer C B Daley indicated yesterday that rumors of a new system deducting debts from public servants living at hotels are unfounded. He said guests paying cash can continue, while any hotel debits will be automatically deducted from their pay envelopes.
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Crete
Mer. C. B. Daley
Rotely
Uslary
Mr. Daley
Intration
Scott Bound for Aleppo
The Australian siren Scott sails toward Aleppo aiming to break the record between England and a distant port. A terse report notes his venture, intent, and the challenge ahead as he charts a new course across a historic sea route.
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Lonmom
Wedaanbey
Scott
Ant
England
Loan Council approves terms on restricted use of funds
The council, with Davison dissenting, endorses options for loan funds under the Commonwealth Debt Conversion Act. It outlines instruments including Treasury bills, Australian Consolidated inscribed stock, and Australian Consolidated Treasury Bonds with currency limits, discount rates, and caps on interest and brokerage.
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Daviton
Commonwealth Treasury Hille
Australian Consolidated Treasury
Commonwestts
Raion
Weiliar Condi
American reaction to British budget debt and reparations
Washington dispatch reports Administration spokesman War Steed stating the government expects to collect debt payments and that foreign nations have none for a year, while Senator Borah warns that debt settlement could stall economic recovery amid the budget dispute with Britain.
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Washington
Benetor Borah
Closing of Parks Forbidden to Councils in Queanbeyan
An amendment to the Government Ordinance strips municipal councils of the right to close a number of urban parks or rondas for special events. The measure, published in the Government Gazette, allows closure only after paper notification and is tied to local park reporting rules.
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Bydnet
Governmant Ordinaner
Gaaatin
Coubaid
Honolulu Trial Evidence Of Ihe Unity
Testimony from Dr Thomas Oriolaton of San Aszolés Nephyschiatriad indicates the defendant Massie was briefly distracted when Kahahawal was shot. The defense case and witness schedule proceed with Mrs Mamie expected to testify tomorrow.
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Honolulu
Ihe
Monolut
Thomas Oriolaton
San Aszolés
Nephyschiatriad
Massie
Ths
Kahahawal
Mamie
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