High Court Refuses Privy Council Appeal on Enforcement Act
The High Court, by five to one with Justice Evatt dissenting, dismissed a bid to appeal to the Privy Council over the Enforcement Act section related to bank balances. The decision upholds the Commonwealth and Commonwealth-legislation interplay, with debate noting the seriousness of prompt determination in such disputes and the legal controversy surrounding the act’s application to state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
High Court
Evatt
Teeve
Privy Council
Mii Bank Deporte
Velid
Privy Conseil Ak
Lamar
Mats
Commonwealth
Tuatice McTiernan
Tembera
Poral
Australia
Hhe Commonwealth
Peay Csaeae
Allegiance Doubt Weighs Labour Meeting Drift
Fragmentary report notes Gibbons and Parkes discussing allegiance doubts and Labour, with references to Priday and Dittens. Mentions a meeting called at Hederet Addremine and adherence to premiers plan, plus Federal ALE entar head received tradivion fend Inf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L
U.P. Latham
Auden
Federal Hopes for Lower Interest on Overseas Debts
Federal Government circles foresee a substantial reduction in overseas debt interest through direct negotiation. Confidence grows as policy considerations are reviewed for Bruce’s forthcoming role as resident Minister in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bruce
London
Import Duties Increased to Twenty Percent in Britain
London Thursday the Treasury announced higher import duties through the Imports Duties Advisory Committee. The plan raises duties from 10 percent to 20 percent on a wide range of goods, with wool manufactures facing an 0 percent ad valorem rate and other items marked for substantial increases. The committee aims for a broad review rather than item by item analysis to curb abnormal imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Treasury
Conversion of British War Bonds
London reports strong indications that the Treasury will raise a scheme for converting five per cent war bonds. Expected not before early autumn the move may fund Treasury Bills to reduce floating debt. Government plans to issue bonds and use proceeds to cut outstanding liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Treasury
Chantiller
Lyons to Proceed With Enforcement Policy Details
Melbourne. Mr Lyons declared he was gratified the High Court had refused Lang's appeal to the Privy Council and that the Federal Government would press ahead. He stated the government planned to enforce the policy to compel New South Wales to honour its obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lyons
High Court
Lang
Privy Council
Polley
New South Wales
British Budget Passed By Commons
London report shows Chancellor Neville Chamberlain closing the budget debate in the House of Commons. He argues the fundamental cause of world price instability remains and the government will seek agreement with others to remedy the situation as the budget reform is carried forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchequty
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Olawe
Taumuntie
Train Robbers Alarmed At Inbound Rehiverien
Railway detectives report a highly organized robbery in progress near Thurnton. This morning goods valued at Ef0e worth were found abandoned along the line and officials believe thieves fled into Danning Marbour and the woods along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowcastle
Msec Allway
Rehiverien
Tre
Thurnton
Hellare
Thamuelvien
Danning
Marbour
Oif
Scott Delayed By Storms
Scott experiences delays due to storms, weather disrupts travel plans and schedules as reported from Babha on Friday with persistent weather-related impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Edgar Wallace Estate Shows Deficit in London Report
The Daily Telegraph reveals alleged fakes and debt details about Edgar Wallace estate. Report notes his fortune valued around 118000 with debts near 110000 mainly tied to racing and a pending count at Hollywood. No further details have been received before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thurelay
Wallace
Daily Telegraph
Hallywood
Lang Denounces Mr Coleman at Sydney Meeting
Lang denounced Mr. Coleman during a Sydney address as he spoke at a local branch formation event of the Yhn Federal A.L.P. in Lang. The fragmentary report notes the meeting opening with remarks on party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Addresoing & Menting
Ladcombe
Yhn Federal A.L.P
Labour Split Rocks Victorian Cabinet Campaign
A cabinet split shocks Victorian politics as acting Treasurer Kiernan resigns after challenging the Premier's Plan and Jones contemplates action. Tunnecliffe defends Labor's policy amid tensions over the Premiers Plan and Financial Emergency Act, urging electors to back the government against opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mewrs
Kiernan
Jones
Mlc
Exchange Rates No Interference by Government
London reports Mr Latham stating the Commonwealth Government will not interfere with the Commonwealth Bank Board in setting exchange rates in the community interest. Discussions with financiers covered broader topics than Australia’s credit. It is believed Latham aimed to pave way for Bruce who will arrange meeting the £13,000,000 loan due in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. G. Latham
State moneys under faked accounts in New South Wales
Dr Earle Page said that county centrestation masters held railway receipts in their own names and drew cheques for required needs. Treasury employees allegedly traveled to regional centres carrying money for government commitments, a practice he described as corrupt and damaging to public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelbourne
Earle Page
New South Wales
Treasury
Trams May Go On Sydney Routes To Save Costs
A city rumor says tram services may shift to large motor buses on certain routes. Royal Commission officials weigh moving away from trams to cut working costs as tramway accounts balance by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rammport
Ttm
Remarkable claim on a disqualified House of Commons president
London reports Lord Mautshant cited a remarkable situation where a skilled lawyer found that no President of the Board of Trade could alter the House of Commons, suggesting daily penalties for those who held the post. He noted the need for indemnity and proposed moves to regulate postings, with the Attorney General opposing such measures. The debate and potential action were slated for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Mautshant
Mt Wousa
Menaral
Somone
Itagen
House of Commons
Howes Lords
The
Beast of Trily
Runciman
Parison
Baxtreth
Offer of loan to Victorian Len Melbourne
Friday's report notes an acting premier Turnee Mide saying he received a substantial loan offer at four percent interest for employment. The amount was significant yet judged insufficient to justify government action, with ministers unable to confirm further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melboulne
Tunne
Sintad
Tnt
Lang Advances Crisis as NSW Tax Plans Stir Upper House
The New South Wales government faces a crisis after a High Court ruling on bank restrictions and the Financial Agreements Enforcement Act. Premier Lang plans to push heavy taxation bills if the Upper House passes needed legislation, while the Governor weighs interviews and potential appointments amid debates on abolishing the Upper House. The dispute risks disrupting state payments as thousands of government cheques circulate weekly and salaries may be paid in cash without bank support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
High Court
Mr. Lang
Lang
I Banka
Monocla
Hia
Privy Council
Alsg Us
Ottawa Imperial Monetary Conference Invitation Clarified
In Ottawa the British Ministry said bankers or other monetary authorities would not be invited to participate in discussions for a common Imperial monetary policy. Major Hillett, secretary to the treasury, told the Commons that no steps were decided and no invitation was proposed from the UK at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ottawa
Major Hillett
Treasury
Folls of Commons
United Kingdom
Inquiry Into Passenger’s Disappearance at Mengalia
The Director of Wariguiton directs an inquiry into Mrs Pearson’s disappearance after leaving Mengalia on Wednesday morning. Witnesses including O Grady testified he watched Mrs Pearson ask for open ports but was refused. Later she left the vessel and vanished for about 10 minutes before reappearing unseen, with Captain Wilkes reporting an alarm as the vessel steered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Wariguiton
G. D. Williams
Gytll Pearsem
Mengalia
O'Grady
Eteward
Pearson
Abe
Abel
Captain Wilkes
Tweed
Army Chief Higgins Arrives in Sydney Amid Ceremony
General Higgins arrives aboard the Acrang in Sydney as part of a mission. General Menon of the Am etervian notes world improvements and cites progress in education and social reform while acknowledging ongoing poverty and moral concerns. He claims belief in religion remains strong despite broader changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Migging
Acrang
Balvationinus
Menon
Felizion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faw
Gee
Dizon
Asage
Gibbons
Commons
Edgar’ Wallace
MR. Coleman
Labour
Afr
Tunnecliffe
Watt
Hogan
Victoria
Tumnecllus
Tasour
Tunmeclift
Numbar
Ain
Teun
Omar
Membes
Tunescliffe
Randy
Mr. Latham
Officile
DR. Page
Mag
Parliamant
Wallane
Hte
Pryvein
Many Dhami
Trea
Higgins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!