Greta Fire Pithead Burnt Threatens Train Services
Central Greta Mine pithead buildings were destroyed in a fire causing an estimated £20,000 damage. Firefighters fought the blaze as train services were reported to potentially cease but later delays eased. Mine machinery worth thousands was ruined and surrounding lines blocked while workers faced hazardous conditions. Authorities warned trains might resume only when safe.
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Sydney
Greta
Bo Mercely
Greis Pit
Denne
Wanker
Homuna
Oun
Rubbiosk
Minera Amy
Hyth
Taxation Papers Demanded in Overseas Interest Dispute
The Commonwealth presses NSW to hand over all taxation documents as part of a dispute over more than £2000 in overseas interest payments. A special Gazette amended regulations to require delivery to the Commonwealth Treasurer on demand, with potential force to seize NSW offices if ignored. The cabinet debate focused on further actions against New South Wales over the default in the Financial Agreement Entorcement Act context.
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Commonwealth
New South Kx
Fedgal
New Salt Wales
McMahon
Cornith
Commonwealth Tremurer
New South Wales
Guumonwealth
Yan
Mr. Lan
Bank
Alan
Measure talk sets out new enforcement laws and budget plans
Prime Minister Lyons outlined Government plans including changes to the Immigration Act, Budget and Financial Agreement enforcement, and proposals to reform the Treasury into a state bank. He signaled bills on unemployment relief, public service reforms, and measures to curb communist influence, with further regulatory actions to be introduced this session.
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Gilbert
Ira Lyon
Lang
bin ‘Treamiry
Thal
Stat Rey
Lyons
Houe of Representatives
Lyane
Wieuredain
Gortain Mn
Endowment may be halted over drawn funds
In political circles it was suggested that the government may suspend payments of family endowment claims due to the Enactment Act effects. The discussion noted a large run on funds and potential opposition concerns about continuing endowment payments.
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Sydney
Currency reform urged by London chamber report
The London Chamber of Commerce favors a uniform currency system to boost industrial and commercial activity. It argues that adopting a universal monetary unit would expand purchasing power and support international obligations, while tariff advantages would mostly benefit the home market. The committee plans further study in coming months to direct eventual action.
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London
London Breoer of Commerce
Indus
Usinom
Wuld Aerom
Bruxner tops New Country Party leader in NSW Parliament
In NSW Parliament Mr Bruxner was elected to lead the Country Party after Buttenshaw resigned. The party met in Canberra and paid tribute to Buttenshaw and his years of service while confirming Bruxner’s succession to the leadership.
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Eydney
EU Ay Butenahaw
New South
Brusner
Ar. Bruxner
Mma
Jonan
Tannon
Country Party
Bim
Wim
Br. Tullanshew
Bruner
Ottawa Delegation to Imperial Economic Trade Conference
After a Federal Cabinet meeting Prime Minister Lyons announced the Commonwealth Public Service officers chosen to accompany the Minister for Customs to the Imperial Economic Trade Conference in Ottawa in July. The delegation includes E Abbott and A ors from Customs, L E Stevens, J Carter from Commerce, J Murphy from Development, with J Murphy acting as secretary. Mrs Grant will serve as secretary to members of the delegation. The delegation will sail from Sydney on the 23rd.
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Lyons
Unemployment claims denied by NSW minister
The Minister for Labour and Industries dismissed a lawyer's claim that unemployment rose in New South Wales. He noted the government has information showing 55 of 60 metropolitan factories increased staff under the Branding Act, while the Government Statistician’s monthly report cites notable employment growth from data from 42 firms in the metropolitan area.
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Bydney
Tuewlay
Labour
Indus
Badduley
Knight
Stryeun
New South Wales
Government Statiatician Act
Lurgu
Newfoundland Dissolution Bill Prompts June Election
In Newfoundland, the government plans a dissolution bill to be submitted for a June vote. The measure aims to address looming financial and political tensions, including attempts to stabilize the Dominion’s credit and respond to wartime economic pressures.
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John
Onewfoundland
Mon
Siatren
Grantic Menauron
Credit Dam
Rlate Aan
Wall Street Operations to Be Probed by Senate Panel
The U S Senate Banking Committee orders a full investigation into the stock market. Investigators will be sent to New York with temporary passenger conveyance arrangements and a motor convoy to the station. A mining expert warns of risks near railway lines and underground connections amid explosive hazards.
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Wall Street
Washington
United States Senate Banking Committee
New York
Passenkere
Maintraing
Grote ‘Mtation
Munter
April Creek
Gretasollineien
Te Ealling
Sie
W. Brown
Frence
Victorian political cable drama roils cabinet after interview
Melbourne reports a Geneva interview where Mr Hogan accused the Victorian Cabinet of suppressing his cablegram about backing the Premiers Plan. Tunnecliffe claims authorship and insists Hogan should have accepted the Agency General, warning that Cabinet action could split the party and endanger the government.
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Melbourne
Geneva
Hogan
Indian Loan Ten Million Sought In London
London on Monday reports a promissory issue for 10 million pounds to fund India's government debt and railway capital expenditure. The loan carries five percent interest and is redeemable at a stated price, aiming to cover costs due in June and support general purposes.
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London
Lidis
Jung
Tor
India
Red influence in Manchuria alleged Soviet plot
In Manchuria reports claim Japanese investigations into a Bolshovlat driven conspiracy aimed at overthrowing established authority. Evidence cited includes alleged funding and armaments connected to the plan, with authorities seeking to uncover the network and halt the incursion.
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Manchuria
Cable Suppressed Mr Hogan Protests Choice Of Heneur
A fragmented report from Enbeva cites Mr Hogan protesting selections amid political tension. The piece notes alleged duplicity at home and hints at interviews about the Premiard Plan and cabinet inaction. Further details were expected with comments from Mr Tunneslifie and the Agent Generalhip inquiry.
Fatality Follows Railway Thefts In Cairns
Four men riding a railway truck to evade police fell from the vehicle on Tully Malton. One man Francia Bloan, 20, was killed. The incident followed railway theft attempts and a fatal outcome resulted from the fall.
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Cairns
Tuenday
Wiii
Stualion
Benst Pean
Tully Malton
Francia Bloan
Kreuger Losses Reach 260 Millions Revealed
London Tuesday city editor reports Stockholm investigators estimate Kreuger Swedish match group total losses at 260 million pounds. The fraud included a £10 million loan claimed to Spain but never made. British investors face at least £8 million losses, with France Holland and the United States hit hard. One French bank risks £20,000,000 from inflated securities.
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London
Daily Express
Stockholm
Kreuger
France
Holland
United States
In or Out Position on Jones Resignation Emerges in Melbourne
The State Executive Council accepted Jones’s resignation from the Ministry, though reports say he did not formally tender it and was urged by Hogan to continue. Tonnecliffe’s move to resign Mrs. Tones as Minister for Works sparked a cabinet cable dispute. Hogan advised Jones to carry on as acting Treasurer amid Labour movement shifts and Lang policy tensions.
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Melbourne
Tuceder
State Executive Council
Jones
M.L.G
Hogan
Tonnecilite
Tones
Medonés
Mrr
Rogan
Tunneshitt
Magan
Labour
Lang
Funecliffe
Mrr. James
Vonwulte
Tom Witt
Ahd
Ater Ad
Ste
Howan
Tunnecliffe
Hogar
Tunneclitt
Momwa
Congress Tactics Pillar Boxes Burnt in Calcutta
Fragmentary OCR reports widespread arson against pillar boxes during a political campaign in India. Text references burning incidents in Calcutta and other cities, with mentions of punishment for culprits and public reaction amid claims of improvised methods and disrupted postal service.
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Calcutta
Tusaday
India
Phorum
Sourabaya Plans For Last Lap Batavia Airman Scott
The report notes airman Scott arriving at 10.00 am and departing Sourabaya for Lombok Island later, with plans to head to Darwin on Wednesday. He asked for flares to be loaded in case of a difficult landing and reported feeling unwell.
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Batavia
Scott
Sourabaya
Aydney
Hydney O
W. A. Soatt
Bourabaya
Ile
Lombok Island
Neue Sourabaya
Darwin
Nazi Success Highlighted by Diplomatic Circles
In London a diplomatic circle attributes Nazi successes in Prussian elections to a German government blunder suppressing the Storm Troopers and provoking popular enthusiasm. The piece notes mixed reactions, with some predicting shifts toward power sharing while others see rising anti-Nazi sentiment among neighboring states.
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London
Diplomatic Circlea
Thun
Hillar
Eathotten
French Compete With British Wool Duties Too Low
Paris reports wool manufacturers in the north of France welcomed the reduction of the duties on wool imports and armor. They anticipate aiding large quantities of wool exports to Britain. meanwhile prices and trade terms are under review as wartime exchange impacts supply.
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Pari
Niles
Britain
Yorkshire
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