Quick Law Making Enforcement Act Debate in Senate
The Australian Senate advanced a Financial Agreement amendment amid rapid proceedings. Standing orders blocked lengthy debate as the Defence Minister and Opposition leaders spoke briefly. The session reported no opposition to the main bill with a third reading expected after amendments to several Acts.
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Hutt
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Wenny
Defence
Air Heorge Pearce
Ar T Uie Lemler
Barnes
Lang Labour Party
Byenator Mooney
Senate
Dennlur McLachlan
Early Australian Convict Petition to Mitchell Library Presented in London
A remark able document on the early history of Australia was presented to the Mitchell Library through NSW agent Ayn Willis by Mrs. Arthur Wardle. The petition, dating about 1850 but tied to August 7 1848 undertakings, urged cessation of convict transportation to Van Diemen’s Land and New Zealand. The plate‑sized petition remains in pristine condition with thousands of signatures mailed from Downing Street archives.
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London
Australia
Mitchell Library
New South Wales
Ayn Willis
Arthur Wardle
Houme
Culoniats
Earl Grey
Yar Dieman's Land
Downing Street
Last Rites for Late Sir Adrian Knox
In Sydney mourners filled The All Bainty Church Wallabra for the funeral of Sir Adrian Knox. Many former associates including judges Archbishop Wright and Canon Langley attended. The body was cremated at Rookwood and ashes buried at Waverley Cemetery.
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Sydney
All Bainty Church
Wallabra
Adrian Knox
Archbishop of
Dr. Wright
Canon Langley
Rookwood
Waverley
Public Service Appeal to Mr Lyons Sydney
A public service appeal reports a House bill authorising attached revenue. It warns that a stoppage of fortnightly wages could affect thousands of officials. The Public Services Association seeks confirmation that the state government will guarantee payments if funds are not yet provided. A meeting to discuss the government’s response has been called.
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Sydney
Toyrnday
Alera Mas Bewn Wenith
Mihne Olin Inter
Servics Associaton
Veewx
House of Representatives
Wiluy
Une
Retiring Age in Federal Service Discussed by Cabinet
The Prime Minister hinted cabinet is considering a proposal to retire Commonwealth public service officers at age 45. Mr Lone noted his government follows the Scullin practice, with war officers retired at 45 and any accrued leave taken before retirement.
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Yarterday
Haywen
Lone Mid
Scullin
Excess Officers in Public Service Act Amendment
The Senate debated a bill to amend the Public Service Act allowing the Public Service Board to reassign excess officers to other offices or retire them as needed. It permits transfers within salary limits if a department has surplus staff and requires action before January 1, 1938 or an earlier date set by proclamation.
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Senate
Public Service Act
Wty
Defence
Ir Georgy Voaree
Iequille
Public Servies Board
Ita
Railway Worker John Levers Survives Severe Injury
In Grafton on Thursday, railway employee John Levers sustained a severe leg injury when a truck struck him as he attempted to answer signals. Despite exposed pain, he maintained fortitude, spoke calmly with bystanders, and smoked a cigarette while awaiting medical care. He remains in hospital in serious condition.
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Grafton
John Levers
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