Royal Commission Aims at New Zealand and Australian Firms
Urgent representations by New Zealand prompt action across New South Wales Victoria and South Australia. Premier Stevens moves to empower a Royal Commission led by Justice Malem Rogers to investigate investment trusts and related companies, with broad powers to inspect records and potentially wind up firms. The bill expands oversight and cross borders cooperation amid alleged fraudulent practices.
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New Zealand
New South Wales
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Royal Armission
Rm Tia
IM. Stevens
Royal Commissions
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Malem Rogers
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Australians Cruelly Edge Warwickshire In Test Warm-Up
Poor display reports describe a Birmingham waning day as Australia push to 88 after Kippax and Chipperfield set a steady platform. McCabe, Brown, Darling and Wyatt contribute with varying success while Paine, Croom and Buckingham claim key wickets in a tense session before lunch.
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Wyatt
Parsons
P. Cranmer
Bates
M. Kalmer
Croom
San Fain
Mayer
Paine
Hollies
J. I Buckingham
Tdgbaalon
Mccabe
Brown
Howler
Hinree
Clost Ion
McCune
Darling
Buckingham
St. Paine
Ely
Prine
Prere
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Nichly Clugnt
Oreny
Ceownen Alow
Bowndes
Kippax
Chipper
Australia
Chipperfield
B. Croom
Barnett
Wicket B. Paine
B. Paine
Deimmett
Idea
Owe Inkonte
Bundrled
Federal Capital Territory Ordinance Promulgated for Company Investigations
The Companies investigation ordinance of the Federal Capital Territory was issued to regulate companies deemed injurious to public interests. Inspectors appointed by the Attorney General may summon company agents and examine books, with reports guiding potential winding up before the Territory's Supreme Court. Penalties apply for noncompliance.
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Attorney-Ganai
Gandhi in Calcutta Faces Fast Amid Health Rumors
Reports from Calcutta say Mahatma Gandhi remains set to fast despite doctors and friends urging him to end it. A medical team examined Gandhi after a seven day hunger strike yesterday, noting his heart is sound but he shows signs of exhaustion. The nationalist readership is shaken by the update on his condition and resolve.
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Calcutta
Gandhi
Bin
Unemployment in London Shows Slight Change in July
The report notes about 10,186,000 unemployed in July, a decrease of 27,000 from the prior six months and an increase of 354,900 from the year before. The total unemployment sits at 2,126,200, up 33.07 cents from the previous month and 316,018 higher than the same year earlier.
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London
Tennis Stars London to Star in Hollywood Roles
The Daily Herald reports BJ Perry from Beit ain joins film "At Four Service" with Australia Langlen, Parry to be paid no money, risking amateur tour status. Lenglen to play in Cicely Cudledge's "Vim" with cameo by Beitul ground producer.
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London
Daily Herald
Beitain
BJ. Perry
Hallywood
Aussone Langlen
Parry
Gusauie Lenglen
Closty
Cicely Cudledge
Wheat exports from Pacific Coast to stop
Washington telegram reports Farm Administration plans to halt wheat shipments abroad to curb domestic supply. Since last October 28,000 bushels have been exported, mostly to the Orient, via the North Feasts Emergency Wheat program.
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Washington
Tas Farm Administration
United
Orient
Miners Strike at Eschorpelio Pit Ends After Daylong Sitdown
Polish workers at the Eschorpelio pit trapped 900 feet underground after a protest against two compatriots. They damaged ventilation and cages, held hostages including French miners, and refused to release them as police and managers negotiated. The conflict concluded when all workers surfaced as the dispute was settled.
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Minera
Eschorpelio Pit
Rise in Wheat Prices Forecast for Early April
Melbourne reports a rise in wheat prices with traders predicting further increases to 4/3 or 4/8 bushel. Small farmers note higher costs and a possible bread price uptick to 4 1/2d, while the market pauses on evidence of sustained gains into next week.
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Melbourne
Whippers
Miljera
Chaos in bread trade sparks talks at Automatic Bread
The manager of Automatic Bread Salling Co Ltd, Mr Raith, warned that uncontrolled competition and price cutting have caused chaos in the bread hawking. He did not wish to force bread prices but suggested 41d over the counter and 54d delivered might be a fair price, with four at £0/15/-.
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Bydney
Automatic Bread Salling Co. Ltd
Raith
Insurance: Braud trial reveals debt and self-inflicted death
In London a verdict of death by self action was returned after an inquiry into the death of Charles Rolleson, who shot himself in the head. Rolleson, heavily in debt, was insured for 80,000 pounds as premiums had grown overdue. The case involves alleged defrauding of the company by Braud and a returned forerunner.
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London
Charles Rolleson
Rolleson
Power to Deal With Bread Prices
Sydney Wednesday the Premier Bleven told the Legislative Assembly the government has adequate powers to handle any situation arising from rising bread prices. Mr Keegan pressed for proof the premier supported a monopoly proposal, while Mr Kilpatrick asked for a wheat price impact report and cautioned bakers seeking higher bread costs. Bravens said powers exist and is reviewing farmers.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Bleven
Keegan
Lab
Theas
Kilpatrick
Bravens
Noth
Graziers President Calls for Commonwealth Wheat Pool
At the Farmers and Settlers Association annual conference in Sydney, Graziers' President urged wheat growers to back candidates pledging a Commonwealth-wide wheat pool under grower control. He condemned the federal government for temporary relief methods, pressed for a public declaration to vote for pool establishment and price support, and criticized the distribution of salt prices with benefits favoring speculators while many payments lagged.
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Sydney
Pield
Yourn
Aimaltred
Austria Accepts Von Papen Appointment in Vienna
The Austrian Cabinet approves Von Papen as German minister in Vienna. An insurance firm grants him a payment extension to August 3 at 1 p.m. In a separate incident, Rolleson shot a taxi driver near St James Palace Glock after asking him to recall the time 2.68 minutes. The victim’s only relative is an sister.
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Vienna
Tusday
von Papen
Rolleson
St. James Palace
Vatican worries over morbid cults in South America
The Vatican reports concern about morbid devotional practices in South American cults. Cardinal Pacalli, the Secretary of State, may attend the Eucharistic Congress in Buenos Aires. Earlier, two convents faced scrutiny as Spanish priests' books about Marian appearances were banned.
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South America
Cardinal Pacalli
Burios
Tallinn
Vatican City
Dead for 14 days woman found in food safe room
A 78 year old woman named Laurie Hughes was discovered dead inside a food safe in a MiBeath area house. Police say the body showed signs of distress and that investigators are examining the scene for details while confirming the initial discovery by residents.
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Melbourne
Laurie Hughes
MiBeath
Apinie Mughea
Jundiady
Abe
Palice
Mr Lyons Leaves for Tasmania In Shake up
Mr Lyons departs for Tasmania amid cabinet reshuffle rumors with expected meetings in Sydney next Friday as election campaigns press on.
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MR. Lyons
Tasmania
Noel Ryan leads Empire Games 440 title in record time
Noel Ryan of Aunt won the 440 yards final at the Empire Games clipping two seconds from the English record. Australia A tied third in swimming points with three firsts and two seconds. Canada topped with eight firsts and four seconds. Lovelock (New Zealand) delivered a standout mile, while England and Australia contested multiple finals including the quarter mile and relay events.
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Noel Ryan
Australia
Canada
Ain
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New Zealand
J. E. Lovelock
Sage
Lovelock
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Wien
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Wooderson
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Canadian Hawks Women Shine In Track Event Summary
In the 220 yards event the British record was noted with finishers Mine Ko Hilencote Eng 1 and Mise Meagher Casaday 2. British record highlighted in the hurdles final with Mine cinch sf.frlouy placing 1. Long Jump saw Bartholomew Ung 2 and V. Webb 1 representing Canada, with Mia Gaahawks and others listed.
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Mise
Meagher
Casaday i Ming Haliteail
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Britiah Recore
Cinch Sf
Frlouy
Blew Taylor
Cania
Mina E. Green
Mug
Phare
Mls
Bartholomew Ung
Mia Gaahawks
Canada
Bill
Mime V. Webb
Bing
Lightweight wrestling results from The Australian bowlers meet
In a fragmented report, Hew Garrard of Australia defeats Burroughs of Wales in a lightweight bout. Born of Redland over Waller of Australia narrowly in the singles. The text records several misread scores and multiple bouts with England, Australia, and other entrants, noting early exchanges and a 9 to 1 lead for one competitor before the final tally.
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Beas
Redland
Waller
Australia
BarCinley
Mialay
Viettna Hond
Breteat Walker
Pajra
England
Amntrelid
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Barwell
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Invetment Securities
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Pacifile Exploration Company Ltd
Farm and Farmicts Ltd
Dharn Trower and Co. Ltd
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