Labour Policy Pushes Radical Banking Reform Plans
Mr Scullin outlines Labour platform in Melbourne calling for a governor on the Commonwealth Bank free from political control and a sweeping inquiry into monetary systems. He pledges unemployment relief, protection for Australian industries, constitutional reform, and wage and social service reductions reversed. The speech criticizes current monetary policy and argues for money as the instrument of industry. The crowd hailed the program as a path to national prosperity and Labour victory.
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Labour Party policy on banking nationalisation outlined
The article presents the Labour Party plan to nationalise the Commonwealth Bank, arguing it would curb private influence, reduce interest burdens, and promote public works. It contrasts private bank dominance, cites past profits of London controlled banks, and calls for a parliamentary act governing policy and administration while protecting individual accounts from interference.
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Australia
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Amdenda Ko
London
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Labour
Senate
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ABS
Bandits Attack Chinese Eastern Railway Train West of Hengdao Houze
Bandits wrecked and attacked a Chinese Eastern Railway train 20 miles west of Hengdao Houze, kidnapping the crew. Two locomotives and cars were derailed, looted, and the crew taken. The incident coincides with deadlock in negotiations over the railway’s sale amid wider Russo-Japanese tensions.
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Tokio
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Fuinese Western Railway
Foreign Office
Italy and Wool No Discrimination in Wool Trade Ties
Secrecy surrounds a High Commission communication as Italy threatens wool import restrictions affecting Australia. The Italian government told Commonwealth authorities it does not intend to discriminate against Australia, though the position remains uncertain. From 1923 to 1933 Italy ranked among Australia’s top wool buyers, with greasy and scoured wool exports forming a key trade link.
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Bruce
Italy
Australia
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Taly
U S Resumes Gold Exports to France amid policy signals
The Treasury plans a cautious gold shipment of 190,000 dollars as part of a broader effort to curb inflation fears. Officials noted market conditions and exchange rates show demand for gold abroad while domestic measures aim to avoid inflationary pressure.
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Washington
United Stated
Voce Incident and Bowler Rest Stir England Cricket
Reports from London detail Voce refusing interview and being told to rest as authorities decide his participation against the Australians. A.W. Carr and Sir Stanley Jackson comment on Voce’s selection prospects and bowling style, with discussions of possible Oval invitations amid ongoing county captain talks.
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the Oval
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Australian team manager silent on MCC Nottingham protest report
London report states the Australian team manager Bushy did not comment on the claim he discussed with the MCC and the Australian Board of Control about Nottingham. Officials indicated no action is planned and the tally will proceed peacefully.
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Voce Not Playing at Southampton Match
Report notes Voce did not play at Southampton due to a badly bruised heel and a sore shin after arriving at the ground. details of his condition and absence cited.
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London
Southampton
Doom of Ottawa and Australian cotton duties stir Lancashire protests
The Australian premier's Ottawa references and ensuing tariffs spark editorial concern over Empire trade. Lancashire cotton groups plan to meet London officials, while growers consider boycotting Australian dairy. Dominion tariff boards draw strong opposition as subsidies and quotas prompt protests from the Dominions Office.
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Millett
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Commonwealth defends cotton duties against British criticism
The article outlines Australia's stance on raised duties for cotton plate goods, affirming Ottawa Agreement obligations. It notes UK representatives presented evidence to the Tariff Board, which postponed hearings to allow more input. It says tariffs support Board recommendations, resist widening protection, and cite employment and capital as reasons to maintain domestic cotton industry. It also mentions a 0.8% reduction in primage duty and UK trade impacts, with limited Australian cotton goods share.
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Ottawa
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Tarif Board
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Tariff Board
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Teriff Board
Australia
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Eoltan
Conossaleni
Otto Woods
Kingdom
Dissolution Petition Involving Chapman Co-Respondents
Sydney dated report of a dissolution petition by George Chapman against Amy Francis Chapman with co-respondents named Robart Attlee and others. The couple married April 18, 1924, and Chapman seeks 29,000 as part of the action. Denials were filed by Gunn Taylor Trevenie Lilley in a contested case with further obstructions and adjournments noted.
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George Chapman
Grasser
Lot Darling Pott
Amy Francis Chapman
Munro
Robart Attlee
Chapman
No Rest for English Players in County Cricket Travel
London reports the English squad taking rest before the Oval Test as Wyatt Hammond Ratcliffe Leyland and Verity join their counties for a 200 mile train run from Bradford on Friday night. Gover Bowes and Northamptonshire selecters reshape teams. Fares dominates with 30 runs and aggressive bowling, Bowes claims 3 for 38 against Surrey.
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Ratcliffe
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Bradford
Gover
Bowes
Northampton
M.C.C
Clark
Fares
Northamptonshire
Surrey
Woodfull Hooted At Trent Bridge Riotous Pitch Incident
Reported chaos at Trent Bridge as Woodfull faced pressure from underpar fans. Notte was reintroduced, crowd energy surged, and Fleetwood-Hmitts son raised tensions while Darling captured the moment. Keeton bowled Fleetwood Smith amid a tense match that Australians won outright.
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Dariny
Fleetwood-Hmitts
Harriet Wax
Darling
Keeton
Plasn
Fleetwood Smith
Rome
By Special Arrangement Reuters Wendwarvian Jnpaainian to Sit
A Reuters special arrangement notes Wendwarvian and Jnpaainian will sit in a forthcoming event. Details remain terse with no dates or locations specified in the readable text.
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Jnpaainian
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