Prince George engagement seen as wedding likely in London
Official circles expect Prince George and Princess Marina to marry in late November with a potential creation of a dukedom as a wedding gift. Consent will come by Order in Council and the ceremony planned with state processions from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
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Croops
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Biarritz
Marina
Princesa
Boycott Bolton Grocers Against Australian Produce
Bolton District Grocers and Provision Dealers Association with 200 retailers passed a resolution to refuse Australian produce until tariff increases on Lancashire cotton manufactures are withdrawn. They will circulate the resolution to members and print a bill urging the public not to buy Australian goods and placard North England for support.
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London
Bolton District Grocers and Provision Dealers’ Association
North
England
Supe
Diphtheria Immunisation Scheme Announced by Health Minister
Sydney reports the Minister for Health Mr Weaver announcing a statewide immunisation plan for children against diphtheria. He cites 40 000 cases over ten years and £250 000 in treatment costs, urging public cooperation while details are to be announced soon. He also notes whooping cough remarks at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Women meeting.
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Sydney
Mr. Weaver
Weaver
Health Department
Royal Alexandria Hospital For Women
Governor General Offers Good Wishes on Royal Betrothal
His Excellency the Governor General dispatches a message of loyal felicitations to Their Majesties on the betrothal of His Royal Highness Prince George. The statement expresses goodwill from the Commonwealth and the people of Australia.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Prince George
Woollen Trade Push by Japan Eyes World Markets
Japan maintains strong orders for Australian wool from Bris bane sales signaling a determination to bid for global woollen markets against Britain. Analysts see good domestic prospects and confidence in continued prosperity while not abandoning plans to seek Latin American wool to balance trade via cheaper shipping and lower freight rates.
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Tokio
Japan
Brisbane
Britain
Latin America
Labour refuses boycott threat in Brisbane speech
In Brisbane, Mr. J. H. Acullin told a large audience the job gains in some secondary industries came from his government's duties. He urged a bold unemployment relief policy and said Labour would not yield to a global boycott threat over the cotton duties dispute.
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Brisbane
J. H. Acullin
Scullin
Cabinet to Meet Melbourne Before Elections
The Federal Attorney General Mr Latham announced another Cabinet meeting to reconsider cotton duties before the elections. A long cable from High Commissioner Mr S M Bruce outlined representations by Lancashire cotton interests.
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Melbourne
Latham
S. M. Bruce
Princess Marina Speaks on Marriage Plans in Salzburg
In a Salzburg interview with a Daily Herald special relative present, Princess Marina says she does not expect a November wedding and expresses love for England beside Greece. She and Prince George are described as a happy couple.
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Lake Bieb
London
Weinentag
England
Greece
Marina
Prince George
Salzburg
Daily Herald
Silo Wheat Neo Forced Sales Government Stays Action
Premier Stevens announced no forced wheat sales from government grain elevators in October if fall shipments occur before month end. He assured farmers the balance would be released to help late season buyers, following talks with Agriculture Minister Main. He said reports of anxiety among wheat growers existed and the government aimed to assist rather than hinder sales.
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Sydney
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Main
Stevens
State Funeral for Sir Edgeworth David Honors a Distinguished Scholar
A state funeral for the late Professor Edge la David was held with a service at St. Andrew's Cathedral led by the Archbishop and the Dean of Sydney. Returning soldiers laid a wreath and white banner before the lying-in-state, followed by a procession to the Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Dean Talbot praised David as a gifted teacher explorer patriot and philanthropist.
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St. Andrew's Cathedral
Sydney
Dean Talbot
Sir Edgeworth David
Cortese
Honorary Degree for the Duke at Sydney University
The Duke of Gloucester will be conferred an honorary law degree by the Chancellor of Sydney University during his November visit to Sydney.
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Sydney
Duke of Gloucester
Sydney University
Oil Blaze Wrecks Campana Town Five Die
Fires driven by shifting wind razed Campana Argentina after explosions at an oil site. Firefighters battled through the night as the death toll rose to five and injuries numbered in the hundreds. Damages estimated at six million dollars. Residents returned to find most homes damaged.
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Campana
Infant Death Rate Drop Cited by Health Official
Mr. Weaver praised baby health officers noting Infant death rate fell from 28 per 1000 to under 14 over 200 years. He criticized parental laxity in keeping children with disease away from proper care. The remarks highlighted ongoing public health gains and concerns.
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Weaver
Wool sales open in Sydney with 160000 bales on offer
The first wool ceiling series for the 1934 85 wool clip opens in Sydney on Monday with 160 000 bales offered. Opening prices are regarded as firm. Quality expected to exceed Brisbane offerings, with about 7000 bales carryover. Last year Sydney opening prices were 11.8d per lb. Brisbane season average yield between 6d and 10d.
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Sydney
Brisbane
Airman J J van der Leeuw's Body Found in Jungle Wreck
In Capetown the body of Dr J J van der Leeuw was recovered from his wrecked aircraft found in the jungle. He was killed when his plane failed during a flight from East Rhodesia to Tanganyika.
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Capetown
J. J. van der Leeuw
Lord Novar Estate Leaves Widow Life Interest
The estate of the late Lord Novar, Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson, former Governor-General of Australia from 1914 to 1920, bequeathed a personal estate of £213,807 to his wife for life.
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London
Lord Novar
Ronald Munro-Ferguson
Australia
Kirby Estate Disinherited Son May Lodge Claim
In Sydney, it is reported the late Mrs Elizabeth Kirby left about £175000 to be used for virgin land far from Sydney for ex service men. Her son, only nominally provided for, may lodge a substantial claim against the estate. The Returned Soldiers League plans to be represented in court if the will is interpreted.
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Sydney
Elizabeth Kirby
Mra
Textile Strike Crisis Rises as Workers Weigh Action
Nearly half a million textile workers likely to quit Friday after a Labor Day weekend. The cotton garments industry defies a Presidential order for a 36 hour week, threatening a general strike if not obeyed by October 1. Operators refuse NLRA mediation as mills brace for potential unrest and strike breakers.
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Washington
Leave to Appeal Refused in Canberra Street Betting Case
Justice Lukin denied leave to appeal to the Supreme Court against the conviction and £20 fine of Alexander Vince for street betting. The Canberra Court of Petty Sessions heard the case with F P Mitchell for the applicant. Grounds included whether one street bet breaches the act, uncorroborated police evidence, and improper admission of evidence.
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Justice Lukin
Supreme Court
Alexander Vince
A. G. Hardwick
F.M
Canberra
Chambers
Mitchell
N.E.W
Lynch
Mitchall
Giant Cunarder on Clyde Nearing Launch Preparations
Preparations for the Cunard liner on the Clyde are advanced for next month’s launching. Three propellers are in place with a fourth to be installed. drag chains, greased ways, and staging are in progress. Over 150 tons of tallow, 50 tons of black soap, and a ton of oil will be used. A royal suite of rooms, including a dining hall for 1000, is built for King and Queen attendance, with grandstands and public enclosures under construction for spectators.
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London
Cunardier
Clyde
High Court Grants Leave to Tackiar for Death Penalty Appeal
The High Court today granted Tackiar leave to appeal the death sentence imposed on him. The ruling allows a further judicial review of the case and potential appellate arguments to challenge the sentence.
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High Court
Takiar
Melbourne
Tackiar
Stowaways Kept On High Seas Off Auckland
Two stowaways a Czecho-Bulovakian and a Pole were found on the steamer Parracombe after leaving Spain in June. The captain ordered they be landed at the next port, but no country will allow them to land. They have traveled 14 000 miles aboard the ship.
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Auckland
Parracombe
Spain
Rain Deluges Most of State Amid Unsettled Weather
General rains drenched most of the state yesterday except the south west. The central division and southern northern slope areas saw the heaviest falls while the catchment zones are expected to receive more rain. Mr Mares noted unsettled conditions and rivers require close monitoring.
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Sydney
Mares
Sentence commuted in Tacklar murder case
The Executive Council commuted the sentence of Tacklar from death to life imprisonment with no remission for good conduct for the murder of Constable McColl. Justice Starke noted Tacklar’s claim that his court story was untrue and that counsel should not reveal confessions. Reverend H A Dyer testified the evidence suggested justifiable homicide and that Judge Wells’ summing up could unfairly influence the jury.
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Executive Council
Tacklar
McColl
Starke
Fitzwho
T Ee
Wells
Tackiar
Dethridge
Takiar
H. A. Dyer
Oenpelli Mission
Dyer
Lyons completes Bendigo tour condemns interference schemes
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons, after a Bendigo tour, declares there is utter distress among electors at any scheme to alter the present financial system. He criticises Boullin and Lang policies, asserts hands off the Commonwealth Bank and the people's savings, and warns against giving them another chance.
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Melbourne
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Bendigo
Jao
Boullin
Lang
Australia
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The
People's Savings
Lysaghts Strike to Be Continued in Newcastle
An official of the committees representing Lysaghts employees said the workers are prepared to persevere with the strike for any length of time. Provisions exist for relief and strike financing, with no immediate government action expected though authorities remain in touch.
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Newcastle
Lysaghts
Jewel thief faces charge at central court
At Central Court Thomas Brown, 80, described as a surveyor, was charged with breaking and entering the Bellevue Hill home of Maxwell Critchley Hinder and stealing ten strings of pearls a platinum brooch set with diamonds a pair of crystal earrings and a gold wristlet watch valued at £565 12. The accused was remanded to September 7 on £200 bail with police reporting only a small portion of pearls recovered.
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Sydney
Central Court
Thomas Brown
Maxwell Critchley Hinder
Bellevue Hill
Steamer Mataram Halted Aboard by Police Inquiry
As the steamer Mataram moved toward New Guinea a police launch stopped the vessel and detained a man connected to a bankruptcy case. The luggage was transferred to the launch and the steamer continued without him.
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Sydney
New Guinea
Executive Council Extends Inquiry Scope to Trusts
The Executive Council decided to extend the inquiry to cover the British Medi jeal Investments Trust and the British Consolidated Investments Ltd. The move widens scrutiny of company affairs and related investments.
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Sydney
Executive Council
Companies Commission
British Medijeal Investments Trust
British Consolidated Investments Ltd
DANGERS OF INFLATION SEEN BY MR STEVENS
Premier Stevens warns Cremorne crowd that German inflation started when central banking yielded to political pressure. He asserts Labour control would allow manipulation of values and markets, while Australia’s central bank remains independent. He supports using credit to aid recovery and questions Labour judgment on currency.
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Stevens
Cremorne
Commonwealth Bank
Btevens
Australia
Jevens
Labour Party
Saw mill blaze destroys Pidcock Bros mill
A major fire in the district today wrought by fast spreading flames destroyed the Pidcock Bros sawmill. The blaze engulfed a large timber block and caused about £7000 in damage.
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Pidcock Bros
Test Tour Receipts Above 1930 Figures
It is understood that despite disappointing Oval attendance the Australian tour profits will near £26000. South of England tests boost receipts with Brighton and Canterbury cordiality restoring mood. Five test receipts set a new England record and county allocations up to £1500 each, £500 more than 1930, aiding many counties facing tough finances.
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London
Wednesdy
A.P.A
the Oval
South England
Brighton
Canterbury
Nottingham
Daily Teach
England
Lida
Wyatt to Lead England Tour of West Indies in December
Wyatt is likely to captain the English team to visit the West Indies in December. It is probable that several young cricketers near test careers will be invited to tour with an aim to building a new side to tour Australia in the near future.
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London
Wyatt
Australia
Mrs Woodfull's Travel Plans Ahead of Australia Tour
Mrs. Woodfull travels overland from Nice to London arriving on September 20 five days after the Australian tourist's final match. Mr. Woodfull and wife plan a week in England and a week in Switzerland before boarding the Orontes at Toulon for Australia.
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London
No Play at Canterbury as Rain Halts Australia Kent Match
Heavy overnight rain left the wicket wet at Canterbury and overcast skies prevented play. Officials planned a inspection at two o clock after rain disrupted the Australia versus Kent match yesterday and today before lunch.
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London
Australia
Kent
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