British Cabinet Considers Paying American Debt in Gold
The Morning Post reports Britain plans to pay the December 15 debt instalment to the United States in gold if America refuses a moratorium. A £3,000,000 first gold consign ment is proposed, with Ramsay MacDonald briefed after a two hour cabinet session. The Times and Herald discuss options, risks of default, and possible Washington note exchanges as the debate continues.
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America
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Britain weighs tariff rise amid Ottawa trade talks
In London the House of Commons discussed Empire labour and materials under Ottawa preferences. President of the Board of Trade Runciman outlined potential increases and concessions affecting Britain and Australia, with questions about duties and protective actions raised by Mander and Harris.
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Board of Trade
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Ottawa
von Oldered
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Af. Runckchan
Australia
Harris
Britain
Runciman
Amery Speech Calls Out Refusal Of Debt Settlement
Mr. Amery in London warned Britain cannot repudiate debts to America as a default would hurt creditors worldwide. He argued that Britain cannot pay or refuse obligations while expecting American aid, urging acceptance of postwar financial duties and warning against a double standard in reparations and bonds.
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Tureday
Ri Amery
Themmingham
Britain
America
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Baltwin
Amorinay
Pound Dives to New Low on Tuesday in New York Market
The pound weakened to a record low as it closed at 2,189.38 in New York trading, following intraday declines linked to investor uncertainty and speculative activity. Analysts cited tentative demand and external factors such as war loan headlines as weighing on sterling.
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New York
Doltay Claney
London
World Economic Conference team to represent South Africa
South Africa selects Mosire Hertzog and Havenan to represent the region at the World Economic Conference in April. Wool farmers urge parliament to raise export subsidies to 50 percent to offset drought induced price and production declines. Petition also calls for import duty up from five to ten percent as importers face a 40 percent exchange and 60 percent financial difficulty.
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Capetown
Turaday
Mosire
Hertzog
Havenan
WGTON AWAITS NEW VOTE
WASHINGTON Tuesday report: a night shooting scene in a street near a storefront as bystanders and investigators search for a suspect. A revolver discharge occurred as a man fled, leaving the area with police seeking clues and witnesses.
Touching scene at child's graveside
A grieving mother and father stood beside their eleven month old child Charla Rohart Porter’s graveside in Kingston. The infant died Monday at Kineton and the service followed in a Presbyterian cemetery in Cunnegan area with Rev Woodhouse leading prayers.
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Gueanveyan
Kineton
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Bernard Howant
Bon Hola
Conarabie
Wood
Suspension Follows Interjection in House Debates
In a heated session in the House of Representatives, Mr. James was suspended for the remainder of the sitting after disregarding warnings from Chairman Colonel Ball about interjecting. Mr. demas of the NEW State Lab was also suspended. Mr. McGrath claimed that false statements were being made about pensioners, accusing organizers of old-age pension schemes of deception. The Speaker and Chancellor urged order as members argued, and the suspension motion was carried.
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Taxation Payment at Source Favoured by Community Leaders
Wedneday discussion on taxation at the source featured Mr C F Horley the registrar of accounts warning against lax income tax deduction of outgo. The association advocated source taxation arguing no distinction between property income and personal earnings. E M Linton noted every adult with income should pay income tax and emphasized rights and duties in revenue generation.
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Wednetay
Accountanta
C.F. Horley
Falmneay
E. M. Linton
Unemployed Leader Sentenced to Gaol
At Littxaw Police Court John Jamieson president of the local Unemployed workers movement was sentenced to six months imprisonment for assault during his duty. The case stemmed from a rosant unit injuring powers police and civilians. Mr. Bhestiam for the defence said Jamieson would appear. Bail set at £20. Further charges were pressed and sentences imposed on other defendants.
State session debates butter substitutes law changes
Sydney ministers push to amend the sugar and dairy act to align with other states. Victoria eased rules letting margarine enter markets with butter content up to one third. The bill aimed to limit butter content in margarine and regulate dairy substitutes while coordinating federal and state public service reforms.
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Victoria
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Alvision
Road Transport Debate Echoes Across Dominions
London discussions report Mr Hleoa Jeffreya criticizing Australia for road transport restrictions and favoring railway and tramway control. The Canadian Inquiry and British officials warn government overreach raises costs, urging expansion of road transport and reduced bureaucratic burdens to fund infrastructure.
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Food shortage ration book system in Russian factories
Moscow reports a shift in rationing as authorities move to issue ration books through factory administrations. This change aims to curb lax labor discipline by tying grain allocations to factory control and ensures a stricter enforcement of wartime food distribution.
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Assent to State Bills Reported by Governor
A report states Gill and two others were attempted to be signed into law by the Governor as part of a broader assent to state bills. The fragment mentions ay dney and Widnesday, with unclear names and date details. Further readable context is not present.
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Widnesday
Tmere Reif Gill
Ing
Clatrletaur
Strike of Bots at Crown Crystal Glam Works
A dawn picket at the Crown Crystal Glam Works in Waterton saw five of about 100 youths attempting to enter the factory with agitators. Police dispersed the crowd as tensions flared during the early morning action.
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Wennesday
Crown Crystal
Waterton
Ada
Craziers Reply to Tax Remission Proposal in 19th Century Text
The secretary of the Gra clara Amoviation discusses proposed tax remission. He argues the grant would be spent on luxurious items and new carriage work. He warns any remission would lead to manifest malmen?
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Wadmenday
My. Allen
Uapb
Mr. Allan
Wayne
Wheat bounty proposal tests government resolve in parliament
The Financial Relief Bill faces a decisive vote as the government resists a £2,000,000 wheat aid plan. Prime Minister Lyons rejects bounty-like distribution while Country Party members pledge to back amendments aiming to align funds with growers’ needs. Debates center on production costs, rebates, and eligible beneficiaries amid a late night sitting and possible new amendments from the United Australia Party.
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Mr. Lyons
Country Party
United Country Party
Muither
Lyons
United Australia Party
Mivmion
Tia
Lone
Navy to Curtail Construction Spending Under Plan
A lengthy conference of Franklin D. Roosevelt era naval leaders and Congressman Dixon outlined economy measures. The plan proposes reduced construction and restraint on naval expansion for five years, with about 30 million dollars in annual expenditures noted as a target.
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Jean Ax
Bulding
London
Trial of Bernand William Boyd Concludes
In Melbourne on Wednesday the trial of Bernand William Boyd, aged 14, and Ernaat Jeoking, also 14, concluded late last night. The youths faced charges connected with a charm and alleged misdeeds at a hotel on Whittinwea road. The case ended without clear resolution in the fragmentary report.
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Melbourne
Bernand
William Boyd
Ernaat
Wheat Hold Up Victorian Do Do Doubts About Storage
Wheat merchants doubted the Victorian Wheat Growers Association plan to withhold supply, noting insufficient storage space to handle peak volumes. A December conference of the Victorian Wheat Growers Corporation will discuss production limits affecting exports to Canada the United States and Argentina.
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Wawa Growers Corporation
Canada
Uniea
Wheat Hold Up Opposed by Virginia Producers Body
The Virginia producers association declares a wheat price hold up impracticable and believes any action would cause definite losses to growers and fail to pressure the federal government.
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Wednendup
Parliament Sit On Saturday Amid Tentative Defence Move
Fragmented text indicates parliament plans a Saturday session with a defence motion under debate. Reports mention Grassy Foard and a delay in publishing prior statements, suggesting limited progress and possible new parliamentary timing.
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