Tariff Requests and Storm Roar Through Blomfontein
A state of turmoil follows a fierce hurricane in Blomfontein on a Wednesday night. Destruction hits roofs trees and windmills as the storm halves progress of tariff discussions in the Senate and House. Senators press for amendments while the House rejects them amid power disputes and darkness.
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Blomfontein
Orange Free Proteata
Senate
Representatives
House of Representatives
Upper House Ballots Show No Election on First Count in NSW
In Thursday’s third Legislative Council election, a record number of informal votes were cast and 14 ballots invalid. No candidate secured first count victory, with Binks Braddon Stowie and others among likely returned, while United Country Party and Labor figures led by Coates Mullins Falkingham and Spicer navigate preferences amid possible court appeal.
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Uae
Lamar
Bbcae
T. M. Ghak
Lst
Beate
Bae Lab
U.A.P
Coates
Fred. Lab
U.P
Graynditr
Tannock
Mullins
Palkingham
Kavin
Imong
Savaga
U.ap
Mr. J. Gardiner
Brennan
State
Wil T
Hickey
Fed. Cea
Balont
Kilburn
Stats
Ormanes
Laverty
O'Reilly
Mia Lab
Preston Branieyerty
Mia Prewton Branley
U-A.p
Storey
Empire trade plan debated in House of Commons
The House of Representatives discussed a proposed empire trade scheme led by Britain. After debates, the motion passed 47 to 18, with emphasis on complementary production and Dominion cooperation. The dialogue touched on British leadership and the Free Entry to Australia under the scheme.
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Jennings
U.A.P
House of Representatives
Broadcaste Tn
South Sydney
Jr. Lyoma
Ward
Lang. Lab
London
Mackay
Dominion
Land
Kr. Ward
Atew
B. M. Arune
Berkeley
Berlin
Australia
Liquor Trade Flows Into America After Prohibition Ending
The Administration plans quotas to ease tariff barriers on foreign liquor as post repeal imports rise. It expects about 20 million gallons of whiskey and 15 million gallons of wine to enter in the first year. Government may use emergency powers to regulate prices and co ordinate domestic producers with importers while protecting industry and consumers.
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Washington
Bonn
United States
British Sales Tax on Flour Debated in Parliament
In London on Wednesday the British Empire's flour imports and Japanese brand markings sparked debate. W Runciman opened a Board of Trade session noting five new bills on competition and trade marks. Proctor warned unchecked Japanese competition could end Lancashire cotton within four years.
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London
Japan
Board of Trade
W. Runciman
Compmonn
Proctor
Rumoured moves to steady dollar and tax plan debated
Reports allege government efforts to stabilize the dollar near five dollars and 28 to five dollars 35 cents against sterling with possible December 15 timing. A bill by Prime Minister Fyone proposes a sales tax to raise 1,000,000 pounds. Other bills cover Ashmore Islands and Carer Line land as a territory, copyright amendments, and an agreement with Cockatoo Docks and Engineering Company Limited and the Australian Commonwealth Shipping Board.
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Washington
Fyone
Caliinatéa
Ashmory Islands
Carer
Commons
Cckatoo Docks and Engineering Company Limited
Australian Commonwealth Sipping Board
Commonwealth of Australia
Gockatoo Island
Uuiry
Air Defence Motion of Inadequacy Defeated in Commons
In a Commons session Sir Henry Gul Nell argued the air defense motion misrepresented the empire's finances while Caney noted revenues exceeded expenditures but not a true financial position. A government amendment backing policy was carried 139 to defeat the motion, as Admiral Sueter urged rapid rearmament and James pressed for full armed security until forced by a war declaration. Continued debate over defense bills followed with no decisive policy shift.
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Senate
Arosa
Ry Iter
House of Representatives
Henry Gul- Nell
Caney
London
Suetet Conmervains
Britain
Empire
House of Commona
James
Ahs
Pemmant
Baldwin
Growers Destroy Onion Surplus In Melbourne Market
Local reports indicate growers in Melbourne, led by Thorndy and Lovie, destroyed a surplus of onions to stabilize prices. The action followed failed efforts to salvage the crop through storage or sale, signaling a sharp shift in regional market dynamics.
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Melbourne
Thorndy
Lovie
Members Receive Increase Today in Parliament
The partial restoration of salary reductions for Parliament members is to take effect today as the House of Representatives and Senate settle their monthly allowances. A tariff bill dispute unfolds with motions on constitutional obligations and joint standing orders. Scullin votes against, while White urges calm as back-and-forth with the Customs Department continues.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Latham
Country Party
Karla Page
Labour Party
Dr. Scullin
Fenton
Mr. Scullin
Aring
Ammad
Wally Surranderiog
Ir. White
Sietoma
Emmendmant
Mate
Teem
Mr. Hutchin
Wap
Japan buys heavily at Brisbane wool sale
In Brisbane on Thursday buyers showed firm demand for wool with Japan purchasing heavily from the Continent and strong support noted. The market reflected robust interest and price strength across lots, signaling solid activity in the wool trade.
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Japan
Brisbane
Wales
Continent
British preferential duty debate ends in narrow vote
During a parliamentary session the house debated whether to impose a 3d preferential duty on wheat. The government faced opposition as Mr White moved for a British preferential tariff. the motion, tied to wartime needs, passed 37 to 2, with 2 abstentions.
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Hivaghon
White
Britica
Rail robbery at Bungapori in upheaval era
The Baughob Penkag express, previously robbed several times in months, was targeted again last night near Petch Mori a rebel held town. A bullion consignment valued at £28,000 disappeared. no arrests have been made.
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Bungapori
Thurelay
Expresa
Petchmori
Biamene
Rebella
Population losses from war revealed by Dr Burgderter
Dr Burgderter, chief of the Bea utical Army Roll, reports postwar population declines for Germany. He cites a total loss of 143,000,000 since 1914, including 8,000,000 due to the war. Of these, 2,000,000 were killed, 760,000 fled, and 3,600,000 births fell. He notes reduced postwar births as a further factor.
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Burgderter
Roll
Germany
Birtha
Geelong Wool Sales Set New Australian Record
Melbourne report notes Geelong wool sales today broke an Australian record with a high price for the season. The event highlights strong demand and buyer participation at the Geelong market.
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Geelong
Melbourne
Sound Defence Labour Party Programme Misread
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political notes item mentioning Labour Party policy and the Commonwealth, with garbled phrases about invasion and government plans. Names, dates, and clear entities are unreadable. summary preserves the likely topic of policy controversy without factual specifics.
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