Bakers vs. flour tax clash over bread prices
NSW bakers challenge state move to remove flour tax, arguing price rises will still hit loaf costs. Premier Stevens says bread only changes with tax, while bakers claim retrospective effects. Parliament debates wage and price controls amid calls for a price fixing inquiry.
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Etsted
Tae
Jamen
Lang Lab
Lyons
Malkin
Tab
Mr. Lyons
Baker
Fed
Lab
Mr. Loma
Bread sales in Sydney face price rise over tax impact
Discussion notes that a additional charge of £2/10/ to bakeries in New South Wales would raise bread cost while a federal tax hike could push price per loaf up 14. Cabisst members oppose banning shop sales and report from the special committee is still pending.
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New South Wales
Busvena
Cabisst
Sydney
Bakers Protest Defutation Case Summary
A deputation representing the Federated Master Bakers Association of Australasia and state baker unions pressed the assistant treasurer. They claimed legal opinion would determine the effects on various interests if a tax applied to purchased loafs, noting the delay until the Flour Tax Bill becomes law and effective.
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Federated
Master Bakers’ Association of
Australasia
Bouth Wales Master Bakers’ Association
Bouth
Pantrycooks’ Ston
Theisaistamt
Casey
Ulm crosses Tasman in 144 hours flight report
In a Sydney dated bulletin Mr. Ulm described the Tasman crossing to New Zealand then Australia. He reported cruising above cloud layers at altitude 7000 feet and 6000 feet, air speed around 95 miles per hour, and a calm sea below. The crew received a warm welcome at New South Wales and Australia coast weather conditions aided a near perfect trip.
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Sydney
T.P. Ulm
Sydney St
New Zaaland
New Plymouth St
Amalgamated Wireless (Australaals) Ltd
Cheerio
Mr. Ulm
Bla
New South
Paith
Australia
Walcome
Ayers
Uim
New Zealand
Sharp Rise in U S Employment Report
Public works chief Ickes said unemployment fell from about 10 million to 8 million as of October 1 under the Public Works Administration. Some 1.1 million received emergency jobs through the Civil Works Administration at real wages. Remaining unemployed tied to Public Works projects or other government work.
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Aekowering
Eric
Bachelary For Works
Mr. Ickes
Uner
Public Works Administration
Civil Works Administration
Ickes
American Federation of Labour
N.R.A
Imantha
Wheat pact fails amid government turmoil unclear terms
An unidentified report notes the failure of a wheat trade pact amid governmental confusion and shifting ministries. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the piece touches on policy disruption and potential impact on commerce and agriculture.
Crisis in Spain sparks emergency rule and unrest
Madrid reports a state of emergency as rebels plan insurrection to block the Cortes meeting on December 8. Conservatives gain ground amid turbulent voting with clashes including a convent watchwoman attacked after a boiling water incident. Authorities gate grimmitha stocks to artillery barracks as sporadic outbursts occur.
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Madrid
Spain
Grimmitha
Dublin clash at Cork injures several in football melee
Crowds clashed in Cork on Saturday night with The Blue Shirts and Republicans suffering injuries after a baton charge escalated the disorder. Police and National Guard units were involved as General O Duffy and E Blythe attended a meeting at Queenstown following further police attempts to restrain the protesters.
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Dublin
Cork
National Guard
Euderé
O'Duffy
E. Blythe
Crouin
T Tee National Guard
Queenstown
Blythe
France to Lift Anti British Sur Tax
France plans lifting a 18 percent surtax on British goods in a government action described as aimed at suppressing free speech. The report notes Blythe and Cronin refused to wear civvies over blue shirts, seen as a challenge to the government. General O'Duffy wore a blue shirt while speaking after local turmoil and road blockages.
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Blythe
Cronid
O'Duffy
Melbourne Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage
A violent thunderstorm over Melbourne and suburbs caused extensive damage with vivid lightning and thunder. A bakery worker burned after a burst of steam blew into the shop. a girl in Hosenden was shocked but escaped harm. Lightning struck a Northcote substation, a Middle Park house wall cracked, and insulators fused. Water flooded roofs and gardens, with many windows broken and trees uprooted.
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Melbourne
Herper
Hosenden
Abe
Middle Park
Northcote
Wedding of Lord Mayor Gengoult Smith and Cynthia Brookes
Melbourne society buzzes over a grand wedding at St Pauls Cathedral with the Lord Mayor and Miss Brookes as principals. More than 1000 guests invited to a Town Hall reception. police to manage crowds. decorations prepared and thousands of presents promised for public exhibit.
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Melbourne
Gengoult Smith
Cynthia Brookes
Town Hall
St Paul's Cathedral
Swanston
Australia
No War in Europe Says British Ambassador Berlin
Gil Horses Murnbolt, British Ambassador at Berlin, told this newspaper he did not foresee a new war in Europe soon. He argued no one wants it, criticized the European Promenade and Rothamares article on airmeet plans, and urged negotiation as better insurance than arms in addressing trade tensions.
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Colombo
Gil Horses Murnbolt
Berlin
Snd
Europe
Police Bribery Inquiry Concludes in Melbourne
A Melbourne report on police bribery wraps up amid confusion and partial names. The inquiry, led by a former police magistrate, faces gaps as officials and cabinet members are cited without full details.
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Melbourne
Redistribution proposal seeks 76 NSW and SA seats
A parliamentary redistribution committee recommended 76 House of Representatives seats, with NSW gaining a seat and SA keeping its abolishing one. The proposal, backed by Minister Perkins and others, was declared constitutional by Attorney General Latham, though the Ministry is not in favor.
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House of Representatives
Latham
Interior
Perkins
Parkhill
Country Party
Earle Page
Blakeley
Rosevear
Gable
New South Wales
South Australia
Rome Parleys Russia May Sign Pact
Rome reports that Litvinoff and Miamzolin conversations aim to set the stage for Russia joining the general disarmament pact. Litvinoff signaled Russia’s willingness to pledge non interference in other nations internal affairs. Relations with Japan were noted but not firm.
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Rome
Russia
M. Litvinoft
Japan
Italy and the League Dominated by Mussolini to Decide
Rome dispatch reports the Fascist Grand Council will meet Tuesday to discuss Italy’s stance with the League and wartime debt to America. The session remains secret with tight security, guarded stairs, and Mussolini’s bodyguards. The Daily Telegraph’s Rome correspondent notes Mussolini largely dictates policy and may declare reduced royal authority and tighter limits on parliamentary power.
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Rome
Grand Council
Italy
League
America
Mussolini
Daily Telegraph
Ducs
Marriage Loans in Germany Reported Amid Economic Strain
A fragment from a 20th century German financial column notes rising marriage loans as couples seek funds for weddings amid inflation and eroding purchasing power. The item references lenders, policies, and public response without detailing individual names or dates.
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Posal
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Eric Campbell
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