Hoover to Send Special Debt Note to Congress This Week
President Hoover plans a special affairs note to Congress to push debt recommendations and discuss disarmament and economic conference topics. The move ends the wait for December 15 and signals possible defaults by debtor nations like Czechoslovakia, with Britain expected to resume payments.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Britain
Csecho-Slovakia
State Department
Prohibition Repeal Motion Fails in House Vote
The House rejected Garner’s motion for prohibition repeal as two thirds was not reached. Vote stood 272 in favor and 144 against. A six vote shift would have passed the measure. Garner indicated no further votes this session, likely ending the issue until the new Congress. Democratic leaders signaled reconsideration remains possible. A separate bill by Representative Clarence Lea would modify the Volstead Act to permit sale of naturally fermented wines.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Garner
Congress
Joseph Robinson
Senate
Clarence Lea
Calif
Government considers probe into bread industry after price rise
In Parliament Premier Stavens said the Master Bakers Association’s bread price increase could force a public inquiry. The government may explore altering industry conditions to lower prices while preserving workers' terms, and may regulate trade to provide cheaper bread.
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Bydney
Ooly
Stavens
McMell
Labour
Kilpatrick
U.C.P
Master Bakers’ Association
Tepess
State Premier Moth er Dies Sudden ly
In Sydney the state premier mourns after the sudden death of his mother Mya Stevana following a brief illness. Parliament adjourns for the day as Deputy Premier Bruxer informs members and opposition leader Lang offers condolences. The chamber plans to reconvene tomorrow.
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Sydney
Mya
Stevana
Stevena
Brux
Lang
Italian Trade Demand Aims To Fix Australia’s Goods Balance
The Italian Chamber of Commerce leader Luigi Gariillo urged Australia to improve terms with Italy, arguing nations must be paid in goods for exports. He noted a decade of Italy-Australia trade in Australia’s favor totaling about £43,000,000 and criticized Ottawa tariff changes.
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Bydney
Australia
Eam
Commonwealth
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Bignor Luigi Gariillo
Italy
Ottawa
France Stands in Way at Geneva Disarmament Talks
At Geneva the French Premier Herriot insists any disarmament agreement must guarantee France's security before proceeding with a broader accord. London reports say Prime Minister MacDonald and Sir John Simon met US delegate Norman Davis and Herriot to discuss incorporating existing conference results into a preliminary convention and a resolution.
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Geneva
M. Herriot
France
Germany
London
Rameau MacDonald
John Simon
Norman Davis
United States
M. Paul Boncour
Davis
Upper House Defeat on Moratorium Bill Prompts Appointments Talk
The Legislative Council defeated the Moratorium Bill clause re restoring the personal covenant for guarantors by 50 to 46. An amendment to delete the personal covenant was carried while a JP consent amendment failed. The government may seek Governor appointments to shift the council balance and reform the chamber.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
Coates
McGirr
Justices of the Peace
Bill to legalise sale of beer in New York
In the House of Representatives John O Connor Democrat New York introduced a bill to legalise the sale of beer containing 3.2 per cent of alcohol by weight.
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Washington
House of Representatives
John O'Connor
N.Y
Imperial Airways poised to bid for Singapore to Darwin route
Imperial Airways plans to bid for the Singapore to Darwin leg of the England to Australia air service within six months of tender closing. They expect to extend the route from Karachi to Singapore and have a representative in Singapore. Tender forms will exclude flying boats and assume existing aircraft at about 100 mph can meet timetable duties.
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London
Imperial Airways, Ltd
Singapore
Fatal plane crash near Richmond claims Flying Officer Blamey
A fatal air accident near the Richmond aerodrome killed Flying Officer Blamey son of General Blamey during a forced landing practice about 860 feet from the field. Mechanic airman Plumb escaped with minor injuries. Blamey recently announced to marry a Melbourne girl.
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Rydney
Richmond
Blamey
Victoria
Plumb
Royal Military College
Canberra
Charley
St. Blamey
Melbourne
Sydney
Rain mars interstate tennis in Melbourne
Heavy rain began around 4 pm at Kooyong, halting most courts and suspending the interstate championship tennis tournament. The meeting was postponed until tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Kooyong
Italy to pay war debt to America
The Fascist Grand Council announced that Italy will repay its war debt to the United States. The decision was communicated from Rome on Monday.
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Italy
America
Rome
Grand Council
Five Powers Discuss German Demands for Equality of Status
During conference adjournment a permanent commission of control for armaments was proposed. Baron Aloal of Italy joined talks. Baron von Neurach of Germany arrived and the five Powers attended a dinner hosted by Mr. MacDonald before resuming discussions on Germany’s demand for equal status under the American proposals.
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Baron Aloal
Italy
Baron von Neurach
MacDonald
Anglo Persian oil concession cancellation debated in Parliament
The Persian Government's cancellation of the Anglo-Persian Oil Co concession on November 27 was discussed in Parliament. Under Secretary Anthony Eden said Britain knew the circumstances, including the concession's definite grant for a 60 period.
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London
Anglo-Persian Oil Co
Anthony Eden
Wheat Hold-Up Slackens in West Perth Patrols Maintain Order
Slackening wheat hold-up in West Perth on Tuesday. Police aging squads remain on duty in affected districts and are believed to have prevented several serious clashes that could have led to bloodshed.
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Perth
Reduction of State Members Pay
The salaries of members of the Legislative Assembly will be reduced starting December 1. The move affects all members and outlines the new pay scale effective from that date.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Rural Bank Bill to Reconstitute Savings Bank
In the Legislative Assembly the assistant Treasurer introduced a bill to reconstitute the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales. It will be renamed the Rural Bank of New South Wales with a new department to handle state finance and farmers debt relief. The bill authorizes retiring five commissioners and installing a three member board, with no new trading activities planned for now and a focus on existing customers.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Spooner
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales
Commonwealth Bank
New Bouth Wales Government Savings Bank
Rural Bank of New South Wales
Coris
Bradman Plans Holiday Break After Cricket
Bradman intends to rest before returning to cricket and may holiday during the Christmas season. His destination will be kept a close secret.
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Sydney
Bradman
Policeman Knocked Down by Car at Double Bay
Constable O Hara was struck by a motor car driven by Mr Justice James at Double Bay. He was pinned beneath the vehicle and rescued by Justice James and six others. He received hospital treatment for lacerations to the knee wrist hand and abrasions to the left forearm.
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Sydney
Constable O'Hara
Double Bay
Justice James
British diplomacy warns Persia over Teheran incidents
The British Minister in Teheran warned the Persian Government on December 3 that while an amicable settlement is hoped, Britain will take all legitimate measures to protect its interests. London said it will not tolerate damage to the company’s interests or interference with its premises or business conditions in Persia.
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Teheran
Persia
Large claim against LA Government in civil court
Adelaide report states W. Thomas and Co. Ltd. and W. T. Harrison and Co. Ltd., Port Adelaide millers, commenced a claim against the Government before the Civil Court. The action seeks £220,000 over the Harbour Board taking of certain wharves, with the Minister of Marine named as nominal defendant.
Bertram and Allen Plan Christmas Flight to England
Captain Bertram and co pilot G A Allen depart from Point Cook on Friday as the first leg of a flight to England. They hope to reach England before Christmas with their long distance venture underway.
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Melbourne
Bertram
G. A. Allen
Point Cook
England
Australian collapse in first test as Pataudi helps India reach 634
A volatile day at Randwick saw Australia bowled out for 192 after a brave stand by McCabe and Fingleton. Pataudi strode to a record 102 in 309 minutes, steering India to 634 all out in 603 minutes as O'Reilly claimed three for 10.
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England
Ames
Aman
Pataudi
Nagel
Ranjitsinhji
Duleepainhji
O'Reilly
McCabe
Jarwood
Woos
Oldfield
Indian
Australia in second innings stalls as Woodfull and Ponsford dig in
Australia trail by 144 as Woodfull and Ponsford open the innings with cautious blocks. McCabe and Fingleton mount a counter by pairing for a prolonged stand, McCabe reaching the 20s with a brisk boundary spree before Hammond tightens as maidens and singles test the resilience of England’s attack.
Richardson's End Leads Collapse in Australia Test
Australia faltered as Richardson fell first ball, followed by Hammond and Voce. Kippax and Fingleton built a stubborn stand, bringing the score to four for 61 at tea. Fingleton reached 100 in 131 minutes, then fell to Larwood. Nagel and Grimmett kept the crowd hopeful as Australia trailed by 104.
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Pataudi
Wall
Randwick
O'Reilly
Grimmett
Nagel
Fatsudil
Sull
Voce
Fingleton
McCabe
Vace
Hammond
Australia
Richardson
Kippax
Alngies
Larwood
Oldfield
Leyland
Toke m
Fingletin
Vope
Ione
Steels
Tarwood
Biakers
Balla
Verity
Ames
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Ponsford
Fonaford
Ault
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