Debts Debate Follows U S Note On December Payment
Washington dispatch reports Stimson’s note to Britain offers hope for debt re adjustment after the December 15 payment. A Belgian request for postponement arrives as House debate criticizes France and presses Congress to authorize debt policy actions.
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Prince George Hopes Visit Australia Memorial Service Remarks
London reports Prince George unveiled Governor Phillip's memorial after a Mildred's Church service. The Lord Mayor read the lesson and bishops attended. George paid tribute to Governor Phillip calling him an empire builder. He noted brothers' praise and hoped to visit Sydney Harbour, promising to remember Phillip's influence.
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Limelight on Judges in Leniency Claims Scandal
Report from Sydney cites perturbed police and judges amid a scandal over leniency in trials. Detectives allege criminals, including an American robber, are implicated as court proceedings are questioned.
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Confidence Men Caught In Sydney Note Scam
Two men were arrested in Sydney after passing a fake £100 note to a victim and receiving £6 for the transaction. The pair allegedly targeted a third man by pretending to give a private accounting error, then attempted to mislead him with a counterfeit bill. Police are investigating the matter as a confidence scam with more details to follow.
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American Farmers Push Inflation of Dollar Policy
The American Farm Bureau Federation today unanimously adopts a resolution urging currency reforms to boost the dollar. The measure seeks to advance gold pricing and stabilize the value of one ounce at about 20 dollars.
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£250 Damage Awarded Against Police
Sydney news reports that Hector Manfred Clarke, a Maroubra fruit and vegetable agent, sued Constable Edwin Irvine Batley for £1,000 damages over an alleged wrongful arrest and slander. The jury found the arrest lawful on reasonable betting law grounds, but ruled the search improper and awarded Clarke £250 in damages.
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Labour Split in Sydney Glebe Branch Vote
In Sydney at a Glebe branch meeting four executive members opposed the Gaarden Graves motion, energising the Socialisation group which expects to gain control of the executive within months.
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Air service could run before 1934
The Aeroplane notes the Anglo Australian Airways plan with Australian Government hopes for a 1934 start or sooner to test mail service. British carriers like Boulton Paul Avro and Spartan are mentioned as avenues. The piece forecasts possible discontinuation of the Perth Adelaide route while praising West Australian Airways for speed and regularity.
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Migration Debate in Commons
In the Commons a migration debate addressed accelerating colonial cooperation and Empire opportunities. Sir Shirley Benn urged business‑lined schemes while A Sommerville proposed a business board to survey Empire chances. Others backed state supervised mass migration and new settlements with Liverpool as a model, though the Dominions share unemployment concerns.
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Labour Conference to Represent Govt at Geneva Session
The Commonwealth Government will be represented by four government delegates and two non government delegates at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, opening in June. The agenda includes abolition of fee charging agencies, invalidity old age and widows’ insurances, and reduction of working hours. The government opted not to attend the preparatory technical conference on hours reduction for economy reasons.
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State Unemployed to Get Extra Rations at Christmas
In the Legislative Assembly today the Minister for Labour and Industry announced that the Government will provide an extra week of rations for all unemployed across the State for Christmas. Those called for one week of work receive food relief in addition to pay, while those on fortnightly employment will have one week of food relief deducted.
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Stabbing Mystery in Riley Street Surry Hills
James Smith a 70 year old penaloner was found with a deep rib wound after initially seeming fine. He collapsed hours later at Sydney Hospital with a one inch by three inch stab wound. police question residents but motive remains unclear.
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Canberra High School plan debated by Federal Cabinet
The Federal Cabinet discussed establishing a second High School at Canberra but did not finalize the decision. Overcrowding at Telopen Park High School and departing secondary students prompt urgent need for new facilities. Hotel Wellington has been used for exams. using St Gabriel's School at Red Hill may ease the problem and provide cover for additional high school needs.
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Tax reform debate grips Congress in Ogden Mills report
Secretary Ogden Mills urges a general 2 percent sales tax on manufacturers, arguing existing excises fail to raise expected revenue. He predicts a prewar deficit of 1,146 million dollars and calls for deep spending cuts to curb the deficit.
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Prohibitive Tariff Debate in Commons on US Wheat
In London, a Commons session saw Sir Basil Peto question government plans to deny interfering treaties and shift imports from the United States to Canada and other Empire parts. Mr. Baldwin replied there is nothing new to UK US relations, noting Canada’s two shillings and a quarter preference over foreign wheat.
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Telegraphic Lines Fail Across Sydney After Tree Falls
Telegraphic and telephonic communication between Sydney and the Southern districts was cut off today when main trunk line wires were torn down at Lansdowne Bridge near Liverpool by a falling tree. Traffic was restored several hours later.
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Moratorium Court Hears Interest Case
In Sydney a Moratorium Court session heard a moneylender claim £80 interest on a £60 loan. The magistrate ordered the respondent to pay £30 at a rate of 2 shillings 03 pence per week after testimony on 1927 varying amounts and repayments.
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International Intelligence Compendium Note
Under special arrangement Reuters World Service and other sources contributed to the overseas intelligence compilation in this issue. Rights in Australia and New Zealand are reserved.
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Taylor elected mayor of Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan Municipal Council last night elected Ald. H C Taylor unanimously to the office of mayor on the nomination of retiring mayor Ald W B Freebody. Ald. A K Johnston was elected deputy mayor.
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Bradman Takes Quiet Holiday From Sydney
Don Bradman left Sydney for a complete rest and will not return until the week after next, heading into parts unknown for a quiet holiday away from the city.
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Don Bradman
Local mayoral transition praised by council members
The retiring mayor received congratulations from Aldermen Johnston Collett Bruce Richardson O Brian and Abrahams. In reply the newly elected mayor thanked the council for the honor and noted the obligation to continue the business of the council. Alderman Taylor sought advice from Alderman Froa Body and thanked the others for their assistance.
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British Plea to Russia Over Press Language in Commons
In the House of Commons today, Under-Secretary Anthony Eden warned that Soviet actions risk complicating British Russian relations and harming ongoing negotiations. He urged the Soviet Government to apologise for Tzvestia's language and ensure future statements align with normal diplomatic conduct.
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Government seeks to push moratorium bill through council
The Government insists on the Moratorium HHL despite earlier defeats and aims to pass the bill in its original form. No developments were reported today, but it was agreed that adding members to secure passage is the likely solution. The Government has until Tuesday to arrange business in the Upper House.
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Second Test Chance Ex International Hopefuls
Ex international hopefuls discuss Australia England cricket test defeat. H Carter, former wicketkeeper, says no batsman can stop ball and England’s victory in first test isn’t decisive. B C Thompson returns from London urging optimism for the next test.
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State deficit over two millions hits early year
The state's revenue return for the first five months shows a deficit of £2,258,720 compared with £8,436,900 a year earlier. Receipts total £19,722,220, expenditures £222,078,910. Social services during the period account for £8,280,963.
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English Press View Of Test
The Times notes Bradman’s fielding lapses could have altered Sydney’s result but Australia has strong depth. English captains can foresee the remaining tests yet must maintain full energy. An editorial praises Australians as great cricketers and urges opponents not to alter tactics under criticism.
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Peshawar Sees Surge in Murders Amid Lawlessness
In Peshawar district, famed as the frontier hub, murders rose sharply with about five of every 200 deaths caused by violence. The district magistrate links the spike to anarchy blamed on Abdul Chattur Khan and the Red Shirt movement, noting murder levels rival New York City’s per capita.
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Test Fever In Paris Echoes Through Sports Coverage
A fragment notes seven French participants struck by a test fever during a Thursday match. It mentions English language broadcasts for learners and a leading newspaper Lintris néigeant publishing a cricket article, though the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.
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Meat Industry Busy Since 1914 Revival Boosts Australia
Melbourne reports meat prices rising in London. Angliss and Company Pty Ltd says the revival has lifted Australia’s meat industry value by over £30,000 in six weeks. Meat works are busier now than since the war, marking a profitable revival.
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Bedlam in the Reichstag as Nazis and Communists clash
In Berlin the Reichstag erupts as Nazis and Communists exchange volleys of ash trays telephones and other objects. The melee follows a deadly explosion at Premnitz Dye Works killing seven, with public galleries flooded by combatants and brawling officials afterward.
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Stamp Duties Lifted From Film Hire Bill Debate
In the Legislative Assembly the assistant-Treasurer Mr Spooner moved a resolution to amend the Stamp Duties Bill relating to stamp duty on agreements for motion picture hire. He aimed to fix the rate at one shilling for every £257 of consideration or similar measure.
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Amy Johnsgniss Plans Return Flight
Amy Johnsgniss outlines her return flight plans and travel arrangements in a brief note. She indicates timing and route considerations for resuming her journey after a layover.
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Mrs Mollison Ness Plans Return Flight via Four Stops
Mrs Mollison Ness John son rests at Hermanus seaside resort and will fly back to England Sunday morning. She has arranged to leave at seven o'clock and will make four stops at Mossa medes Suala Gao and Oran before arriving back in England.
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Tax Bill Debate Portrait of Industry and Government
Mr Spooner raised concerns over a tax measure on the film industry describing heavy taxation and retrospective effects to March 198. Mr Baddeley opposed the measure arguing it favors film producers and alleged a covert alliance between the government and picture show interests. The resolution passed 42 to 16, approving the bill.
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Taxation at Source Debate In Parliament
Accountant Neilson Arwood as chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants testified before the Taxation Committee today. He opposed taxation at source, citing large sums and resulting disputes and costly vigilance. He argued the Commissioner’s method for determining distributable income was arbitrary and often applied with brutal inequality.
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Fourteen Killed in Albuquerque Coal Pit Explosion
A blast at the Albuquerque Cerrillos Company's mine in New Mexico killed fourteen men today. The remaining 46 miners escaped, with the disaster filing into the early reports of the incident and the rescue effort underway.
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