Parasites Labour MP Attacks Government in Commons
In London on Monday Labour MP Herbert Morrison denounced government policy in the House of Commons saying Labour would reform social provision when in power. He claimed economic parasites profit from others' rents and profits while vowing to extend measures beyond the working class to middle and professional groups. Cries and cheers erupted from both sides as Labour leaders pressed their case.
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London
House of Commons
Herbert Morrison
Labour
J. Hi Thomas
Licensing System in Force Seamen Defiantly Act
Sydney seamen adopt a defiant stance as licensing under the Transport Workers Act is set to start in Sydney and Melbourne with plans to extend to other ports. Newcastle miners threaten to withhold coal from ships crewed by non union labor as seamen vote to back the licensing system. The meeting, led by J Keenan, calls on the High Court to grant urgent relief while urging swift action by the Meike Committee and Commonwealth Arbitration Court.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Lyona
Melbourne
Gazetteed regulations licensing seamen under Transport Workers Act
Commonwealth Government gazetted seamen licensing rules applying to Melbourne and Burnley noting licensing officers J J Dirsu in Burnley and AR Cross in Melbourne. Employment committee to assess sea suitability and direct applications on a first come first served basis. noncompliant workers may be de licensed.
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Transport Workers Act
Melbourne
Burney
J. J Dirsu
Beast
Byaney
AR. Cross
Waternise
No Coal For Non-Union Ships In Strike Era
A New South Wales/Newcastle telegram reports friction in the union movement over licensing for craft unionists. Mr Menzies predicts quick applications for licences, with early applicants favored. Melbourne officials and water-side unions show divided support while the Federal Waring Stewards and Pantrymen's Union urges members to adhere to the award and avoid remnant disputes. Volunteer ship crews respond with broad enthusiasm for employment, while administration seeks to avoid tomorrow's conflicts through special arrangements.
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Newcastle
Northern
Board of Manage
Garey
J. Johnson
Melbourne
Married Women Teachers Bill Moves In Assembly
Government recognition of improved posting results in the introduction of a bill by Minister Drummond to amend the Married Women Teachers Act. It seeks to allow married women to remain in the service or retire at will, with 800 to 1000 waiting appointments now to be absorbed. An upcoming crossing and further accommodations noted as delays continue.
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Rydney
Umlaourne
Onghers
Malbourne-Launceston
Dalton
Atlanta
Georgia
Lincoln
Ellsworth
Stecy
Italy
Bat
Texas
Licensing of Seamen and Crew Under Commonwealth Rule
The discussion outlines licensing for seamen and crew under imperial and Commonwealth authority. It covers who may receive licenses, the licensing fee, renewals, and penalties for noncompliance. Measures address refusal to work, discipline, intimidation, and interference with licensing officials.
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Searoan
Ehteen
Tau
Trans Atlantic Air Services Plan New Winter Summer Routes
Pan American Airways Inc and Imperial Airways Ltd formed an agreement to start transatlantic service next year. The planned route will connect Washington with Bermuda and the Azores via Newfoundland and Ireland, operating in winter and summer seasons.
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Washington, Mo
Panamaritan Airways Inc
Imperial Airways
New- Aignes Yent
Ah Landon
Bain
Azores
Bermuda
Over-Subscribed Commonwealth Loan Exceeds Target
The Commonwealth loan of 7.5 million pounds closed with total subscriptions reaching 7.8 million pounds and 7,670 subscriptions. Chairman R. G. Casey said the prospectus reserves the right to partial allotments if over-subscription occurs, though all subscriptions may be taken in full.
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Commonwealth Loan
Loan Council
R. G. Casey
Ellsworth Disturbance in Britain Over Abyssinia Offer
Reports claim that Sir Samuel Hoare and M Laval proposed handing over large Abyssinian territory to Italy in a settlement of the Italo Abyssinian dispute. Opposition leaders vow to demand government explanations and oppose territorial concessions feared unacceptable to Abyssinia.
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London
Samuel Hoare
M. Laval
Italy
News Chronicle
Paria
Abyssinia
Mussolini
Archibald Sinclair
Hugh Dalton
Labour Party
British Cabinet Endorses Proposals Amid Blank Statement
British cabinet endorses new proposals while Mr. Baldwin declines to comment. The disputed plan involves a chartered company linked to wartime wage policy, with Britain and France considering joint action and related naval or diplomatic moves.
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MR. Baldwin
Miners Back Strike at New Award Clash
The Northern Miners Federation backed the strike against a new award. Leaders urged nonunion labor to refrain from production as miners prepared to support the action. They warned that prolonged stoppages could bring widespread hardship and spark a broader shift in Australia’s industrial system.
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Mincea Federation
Minsra
Austraia
Serious incidents on American ships reported
Fragmentary Navy note describes turbine gear issues aboard vessels, fault blamed on a fuiled gear causing delays and belay problems. Limited readable names and dates indicate a routine maintenance or technical fault investigation on multiple ships.
Privy Council Dried Fruits Appeal Cabinet Discusses Representation
Cabinet discussed Commonwealth representation before the Privy Council in the dried fruits case involving Adelaide merchant F A James. Attorney-General Adena es was to appear. Cabinet expected a tentative date for hearing and seeks approval of Privy Cases.
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Commonwealth
Privy Council
F. A. James
Adelaide
Adensies
Maying
Cass
Joourme
Birth control topic stirs faith leader in Lismore address
In Lismore a coadjutor bishop, Dr Farrelly, condemned birth control and warned that public advocates would harm humanity and Australia. He cited government statisticians predicting 87 million population in 1930, noting actual figures around 6 million in the continent by 1936.
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Casino
Lismore
Dr Farrelly
Farrelly
Australia
Naval Ratios and Japan Push for Equal Defense
The naval conference opened with Admiral Nagano stating his government will not accept old ratio limits and defends equal national defense for all. Japan seeks abolition or drastic reduction of offensive ships and aims to keep ships needed for self defence, while Britain and America resist lowering the common upper limit.
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London
Nagano
Greas
Bria
Américas
Ita
Lord Mayor Ald Howie Elected in Civic Reform Victory
Lord Mayor Alderman Howie wins as Civic Reform defeats Labour move by party slate. Civic Reform gains control while Labour opposition loses ground, reshaping city leadership.
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Labour
Motes
Civic Reform
Quiet Mussolini Heads Italy Amid Senate Buzz
Rome observed a restrained Mussolini era as he spoke briefly in the Senate praising the nation’s support. Government broadcasts indicated a calm approach, with Italian women and officials noting proposals acceptable and the Duce promising to defend Italy’s interests vigorously.
French Assurance to Britain headlines and wording
A fragmentary note claims France will assure Britain of support if attacked, reflecting postwar security rhetoric. The text mentions a promised guarantee and evokes alliance dynamics but lacks concrete details or official statements.
Unclear Entry on General Licence Noted
Fragments describe a general licence issue with references to entities and dates unclear due to OCR errors. The readable text hints at permissions or regulatory context but lacks concrete, extractable details or named subjects to confirm a coherent event or outcome.
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J. Keenan
Bemvos
Meike Committee
Commonwealth Arbison Court
Into Opera
Miners
Mr. Menzies
Jobe
Federal Waring Stewards, and Pantrymen's Union
Mir. A Moats
IL l
Accouing
John Burke
St Toast
Echney Sce
Wleiked
RUSH
Bass Strait
Beaien
Mr. Lyons
Seamen's Union
Nonth
Air Services
Britain
Paris
Brijah
Nawa Chronicle
Bignor Mamolini
Ti In
Pope
Londom
Manday
Nes Mt
Ae Hoare-Laval Propeaala i
France
Kanye
Borton
Aluc
Warty Im Marah
Christ
Japan
Naval Conference
Ald
Howie
Rome
Sipeelie
Signor Mussolini
Uae
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