Volunteers Rush To Man Ships In Picketing Clash
Dramatic developments in the shipping dispute unfold as seamen win licences to crew cargo steamers including the Talune bound for Hobart. Waterside Workers Federation in Sydney votes to work all ships while Auckland dockers refuse cargo on the Niagara. High Court action and police precautions accompany ongoing negotiations.
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Sydney
Talune
Hobart
Waterside Workers Federation
New Zealand
Auckland
Niagara
High Court
Ter
Shipping Office
Waterside Workers’ Federation of Australia
A.C.T.U
Aid
Volunteers flood companies amid port licenses and cargo
The report notes that many companies were overwhelmed with volunteers and that over 300 licences were issued from a total of 500. Two cargo vessels will depart the port in the early hours, with several others likely to leave tomorrow.
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Ee Ee
Licensing system extended to Newcastle and Brisbane ports
The henge and oranem system applies to sraanen in Newcastle with immediate effect. Mr. Menzies announced last night in a special gazette. Licensing officers for Brisbane and Newcastle will be appointed tomorrow by the Solicitor-General and the Director of Navigation.
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Sraanen
Newcastle
Nature Meg-General
Menzies
Adelaide
Brisbane
Knowles
Director of Navigation
Mr. East
Taroona Sails for Launceston in Inter-State Passenger Ride
Melbourne reports a volunteer crewed Taroona sailing for Launceston, first inter-state passenger trip since the hold up. A crew was chosen for the Huddart Parker freighter Goldbird, set to depart for Sydney on Friday. Skeleton crews were named for the Mernoo, likely to sail Saturday. The Nieuw Holland received a permit to carry inter-state passengers to Sydney, Brisbane, and Queensland ports.
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Melbourne
Launceston
Sydney
Nieuw Holland
Brisbane
Queensland
Employers Back Government Stand In Arbitration Controversy
The Employers Federation denounces opposition to Commonwealth law on conciliation and arbitration. President C M McDonald urged that authorities uphold the law and tipping services. He warned that if arbitration remains legal it must be obeyed by both employers and workers or else the act should be repealed.
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Bydney
Commonwealth
Shipping Ee
Employers’ Federation
C. M. McDonald
Federation
Ita
Peace proposal shown as a basis for League talks
London reports a last minute hurdle over the Hoare Laval proposals as Britain aims for a tripartite basis for discussion among the League Italy and Abyssinia. France accepts the plan and sends it to Rome and Addis Ababa while Aden heads to Geneva to present it to the League.
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London
Hoare- Laval
League
Italy
Abyssinia
the Times
Abyasinda
Rome
Addia Ababa
Anthony Aden
Geneva
M. Laval
Signor Mussolini
Paria
Haile Selasaie
House of Commons
Daily Telegraph
Agcervatore Romano
Marshal Badoglio
Im Eritrean
Takkaze
Baldwin
Atlee
Air Mail Rush Doubles Planes for Xmas Loading
The Minister for Defence Mr Parkhill said two planes will serve the Brisbane to Singapore leg of the overseas air mail route. They carry between 1 206 and 1 800 lb of mail and reach England by December 23. Return from Singapore is due December 16 with record ward mail. Strong passenger bookings are noted.
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Defence
Parkhill
Brisbane
Singapore
England
Draft plans on duplicating Darwin Singapore air service
Cabinet debates proposals to duplicate the Darwin Singapore section and Britain’s plan for England Australia air service. No decision due to need for financial and feasibility review. A sub-committee of Parkhill White Menzies Casey and McLachlan will study all aspects and report at February meetings.
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Darwin-Singapore
Britain
England
Australia
Comptroller of Civil Aviation
E. C. Johnston
Defence
Parkhill
Customs
White
Menzies
Casey
Senator McLachlan
Revival of Egyptian Constitution Convened by Parties
All political parties agree to present a joint petition to the King demanding the restitution of the 1923 constitution immediately. The move signals unity among parties as Cairo reports a revived push for constitutional restoration.
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Caino
Ellsworth Search Programme Altered by Cable
The Discovery II method for locating missing Antarctic explorers Ellsworth and companion will change after a cable to Prime Minister Lyons from M. Bruce. It outlines cooperation with the Wyatt Earp under Sir Hubert Wilkins, with plans to reach Magallanes and Bay of Wales for radio contact and possible pickup. The Polar Committee orders modifications to the Discovery for an early start and imply two aeroplanes to be sent to Melbourne.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Mr. Lyons
M. Bruce
Discovery
Wyatt Earp
Sir Hubert Wilkins
United States
Australia House
Magallanes
Chili
Hillaworth
Bay of Wales
Ellsworth
Bay
Cas
Australia
New Zealand
Polar Committee
Melbourne
Australian Greasy Merino Fleece Sets New Record
A new Australian record for greasy Merino fleece was set today with 307d paid for five bales from Yass New South Wales grown by George Merriman. Bidding opened at 22d and the lot sold for 28d per lb, amid keen competition and firm late-rate prices. Auction total 12,124 bales with 11,424 sold and 962 disposed of privately.
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Sydney
Yasa
G.W.M
Vale
Yass
New South Wales
George Merriman
Heresy Trial Proceedings Void Says Counsel
A. G. Hayes, Church of England parish minister at Merida, faces a resumed heresy trial before the Ecclesiastical Court after months’ adjournment. Hayes is charged with affirming false doctrine and conduct disgracing to a clergyman. His health improved after travel. Counsel Mr. Crampton argued the proceedings were void as ultra vires and contrary to natural law since the Archbishop acts as both accuser and judge.
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Melbourne
A. G. Hayes
Church of England
Merida
Ecclesastical
Hayes
Crampton
Crack Pilot for Rescue Plane Progresses to Magallanes
Richard Merill, a crack commercial pilot, selected to fly Ellaworth's rescue plane now in Kansas City for ski fittings. The craft will depart Kansas City on Thursday and is expected to reach Magallanes on Sunday or Monday.
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New York
Richard Merill
Ellaworth
Kansas City
Magallanes
Local Band Faces Budget Crisis Amid Student Participation
Fragmented report notes four school and municipal band members, including Yo Hace Bayern and Semane, may join a proposed ensemble. Financial strain has raised questions about the band’s future and possible restructuring.
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Rton
Yo Hace Bayern Vy van Semane
Protest Notice Echoes Against Crime In German Press
A fragment discusses a protest against a “terrible crime” and mentions terms like Signor Mussolini and German press references. The text notes SEE representatives including Mr B and a discussion of prestige and acceptance of an offer amid political tension.
terrible air disaster kills eleven near London in fog and rain
An Italian Savoya monoplane operated by Sabena crashed near Tataheld Kent while en route from Brussels to Croydon. Eleven aboard died including Sir John Carden. The craft was off course in low visibility and ice laden wings. Two other incidents mentioned include a cross country RAF crash and a South Australian airman returning home.
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London
England
Tataheld
Kent
Croydon
Belgium Sabena Company
Brussels
John Carden
Vickera Armstrong Ltd
Cologne
Tatafield
Pitsie Hill
O'Reilly
Schinnbrodt
Biggin Hill
North Sea
Channel
Lon
Don
Sir John Carden
Heaton
Sir John
G. Bomny
Australia
Gallipoli
Bomny
Air Ministry
Som‘ay
Belgium
Y Fanen
Crawford Survives Four-Set Test in Victorian Championship
In a tense men's singles match Crawford overcame Turnbull after a four set battle. Quist Hopman and Bromwich advanced. NSW juniors Bromwich and Hurley pushed Tonkin and Teague in a five setter doubles, while other results included Quist over Turvey and Hartigan defeating Blick in women's singles.
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Melbourne
J. Crawford
Don Wore
Crawford
Quist
Hopman
Bromwich
New South Wales
Hurley
B. G. Tonkin
W. Teague
Tonkin
Teague de Tope
Huxley
A. Quist
N. Turvey
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Fremantle
Taroona
Lees Smith
Anthony Eden
Ethiopia
Ethio
Techick Lawrence
AIR Service
Ae Veenne
All Meime Zietung
Mr. B. Pun
Nate Aum
Norway
Easen
R.A.F
Weet Humber
Bough
Marseilles
R. W. Gropler
Portsmouth
Turnbull
Schwarts
Bromwich Osen
Thompson
Miss Hartigan
M. Blick
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