Final ballot in New South Wales Legislative Council election
The fourth and final ballot for 15 council seats produced 65 of 78 candidates with votes, only one hitting a quota on the first count. Four informal votes contrasted with 14 last ballot, amid heated lobbies when two UAP members nearly fought over a vote exchange agreement. one man fled Parliament House.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
N Sit
Lang
Mesars
Warden
Fitzgerald
Mowe
A. Sinclair
Bennett
Sons
A. Graves
Lab
J. Culbert
Collins
Mitel
A. Hamsley
Fr. P. Knesshaw
U.ap
Nicholas
Gordon Bennett
W. Brennan
F. Bryant
LAP
A. Campbell
H. Lethmar
WAP
Y. Bale
U.cp
Mra. Webster
Kg, Brookes
U.A B
W. Dickton
Percival
U.ai
Pillans
Mr. Shakespeare
Stitt
Walker
UAB
Whiddon
Akburel
Hed
Buckley
Clapin
U.ab
Cowburn
Davoren
Fatkingham
Gibb
Hymes
Kilburn
Ma Paip
Parker
Misa Preston Stanley
Roda
Bavege
G. J. Sinclair
Blorey
Tate
U.A.P
Parliament House
al Tegedad
Melbourne Cable Debates New York Debts Views
Melbourne reports on MCC Cable New York debts with Prime Minister Lyons denying plans for a sterling loan to buy US assets. The dollar’s trend draws close scrutiny by government advisers as the cable from London is reviewed by board members including Mr Oxlade and Victorian member Mr Wally.
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Melbourne
Lyons
Commonwealth
London
United States
Bruce
Ine
Con
Mr. Oxlade
Hna
Britain Limits Disarmament Talks Amid Franco German Tensions
In London on Thursday Sir John Simon told the Cabinet that the Foreign Office favors cautious disarmament talks while awaiting clearer positions from other powers. Lord orell will return to Paris to meet M Boncour and clarify Britain’s stance on commitments. Britain upholds Locarno guarantees for the Franco German and Belgian frontiers and refuses additional European frontiers or automatic sanctions.
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London
John Simon
Foreign Office
Orell
Paris
M. Boncour
Britain
France
Europe
Costly Tug Handed to Defence for Fleet Provisions
The tug boat, under construction at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, cost £18,600 and will be handed to the Defence Department for provisioning the fleet and transporting ratings between Garden Island and the shore. Cabinet today confirmed the decision as part of ongoing negotiations to keep the Dockyard active.
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Melbourne
Thuresay
Cockatoosaland
Defence Department
Garden Island
Commonwealth
Emma OE
Senator Reveals U.S. Stabilization Objective in Dollar Plan
Senator Thomas said the New York Federal Reserve was negotiating with the Bank of England and the Bank of France to stabilize the dollar at gold 2 cents, denouncing stabilization above 50 cents as dangerous. He warned a higher stabilization could wreck the current recovery program and noted the pound sterling at 4 dollars 34 cents.
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Washington
Thomas
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Bank of England
Bank of France
Foreign Exchange Market Moves Up Dollar Reaches High
The foreign exchange market saw the dollar hit two new highs while the sterling and the franc fell in value. The rise in the dollar contrasted with declines for key European currencies, signaling shifting investor sentiment and potential impact on trade and inflation.
Irish Senate Denounces Blue Shirt Raid and Dictatorship Fears
The Irish Senate condemned the Blue Shirts raid as a breach of constitutional rights and warned of a possible dictatorship. Speakers accused the government of overreach, while Rutledge claimed the party sought power and discussed a large following. The debate highlighted fears of intimidation and calls to rely on the national army and police for peace. The motion passed and the session adjourned to December 14.
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Oman
J. G. Douglas
Majors
Cosgrove
O'Dury
United Ireland
Ruttledge
Blue Shirts
Traspurer
Republican Army
National Army
Moscow Agents More Active in India Reports
Moscow agents have intensified subversive activity in India over recent months. A new plan by Moscow aims to organize loyalty troops and unite various Indian and covert groups to overthrow British rule.
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Talcutta
Indin
Bmoacow
India
Leyaity
Iadlas
Shomzet
Tidus
Mosler
One Farthing Costs Application in Wydeny Case
A verdict for the plaintiff was returned by the court in Abereign against Hugh Deslaon. The case concerns damages and a request for costs. An application for a certificate was noted, with references to Wy Mt and Florida in the scattered text.
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Wydney
Ud Che Abereign Talonir
Hugh Deslaon
S.certificete
Tes
Onda Wy Mt
Breakaway Scouted Melbourne Amidboard Rumors
Breakaway scout Melbourne signals in early May as Australia Canoe Association rumors surface about key personnel departures. TM notes board discussions and potential roster changes.
China to Abolish Penalty in New Criminal Code
The draft criminal code outlines abolishing the death penalty for certain offenses and redefining penalties. Authorities aim to modernize justice while ensuring accountability for serious crimes.
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China
Canadian Trade On Increase Amid Turbulent Year
Ottawa reports improving trade for the period, with November totals reaching 60.4 million in exports and 44944,020 dollars in imports, versus the prior year’s 197.7 million. For eight months of the year, trade neared 396.0 million dollars, slight year over year.
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Ottawa
Canada
Hiltan
Aid for Completion of Giant Liner Reported in London
Government financial aid to finish a partially built giant Cunarder liner was signed by the Chancellor in the House of Commons today. The move aims to accelerate completion of the large ocean liner as Britain seeks to bolster its maritime prestige and cargo capacity.
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London
Bxis House
Commana Toaday
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
House of Commons
Intense Cold Grips Europe as Deaths Rise in Switzerland
A severe cold wave tightens its grip on Europe with Switzerland reporting multiple weather related fatalities. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions as residents endure freezing temperatures and travel disruptions. Reports also note wildlife encounters linked to the extreme weather.
Government to Hit Hard Warning to Foreign Nations
In London on a cold continent, reports describe heavy snow in Venice and Trieste, widespread frost in Poland and Switzerland, and deaths in Vienna. Wolves attacked an express train in Bessarabia and a wedding cake was broken with an axe. In Parliament, debates on shipping subsidies continue as Britain defends anti subsidy policy and contemplates protective tariffs to safeguard maritime interests.
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London
Venice
Rieste
Bliazard
Poland
Switzerland
France
Vienna
Bessarabia
J. W. Leech
Italy
United
Neil McLean
Lab
Board of Trade
Herbert Remuel
Walter Fumelmas
Britain
Western Australia Agent-General Links World Troubles to Tariffs
Sir Hal Colebatch told a luncheon of the Individualist Movement that the world’s troubles stem from tariffs and related policies. He argued tariffs initially aid the people but eventually harm customers overseas and cited Britain and the Dominions as sharing a low mood due to sound economic principles that served during war.
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London
Western Australia
Hal Colebatch
Han Colebatch
Britain
Dominions
Trade relations between Australia and New Zealand
Melbourne Thursday reports negotiations on trade questions between Australia and New Zealand. A delegation may be sent if the New Zealand Government accepts Prime Minister Lyons invitation. If New Zealand cannot arrange, an Australian minister could visit New Zealand in the near future.
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Melbourne
Australia
New Zealand
Dominions
Lyons
Aum
Rebels Escape From Spanish Gaol Underground Tunnel
Rebels slipped through an underground tunnel to break from a Spanish jail but were recaptured. Authorities report the escape details remain under investigation and the incident involved other inmates and guards.
Delegation to Japan Proposed by Sir Charles Kingaford
A brief note describes a delegation to Japan toward improving ties with the Southrn Crow over a proposed plan to Yoko in the Southrn Crow and mentions Prime Minister Me Lyces and Sir Charles Kingaford as leading figures.
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Dale
Fation
Yoko
Lyces
Sir Charles Kingaford
Royal wheat industry committee named by Prime Minister
The Royal Commission on wheat and bread prices is formed with Sir Herbert Gepp as chairman. Members include Professor M. Wadham of Melbourne University and S. P. M. Sheedy, Sydney accountant. The panel will study all functions of the industry and report on price disparities between wheat and bread.
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Melbount
Thut Teday
Royal Camoufasion
Brentgals
Mr. Lacan
Herbert Gepp
Frofemmor
M. Wadham
School of Agriculture
Melbourne University
P.M. Sheedy
Rydney
Fortunes and Names Echo in Old London Tasting Ledger
The fragmentary text hints at liquor imports and fortunes tied to London trade in an era likely referencing 19th century commerce. Mentions of names such as Fronzy Darwoat and Siumutacharee appear amid garbled OCR, with a reference to the year 1822.
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London
Thomas Sire
Ima Ru
Flood Rains Cyclonic Storm A Sydney
A flood and cyclonic storm affected Sydney today with heavy rains sweeping the region. The weather system centered southeast of the Great Barrier area, impacting New South Wales and Victoria with strong winds and rainfall.
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Australia Board of Caichast
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McLean
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