Theodore's Victory at Premier's Conference
The conference adjourned after Theodore dominated discussions on his financial scheme. Proposals to pay overseas interest were ridiculed, and ministers agreed to balance budgets while aiming to curb wholesale price falls. A resumption is planned after Theodore meets the Commonwealth Bank Board chairman.
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Te Ee
Theodore
Eo Steee
Ee Eee
Lisdaonay
Wen Somlk Wales
Eee Ag
Barnes
Queensland
Vic
James Mitchell
Theodore Will Hae
Barictvegl Bank
MR LANGS HEAVY INTEREST BILL AND GOLD STANDARD
A historical report discusses government debt burdens in Australia, noting overseas borrowing reach and rising interest payments amid deflation. It outlines plans to fund debts, restructure overseas commitments, and consider moving from a gold standard to a paper pound monetary unit aligned with Australia’s produce.
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N.M.W
Avery
Avatralla
Commonwealth
Australia
Britain
New South Wales
Captain's Flat plans wait on railway development
Lake George Metal Corporation outlines future plans at Captain's Flat tied to railway progress from Bungendore. Directors note ore tonnage near 2,000,000 tons with average 7.5 percent copper and potential 80,000 extra tons. plant erection deferred until railway construction is settled.
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Lake George Metal Corporation
Captain's Flat
Bungendore
J. ‘. Agnew
Lake George Co
Wand Thux Ho
Lake George
Ting
Redistribution of NSW Divisions Ends Robertson's Country Status
The Redistribution Commission completes NSW state reallocation. Robertson loses its country division status as parts are absorbed by Cowper Gwydir Macquarie and New England. The proclamation sets quotas and notes large variances in metropolitan divisions.
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New South Wales
Robertson
Polian
Campaly
Harecourt
Parkes
Gatley
Lenkhuret
Barton
Bankstown
Hankstown
Belmore
Lakertia
Punch
Cowper
Gwyilir
Macquarie
New England
Denied intrigues blur Labour cabinet reorganization
Federal Labor whip E C Riley denied rumors of a left wing push to reconstruct the cabinet. Dr Keane arrived and rejected claims of plotting with Eldridgen, stressing concern for Australia’s crisis and awaiting the party meeting on February 28 to decide the government’s rehabilitation plan.
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Rydney
Laboye
E .C, Riley
Ite Polley
Ve Keane
Sydney
Taritt
Keane
Eldriden
Australia
Lang Attacks Budget Plan In Brutally Critical Speech
In Canberra today Mr Lang faced opposition attacks in New South Wales over a repudiation claim, with Mr Bavin branding the policy insane. Mr Bruxner countered that Labour would not repudiated debt, warning that deposits and policyholders would face reduced interest and widespread harm to savers across Britain and Australia.
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Jane
Rane AE
Ulmi
Governmenta Wan
Niemeree
Mey Kou
Wales
Wanen
Uta
Leanne
Australia
Niemeyer
Dankeow
Tudor
Hay
Oua
Eghey
Poe
Lang
Canberra
New South Wales
Bavin
Beitith
Nowa South Wales
Ihla
Bruanat Uld T Polley
Labour
Mr. Bruxner
Boeing
Labour Party
Aimilarly
Ite Annuzance
Geverment
Great Britain
Mystery Of Stranded Japanese Ships Near Point Clontes
Perth report says two Japanese steamers Bhunnel Maru and Chokutu Maru run aground on a reef near Point Clontes. The Chokutu Maru crew prepared to abandon ship as rescuers head to aid. Weather described as fine with no distress call received from the Heamer Koulings. reasons for grounding remain unclear.
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Perth
Point Clontes
Huwern
GENERAL BUTLER NO COURT MARTIAL REPRIMANDED INSTEAD
The War Department decided against a court martial for General Butler. He will be reprimanded after Secretary Adams received Butler’s letter explaining his Mussolini remark. Butler expressed regret and said his comment should be confined to a private setting before officials.
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Washington
Bundayavy Department
Wagowo Cemant
Butter
Marsohtal
Adams
Butler
Mussolini
United States
Tray
Butler Anid Et
Rmarka
Bussolini
Page Defended by Party Whip In Political Split
Dr Earle Page faces internal party pressure as A J Bunner secretary of the Country Party says Page was the party’s choice but could yield to a different option if asked. Bunner lauds Page as a top political mind capable of shaping bold ideas into action while noting critics attack him for political opposition rather than positive positions.
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Pydnicy
A. J. Bunter
BBR
Country Party
Mr. Munter
Warships Not Visiting Hobart Before New Zealand Disaster
Incomplete report notes pre arrangements between New Zealand and the Commonwealth. Two New Zealand warships would join the Australian fleet near Hobart, with uncertain timing and terms. The text is fragmented and unclear about dates or outcomes.
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New Zealand
Commonwealth
Robart
Unclear historic writ dates cited in noisy notice
Fragmentary OCR note references a writ return and dates such as Wednesday March polling and March 14. See mentions of a Knute or Mek Sydney and a station writ, with multiple garbled terms. The readable items indicate a legal notice involving a writ return and dates in March, but details are indiscernible.
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Tie Hpouker
Wootativen
Sydney
Knute
Benefits Refused to Foreigner
An official decision denies extending provisions of the Fire Offendars Act to Frank Camia and Mvemaniam, citingForeigner status and related eligibility constraints as the basis for refusing the requested benefits.
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Fyoney
Thuragar
Armetrope
Frank Camia
Mvemaniam
Lismore Flood Support Opens as Water Recedes
Sydney reports relief funds launched by the mayor and Chief Secretary to aid the needy as flood waters fall in Lismore. Hundreds gather at showgrounds and streets to collect clothing and essential relief while homes near the river begin reopening after rapid receding levels.
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Sydney
Liumare
BF Dixtiesn
Frattentedd Lys
Liemare Sili Jncial
Flooding Impacts Brisbane Crops and Districts
Water receded in many food areas as towns in the Oxley district remained waterlogged. Brisbane City Council distributes disinfectant to curb disease. Floods along the Logan and Albert Rivers caused extensive damage to orchards and banana crops in the Wooloowin area.
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Brisbane
Oxley
Logan
Albert
Wout
Ela
Brisbane flood danger passes in Oxley district
Flood danger eases in Brisbane after water covers many Oxley district homes. Most areas are out of danger though it will likely take a week before residents can return to their houses.
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Brisbane
Oxley
Real Denta
Hamea
World trade Europe gets lighter share in exports
A London Sunday briefing from 1938 notes shifts in Britain’s export composition per a League of Nations review. Textiles drop from 37 percent to 29 percent while machinery and vehicles rise, with other categories increasing for European trade, signaling changing global demand patterns.
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London
Baague of Nations
Statement of Claim in Mungana Case
A statement of claim in the Villingana action was served on defendants’ solicitors. Weeks are allowed to file a defence. The article notes rapid economic shifts with the United States Britain and France using more national income for domestic needs, boosting imports over exports while borrowing nations face credit constraints and forced balance adjustments.
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Brisbane
Europe
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Hungary
Bowman
Jugoslavia
British Settlers Complaints Heard in Victoria
Victorian government faced complaints at Melbourne hearings as the Boys Commission examined grievances from settlers. Concerning documents and communications with London were discussed, with testimonies raising concern over government actions and procedures.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Boys Commission
Agesticate
Griavancos Tees
Thane Malgraaeis
London
Commonwealth Femanie Wage Reform Starts February
A three day sequence in Melbourne outlines a new Commonwealth policy on wage controls. The plan proposes ten per cent steps toward a standard wage threshold for applicators, with implementation set to begin in February. The outline stresses compliance and ongoing adjustments by authorities.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Femanie
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Commonwealth Bank Board
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Otdlown
N.W.W
N.S.W
West Sydney
Avta
Earle Page
Hobart
Dette
Lismore
Mungana
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