Constitutional Conference For Additional Powers In Australia
A lengthy session at State Parliament House in Melbourne opened the Premiers Conference with ministers absent due to illness. Prime Minister Lyons defended the Commonwealth’s revenue role, arguing against broader state access to tax income and urging federation reform through a cautious budget focus and a future committee approach.
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Victoria
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Victoria Opposes Change To Company Law Policy
Melbourne report notes deputy promised Victoria would not alter to a fourfold company law, arguing state control unlikely to be economical. The statement hints at concerns about broad disruption and the potential impact on administration and public funds.
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NSW Premier Warns on Overlapping Awards Crisis
Melbourne reports that NSW Premier Stevens urged federal-state cooperation to resolve overlapping awards amid industrial tensions. He warned NSW will act to end overlaps if Canberra fails to agree, citing railway services and economic stability as stakes. Stevens also argued against altering federal canalization and favored preserving constitutional stability while seeking enhanced state taxing powers.
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Vote of Confidence for New French Premier Amid Turmoil
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies, guarded by 3000 police and soldiers, voted 402 to 125 to sustain Premier Doumergue. He pledged a balanced budget and moral renewal, while Socialist Blum condemned the closure of debate as a fascist coup. France seeks world peace through stability.
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SA Protest Seeks Federal Financial Reform Consensus
A South Australian protest claims Premier Sutlar voiced belief that five states back constitutional financial reform. The article says if the Commonwealth rejects the reform principle, state representatives would press Melbourne talks. It notes prior understanding that the Commonwealth would cooperate with states on a reform scheme for corporations in the constitution.
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Conference adopts social services fraud and waste pact
A federal and Brute Ministers conference reached agreement on cooperative administration to curb social services fraud and waste. The plan includes sharing information on individual assistance across Commonwealth and state governments and outlines that social services departments will provide data to the federation.
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British Attitude to Russian Affairs in Moscow
The Soviet granted Russian citizenship to Dimitro, Tanel, and Popoff, three linked to the Roichstag fire trial, as the Bulgarian Government dissociated itself. A drafting committee for Commonwealth Constitution realignment was urged, with debate on interstate trade and taxation methods between Commonwealth and state levels.
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French Goods New British Duties Question in Commons
The article notes a question in the House of Commons about new British duties on French goods. It references Austria news and possible developments affecting early action by the League Council. The scene involves the acting Leader of the Opposition and foreign secretary, with discussions on import duties and international responses.
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Bread Sells at Hidden Price Inspires Local Buzz
A brief local note reports bread selling at a hidden price, sparking curiosity about a recent nearby event. Read as a fragment, the item suggests shoppers noticed unusual pricing during a community gathering held a few days ago.
France Replies To German Note On Disarmament Demands
Paris reports France rejects Germany’s disarmament stance and insists on considering all forces and equalization only after formations are integrated into agreed effectives. The French aide memoire remains firm against the German questionnaire and non aggression pact scope linked to Locarno.
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Berlin Attitude on French Reply in Disarmament Talks
Berlin reports the government remains skeptical that France will deliver a disarmament concession. The Thursday briefing suggests little expectation of a breakthrough and notes tensions in the alliance stance.
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Naval defence not to replace navy says former NSW governor
London Thursday. Bir Dudley de Chair, former Governor of New South Wales, dismissed the idea that air power can substitute for the navy. He argued aeroplanes cannot escort merchant ships to England or operate for weeks in the mid Pacific and mid Atlantic. He urged more officers and warned disarmament would embolden Germany.
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MCC Advisor Condemns Leg Theory At Nottingham Dinner
Lord Belper, MCC Advisory Committee member, denounced what Australians call body line as leg theory in a Nottingham Criviet Club dinner. He said the MCC was closely considering the leg before wicket rule to prevent use of the gun in guarding the wicket.
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Britian Billiards Champion to Contest World Championship in Australia
The British billiards player Davie will travel to Australia to compete in the world billiards championship held in Jelbourme during the Centenary event. The All AIL team won and Toft TM wore will bow to the hands of the Australian Billiards Association.
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Australia
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Billarda Asociation
End of Austrian revolt signals near ceasefire
Government gains upper hand as fighting winds down in the provinces. After Dr. Doltuse proclaims general amnesty, numerous surrenders occur and Socialist Defence Corps members flee Vienna. A large stock of arms and ammunition is confiscated.
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Dr. Doltuse
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Pitiful Stories of Hardship in Vienna Slum Dwellings
A Vienna dispatch details bombardment wrecking municipal tenements once praised as model housing. Women sheltering in cellars faced locked doors and shattered homes as shells fell. About 30 children and around 40 women were killed nationwide amid martial law rescinded at Cardinal Thouser’s request.
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Britain votes on import duties amid French trade clash
In Westminster the House of Commons backed Walter Runciman's motion to approve an Import Duties order aimed at reducing French imports and British exports to France after the Paris quote dispute. The debate highlighted wartime tensions, economic strain, and calls for a measured response to protect Britain’s industry and workers.
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Pat Mally
Adverse German Trade Balance Reported in January
Terlin reports that January trade returns show an adverse German trade balance for the first time in four years. The monthly figures indicate a continuing deficit amid sluggish exports and rising imports, underscoring ongoing economic pressures in Germany.
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