Australian Convertions Open in London on 21 Million Loan
The Australian High Commissioner announced the final Commonwealth conversion offering 21 636 550 pounds at 3 per cent. The loan, redeemable 1954 59, will be cash conver sion open Thursday with a 97 percent price and a fortnight for conversions. Several state portions are listed with specific amounts in New South Wales Victoria and Queensland bonds. The Times lauds Australia’s progress as overseas conversions conclude and Mr Bruce notes satisfaction with results.
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London
Bruce
New South Wales
Victorian
Queensland
the Times
Australia
Commonwealth Financial Adviaery
Avery
London Works With Referee On Australia Sacrifices
Rich Lompp Well London met with a good referee to discuss Australia’s sacrifices. The brief notes the discussion centered on the need for balanced aid and international support.
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London
Australia
Anglo-Soviet Trade Treaty Details Published
The Anglo-Soviet commercial agreement text was published today confirming a three month lead to. The pact allows either side to signal vetoes on home production and promises most favoured nation treatment for imports. It sets payment terms, credits, and a four year balance of payments framework between the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union.
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London
Tide TV
United Kingdom
Gert Union
Admiral Returned in By Election
The North Portsmouth by election returns Admiral Birnee Keyes as the Conservative winner following the accession of Bir Bertram to the Peerage. The report notes Keyes secured the seat amid post accession shifts in local politics.
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London
Portsmouth
Cerasio
Bir Bertram
Birnee Keyes
Industrial Board Sits Next Week Over Union Wage Claim
The Industrial Board will hold a session at Abbrt Hall on Monday. One claim is listed for hearing the Federal Brick Tile and Pottery Industrial Union of New South Wales seeking 8 shillings a week for adults and 9 shillings and 6 pence for juniors.
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New South Wales
Internal loan of ten million to be floated this year
Melbourne reports that the Loan Council will consider a proposal to float an internal loan of ten million pounds within the next few months. It is believed the amount can be raised at a satisfactory interest rate. Doubt remains about establishing an open market like London for Tenerbilla.
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Melbourne
Ttim
Lonin
Jamboree fosters global scout ties says Baden Powell
Lord Baden Powell told Australian scouts periodical jamborees boosted mutual understanding. He noted easier contact for South and Central American and Asian contingents to Australia than Europe and urged more personal visits from groups in Mexico California British Columbia China Malaya Siam East Indies Ceylon Kenya Mauritius and South Africa.
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Baden Powell
South and Central America
Mexico
California
British Columbia
Australia
Europe
China
Siam
East Indies
Ceylon
Kenya
Mauritius
South Africa
Ibourne
Australasia
Queensland Cotton Board and yarn manufacturers pact announced
The Minister for Customs Mr White announced an agreement requiring manufacturers to buy all estimated requirements to December 31 next from the Queensland Cotton Board. Manufacturers may buy further supplies if yearly opportunities permit. The minimum Queensland cotton sale is about 11 000 bales, 100 percent of the estimated crop.
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Melbourne
Queensland Cotton Board
Cotton Board
Mr. White
Queensland
McCabe to Reappear in Flannels Saturday Return
Sydney reports Stan McCabe, recently operated on, will reappear on the cricket field on Saturday for Mosman against St George. He will bat but not bowl as he returns to action after hospitalization.
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Sydney
Stan McCabe
Bills
Mosman
St. George
Prince George to Tour Australia on HMS Buasex
The itinerary shows Prince George sailing from Portsmouth August 31 aboard HMS Buasex to Port Said September 8 arriving September 10 then Colombo September 20 to September 24 Fremantle October 4 to October 8 Adelaide October 12 to October 16 Melbourne October 18. The vessel will be refitted and recommissioned after the voyage and further details await Prince George’s return from South Africa.
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Prince Georgy
Australia
Prince George
Portsmouth
Port Said
Colombo
Eptember
Fremantle
Adelaide
Melbourne
H.M.S. Buasex
Prince
South Africa
Big Air Race Draws Many Americans to Compete
Bernt Balchen in Sydney reports that many prominent American flyers will likely enter the centenary air race. The Ellsworth expedition plane boasted a 7000 mile range with two stops at Calcutta and Melbourne. Balchen, with 8500 flying hours, has flown the Atlantic with Byrd and the Arctic with Amundsen and Nobile.
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Bernt Balchen
America
Ellsworth
Calcutta
Melbourne
Balchen
Atlantic
Byrd
Arctic
Amundsen
Nobile
Wine Show Opens in New York Amid Snow
The New York wine show opened despite heavy snow with a large attendance. Exhibits were not fully prepared as workmen hurried to finish. The Australian display featured wines from eight vineyards and samples at the International Cafe for liquor trade representatives and the public. The Australian Commissioner Mr Dow praised the exhibit as excellent and comparable to others. About 100 cases of Australian wines were arranged in a modern enclosure decorated in national colors.
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New York
So Liquor Trade
Dow
Woman Dies After Refusing Doctor Over Faith
Mary Duncan, 37, of Wentworthville, died January 24 after eight days without medical treatment for illness she and her husband, William Duncan, say was due to their religious beliefs. He now says earlier doctor care could have saved her. Coroner's inquiry adjourned.
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Sydney
Mary Duncan
Wentworthville
William Duncan
Belgium's Tears King Albert's Funeral Procession Moves to Palace
Flags at half mast mark the state funeral preparations for King Albert with the gun carriage bearing the casket from Laeken to the palace. Soldiers in fixed bayonets salute two miles of route as bells toll, princesses and royal guards attend, and crowds gather for the burial beside Belgium's Unknown Warrior. The king's court mourning is ordered for two weeks starting February 19.
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Laeken
Cathedral of St. Gudule
Leopold
Charles
Belgium
Corpa
English Court in Mourning for Beloved Sirre w
At the king's request Rear Admiral Sir Roger Keyes will accompany the Prince of Wales as he travels to Belgium by air on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late Sir. A somber mood blankets London with half mast on public buildings and officials in mourning bands. The Palace Guard, Parliament officers, the Speaker, and the Sergeant-at-Arms all wear mourning attire and crepe to mark the loss.
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London
Roger Keyes
Prince of Wales
Belgium
Buckingham Palace
House of Commons
Requiem Mass in Sydney for Belgians King
The Consul-General of Belgium Mr. Henri Legeart announces a requiem mass for the late King of the Belgians to be held at St. Mary's Basilica in Sydney on Friday at 10 o'clock in the morning Assistant Minister for Defence Mr J Francis will attend on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.
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Belgium
Henri Legeart
St. Mary's Basilica
Sydney
Defence
J. Francis
Lindrum and McConachy Enter World Billiards Title Run
Walter Lindrum the world billiards champion and Clark McConachy today entered for the world championship series to be staged in Australia this year.
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Melbourne
Walter Lindrum
Clark McConachy
Australia
Spanish Rising Fails Madrid Plan for General Strike
A planned general strike and revolution across Spain collapsed as only a few mining districts saw pickets halt work. The Monday effort failed to spread beyond select areas, undermining the broad uprising.
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Spain
Nazi Ultimatum to Dolfuss Eight Day Truce
A Munich broadcast from Herr Habicht offered Austrian Chancellor Dollfuss an eight day truce to consider Nazi guidance. Austrian Nazi groups were to refrain from attacking the government until February 28 noon, with the Nazis threatening renewed struggle if no satisfactory reply is received.
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Herr Habicht
Munich
Dr. Dolfuss
Austria
Italian Press Demands Hands Off Austria In Rome Outburst
The Italian press united against Germany urges Austria sovereignty with editorials in Giornale d Italia calling for a three power note to Austria and warning that Nazi support fueled Austrian violence. Italy seeks just treaty revision but resists unrestrained liberty for all.
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Hitler
Austria
Giornale d'Italia
National Socialist
Italy
Socialist families in Austria face terror and silence
The Prague correspondent for The Daily Telegraph reports thousands of Socialist women unsure if kin are killed exiled wounded or prisoners after a special Austrian inquiry. Wives of fugitives are being arrested to force returns and prisoners suffer merciless beatings amid fear of police scrutiny.
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Prague
Daily Telegraph
Austria
Communist Leader Hanged by Court Martial in Vienna
Kolomann Wallisch, active Communist Left Wing leader, arrested yesterday, was hanged today by order of the court martial for his role in the recent Socialist uprising in Vienna.
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Vienna
Kolomann Wallisch
Allied powers reaffirm Austrian independence in Commons statement
A joint French Italian and British communique declared a common view to maintain Austrian independence and integrity under applicable treaties. Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon read the statement in the House of Commons today.
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House of Commons
Ir John Simon
Bitter clash over Commonwealth States finances at Conference
Australia at a constitutional conference heard sharp exchanges among South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania over funding rules. Premier Collier warned of secession while Butler warned permanent changes could break the Federation as the talks adjourn to consider aid and revised financial arrangements.
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South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Collier
Butler
Western Austeralia
Sir Walter Lee
Walter
Mr. Lyons
J. Collier
W.A
Poe
Mr. Coller
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Latham
Mr. Butler
Australia
Federal Arbitration Court
Overlapping of Awards Raises Employer Employee Tensions
Sir Henry Braddon told the Rotary Club that overlaps of 61 state and 18 federal awards in Sydney make the employer employee relationship more difficult in Australia than elsewhere. He cited the extensive awards system as a key factor in industrial friction.
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Henry Braddon
Rotary Club Today
Australia
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