Air Mails Agreement Reached for Fifteen Years
The Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand authorities approve a 15 year air mail deal with revisions every three years. The 14d postage for first class mail remains debated, as moves to a compromise rate of 1d. are under consideration. The Defence Minister hinted at progress in Sydney as British proposals gain acceptance.
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Sydney
Miniter
Mfr
Parkhill
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Indian Princes Reject Reform Threatening Cabinet Crisis
London reports quote The Daily Mail that Indian Princes deem the India Bill unacceptable demanding a full recasting or withdrawal. The Morning Post calls for Sir Samuel Hoare’s resignation, urging a federation plan and signaling potential ministerial turmoil in Britain over imperial reform.
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London
Daily Mail
India
Morning Post
Samual Hoare
Ranuel le Pgeget
Collesguas
British Troops No Big Reduction in India Defence Fears Calcutta
In New Delhi the council voted 20 to 16 against a proposal to cut British troop numbers in India. Sir Phillip Chetwode opposed the motion and warned that rapid Indianization of the army is dangerous. Indian speakers argued that shrinking forces could aid enemies during the constitutional period.
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Calcutta
India
Court hears horse dispute assault case at Central Court
In a Central Court session, Gordon Watson and jockey Alfred Tyomas faced charges of assaulting Aileen Cain during a dispute over possession of a horse and stables. Witnesses testified the assailants struck Cain and dragged her toward a horse halter. The case proceeds with further testimony forthcoming.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Central Court
Gordon Richard Watson
Alfred William Tyomas
Aileenain
Kenafagean
Preminis
Talmon
Praminis
Counterfeit coins and Berlin talks dominate foreign brief
London dispatch reports central court action on counterfeit coins resembling British issues. Foreign Secretary Brennan notes steps ahead of a planned Berlin meeting with Germany. France and Italy back the proposed course as Sir John Simon mentions potential discussions with Moscow and other capitals on the European situation.
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Sydney
Central Court
London
Melbourne
Brennan
Tetary
John Aimon
Migon
Australia
Kisch
Tas
Biliah
Eeerel
Whart
Berlin
John Simon
Employment gains cited in NSW recovery progress
Sydney reports a rise in employment over three years with Premier Stevens noting between June 1932 and June 1984 an increase of 26 500 factories and 3 000 000 in wages. He highlighted growing building activity and an upward trend as manufacturing rebounds to pre concession levels.
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Sydney
Mr. Stevens
Pew
Chamber of Manufactures
Wool Dyeing Triumph by British Inventors
Bradford Daily Herald reports a revolution in wool dyeing by the British Dye Stuff Corporation at Manchester. The process lowers dyeing temperature from 100 to 40–80 degrees by turbulently treating dye liquor. Wool is bombarded with dye wires and breathes in, speeding production. 15 minutes dyed pieces were better and more evenly shaded than seven hours prior. The technique hailed as a triumph for wool dyeing researchers and expected to extend to cotton.
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Bradford
Daily Herald
British Dye Stuff Corporation
Manchester
Ship Holdups Union Deplores Tiolated Stoppages
At the Vietorian branch annual meeting in Melbourne the Seamen's Union decided to man the Tammanian steamer Loongana and Jamen Cook. The policy aims to curb minority control and intimidation within the union after the Federal Management Committee read that isolation by a few men was not in the organization’s best interests.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
Loongana
Jamen Cook
Abioa
Sydney Dispute Settled Delays Wanganelle Sailings
A dispute between ship management and stewards delaying the Wanganelle bound for New Zealand was settled after a conference. The stewards and management reported several grievances resolved and the sailing proceeding shortly thereafter.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Plans for General Overhaul Across Global Posts
An exhaustive survey unfolds with officials in KONDON and Montgomery as messengers report on a broad overhaul. The survey spans positions from Deners to Massimberdin, touching Egypt, Palestine, and the Sues Canal. General Barron leads in the Far East with attention to Singapore.
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Deners Montgomery Massimberdin
Egypt
Budan
Palestine
Sues Canal
General Barron
Garrivone
Far East
Icluding
Singapore
Indian tour plan faces hurdles for private India trip
Fremantle report says Prank Tarrant, ex Victorian international, seeks to form an Australian cricket squad for a private tour of India. He has approached notable players including Woodfull, Ponsford, Bradman, Ryder, and Y Rich for potential inclusion amid Board of Control objections.
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Fremantle
India
Tarrant
Ahat
Board of Control
Woodfull
Ponsford
Bradman
Ryder
Y. Rich
Kisch Leaves Adelaide Amid Government Conditions
Supporters claimed the novelist dashed to depart Adelaide aboard FripsThe Covernment while facing strict conditions before departure. The complexities of the travel plan and the authorities stance shaped the final timing and route.
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Kisch
Adelaide
Kiech
Inquest Finds Suicide of Dubois Sisters After Air Crash
London inquest finds Jane and Elisabeth Dubois committed suicide while of unsound mind after dying in a Hillman Airways crash. Letters to fiancés John Forbes and Lieutenant Beatty reveal pleas and forgiveness, with family testimony on mental state and the sisters’ final messages. Public reaction and letters from supporters followed the tragedy.
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London
Jane
Elisabetht Dubois
Esters
Hillman Airways
John Charles Forbes
Bilmabeth
Beatty
Ying Bost
Bletty
Coert Dubola
United Etates
Naples
Pervonanty
Jane Wan
Pirlag-Optone
John Moenaa
Protests Over Labour Minister Refusal At Downing Street
About 50 unemployed met Major Olver Stanley at the Ministry for Labour and later left a protest letter at Downing Street for Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. The unrest moved to the Unemployment Assistance Board offices and sparked a Commons scene with demonstrators in the gallery shouting Down with the Unemployment Act.
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London
Labour
Olver Stanley
Ministry For Labour
Downing Street
Ramsay MacDonald
Unemployment Assistance Board
Bus plunges from embankment near Kiama injuring passengers
A passenger bus on Pike's Hill near Kiama lost control and plunged over a twenty foot embankment. Nine passengers jumped free. Georgina Gretan a Jamberoo teacher, was admitted to hospital with shock and severe lacerations. Three other Jamberoo residents were injured. The vehicle wrecked after crashing through a fence and into a repair area.
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Kiama
Soncarta
Pike's Hill
Jovertut
Lng
Eas
Mins Georgina Gretan
Jamberoo
Norma Trapp
Out Angers
Mhock
Phillip Brennan
Joseph Gibbs
Tahoulder
Third Degree Allegations Raise Police Methods Claims
Allegations were raised at Armidale today that third degree methods were used by police. William John Fates and Jonas Irwis conspired to defraud Edmund Patrick Laurence and others of money following a Hare Coursing Club meeting on September 12. Witnesses claimed a dog named Peters Pick, a Newcastle parforser, was involved. police disputes and threats by Superintendent O'Brien were described amid tense exchanges with Irwin and others.
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Armidale
William John Fates
Jona Irwis
Edmund Patrick Laurence
Mmns of Money
Armidale Hare
Peter's Pick
Newcastle
Air Snlon
Tamworth
Ruperts
O'Brien
Lee
Alec
Irwin
Peter
Pollack
Crows
Sales
Witnesses Describe Struggle During Police Call
Fragmentary report notes a disturbance with a witness seeking help. An apparent offender attempted a pocket grab and shouted threats. Police faced a difficult response but secured no decisive action, according to the garbled transcript captured.
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Hla
Jack Hobbs Ends First Class Cricket Career
Legendary English cricketer Jack Hobbs announces retirement from first class cricket. Since debuting with Surrey in 1905 he amassed 61 221 runs and 197 centuries across a storied career.
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London
Jack Hobbs
Surrey
Cricketers Offered Funds for India Tour Reach
A UK club agrees to contribute funds to cover part of the costs for a cricket team’s tour to India. The plan aims to improve standard of cricket and includes arranging a voyage with the Australia team in October and playing 18 matches in India over four months.
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Anteed
India
Australia
Cathedral Site Agreement After Ten Bygdney
Negotiations with government authorities finalize an agreement on land adjacent to St Andrew's Cathedral. An extra portion along George Street to Kart Street allows full extension of the church as designed, with government funding for the necessary legislation and land framing.
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Bydney
Tageaay
Tha
Alte
AD Gllean
Tomil
George Street
Kart Street
St. Andrew's Cathedral
JAP WOOLLENS Trade Mission to China
A trade mission to China announced by the Conditioning House departs March 8 for two weeks to Hangzhou Beijing and Karachi to establish relations with Chinese wool merchants and promote Chinese buyers of manufactured woollens valued at 130,000,000 yen yearly. The mission aims to ease entry for Kinchuh woollens through English-merchant control of Chinese customs.
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Tokio
Bhieo Toahide
Necoys
Bhatwhal
Hangahow
Kanking
Chinmao
Cattle Subsidy Bill Passes Amid Vote Clash
A legislative vote carried the cattle subsidy measure by a margin cited as 140 in favor, despite chaotic remarks from opponents. The passage sets policy for farm assistance and dairy interests, with supporters stressing economic relief against market strains.
New Air Service Aims For 1937 Start
The Times reports a 1937 start for a new air mail service pending at the imperial conference. Objections cited are mainly financial with possible alternatives under discussion. Initial aircraft cost estimated at two million pounds with additional outlay for depots training and maintenance.
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Lontion
the Times
Air ‘Mail
Sydney
India
Malaya
de Pota
Large air network for Britain outlined by correspondent
An aviation correspondent details a comprehensive air network for Britain spanning sections in Ireland, Belfast, the Isle of Man, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, and Cartilage. The plan envisions new routes linking major cities and regions to form a nationwide air transport grid.
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London
The
Britain
Gold Price Outlook Warns Against Old Value Return
A brief opinion piece argues that the rand will not revert to its former value. It suggests caution on currency pricing and implies sustained pressure on gold markets as the rand fluctuates. The note emphasizes economic indicators driving price expectations.
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Egon Kisch
Nsw
Triumph
Union
AIR Force
Roner
Darling Goart
Thia
Chari
Dart
St. Martius-im
Lapiere
Batty
Ptt
Chetsamlate
Mr. Oliver Stanley
JAP Woollens
China
Esa
Valine
AIR Service
Canberra
Kingsford Smith
the Rand
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