Revision of Equitable Loan Formula Sparks Premiers’ Call
Reported at the Loan Council close, premiers urge redraft of the Financial Agreement formula clause to reduce penalties on thrifty states. A Premiers Conference is tentatively planned for late July or early August to address the issue under Lyons and Cabinet guidance.
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Canberra
Loan Council
Thera
Cibarns Yamerday
Premiera
Bates
Lyons
England
G. Camry
Dwyer Gray
Tasmwani
Australia
Lis Train
Lown Council
Gray
Tasmania
Sewerage Work to Start in Queanbeyan This Month
Queanbeyan correspondent reports a joint agreement between the Department of the Interior and the State Public Works Department on the Queanbeyan sewerage outfall and treatment works near the Oke Wetate in the Federal Territory. First engineers and key workers arrive within two weeks and work is expected to begin before month’s end. Enquiries for accommodation are already received as many engineers and officers will be employed.
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Public Works Department
Queanbeyan
Department of the Interior
State Public Works Department
Oeke
Loan Programme Sees 26 Million Approved for Next Year
The Loan Council approves a 26 million loan programme for 1988 36 with 25 75 million to the Commonwealth and 20 3 million to states for public works New South Wales 8 million Victoria 4 million Queensland 3 million South Australia 2 1 million Western Australia 2 0 million Tasmania 400 000. The drought in Queensland worsens deficits but states expect improved position overall. Prime figures show increased private capital limiting government loan activity. Premier Stevens notes 9 8 million available for permanent relief and rural schemes to sustain development.
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Commonwasith
Staten
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Gam Monwoults
Bieta
Queenaland
Joan Lo
of Treasury
Wansarvicen
Lierey Manning
Monnedith
Wales
Queansland
South ‘Australia
Aid Jr. Cassy
Australia
Casey
Sydney
Stevens
Hus
League of Nations delegates gather in Geneva tense opening
Delegates from various nations assemble in Geneva for the League of Nations session. Professor le and other officials attend as economic and advisory figures. Mr McCat and Mr Smith among those present, with multiple delegates from Tasmania and Australia contributing to discussions.
Bank Conspiracy in Ballarat Bank Breakin Attempt
Melbourne court hears a plan to rob the Commonwealth Bank at Ballarat with 150000 to 160000 pounds expected. Henry Atoke, investor John Mulligan, and a clerk were charged after two youths offered police 110000 each to aid. Senior Detective Hogg testified notes of the alleged plot and the would be bank note hoard. The defendants were remanded.
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Melbourne
Veitley
Henry Atoke
John Mulligan
Commonwealth Bank
Policaman
Wheat marketing plan faces broadened farmer support
Flour millers endorse the Agricultural Council’s rejection of Wheat Commission recommendations and back a new organization to regulate the wheat market, similar to butter marketing arrangements. The group argues for a unified approach to wheat industry marketing amid external pressures.
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Sydney
Agricultural Council
Wheat Commission
Cameronwealth Teat Ool
Jubilee of Union of South Africa protocol in Cape Town
In Cape Town on Thursday the Union of South Africa prepares a Bilver Jubilee celebration. General Amuts states he shudders to imagine South Africa without the Union and asserts the Union has played an important, perhaps dominant, role in uniting whites south of the Equator.
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Cape Town
Union of South Africa
Amuts
South Africa
Maf Problama
Equator
Debate on Wheat Pool and Price Policy Sparks Industry Divisions
The Flour Mill Owners Association of New Brunswick rejects a compulsory wheat pool, favoring voluntary cooperation and warning that price taxes would raise bread costs. MLC Trethowan opposes the proposal, while others back a Commonwealth pool but wait for constitutional clarity.
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Wlah. My
Trethowan
Mll.c
Milk Price Talks Delay Canberra Dairy Distribution Plan
Inspections were held to assess a potential cleansing and delivery depot tied to future milk distribution by Canberra Dairy Society Ltd. No conclusive pricing details were disclosed. a reduction to 0.70 per quart was discussed but postponed, with expectations for a final decision by July.
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Maltable Alto
Canberra Dairy Sociery Ltd
English Test XI to Face South Africa in June
The Daily Telegraph reports New English squad for a June 15 tour includes top performers poised to strengthen England for the 1890 Australia series. Likely picks: Dennis Smith Derbyshire Fage Mitchell Barber Hardstaff and Oxford’s Mitchell-Tanes, plus Copson. Strong selection aims to build a durable portable side.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Einglish
Uice
Powersi
Australia
Dennis Smith
Derbyshire
Fage
Qhent
Mitchell
Copson
la Nots
County Cricket and Labour Talks At Canberra
In county cricket Middins top scored and Yorkshire posted 445 declared while Worcester were bowled out for 82 and 180 as Warne and Pul ten Howes took key wickets. Across politics, Labour leaders met in Canberra to discuss unity, with mentions of federal and state party ties and potential constitutional alignment between NSW Labour and the federal party.
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London
Middinsex
Eavex
Robins
Yorkshire
Cutcliffe
Wood
Worcester
Warne
Pulten Howes
Hatepahira
Almont
Wach
Warwick
North
Meere
Junta
Ayer
Oxford University
Giemorgen
Ashdown
Ita
Labour Party
New South Wales
Labour Ty
Police Policy Endorsed Against Speed Limits
A Sydney conference of motoring groups and agencies backed the Police Department's plan to detain reckless drivers and improve road safety. They reviewed England's speed limit results and argued that stricter policing of current regulations would yield similar safety gains.
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Sydney
Pottos Department
Department of Road Tet
Police
England
Alleged Fraud Heard In Bankruptcy Case In 1882 Divorce
In Federal Bankruptcy Court today serious fraud allegations surfaced linked to the Piggot divorce cane. Daniel Mendoza Braxton Simmons, acting as correspondent, sought discharge from bankruptcy and claimed damages of 4000 for Piggot’s alleged perjury and deceit. The proceedings noted inconsistencies between his statements and central court records. The case was adjourned to a fixed date with orders for a further affidavit within a fortnight.
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Sydney
W. J. Bradley
Daniel Mendoza Braxton Simmons
Simmons
Bruley
Simemone
Piggot
Central Bollée
Cemtral
Drink at Dance Manslaughter Case in Chatswood
Four youths faced a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash returning from a dance in Chatswood. The Crown alleged Patrick Bedford Brouggy, 20, drove at high speed causing the car to overturn. witnesses noted alcohol involvement and the accident followed a wet roadway. Brougey was found not guilty.
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Sydney
Chatswood
Deowhy
Wan
Patrick Bedg Brouggy
Pre Bona Turmed
Albert “Lene
Mavin Nelle Hardy
Marsh
Ma Laluenc
Paris Tennis Championship Report Amid Rough Draws
London wirefile describes the French championships with Crawford McGrath and other players advancing, while seeds struggle. It notes Australians Turnbull and Ingles, English players Crawford Van Cramm Austin, and various results including Bernard knocking out De Stefant and Merlitt’s poor showing. The piece hints at upcoming quarterfinals and possible matchups, with a focus on form and surprises.
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Paris
Turnbull
Ingles
Crawford
McGrath
German
Ceschvale
Pantaues
van Cramm
Austin
Lon
Perry
Mansel
Boussuc
Bernard
Jong Alukele
Caschomloval
de Stefant
Brally Gainie
Wrance
Andre Merlin
Merlitt
Adatin
Ceayford
Daughtero Jovern
High Techninie
War Clouds in North China Ahead of Demilitarized Zone
War clouds gather in Northern China as Japan accuses Chinese authorities of anti-Japanese activity. Tokyo threatens to push forces across the Great Wall with aims possibly including Peking and Tientsin inside the demilitarized zone.
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Shanghai
China
Great Wall
Peping
McGeath and Von Cramman Clash in Turbulent Round
The report outlines McGeath in a key matchup with Von Cramman as performance improves to bolster chances. Lagesy adopts atypical tactics, while Von Sonmon contemplates a drastic seek for an autopethor approach amid mounting pressure. Perry faces aggressive Australian attacks as a fet tweet incident disrupts play.
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McGeath
von Cramman
Lagesy
von Sonmon
Perry
Englirman
Boussus
Hopman
Clever Tobtini
Fall of French ministry cabinet sparks rush to form widest union
Paris reports the Flandin government resigning after a decisive Chamber defeat on the Plenary Powers Bill. President Le Brun delegated Bouisson to form a cabinet with broad unity while ministers pursue urgent action against speculation as France faces a deteriorating financial outlook.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Flandin
M. le Brum
M. Fernand Bouimon
M. Bouisson
Aunl
Igwae
M. Dtarsiot
Naveral
M. Flandin
M. Germain-Martin
Finance Commission
M. Burety
France
M. Reynaud
M. Flanin
M. Boulvaon
Jand
Lamin
Uniter Harent
Heather
Fadicul Bodallie
Plante Cabinet
M. Herriot
Snook
M. Poullion
Tost
Aia
M. Wiandin
Ta Brun
Dramatic Tennis Duel Ends in Frenchman Victory
In a tense matchup the Frenchman overcome a late Australian surge after the interval as Hopman faded and the Frenchman collapsed to clinch the final set. Earlier bouts saw Perry, Turnbull, Austin, Merlin, Crawford, Barnard and McGrath win or lose in a string of close scores.
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Perry Best
Turnbull
Onsue
Austin
Merlin
Crawford
Cemka
Barnard
Statent
McGrath Baat Tomnay
Huge Gold Shipments To England Reported Daily
London reports massive gold movements to England with estimates around 23 million. France faces financial turmoil as government measures falter. Flandin resigns amid cabinet clashes. Chamber adjourns as new government forms and euro/sterling tensions rise.
Will Crisis Affect Australian Exports
Doubt and speculation sweep Sydney as stock traders discuss potential hits to trade with France. Officials note Australia holds roughly 114 million in favorable balances, and fears grow that French actions could slash exports and disrupt shipping amid dominant tensions.
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Binlncks
Australia
France
Max
Bowling Byndey Seal Wins In NSW Rink Diplomship Meet
In a rattled South Wales bowls rink event, Spenutoia Cink defeated Benjamin at Pari 30 test while Bargeant beat Dale ainog of Lathgow. The country final to the Moenber pennant was won by Aautiemen at Taree.
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Bydney
New South Wales
Wl BP Doerte
Spenutoia Cink
Benjamin
Bargeant
Dale Ainog
Aautiemen
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Aurey Aguro
Rawuke Ware
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