Australian Rail Services Tax Proposal Faces Conference
A Melbourne Transport Conference will discuss proposals to fund rail and transport via a new passenger tax. The plan aims to raise about 1.5 million pounds by taxing various transport modes, with potential adjustments to motor spirits and road transport charges to ease rail operating costs. The submission targets federal baselines and highlights shifts in labor and leave policies as part of broader reforms.
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Melbourne
Australian Railways
Mamavay
Education view from Wallace on Australian programs compares bold lessons
Wallace vice chancellor at Sydney University and Australian Broadcasting return from mission with American team, reporting experiments in education. He notes Australian programs compare favorably with others and highlights training and study efforts.
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Wallace
Rydney University
Malin
Naid
Ade
Gia
Federer
Australie
Iit Thom
Assault on Louvain University Reconstruction and Inscription
A fragmented report describes reconstruction at Louvain University after prior destruction. It mentions an inscription by an architect named Warren and a German ban on commemorative text, noting charges or orders related to the site and ongoing reconstruction efforts.
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Louvain University
Warren
Everest Climbers Defy Odds As Summit Attempt Fails
Unconquered Everest outfit reports attempt on June 1 via Norton's route ended at the same point as Wyn, Harris, and Waser. Camp Four briefly vacated. Conference resumes at Camp Three. Outcome hinges on medical advice and weather. Rutledge states quote we are not yet beaten.
Mauled by lioness at Teronce Park Boo arena
Sydney Monasy Clark, 40, of Goulburn, was mauled by a lioness at Teronce Park Boo after a performance. Clark, watching with children, stepped toward the cage despite warnings and was struck through the bars. He received hospital treatment for multiple injuries.
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Sydney
Monasy
P. Clark
Goulburn
Teronce Park
Mons
Clark
Btiala
Bemley
Tame
French Disaster Express Train Derails Near Nantes
Fourteen killed and about 100 injured when the ParieManted express derailed near Nantes after a routing mix up. Engine overturned on freight track, four coaches wrecked, wreckage described as a chaotic pile with rescuers and doctors aiding survivors.
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Paris
Nantes
Hie Ip
Palicg
NSW Soldier Settlers Concessions Under Review
NSW settlers in Sydney face revisions to wage and land tax under the Crown Lands Amendment. Concessions scale with reductions from 48 percent and adjusted capital values. Mr Stevens said reappraisal work proceeds quickly, promising substantial relief through lower interest charges to thousands of settlers amid present hardship.
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Settivra
Stevens
Stimulating Prices v VI The Roosevelt Loan to China
The Reconstruction Corporation with President Roosevelt's approval agrees to loan China 40 million dollars to purchase American wheat and cotton. Negotiated by C V Soong, finance minister of the Chinese National Government, the loan will be secured by a pledge of certain taxes. Purchases will use open market timbers this year instead of government surpluses, absorbing about one million bales of cotton and ten thousand bushels of wheat to stimulate domestic prices.
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Reconstruction Corporation
Roosevelt
China
C. V Soong
Tim Tims
Heroic Porter Injured Grabbing Woman at Station
Frank Jenkin, a porter at Rason fon Railway Station, made a heroic but unsuccessful attempt to save a woman from death. He dragged her clear as a wheel dragged him, sustaining severe injuries including loss of the left leg and two toes on the right foot. The woman, Mrs Bybil Carey, 30, of 4 Blea Iria, was killed in the accident.
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Melbourne
Frank Jenkin
Rason * Fon
Jenkin
Bybil Carey
Two Women Motoring to Darwin From Sydney and London
A chaotic report describes a long distance motoring plan by Mrs Mollison and Mrs Samson, detailing their prep for a three month journey to Australia. The piece mentions a car with full equipment for work, the women’s work as dressmaking and the aim to visit remote centres.
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Sydney
London
Mra Moltiaon
Jack Burs
Waverley
Expres
Mollison
Australia
Atdnet
Bondy
MW. Samson
Darwa
Mra
McXall
Rowenkaryaln
Budget dispute at Premiers Conference creates unease
Treasury officers report to Ministers as the Commonwealth resists presenting the 1993 34 budget estimate. The Ministers may refuse to deliver the Budget of He a tes if Commonwealth stands firm. Treasury staff will continue compiling figures while representatives are addressed. Unofficial reports say the Commonwealth will not disclose the extent of the proposed budget.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Treasury
Loan Council
Tandell
Commonwealth|t
Timate
Miniatars
Thers
Meera
Sir Walter Massey Greene Explains Budget Deficit
Sir Walter Massey Greene says Commonwealth Budget disclosure shows a big deficit and that if the interest burden on over compartments is not relieved, the states face ongoing fiscal problems. He notes a marked difference between budget disclosure and financial realities and calls for action to ease the burden.
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Melbourne
L. Alter Manly
Deficit projections show states with limited room to budget
Figures prepared by state treasuries show Victoria and Tasmania likely to budget small deficits while Queensland New South Wales South Australia and Western Australia face larger deficits than expected. The analysis highlights fiscal pressures across Australian states and territories.
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cMicern
Leun Council
Victoria
Tasmania
Bondi Murder Two Suspects Before Court
Two men charged at Bondi Central Police Court with the murder of John Rowlands at Bondi on May 15. Claude William Wallace aged 24 and Eric Newlyn aged 28 face additional counts of armed assault, robbery, and car theft. They were remanded on bail applications.
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Sydney
Entral
John Rowlands
Bondi
Claude Willam Wallace
Mechante
Eric Newlyn
Srathfield
Joseph Baden Dwyer
Richard Thompson
Robim
Benjamin Bertram
Wallace
Harford
Bound for Rome Archbishop Cattaneo Bound for Rome
Arch Bishop Cattaneo of Australia sails from Braidway on the motor ship Memalo returning to Rome after completing his Australian appointment. He is waved farewell by clergy and laity as he leaves the country where he spent his happiest years and hopes to return if opportunity arises.
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Sydrey
Arenblabep Cattaneo
Rome
Autralia
Claray and Laity
Andy Nin Franda
Tralian
Memalo
Brdmay
Adbbleney Cattaneo
Amen
Raed
De Valera in Rome at Pontifical Ceremony
In a grand St Peters ceremony attended by about ten thousand, De Valera and an unnamed companion sat in the Tribune of Honour as the Pope received him with a Pontifical High Mass. Andre Fournet, founder of the Daughters of the Cross, was among those present. The ritual included candles, wine and water, and dove symbolism.
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Rome
Gunaay
de Valera
St. Peters
Witnemed
Esaouiss Andre Fournet
Mana
Pearl shell exports from Australia reach 164663 pounds in 1962
The Winigtarty Communales report 58 exports of pearl shell from Australia for the first seven months of 1962 valued at 1,605,000 pounds. This compares with 1,668 tons valued at 1,168,418 pounds in the same period last financial year. The average price per ton rose to 4148 pounds, increasing value over last year.
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Stewart
Australis
Australia
Serena
Mately
Toward Port Ryoney Rescue Aboard Trawler Goakewsl
A damaged report notes that the trachee Burssrou bestia i dinabied am Uve Rahim evownde 06 slien from Hydney Meet plat was towed by the trawler Goakewsl. Both vessels arrived to Gommy 10-day under unclear circumstances.
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Ryoney
Burssrou Bestia
Uve
Hydney
Abe
Goakewsl
Gommy
Trains Delayed After Signal Issue reported
A mid city disruption as three trains are delayed due to a signal fault. Rail operators warn of further slowdowns and urge passengers to check schedules and plan alternatives. Emergency crews inspect tracks and manage crowd flow near the station.
Butter Exports and Butter Shipment Thefts Reported
Reports describe butter exports and a court appearance for John Hayes on a butter theft charge. The article notes shipments from the Cam area and a total butter tonnage reaching 71,200 tons in a given year, with increases over the prior period and a remand to await further proceedings.
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Baintabr
F. Hidney
Ly ‘Stewart
Jonph Hayes
Douta
Lof
Camawesstle
Coun
Menta
United Kingdom
Skeleton on Ledge Reported Missing Man
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man missing after a fall on a rocky ledge in a valley. The body was later recovered by responders as the scene showed extensive exposure and decay due to time and environmental conditions.
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Livin Hartisy Valley
Public Servants and Grants Advance in NS Government
Government officials in Nova Scotia move forward with grants and advances for public servants. Details outline funding scope, eligibility, and timelines as departments push new support measures.
Rugby clash between Bashy mitt Rusty Leegus Laces
A fragmented report describes a calendar rugby game featuring Bashy mitt Rusty Leegus Laces versus Coon Sait Wt and Mydmay Coichet Grwend bay ey at Bréner Criches. Matches involve Huger Usien mates on Santyfore with tentative timing and team alignments.
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Mentar
Monier
Rusty Leegus
Labour Split Move to Heal Breach in Faction
Conference proposed to unite the Labour faction in New Guinea. Willie, backed by Minara and Bo Glalsation, is seen as a thorn to the Executive as it seeks to close the rift amid talk of miners forming a new party.
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Labour
Sydney
N.G.W
Willie
Minara
Sweeney Election Results Highlight Closely Fought By-Election
The count in the Built by election shows Sweeney ahead after redistributing second preferences from Martin and Willie. The process continues to determine a final absolute majority, with forecasts suggesting possible gains for an opposing candidate. The by election proved costly for the State Labour Party amid the referendum period.
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Sydney
Mr. Sweeney
Bean Ted
He Ates
Martin
Wile
Sweeney
Willie
Winn
Resenry
Butverail
U.A.P
Suill
Bulli
Labour
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Wen the. Wrecker
Louvain Niversity
Patlee
Everest
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Commonwealth and
Sir Walter Massy Greene
Cattaneo
Vesstvs
Nsw
Seountant
Isp Oo
Farmer
Ns.w
Queentland
Bradford Woollen Mills
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