Challenge to Dunstan Bill on Public Servant Pay Deficit
In Melbourne the Deputy Leader of the Opposition Kent Hughes challenged the Dunstan Government in the Legislative Assembly over extending Public Servants salary reductions until September. The motion was defeated 38 to 22. Hughes urged disclosure of the projected £700,000 deficit and favored restoring 50 percent for lower paid staff, while the Premier signaled possible substantial restoration tied to the budget.
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Melbourne
Dunesian
Legislative Assembly
Kent Hughes
Mc Dunstan
American Warships Movement and Sino-Japanese Tensions
Washington reports say American war vessels may sail toward Tientsin while the State Department weighs possible diplomatic action in the Sino-Japanese dispute in North China. Navy denies a flotilla to Tientsin but says destroyers head for Chefoo and submarines to Tsingtao as summer commands.
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Washington
Tsintao
China
Income tax law revisions outlined by Casey
Acting Treasurer Mr. R G Casey foresees Commonwealth legislation on income tax harmonisation with the States. He said a bill could be introduced before year’s end and state measures follow soon after, based on conclusions from a recent taxation conference.
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Commonwealth
R. G. Casey
Casey
Canberra Seeks Improvement Against Wauchope in Hockey Tilt
Canberra lost 2 1 to Wauchope in round three of the Country Women’s Hockey Carnival. Canberra led 2 0 at halftime but Wauchope’s defense and Louis strong on field play held firm. Inkpen finally scored Canberra’s only goal late in the match as two Wauchope players retired with head injuries.
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Sydney
Canberra
Wauchope
Louis
Hyde
Bailey
Sutton
Inkpen
Grayson
Barker
Crookwell
Berrima
New England
Motor Fatality Inquest About Osgood Taylor Bell
Inquest into the June 3 Kellyville motor accident that killed 68 year old Osgood Taylor Bell heard the driver Alfred Towner attempted to pass a car at high speed without hooting to traffic. He accelerated then braked hard to avoid a crash, skidded and rolled down an embankment. The coroner expressed strong anger at the driver and suggested manslaughter charges if feasible.
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Sydney
Osgood Taylor Bell
Kellyville
Alfred Towner
Towner
State Governor as Grand Master in Mason Lodge
The nomination of Sir Alexander of the Lodge of Free Masons at a meeting was announced and he will be declared grand master.
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Sydney
Alexander
Lodge of Freemasons
Freedom of City Sees Disorder at Usher Hall
In Edinburgh Usher Hall the Freedom of the City was conferred on Australian Prime Minister Lyons amid violent counter demonstrations. The ceremony start was delayed as about twenty disruptors were ejected, with shouts of no popery and papists heard from the gallery while police removed another interrupter.
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Edinburgh
Usher Hall
Mr. Lyons
Lyons
Deadlock at Geneva over 40 hours conference
At Geneva the International Labour Conference faces a continued deadlock as employers refuse to join the committee stage of the 40 hours week motion. The dispute centers on participation and proposed limits in working hours.
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Geneva
Edinburgh welcomes Australia's Prime Minister amid cheering
The Lord Provost apologized for unruly conduct as crowds applauded Lyons. Edinburgh honoured Australia’s Prime Minister with a civic reception at City Hall where Lyons thanked Scotland for its role in Australian leadership. Police repelled offenders while dignitaries received civic freedom in absentia.
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Edinburgh
Australia
Lyons
Scotland
Canada
Lord Tweedoney
Patiala
Mr. Lyons
Mrs Lyons Health Concerns After London Visit
London report says Mrs Lyons has grown exhausted since leaving London and has not attended functions since Friday. She did not attend the Edinburgh ceremony or the National Council of the British Women. Mr Lyons will deputise in her place. She will rest in Edinburgh for three days as guests of the Duke of Montrose.
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London
Rural Bank of New South Wales Expands Branch Network
The Rural Bank’s President Mr. C. R. McKerihan announced the bank now serves over 40 000 customers. The system includes 30 branches in city and country, with two more opening next week and five additional branches planned soon.
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Sydney
Twesday
Bank of
New South Wales
C. R. McKerihan
Tere
Traffic Offences by Children In Sydney Court Record
The Transport Department reports 844 children faced charges in Children’s Court. Of these, 352 were brought for riding on footboards, among various offences recorded this period in Sydney.
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Sydneys
Transport Department
Development Branch Transfer May Abolish Director Post
The Federal Cabinet will discuss the Director of Development after the Prime Minister returns from England. John Gunn’s appointment ends in August with no reappointment expected. Eight Development Branch members will move to Canberra soon. many others await transfer over months. Auditor-General Cerutty plans to retire next November and expects an amicable arrangement.
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Melbourne
England
John Gunn
Deent
Canin
Auditor-General
Cerutty
Canberra
Canberra Chamber urges new department for planning and employment
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce calls for a Federal Capital Territory expert committee to supervise architecture and for a new employment department combining the works branch and the PMs Research and Development unit. The move criticizes past city alterations and warns against appointing unqualified leaders.
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Canberra Chamber of ComMerce
Canberra
T. M. Shakespeare
Commonwealth
Grain Monopoly Proposed Grain Board Bill in Canada
Ottawa reports a bill introduced in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Bennett creating a Canadian Grain Board. It would place all western grain elevators under board control, take grain from producers with cash advances, and offer pro rata dividends and expense reductions. The measure would become effective immediately upon passage.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Grain Board
House of Commons
Premisr
Bennett
Miner Buried by Earth Falls at Moonee Mine
A fall of earth in the Moonee gold mine near Coff's Harbour trapped Andrew Laurie under several feet of debris. Jasper Neal, ascending the shaft, dropped to the bottom, freed his mate, and pulled him to the surface. Laurie was taken to hospital with a fractured thigh and other injuries.
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Sydney
Moonee
Coff's Harbour
Andrew Laurie
Jasper Neal
Neal
Laurie
Miner Narrowly Escapes Shaft Collapse at Work
A 58 year old miner, Harry Bowerman, escaped serious injury when the side of a shaft collapsed and a ton of earth fell on him. His mates shouted and Bowerman began climbing a ladder and was only partially buried. He sustained a fractured leg before coworkers freed him.
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Melbourne
Harry Bowerman
Bowerman
Canberra Vote on Unexpended Funds in Federal Capital
Canberra chamber members argued that £70,000 to £90,000 voted for F C T expenditure in 1934-35 would be returned to the Treasury, a prospect seen as keeping the unemployed in work for a year. The issue to be raised again when Parliament reconvenes.
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F.C.T
Treasury
Canberra
Canberra chamber group weighs four dome traffic system
A Canberra sub committee will seek Department of the Interior officials to reduce intersection risks by adopting the four dome system now common in America. Members propose officers at dangerous crossings and appoint W H B Dickson, J W Grant, and Mr Bucket to press the plan.
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Canberra Chamber of Commerce
Department of the Interior
America
Chamber
Ays
W. H. B. Dickson
J. W. Grant
No Ward System for Elections Adopted
The Department of the Interior has disapproved the proposed ward division for the Advisory Council elections in the Federal Territory. Proponents from Canberra Labour Party and the Northern Suburbs Progress Association argued for area based contests to improve representation. The department said the plan is impracticable and would harm local interests in outlying districts.
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Interior
Advisory Council
Canberra
Australian Labour Party
Northern Suburbs Progress Association
Fatal Drinking Bout Under Bridge Ends in Death
Arthur Vaughan died after a drinking bout with several men camped under a bridge at Epping. The coroner held an inquest and charged Joseph Patrick with the fatal injuries found on Vaughan’s body the next morning.
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Sydney
Epping
Arthur Vaughan
Vaughan
Joseph Patrick
High Court upholds Commonwealth demurrer in Dried Fruits Act case
The High Court unanimously upheld the Commonwealths demurrer in a suit by Adelaide fruit merchant Frederick Alexander James challenging the Dried Fruits Act. It disallowed damages for seizure of 70 cases of raisins sent to Sydney, with judges debating the scope of Section 92 and interstate trade. Justice Evatt and Justice McTiernan joined a joint judgment confirming the demurrer on legal precedent.
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Sydney
High Court
Commonwealth
Frederick Alexander James
Adelaide
James
George Rich
Secton Oz
Starke
Privy Counci
Justice Evatt
Justice McTiernan
McArthur
Gilpin
German War Casualty Figures Released by Defence Minister
Berlin reports final German wartime losses with 2,360,803 killed or died from injuries and 4,841,557 wounded. Of the wounded, 89,760 are crippled and 2,734 blinded.
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Berlin
Defence
Cripps Demands Labor Conference Over War Policy
Sir Stafford Cripps at the Socialist League Conference in Bristol declares refusal to participate in a capitalist war. He moves a motion for the National Council of Labour to summon a conference of the entire working class movement to oppose the government policy. The resolution is carried unanimously.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Socialist League
Bristol
National Council of Labour
General Hertzog Welcomed at Cape Town Homecoming
General Hertzog spoke at a welcome home lunch in Cape Town, noting that the jubilee celebrations carried significant importance and meaning for the occasion.
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General Hertzog
Cape Town
Hertzog
Subarity and Community Joy Highlighted in Address
A speaker discusses homeliness and unity among the Mefish people, noting a hopeful outlook. He expects no immediate upheaval and calls for calm in the current situation.
Stabilisation on Gold Basis Urged by ICC
The International Chamber of Commerce released a report urging world currency stabilisation on a gold basis. Provisional stabilisation could restore confidence and promote protectionist measures, improve prices, and boost activity. Seeley, 92, a labourer, was in custody on murder charges.
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Washington
International Chamber of Commerce
Radio for Passengers on Manunda Aboard Adelaide Line
A new radio installation by Amalgamated Wireless aboard the ship Manunda improves midship services. The three channel amplifying system lets passengers hear three broadcasting services simultaneously, including live station programming, recorded music, and sports announcements in different ship areas.
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Adelaide
Amalgamated Wireless
Inquest Set On Shark Attack at Coogee Aquarium
The city coroner will hold an inquest into the death of James Smith after his arm was disgorged by a shark at the Coogee aquarium on Anzac Day. About 50 witnesses are to be called and evidence is expected to be dramatic. Detectives secured an Air Force Wapiti plane and an observer spotted a dark object near Mascot. A diver descended to Gunnamatta Bay but officials withheld progress details or recovery results.
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Bydney
James Smith
Coogee Aquarium
Air Force Wapiti
Hall
Mascot
Gunnamatta Bay
Rain in the South Brings Light Showers Over Aca State
Rain fell over the southern area for about four hours but was too light to help crops. The high temperature reached 37 degrees at Wyalong.
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Sydney
Wyalong
State deficit still above last year's figures
Sydney reports ten months of the current financial year show a deficit of £2,549,204, up from £2,213,500 a year earlier. The treasury notes large outstanding income tax payments and expects the annual shortfall around £2.9 million, possibly below that figure despite remissions in taxation.
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Sydney
Tuesaday
Treasury
New South Wales
Brutal murder baffles police near Scone River farm
Brisbane detectives pursue a killer after Dominigo Scarcella 36 Italian farmer of Scone River is shot Saturday night. Tracks lead away from his farm but clues are scarce. An initial shotgun blast appears to have killed him, another shot may have lopped off part of his head.
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Brisbane
Dominigo Scarcella
Scone River
Lousness
Bearcella
Z Aon
Neaone
Fertilizer Subsidy Extended for 12 Months
The government extends artificial manure subsidies for twelve months from 11, covering per ton subsidies for primary products other than wheat. Conditions mirror prior seasons with planned subsidy on half ton of jota. The grant has aided farmers growing pastures oats and vegetables, and many could lose access without it.
Subsidies To Councils At An End
Government signals it will not approve requests for subsidies to councils. Emergency wallet payments cease as Labour adviser Hawkins states the government could move to end support. The briefing hints a shift in funding policy affecting council finances and welfare provisions.
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Bydney
Er For Labour
Hawkins
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