Wage Rise Stirs Australia as Courts Order Increased Basic Pay
The Commonwealth Arbitration Court granted a 5d weekly rise in the basic wage across six states, with two equal installments from July 1 and October 1. New rates for Sydney and other capitals are listed, totaling about £6.2 million annually, with reforms tied to living costs and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
Federal
Arbitration Court
London Crisis Deepens as Germany Breaks From Talks
Diplomatic coverage says Hitler may withdraw from the Non-Intervention Committee and move to seize Spanish merchantmen and warships and blockade ports. Germany and Italy have withdrawn from Spain naval control. Britain faces a crisis amid Britain blamed by Berlin press for the breakdown and snub to Baron von Neurath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Hitler
Italy
Germany
Spain
Baron Oa Neurath
Berlin
Britain
Banking Report In Cabinet Hands
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page said an interim report of the Commission on Banking had been received and presented to the Governor General and would be made available to members in a day or two. He would not disclose if the report was unanimous or if there were minority reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnt
Melbourne University
Mr. Reddaway
Reddaway
Victorian Railways
Curtin
House of Representatives
Dr. Page
Interm
Commission On Banking
Page
Court employers wage adjustments draw 1929 benchmark
Dr. Page discusses the Court's move to fix rear wages near 1929 levels and argues there should be real wage increases given improved conditions. He notes 600,000 union members stand to gain, with potential annual extra distributions around £6 million, as the forty hour question remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Australia
Wilone
Curtin Attacks Court Over Workers Wages
The Leader of the Opposition stated that the court has given workers only a minimum wage and based its findings on the least costly labor supply. He argued profits warrant a higher rate, criticized the court for rapid cuts, and urged a wage rise to improve real living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
British Foreign Policy Stance on Valencia Naval Demo
In London the Foreign Secretary said Britain will not join Germany in a Valencia naval demonstration as four powers' patrol talks collapse. Berlin signals Cabinet meeting over the Leipzig incident while Italy and Germany eye possible coast patrols and heightened readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tuesaday
Germany
Lapee
Mr. Eden
House of Commons
Valencia
Berlin
Hitler
Italy
Tt9
Leipsig
Leipzig
Britain
Bilbao Rebels Seize All Manufacturing Districts and Basque Forces
The Telegraph reports that all Bilbao manufacturing districts fall under Rebels control, including the shipyard. General Franco reportedly controls portions of Spain and all official regents are reportedly aligned. The government told the British ambassador it would abide by the controlling powers’ decision. Remaining Basques in Bilbao have handed over their army to Rebels, except 400. Police moved to Santander to join the Rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Iy
Bilbao
Handa
Shall
Franco
Soniae
Spain
Bilgao
Santander
Food Shortage Grim in Basque Homeland Amid War Turmoil
British journalists aboard the destroyer Kempenfelt report a quarter of a million people in Santander near starvation. Forty thousand Basques still in the mountains appeal for food while civilians seek passage on outgoing steamers but authorities bar those of military age from leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Jean DE Luz
Santander
German Intentions in Europe Shaped by Naval Moves
The Times and Manchester Guardian contrast German actions with British and French responses to incidents like the H M S Hunter mining and the French plane affair. They note doubt over the Leipzig attack and warn drastic German moves could topple Spain while London hopes for a non dangerous naval display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hunter
Times
Leipzig
the Times
Manchester Guardian
Spain
London
British Aviators Held in Germany After Film Review
Four British aviators including A. H. Abbott of Southampton and three pupils are detained at Frankfurt on Main awaiting examination of films taken during the flight. The British Consul is seeking the status of the case and the welfare of the captives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfurt-on-Maine
A. H. Abbott
Southampton
UpeyWtla
Mr Arthur Henderson to Visit Australia
Labour M P Mr Arthur Henderson will leave for Australia on July 22 to attend the International Peace Conference in Melbourne on August 16. He will visit all the States and New Zealand during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henderson
Labour M.P
Australia
Melbourne
New Zealand
Insurance Labour to Consider Report in Melbourne
A meeting of combined Labour organisations will be held in Melbourne on July 5 to examine the report on unemployment insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Destruction of Marianna Moller in high seas clash
Report states the British cargo steamer Marianna Moller was halted by the Spanish rebel gunboat Cuidad de Palma while 17 008 refugees from Santander were aboard. The destroyer Boadices then escorted the vessel to St Jean de Luz amid landings tied to militia suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna Moller
Cuadad de Palma
Santande
Jean de Tus
Dpa Versal
Ketticanto Resolution
Boadices
St. Jean de Luz
Autlaw
Refugee Evacuation Plans Move Through France to Spain
Officials propose evacuating refugees via France to Barcelona amid ongoing displacement. Government sources say coordinated routes would streamline shelter, medical aid, and asylum processing for those fleeing conflict. Barcelona hosts potential reception facilities and support services.
Japan to raise wool freights amid shipping cost surge
The Asahi reports a 90 percent increase in freights for Australian wool as shipbuilding costs rise. Australian authorities deny the burden is on wool buyers, noting a planned sale of 108,000 bales, with shipping lines set to gain from the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Asahi
Dapenens Buviding
Legce
French cabinet formed under Chautemps ruling coalition
France appoints a 13 Radicals 12 Socialists and 2 Independents cabinet led by Chautemps with six Blum ministers. The group aims to follow a mainly orthodox financial path with less plenary power on finances and to push financial reconstruction aided by Bonnet returning from Washington. The cabinet meets the president and plans to address the chamber of deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Socialist Party
Mr. Chautempa
Messrs. Blum
Sarraut
Delbos
Deladier
Bonnet
Socialiste
Socialist Union
M. Chautemps
M.ants
Nances
Morning Post
M. la Brun
Tele- E
M. Bonnet
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
Tita
M. Blum
Hospital Inquiry Commission to Open Hearing in Public
The New South Wales inquiry into hospital administration will open to the public with witnesses sworn. Commission presiding members include Dr A Colvin and Mr A Rankin with Dr K W Starr assisting. the Medical Superintendent and other officials will be available to receive complaints and evidence.
Rough Weather Hits New South Wales This Year
Mr Mares of the NSW weather service reports the roughest weather of the year with temperatures seven degrees below freezing in New England and water freezing in exposed areas. The Southern region also faced severe conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydnet
N.S.W
Oil Indications in Queensland Seem to Be Positive
In the Senate yesterday the Minister in Charge of Development said indications of oil have been obtained from a bore sunk in Queensland by a company granted under the Commonwealth Oil Geared Bill. He cited a flow of 2,000,000 cubic feet per day, largely a natural constitut of produced by the bore, though the company’s name was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
Queensland
Brown
Senate
McLachlan
Hydrogenation oil from coal plan eyed for Australia
The Commonwealth Government will consider a proposal to urge the British Government to back a large scale hydrogenation plant in Australia to produce oil from coal. The report notes cooperation from the king and cabinet and estimates production of vast petrol volumes yearly, aiding defense and providing experimental data for future dominion plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Griteh
Australia
Oereeeresate
Arpeesaion
Ny: Paget
Sheen
Dominions
Trinidad Strike News From Port of Spain
The report from Port of Spain notes the situation remains serious on the oll Selda as authorities monitor wounded casualties and ongoing tensions. Local sources describe continued unrest and concern over safety in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port OF Spain
Son Wens
Tate
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Applications
Can
the &Co- Hume
Qur
Mnail
Saelie! Peers
United Press
Rhe
MR. Curtin
Labour TO Consider
France
Barcelona
Japan
Blum
Onus
U.K
Trinidad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!