Brigadier Miles to Remain Commandant of RMC Dun troon
Brigadier Miles will stay as Commandant of the Royal Military College at Dun troon until December 31, 1937 due to important re institution matters. He will then assume command of the lat Military District in Queensland. Brigadier Williams is appointed to succeed him and will take up duty January 1, 1838 and temporarily command in Queensland. He will also chair the Selection Board for entry to the College.
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Queensland
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Public air crash inquiries debated in parliament
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page told Mr Lazzarini that the government would consider holding air accident inquiries in public rather than in camera. Lazzarini argued ongoing aerial incidents require full public information on crashes.
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Hockey Notes Reflect Internal Strife and Canberra Triumphs
A Kingston club column voices tension over administration and training methods while praising Canberra Grammar School’s return and a Cooma visit. Matches include a 3 3 draw with Queanbeyan and a 4 4 draw with Kingston, with concerns about discipline, ball control, and lining up for the Sydney trip.
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Louis Retains World Heavyweight Title In Eight Round KO
In Chicago, Joe Louis defeats James Braddock before 50 000 fans to keep the heavyweight crown. Louis, dominant from early rounds, knockouts Braddock in the eighth, earning 122 000 dollars from gate receipts as Braddock is carried from the ring bleeding.
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New York Times
Smuggling Warnings For Australians Returning From Coronation
Customs Minister warns against smuggling by Australians home from the coronation ceremony. He cites multiple detected offences and heavy fines. Personal effects are admitted duty free, but abuse of the concession will not be tolerated and more cases will go to police courts.
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Commonwealth
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Fight aftermaths mix of order and celebration in 1910s Harlem and Chicago
A force of 1500 police patrolled Harlem to manage potential unrest after the big fight while keeping order. In Chicago's south side crowds paraded and stopped trams, with near riot conditions but mostly good natured, celebrating the second black champion since Jack Johnson.
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New York
Chicago
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Farr Schmeling Bout Aims for London World Title Fight
Tommy Farr and Max Schmeling signed for a London bout in August or September with the British Control Board asked to recognize it as a world title fight. The proposed Chicago bout collapsed after both Americans demanded excessive guarantees.
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Tommy Farr
Max Schmeling
Chicago
Redistribution of Western Australian electorates agreed in Parliament
In the House of Representatives the Redistribution Committee report on WA electorates was adopted without a dissent. Minister Paterson said the Perth Fremantle and Swan seat boundaries were re drawn to improve representation after the 1933 census. Opposition Leader Curtin and Mr Gregory supported the motion.
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W.A. Commonwealth
Mr. Paterson
Perth
Fremantle
Swan
Curtin
Gregory
C.P
Patrol Boats and Larrakia’s Sea Experience Questioned
In Parliament yesterday Mr Baker suggested the Larrakia had not seen the open sea before arriving in Australia and may have chased sampans, while Mr Paterson doubted its experience and said it appeared to be a new boat. He also clarified that the Roongana had been a lighthouse service vessel before Customs took it over.
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Lab
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Interior
Paterson
England
Thames
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Australia
Roongana
Customs Department
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Reform proposals for Senate ballot abandoned by UAP meeting
The United Australia Party state meeting yesterday abandoned reform plans for the Senate ballot until after the next triennial election. Proposals favored elliptical or circular ballots to favor early alphabet names were dropped after Attorney General Menzies warned it would be unfair late in the life of Parliament. The meeting criticized NSW Labour for nominating four candidates whose names began with A, fearing reduced representation. Mengios will report the decision to the Federal Cabinet as the ministry is expected to reject reform.
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Senate
United Australia Party
Menzies
Labour Party
New South Wales
Mengios
U.A P
Country Party
Pro
Federal Arbitration Court raises shearing rates across states
The Federal Arbitration Court on Wednesday boosted rock sheep rates in New South Wales and eastern states to 35 shillings per 100, effective July 1, rising 2 shillings 6 pence per hundred. Basic wage for Australian Workers' Union wool industry members set at £3 17s, with shed hands and wool press rates also adjusted and no index-based changes unless warranted.
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Federal Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Australian Workers’ Union
Stalin's Defence of Purge Prompted Memorandum
Worldwide reaction to Russian executions prompted M Stalin to issue a memorandum. He asserts the executed men faced treason in a vulgar sense but their political activities would have ultimately brought about Soviet Russia's downfall.
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London
M. Stalin
Russia
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