Parliament House Book Collection Moves to New National Library
A large transfer of volumes from Parliament House to the first section of the National Library in King’s Avenue is planned. The Parliament House collection will remain about 180,000 volumes, mainly the latest books, with 70,000 to be moved next Monday and 17,000 plus 12,000 volumes from other wings to free space for the Development Branch. The bound newspaper volumes stay behind. the move aims to free space for five years and eventually house national and historical records now stored in Parliament House basement.
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Parliament Hous
National Library
King's Avenue
Parliament House
Parliament’ House
Wevery Mayer
Acton
No. 2
Becrestril
Canberen Tily
Eden Triumph in Paris Shapes Britain’s Naval Stance
Paris recognition of Britain's Anglo German Naval Agreement reflects Britain acting under fear. Germany gains naval edge over France in the North Sea, while France disapproves at rapid German fleet expansion. Daily Telegraph and Daily Express pieces note submarine pledge offers and limits on battleships cruisers and subs.
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Jndon
Daily Telegraph
Anthony Eden
Paris
Britain
Germany
France
North Sea
Daily Express
Rome Mission Seeks Security Pacts for Europe
Reported discussions outline a European security framework and a settlement approach for Abyssinia. Notes reference potential collaboration between Britain and Italy toward a general settlement and hints at Emperor Menelik II’s stance on Italian colonisation and economic arrangements.
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Anthony Kiden
Teagraph
Eley
Europe
Rene
Anglo German Naval Talks Move Toward Practical Peace Plan
London reports say Anglo German naval talks, ongoing since the June 18 exchange of notes, remain friendly and frank. Von Ribbentrop, before leaving Berlin, endorsed a practical peace approach and favored a facts based system over theories. He denied wedges with France and claimed closer Britain France Germany collaboration is underway.
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London
Berlin
Europe
Germany
France
Britain
Labour Unity Move Amid Australian Labor Disarray
A move to reopen unity discussions among Labour factions is reported in Sydney with a possible Melbourne conference. The Lang Party member and several MLCs are said to be open to negotiations to resolve the internal disputes and unite the party.
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Sydney
Labour
Melbourne
Lang Party
Ald
Tony
Thos Alegatia
New South Wales Railways Wage Award Impact
More than 2800 metal workers employed in New South Wales railways face lower pay due to a new award. Unofficial estimates suggest substantial reductions in earnings, with potential overall wage losses estimated around 10,600 pounds for some groups. Local figures indicate the award’s effect varies by job and location.
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Rydney
Moriay
New South Wales
Tria
Beef Subsidy Debate in Commons Reflected in Telegraph
London reports on a Wednesday Commons bid for a renewed home beef subsidy tied to Dominion agreements. The Daily Telegraph argues the policy balances farm income with cheap food, opposing high tariffs and favoring a regulated market supporting exporters Australia and New Zealand while easing Britain's agricultural adjustment.
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London
House of Com
Dominions
Daily Telegraph
Alec
Syed
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Escaped Prisoner in Court Plea and Bond
An escaped prisoner named Juin Sormleh, age 23, appeared in court. He faces forgery and uttering charges after alleged escape from custody in 1094 and 1008 incidents. He was bound over to maintain good behavior.
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Sydney
Jody
Ced
Arva
Nils
Sali
Cabinet At Perth Taxation Reform Discussed
The Federal Cabinet arrived in Perth and was hosted at a civic reception. Dr Page advocated state cooperation to fix federation disabilities and proposed a council similar to the Loan Council where state matters are discussed. He noted the need to unify taxation law after talks between state and federal authorities.
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Perth
Moniday
DE. Page
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Page
Saltnel
Canerra
Deniliquin grave conflict over advance fees and burials
Canon Jellicoe Rogers threatens to refuse officiating burial services over unpaid fees as sextons strike for advance payments. Deniliquin cemetery trust says fee collection is their responsibility while several diggers suspend work over arrears and nonpayment.
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Deniliquin
Jellicoe Rogers
Commonwealth Loan of £17,000,000 Opens Subscriptions Today
The Commonwealth Loan of £17,000,000 opens for subscriptions with a note that applications received tonight will be accepted. The secretary to the Treasury recommends bankers accept late lodgments and investors consider large applications. Banks report thousands of applications and the aim is to reach £10,000,000 today, almost double the November loan. The loan features bond convertibility to cash on demand.
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Verday
One Treasury
Hi J, Sheehan
Oan
Inet
Aldermen Involved in Alleged Bribe Talks at Harold Park
Equity Court hears allegations that Glebe Council member Fitzpatrick and Trotting Club secretary F Howell discussed a bribe of 1200 pounds to influence road actions at Harold Park racecourse. Howell claimed 1000 to 1200 proposals and receipts were discussed. council denies bribery. Hearing adjourned.
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Sydney
Cer
Glebe Counc
Une
Mewmouth Walsh
F. Howell
Equity Court
Harold Park
Howell
Pitspatrick
Wuld Lorbie
Dwyer
World Commerce Worsens From Two Years Ago
Spencer Watts, A H Mestl, and Professor Hutten warn that world commercial foundations are deteriorating. They say political and governmental interference cripples business in buying, selling, producing, distribution, and debt collection, threatening future initiative and rebirth of enterprise.
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Spencer Watts
A. H. Mestl
Hutten
Linsinggent Momic
Lee
Rmong
Air Record To French Flying Boat Croix du Boi
Paris reports the Croix du Boi four engined flying boat set a world distance record for land and sea with 812 miles from Cherbourg to Inguia phor Bene fal. The Croix du Sud crossed the South Atlantic four times but fell short of its objective by about 180 miles. Melbourne noted Britain holds several records while cold weather marked the start of the year in Australia with extremely low temperatures.
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Paris
Croix du Boi
Inguiaphor
Benefal
Cherbourg
Jance
Beebe
Jan Reco
Melbourne
Britein
Fungee World Pecarde
Oetor Al-Yzelbourne
Apeed
Ate
Pinnes
Aly Minister Commissioned Planes for Mountain Record Flights
The Aly Minister authorized the construction of two land planes intended to set distance and altitude records. The craft are aimed at a broad area across the northwestern mountains, signaling bold ambitions in aviation feats.
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Aly
Mining losses in Graves Court over Tullamore mine option
In Graves Court the directors of the Tullamore Gold Development are suing Walter Frascia and Kathisen Meccalt for 70 000 pounds over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation in the purchase of an option on the Tullamore mine. James Brennand a Stock Exchange member and broker for the plant company appears alongside others. The witness claimed profiting from the share dealings though losses are unclear when the collapse occurred. Director W Corfield notes 4860 in share transactions. The hearing was adjourned.
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Sydney
Graves Court
Cura
Tullamore
Walter Frascia Médcalf
Kathisen
Meccalt
James 3 Brennand
Stock Exchange
Anid
Plafant Company
Eyndicate
Ate
Com
Bell
Holcombe
Baker
Hunley
Bedford
Witnew
Tulamore
W. Corfield
Tullamore Company
Snow Grips New South Wales in Deep Winter Cold
Central and southern New South Wales shivered under Arctic like conditions as heavy snow fell at Lithgow Me Victoria and Crookwell with Sydney setting record lows for the season. Forecasters warn of more cold weather with gales and rough seas along the coast.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Lithgow
Victoria
Crookwell
Ueany
Weather Bureau
Coas
Heavy snowfall in Canberra area halts travel and coats hills
Canberra recorded the heaviest snow fall in six years with surrounding hills receiving a liberal coating. Light snowfall occurred in parts of the city, melting quickly. Low lying northern hills were thrice to four inches deep, while Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain saw little to no accumulation. Travelers from the east and Goulburn noted falls many miles away from the capital.
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Canberra
Mt Ainslie
Black Matain
Yast
Goulburn
Snow Blanket Hits Queanbeyan in First Snow Since August
Queanbeyan recorded about seven inches of snow at the Meteoro Station marking the first snowfall since August 24 1029. The fall was light and melted quickly after falling observations.
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Queanbeyan
Meteoro
Western Australian Secession Delegation to Disband
A Western Australian secession delegation plans disbandment this week following Attorney General statements in Parliament and a pending Dominions Office reply. The formal termination is expected to be signed in an official report, likely on Thursday, as preparation continues.
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London
Thomas Inaklp
House of Commons
Dominions Office
Motor Accident at Campsie Claims £5000 Damages
Doris Heather Powell sues Harck Uptin driver alleging negligence after a collision between racing cars near Bong races in October last year. She says she suffered injuries including leg use impairment and weeks of incapacity. The defendant admits fault but argues reasonable care. court awards £970 16.
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Eydney
Mosiay
Motor Sock Campsie
Doris Heather Powell
Censoe Court Today
Harck Uptin
Unclear Text on Tyrolean Citizenship and Royal Figures
Fragmented item discusses Hull Tyrol matters and Archduke decisions amid garbled quotations. Mentions government consent, British observers, and symbolic Crown issues with scattered names and places, but specifics are largely unreadable. The piece reads as a disjointed foreign affairs snippet with insufficient coherent facts.
Sydney auction market reports and prices for livestock
In Sydney the auction sale of rams and livestock drew strong interest with top prices around 200 guineas for champion stock and widespread demand for Falkiner’s animals. Other sires sold at 300, 75, 270, 180, 170 and 00 respectively, with consignments tied to the New Zealand Land Company and Tamaah.
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TDN
Mpl
Paula
Bebe
Pak
Dewlers Express
Malvern Hillis
Uesuniand
Warren
Falkiner
New Zealand Land Company
English Team for Second Test at South Africa
Selection for the second Test revealed a Rawlian XI with captain Wyatt, Mitchell, Hutcheon, Lazland, Verity, Hammond, Airey, Nichola, Clarke of Northamptonshire, Milawall of Derbyshire, and James Langyidgs of Buieexs Marrimondwler Mtlirnter in the squad.
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London
Rawlian Ivery
South Africa
Holmes Murder Probe Seeks Clues at Dawes Point
Detectives probe the death of Reginald William Holmes found near Dawes Point on June 1. They are speaking to a man and a girl connected to a suspected quarrel and possible grand plot near the shooting site. Interview promised confidential. authorities seek any information.
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Sydney
Reginald Wiliam Holmes
Reduced Interstate Travel Fares Announced
Interstate travel fares are reduced by five percent on train routes between Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. The Fallsway Commissioners note increased interstate return tickets since the reduction and plan to combine the offers. Excursion fares will also apply for travel between the eastern states and Western Australia until further notice.
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Bydney
Arr
Fallway
Mrribane
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Western Australia
Detective’s Bets and Alleged Bribery on Racecourse
An Irish detective testified that bets and bribes occurred around a racecourse matter. He claimed he paid Grogan for misleading conduct and money was promised for service. Walters Jones Parkinson noted Grogan had not paid him, with the hearing adjourned.
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Sydney
Jones
Marth
Grogan
Tn. Jones
Walter Jone Parkinson
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