Britain rejects in kind war debt settlement
London reports the British Government rejected the U S suggestion that war debts be settled by payments in kind. The note defers anyPayments until a more suitable time for discussions while Washington doubts America will respond to the latest note. Britain sees no current method to implement such a plan likely to win U S approval. The government says it will welcome renewed talks when conditions are right.
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London
United States
Britain
Bank Robbery Details Remain Unclear In Thwarted Heist
Fragmentary report notes a bank robbery attempt on a Thursday near Path Street in a Bi area. Authorities have not released full suspect details or outcomes.
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Bydndy
Molen
Path Treet
Washington braces as Britain holds line on debt notes
Officials in Washington and London hint at keeping the status quo until after elections. The Note signals Britain will not pay until the debt funding plan is revised downward. John Dickinson, acting Secretary for Commerce, asserts foreign debt must be paid in money and services, claiming reserves are too limited to reduce amounts owed.
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Washington
Britain
John Dickinson
United States
British Premier to Rest for Three Months
The Prime Minister Mr Ramsay MacDonald will take three months rest starting Sunday. He will travel to Lossiemouth for a brief spell and then sail to Canada for the remainder of his holiday.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Lossiemouth
Canada
Disputed Will Settlement Ends Pitman Case
In Melbourne the Pitman will case reached a settlement after dispute over the will of the late Mrs Margaret Pitman. The agreement withdraws all suggestions of impropriety and details how the estate valued at 111,147 net will be divided among heirs. The Footscray Hotel valued at 7,600 pounds forms part of the distribution along with shares to Margaret’s elder daughter and other beneficiaries.
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Margaret Pitn
Margaret Pit
Footscray Hotel
Mergaret
Commonwealth to takeover bankruptcy work in New South Wales
The Prime Minister outlined plans to shift bankruptcy administration from state to Commonwealth control across New South Wales amid six years of inconsistent practice. Queensland already has the regime, with NSW and Tasmania to follow from July next year.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Lyons
Queensland
Taswetla
C. F. W. Lloyd
Eaten
Australia
Television to broadcast nationally, says Amalgamated Wireless chief
Sydney television discussion notes that Mr EF T Fisk, general manager of Amalgamated Wireless (Aust) Ltd, declares television a certainty of the future and predicts a day when one nation can broadcast nationwide. He frames TV as a forthcoming standard of mass communication.
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Sydney
EF. T. Fisk
Amalgamated Wireless (Aust) Ltd
Newfoundland Lifts Gold Export Ban by Commission Government
The two year old ban on gold exports from Newfoundland is removed by the new Commission Government. The action ends the prohibition and restores export permissions across the island.
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ST. Johng
Newfoundland
Commission
Global radio growth eyed as journey to universal language begins
Mr. Fisk predicts major advances in television and telephony within three years, while warning the path to a universal language remains years away. He notes 600,000 licensed Australian listeners, 4,000,000 in Britain, and 15 to 20 million sets in use in America without license fees, with Australian listeners paying about £500,000 annually for electricity to run their sets.
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Fisk
Australia
Britain
America
Power fuel investigation urged by Victorian wheatgrowers
Mr. C Judd, manager of the Victorian Wheatgrowers ration, urged the Commonwealth Government to immediately investigate producing alcohol from power Australia.s surplus wheat. He commented on the growing concern and called for action to secure fuel from grain.
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Sydney
C. Judd
Australia
Judd
Budget and debate highlight August intro plans and protests
The Budget will be introduced early in August as announced to the House by Prime Minister Lyons. Opposition Leader Goullin urged timely discussion amid criticism of a long recess. The Lang Group attacked high interest rates, proposing a £1 reduction in supply.
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Lyona
Goullin
Lang Group
Mr. Lyons
South Australia
Western Ate
Emg Om Gun
Lyons
Brunthee Sm
Post Office
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Boullin
Beasley
Treasury
Billa
Federal
Labour Party
Gol Ip
Northern Australia not suited for farming says Dr Gilruth
Dr J A Gilruth, former Administrator in Chief of the Division for Animal Health, notes Northern Australia is tropical with seasonal rainfall and poor soil fertility. He argues the cost of production and water bore investments make agriculture unlikely and mining unlikely to prosper, citing a need for large capital expenditure.
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Sydney
J. A. Gilruth
Anime Health
Australia
Gilruth
Canberra Men for Work at Port Augusta Transfer Plan
Canberra men were to be employed on the East West Transcontinental railway at Port Augusta South Australia under a Commonwealth funded program. The Interior Minister said 31 000 pounds would cover the work with medical exams required for entrants. The plan aimed to share work between Canberra and South Australia amid no Canberra state government provision.
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Country Party
Page
Wheat Commission
Canberra
Port Sogesta
Lyon
South Australie
Interior
Perkina
South Australia
Commonwealth
New Zealand Trade Relations May Reopen After Citrus Report
Discussion on restoring New Zealand fruit exports and citrus trade relations follows a report on market recovery and transportation hurdles. Officials indicate potential resumption of eligible shipments and resumed port traffic pending policy updates and market stability.
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New Zealand
Woodfull Stars as Australia Dominates Somerset in Taunton Test
O Reilly claims nine wickets after lunch as Australia dominates Somerset. Woodfull and Ponsford open against Wellard and White. Darling reaches 100, Woodfull builds a solid 150-ball innings. Wellard takes three wickets for 16 as 200 runs cross 190 minutes with Woodfull 62 and 150 partnership in sight.
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London
O'Reilly Somerset
Woodfull
Ponsford
Wellard
Jackie
White
Second Day Play Resumes After Rain in Somerset Match
The second day started on time after light rain. Whites opened for Somerset with Wellard in Ingle's absence, facing Darling who bowled well. Wellard bowled with pace and produced movement on a lively pitch, taking Chipperfield cheaply and bringing Bromley under pressure before Taok Lee dismissed him. Four wickets fell in an hour as the score moved to 198 for six.
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Whites
Somerset
Ingle
Wellard
Darling
Chipperfield
Bromley
Taok Lee
Sunday Milk Debate Sparks Union Delivery Grievances
The Sunday milk issue prompts the Union to call for changes in delivery on Sundays both in summer and winter. Leaders argue milk arrives days after milking and isn’t farm fresh, while some insist milkmen face harsh conditions forcing seven day workweeks.
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Union
Chensy
Mann
Somerset First Innings Batting Report
Australia match summary shows J Lee Ibn out bowled Fleet and F Lee bowled Belling, Bennett bowled Darling, White and Case not out. innings in progress with several players yet to score.
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J. Lee
Ibn
B. Fleet
F. Lee
B. Belling
Bennett
B. Darling White
Case
Innings
Hobbs Farewell Match Against Australia Scrambled
Hobbs played his last appearance against Australia in a Surrey match noted in a Daily Telegraph column. The piece mentions his farewell with Moult and hints at the Surrey team’s Saturday encounter.
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London
Surrey
Australia
Fone
Senester
Hobbs
Tele- Oh
Cage
Eas Wette
Debate on Imperial Air Defence Conference Plans
London reports a debate on air defence expansion and imperial unity. The government weighs creating an Imperial Air Defence Conference and consolidating empire communications under a central authority. Speaker Viscount Kibank withdrew amid disagreements.
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Newn
Ava
Imperial Air
Res
Air
Londonderry
Raply
Aels
Kibank
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