Abbey bread case inquiry reveals no Commonwealth state link
Premier Mair told Parliament there was no relation between Commonwealth and State Royal Commissions into the Abbey bread case. He denied knowledge of fines or remissions under Arbitration Acts and said papers condemning fines would be laid before Parliament. The Royal Commission heard that most remission requests came via local MPs and that some letters bore rubber stamp notes.
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Bydney
Commonwealth
Abbeo
Mair
McKell
Federal Commission
Ensder
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Juste
Mr Nott
Anty
Deatts
Justice Ne
Army Department
Nott
Rail sabotage at Baden derails Cleveland-Pittsburgh passenger train
FBI agents seek saboteurs behind a wreck on the Cleveland Pittsburgh line that killed four and injured 108, including 48 seriously. The 66 mph train hit a loosened rail near the Chamlo River embankment. 4% spikes were removed. The Manhattan Limited passed 18 minutes earlier and might have been the target. The block signal system remained intact, showing operatives knew the layout.
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Baden
P.A
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Qohlo River
Manhattan Limited
Fishermen Rescued After Lake Superior Ice Rescue
Baraga County Sheriff reports nearly twenty fishermen swept into Lake Superior on broken ice floes in zero temperatures are safe. The incident occurred yesterday as crews assisted to bring all men to shore without injuries.
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Lanse
Mid
Baraga County
Toway
Lake Superior
Magistrate weighs fraud claim in loaves case and ponders fine cut
The inquiry discussed whether wholesale underweight loaves were produced with fraudulent intent. The magistrate found no fraud evidence and adjourned the case as penalities were deemed excessively severe. A reduction to £500 was considered as a fair adjustment by the minister and witnesses.
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Sion
Cassidy
K.C
Treatt
Canberra Abattoirs Urgently Need New Premises
Evidence before the Public Works Committee shows Canberra abattoirs inadequate with serious drainage and storage problems. Dr. Cumpston reports plans for a new premises at Nimmitabel are impractical, urging a £65,000 project to modernize facilities and prevent meat quality issues.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Director-General of
Cumpaton
Public Works Committee
Parliament House
Cooma
Queanbeyan
Nimmitabel
Cumpsten
Iiteatia
Sydney
Sheehan
Ben
Metal Trades Increase in Pay Dispute Hushed by Court
In Sydney the Commonwealth Arbitration Court investigates a proposed 3 per week wage rise for Cockatoo drivers. The Metal Trades Unions had claimed Minister Holt promised the increase last November but the union leaders say the minister will not be called to give evidence.
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Sydney
Holt
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Cockatoo In
Courtauld's Shares Rally on American Viscose Sale News
London market reacts to British government sale of American Viscose Corporation to raise funds for war costs. Courtauld's Ordinary shares jump to 28 shillings as analysts expect a potential 34 million pound payout to shareholders if the deal values the asset at the anticipated level.
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London
Tuesda
Ex- Poreas
Losa
Courtauld’s Limited
American Viscose Corporation
Courtauld
Courtauld's
Japan Plans April Ration Cuts to Curb Speculation
The government announces new rice rationing starting April to curb illegal speculation. Laborers will receive more than office workers, but totals will be well below prewar levels.
Fatal Collision Leads to Damages Claim In London
In London a case before Mr Justice Charles concerns damages against Horace Vietor Mahoney of Leeds after a collision injuring two women and causing permanent and severe injuries to others. The report notes conflicting directions and vague details amid chaotic eyewitness accounts.
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Charles Leery
Horace Vietor Mahoney
Leeds
Mudison
Blizzard Toll Increases Across Midwest and Canada
Casulaties mount from Saturday night blizzard. One known demolition reported with one missing. Storm sweeps east through Michigan, North Dakota, Minnesota, into Canada. Farmers stranded on weekend routes. cars in ditches. some freeze in stalled vehicles and others exhaust themselves seeking shelter.
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Michigan
North Dakota
Minnesota
Canada
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Abbco Inquiry
Ime
Trenitt
Commission
Mireed
Limited
Metal Trades
Goodyear
Australia
R.A.A.F
England
Tokyo
Cps
Saigon
Japan
Vebal
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