Canberra Advisory Council to be Extended to 1933
Canberra Advisory Council life extended at least six months to end of 1933. Term of two year public representatives ends in May. Cabinet to study replacing the council with a more authoritative body and to consider a Hospital Board, not to be established for at least six months. Legislation needed to extend the council and define local representation beyond the present advisory body.
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Canberra
Advisory Council
Jad Marr
Pew
Benate Ie
Indian Policy Commons Agree to Committee
London reports a heated session in the Hall of Commons as MPs back a motion to form a committee on Indian policy. The debate centers on proportional representation for Britain and India ties, with amendments proposed and votes tallied to determine who participates in the committee’s work.
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London
Hall of Commons
Vigorann Owen
Winntatt Churet
DARING PIRATES CAPTURE FOUR BRITISH OFFICERS
A daring piracy incident reports four British officers seized while aboard a vessel at anchor. The attack occurred in calm seas as captors overwhelmed the crew, taking the officers into custody. No further details on where or when the seizure happened are provided.
Four British Officers Captured by Pirates at Newchwang
Four British mercantile officers were captured in a daring pirate attack near Newchwang yesterday. The Atewwne Nanchame lay at anchor when pirates boarded, looted the crew quarters, restrained the engineers, and sailed off with the captives heading northwest.
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Shanghai
Wadnesday
Newchwang
Antarctic Census Officers Aim for Commonwealth Transport Role
A garbled report notes the Commonwealth Government considering no longer funding Antarctic census officers and shifting responsibility for transport to Canberra. It mentions job offers, recruitment actions, and potential public service transfers affecting railway tickets and postings in the Commonwealth system.
Research Ship Work in Winter Seas
Capetown reports the Discovery I, polar voyage to Antarctic waters, detailing winter seas navigation and deep water observations. The vessel aims to gather valuable data on Antarctic conditions and ship operations during harsh seas. The crew will transmit findings after a voyage to England for further expansion of the expedition.
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Capetown
England
Reduced Vote Marks Cut in British Estimates
London reports a government cut of 100,000 in estimated Empire Marketing expenditure, with overall reductions totaling 220,000 in the planned development program. The action appears to be part of a broader review of state development work and the marketing board's outputs.
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London
Air Collision Kills Four in Tokyo Practice Flight
Four persons were killed when two planes collided during morning practice over Tokyo. The crash occurred as the aircraft were maneuvering, with one pilot reportedly bailing out or escaping by parachute while others perished.
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Tokio
Partona
Dublin wind causes civic court delays and breaches
A garbled dispatch reports wind related delays and breaches involving officials and a civic court. The text mentions Dublin, Calcutta, and an expulsion scenario with unclear details and monetary figures. The fragment hints at legal actions or penalties but is unreadable.
Wreckage Hears Grim Details Of Imperial Air Disaster
Grim scenes emerged as wreckage was examined near Dixmude after an Imperial Airways crash. Inspectors from the British Air Ministry and Belgian authorities oversaw removal while officials promised full inquiries and safety measures. Victims were identified, bodies recovered, and rescue work continued amid smoke and chaos as investigators assess the cause and prevent recurrence.
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London
Lner
Ginster
Dixmude
British Air Ministry
Belwish
Phillip Skysoony
Iie
Thomas Rowinat
Communist Plot To Destroy Catholic Churches In Montreal
Police report seven arrests after a fiery attack damaged St. Jacques Cathedral in Montreal. Authorities describe a communist plot to destroy Catholic churches, with a $200,000 property loss cited and officials noting the Daniel Cathedral was listed in the dossier.
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Montreal
St. Jacques
Raven
Danie
Duelin Crowds Burn Red Flag in Streets
Clashes erupted in the city as rival crowds confronted each other over a protest event. Police separated groups after chains of shouts and scuffles around a red flag display near main square. One report notes injuries and arrests amid a tense political episode.
Fire hits headquarters in Dublin clash
In Dublin the Favolutionary group's HQ was set ablaze as crowds attacked from nearby Inn fromoity House. Police used halon charges to disperse. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as attackers and mob fought, some injured.
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Landon
Tre Buldings
Dublin
Tre
Connally Horns
Mio
Air race prize gift praised by Acting Prime Minister
Mr Latham praised a £10,000 prize for an air race from near to Melbourne as part of Centenary celebrations. He noted Sir Charles Kingsford Smiths view that the event must be carefully organised and supervised to benefit Melbourne Victoria the Commonwealth and the nation. The proposal was tied to celebrations across Australia and Canada and to honour notable aviators.
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Erle Geddes
Macphermon Robertson
Melbourne
Witober
Actiog- Seine
J. G. Latham
Hinmipherson Robertson
Latham
Charles Kingsford Smith
Malbourne
Victoria
Commonwealth
Registration Granted to New Railway Union in Federal Court
In Sydney Thorsday the National Union for Railwaymen registration was granted under the Federal Arbitration Act by Deputy Registrar W Tarrant after opposition from 20 unions including the ARU and AWTU. The hearing lasted about a month with evidence mainly on the NUR and ARU relationship. costs were not awarded.
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Sydney
Thorsday
Nauonal Union
Resistrar
W. Tarrant
A.R.U
Australian ‘Tramway
Asante Jon
A.W.U
Actus Qiapute
NUR
Beeby
National Union of Railwaymen Gazettes Unity Across Commonwealth
The president of the National Union of Railwaymen expressed delight as the union becomes a single body covering all railway employers throughout the Commonwealth. The constitution allows inclusion of railway employees from the Chief Commissioner downward in all states.
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National Union of Railwaymen
E Tarrant
W. T Akelton
Or-M.lad
Asncral Lenamirer
Mletchr
Fletcher
Commonwealth
Coalition talks in South Africa hint at new cabinet posts
Capetown records Mr Smuts in Standerton stating the cabinet will discuss with Mr Hertszog on Thursday. He says current parties stay until coalition experience. If the coalition fails, a merger leads to Mr Hertzon as Premier and External Affairs Minister, Mr Smuts as Deputy Premier and Finance minister, with others proposed for key posts.
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Capetown
Smutu
Standerton
Hertsog
Rortion
Hertzon
Smuts
Yotice
Avenge
Alleged Oil Fraud Evasion of Customs Duty Debate
In Parliament a debate on petroleum items raised grave fraud claims tied to evasion of customs duty. Minister White pledged police questions be referred to the Royal Commission on petrol and oil for investigation amid two main fraud allegations against an importer and improper oil pricing schedules.
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House of Representatives
Customs
T. W.,white
The
Royal Commission On Petrol and Oil For
Australia
Afensra
Hawker
Gregory
Holloway
Alstson
Fenton
Thetri Board
Customs Department
White
Hoyal Commission
Ttwaa
Gation
Paterson
Country Party
Boycott of Jews Premature Acts in Germany
Berlin reports premature anti Jewish boycotts in several towns as stores close and reopen amid party headquarters orders. Tear gas at Darmstadt triggered panic. Gottingen and other cities saw vandalism and denial of entry for Jewish professors and shops.
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Berlin
Nndine
Htomeway
Germany
Darmstadt
Atattin
Luenburg
Banka
Lawyere
Acta
Az Ahopa
Munster
Gottingen
Pmashad
Embassy Attack Rocks Mexican Protest and Arrests
In Mexico City on a Wednesday a protest against an ambassador sparked a clash at the embassy. Twenty alleged Communists were detained after attacks on a government building and windows broken. The incident follows unrest over the appointment of a new official and references a past political murder linked to the Central Party of the Communist faction.
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Mexico City
Josiphan Daniela Ae
Mexico
Eniion
Publis Porter
Uyyon
Panlen
Alanintiir
Tin Central
Comugupiaty
Maslee
Othoen Cailar Tim
Unum
Veibe
Staten Forven
Vera Crus
White My
Anil
Navy
London meeting of protest against German anti semitism
A London gathering of about 2000 Jewish trade workers passed a resolution condemning German anti Semitism and press censorship. Speakers included MP Mr Wedgewood, who said Axis influence blocked truth in publication and alleged Germany branded Jews as traitors. The report notes widespread job loss among German Jews and broader persecution.
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London
Wedgewood
Germany
Jowa A4
Laipeig Aa
Russian famine crisis grips Russia and Ukraine
Gareth Jones, secretary to Lloyd George, reports Russia in famine amid Ukraine misery. He notes a 1921 diet collapse, bank troubles, and widespread discontent. The arrest of a key Russian figure is linked to food shortages and political tension, with Bernard Shaw mentioned for his views on food plants.
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Berin
Gareth Jones
Loyd George
Hua
Wiekern Wm Ployer
Alrwady
Imost
Rusia
Minin
Bernard Bhew
Hitler's Warning Ignored by Munich Cabinet
Fragmentary text reports Hitler warning of an impending boycott against German goods in London and New York. It suggests government officials discussed preventing violence and enforcing laws. The damaged passage mentions the Jewry and broader unrest.
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Herr
Munich
Andow
New York
Germany
Tate
Upper House Public Service Defines Attitude Debate
The Public Service Association plans a policy debate on the Upper House referendum. President Flynn stated reforms must align with the constitution, criticizing past government plans to steer public opinion toward either communism or fascism. He warned against driving voters to choose between extremist paths.
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Rydney
Ir. Flynn
Tm Wrepore
Capiawe
Alleged Plot to Poison Nasi Kitchens Reported
Reporters at council meetings describe an alleged plan to poison the Nasi kitchens with a lethal toxin to exterminate opponents. The Archbishop cites Mary Hitler’s assurances and warns of a broader Jewish war against Germany if the plot proceeds.
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Tewia
Mariy Hitler
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