Violence in Dockers War Rends Melbourne Suburb
Melbourne report describes a flare of violence in the Painters and Dockers Union racketing through Carlton and surrounding areas. Gunfire near James Bazley wounds, police doubt major charges late in the six month feud. Officials note unlicensed weapons arrests amid threats and disappearances.
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Royal Melbourne
Bazley
Ussell Street
Painters and Dockers Union
James Bazley
Underworld
Carlton-Fitzroy
Labor price control bill faces doubtful fate in council
The Labor Government pushes a broad price control bill seeking powers to cap charges for goods services and professional practices. critics call it a blunt political move and expect defeat in the Legislative Council where the Liberal Country coalition dominates. The bill proposes a Prices commissioner and advisory committees to probe price increases and require justification from manufacturers and suppliers.
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Legislative Council
Proposed Price Control Bill Grants Broad Powers to Commissioner
The measure would empower a prices commissioner to set maximum prices for goods and services, without an advisory committee review, and extend authority to approve profit margins on interstate items in Western Australia. Officers could compel statements under oath, conduct searches, seize samples, and copy documents. Penalties reach up to 50 dollars for offences such as selling above declared maxima or misrepresenting offerings. The bill includes secrecy for confidential pricing advice and allows sharing information with the Attorney General, while permitting investigation publication without naming blameless sellers.
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Tor Prices Advisory Committee
Prices Commissioner
Attorney-General
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Ouvander Leagues’ Club Limited
Canberra
Queanbeyan
L. J. McIntyre
Rohan Rivett
Melbourne
McPherson Street
Carlton
Nicholson Street
Melbourne General Cemetery
Princes Park
James Barley
Bailey
Iste
Lilian
Desmond “Cosne” Costello
Alexandra Parade
Clifton Hill
Alfred Desmond
Nelson 47
Yarra
Taylor
Athol Thomas
Perth
State Electricity Commision
Lonadale Street
Braddon
Barrier St
Fyshwick
New Building Exhibition Centre
Maryborough Street
K. Hackett
Wembley Stadium
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