War Debts and Moratorium Discussed by Neville Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, says that interwar war debts owed to the United States fell due on June 16 but were postponed under the moratorium. The next payment is set for December 16 and he expects a chance to discuss policy on reparations before that date, noting uncertainty over whether one or two payments are required.
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Stonpont
Exchea
Neville Chamberainy
Commonw
America
Chamberlain
Proposal for 2b per cent a cut in Lausanne Center policy
The report from Warrington notes a possible 2 percent cut in all Lausanne Center policies as unofficial dispatches suggest. The government remains firm on ensuring relief for America first while debt talks with European governments proceed. Senator Borah argues for prosperity through armament reduction and currency stabilization via demonetization.
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Warrington
Lausanne
America
Benator Borah
Senate
Saar Ya Borah
Rome
Terrorist Wave Strikes East Bengal Amid Rising Holdups
In Calcutta and remote East Bengal areas gangs armed with revolvers terrorize villages. Youth bands break into homes and hold inmates until surrender, alarming wealth events and imposing government concern over escalating violent crime.
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Calcutta
East Bengal
Explosion at Adelaide table injures five Earl family
Five members of the Earl family were badly burned in Flinders when gunpowder on the table ignited during a heat surge. Walter Earl aged 25 Maud Earl 38 Vere Earl 12 and two younger children were hospitalized while Mrs Earl and Vera Earl are in a serious condition.
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Adelaide
Earl
Flinders
Sereama
Nelighbens
Avena
Walter Earl
Maud Earl
Vere Earl
Childrn
Loyalist unions fail to appeal transport dismissal
The High Court today refused appeals from three loyalist railway unions the Malway Service Association the Goveat Tramways Electrical Branch and the Govern a Railway Transport Association against Justice Long Innes ruling dismissing their bid to restrain the minister of transport and associated railway bodies from compelling members to seek employment elsewhere.
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Bydney
Thef
High Court
Malway Service Association
Goveat Tramways Electrical Branch Oer Association
Governa Railway Transport Asociation
Metrie Long Innes
Miniator Transport
Transport Pm Map
Interior Department reshuffle raises staff and cost questions
In a House of Representatives inquiry Mr Khfireen questioned the Minister for the Interior about the amalgamation of Home Affairs Works and Services into the new Interior Department. The discussion centred on officer reassignments and a staff reduction with estimated annual savings between £1,000 and £20,000. The transfer affected officers appointed to new roles under the reorganization.
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Departments of
Home Affairs, Works
Department of the Interior
House of Representatives
Khfireen
Ped
Labour
Russia Buys Large Wheat Cargoes from Canada and Australia
London reports Russia bought about 35,000 tons of Canadian wheat and a further 7,000 tons of Australian wheat. The price remains unknown. Analysts expect total purchases to reach around 100,000 tons.
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Russia
British tariff vote backs new import duties in Commons
In a decisive Commons result the government won broad support for tariff policy. Walter Runciman argued living costs had fallen since February and Britain’s export trade remained resilient while imports fell by about 14 million pounds. He warned against future shocks and urged renewed world trade revival.
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London
House of Commons
Walter Runciman
Britain
M P s Salary Appeal Over Parliamentary Allowance
M P Stuart Robertson appeals a Commonwealth Bankruptcy Court ruling that part of his parliamentary allowance is attachable to satisfy creditors. Judge Lukin ordered £4 a week payments. Loxton KC argued the allowance reimburses expenses for duties as a member. Judgement reserved.
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Bydney
Ie High Court
Robert James Stuart-Robertson
Annandale
Legislative Assembly
Judge Lukin
Commonwealth Bankruptcy Court
Loxton
K.C
Government seeks clarity on savings from department re arrangement
Mr Green calls for a clear statement of savings from the department re arrangement. Mr Parksill notes staff changes incomplete and figures not yet available. Mr Parkhill says amalgamation will yield details once completed, with hopes for actual savings around 20,008.
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Green
Parksill
Chia
Parkhill
Eye Operation On Mr. MacDonald
The Prime Minister underwent a successful operation on his right eye at four o clock this afternoon. The result was telephoned to Buckingham Palace at the earliest moment by command of the King. The Premier received many expressions of sympathy from the public.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Lassen
Peace in Far East Agreement Signed by China and Japan
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon said a Far Eastern peace accord between China and Japan was signed. He did not have the text but would lay it before Parliament soon. He credited Sir Miles Lampson with leading efforts, aided by Italy and the United States representatives, and the chamber cheered.
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London
House of Commons
Sir John Simon
Sir John &Imon
Sir Miles Lampson
United States
Chained Man Found Near River Guse Home
Police investigate a grim incident near the River Guse about 60 miles away where a man was found chained and rocked to a cartwheel in a backyard. Allegations claim he had only three potatoes prepared in a drying pan for sustenance and his parents say they restrained him to prevent self harm.
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Hobart
Christchurch Riot as Trams Attacked by Strikers
About 300 tramway strikers attacked a tram in Christchurch NZ as regular police with steel helmets arrived. Eleven strikers were arrested after police used force to restore order. A fragment of gelignite exploded on the line but caused no serious injuries.
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Wellington
N.Z
Christchurch
Serbian Prince Languishes in Prison Fortress
The Daily Express reports Prince George of Berbia held in a Nish fort, under guards, after forced renunciation of his throne in favour of his brother Alexander following the death of a valet. The prince, in his early forties, is described as pale and confined.
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London
Prince George of
Berbia
Marie
Nish
Daily Express
Balta White
Alexander
Enforcement Bill Aims At Civil Servants And Reform
The Commonwealth Government plans a fourth Financial Agreement Enforcement Act amendment to safeguard NSW civil servants and protect officials handing over Commonwealth funds from victimisation. Prime Minister Lyons announced Tuesday’s move to suspend Standing Orders to fast track the bill, drawing derisive LABOUR reactions in NSW.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Mr. Lyons
House of Representatives
Labour Party
Rosevear
James
Mr. Gander
Lang
Rimen
Lyons
NSW Fights Commonwealth Revenue Grab After Proclamations
Sydney sources report Premier Lang holding talks with Treasury and state officials to counter the Commonwealth pull on NSW revenue. Liquor license fees due later this month could total over £800,000, with probate and death duties about £200,000 and Crown lands revenue near £200,000. State departments remained open to collect funds, while the federal side may appoint officers to oversee collections.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Lang
Treasury
Commonwealth
oMcera
Crown Lands
Taxation Papers Handed Over in Sydney Proceedings
In Sydney on Friday additional taxation papers were handed to Deputy Federal Taxation Commissioner Mr Jackson by Mata Commissioner Mr Mc Mahon. The papers are not expected to aid the Commonwealth in collecting taxes.
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Sydney
Jackson
McMahon
Commonwealth
Captured Airmen Escape From Kurdistan
The Air Ministry reports Flying Officer Wells and Leading Aircraftman Evans who were forced down and captured by tribes in northern Kurdistan have been released. They have returned to their station and are reported safe.
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London
Air Ministry
Evans
Kurdistan
State Revenue Proclamation Sets Two Day Payment Rule
NSW public service officers collecting revenue for the Commonwealth must pay monies into the Commonwealth Bank Sydney within two banking days of receipt. Applies to motor vehicle taxes, registrations, death duties, stamp duties, land fees, and liquor licenses. Noncompliance risks a fine up to £600 or two years imprisonment.
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Public Service
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Sydney
Widows Pension Relief Proposal Sparks Parliamentary Debate
In Croydon Night, Opposition Leader urged the Lang Government to authorize banks to forward pensions and child welfare payments to widows and dependents. He cited £1,250,000 in the Treasury and suggested the state arrange bank cheques to benefit recipients despite laws.
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Bydney
Lyons
Lang
Bwevens
Croydon
Stevena
Treasury
Nude Parade Sentences Land Three-Year Penalties
In Nelson British Columbia 84 Doukhobor men were sentenced to three years penal servitude after guilty pleas for nude parades on Sunday. Thirty four women were arrested on similar charges with dispositions pending. Peter Verigan, leader of 16 000 Doukhobors, was convicted of perjury in a Calgary trial related case.
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Nelson
B.C
British Columbia
Russia
Yorkton
Bas
Chaffey Murder Leads to Arrest in Milk Business Case
George O Hara was arrested today and charged with the murder of Charlies Victor Chaffey who was shot dead at his home near the town last Tuesday week. Detectives Allman and McRae from Sydney made the arrest and report O Hara has continued Chaffey's milk business since the death. Police say stolen money was recovered and hope to recover the murder bag tomorrow.
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Olen Inne
George O'Hara
Charlies Victor Chaffey
Allman and McRae
Sydney
O'Hara
Chaffey
True
State forbids use of totalisators at Randwick and Warwick Farm
The A J C received government notification that the totalisator store at Randwick and Warwick Farm cannot be used until further notice. The ban will affect Tattersalls Club meeting at Randwick next week.
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Sydney
A.J.C
Randwick
Warwick Farm
Tattersall's Club
Pandwick
Latham London Speech Sparks Ottawa Conference Debate
In Parliament Mr Rosevear questioned whether Mr Latham’s remarks in London about wheat and wool concessions at Ottawa had been misrepresented. Prime Minister Lyons said policy would not be outlined in reply and a formal discussion would occur before the Australian delegation departs for Ottawa.
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J.J. Latham
London
Ottawa
Australia
Roosevear
State Labour
House of Representatives
Rosevear
Latham
Lyons
Commonwealth
Hoorewear
MEAT TRADE DESIGNS Asset Attacked by Latham in Ottawa Row
Australian Attorney General Sir Latham rejects entering a quarrel with Sir Edmund Vestey over claims that Ottawa talks by Dominion and home producers aim to seize control of Britain's meat imports through quotas or tariffs. He says if the goal is to exploit British patriotism the conference would fail. Australia seeks mutual advantage through cooperation with other governments.
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London
Latham
Edmund Vestey
Otawa
Australia
Parliament Set to Start With Financial Agreement Act Bill
The House of Representatives will reconvene on Tuesday with the Prime Minister introducing a bill to amend the Financial Agreements Enforcement Act and to pass through all stages on that day.
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House of Representatives Redesemblesa
Tornado Toll Hits East Bengal with Massive Destruction
A cyclone ripped through East Bengal killing twenty people and injuring hundreds. Whole villages were razed and cattle killed as thousands were left homeless. A single family of eleven was struck by lightning, with seven dead.
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Calcutta
East Bengal
Government To Push Bank Act Bill Ahead Of Recess
The assistant Treasurer Mr Bruce will move the second reading of a bill to amend the Commonwealth Bank Act 1911-31 on Wednesday. The Government aims to pass this measure before the weekend recess. The House plans to adjourn by Thursday at o’clock. Prime Minister Mr Lyons said tariff debate will begin next Tuesday week.
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Senate
Bruce
Commonwealth Bank
House of Representatives
Lyons
Parliament adjournment plans teased in House exchange
In the House of Representatives Mr Watson questioned the Prime Minister about a possible adjournment this month. Mr Lyons said he could not say when Parliament would adjourn but would indicate the government's intentions as soon as possible.
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Watson
U.A P
House of Representatives
Lyons
Miner killed by fall at Pellaw Main Colliery
Newcastle report states William Butcher aged 43 a miner of Pellaw Main Colliery was killed by a fall of coal. His comrades spent three hours recovering his body before he died leaving a widow and three children.
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Newcastle
William Butcher
Pellaw Main
Beaten by Gang Lures Garden From Bed at Cooper Street
Alderman J. Garden reports a group of men knocked at his door in Maroubra and assaulted him and his two sons after refusing a dog bone. The attackers fled in a car. police detained seven men linked to the New Guard as investigations continue and charges loom.
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Bydney
Cooper Street
Maroubra
Garden
Ian
Arcourt
Mr. Garden
Flour Trade Records Eastbound Shipment to Hong Kong
A motor ship Elmworth will depart next week carrying 3 350 tons of flour to Hong Kong as part of a record East shipment. Local circles see this as a sign of rapidly growing East Australia trade, with China also taking large quantities of wheat in recent times.
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Sydney
Elmworth
East
Hong Kong
Australia
China
Mr Hogan in London Seeks Health and Policy Review
Victorian Premier Mr Hogan made a courtesy call on Secretary for the Dominions Mr J H Thomas then attended Mr Rameau MacDonalds tea parity in the House of Commons. He is limiting engagements for health reasons while investigating the Kaener general and Victorian product affairs awaiting election results.
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London
Mr. Hogan
Dominions
J. H. Thomas
Rameau MacDonald
House of Commons
Hogan
Anglo Irish dispute on arbitration and treaty breach
In the House of Dominions Mr Mander pressed the Government to submit the Anglo Irish treaty dispute to a special Imperial Court or the Court of International Justice. The Dominions Secretary replied that De Valera had broken his side of the treaty without consultation and Britain as the other party could not take further action beyond noting the breach and accepting responsibility.
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London
House of Dominions
Mander
Imperial Court
Court of International Justice
Dominions
J. H
Thomas
de V
Britain
Collision at sea damages to Tyalgum and Aberrea
Two coaster steamers Tyalgum and Aberrea collided off North Head yesterday. Estimated total damage runs to about £6000, and the severity was greater than first believed.
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Sydney
North Head
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U.S.A
MR. Chamberlain
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Interior Department
M.P
MR. MacDonald
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Shanghai
MR. Latham
Bengal
Torrado
Jock Garden
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