Australian women face legal and social barriers in politics
An unofficial memorandum to the League of Nations notes that Australian women remain governed by their husbands in many civil and political rights. It argues that while women may seek legal careers or divorce, they are often barred from public office, juror duties, and certain jobs, with limited protection in employment.
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of Nations
Australian Federation of Women Voters
League, of Nations
External Affairs
Tliat
George Veascer
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Neglals
Sermnat
Mremorandu
Max
Marrisgs
Grettetan
Banking Returns Show Australian Banking Averages Shifted
The Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilson reports March quarter figures for Australian banks. Average assets across Lease Banks reach 544,807,000 with liabilities at 308,903,000. Commonwealth Bank holds 100 of the average minoty and possesses 380,048,000 in other cheque paying banks.
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Australia
Commonwealth Statisticm
Roland Wilson
Commonwealth Bank
Danka
Uapilitien
Township Bonfire Destroys Wood Stack and Machinery
A fire swept through a township causing the destruction of a wood stack and several pieces of machinery. The blaze damaged property and prompted emergency response this morning. Local residents and authorities assess overall losses and cause remains under investigation.
Hospital Board Proxy Row Sparks Canberra Controversy
Canberra Times reports a deep hospital board dispute over proxy appointments to the Canberra Community Hospital Board. The piece argues proxies erode public voice, urges abolition of proxy provisions, and states only elections by the people can fill any vacancy with ministerial intervention limited to constitutional resolution.
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Aritep
Canberra
Advisory Council
Hospital Board
New South Wales
Acty Council
Cape
Hospital
Commonwealth
Telopea Park Bright School Concert Delights Audience
Telopea Park Intermediate High School staged its seventh annual concert with a mix of ballet choral and comic pieces. Notable participants included Sir Geoffrey and Lady Whishard and many ex-students and staff while the program featured dances, burlesques, Shakespearean sketches, and an Egyptian ballet Waters of the Nile.
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Keeles
Aucceas
Telopea Park
Abe Albert
Cresat
Ki. Ingram
W. Hall
J P. Ingram
J. Garrett
L. Blair
J. Israel
R. Crowley
FP. Pigein
J. Cassidy
G. Robertson
R. Murden
Mixson UU. Fawett
J. Bale
P. Lark
Carmdly
Miss Austin
Miss Farmer
Jean Rees
Gwen Jackson
Jesse Wallace
Noeline Wallace
Lornat Gibby
Heather Luek
Venee
Marcia Parbery
Helen Strong
Nancy Tetas
Noone Wallace
Metherington
Jack Parker
Bob Pasion
Joby Hil
Jack Barterbrook
Jayce Soa
Ify Partory
Elea Perry
Y Willage
Miflan McAnurow Gawn
Cameros
Gwen
Cumming
Dorothy Surphy
Taa McPeeters
Mr. R. Hundt
Messrs
J. Ingram
J. Colwell
E. Fulton
A . Gamble
G. Bul
Aviom
R Brack
F. Cumming
G. Piggin
Baker
Ain
Estelle Peters
Jt Lenehan
Kathleen George
J. Alexander
W Cottingham
J. Turimnee
A. Crawley
H. Samuels
Kr, Shanahan
R. Amit ‘Osmond
S. Ransome
B. Tetag
BE. Yandel
V. Conron
P. Filshie
T. Haldaworth
N. Felon
Hve
Contempt of Court Appeal Dismissed by Full Court
The Full Court dismissed the contempt of court application brought for a paragraph in the annual police report. Guy Paul McBone and associates were named in the proceedings. Judge Bette presides over the related conspiracy and fraud trial of MacDonald and Davidson.
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Aydpney
Lag
L.Y. Arnal
Gidiver
Buin
Guy Paul McBone
Sabo
Homry Davidson
Bette
Pollet Commieslonae
Mackay
MacDonald
Davidson
Frederick Jordan
Justo
Hale Rogers
Naw Archbishop Simonds Consecrated in Sydney Service
The Most Rev. Dr. J. D. Simonds was consecrated Archbishop of Hobart at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney by Apostolic Vicar Larethintop Pamigol. The thronged ceremony included five archbishops and bishops, with Simonds pledging eternal faith to God and abstaining from earthly affairs. Archbishop Tuhlq of Brisbane urged unity and religious liberty amid threats to religion and calls for peace and charity.
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Sydney
J” D, Simonds
Rag Lotsy
St. Mary's Cathedral
Larethintop Pamigol
Hobart
Wao
Archblebhon
Tuhlg
Brisbane
Nan
Catholi
Lyons Leads Grand London Programme of Royal Engage ments
A sweeping royal schedule in London outlines Mr Lyons hosting and attending numerous engagements. Highlights include dining with Sir Abe and meeting Prince Arthur of Sonnaught, with events from May 7 through May 25 featuring Abbey processions, receptions at Buckingham Palace, a coronation rehearsal, a government luncheon, and a royal parade.
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London
Mr Lyons
Bo Nigght
Sir Abequitey
Prince Arthur of
Sonnaught
Genera Hertsog
Hehearsdl
Abbey
Honous
Bing and Queen
Sunterbury
Rehewr Uulhehean
House of Commons
James Yaluce
Downing Street
Muckingham Palace
Duke of Gloucester
Archshow of
Canterbury
Benquet
Buckingham Palace
Empire Youth Rally
Albert Hall
Lord Mayor
He Kingg
Duke of Norfolk
Srunist
Comte i Iny
Empire
Mr. Baldwin
St. James' Palace
Flying Boat Base Sydney Discussed by MP Harrison
Mr E J Harrison MP urged the Commonwealth Government to seek Continental expert advice before deciding on the flying boat base and related bans in Sydney Harbour. An expert could travel to Australia and report promptly, with about 190 000 planned for base establishment. The government should contact London ministers now.
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Sydney
E. J. Harrison
Sydney Harbour
Commonwealth
Inn
Auatrmiia
Tt Han
Laure
London
Migration rules spark debate over foreign entry
Officials describe new migration steps as strict yet necessary while critics label them ridiculous. The NSW rural youth director cites limits on foreigners and Britons, noting facilities intended for locals and the need for health and financial guarantors for entry.
Parent on Trial as Children Starved to Death
London jurors heard Percv Duvien and his wife charged with murder after two children were found dead in a bedroom in March. The couple admitted a quarrel and claimed no intent to kill. Evidence described neglect, abandonment, and a note read by Davies.
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London
Way
Tavey
Percy Duvien
Tilah
Eline
Mee Caton
Liewetendante
Abe Tod Grant
Host
Caton
Usview
Abe
Mia
Davies
Ake
Daving
Lainty Tavis
Vsho
Cutom
Recovery Renewed Activity Across Industries in 1096
Industrial production rose markedly in many nations with Greece as the exception. The United States led a broad upswing, while Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium posted strong gains. Residential and industrial building also advanced, though overall construction lagged behind factory output.
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Greece
Mixternal
Adaline
United States
Cecholovakia
Germany
Yatonia
Canada
Norway
United Kingdon
Poland
Netherlands
Sweden
Belgium
Japan
Chile
Jane
Kingdom
Gromtet
United Kingdom
Roumbnla
Palpatine
France
Lithuatia
Estima
United
Australian workers and guarantors face new travel restrictions
The notice outlines controls affecting workers and guarantors linked to migration rules. It notes special arrangements with other countries and aims to manage entry by students and tourists amid broader immigration policy changes.
Japanese Aims and Expansion Faces Review by Foreign Journalists
The report notes Japan’s territorial aims and expansion plans as discussed with foreign journalists. Alan Aled Prear suggested Japan seeks to influence fate of nearby islands, including rival power dynamics and trade interests, while stressing regulation of manufactured goods to avoid impediments.
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dbatRinit
Alan Aled
Blevilwm
Japan
Vali
Sapan
Iron deposits spur premere of an iron industry in Queensland
An Australian initiative eyes establishing an iron ore industry in Queensland with Bowen and Mudgee or nearby sites to develop an integrated coal and iron works. Sir Herbert Gepp reports substantial iron ore evidence offshore and near Portland roads, supporting a coal iron base for northward expansion and regional steel production.
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Bo Prerme
San Ne
Portlans
Mareat Eee Radeirnakcs
Postrom
Herbert Gepp
Australia
Bowen
Am Wit
Portland Rosds
Queensland
Bipte
Grerani
Sugar export figures in Australian production plan
The record outlines sugar production and export figures for Queensland and New South Wales. It notes a projected annual export total around 400,000 tons with year by year totals shown, including 1933 and 1936 figures, and a combined aggregate export nearing 600,000 tons over several years. The data table lists year by year exports for Queensland and New South Wales and the total export.
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Aviatratian
Sppovia
Cuslawe
Eifeine Genereay
Queenaland
Wales
Queensland
Nakw
Was
Wosio
Air liner forced down in garden
A damaged air liner crash occurred in a garden yard with unknown details. Residents reported debris and a small plane nose in the dirt as authorities began investigations into the incident and its causes.
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Queanbeyan
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Cohen & Son
F.C) Pty, Ltd
Lloyd's
Sia
R. A. McKillop & CO
Telephone Rtt
Huddart Parker
SEAT
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New Zealand
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Newcastle
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Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited
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