Mawson Leaves for Australia From London
Sir Douglas Mawson prepares to depart London for Australia aboard the Maloja in June. The Antarctic Expedition Committee plans a Melbourne meeting to discuss support and progress. A public service transfer inquiry highlights potential penalties under the Public Service Act.
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London
Thursby
Australian Bream Association
Douglas Mawson
Australia House
Australia
Mawson
Kew
Zealand
Beqwest
New Zealand
Caplain
Melhbourne
Public Service Act
Harvey
Treasury
Department
J. T. Heather
Public Servants’ Allowance Debate Stirring Controversy
A report from Melbourne notes government plans for increased allowances to civil servants faced resistance. The Public Service Committee considers the living cost in Canada and may push for a staged increase, with a deputation from the Welfare Committee awaiting ministerial talks. A detailed statement to be prepared by the committee to clarify contention and timing.
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Mayiberra
Melbourne
Capil Commission
Mervauia
Mito
Clay A. Alibetad
Cray Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee of Public Account
Ctirman
Mule Bea
al Bey
Fale
Hulllis Ber - Welfare
Aleo
Canterra
Generous Offer Accepted By Minister To Bring Home Bodies
The Minister for Home Affairs Mr J A Abiott announced accepting Thornyecroft's offer to send a truck at cost to retrieve the bodies. The vehicle is a matrix-wheeled truck with capacity about 490 gallons and intended to aid the return of fallen heroes.
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Sydney
Melbourne Builders Offer to Resume Work
The Melbourne Minster Truilders Association spoke with Premier Sir William Mesherson and offered to restart work in the area. They claimed over 11 teachers and building forces were stopped by Union officials under the Workers Federation, and suggested immediate actions to resume 25 percent employment. builders predicted full work if men return Monday, with government to announce soon.
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Melnourne
Mrnday
Melbourne Minster Truilders Association
William Mesherson
Unione
Dette Boeuhme
Wuakding Trades Federation
Walkers Association
Curbing inflammatory speeches discussed by Victoram ministry
The Victoram Ministry contemplates co sending sanctions to handle persons responsible for inflammatory remarks. Mr Jock Gannen stirred controversy at Yallourn on Monday night. The premier Melchereon suggested proposed measures may align with the law.
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Jock Gannen
Yallourn
Victoram
Merc Melchereon
Timber workers dispute unsettled amid fines in union case
In Olive Branch Melbourne on Friday, officials signal possible government retreat from action after timber workers Wlapuleba settled. The case involves a £400 fine imposed on Mr KE Hellaway, secretary of the Trades Mallons, with decisions not officially confirmed.
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Melobourne
Timber Workers Union
KE. Hellaway
Trades Mallons It
Misinterpreted Speech Sparks Police Strike Rumors
A garbled report from Sydney alleges misread remarks about the police strike. It claims rumors of clothes and gold watches being moved and suggests raids on department stores, attributed to unidentified speakers in Wollouwen. The fragmentary text references misinterpretation of the event and potential consequences.
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Sydney
Garden
Wollouwen
Mass Meeting in Melbourne Reported
A mass meeting is reported to be held tomorrow in Melbourne regarding films and a principal speaker J A Garden. The notice states a meeting will discuss actions to be taken and the possible alteration of arrangements.
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Melmourne
Mrns
Tleiale
J. A. Garden
Melbourine
Food and Shelter Sought by Unemployed Delegation
A deputation from the unemployed pressed Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey for food and shelter today. They warned that if the government refused, 20 or more unemployed would hire meals at a restaurant and pay themselves. Chaffey replied that single men might be fed, but he could not promise shelter.
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Sydney
Chaffey
RIGHT TO LIVE Unemployed's Demand
A mass meeting of miners last night passed a resolution demanding the right to live by work or full government relief. The body of workers calls for adequate relief to permit humane means of living for all unemployed men and women.
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Bydney
Chief Commissioner Initiates Footpath paving Plan
Prompt action by Chief Commissioner to build a footpath along Nathan Street between the Wellington Hotel and Mortar Avenue to improve safety for pedestrians. Residents praise the move as immediate work to curb risky crossing and support school children travel, with plans for nearby road upgrades to ease traffic and enhance area appearance.
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Realdenia of
Morrest
John Butters
Pavlig
Nathande Circuit
Hotel Wellington
Moburt Avene
Forrest
Hieter Trafic
Election funds from smokes to smoke
London report notes Mr Wernard Taron of Thurlow pays into Labour Party election expenses through Cowie as a cigarette manufacturer. The article mentions a similar contribution previously but provides few details on amounts or dates.
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London
Thursley
Wernard
British official comments on China hostilities
London report cites Under-Secretary Codfery Locker-Lampson stating in the House of Commons that the China situation has shown improvement with control of the Yangtze Valley by the National Government. He notes defeated Chinese generals offer to leave Hupeh under safe conduct under the British flag to hasten hostilities' end.
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London
Codfery Locker-Lampson
House of Canons
China
Yongsze
Hupeh
Premier's Advice on Unemployment Relief for Locked-Out Workers
Proner Melherson sent a telegram to President ACLS stating he consulted employers about sustenance for locked out workers. The Government concluded unemployment benefits cannot be granted and responsibility rests with the Trades Hall Committee. He urged the committee to urge workers to return to work to solve the problem.
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Melamine
Proner Melherson
Wehl
Dew
ACLS
Trades Hall Committee
Will Not Work While Men Are in Gaol
In Sydney rhythms of labor unrest emerged as timer workers held a late afternoon meeting. They condemned the imprisonment of several members for oiling volunteers and resolved they would not work under any conditions while the men remain in gaol.
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Sydney
Ite
Wowese
No Pre Selection State Member's Decision Report
A Stoney report notes Mr H Main MD A told a meeting of the Teron branch that in future he will submit to a pre selection ballot for any parliamentary election where he wishes to stand. He stated he would participate if a pre selection ballot is required.
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Stoney
H. Main
MD. A
Teron
Tou
Ford
Air Mail Service to Span the Pacific Ambitious Goodyear Plan
President Hoover met with Litchfeld of the Goodyear Zeppelin Co and senators Sutton Bess and Bingham to discuss an oceanic air mail service from Los Angeles to Hawaii and onward to the Philippines Australia Japan and China. Hoover signaled favorable Congress support and a possible 1932 start. A dirigible would cost about 4.5 million dollars with Goodyear prepared to finance the Pacific Orient venture.
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Litchfeld
Goodyear Zeppelin Company
Sutton
Bess and Bingham
Hoover
Los Angeles
Hawaii
Phillipines
Australia
Japan
China
Congress
United States
Goodyear
Pacific-Orient
Canberra YWCA to Build New Headquarters Despite Costs
The Canberra branch of the YWCA secured a city site on Altiga Street to erect the first section of a permanent building. The project, costing about £26,000 total, will house 40 people with dormitories, two club rooms, a hall, and kitchenette on the ground floor. Lady Bronnhaven becomes patroness as Miss Heather George heads social circles and a Civic Centre meeting plans physiology and sporting activities.
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Canberra
W.W Ica
City Partier
Altiga Street
City
Bydney
Ywal Ad
Bronhhaven Haa
Heather George
Nooma
Civic Centre
Reparations Row: Britain Rejects Terms Under Debate
In a London session, Prime Minister Churchill and Chancellor of the Exchequer J. Gretton, joined by Viscount Wedgewood, stated Britain would not accept the reparations plan shadowed in today’s press. An experts committee continues its work, with no government statement on alterations to Spa percentages.
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Taintmon
Oumann
Winaten Churchill Chaneter
Fichequer
Churchill
Qelow
Ol. J. Gretton
Wedgewood
Wp Ur Atel PS Puebia
Germany
Varsailles
Hpa
Young
Cherehill
Australian airmen Moir and Owen bound for Bangkok
AKYAD Thursday report states Australian airmen Moir and Owen arrived at 200 ppm from Cal atin AKYVAI on Friday. They departed again for Nungkok this morning.
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Akyad
Moir
Owen
Calatin
Akyvai
Nungkok
Cheap Planes Geelong Project Machines at 300
A new plane built at Pratt's aerodrome Geelong has a 20 foot wingspan and twin engines. It is designed to operate at 30 to 40 miles per gallon and may be sold for about five pounds.
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Melbourne
Kehas bin
Pratt
Geelong
Hagen Triumph At Golf Championship In London
Lionised golfer Hagen shows a rare round explaining it as the greatest he has ever played. Walter Huren hails it as wonderful after a test putt of 87. He vows to keep practicing with a new iron and aim for victory, stating the public’s support proved a hurtful misread. Some compare Hagen’s feat to Robbie Jones 66 during 1926 qualifiers.
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London
Dahl Walter Huren
Colin
Iran
Criihee
Hiagen
Robbie Jones
Bunninedate
Queen's Court First for 29 Years
London Thursday reports the Queen’s Court ceremony the first since Queen Victoria era. The event featured pastel decor and iridescent gowns, a throne like the king’s, and a display of gaiety. American tennis star Lchn Will drew attention amid large Mall crowds.
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London
Victoria
England
Marece
Tennie Air
Cheaper Homes Plan for Semi-Detached Cottages in Canberra
The commission outlines a cheaper semi detached cottage project in Canberra aimed at public servants and workmen. Four two story semi detached houses will be built at North Ainsie by Tey and Krickeon, costing less than existing blocks. Construction follows government transfer approvals with completion anticipated within the current financial year.
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Oller
Canberra
North Ainsie
Tey
Krickeon
Amn
Weelridige
Heidt
Kineton
Comimunioner
Sir Jan Masters
Sr Ourtages
Darian
The Difference How Lottery Tickets Can be Sold
London Thursday debates the sale of lottery tickets under the Lottery Act. Secretary for Home Affairs Sir Joymeam Hib questions whether certain draws reveal whether tickets are sold to stock exchanges. Ministers clash over public disclosure and policy.
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London
Thureday
Adewwer
Chackinig
Phage
Joymeam Hib
Home Affairs
Mr. They
Doyieon Micke
John Gilmour
Winston Church
Aloe
Glasgow
KackangaWenp
Laenden
Fr John
Nervousness and calm duel in Prithii golf match
The report notes Hag en and Chegal drawing large harvest gallery crowds at Prithii as players contend for a title. Mitchell delivered a serene 72 mid round while leaders such as Menal Hagen and others posted top scores. rules threaten elimination for scores over 154 with remaining rounds to decide the winner.
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Gal
Hagen
Amateria
Chegal
Prithii
Mitchell
America
Firstwin
Menal
Alls
Shank
Farrel
Barazen
Golden
Armour
Hoomer
Methorn
Meymour
Jurede Amt Tolly
Macdonald Smith
Harner
Jolley
Whitcombe
Standing Orders Revised for Shorter Second Reading Speeches
A meeting of the Standing Gniers'en mittee decided to revise the Standing Orders for the House of Representatives. The main change will trim second reading speeches, especially those applying the guillotine. Currently speeches may last one hour twenty-five minutes.
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House of Representatives
Bheer
Argentine Upsets Calculations in Grain Surplus
London dispatch reports Argentina surprising calculations on grain surplus as world markets hold steady. Trade notes mention wheat shipments to Liverpool and discuss potential government actions to stabilize prices. Australian and U.S. exports referenced amid global concern.
Hazy Economics Population In The Cities
Sir Hugo Hirst urged Australian engineers to study the Australian viewpoint at Huntieh Engineers Association luncheons. He warned that big cities rely on close administration yet fail to start industrial progress, leading to high wages and artificial conditions that threaten secondary industries. He called for reforms in economic thinking by both employers and employees.
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London
Australia
Ile of
Wiek
Hugo Hirst
Huntieh
Peingey
Cottage Fire at Merrylands Inquest Hears Burham Motive
At an inquest in Murracilla into an April 1 cottage fire at Merrylands, building inspector Haigh said the home was old and Burnham had been warned it would be condemned. Witnesses implied Burnham planned to profit, while Burnham denied setting the fire. Coroner noted the case was strange and returned an open verdict.
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Bydney
Murracilla
Merrylands
Thomas Haigh
George Burnham
Coune
John Bradley
Burnham
Wittere
Wenkin
Joe Shepherd
Woman's death as husband arrested in Hankstown tragedy
Mrs May Antan, 44, was found dead at her home near Hankstown with no bullet wound above the heart. Her husband Morin Antan, a railway worker from Darling Harbor, is held on murder charges. The weapon was said to have been thrown into St George's River. police plan to search the stream. The death occurred about 3 am last night and was reported this morning by the woman's two children Gwen and Miriam, aged 14 and 9. Police confirmed a revolver shot to the heart as the cause.
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Bydney
Priday
Mra May Antan
Hankstown Tistraight
Morin Antan
Darling Harbor
St. George's River
Alawt Lo
Deeramed
Gwen
Miriam
Deushiers
Martin Antony
Antonia
Biehasten
Mre
Anton
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