Ministers Fail To Reopen Hickey Case Debate
Sydney lawmakers clash over clemency for condemned youth Hickey. Opposition leader Lang fails to move a reprieve motion as Labour MPs press Cabinet and ministers for more medical or legal input. The House votes 44 to 28 against reopening discussion amid calls for delay or referendum on hanging.
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Lang
Hickey
Legislative Assembly
Labour
Brazer
Martial
Allence
Lime
Davidson
Bruxner
Shannon
Martin
Booth
Baddeley
Jones
McGirr
Inspector-General
Insane
Australia
Stanley
East West Air Mail Proposals Stalled in Parliament
In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr McBride pressured for a 12 hour night flying service between Brisbane and Perth. The Minister for Defence said no concrete plan exists yet. Government weighs fast air caps but doubts Western Australia night operations without strong backing.
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Defence
Une Parkhill
House of Representatives
McBride
Byd- Bey
Perth
Brisbanera
Western Australia
Italy suspends link with Geneva over Abyssinian conflict
Italy's delegation left Geneva for Rome as the League Council postponed discussion on the Italo Abyssinia dispute to June 15. Sanctions are expected to continue, with Mussolini’s position and Abyssinian resistance under scrutiny as London reports rise in concern about sanctions and occupation plans.
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London
Baron Aloisi
Geneva
League Council
Mussolini
Chile
Argentine
Ecuador
Italy
Manchester Guardian
League
Abyssinia
Signor
Mra
Badogilo
Curt Instructions By Mussolini Prompt Geneva Exit Stand
The Rome correspondent reports Mussolini sent a curt telegram to Baron Aloisi ordering departure by the first available train and denying any implication of Italy quitting the League. A government spokesman said Italy stays absent until Abyssinian delegates leave the Council table and would avoid European actions until certain agreements are abolished.
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Rome
Baron Aloisi
Geneva
Mussolini
Italy
League
Wolde Mariam
Grand Council
Signor Mussolini
London
Signor Grandi
Foreign Office
Daily Telegraph
European Ee
Melville Warns on Tariffs and Inflation Risks
Melville warned rising commodities and tariff heaviness could curb progress and raise living costs. He urged Australia to pursue a simple monetary policy and warned against full employment schemes that risk spiral inflation while stressing skilled workers and suitable machinery.
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Melville
Australia
Nt Poates
Crisis at hand Italian relations with Europe
The Rome representative of The Morning Post says Italian ties with Europe are at a critical point. Italy’s choice on leaving the League hinges on sanctions, Abyssinia annexation, and Germany’s reply to Britain’s questionnaire policy toward the new French government. The Geneva Daily Telegraph sees tension rising, Moscow favors a speedy end to sanctions.
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London
Rome
Morning Post
Europe
Italy
League
Abyssinia
Geneva
The
Daily Telegraph
Moscow
Japan says naval spending forced by U S program
Tokio reports that the Navy Minister at a Landen Naval Conference asserts Japan's hands are forced by America’s naval program and Russia’s warlike preparations, amid secret Diet budget discussions.
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Japan
Tokio
Ferci
Generst
Premier Stevens hints at imperial development amid migration talk
Development London reports the New South Wales Premier Stevens signaling a move toward imperial development while referencing territorial empires and migration. He circulated a memorandum noting continental interest in Australia and urged contemplation of the problem.
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London
New South Wales
Stevens
Australia
Graft Allegations Stir New South Wales Vegetable Group
Allegations of bribery and graft surfaced in the New South Wales Vegetable Growers Association meeting. Speakers urged removing vegetable markets from City Council control and placing futures oversight with a representative board. Mr L J Jenkins of the Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries called for drastic reforms in transport and market systems. Mr A B Cordner died that day.
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Bydney
New South Welea Vegetable Growers’ Association
A*board
Mr.w. Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries
L. J. Jenkins
Review of Cement Duties Sparks Senate Move to Free Entry
The Senate, by 19 votes to 10, urged the House to amend cement duties to allow free British cement entry and set new tariffs. Postmaster-General McLachlan condemned cement makers for high profits and urged protective tariffs to curb prices while noting overcapacity and economic distress in the industry.
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House of Representatives
McLechlan
McLachlan
Senator McLachlan
House of Reule
la House of Representatives
Commonwealth
of Australia
Ocean
Tariff Board
Dia
Collings
Uni
Australia
Poe
Hardy
Leckie
England
Stanford
Fremantle
Freige
Ambulance Driver Committed for Trial Over Fatal Crash
Kurai February night crash fatal to Sister Theresa McCarthy led to Robert Moss driver of the ambulance being committed for trial on manslaughter charges. Police state the vehicle left the road causing the deadly incident.
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Kurai Kurai
Robert Moss
Oace
Theresa McCarthy
Market director bribery charges raise serious questions
In a tense session, witnesses discuss alleged bribes for the Director of Marketing Mr. A. A. Watson. The assembly carries a motion reaffirming support for a new market as evidence is presented.
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A. A. Watson
Mr. Cardner
Tank corps plan in Melbou and Brisbans discussed
Government allocates £00,000 for a Sheweeard tank corps development with initial setup in Melbourne and Brisbane and possible expansion to other capitals. The move signals a push to bolster armored capabilities across key Australian cities.
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Melbou
Brisbans
Air merger creates National Airways Ltd with capital
Melbourne reports a major merger of air and shipping interests forming Australian National Airways Ltd to coordinate inter capital air service. The company capital is £500 000 in £1 shares with Holyman Airways, Adelaide Airways, Huddart Parker, Orient G N Co, Adelaide 6.8, Union 8.8, and Ivan Nello Holyman among subscribers. First directors include John Langley Webb and Ivan Nello Holyman.
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Air and
Air Servicn Australia
Jay
Australian National Airways Ltd
Twe
Commonwealth
Holymans Airways Pty. Ltd
Adelaide Airways Ltd
Huddart Parker Ltd
Orient G.N. Co. Ltd
Adelaide 6.8, Co. Ltd
Union 8
Ivan Nello Holyman
John Langley Webb
Maxwell Gavin Anderson
Alexander Jamea Soutar
Douglas Ludlow Dowdell
Olympic Team Farewell From Sydney Harbor
In driving rain the Mongolia liner carried New South Wales Queensland and New Zealand athletes for the Berlin Games. Crowds waved and a green and gold farewell aliance marked one of Sydney Harbour's noted departures as Harry Alderton spoke for the team about Australian sportsmanship and bearing.
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Sydney
Oliner Mongolia
Sydnay Harbour
New South Wales
Queensland
New Zealand
Berlin
Ana
Harry Alderton
Adriaen
Aport
Australia
Tax Reductions Hinted Amid Budget Position Talk
Minister Lyons faced questions on possible tax reductions as a surplus looms. He declined to detail actions or the financial position, noting it would be inappropriate before the budgetary review.
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Lyons
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