Fruit acquisition scheme debated by parliament panel
Melbourne wholesale fruit merchant Abraham Silk argued to the Joint Parliamentary Committee that the apple and pear purchase plan would benefit the Commonwealth even if a 2.5 million pound loss occurred. He said the cost would be about 10 shillings per head of ton and cited 1923 surplus waste, noting a firm burned through 20 000 cases. The Full High Court reserved judgment on the National Security Apple and Pear Acquisition Regulations.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Abraham Silk
Silk
Australia
High Court
New Zealand Plans Compulsory Alternative Service
Wellington announced Manpower Regulations provide compulsory alternative service for conscientious objectors. The plan includes a home guard or ACR.P. service for those exempted from the army on hardship grounds, and labour conservation in essential industries. Objectors would perform alternative service under civil control with pay and conditions risking material sacrifice.
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Wellington
National Services
Rample
Sample
Unborn Child Damages Case Against Constable Ended
Kathleen Patrician McCann sued Constable Ernest Russell Wilfred Green for loss of her unborn child. The jury found for the plaintiff £159, and that Green knocked her over but did so negligently. Judge Hill then ruled Green acted within duty under the Gaming and Betting Act, and due notice to sue was not given, so judgment for the defendant.
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Sydney
Theresay
Kathleen Patrician McCann
Ernest Russell Wilfred Green
Green
Joige Hill
Wheat Acreage Stabilisation Plans Aimed at Farmers
Under Sir Earle Page authority the Wheat Stabilisation Board forms honorary district committees to preview allotments for farmers across states. General Secretary Cam bridge notes committees will examine facts and propose fair area sizes and reasonable wheat allocations per grower.
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Sydney
Earle Page
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Cambridge
False Invoices Defraud Sydney Customs Case
Herr Simms appeared at Central Court on six counts for false customs entries with intent to defraud. He traded as Henry Simms and Co. in Bushey, importing German manufactured machinery. The Hamburg exporting house supplied invoices in December 1936 showing inflated prices, with Simms aware of the higher declared value.
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Herr Simms
Central Court
Simms
Busney
Henry, Simms and Co
Simms and Co
Germany
Hamburg
Sydney
Simms Wa
War Council Delays Attack On Casualty Releases
MPs criticise the government for delaying casualty figures from the Greek campaign. Mr Beasley urges precise information to ease distress of relatives. Efforts to speed news from the Army Minister Mr Spender are planned at tomorrow’s advisory council meeting.
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Sydney
Advisory War Council
Beasley
M P
Isaak
Spender
Court Martials For RAAF Appoint Judge Advocates
The article states court martial authority for RAAF trials with four appointments of judge advocates. It notes regulations authorize trials of RAAF personnel serving abroad and that the Judge Advocate General may deputize judge advocates for these proceedings.
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RAAF
Yeeterday
His Majesty
Cusack's Modern Furniture Warehouses Showroom Display
The large Cusack facility presents home comfort items with fixed prices and easy terms. Free incidental services accompany the extensive stock to help customers furnish their homes conveniently.
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Cusack
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New Zaland
Cusack's
Er Tang
Wit Axminster
Pere
Kit
Cusacko
Rome
Thunderbolt
Canberra
Manuka
Kingston
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