Royal commissions to probe corruption charges announced
Royal commissions to be appointed to probe corruption allegations tied to Lang Government. Mr Goode leaves for Mudgee as commissions prepare to set terms of reference and name commissioners within days. Investigations will cover permits and alleged ministerial conspiracy connected to the New Guard. Local executive meeting notes and CrownLaw references appear in the minute.
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Sydney
Lang
Mudgee
Stevens
Isue
C. J. Goode
Weaver
New Guard
Aground Ferry Collision Near Sydney Harbor
A grounded vessel near Sydney Harbor caused a tense incident as tow work and repairs followed. Warnings spread about a second vessel and possible injuries while rescuers and the harbor pilot coordinated efforts for safe berthing and disentanglement.
De Groot Case Sequel In Court
In Sydney on Tuesday May 1 2h of Chote the court faced a repetition of alleged offensive behavior as a police attack case unfolds. The proceedings reference prior statements and direct the crowd toward a final decision while police provide testimony.
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Sydney
Thuesday
Arthur Mayiont
Chote
Pune
Punt
Atoning with Nations Union on Disarmament Talks
Mr Tondon addresses the Oxtond Line of Nations Union on disarmament, complaining of public misstatements and urging preparation for Geneva talks. He notes private conservations between principal governments and seeks renewal of discussions before formal French government changes.
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Tondon
of Nations Union
Quentin
Geneva
Prardion
MacPonaht
Kenerici
Interest Claim on Moratorium Act Case at Sir Joynton Smith
A partial record from Thursday details an interest claim under the Moratorium Act. The proceeding concerns a cane and an alleged covenant with sums around £112,000, tied to Hellvoll Auta Heantioreuait Street and Birdoynton Rint. The order notes a postponement of judgment and a planned conveyance today.
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Rydney
Ty Stulugl
Birdoynton Rint
Covenant
Hellvoll
Police Raid On Alleged Gaming House
Police raided a Pitt Street gaming house targeting Naylor and five other men and a woman. Naylor faced charges for allowing the operation. three others were charged as managers. A remaining person, including the woman, was charged for being found in the gaming house without lawful permission.
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Rydney
Tinuteday
Gureminen
Tute Naylor
Pitt Aéreet
Otk Huw
Naylor
Bel
Lawel Cune
Silver and Gold Proposal Voiced in London Debate
In London on Wednesday a debate on a proposal to coin silver as auxiliary to gold surfaced. Mr Avery moved an amendment to fund a plan tied to exchange rates and global silver production aims, seeking to boost trade with China and India and restore price levels to near 188 TW, with calculations suggesting funding needs.
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London
Avery
Penny Postage Losses Stop Penny Return in Australia
The Director of Postal Services in Melbourne said Australia cannot revert to penny postage now. A return would mean at least 1.5 million pounds in revenue loss and a 45 million pound aid shortfall. Debate includes Canadian Parliament actions and currency issues affecting trade and wartime measures.
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Mickert Horne
Parlient
Tan
Herbert Samuel
Bond Prices State and Commonwealth Markets
London market notes discuss rising Commonwealth bond activity driven by stock broker circulation. Investors seek better yields with prices showing cheaper Australian rates and a trend toward stabilizing levels between Commonwealth and State issues amid October to November conversion impacts.
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London
Irculiey
Commonwealth
Queensland election prospects doubtful across Australia
London reports former Queensland figure John Goodwin arriving at Southampton after years away. He reflects on political mentions and uncertainties about Queensland prospects, noting past involvement in controversy yet expressing cautious optimism and confidence in better days ahead.
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London
Ir John Goodwin
Quaenannd
Southampton
Quownland
Britain moves toward signing wartime debt settlement
In the House of Commons Sir John Simon announces Britain will formalize the Hoover Plan accord with the United States to reschedule war debts. The move aims to align with the London Conference outcomes and suspend interest on reparations, signaling a formal step toward debt relief under wartime settlements.
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London
House of Commons
Foruiun
Jon Simon
Saul Tak
Hever Praponai
Rejrationa
Uly
Anreen
United States
Ageeamenia
Ingaef
Hoover
B. Hammersley
John Simon
Winston Churchill
Shere
Ginilly
Jobs Simon
Cost Of Vice 240 Millions A Year
At the Methodists General Conference in Sydney the Rev. Judging of Victoria urged that economic rehabilitation requires licensing reform and a tax on liquor to reduce social evils. He warned a Commonwealth loan and waste could push national debt higher, and called for restraining labor, gambling and related vices.
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Syydney
Victoria
Commonwealth
Denial of Tariff Policy Report From Melbourne
Mr Bruce denied cabled reports that Australia would inform the Ottawa Conference about not increasing present preferences. He warned against a stand and deliver policy and said Britain faced a risk of urging a tariff policy change.
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Melbourne
Beuce
Bagllah
Polley
Otmwa
Britain
Uridin
British Surprises at Reports in Ottawa Debates House Reply
In London authorities react with surprise and resentment at Mr Bruce's planned reply in the House of Representatives to Ottawa's claim that Britain's "liatorial" Polly is involved. Officials warn against using conference talks to seed hard and fast principles. Lang quotes point to a need to consolidate policy before pressing financial reform to free the people from bank control and restore community interests.
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London
Bruce
House of Representatives
Polly
Ottawa
Ptate
Lang
Inney Dicummions
Lang Attacks Governor in Auburn Policy Speech
Ex Premier J T Lang denounces Governor Sir Philip Game in a to night Auburn Town Hall address. He vows to raise 21 000 000 pounds to fund unemployment relief and insists the Mortgages Taxation Bill must pass. Lang accuses the High Court of bias and argues for pro人民 legal amendments to finance jobs, praising past populist measures despite parliamentary opposition.
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Sydney
Sir Philip Game
J. T. Lang
Auburn Town Hall
Lang
Philip Game
High Court
Jr. Lang
We Ignored the Garnishee Act in Australia
A fragment from a political confrontation describes government officials arguing over authority and legality. The piece notes Parliament passed a bill on a Friday to compel military and financial measures, while the Governor publicly opposed, asserting constitutional limits and the people’s authority over government power.
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Commonwealth
Goverment House
Nll
Yim
ORION
Migration to Australis and New Zealand debate in Commons
London. In the House of Commons Mr A Thomas informed men of the movement toward migration to Australia and New Zealand. The discussion covered routes, motives, and potential government support for emigrants.
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London
House of Commons
4. A. Thomaa
Mev Mathant
Australia
Methodists to Discuss Church Union
The Methodist General Conference approved a resolution to discuss church union with any church that wishes to engage in dialogue. The statement notes historical figures and regional references, indicating a broad openness to dialogue across denominations.
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Sydney
Methodist General Conference
Governor's Recall Demand Moves House of Commons
Five British MPs including Maxton and other Independents tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling for the recall of Sir Pitts Gara for actions seen as counter to the popular government of New South Wales and an affront to democracy in Australia and Britain.
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Tondon
Weanerday
Maxton
Folk Abner
Labour
House of Commons
Sr Pitts Gara
Depen
New South Wales
Australia
Britain
Judges' Differences and Reconciliation Efforts
Reports indicate ongoing efforts to reconcile differences between Lord Justice Scruton and Justice Mecurdin. A Commons motion to debate the issue faces government resistance to avoid parliamentary time. Negotiators hope Scruton will publicly speak, allowing Mecurdin to withdraw, amid rumors of early retirements in the Law Courts.
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London
Justice Scruton
Mecurdin
House of Commons
Nobie
Itan
Justice i Scrutten
Mar Cardie
Senawhie
Coiner In Court Sequel To Police Raid
Paddington Palio Collet toe is referenced with Haivigh Walsh, 49, charged after a police raid. Prosecutors allege Walsh operated a large scale counterfeiting scheme, claiming 360 counterfeited notes were found along with 54 moulds and two bottles of nitric silver, plus metal. Walsh was remanded in custody.
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Rydney
Haivigh Walsh
Food Relief Powers Expanded in Labour Department Directive
The Minister for Labour directed officers in charge of labour exchanges to exercise discretionary power over food relief, a shift from prior control. The move, at the direction of the late Government, assigns the distribution of foods to specific recipients and cannot be reversed.
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Uydney
Thurcaay
Dun HimKhum
Perfaona
Lottery Fraud Trial in Sydney Courthouse
Three men Charlen Jackson aged 42 Harry Hiderfield and Renomt William HolmaliCounty were committed for trial on charges of for selling alleged bogus lottery tickets. The magistrate noted political impact and hinted at Labour party implications in the nearby Queensland and Victorian elections.
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Sydney
Thormiay
Charlen Jacknm
Harry Hiderfield
Willian Holmaley
Kiderfield
Jackson
Queensland
Labour
de. Tang
Death for Burmel Rebels in Transport Fees Case
A partially legible report notes death sentencing for Burmel rebels. A referenced transportation fee of three dollars and a special technical aspect at Fhoptanyo is mentioned, but details are unclear. Names, places, and actions are minimally legible, with the core event suggestive of a punitive outcome.
Payment of Overseas Interest and Moratorium Debate
The article discusses the government stance on overseas interest payments and potential moratorium relief. It notes Australia pays about six million pounds annually and cites Labour Party calls for fair treatment and a moratorium. It mentions bondholder consent, Commonwealth government roles, and the party’s pledge to push relief measures if returned to power, linking to unemployment relief and future financial arrangements.
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Australia
Labour Party
Comkrast
Requinas
Siang
Aus
Premiers Plan Versus Lang Plan in Early Debate
Fragmented OCR notes describe a heated exchange between Premiers and Lang plans. It mentions Mr Lang facing proposals and promises a two-step action, with references to Labour and political positions amid unclear phrases and partial quotes.
Unclear fragment on mortgages and unemployment relief
Fragmentary text discusses tax, treasury, and relief for unemployed workers. Mentions sustenance, payments, and women work, with garbled wording and incomplete sentences.
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