Australia May Move to Concentrate Power in Commonwea lth on Industrial Affairs
In his maiden speech in Parliament, Attorney General Menzies foreshadowed a referendum to alter the Constitution so the Commonwealth could be the single authority on industrial matters. He argued two authorities hinder national problems like unemployment and working conditions and that consulting the people might be needed to grant power to act.
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R. G. Menzies
Commonwealth
Australia
Mr. Menzies
Garden
Hughes
Menzies
Commonwalth
Gander
Brennan
Adjournment Ordered After Debate Over Address-in-Reply
The House debated an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, the amendment failing 31 to 5 and the Address-in-Reply being adopted. The Prime Minister moved the House adjourn to November 14 for the new composite ministry to meet and plan. Boullin and Bessley objected to the length, but the division carried 26 to 25.
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Hougze
Min
Boullin
Bessley
Lang
Insull Trial Defense Admits Errors In Tearful Testimony
Samuel Insull testified on his own behalf in Chicago describing his career from Edison’s 1881 arrival to utility expansion across 30 states. He absolved co-directors including his son of blame for ruin, calling his own act a mistake and recalling rejecting a British chair offer to focus on the United States.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Edison
Ingall
Stanley Baldwin
Himwlf
England
Perry Accepts Film Contract
London reports tennis champion Fred Perry accepted Paramount Pictures offer to go to Hollywood as producer after the New Zealand and Australia tour. The Davie Cup hopes took a severe blow after Latin decision, with reliance on Van Allison and Wood in 1936.
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London
The
Daily Express
Fred Perry
Paramount Film Corporation
Hollywood
New Zealand
Australia
Stoefen
Tews Ruiner
van Allison
Wood
Labour Gains Dominate London Municipal Election Results
Early morning results show Labour making a strong showing in London municipal elections with significant gains. Conservatives and Liberal parties show multiple losses while Labour leads with notable seat increases across the council.
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London
Seventy West Australian delegates submit secession petition
Four Western Australian secession delegates handed the Dominion Secretary J H Thomas a petition for formal submission to His Majesty and a copy of The Case for Secession. Thomas said he would place the petition before the King and that the pro se of West Australia would be informed. The petition will be presented to the House of Lords early in the new session beginning late November.
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London
Dominion
J. H. Thomas
West Australia
House of Lords
N R M A Sues Doctor Over False Member Claim
The National Roads and Motorists Association obtained a verdict for 4 pounds 18 shillings against Dr Maurice William Ginsberg who allegedly pretended to be an N R M A financial member. The case says he misrepresented his status to gain guide services after midnight on July 1 at Darling Point.
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Sydney
National Roads and Motorista’ Association
Coats
Maurice William Ginnberg
On & Plaint
An & Financial
N.R. Mla
N.r.m.la
Ginsberg
Darling Point
N.R.M.A
N.B.M.A
N.flm.a
Tgwiten
Air Traffic Speeds Up Yet Emphasizes Safety and Cost
In the Commons the Under-Secretary for Air said speed is not the sole goal. Reliability safety and comfort govern plans. He cited the London Paris route where Imperial Airways increased passenger numbers while a foreign line fell. He noted Britain's subsidy is smaller than that of the main rivals to develop commercial air transport.
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London
House of Commons
Air
Philip Sassoon
Paris
Imperial Airways Ltd
Imperial Airways
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Consultations Progress With the Dominions on Air Services
The political correspondent reports consultations are advancing with the Dominions to improve air communication. The Air Ministry believes services can be accelerated and plans will be announced once the scheme is finalized.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Dominions
Air Ministry
Albury Victim Identification Officials Near Breakthrough
Police say they are close to identifying the Albury pajama murder victim. Detectives pursue the case with confidence and expect a sensational statement within days. Detective Sergeant McRae remains in Albury to coordinate local leads as Sydney detectives accelerate inquiries. The body is to be kept at Sydney University until identification is confirmed.
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Bydney
Albury
McRae
Sydney
Sydney University
Ford Sets 1935 Production Quota At Million Autos
Henry Ford announced a 1935 production target of about one million vehicles the highest since 1930. He cited six months of experience and anticipated improvement ahead while urging industrialists to abandon vague schemes and pursue sound American business. The White House signaled no immediate Roosevelt prosperity pledge.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
German Army Postures in Paris Claim Rapid Mobilization
Report from Paris cites Philippe Barres of Le Matin asserting Germany could field over two million men in two weeks. Barres notes Reichswehr strength differs from Versailles era figures, with 21 infantry and four cavalry divisions totalling 432,000, and argues it remains a training and frontline protection organ with steel helmets and advancing war materiel.
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Paris
Germany
Phillippe Barres
le Matin
Reichswehr
Debt agreement between Britain and Germany reached
Britain and Germany reached a draft Anglo-German debt clearing scheme in Berlin. The plan would have Germany guarantee 55 percent of German exports to Britain for UK exports to Germany with any shortfall backed by the Reichsbank to liquidate all debts within twelve months. Mr. Walter Runciman presented the terms to the House of Commons. He cautioned exporters to proceed with caution.
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London
Berlin
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Germany
Reichsbank
Runciman
Companies Bill Stormy Passage in State House
In Parliament the Companies Bill faced a heated session with accusations of a corrupt move by Labour Party backers and sharp rebuttals from Mr Lang and Mr Stevens. An amendment made the bill retrospective to 6 pm yesterday, and the measure moved to final stages, to be sent to the Legislative Council. In Wellington the Finance Minister proposed appointing a public trustee as manager and receiver of the McArthur group until officers report to the Supreme Court.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Stevens
Labour Party
Lang
Legislative Council
Manning
Martin
Culbert
Wellington
N.Z
Mr. Coates
McArthur
Supreme Court
Germany Arms Secretly Prompts Public Fear
Churchill told constituents Germany is arming illegally and rapidly under a reign of terror to conceal feverish preparations. Baldwin warned our frontiers are the Rhine, while the question looms if German leadership might target the Thames.
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London
Germany
Winston Churchill
Baldwin
House of Commons
Rhine
Thames
Royal praise at Albert Hall farewell to General Higgins
The Duke of York led a large Salvation Army gathering at the Albert Hall to honor retiring head General Higgins. Ministers ambassadors and faith representatives from Anglican Nonconformist Catholic Jewish Hindu and Mohammedan communities attended. General Smuts lauded the Royal Family noting the King sets a noble example for the Empire.
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London
Duke of York
Salvation Army
Albert Hall
Higgins
Smuts
Duchess of York
Britain
Empire
Prince Henry sidelined by heavy cold on royal train
A Colac bulletin says the Duke of Gloucester is confined to bed with catarrh in the upper air passages aboard the royal train. His temperature is stable but exposure risks delaying recovery, so a planned all day motor tour of the Great Geran Road is cancelled. He may miss tomorrow’s Gee long engagement.
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Sydney
Colac
Victoria
Catareh
Duke of Gloucester
Great Geran Road
Gerald Weigall
Geelong
No Sister Ship to Queen Mary Reported by Chancellor
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that no decision had been made to build a sister ship to Queen Mary and therefore no tyne shipyard plan had been finalised.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Day
House of Commons
Tyne
Oil from shale pledge cited in House debate
In the House of Representatives yesterday the Prime Minister Lyons told Mr. Watkins of Newcastle that excise duty on oil produced from shale coal or other means would receive careful Government attention. Watkins sought assurance no excise duty would be imposed to encourage capital for such oil production.
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House of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Watkins
Newcastle
Aviatrix Arrives at Singapore
The Australian flyer Ayer Freda Thompain arrived in Singapore this afternoon amid a quiet reception.
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Aviatrix
Singapore
Ayer Freda Thompain
Reduced work hours urged at University Association
Malcolm Macdonald Under Secretary for Dominions told the University Association that hours of work should drop to five or even four per day to ensure equitable shares of toil and leisure amid the union’s discussions.
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Melbourne
Amic
University Association
Malcolm Macdonald
Dominions
Toy
Belsure
Deportation Order for Nazi Leader Capetown
In Capetown on Thursday reports say Major Weigal, territorial leader of the Nazi movement, received a deportation order signed by the Administrator. He must leave the territory within three weeks.
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Capetown
Winbeck
Weigal
Taree
Cabinet reshuffle altered by Stewart offer to work unpaid
Prime Minister shifts ministerial slate as F. H. Stewart agrees to leave Commerce and run re employment plans without pay or rank. Sir Henry Gullett remains in charge of trade treaties. Names to be released in Melbourne with the new ministry sworn in Friday before cabinet visits.
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F. H. Stewart
Lyons
Stewart
Sir Henry Gullett
Australia
Ti Jd
Country Party
Henry Gullett
Henry
Melbourne
Dr Page travels for United Country Party talks
New Ministry figure Dr Page left Canberra for Wagga to address the Riverina division of the United Country Party then proceeded to Sydney for Grafton to tidy affairs before returning to Canberra. He warned September election changes would prevent any single party from forming stable government and urged a definite continuous policy on marketing and trade treaties.
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Page
Canberra
Wagga
Riverina
United Country Party
Sydney
Grafton
U.A.P
C.P
Country Party
Country Party Leader Faces Internal Dissent Over Ministry Seats
Dissatisfaction arose within the Country Party as Dr. Page moved to name three party members for the new Ministry without a party ballot. Some members say he sidestepped discussions held the previous day in Canberra, and the Ministry announcement was expected before his return.
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Country Party
Dr. Page
Page
Canberra
Whooping Cough Death Toll Stays High in October
Whooping cough continues to claim child lives in the metropolitan area during October. The death toll rises from 0 last October to multiple deaths this year, signaling a grave health concern.
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Sydney
Jones and Waller Set London Flight Records
Cathcart Jones and Ken Waller arrived at London Lympoo Aerodrome after a Melbourne London flight of 6 days 16 hours 10 minutes. They completed the round trip in 13 days 43 minutes, establishing two new records for the journey.
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London
Athens
Cathcart Jones
Ken Waller
Lympoo Aerodrome
Melbourne
Kingsford Smith Delayed In Final Stage Flight
In Honolulu Kingsford Smith faced a delay as an oil leak was found in the Lady Southern Cross on the Trans Pacific hop to Oakland California. Army mechanics planned wing removal to repair the plane delaying the flight until noon Saturday.
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Honolulu
Charles Kingsford Smith
Oaklands
California
Lady Southern Cross
Smith
Kingsford Smith
Army
Scott and Black to Star in Film About Air Race Victory
The Daily Herald reports Mack Sennett in England from Hollywood says Scott and Black, winners of the air race, agreed to his Lerma to make a film of the Mildenhall Melbourne flight titled a race for life. He mentions a love interest and plans already decided to film in London.
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London
The
Daily Herald
Mack Sennett
England
Hollywood
Scott
Black
Lerma
Court Martial For President's Son In Madrid
Corporal Luis Zamora, son of President Zamora, faces court martial on unknown charge. The cabinet orders appearance as tensions rise over rebel executions. The junior Zamora reportedly urged troops to disband after service term expired. The case adds to a shaky political clash between cabinet and president.
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Madrid
Luis Zamora
Zamora
NSW Federal Labour Appeal Seeks State Autonomy
The NSW branch secretary W R Colbourne asks the Federal Executive in Melbourne not to support Langiam. He urges unhampered work to rebuild the movement in NSW based on Commonwealth ALP policy and constitution.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Federal
Labour Party
W. R. Colbourne
Melbourne
Foradaral
Langiam
A.L.P
Supreme Court Sittings Scheduled in Canberra
The next sittings of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory will be held in Canberra on Wednesday November 28 at 10 30 o'clock.
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Supreme Court of the
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
Wool Averages in Sydney This Week
Wool sold in Sydney averaged £15 4 10 per bale or 10.24d per lb, up from £13 0 2 per lb the previous week.【Note: OCR text interpreted】
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Sydney
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