Coalition Ministry Names Stewart Undersecretary for Employment Policy
Prime Minister Lyons announces a coalition government list with Stewart appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary to steer employment policy. Guillett remains to direct trade treaties. Page and White join cabinet subcommittees. Four new ministers to be sworn in at Canberra Friday. Parliament to reconvene soon.
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Lyons
Stewart
Mewart
Henry Guillett
Page
White
McLachlan
Fun
Canberra
Marnerines
Mr Stewart to lead re employment plans in Parliament
The former minister Mr F H Brew is said to have arranged for Mr Stewart to handle the Commonwealth Governments re employment program in Parliament. Though not a current minister he will speak from the ministerial table and answer questions as a private member. Direct communications with ministers will pass through the minister.
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F. H. Brew
Stewart
Kuramonwealth
Mira
Dairy Produce Question Muddled in House Debates
In the House of Commons a dairy produce question sparked debate about travel and authorization to Canberra. MPs questioned the purpose and potential value of sending representatives abroad for a brief inquiry or consultation.
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House of Commons
Latham Named Possibility for Interstate Commission Chair
Former Attorney General Mr J G Latham is increasingly discussed as a potential chair for the revived Interstate Commission after 14 years. Supporters believe he would accept, and the post would not preclude later elevation to the High Court bench. The role pays £2500 a year and involves largely judicial work, including investigating Australian industries deemed uneconomical.
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J. G. Latham
Interstate Commission
Latham
High Court
I Z Flyers on Way to Sydney
Squadron Leader Hewitt and Flying Officer Kay left Laverton for Sydney preparatory to crossing the Tasman to New Zealand. They landed at Cootamundra where they will spend the night in that town.
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Melbourne
Hewitt
Kay
Laverton
Sydney
Tasman
New Zealand
Cootamundra
General Strike Called in Spain Sparks New Tensions
In Madrid Premier Lerroux announced Parliament that the Nations Confederation of Labour plans a dawn strike of 200000 to 300000 workers for Wednesday. Rebels linked to the recent revolution are to be executed, while monarchists accuse the government of granting reprieves. Reports say police and civil servants show revolutionary leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Lerroux
Nations Confederation of Labour
Senor Roblea
Lord Snowden Attacks Tariff Policy Before Cobden Club
Lord Snowden criticized the Government's protectionism at a Cobden Club luncheon in London. He blamed tariffs for dragging the international mood downward and warned that imperial trade frictions threaten empire unity and could provoke discontent and disruption. He cited Australian cotton duties and Lancashire threats to boycott as recent examples.
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London
Lord Snowden
Cobden Club
Dominions
Britain
Ottawa
Hockstering
Lancashire
Auditor General argues Canberra too distant for efficiency
The Commonwealth Auditor General Mr J Cerutty, in Melbourne, rejects Canberra relocation, saying economies and efficiency demand keeping his department in Melbourne. He predicts a successor will also find Canberra distant with slow communications and high costs.
Suspension of Beef and Pork Exports Expected Commonwealth Action
The article notes an anticipated Commonwealth move to suspend beef and pork exports. Officials cite concerns over trade balance and domestic supply, with potential impact on farmers and related industries.
Two Month Pause Sought on Frozen Meat Exports
No official notice has been issued by the Department of Commerce to suspend exports of frozen beef and pork for two months. It is expected the Commonwealth Government will approve to aid the British government from its dilemma due to Italy's position.
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Melbourne
Department of Commerce
Itla
Transfers from Melbourne to Canberra Accelerate in Public Service
Canberra prepares for a wave of relocations with housing built at about 600 per year since 1942. Plans approved last December target Auditor-General and Attorney-General departments, and Prime Minister’s development branch for transfer. The move aims to fulfill government promises, potentially adding nearly 1000 officers to Canberra from Melbourne. A new Coalition Cabinet sub-committee is expected to handle the matter.
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Canberra
Lyoha
Cancere
Atment
Akruptcy
Itorney
Erals
Melbourne
Staggering Blow to Australian Beef and Dairying
In Sydney on Wednesday Mr. T. A. Playfair said the Department of Commerce ban on exporting frozen beef and veal for two months starting next week would devastate Australia's beef and dairying sectors. He warned of widespread unemployment in meat works and predicted Queensland herds would be sold and likely flood other states.
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Sydney
T. A. Playfair
Department of Commerce
Australia
Queensland
Mosley Wins Libel Case for Five Thousand Pounds
Sir Oswald Mosley received £5,000 in damages plus costs after libel actions against The Star. The Chief Justice refused a stay of execution and criticized the article for not presenting Mosley’s full words. The jury’s verdict upheld that journalism should not insult public figures or inflame opinion.
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London
Oswald Mosley
Costa
Aplog
Ubarty
Star
Mr. Barkett
Mosley
South Africa Seeks Compromise Over Wool Imports
South Africa pushes a compromise between Japanese exportors and wool buyers as exporters seek to purchase 25 000 bales of African wool. Importers fear shouldering blame amid trade figures showing cotton silk and textiles valued at 10 million yen versus 8 360 000 for woollen exports. Wool imports may fall short of a 20 000 bale agreement.
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Tokio
South Africa
Ould
Democrats Sweep The Polls In New York Victory
Election returns show a broad Democratic wave with President Roosevelt in a dominant position. Democrats likely gain Senate seats past two thirds, governors re-elected in New York and Connecticut, Vermont shows long Democratic odds, while party managers hail a New Deal landslide amid mixed state results.
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New York
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Connecticut
Vermont
Kingsford Smith Guest Of Hollywood Colony In Los Angeles
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Capt. Taylor were hosted by the film community in Los Angeles as he pitched commercial trans Pacific air service. The Lady Southern Cross remains attached over an alleged debt as elections halt further legal action. Taylor departed for New York then England to join Air Transport Service duties.
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Los Angeles
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Colony
Pacific
Capt
Taylor
trans-Pacific Air Service
Lady Southern Croes
New York
England
Air Transervice
Scott and Black to Leave for Sydney Air Race Winners
Beott and Black, winners of the Air Race, will reach Sydney by the Melbourne express on Monday morning. They will proceed to the Hotel Australia by a route to be announced, and later their plane will be placed on exhibition in the city.
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Sydney
Beott and Black
Melbourne Express
Hotel Australia
Stores to Store Australian Goods for Overseas Markets
The Department of Commerce plans major storage and handling moves for Australian products abroad. It notes a wide expansion is needed to capitalize on Murray river irrigation and the Hume dam funding, as fruit shipped overseas now risks delays and market exposure due to lack of storage and speed to market.
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Sydney
Department of Commerce
Commonwealth
Hume Dam
Murray River
Public meeting backs full Canberra representation in Parliament
A Forrest Bowling Pavilion gathering of public body representatives pressed for Canberra residents to gain full privileges in the House of Representatives. A five‑member sub‑committee will draft resolutions for a citizens’ public meeting, with debate over local government steps and the need for a Legislative Council as a precursor.
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Forrest Bowling Pavilion
Canberra
House of Representatives
C. E. Francia
A. Blakely
de Ville
R. A. McKillop
Chamber of Commerce
F. Watson
Federal Capital Territory
Australia
A. E. Gardiner
Trades and Labour Council
B. G. Kelly
A.lp
House
J. &. Crapp
Department For the Interior
W. R. Ellis
T. M. Shakespeare
Legislative Council
A. E. Wright
Shakespeare
Wheat Industry Faces Early Rehab Policy Questions
Ministers in charge of rural rehabilitation will tackle wheat industry issues first. The Wheat Commission report will guide any farmer relief plan, but the government will not propose a general amortisation of farm indebtedness. each case will be considered on its merits.
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McLachlan
Mesaru
Paterson
Casey
Wheat Commission
London Conversion Loan to Cover Maturing Issues
A Commonwealth conversion loan of 14,601,806 pounds will be offered in London tomorrow at 3 percent interest. The issue funds refunding loans due by May 1935 bearing 4 to 5 percent. Neville Chamberlain agrees to an immediate Australian loan issue for refunding, underwritten by Mr S M Bruce, Australian High Commissioner. Prospectus Friday. cash applications open then. Conversion closes about November 16 with 4 percent as the new floor. Bruce notes favorable market and cabinet changes boost Australia’s credit. total conversions in London reach 124,000,000 pounds.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Australia
8. M. Bruce
Bruce
Country Party
Lord Ponsonby Attacks Incitement Bill In Lords Debate
Lord Ponsonby denounces the Disaffection Bill accusing government rhetoric of hypocrisy as he warns he could be prosecuted for inciting troops. The War Secretary defends the measure saying it targets incitement of mutiny and disobedience, not free speech, and the bill passes the second reading.
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London
Lord Ponsonby
House of Lords
Lord Hailsham
Lberty
Premier Stevens Hails Long-Term London Loan Terms
The Premier Mr Stevens endorses a proposed London loan conversion as highly satisfactory and notes the interest rate is the lowest among loans quoted overseas for over thirty years. He adds New South Wales will not participate but Australia benefits from improved credit in London.
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Rydney
Stevens
London
New South W
Australia
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MR. Lyons
Day
J. A. Lyons
Earle C. G. Page
George Pearce
R. G. Menziesident
Executive Council
W. M. Hughes
Defence
R. A. Parkhill
Ne Ae
Ae We Ee
T. Paterson
T. W. White
A. J. McLachlan Awmet
R G. Casey Minster
T. C. Brennan
Araldae Oktile
W. H.C. Thorby
J. A. J. Hunter
W. C. Marr
Sir Henry Gullett
MR. Stewart
Ment
Spain
Commonwealth Auditor-General
J. Cerutty
Sir Oswald Mosley
Martin
H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Degins
Maryland
Ritchie
Kingsford Smith
Hollywood
Scott
Black
Public Service
Ponsonby
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