British Wheat Quota Talks Stall as Preferences Likely Retained
In London an inconclusive four hour meeting of heads of delegations on the wheat quota left Britain undecided on quotas and preferences. Officials report that legislation may be required and that Dominions resist surrender of existing privileges while Canada and Australia push to keep preferences amid slow progress at the Imperial Conference.
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Britain
J. H. Scullin
Mrr. McCulligann
Irish Free State
House of Commons
Committee On Economic Co-Operation
Dominions
Dritain
Parker Maloney
Hennett
Digcumian
MacDonald
Bhipley
Canada
Australia
Dominion
Selves
Gil
Meat Strike Hits Sydney Meat Trade and Exports
A Nightly strike by Homebush lorry drivers raises meat prices and disrupts distribution to suburbs. The Meat Trades Defence Association cites Government ballot action as pivotal while graziers insist on legal demands. Export vessels face potential delays with 51 000 carcasses tied to three ships.
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Meat Trades Defence Association
Mr. Bhond
Labour
Bhond
J. W. Allen
Graziers' Association
Basic Wage Inquiry Sparks Arbitration Court Debate
The Arbitration Court discussed basic wage issues and potential investigations by a Commonwealth statistician. Unions pressed for study topics, but the court decided against appointing a new statistician and warned of a lengthy inquiry period.
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Camaronwealth
Waloas
Plot to overthrow Soviet and Britain linked in suspect talks
A flawed telegraphic report alleges a plot involving military school professors and a commission with Polish participation to intervene in a global crisis. Names such as Mewsra, Poincare, and figures from Vickers Ltd and Mitte Corp are referenced in discussions about alliance and control.
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Mosow
Ie Telebre
Mewsra
Poincareed
Tad Poland
Alan
Mims
Vickers, Ltd
Sir Deterding
Onlle
Cabinet reconstruction probable on Scullin's return
The Federal Labour Party rejects repudiation of loan decisions and plans to reconvene after Mr Scullin's return. A unity motion was passed, pledging to press the parliamentary programme while deferring social and financial proposals until after reconciling Cabinet differences.
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Federal Labour Party
Scullin
Tts
Messra
Yates
Lagzerint
Brett
Anatey
Curtin Shempelven
Abr
Theodore
Lyonn
Bank Robbery at Irom Savings Bank in Sydney
A group of four bandits robbed the Irom Savings Bank on Elizabeth Street after doors opened at 10 o clock. They used a water pistol to threaten staff and escaped with £400 in £5 notes from the cashier's desk. One teller, Dargan, was injured, taken to hospital, then discharged with facial injuries.
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Elbateth Street
Robert Dreucinald Darga
Ian
Dargai
Vie
Brakenpeare
Heukespeare
Doan
Robe
Commter
Dismissals Reported At Postal Service Amid Turbulent Time
A mid period report notes personnel changes at the Postal Service with dismissals and suspensions affecting employees from September through November. The document mentions a September 12 mail facility incident and an area shift at the General Post Office, Haydene, with involved parties identified by initials.
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Dereral
New Walen
Mallney
Gpa
Poel Haydene
G.p.o
Unclear maritime incident report from Auckland ship crew
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a vessel, two veterans, and a union. details about an incident or employment are unclear and may involve a ship from Auckland and a specific group.
Police Baton Use Policy Ordered By Government
A government order is expected to limit police baton use to self defense or specified circumstances. The document cites that batons will be labored or restrained except when necessary for protection or compliance with law.
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DNEY
Werdnemlug
Pallce Byte
Abolition of Upper House Proposed in State
Political circles report the government plans to abolish the Legislative Council. A bill will be introduced after the new session opens and expected to take effect by February.
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Legislative Council
Trig
Government scraps relief contracts as funds run dry
The assistant Minister for Labour Mr Ely said the government will scrap relief work contracts totaling about £2,000,000 authorized by the Unemployment Relief Council. He admitted funds are unavailable and the scheme cannot be financed for the present.
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Bydney
Mr. Ely
Unemployment Relief Council
Ase
Lang
Canberra
Partisanship attack in Queensland House on chairman
In the Queensland Legislative Assembly the Opposition Leader moved to revise the motion appointing Mr R Roberta as Chairman of the Committees on grounds of alleged partisanship. Mr Smith cited the suspension of Opposition Whip Mr F W Bulcock last Friday and alleged more disorder during Mr Roberts chair than before.
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Brisbane
Forgan Seudth
Jay
R. Roberta
Mr. Smith
F. W. Bulcock
Roberts
Oscar Garden Arrives in Canberra From Melbourne
Oscar Garden, flown from England to Australia, lands in Canberra at 11 40 am en route to Sydney. He will call on acting Prime Minister Mr Fenton and meet Civic Administrator Mr Daley at the aerodrome. |
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Oscar Garden
England
Australia
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Capital
Uanders
Fenton
Gardenavinit
Duntecon
Daley
Seneter
Millen
Cardoen
Twarden
Anberra
Ocematona
Ted Mary
Canterbury council weighs private loan offer from London
The Canterbury mayor Alderman Brancaston asked permission of the Minister for Local Government to raise a £250,000 loan to relieve unemployment. London firms offered funds but the minister asked reeves to withdraw so the remainder of the discussion was held privately.
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Aydnney
Canterbury
Alderman Brancaston
London
Minster
Late John Brown Probate Granted for New South Wales Estate
Probate was granted to day of the will of the late John Brown. The New South Wales estate was valued at £689 in BBC net and £640,330 grong. Details of property held outside New South Wales were not isolated.
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Sydney
John Brown
New South Wales
BBC Net
Election Writs Debate At Country Press Conference
The Country Press Association Conference decided to send a deputation to the Attorney General asking steps to curb the use of writs to influence public opinion. Speakers argued writs target newspapers and raise defense costs while election campaigns use linking facts to mislead. Contempt of court was proposed for those issuing writs to stop newspapers. A motion to amend the law to prevent errors in trials was carried.
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Bydney
Prema Association
Heruainitiu
A. Max
Supreme Court
Wtop
Lywaght
Tedegran
Board Reserves Judgment on Fr Chin Holm Roan Case
An inquiry by the Medical Board into charges against Fr Chin Holm Roan was adjourned with judgment postponed to next Wednesday. The board will deliver its decision after hearing further evidence and arguments from both sides.
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Sydney
Wednewlay
Medical Board
Chinholm Roan
Terrific hail wrecks havoc in Ipswich
Terrific hail caused extensive damage in Ipswich yesterday and tonight. Buildings roofs collapsed and the general hospital plus private structures sustained damage. A blackout left portions of the city without light. The care taker Mrs Johan had just entered a room when the roof fell. Estimates place the damage in the thousands of pounds.
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Kydney
Lorry overturns near Hall with explosives on board
A motor lorry overturned near Hall injuring driver William Sampann who was taken to Canberra Hospital with chest and head injuries. His companion escaped with a heavy head wound as two cases of gelignite spilled on the road but did not detonate. Police were alerted and a patrol travelled to the scene.
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Hall
William Sampann
Canberra
Yasshear
Davies
Perrman
Rolguten
Hoover outlines unemployment scope in wartime industries report
President Hoover's emergency commission reports nearly 1,000,000 men unemployed in the automobile and construction sectors. Each industry now swallows about 2.5 billion dollars in annual work, up from prior year levels as the economy strains to recover.
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Washington
Werdnesday
Hoover
Union halts meat supplies as Sydney abattoirs strike
The Meat Employees Union leader announced actions to block meat imports to Sydney after Syd ney butchers halted operations. About 150 workers were expected to return next day with seven abattoirs in Herne Bush employing staff on a four hour week basis.
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Sydney
Goulburn
Meal Employees’ Union
Mir. Hutt
She Blaze
Alna Queehaland
Victoria
Neverdt
The
Meat Employees Union
Mr. Wollard
Seven
Arma
Hernebush
Goulburn Stock For Sydney Slaughtered and Shipped
Goulburn stock sold for Sydney today as apprentices worked for Meyya and Chera bought the remaining supplies. The cattle will be slaughtered that night and transported to Sydney by motor lorries.
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Goulburn
Meya Butchera
Sydney
De-registration case filed by Sipater Butchers' Association
The secretary of the Sipater Butchers' Association, Mr A G C Shand, filed an application to the Industrial Court seeking re-registration of the union. The hearing date has not yet been fixed.
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Sydney
Carcase Bytepete Association
Sipater Butchers’ Association
A. G C. Shand
Tndustrial
MM A
Grasiers' Warning On Fat Stock Exports And Prices
The Grasiers' Association president Mr F A Towt explains why members should advise against fat stock exports while the strike lasts. He warns naval fat stock shipments to Sydney would provoke a loan and notes coal and wheat costs raise prices. He says slaughtermen demands would push prices higher and that handling costs have risen about 6 shillings per head since 1914.
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Grasiers’ Association
F. A. Towt
Sydney
Toul
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