No Solution Yet Grants To States Debated
The opposition leader Curtin condemned the Commonwealth Grants Commission for failing to establish a stable principle to curb rising state grants. Readings showed South Australia to gain 1,339,000 pounds, Western Australia 500,000, and Tasmania 600,000, amid ongoing uncertainty and calls for redraft and expanded compensation for disabilities from Commonwealth policy. The debate paused after Gregory Swann signaled an amendment to withdraw and restructure the Western Australian bill.
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Commonwealth Grants Commission
Commonwealth
Curtin
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmanian
Gregory Jc.p
Swann
Gregory
Migration policy debate as Oranges and Potatoes lull House debate
The House discussed migration limits tied to economic aims and farm work needs, with Prime Minister Lyons noting possible resumption for domestics farm hands and the Big Brother Movement. Sir Henry Gullett announced provisional treaties with Czecho Slovakia and Belgium, while citrus growers faced New Zealand embargo talk over orange bounty and potato trade. Curtin delivered a sweeping critique of state grants policy, urging focus on disabilities and budget-based assistance, while ministers argued over rail and agriculture issues and the ongoing oranges and potatoes exchange with New Zealand.
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House of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Sir Henry Gullett
Commonwealth
Checo- Slovakia
Belgium
Sir Henry
Cone
Curtin
Page
Menzies
London
Big Brother
Kalrbridge Farm Organisation
Mr. Curtin
Britain
Axkrd
Mr. James
The
Hunter
Holt
Fawkner
Australia
Lyons
Hutchinson
Indi
Japan
New Zealand
John Lawson
U.A.P
Macquarie
Thorby
Commerce
Mahoney
Labour
Denison
Lawson
Mesars
Lane
Mr. Prowse
Mar. Mahoney
Mr. Nock
Thompson
Country Party
Gardner
Gosford
Wusy
Sid Woeld
Sears Mt Annemary
Mgra
Cage
H. James Tual
England
Great Britain
Tarri
My. Lyons
Austalia Co
United
Rxign
Gamermenta
Tos Deere
Altenatire
Auer Tree
Brkis
Lyon
Times criticizes Japan over China murders
The Times in a trenchant view censures Japan for its attitude in China and warns that coercive methods will provoke Chinese revolt. It says Tokyo should drop the line of attack and shows that past killings in Manchuria without war declaration undermine any political signficance. A Sino Japanese war could follow if policy continues.
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London
the Times
Japan
China
Tokyo
Manchuria
Asia
Tasman Tour Leaders Praise Tasman Vessel
Minister for Defence Sir Archdale Parkhill chaired a Tasman tour to New Zealand. The voyage aboard the vessel Avaies was funded by the shipping line that invited him as Commonwealth representative. Parkhill praised the "Yesterday" as the finest boat he had travelled on and valuable for the Tasman run.
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Frederick Stewart
Frederick
New Zealand
Dominion
Parramattan
Australia
Mr. Beasley
Defence
Sir Archdale Parkhill
Commonwealth
Bir Archdale Parkhill
Fines Hit Graham's Club Staff in Sly Grog Case
In Sydney Licensing Court, manager John Sullivan and four employees Joshua Fidden Leslie Fidden John Congreve and James Lee were fined £50 each for selling liquor without a licence. Manager Sullivan fined £30 for overseen illicit liquor sales. Police expenses of £10 were allowed. The judge warned of imprisonment without option to pay if repeat offenses occurred.
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Sydney
Laidlaw
Graham's Club
Hunter Street
Joshua Fidden
Leslie Fidden
John William Congreve
James Lee
John Sullivan
Illness of Mr. Darby Riordan
Reported health troubles of Mr Darby Riordan prompted expressions of concern from friends. Later a telephonic bulletin stated he took a turn for the better shortly before six in the evening, though earlier prognosis had suggested little hope for recovery.
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Darby Riordan
D. Riordan
Lavour
Secredy
Brisbane
Canberra Forecast Tends Showers and Thunder Squalls Later
Canberra forecast notes fine overall with winds from north east to north west. Expect a tendency toward scattered showers and thunder squalls as the day progresses.
Mussolini's Pesaro pledge revised amid global shifts
The 1926 Pesaro pledge to defend the lira is reinterpreted as Italian policy adapts to weaker gold blocs. Devaluation to 92.46 per pound signals broader state control of finance and industry, with Italy seeking export gains while Britain, France, and the US stabilize currencies. Germany looms as a potential new source of currency pressure.
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Mussolini
Pesaro
Duce
Italy
Roosevelt
Signor Mussolini
Signor Muscolini
Rome
Paris
France
Europe
Britain
Germany
America
WARMER WEATHER FORECAST FOR SYDNEY AREA
Mr Mares said the warm spell across the state was likely to continue for a day or so as a high pressure system kept dry northerly winds. The warm conditions contributed to bush fires in several areas, with scattered showers expected in the south later followed by a cool change along the southern border districts.
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Sydney
Mares
Firemen Die In Dublin Battery Factory Blaze
In Dublin three firemen were missing after a blaze at the Exide Battery Factory. Two bodies have been recovered with a third still unaccounted for. The fire caused three explosions and is thought to have damaged the floor where the victims stood at the time.
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Dublin
Exide
Ihen
Lightning strike at Canton school drills kills player
In Canton Ohio a school football practice was struck by lightning. A player wearing a metal nose guard was killed and 11 others were injured including two coaches.
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Canton
Ohio
Inquest Opens On Ruby Green's Death At Dubbo
Dubbo inquest heard Constable Lowe describe the discovery of Ruby Green's body by a police tracker along the Macquarie River. Witnesses linked a man named Bindy with a ill woman and a photo identified the girl. Mrs Clarke denied knowledge and threatened suits. coroner to rule open verdict next morning.
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Dubbo
Ruby Green
Lowe
Riley
MacQuarie River
Sirsf
William Brown
Bindy
Mrs. Clarke
Study Green
McCarthy
Mra. Clarke
Somnabody
Bimby
Toole
Bimby" Gordon
Fight on Steamer's Bridge Ends With Prison Term
Wellington court heard a brifle fight aboard the liner Remeurs when quartermaster James Lundy 42 assaulted third mate Harold Holl on the high seas. An axe was later thrown into the captain's cabin glass panel after Lundy took over the wheel and found the ship zig zagging. Holl testified Lundy had been drinking and struck him, leaving him stunned.
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Wellington
Auckland Court
James Lundy
Harold Holl
Holl
Lundy
Hall
Lamily
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TV «&Co. Ltd
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Ener Giin
Anekdeen and Line
Gts
Mydney
Fred Walsh
Barror
Bydaly
Colleagura
New South Wales
Queensland
Lyona
Palrbridge Farm School
MA. Curtin
MR. Lawson
Grants Commission
Waulorn Australia
Commission
Westerfi
Myr. Crogary
Swan
Parliament House
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Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mort Street
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Fleming
Canberra Dimes
Dubbo Inquest
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Hurdcher
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