Taxation hints amid unemployment debate in Sydney
A government minister hinted at further taxation to outwit opponents as the executive act faces scrutiny. In Sydney discussions with the United Unemployed Association, officials pressed for adjustments to dole relief and wider tax measures. A bankers pool for $500 million was approved in Atlantic City as Hoover aides met bankers and real estate leaders on credit facilities.
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Sydney
Baddeley
United Unemployed Association
Council
Pete Geyer
Atlantic City
Wed
American Bankers’ Association Today
Bankers’ Pool
Hoover
MacDonald Seeks Free Hand In British Election Appeal
British election scene rapidly moves to campaigning as parties issue manifestos. Prime Minister attends Parsifal in London then broadcasts a national appeal. MacDonald forms a socialist campaign staff backing National Government while Conservatives race to field candidates and avoid split votes. Libertarian and Simonite lines suggest limited intra party opposition.
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London
Britain
Opera House
Polar Venture Wilkins Plans Pole Submarine Expedition
Sir Hubert Wilkins arrived in New York to lecture and discuss organizing a new North Pole submarine expedition with proper equipment. He said he has gained valuable advice but fears authorities may not permit the mission.
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New York
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Bremen
Unemployed Fray In La Perouse Camp
About a dozen men were involved in a violent affray at Huppy Valley. Three men were hospitalized and others removed or treated for injuries. The fight stemmed from tensions over camp affairs and leadership. Victims include Ernest Purnell, 29, Arthur Viel, 08, and Frederick Poaster, 2.
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Bydney
Thiyaley
Lverioux
Amy
We Cain
Ernest Purnell
Arthur Viel
Cere
Frederick Pooster
Mare Atkins
Manchester Riot Routed by Fire Hose and Police
London report describes scattered protesters marching on Manchester City Hall. Police used fire hoses and baton charges to disperse crowds as officers on horseback moved through side streets. Public order was gradually restored after clashes with Gandhi’s followers.
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London
Manchester
Gandhi
Special Arrangement Prompts Unclear World Service Notice
In the jest of an opaque message, the text hints at a special arrangement involving heaters and Bectaneons, mentioning information and a ominous reference to intelligence and nights in a contrived publication. The meaning remains unresolved.
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Heater
World Service
Dictatorship Established by Hindenburg Decree After Cabinet Resigns
After the cabinet resigns, President Hindenburg issues an emergency decree that creates a rigid dictatorship. It suspends constitutional rights including freedom at home and in letters, assembly, and property. Censorship on press telegrams and telephones, plus land requisitions for the unemployed.
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Berlin
Ben
Hindenburg
Turning the Corner Eyes On Australia
In Parliament Mr Marks said that major American and English firms planning big Australian projects have halted due to high production costs. Minister Forde denied receiving such evidence and noted overseas manufacturers see Australia as improving and urging investment.
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Mr. Marks
House of Representatives
Australia
National Government faces urgent costs and unity push
The Prime Minister appeals for nationwide unity amid economic strain and wartime controls. He warns immediate measures are temporary and stresses balancing budgets, expanding exports, and safeguarding the credit position while studying potential devaluation and international trade steps. The Daily Herald notes Labour's plan to field 500 candidates and Labour splits amid party-line forecasts for a hung Parliament.
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Puttles
Ene Oither
Daily Herald
Labour Party
Talional
House of Commons
MacDonald
Labour
National Labour
Henderson
Bearborough
Labouwe
Lloyds
British Parliament Prorogued Amid Proclamation of Dissolution
The Parliament was prorogued today and tonight the King held a Privy Council for the dissolution proclamation. The King's prorogation speech urged cooperation to restore national prosperity and hinted at foreign policy engagement seeking a plan with public support.
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London
House of Commons
Turbulent Markets and Fiscal Strains Shadow Parliament Downturn
British Parliament dissolution lifts European stocks but nervousness grows over Germany politics and ongoing financial emergency. Hoover moratorium benefits erased by tax cuts and income shrinkage, while a new State railway bonus faces internal disposal issues. Today's decree allows private employers to cut salaries of high paid officers despite contracts.
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Germany
Cheaper bread for Canberra residents announced
The Minister for Home Affairs announced government approval of committee recommendations on bread pricing in Canberra. Prices set at 42d to government establishments and 6d to wholesale shops with domestic cash price 1d lower and longer terms 4d lower. quarterly review planned.
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A. Blakeley
A. K. Townsend
W. le Smalshorn
J. M. Grant
Canberra
Blakeley
Shopa
Woman dies from cyanide fumes in Darlinghurst flat incident
At Plosebank Street in Darlinghurst 68 year old Priscilla Weeks died from cyanide gas. Roma Hunt and Edna Claremont rushed to help. Claremont collapsed and Weeks was found near the bathroom. Ventilator shaft fumes from an upstairs fumigation caused the tragedy. both rescuers required medical treatment.
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Sydney
Plosebank Street
Darlinghurst
Princilla Weeks
Roma Hunt
Edna Claremot
Priscilla Weeks
Mra. Hunt
Mra. Banks
Mra. Weeks
Hanks
Mrs. Claremont
Nautilus Held Deep Water Presence and Bond Status
The Nautilus remains in deep water with the American consul posting a bond of 20,400 dollars to ensure the vessel’s return to the United States. The consul indicates he will not forfeit the bond.
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Onsul
United States
Shipowners Threaten Action Over Freight Costs
Australian Dress Association reports sea freight tension as British and Continental shipowners warn of higher expenses due to sterling depreciation and rising operating costs in the European Australian trade. The owners postpone action, awaiting clearer future events.
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Sai
Empire Industries Aims for Broad Imperial Trade Unity
The Empire Industries Association in London calls for a Parliamentary committee to back a nonpartisan program. It urges a broad mandate from all parties to raise Britain’s trade balance, shield industry and agriculture, and raise workers’ living standards while promoting wide reciprocal imperial preferences.
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London
Empire Industries Association
House of Commons
Vandi
Tari
Judges Salaries Opinions Differ Across Federal Courts
All Federal judges were asked to take a voluntary pay cut to align with a rehabilitation plan. The High Court judges Sir Frank Gavan Duffy Starke and Evatt refused, though they waived some travel allowances. Rich Dixon and McTiernan offered to pay £750 yearly, one percent of salaries, to the Federal revenue. In the Arbitration Court Beeby agreed while Drake-Brockman refused. Lukin of the Bankruptcy Court declined.
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High Court of Australia
Piso
Federe Arbitration Court
Frank Gavan Duty
Starke and Evatt
High Court
Rich
Dixon
Freight on wool prices questioned in Parliament
Mr Riordan questioned whether freight on wool compares unfavorably with other Australian exports. He asked if an inquiry would be launched by the Overseas Transport Association, while Mr Scullin said he would examine the issue with the Overseas Transport Committee. Mr Parker Moloney stated the government lacks a direct relation to the Transport Association and is pursuing relief discussions.
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Riordan
Australia
House of Representatives
Sceullin
Overseas Transport Committee
Parker Moloney
Cage Otway shifts to Western Australia for wireless lighthouse inspection
The Commonwealth Government vessel Cage Otway sailed from Sydney to Western Australia for lighthouse inspection. It carries advanced wireless gear including a Thwatt marine transmitter, a four valve receiver, a direction finder, and an automatic alarm system. The equipment is described as among the most modern and capable of signaling distress remotely when the operator is off duty.
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Cage Otway
Sydney
Empire Games return to San Francisco in 1932
William Coffman, commissioner of the American Athletic Union, announced that the British Empire Games would be held at Keane Stadium in San Francisco following the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He expects the Prince of Wales to attend.
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San Francisco
William Coffman
American Athletic Union
Keane Stadium
Fotlowlee
Los Angeles
Omon
Prince of Wales
Pan American Conference Backs Study on Allver Rehabilitation
At the fourth Pan American Commercial Conference in Washington, twelve of thirteen delegations approved a resolution for an international conference to study rehabilitating allver. Voting in favor were Mexico Costa Rica Ecuador Panama Cuba Venezuela Argentina Peru Bolivia Chile Paraguay and the United States. Brazil abstained.
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Washington
Allver
Mexico
Costa Rica
Equador
Panama
Cuba
Venezela
Argentine
Peru
Balvador
Chile
Paraguay
United States
Brazil
Governor declines to open Rose Day Fair in Martin Place
Sir Philip Game refused to open the Rose Day Fair saying it would be unseemly to adopt a role of universal beggar. He noted that appeals for money must not be made too frequently as times are hard.
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Mike Dromiull
Wat
Rydney
Sir Philip Game
Martin Place
FIDUCIARY NOTES CAUCUS DEFERS INDEFINITELY
The Federal Caucus postponed the motion by Hollo way and Makin to reintroduce the Government's rejected financial measures. The delay cites Britain’s unsettled finance and politics, risk of a near election, and a note from Sir Robert Gibson about Bank Board readiness to finance local authorities for new works to aid unemployment.
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Mesars
Holloway
Makin
Australian Labour Party
Britain
Robert Gibson
Scullin
Lipton Estate Surpasses One Million Pounds Heir to Charity
The Sir Thomas Lipton estate totals over £1,000,000 with the bulk left to charitable causes. Executors announce the will directs most assets to philanthropic purposes.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Unemployed Hope Relief Grows After Bank Rejoinder
Members, once discouraged by Labour Government limits on work, see a possible turning point as overseas conditions and the Bank's reply brighten prospects. A fortnight ago Mr Holloway urged action but banks showed little willingness. A ray of sunshine may lead to more definite relief for the unemployed.
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Holloway
Labour
Police Capture Big Warehouse Robbery Suspects in Sydney
Detectives tracing a 200 sovereign gold fraud connected a York Street warehouse theft to two men posing as gold buyers. After tracking them via Hunter Street they raided a Darlinghurst house finding expensive fabrics and goods linked to the York Street heist. Both men faced charges of breaking and entering.
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Sydney
Tork Street
Port Kembla
Bydney
Elizabeth Street
Hunter Street
Darlinghurst
York Streat
Conversion Loan Bill to Convert All Government Bonds
The Treasurer Mr Theodore indicated in the House yesterday that he would introduce a bill on Tuesday to give effect to the conversion of all government bonds.
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Theodore
Footle
House of Representatives
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