Postponed War Debt Interest Payments In Australia Debate
The British Government agrees to postpone interest on war debt to the United States. Prime Minister Lyons told the House of Representatives that advices from London confirm the decision. He noted that Budget coverage did not provide for war debt obligations and warned that resuming interest could flip a small surplus into a large deficit. The first instalment of interest was awaited.
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Great Britain
United States of America
House of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Bruce
London
Lyons
Premiers Conference to discuss Internal Loan in Melbourne
The Premiers Conference will meet in Melbourne on October 24 to consider raising an internal loan. An agenda committee will present a report on the loan tied to the £7,000,000 public works programme, with financing plans led by Sir Robert Gibson and the Commonwealth Bank Board ensuring deficits stay within agreed limits.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Canberra
Robert Gibson
Commonwealth Bank Board
Lyons demands cabinet loyalty in three Country Party picks
Negotiations over a national cabinet falter as Prime Minister Lyons insists three Country Party members join the ministry and pledge loyalty to the cabinet. Paterson Thorby and Abbott identified as likely picks amid party support for Dr. Page.
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Country Party
Lyons
Country Pa
Ime
T. Paterson
Lader
W. H. C. Thorby
L. A. Abbott
Railway Awards Withdrawal Moves From Federal Court
Three state railway commissioners from Victoria New South Wales and Tasmania will apply to the Federal Arbitration Court for cancellation of all federal awards affecting about 45000 employees The move follows the court’s decision to bring railway services under one industrial jurisdiction If granted the railway workers would fall under the Water awards already in existence The action is to be made immediately in Sydney
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Sydney
Federal Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Tasmanian
Wate
Forged Mortgage Charge In Central Court
Charla Keys, 49, merchant, appeared at Central Court today facing charges of forging a mortgage document. The police prosecutor stated the amount involved was about 1600.
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Sydney
Charla Keys
Central Court
Wie
Count's Clothing Stolen From IOC President
Clothing valued at £60 belonging to Count de Baillet Latour president of the International Olympic Committee was stolen today while on the way to the laundry.
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Aydney
Count de Baillet Latour
International Olympic Committee
Poisoned Toffee At Manly Public School
Nineteen children at Manly Public School fell ill after eating toffee given by a schoolmate. Police sent samples to the Government Analyst. emetics were used and doctors treated the victims at a nearby clinic. Symptoms suggest ptomaine poisoning from tainted toffee vessels. a woman outside the gates may have handed it to a girl, but deliberate malice is not believed.
Portugal Denies Timor Deal Report
Official quarters say a Japan attempt to buy a portion of Timor is unfounded and the circulating report is without foundation.
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Portugal
Timor
Japan
Postponed Debt Interest Figures From British Government
Mr Lyons outlined that interest on a large British debt would have been £1 940 000 sterling, about 7.15 million Australian dollars, with a sinking fund of £1 425 400 yearly. The government had already postponed payments for 1991-92 and 1992-93 and extended repayment by two years.
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Mr. Lyons
Farmers Plan Washington March in December
The Farmers National Relief Conference announced a Washington march around December as 500 to 6,000 disgruntled farmers prepare to travel by truck and car to demand debt relief and moratoriums on rents mortgages and foreclosures along with direct financial aid. Police Chief Glassford sought authority to evict if needed to prevent possible clashes with a Communist led movement and avoid military action against the protestors.
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Washington
Farmers’ National Relief Conference
Glassford
NSW loan conversion terms questioned in Parliament
In London the 13 million NSW loan conversion faced scrutiny in the House of Representatives. Mr Makin demanded why NSW terms differed from Canadian and British conversions at par. Prime Minister Lyons said NSW was converted at 3 percent at £87 10s, revealing an unexpected outcome versus projections.
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New South Wales
London
Makin
Fed. Lab
House of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Lyons
Venereal Disease Clinic Planned in Health Drive
Minister for Health Mr Weaver announced a continuous venereal disease clinic will open soon. He said the disease poses a greater menace than cancer or tuberculosis. Dr Alexander Goldstein noted it may account for about 11 percent of NSW deaths annually, roughly eight daily. Professor Harvey Sutton urged parents to discuss sex matters with children to fulfill their duty.
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Sydney
Weaver
Health Department
Alexander Goldstein
Health Week
New South Wales
Harvey Sutton
Relief grant likely for councils soon in Australia
In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Labour and Industry spoke of a near-term provision from the unemployment relief fund to aid municipal and shire councils. MP Hedges urged action on alleged racehorse doping. Minister Martin said reports were noted and an inquiry would pursue justice and punishment for offenders.
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Bydney
Harper
Legislative Assembly
Hedges
U.C.P
Martin
Archbishop denounces Socialism at Hibernian Society talk
Archbishop Sheehan denounced socialism as anti God and anti religion during the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society annual conference. He claimed the Pope favors a capitalistic social system with state control rather than political ownership and urged Catholics to reject socialist labels.
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Sydney
Sheehan
Hibernian
Catholic Benefit Society
Labour
Picketing in Bombay Cotton Markets Intensifies
In Bombay a National Congress led picket line has nearly closed the cotton market. Indiana brokers plan a deputation to Gandhi in Yeravada Jail to restrain Congress followers after yesterday’s attacks injuring the Indian Cotton Association president.
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Calcutta
Bombay
National Congress
Indiana
Gandhi
Yeravada
Congress
Indian Cotton Association
Wheat bonus sought by three provinces
The Federal Government will be petitioned for a bonus on wheat production from the current crop as prices remain low. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba officials and wheat pool representatives discussed the proposal over two days and also proposed a conference of exporting countries to explore solutions to the wheat problem.
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Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Riots in Belfast With Armoured Cars and Curfew Imposed
Prolonged rioting in Belfast resulted in one death and many injuries after a police order suppressed a march of 80 000 demanding higher relief for the unemployed. Armoured cars assisted police, a curfew was set, and dragoons arrived as trams resumed and streets cleared.
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Belfast
Belfabt
Tuesaday
Daniel Baxter
Falla
Fred
Baxter
Corporation
Cockatoo Dock Three Firms in Talks Extend Tender Date
The Cockatoo Island dockyard tender closing date has been extended to November 6 as three firms pursue government discussions. No definite lease proposal has been received, and current talks may lead to merging with the Garden Island workshop, potentially drafting naval ratings into current skilled work.
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Cockatoo Island
Cockaroo Island
Garden Island
Tax burden hurts industry says Charles Lloyd Jones
At David Jones Ltd annual meeting chairman Charles Lloyd Jones says Commonwealth and State taxes sap industry’s strength. He warns taxation burdens rise yearly and new imposts are devised, threatening the sector’s vitality.
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Etoney
David Jones Ltd
Charles Lloyd Jones
Commonwealth
Special Court Sits at Midnight in Riot Case
A midnight court remanded four men over riotous assembly. Two men face attempted murder charges of a constable. Police, aided by five hundred extra officers, patrol Falla Road area with armored cars and machine gun mounts. thirty four injured treated at hospital as four pawnshops were looted.
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Belfast
Falla Road
German Front Page Accuses Ex Crown Prince of Treason
Berlin reports the Vorwärts declares the ex Crown Prince plotted to restore the monarchy with Harrien Papen General von Schlehn her and President Hindenburg agreeing to seek a moment to resign. The paper claims army support for restoration but labels the tale imaginative.
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Berlin
Vorwgerts
Supreme Court
Harrien Papen
von Sehleloher
Hindenburg
Rprmer
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Loan Council
Messrs. Paterson, Thorby and
Abbott
Mir. Lyons
United Australia
Country Parties
United Austins
Gov
Ottawa
Followig
Australian Country Party
Australia
Mx Paterson
Tek Tyesit
Alee
Waa
Dr. Page
Sehour
Page
Harle Page
Paterson
Hill
Hardy
Railway Awards
V.D. Clinic
Archbishop Sheehan
Conference ‘of Canadian Wheat Interests
Falls
Ristera
Cockatoo Dock
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