Wool Sales Duel Brings Strong Prices Amid Busy Trade
In Sydney this week buyers showed solid demand as Merino and other wools commanded top prices. The market saw brisk competition with Japan noted for strong support and high clearance rates. A large consignment included over five hundred bales with many sold publicly and thousands more sold privately.
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Sydney
Yorkshire
Yorkshire Paper Paid It Dor Price For Another Lat. Spiny Wiel
Parket
ATM
FTTA
Bm Bingar
Ochelt Bales
Berwood
Iren Chun
Wage reductions ordered by court in Melbourne
A court action led to widespread ten percent wage cuts for many employers. The Australian Tramway and Railway Association secured a reduction after negotiations with the New South Wales Railway Centers. Commonwealth Steamship Owners and related groups sought rate changes affecting waterside workers handling coal.
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Meliourne
Phin
Justes
Rey Povinotel
Australian Tramway Eme Association
New South Waley Railway
Commonwealth Steamship Owners
Bankruptcy Amending Bill Faces House Debates
Proponents plan to introduce a bankruptcy amending bill in the House detailing provisions that protect preferred creditors while addressing advances to storekeepers and farmer credit. Critics warn the measure could force immediate payment actions and halt further credit, risking farm closures and higher unemployment.
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House of Representatives
Ingems
Greek Crewman Goes Berserk Aboard Brisbane Newcastle Cargo Steamer
A Greek fireman on the intercity cargo steamer en route from Brisbane to Newcastle suddenly lost his reason yesterday afternoon. He sprinted onto the deck, tore off his clothes, and fought off crew attempting to restrain him before being lashed and confined. He was taken to the reception house after the vessel arrived in Newcastle this morning.
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Newcastle
Fremani
Brisbane
Otyermin
Howe
Australian singer Kinny jailed for indecency charge
Walter Kinny, an Australian singer, was sentenced to 21 days in the second division gaol for indecency in a public convenience in London on Thursday.
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London
Ainger
Walter Kinny
Wen
Dave
Savings Bank Canberra Depositors Challenge NSW Law
Depositors in the Federal Territory question NSW legal right to withhold payments from the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales. Messrs Davies and Woods and W I B Dirkeon solicitors hired to act for depositors. March 31 totals show 246 accounts in all savings banks in the territory and 7,401 in Commonwealth Savings Bank with £196,155 on credit. Government Savings Bank deposits number 1,946 with a similar credit amount.
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Government Savings Bank of New South Wales
New South Wales
Canberra
Messe Davies and Woods
W. I B. Dirkeon
Ds Eral
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Thia Imetivion
Government Savings Pack
Government Savings Bank
South Africans Discuss Tactics On Board Cruise
On a sea voyage yesterday the South African cricket team met informally to discuss tactics and conduct toward the Australian public. Captain Cameron said he would gladly sign autographs but asked fans to leave them in the dressing room.
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Avchises
Carmeron
STATE ORDERS End Injunction Case
The Railway Commissioners abandoned their writ petition to restrain Mr. Justice Piddington from adjudicating the matter linked to the Full Industrial Commission. The Minister for Railways directed the commissioners to drop the case and refrain from action against Justice Piddington or Industrial Commission members.
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Brydney
Railway Commissioners
Justice Piddington
Full
Industrial Commission
W. J. Urlles
Mailway Commissioners
Jurellen Piddington
Mailways
Justice Phidington
Basic Wage Delay Hits New South Wales Industry
The President of the Chamber of Manufacturers Mr H Cordon Bennett said delays in basic wage review by the late Government have cost NSW industry more than 64,500,000 and reduced employment. the review application was filed in late February.
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Sydney
Chamber of Danufacturers
H. Cordon Benett
Germany's Crisis Deepens as Bruning Cabinet Eyes Fate
In Berlin the Reichstag buzzed as Bruning's government faced an uncertain future. President Hindenburg helped form an economic council to curb unemployment and manage short term loans and reparation payments with leading industrialists guiding the effort.
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Berlin
Bruning
Reichstag
Germany
Hindenburg
Bradman Eyes New Zealand Cricket Tour Plan
Roy Gillan of Eastern Suburbs RL says Bradman plans to take a cricket team to New Zealand if arrangements can be made. The possible tour was discussed in Auckland on Thursday.
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Auckland
Roy Gillan
Eastern Suburbs
Bradman
New Zealand
Team Arrives in Fremantle Ahead of October 4 Voyage
The party, led by viceraptain Henis Morkel travelling from England, plans practice in warm sun. Kristy recovers from a sprain as half the group are fondmakers and non-smokers while Tate and Hendren share Australia experiences.
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Salieri
Tate
Hendren
Austraalia
Henis Morkel
Viceraptain
England
Fremantle
Mooltan
Kristy
Unity Conference Ends with Latham’s Report
After the United Australia Party meeting, Leader Mr. Lyon said Mr. Latham, who attended the Sydney unity conference, reported on progress and actions taken. The party voiced no approval of Mr. Duntham’s work and praised Latham’s service, noting he would return to Sydney to continue the task.
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United Australia Party
Lyon
Latham
Sydney
Mrr
Duntham
Lyons
Captain’s death by own action overboard from oil tanker
In Sydney a death is reported after Captain Caplin J. Ne Flick jumped from the oil tanker Laurel as it neared port. He had been ill and was reportedly suffering from a duodenal ulcer. A lifebelt was thrown but he disappeared in the sea between Aweua and San Francisco.
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Sydney
Laurel
Caplin J. Ne Flick
San Francisco
Flick
Hotel licence sought at Jervis Bay by Foley
William Patrick Foley of Belmore Head Hurstville notifies his intention to apply to the Lhanging Court at Acton on October 30 for a residential hotel licence for premises known as ward room and single officers quarters within the Naval College grounds Jervis Bay.
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Commonwealth Gasette
William Patrick Foley
Belmore Head
Hurstville
Acton
Naval College Grounds
Jervis Bay
Victorian Meat Strike Deepens In Melbourne
Workers in the Victorian meat export industry extend a slow strike over unsettled wages claims. Slaughtermen continue industrial action amid increasing concern that the dispute may worsen.
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Melbourne
Phillip Street Murder Inquest Dates Fixed
The coroner fixed the inquiry into the Phillip Street murder for October 9. The announcement was made on a Thursday.
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Phillip Street
Byonbey
Death of Percy Gerald Stewart Honours Wheat Farmers Friend
News of the death of Percy Gerald Stewart Country Party member for Wimmera reached Canberra with sorrow. Parliament adjourned after motions of sympathy and regret praising his indomitable will and long service for farmers despite disabilities.
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Commonwealth
Percy Gerald Stewart
Country Party
Wimmera
Woomerang
Stewart
Canberra
House of Parliament
Canberra Crew Strike Halts Interstate Liner
The Seamen's Union and Waterside Workers' Federation clash over the Canberra disruption. Crew on the Wear refuse to sail after delivering Canberra cargo. Howard Smith Ltd pays off all hands on the Canberra amid mounting dispute.
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
Canberra
Wear
Beamen
Howard Smith, Ltd
Withdrawals reshaping British election contest
In London a day of announcements shows Liberal and Conservative supporters of the National Government withdrawing candidates to avoid harming the government prospect. Chamberlain backs tariffs, while Labour figures face reduced field as localities negotiate. The tone stresses unity and tariff debates amid national emergency.
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London
Lloyd George
Liberal Party
Neville Chamberlain
Lord de la Warr
National Labour Party
Lord Blanehaven
Non party emergency government talked about in Victoria
State political circles report a movement to form a non party emergency government with a Hogan Government minister allegedly involved. Steps may soon be taken to test member support for the plan.
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Hogan
Spanish cabinet resigns after anti clerical moves in Cortes
Stormy Cortes debate on a new constitution leads to church state separation and the dissolution of the Jesuit order. The cabinet resigns amid anti clerical demonstrations as Senor Azana replaces Zamora as premier in a newly formed cabinet.
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Madrid
Cortes
Spain
Russia
Mexico
Death of Mr. I. G. Stewart Rears Public Loss
The report records the death of Mr. I. G. Stewart on Wednesday night after a long public career in Victoria and Australia. He served as a Federal MP for Wimimera, a NSW Legislative Assembly member for Swun Hill, Minister for Works and Railways, and President of the River Murray Commission. Though frail in later years, he remained active for rural producers and public duty, earning broad respect and affection from colleagues and constituents.
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Scullin
I. G. Stewart
Stewart
Hle
Legislative Assembly
Swun Hill
Australia
Blewart
Mr Macdonald Weary In Fight Over National Government
London reports Mr Roameau Macdonald announces strain from State duties and personal campaign, saying Labour Cabinet stayed too long in office. He recalls two years in harness and rejects Tory label while vowing to end the government once work is done. He criticizes Labour leaders for not backing him and asserts commitment to the Labour movement.
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London
Roameau Maclonal
Seaham
Downing Street
Macdonald
Blackall
Arthur Henderson
Labour
Wingate
MacDonald Ald
Tam
Tory
Labour Movement
Pound Sterling Peg Too High Says Lord Rothermere
Lord Rothermere, a newspaper peer, warned that the pound stays overvalued at about 4 dollars 6 2/3 cents. He spoke before sailing home, predicting a prolonged world low mood and no relief for 12 to 18 months.
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Quebec
Great Britain
Lord Rothermere
Peer
British Backbone: Mussolini Praises Britain's Resolve
In Lew Annales Mussolini lauds Britain's backbone during crisis saying sterling will stabilize after the initial shock. He notes British financiers have near unlimited resources and expresses confidence the hurricane will be short and calm will return.
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London
Mussolini
Lew Annales
Britain
Employers' Leaders Re-elected in Sydney Federation
Mr. C. M. McDonald was unanimously re-elected president of the Employers' Federation. Messrs. W. Brooks MLC and W. Cormack were chosen as vice-presidents at the session held in Sydney.
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Sydney
C. M. McDonald
Employers’ ’ Federation
Messrs. W. Brooks
M.L.C
W. Cormack
Death of Rev. Frederick Woollett Shown Amid Alleged Abuse
Evidence at the inquest into the vicar of Leustiel's death revealed curses on his wife and children and severe thrashings. The widow testified the father kept two children in bed with only bread and water. A note claimed a will and years of charity, while the jury found Woollett was possessed by an evil spirit and of unsound mind in recent months.
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London
Frederick Woollett
Leustiel
Ciuchter
Woollett
State Hospitals Benefit From State Lottery
Treasury report shows £40,860 paid into consolidated revenue from first nine State Lotteries. Hospitals received £121,461 since June 30, indirect lottery funds used for hospital expenditure. If the lottery had failed, 20 percent would have been allocated to hospitals per the Filers' Conference decisions.
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Bydney
Treasury
Ims
Profilers
Public Safety Dail Carries Bill By Majority Of 18
A public safety bill, identified as Dail, passes by a margin of 18 votes. The measure, backed by officials seeking tougher safety standards, advances to the next legislative stage pending formal approval.
Police clash as Public Safety Bill faces Dublin vote
Police in Cartlament House clash as bayonets smash the streets and armed officers guard the lobby. Cosgrove defends the bill claiming it protects lives while De Valera opposes, arguing current powers suffice. The measure passes 64 to 2 amid alarms of conspiracy and violence.
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Dublin
Cartlament House
Cosgrove
de Valera
Police surprise thieves amid Hawthorne wall robbery
Two policemen on boat duty at Hawthorne discovered bricks removed from a grocery wall. They drew revolvers and surprised two men inside the shop. A car arrived, its driver arrested. Police then raided a Gardiner residence and recovered wool and related items from the same premises.
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Melbourne
Hawthorne
Ules
Gardiner
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N.S.W. Industries
Economic Council
U.A.P
P. G. Stewart
Seamen's Union
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Victoria
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Phaire
MR. MacDonald
Employers
Dail
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