Parliament Contempt Motion Overrowds Press Controversy
A heated debate in Parliament centers on contempt findings against Sun Newspapers Ltd and its printers. Mr Ward seeks courthouse action while Parkhill leads toward a measured course to protect journalism and citizen access to news amid federal criticism and threats against press freedom.
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E. J. Ward
East Sydney
Sun Newspapers Ltd
Parkhill
Low
Atvine
Ward
Senator Hardy Rejects Salary Increase Controversy
Wagga report shows Senator Hardy denouncing a proposed pay raise as a contravention of justice and inquiry. He pledged to pass any additional salary to the Treasury, while criticizing statements from officials and noting disputed provisions amid broader federal awards and railway issues.
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Wagga
Hardy
Treasury
Whip Lander
She
Uae
State Harvest Concern in the South
The Director of Marketing said rain is urgently needed to support a forecast state wheat harvest of 57 500 000 bushels. Rain is required in Aly thna and the west and south west slopes, while the north east has had good rains. Experts warn that more rain in the north west could risk rust-damage to crops. The matter was adjourned on Mr Marr’s motion.
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Sydney
Br. Weteon
Penny Newspapers Wanted Again
A long fragment notes penny papers facing price cuts to one penny amid wartime finance and policy moves. It mentions gold prices, Roosevelt executive orders on gold purchases, and a police clash with unemployed demonstrators in Parramatta resulting in arrests.
Canberra Name Plates Start To Be Made This Year
The Interior Department revived a plan for Canberra street name plates after three years of dormancy. The Federal Capital Commission and Works Department discussed aluminium signs with raised type on a black background. Maintenance was deemed negligible. the metal would resist corrosion, aiding long term display amid Canberra’s street names while a Riverina division debate linked to Commonwealth finances raged.
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Canberra
Department of the Interior
Pederal Capital Commission
Inter
Works Department
Wagga
Country Party
Commonwealth
U AP Meetings Censure Members In Ryde District
In Sydney on Friday an ATM meeting of WAP branches in the Ryde district censured the Minister for Commerce Mr FH Stewart and MP Mr W A for favouring higher salaries.
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Sydney
WAP
Ryde
Nots
Commerce
FH. Stewart
W. A
Unas
ill timed and discreet Bushkneath branch note
The Bushkneath branch of the USAR described the salary increase as ill timed, politically provocative and deplorable in a terse, unnamed report fragment. The snippet notes a discord over compensation changes and timing without clear affiliations or outcomes.
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Blackheath
Bushkneath
USAR
Recovery in U S A Foreign Trade
Washington report notes the United States enjoyed a favorable trade balance of 13 million dollars in September, the highest in two years. Exports reached 100 million dollars, the strongest since December 1931, while imports totaled 147 million, a slight drop from August.
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United States
Albury Chamber Condemns Salary Increase
The Albury Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution resentful of the Federal Parliament raising its own salaries amid widespread poverty and unemployment.
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Albury
Albury Chamber of Commerce
Bendigo District Council condemns salary deferral
The Bendigo District Council of the United Country Party met today and condemned the Federal Government's recent salary deferral. A motion passed stating the action has, at an opportune time, shattered voters’ confidence in the Parliamentary system and proven the urgent need for action.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
United Country Party
ULM ARRIVES AT BROKEN HILL IN SAHARA SEARCH
A report describes Ulm arriving at Broken Hill amid a Sahara search for missing aviator Captain Lineaivr. The council meeting notes a planned continuation of the search with aviation units to assist and a protest staged against a landing location.
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ULM
Broken Hill
Parig
Thureday
Wriday
Council of
Sara Warty
Lineaivr
Gahare Daw
Ube
Pedestal Plan Outlined for Canberra Road Plates
A proposed plan suggests placing reinforced concrete pedestals about three feet from the ground for road plates. The project, tagged under the Canberra Road Construction programme, carries an estimated cost of £350 for the current year, intended as a starting step toward fulfilling the ongoing need.
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Malyn
Canberra
Police seize forbidden birds found in broken down car
Nine hundred plumed birds were seized by the Hornaty police today on the Great Northern Highway near Mewkesbury punt. The birds were found in boxes in a broken down car. Police allege many were dead and that prohibited specimens were included.
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Sydney
Hornaty Police
Great Northern Highway
Mewkesbury Punt
Pallow
Upper House ballot sparks party strategy at meeting
Government Party members dismissed the Upper House ballot in a meeting today. It is understood a panel will not be submitted and supporters will be urged to vote for the best man. Labour may run but not yet decided. Workmen install alterations in the Legislative Assembly for the ballot and nine polling booths are being erected.
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Sydney
Government Party
Labour Party
Legislative Assembly
Scottish Delegation Planned for Melbourne Centenary
London reports a meeting in Edinburgh chaired by Lord Provost Thompson to form a Scottish delegation to Australia for Melbourne Centenary celebrations next year. Mr 8 M Bruce attended, noting Australia as a key British customer and urging a formal Scottish visit.
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London
8. M. Bruce
Edinburgh
Thompson
Melbourne
Australia
Britain
Faithful City braces for trade boost with Wyndham plan
A report outlines an Australian delegation led by P. C. Greens preparing a four month tour by steamer and plane, aiming to expand import and export trade at Wyndham. The group travels via Koepang Sydney Brisbane Canberra Hobart, with stops in Fremantle and Perth, seeking to boost regional commerce.
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Argent
Wyndham
Plene
Ttmn
Grrw
P. c. Greens
House of Commons
Fremantle
Perth
Mel
Koepangbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Canberra
Hobart
Koepang
Greene
New French Ministry Formed as Sarraut Leads Radical Cabinet
M Sarraut formed a Radical Ministry becoming Premier and Foreign Minister. M Boncour will be Justice Minister and attend the League of Nations. Sarraut aims for a slim confidence vote 20 to 40 and vows no change in foreign policy inviting two or three power conferences with Germany while pursuing Geneva style policy and tax cuts to spur business.
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Parie
Sarraut
Paul Boncour
Justice
League of Nations
M. Sarraut
Germany
Geneva
New French Ministry Appoints Ministers in Provisional Cabinet
The cabinet assigns portfolios to M Sarrant as Interior head and M Boncour for Foreign Affairs. Daladier takes War, Bonnet Finance, Queuille Agriculture, Demonste Education, Petrie Colonies, Jacquestern Marine, Rio Mercantile Marine, Pierre Cot Air, Mindler Telegraphs. Most ministers are Faith al Socialist.
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M. Sarrant
M. Boncour
MK. Daladier
M. Bonnet
M. Dalanier
M. Queuille
Laurentegnac
Demonste
M. Petrie
Marine
Jacquestern
Mercantile Marine
M. Rio
M. Pierre Cot
Ponta
M. Mindler
M. Ducim
M_ Lisbonne
Wheat acreage reduction pledge signed by 570000 farmers
The Secretary for Agriculture announced that 80 percent of American wheat farmers promised a 15 percent cut in acreage under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration program. About 7.19 million more acres would be planted for the 1984 crop. The Warm Credit Administration also purchased 800,000 axnels of iwheat for the Federal Relief Administration.
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Washington
Secretary For Agriculture
Mr. Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Warm Credit Administration
Algo
Tt In
Labour Unity and Recognition of Lang Party Debate
In Melbourne on Friday the Secretary of the Australian Federation of Trades Unions stated that Labour unity depends on possible recognition of a Lang party and stresses that Victorian committee talks in New South Wales will affect negotiations with Labour. A London report notes predictions that government moves will reshape party autonomy and policy in the near future.
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Melbourne
Quanett of Trades Unions
Crofts
New
London
W. Giste
Powt
A.W
New Radio Device at Geneva Hears Whispered Debates
At the Disarmament Conference in Geneva an experimental earphone tied mini receiver allowed delegates and journalists to hear whispered asides during parliamentary proceedings. The test aimed to cover all pending sessions in the League of Nations building but was halted after officials complained the microphones captured confidential exchanges between the President and other officials.
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Geneva
Feuillin
League
Lop Tably
Cuban Finances Suppressed Evidence In Bank Letter
Washington reports suppression of evidence from a Chase Bank letter about Cuban bond dealings. Officials feared publication could incite violence amid disclosures of a $40 million Cuban debt and understatements to the public in 1930. The matter will be reviewed at a secret session.
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Washington
Thursda
Chase Bank
Chase
Cubs
Bani
Air Strikes Hit Shrine Garages and Workers
Unclear text notes air garages possibly charging and strikes affecting workers at a shrine. Fragments mention Me thn Gras of Remembriene and a trio, with partial names like Mr. Saat Bagens. Details are sparse and inconsistently presented in the OCR.
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Mr. Saat Bagens
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