Frequent tariff changes blamed for business disruption and high production costs
The Tariff Board report to Parliament cites frequent tariff changes over three years as causing production costs to rise and business disruption across Australia. Overcapitalisation high interest and labour costs add to prices, while calls for stable policies aim to sustain industry, particularly primary and natural resource sectors, amid volatile investment and plant underutilisation.
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United Kingdom
Autralia
Housing for Patents Officers in the Federal Capital
In a Senate session Minister Parkhill reported the government plans to evict some Pemillas from Canberra homes due to rent arrears and unemployment. The issue of housing 41 married officers transferring from Melbourne is under consideration, with the total cost estimated around £10,000 for government purchases.
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Trunnen
N.S.W
Mtr
Parkhill
Canberra
Parkhish
Althowael
Senate
Mininey Tor Defence
Ale Geor Fearte
Patenta Department
Commondesith
Johnston
George Pearce
Germany demands arms equality and limited force
German claim for arms equality asserts readiness to accept universal weapon prohibitions and calls for reducing military strength by 13 years of service, a militia, and short term coastal defense training. Von Neurath stresses equality over armament, noting Germany’s two decade wait for fulfillment and rejecting continued discrimination.
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Berlin
Germany
Frontiera
Mere von Neurath
Trade revival in London signals upturn with bank support
London newspapers unite in noting signs of renewed trade. The Daily Telegraph editorial says large scale buyers are convinced the upward trend is beginning and banks are giving mutous support to this view.
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Daily Telegraph
Dunn Divorce Case Stirs Canberra Hearing Details
The Dunn divorce petition by Jamon Patrick Dann in Sydney and Canberra outlines allegations of neglect and drunkenness, with discussions of custody and marital conduct. The Australian press notes Mr Bruce and Mrs Trine involved, while court proceedings adjourn to the following day.
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London
Bruce
Douthappton
Ate Tees
Geneva
Pega
Ieee
Australia
Houme Paw Ywen Huay
Tally J Express
Sydney
Patrick Dann
Naga
Duan
Kurradong
Canberra
Niel Ware
Cofma
Pensions Debate Dominates Party Meeting
Proceedings show Government facing splits over a proposed budget aimed at pension reductions. Ministers and party members from key states weigh the plan as the party whip pressures backing while divisions hint at a tighter path to a majority. The tone reflects the era’s fiscal tensions and internal strife within the governing coalition.
Bruce to serve as Commonwealth Resident Minister in London
In London on Tuesday Mr S M Bruce was reported taking up duties as Resident Minister for the Commonwealth. The Prime Minister noted in the House of Representatives that Bruce is engaged in Commonwealth affairs in the United Realm and will have expenses met by the Commonwealth.
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London
Mo Bruce
Lhie Wouk
Commonwealth
Ward
Prine
Mey. Lyone
Bruce
Biamedn
United Realon
Pensioners on the Dole at Bynd ewy Wedneday
Officials of the Labour and Industry Department stated today that state age and invalid pensions were eroded while the Covent Garden operation saw reductions again. North Bond representatives reported disruptions as a meeting there carried a resition that would continue until a recall.
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Bydney
Wedneaday
Omcinin
Labour and Industry Department
Yeaturday
Weelworth
Ste 1
Hlapraan
Talersin
North Bond
Farrinon
London Markets Open With Buoyant Tone
London market notes show a buoyant mood at the Mock Exchange despite yesterday’s weaker activity. Prices on primary commodities advanced with favorable tips from new market observers boosting investor confidence.
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London
Tuieday
Rhuze Yaluon
Iaraak
Bawroe
Armament Restrictions Discussed Amid Treaty Pressures
The article notes a debate on arms limits under the Versailles framework. It calls for shared security considerations and suggests a phased approach to reduce armaments, while recognizing each country’s unique conditions and the need for coordinated compliance.
Surprise in London Paris London Paris London
Fragmentary OCR text discusses diplomacy and a German stance amid talks on disarmament. It references Herr Von Neurath, Paris, London, and a Daily Telegraph report. The passage signals controversy and potential shifts in allied reactions.
Protection of Match Industry Demanded by Union
Melbourne union delegates pass resolution seeking federal withdrawal of protection for the match industry. The meeting crucially discusses safeguarding workers while challenging government support and ensuring fair trade policy.
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Melbourne
Weanenday
Otoro Union
Urwun
Benatore
Howe of
Tragic Premier Debate Targets South Australia Budget
The second reading of the state Grant Bills in the House of Representatives sparked a fierce attack led by Mr Makin on the South Australian finances. He argued the government failed to meet the financial position, transferring funds from maintenance to revenue and taxing the public more. Mr Thompson defended the debate, noting shifts in policy as funds totaling 1,000,000 for South Australia, 609,000 for Western Australia, and 430,000 for Tasmania were allocated, with the debate adjourned.
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House of
South Australia
Fale
Auestralia
Public
Hs State
Thompson
C.P
Commonwealth
Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
MISS ENGLAND II AND ENGINE REPAIRS
Detroit report says Miss England II suffered a serious breakdown with repairs planned. Kaye Don announced the day, with damage to the boat’s plate and a torn plate that affected a cylinder wall.
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Detroit
Tuonday
Kaye Don
Lamage Othe
Alla Vonilana
Ural
Tenaire
Coal Strike Rejected by Union at Central Council Meeting
The Central Council of the Miners Federation in Rydney Victoria rejected proposals to call a general strike in the mining industry. A plan was made to coordinate action with miners tomorrow. All northern field collieries to close while mining halts, as authorities prepare further steps.
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Tiwan
Hewat
Australix
Rydney
Central Council
The
Miners Federation
Ay & Provost
Wonthaga
Victoria
Dheckinn
Eld
Wool sales rise in Sydney market on Wednesday
Wool market in Sydney steady to firm with several lines of wool advancing. Continental and Japanese sections again dominated, with many clearances and strong demand amid firmer rates. About 11 606 bales offered. 11 072 sold at auction and more privately.
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Sydney
Urenay Wering
Moren
British Labour Debt Revision And Lower Tariff
A Trades Union Congress session in Newland discussed a policy to abolish war debt and reparations, lower tariffs, expand housing, and public banking control. The proposal for unemployment relief was defeated as the unemployed outside the hall pressed for action.
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Tondow
Trade Union Congress
Newland
Wool Inquiry Marketing Methods Criticised
Br Thoma Towlands told the Wool Inquiry Committee in Melbourne that while world demand for wool remained strong the Australian producing side faced collapse without control. He urged commission action to curb value loss, reduce inter est and price bias, and warned against price reductions. Industry figures cited high production costs and urged government assistance and freight relief to revive activity. The inquiry adjourned for further hearings in Melbourne.
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Bydney
Board of Control
Sme
Rowlands
Mitra
Ami Héttleey
Anaoolathao
Ayces Deralieg
Twastlon
Bar
Abolition of the word bounty in Commonwealth budget
The Prime Minister announced suspension of the bounty payment in the budget debate. The move saves about 120000 pounds for the Commonwealth, with timing tied to the current gold production and exchange rate. The bounty would have been payable this financial year for the nine months ending September 20.
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Commonwealth
Meg Lyonad
A. Groom
Fed
Lab. Kaleooriwv
Lyon
Lyone
PLYERS FINED FOR STOP IN GREENLAND
Copenhagen Thursday George Hutchinson and his family flying from New York to England were fined 1,000 kronor for landing in Greenland without permission.
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Plyers
Greenland
Copenhagen
Tursday
George Hutchinson
New York
England
Waa
Arrest of Former Solicitor Reported by Wed Aired Police
Police today detained a former solicitor in connection with an ongoing inquiry. Details remain unclear as officials declined to release further information about the circumstances or charges involved.
Huge production of handkerchiefs in Australia
Giving evidence before the Tarif Board today, Mr L Withall of the Victorian Chamber supported an application for increased duty on handkerchiefs. He stated Australia used 6,010,000 handkerchiefs annually, of which 20,000,000 are manufactured in Australia.
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Melbourne
Wednewlay
Tarif Board
L. Withall
Victorian Chamber
Australia
Cotton Strike Ministers Letter to Parties
London Tuesday telegram reports Minister for Labour Petterton urging parties in the cotton strike to preserve collective negotiation. He proposes appointing special committees to address warehousing sanitation and avoid further waste of materials, outlining the need for a broader settlement.
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London
Tuenday Air Meory Petterton
Tabour
Dimputans
Aiicum
Auman Rosea
Eviction Riot Trial Stalled in Newcastle Court
On Wednesday the eviction riot trial in Newcastle proceeded with defense denying the allegations. None of the defendants admitted fault as the judge cautioned the proceedings and the case moved to the next stage.
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Newcastle
Tostay
Woman M L C Resigns in Meeting Turmoil
The President announced a resignation by Mrs Green during a council meeting held Wednesday. No reason was given for the departure, and the chamber adjourned shortly after the announcement amid tense discussions.
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Bydhey
Taniaialive Council
Green
Wen Givan
Retrospective Clause Debated in Senate On Unions
The Senate debated an amending arbitration ban linking industrial unions to overthrow of government. An amendment to limit retroactive action on a union to 12 months before the act became law was carried on party lines. Opposition and several senators condemned the measure as too retrospective.
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Senate
Renator Motachian
Renatorn
Renatore Frennut Ang Duncan-Hughes Alo
Saalor
Abr
George Mearce
British Attitude at Central Europe Reconstruction Conference
London reports that the British delegate Josaph Addison, Britain’s minister at Prague, urged gradual abolition of all economic barriers as the only path to reconstruction. Delegates from 16 states met in Biren Italy to discuss the economic system and international exchanges.
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London
Central
Europe
Biren
Italy
Josaph Addison
Prague
Redolent Of Fraud Inquiry At Sydney Hearing
The inquiry heard Mr Monahan describe schemes as wicked and frauds. Allegations included a 5000 abaras parcel in the GRC and a trust deed used to cover hidden aims. Commissioners were urged to expose improper legislation and corrupt practices linked to betting licenses and maladministration. Evidence about fruit machines was set to continue Friday.
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Sydney
Monahan
Wilowax
Stucen Jy
Ureyhowna Racing
Tala
Waynell
Counai
GRC
Han
Monahin
Death of Italian pilot in Lake Garda crash
A famed Italian speedplane pilot Meri, known as the Death Theat, was killed when a high speed aircraft crashed in flames on Lake Garda near Milan. The event followed a history of near escapes during preparations for a stunt attack involving the pilot and accompanying lieutenant.
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Lake Garda
Milan
Toneday
Hohnelder
Meri
Aks Cardi
Neri
Trath
Tain
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