Miners Split Over Strike Plan Across Fields
Conflicting attitudes emerge as coal miners reject or admire the strike proposal. In northern meetings seven reject Federation guidance, two accept, with under 40 voters influencing results. South Coast sees majorities against the plan at Genco and Helensburgh, while further meetings are planned on the Western field amid wage-reduction tensions. Communist elements attract opposition as unity frays under wage pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Genco
Helensburgh
Cernock Majority for Strike Moves in Victoria
A chaotic labor meeting denounces policy reform and supports a strike by Victorian miners. The assembly urged mass meetings, demanded wartime wage action, and called on the Federal Government to withdraw the Crimean Amendment Act and lift bans on working Clana terasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adenitieg
Posi Ton
Federation
Hoare
Pregnont
Bahalf
Silvotax
Kurri Miners Vote Against Strike Proposal
Reported in Kurri section that miners reject a formal strike proposal amid calls for funding cuts and wage reductions. Federation members criticized reduced pay plans and warned of long unemployment with 10 percent job loss feared if action proceeds. Meeting results showed 149 to 20 against the recommendation.
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Teece
Fundai
Aberthain
Mixed reception at centres over atria proposal vote
At Walleena and Greta and other centres the atria plan drew narrow support or rejection. Result counts show Werris Creek 166 to 128 against, Greta 12 to 8 in favor, with Swansea and Bwansea mixed. A local committee will be formed to organize action while a general strike was halted by the railway union officers.
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Walleena
Atria
Cdl
Werris Creek
Atrike
Greta
Bwansea
INC
Tewae
Tocal
Orga
Fara Acs
Siumat Tb
AIFGU
Mr. Chapman
Mura
Unclear fragment hints at town meeting and wage action
Fragmentary report mentions a town motion regarding wages and a cavern. Names are obscured and details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Wetnoeday
LE Earving
Wonthaggi Miners Milrovague Amid Council Meeting
A garbled report notes miners at Wonthaggi preparing for a central miners federation meeting. The general manager Moteiah announced readiness to respond to questions and awaits a decision on a proposed action at the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wontharsi
Central Council of
The
Minera
Eulor' Ev
Italy Pays Down Unemployment as Winter Looms
Rome reports Italy leads major nations in reducing unemployment, now under a million. Government orders mayors to maximize public works this winter, with Genoa expanding new motor rounds and Venice, Naples, Milan joining in providing work for thousands. Rome cites 6,000 street improvement jobs and Florence Nightingale praised efforts while plans include air travel medical studies and emergency response readiness.
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London
Rome
Italy
Genoa
Mediterranean
South
America
Venice
Naples
Milan
LATHAM S OPINION On stoppage in Australian coal industry
General statement by Attorney General Mr Latham in the House of Representatives rejects a call for a compulsory conference under the Industrial Peace Act. He notes a recent Victorian award made under a state act, while federal act not yet verified, implying no general stoppage.
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Latham
House of Representatives
James
Labour
Tatham Addet
Vic
Tomi
Engineers deplore cut in old age and widows pensions
A biannual conference of the Armament Engineers Union meeting in Sydney voices grave concern at government dampening policies on federal and state levels. They condemn reductions in old age pensions and child welfare, urging protection of basic living standards for widows, orphans, and the unemployed. The meeting notes possible mediation or arbitration, but reports no agreement.
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Aydney
Armalmnnated Engineers’ Union
Australis
Plas
Lhay Wiy
de Valere
Ramey Macdonale
Ang Mir
J. H. Thomas
Bydney
International
Cass
Siottlemente
Atlantic Flight Novel Methods of American Trio
Dr Yeon Piculli commander of the expedition with pilot William Viprien and parachute jumper Min Edda Newcomer attempt a nonstop flight from New York to Rome aboard the plane American Nurse. The group seeks a world circumnavigation record, aiming to step from the airborne craft with a parachute at the planned endpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tuendy
Yeon Piculli
Wiliam Viprien
Min Edda Newcomer
Rome
Herndon
Panghorn
Mise Neweoner
Early election setback to Hoover in Maine vote
Washington Tuesday reports a sweeping Democratic victory in Maine with the presidential candidate and several Congressional contenders winning, seen as a sharp setback to President Hoover's bid for re election.
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Hoover
Washington
Maine
Corser Opposes Government Pensions Cut Dispute
Mr Bernard Corser voiced strong opposition to the Commonwealth Government proposal to reduce old age and invalid pensions. He argued the cut was inequitable compared with plans to grant 21 820 000 for state special grants and dismissed fraud allegations as irrelevant to those legitimately entitled to pensions. Corser vowed to vote against the measure when it comes before the House of Representatives.
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Fromg
Bernard Corser
C.F. Wide
Bay
Corser
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Career
Australian tariff changes readied for Canberra print
Prepared remarks note Minister for Trade and Customs H. S. Gullett and staff aboard the steamer Monowai prepare the tariff schedule per Ottawa decisions for immediate printing on arrival in Canberra. Amendments include many changes affecting a wide range of manufactures.
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Raratonga
Doumer Murder Gougolouff Pays Price at Dawn in Paris
Gougouloff Doumer was guillotined at dawn in Paris after a trial ordered by prefect det mer. The execution paused for witnesses with permits as guards allowed only authorized observers. The condemned showed no fear until minutes before death. his neck was shaved and he was offered a cigarette and brandy. Vila Wife visited but was refused.
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Parmits la Witnens
Geugoute
Vila
Cotton strike conference in Lancashire continues in London
A conference of cotton industry employers and workers in Lancashire is held in London. 8 W Lengett, chief official of the Ministry of Labour, explains Henry Betterton’s letter to the conference. A five member committee on each side is appointed to draft a plan of procedure and adjournment is set for the next day. The subcommittee reviews reinstatement and is to report tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Lengett
Siniatry
Henry Betterton
Zor” Labou
UDI
Railway union opposes general strike stance
W Fisichek secretary of the Railway Association states the union is against a general strike and favors settling grievances through constitutional methods, opposing militant action.
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Beane
W. Fisichek
Railway ‘Prison
Asgciation
M Geners
Bia
A.W.U Condemns Tre Byrney Declaration of Strike
A.W.U condemns Tre Byrney and the plan for a national strike. The union argues the action would harm workers and disrupt national energy and industrial activity. The statement stresses unity against the proposed shutdown and calls for alternate labor actions and negotiation.
Unclear historic note on political party criticisms and policy prompts
Fragmented OCR text reports varied political statements including condemnation phrases, policy demands for winter supplies, and municipal governance notes. The garbled lines reference the Kabeer Party, Ian Zabeur Party, and British figures, with mentions of winter plant food and fuel, and a local alderman.
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Malbovant
Waamsday
Durian
Alderman J
Churdan
Uae
Jeny
Emphatic denial over deficit threat in Melbourne debate
In a Melbourne House of Representatives session the Prime Minister rejected claims that ministers threatened to resign over an 851 000 deficit for the current year. The debate touched on proposed tariff changes and promised government action, with Fenton and opposition deputy leader Bienley arguing over projected revenues and the budget plan.
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Melbourne
Felinteen Ec Poccet Gabinet
Bacalisk
Tarife
Lyona
House of Representa
Forde
Ricit
Bienley
Eyi
Fenton
Fotta
Oy Leeatne Mane
Fenton Wan
Laxpayere
Underwriting Likely Launch Targeted October in Australia
The Australian Press Association reports Mr Bruce has made progress on converting New South Wales assets for underwriting. Launch before October 1 seems unlikely due to Treasury embargo. Some indications point to a launch early in October, contingent on policy shifts before September 30.
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London
Tuendar
Australian Press Association
Bruce
Treasury
Australia
Electoral Act Amendment debated in Sydney session
The second reading of electoral amendments moved by Health Minister Weaver aimed to authorize nominees for payments and treatment in public hospitals. The bill passed its second reading by division. Chief Secretary Chaffey also moved a bill to exempt the Electors Commissioner from posting reminders to nonvoters, claiming postage savings of 200 to 1000 pounds. Labour opposed, saying it undermined compulsory voting. A separate bill to postpone City Council elections 18 months and cut overdue rates interest to five percent was read a third time and sent to the Legislative Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
United Dental Hospital
Weaver
Cannwald
Cormitt
Chaffey
Chaltey
Wan
Leghiative Council
Supply Bill Passes Senate After Brief Debate
The Senate rapidly passed the Supply Bill after Defence Minister George Pearce clarified funding as essential for current needs. Senator Massy Greene defended the measure amid a short debate that allotted time for a ministerial statement and limited additions for new works and upgrades.
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Defence
Air George Pearce
Senate
Massy Greene
Trustees reveal funds exceed initial targets
Trustees report total bush funds are about £ABSA, significantly higher than first anticipated. The campaign fund is now closed and disposed of, with £12 years of pament recoveries reallocated to 49,128 recipients.
Encounter's Last Voyage Scuttled Outside Sydney Heads
Report notes the scuttling of the H.M.S. Encounter outside the heads this afternoon after parts of the vessel and the Mamet Mak are mentioned. The text also outlines changes to taxation and unemployment stamps, with adjustments to wage taxes and stamp duties on cheques and betting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Aftar
Amy Wales
Food relief plan discussed in Legislative Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly today, the Chief Heecenary proposed a specific boat for food relief to be laid down separately. He spoke of managing cases fairly, preventing imposition, and ensuring each recessation cake was treated rightly, with careful handling of needy individuals and legitimate cases.
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Bydney
Legislative Assembly
Heecenary
Chamr3
Merten
Cyne
Gandhi Threat Sparks Debate in Calcutta Assembly
Fragmentary report describes Mr Gandhi’s stance on a hunger debate amid stress over separation and government response. Other Indian members show limited support for Gandhi’s position, with ongoing tensions in Calcutta discussions.
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Calcutta
Mr. Gandhi
Sas
Tate
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