Commonwealth Budget Expands Public Works and Tax Reforms
The Budget Speech by R. G. Casey outlines a Commonwealth public works boost of 28.6 million for the current year up from 3.16 million, with tax relief including reduced spe cial tax, exemptions, and tobacco duties. It covers pension increases, state grants, repatriation benefits, and public service salary rises, plus plans to reestablish the Royal Military College and transfer staff from Melbourne while aiming for a near 77.7 million revenue and 70.6 million expenditure for 1925-26.
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Thia
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Lynch Re-elected Senate President Amid Strong Support
Senator P. J. Lynch of the U.A.P. retained the presidency of the Western Australia dominated Senate with the strongest vote, despite opposition from Senay and Foll. Queensland’s Senators Foll and Crawford also polled well, while Tasmania’s Senator Sampaon defeated Haya for the chair. The vote reflected party discipline and internal shifts amid Jubilee delegation updates.
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England
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Millen
Chief Justice Sir Frank Gavan Duffy resigns
The resignation of Sir Frank Gavan Duffy from the High Court of Australia was received by the Attorney General and conveyed to the Governor General. Menzies praised his distinguished legal career and services, noting no appointment decision had been made yet.
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Cost of Living bydyney and family dispute details
Fragmentary wartime style report notes a man discussing finances and alimony, mentioning a nine year old child, wage terms and pension figures, while describing limited family activity and debts.읽
Grim remains may unravel mystery of lost barque Kobenhayn
A 1928 South Africa expedition found 400 miles from Swakopmund skeletal remains near a stranded ship. The Kobenhayn crew’s skulls appeared Nordic, with a single Nava Tack box fragment. The Danish Consulate probes the wreck amid biting winds and unknown fate.
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Decline in Wool Prices Across Sydney Markets
In Sydney on Monday wool prices fell by about 5 to 74 percent, with rates lower than the previous crowing. Despite a general denial for all descriptions, buyers from Japan led the market alongside Continental and local mills. Greasy merino wool sold around 20s 4d, and the day saw 11,501 bales offered, 10,489 sold at auction and 3,428 privately disposed.
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Country Party Excludes Senator Gibson from Meetings
A Country Party move excludes Senator W G Gibson from attending meetings after two resolutions at the start of the Ilameating yenter ty feom. Newly elected Senator Tor Victoria joined the Bonute with the United Abstratia Party between Senate figures Paur and Grant. The resolution caused debate as Senator Gibson asserted his Country Party allegiance while others argued he should be barred. The motion passed by a majority after discussion on party policy and parliamentary procedure.
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Tor Victoria
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Henator Ginnen
Italian Demands Refused by Committee at Geneva
London reports wartime tensions as Mussolini demands linking Eritrea and Abyssinia, a sea corridor, and army demobilisation. Geneva Conciliation Committee chair receives the proposals. British notes call for restraint while condemning Italian terms as unacceptable.
League rejects Italy proposals at Geneva
In Geneva the Committee of Five refused Signor Maxsolin’s couator plan as unacceptable and sent the dispute back to the Council. Abyssinia’s Hawariat says Emperor will not consent to Italy’s demand that the High Commissioner be Italian and to demobilisation of Abyssinian forces. The committee plans to finish its report for the Council tomorrow.
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War Rises Rising London
Odd fragmented text discusses voyages and rates by sea routes to France Australia via the Cape and the Mediterranean. Mentions percentages and early voyages with unclear references to individuals and locations. The obscured passage lacks coherent facts suitable for a clear summary.
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Cape
Mediterranean
British Cabinet to Meet and Falkland Crisis Looms
A London briefing notes the British cabinet will convene with Prime Minister Baldwin playing a central role. The report hints at tensions and possible resignations amid party turmoil, while public sentiment questions government credibility and future policy directions.
Special arrangement details unclear Reuters compilation
The text is garbled and lacks readable facts. It cannot be reliably summarized into a concise news item with named entities or events from the source.
Abyssinian Emperor Appeals For Closing Suez Canal Loan
The Abyssinian emperor urged London to close the Suez Canal loan amid calls for peace through economic and political pressure. He warned Britain that war could be avoided if Italy's position is strengthened, and he pledged to seek support from world opinion and the League of Nations to deter aggression.
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