Central Taxation Staff Transfer Ordered to Canberra
Government orders transfer of central Taxation Department office from Melbourne to Canberra within weeks. Deputy Commissioner and staff excluded from move. 14 officers to occupy No 2 Secretariat. Transfer aims to relocate Superannuation Branch and involve 30 to 40 personnel in Canberra. Minister interior has not announced the Trade Marks and Department moves.
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Taxation Department
Melbourne
Canberra
Eterim
No. 2
City
Paruhii
Heavy rents paid for Melbourne offices while Canberra waits
A Senate admission shows about £13,000 yearly in Commonwealth rents for Melbourne offices. Senator Pearce said funds were provided for the Patents and Trade Mark branch and for other departments, with no definite promises to staff moving to Canberra. He listed remaining Melbourne offices and approximate officer counts across many branches and departments.
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Commonwealth
Melbourne
Pearce
Senate
Patonta
Canbarre
Orset
Onco Omer Audit Office
High Court
Defence Department
Tariff Board
Isnion Department of Commerce
Marino Branen
War Memorial
Government moves to secure office rents in civic centre
An official meeting discussed government plans to calm office accommodation strains as new premises come on stream. Mr Parkhill stated that until suitable premises are ready the government will not finalize rental arrangements, stressing the need for stable, usable offices.
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Civic
Bec Peroni
Peti
Parkhill
Suty
Investigation Launch After Caledon Harbor Incident
A report to the Minister notes a violent event involving aboriginal groups at Caledon on the 18th, with one Japanese pearl fisher reported missing and another injured. Authorities say a police inquiry is underway, and a man named Gray was detained for questioning.
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Sapancen
Caledon
Cirpentaria
Parkhill
Othe Muriiere
Gray
Ilingiunb
Canadian Wheat Sales To China Face Credit Hurdles
Ottawa officials indicate Canada seeks to expand wheat exports to China but credit extensions and supplier terms hinder sales. Government spokesman Mateq notes efforts to extend credit for October and November needs, while grain producers voice concerns over demand and financing constraints.
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Ottawa
Credita
China
Canada Idea
Ximont
Film Proposal Sparks Sydney Debate On Responsibility
Confused notes from a Sydney discussion mention Hoyts and Monro figures evaluating a film proposal. The fragment hints at responsibility and proper basis, with additional names and terms obscured. The item appears as a brief, unsettled notice of a cinema project and related opinions.
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Sydney
Fis
Hoyts
Monro
Ae Othar
Gilhead
Vonima
Labour Party Membership Decline Reported in London
The Labour Party executive report for the Leicester Conference notes a continuous membership decline from 4,560,807 in 180 to 10,048 in 1920. It cites affiliations with trade unions and indicates a shrinking base amid ongoing organizational challenges.
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London
Labour Party
Leicester
Nipaloe
Death in Melbourne: Man Dies from Chest Wound
In Melbourne Tasll Bybee, 21, of Abbotsford, died in hospital today from a bullet wound to the chest. The injury occurred when climbing through a window at Altotaford early this morning, following a prior incident that led to the shooting. Authorities report a single wound and ongoing investigation.
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Melbourne
Resignations Shake British Cabinet Over Ottawa Agreement
Three ministers Lord Snowden Sir Herbert Simon and Sir Archibald Sinclair resign from the British cabinet arguing the Ottawa Agreement must proceed without delay. The move comes as London grapples with international economic policy and internal political shifts.
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London
Lord Snowden
Sir Herbert Simon
Sir Archibald
Hughes on League of Nations trial in Geneva debate
In Geneva on Tuesday Mr. Hughes argued the League must lead nations or fail, urging that rival powers face insecurity, unemployment and economic woes. He warned conferences failed due to security fears, called for peace through balanced economic settlement, and noted the League’s diagnosis remains insufficient. The League Council accepted Sir Kirk Drummond’s nomination for secretary general with a successor to be chosen in November.
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W. M. Hughes
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Impea
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Hughes
Herriot
Tribune
Tuesda
League Council
Kirk Drummond
Resignations Loom in National Government Amid World Conference
Downing Street buzzed with expected quitters as Lord Snowden Sir Herbert Samuel Lord Lothian and others prepare to resign to protest Ottawa decisions. Mr MacDonald may reshuffle to safeguard national character. Friday kingly audience expected for outgoing ministers.
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London
Lord Snowden
Privy Seal
Herbert Samuel
Lord Lothian
India
Mr. Isaacs Foot
H. Graham White
W. Russell Rea
Major McKenzie Wood
Harcourt Johnsone
MacDonald
Avery
Ottawa
Liberala
Alr
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Walter Runciman
Trady Cutiing i
Ace
Downing Street
Baldwin
Teleareph
Earthquake Shocks Hit Balkans Killing and Injuring Dozens
An Athens report cites a Balkan quake Monday affecting Serennia Renika, Macedonia, Thrace, Greece, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. At least 120 dead and 500 injured with nearly 3,000 houses razed. Government relief measures underway. A separate quake near the Civadies region killed 100 and left 160 missing as villages and houses collapsed.
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London
Serenika
Macedonia
Thrace
Greece
Jugo
Upside Down French View of German Armaments
Berlin Tossday. Herr von Papen stated that Herciota speech on Sunday inverted facts. He said Germany did not seek to match armament levels with France and others. Her demande exceeded limits of the Armament Convention in scope.
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Berlin
Herr von Papen
M. Herciota
Germany
Delegate Held Up On Wharf Amid Labour Defence Row
Sydney reports detectives and customs officers halted Frederick Bateman chief of the International Labour Defence Organisation for ten days on the wharf. He aimed to sail to Europe aboard the Ville for the Berlin Red Congress. The Minister for Internal Affairs ordered cancellation of his passport and return of damage money without passengers’ knowledge.
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Sydney
Frederick Bateman
International Labour Defence Organisation
Europe
Tretia
Iwan
Berlin
Customs
Baleman
Parkhill
Samengers Prem
Devastating Porto Rico hurricane leaves heavy death toll
Port of San Juan reports over 200 killed and at least 1000 injured as a hurricane with 120 mph winds strikes from 11 pm to 2:30 am. Crops suffer massive losses in citrus and coffee worth millions, with many coastal homes destroyed and towns decimated.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Ban Juan
Ban Juas
Better Terms Sought in NSW Government Loan Conversion
Developments are expected in the State Government’s plan to convert the New South Wales loan of £12,000,000 during November. Mr Stevens will interview the chair of the Commonwealth Bank Board to discuss this financial move and related terms.
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Hobert Gibson
Fruce
London
Stevens
Canberra
Bydney
Commonwealth
Fenton Decision Pending With Ottawa Tariff Talks
Lengthy talks between Mr. Fenton and the Trade and Customs Ministry led by Mr. Gullett fail to settle support for the Ottawa tariff reforms. Mr. Fenton to decide next week as Cabinet schedules Ottawa legislation finalization. Prime Minister Mr. Lyons said a new Commerce Minister appointment, after Mr. Hawker’s resignation, will wait until next week and sworn in.
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Hawker
Lyons
Perkina
Saywell Estate Death Duties May Be 40000 Pounds
In Sydney on Wednesday it is estimated that the Saywell estate valued at 110 000 pounds will incur death duties of about 40 000 pounds. Ian Victor Claude Bagwell, who died at his Bellevue Hill home, is named in the settlement.
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Sydney
Ian Victor Claude Bagwell
Bellevue Fill
Stevens Confers With Prime Minister After Arrival
The Premier of New South Wales Mr B 8 B Stevens arrived in Canberra last night and held talks with Prime Minister Mr Lyons in a consultation described as urgent. Officials did not disclose details of the discussions.
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New South Wales
B. 8. B. Stevens
Sanberra
Winiater
Lyona
Cotton Mills to Resume in England Amid Price Talks
London reports the Central Committee of spinners and manufacturers authorized a price agreement to regulate work. The move aims to restore steady employment and brighter prospects after a period of disruption.
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London
Toa
Olsen
Amon Nelson
Promanitaur
Bloodshed in Manchukuo Trans-Siberian Railway Threats
Reports from Harbin, confined in Tokio, describe an alarming situation along the Trans- Siberian line. Anti Japanese forces threaten massacres, painting trains, and wide control of Manchukuo areas. Japanese plans to investigate failed, with fears of renewed unrest before stability can be established.
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Harbin
Tokio
Siberia
Ria
Onder
Menrity
Cuban Politics Avsasina at Work in Havana
A Tuesday wave of political assassinations shook Havana. Senate President Clamente Bastuas Bell was killed and three opposition party members slain. One man wounded in the attack survived. others not expected to recover.
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Havana
Cuba
Damages Awarded in Botany Collision Case
A jury verdict awarded £900 to a six year old boy of Botany after a motor collision. The child’s father claimed pain and medical costs while the defendant disputed liability and the extent of injuries. The case was heard in the Banco Court today.
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Mrndgut Gondavr
Abe @efenaane reee Sr
Moratorium Bill Amendment Promised for Town Meeting
Sydney Wednesday update reports the Minister for Sustion informing Mr Bhannon a bill to amend the Moratorium Act would be introduced with few details. Moir notes ongoing consideration by the government to adjust the approach to tenants. The minister says 2000 mock reserves were restored to Pastures Protection Boards and about 400 more will return within a week or two.
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Sydney
Wadnesday
Wade
Top Landa
Pastures Protection Boards
Lates
PP Bowrda
Upper House Reform Bill Moves Through Committee
In the Legislative Council the Upper House reform bill advanced in committee. Attorney General Manning noted no obstacle to a future bill for abolishing the Upper House in the Assembly. An amendment for residency rules in the Federal Territory was adopted, and the bill passed the committee stage with the third reading set for tomorrow.
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Bydney
Weduretay
Legislative Council
Gencannan
Me. Manning
Legislative Assembly
Pushed Down Star Encounter Remands Case
An incident report involving a star named Morwhiu aged AL describes a push during an argument at a stake location. The accused was remanded to Le Colader ai as the case proceeds.
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Morwhiu
ONG
le Colader Ai
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