Maniac Armed Flight Ends in Double Fatal Shootout
J T Kennedy aged 40 of Waverley, rejected for war service, suddenly fled Saturday morning after declaring suicide with a rifle. He shot two constables, fled toward Bondi Junction, fought near his home, and died hours later in hospital. Federal Labor minister’s trouble noted.
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J. T. Kennedy
Waverle
Fife
Tieme
Bondi Junction
Allen Bilompled
Andrews
Kenney
Johnnnoo
Labor Party tensions and strike turmoil across Australia
Sydney reports suggest Labor extremists press Scullin Lyons and Penton to accept a radical financial policy or resign. Observers predict Scullin will withstand the anticipated storm. Longreach shearers strike movement faces police action, with observations of limited violence before returning to work. Aramac scenes disrupt a shearers meeting as factions split, with some moving to Crossmore. Paris reports the death of Marshall Joffre, famed World War I commander, after leg gangrene complications.
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Scullin
Labor Party
Fureea
Sculin
Lyons
Penton
Sculli
Australia
Turbulent Week Prompts Resignations and Talks Across Regions
Fragmentary report notes several resignations by workers linked to the A W U with no reasons given. Delegations from Kar leville Homa and Mitchell tel al Mor Ven discussed shelter operations on Sunday. An Australia England flight circulated with unclear references and a Sidwig arrival noted on Monday.
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Charleville
Karleville
Homa
Mitchell Tel al Mor Ven
Wuriong
Unemployment Suit Targets Trade Union Figures
Unclear OCR text reports a trade union related unemployment case with figures referencing 3.40 percent in a quarter of 4040 and mentions of independence. Details are fragmented and may refer to an ongoing legal or financial dispute involving union members and alarm figures.
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Bers
Tey Sehed
Inepenee
October Quarter Falls Short in Queensland Prosperity Claim
A garbled report notes Queensland showing 12.6 percent unemployment but is framed as the most prosperous state. The fragment mentions October quarter data and a dubious contrast to other regions, reflecting a disputed economic assessment without clear sourcing or full context.
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Queensland
Alond
Queensland tour defies Selection Committee amid west indies deferment
Wednesday report notes the Queensland touring team clashing with the Selection Committee and deferring Hilton after the third test. The squad for Saturday’s ladies match includes Gooch Caplin Thompson Oxenham Thurlow Bensted Gilbert Brew Monsop Nuncan Adams McFarlane with Marding as twelfth man. Premier Moore orders police probe into new shearer and betting shop regulations. Starting-pricing bookies face taxes and street surveillance to curb evasion. Treasury stamps on betting books and indelible pen use mandated.
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Queensland
West Indies
Gooch
Caplin
Thasury
Young pilot crosses to New Zealand in rough landing
Guy Menges, 21, flew from Australia to New Zealand in the Southern Crows Junior piloted by Kingford Smith. Neves Mascot left at 1 am and reached the West Coast of the South Island after 4 pm, landing in rough country near Herep after the plane overturned. The aviator was unhurt. Menzies planned to lie to Perth but a letter opened later revealed his real intention.
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Ammyone
Guy Menges
New Zealand
Kingford Simith
Southern Crows
Neves
Mascot
South Island
Brisbane Debates Premier's Wool Relief Plan
Brisbane observers debate the Premier's wool relief proposals as the government signals policy steps. If financial houses back the plan, loan charges may drop to 84 percent and equity stakes could be reduced by 5 percent. Lease extensions for certain fur ventures may run ten years.
Charges at Eagle Farm facilities reduced by council
In Brisbane GPO area readers learn that Eagle Farm resources charges were cut yesterday by the council. Paddock rates lowered from 9/ to 10/ for gentlemen and 9/9 to 6/- for ladies. Leger prices rise to 6/ from 3/8. New rules take effect January 24. Raw in the Whet.
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Admulsstone
Eagle Farm
Q. TM Cc
Government relief works to be paid full award rates
Sydney reports the government will pay full award rates for all relief workers with a 44 hour week funded by a levy on wages and incomes. Melbourne notes air force search for Fitlemiigh and Hamre after a crash. two moths sent to Alice Springs to aid the search as hope fades. Rainfall reported across Cloncurry, Morven, Longreach, Darling Downs and Stains districts with varying amounts. In Brisbane the shearers strike gains pace as Charleville prepares for a major meeting with delegates from other communities set to report on the dispute.
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Qgovernmint Hag
Goondhwind
Charleville
Cemirsa
Wackett and Tanpersall's Club at Sydney Races
January racing notes from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Jockey Aller rode 40 winners across 16 mounts in three days, prompting praise as the potential Jimmy Pike of Worth Queensland. Results include Albion Park first heat winners Amberright and Amberladdie, and Canterbury Park, Sandown Park races across Flying Welter and Nursery events with several notable contenders.
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Advocate
Aller
Jimmy Pike
Worth Queensland
Brisbane
Amberright
Domores
Furse
Gorge
Sydney
Canterbury Park
West Indies dominated by Australia in Test cricket
Melbourne reports show Australia overpowering West Indies in the second Test with strong bowling by Grimmett and Fairfax. Victoria trounced South Australia in Shield play as Oakley and Lee starred, while Capetown notes highlight England and South Africa clashes.
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West Indies
Australia
Ironmonger
Vistors
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Bea
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Tuveday
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Victoria
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Carllan
Harwood
Wear Indies
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Mule
Capetown
Mier
England
Ringistol
Hammond
Welling the Unemployed in New South Wales
Sydney reports after rationing ban, about $0,000 workers across New South Wales will lose their pay rates. Employers say it is impossible to maintain all bands at full rates of pay and full time employment.
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New South Wales
Government inquiry leads to mass dismissal at State Printing Office
Brisbane report finds 26 officers aged 41 to 67 to be dismissed after inquiry into State Printing Office operations. Hours extended from 42 to 43 hours weekly. The inquiry notes staff numbers exceed present requirements and work likely will be rationed.
Meat export strike resumes after meeting in Melbourne
In Melbourne yesterday a dispute in the meat export trade led to a meeting that stretched for hours. Workers agreed to resume operations, with over a thousand men involved.
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Shemien
Amy Jonson's forced landing after Berlin departure
London Tuesday Amy Jonson flying from Berlin to Warsaw encountered bad weather and weather conditions forced a diversion via Breslau. She refused the alternate route, landed 60 miles north of Warsaw, plane equipment damaged but she escaped injury. She traveled by train to Warsaw to resume the journey after repairs.
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Amy Jonson
Pekin
Berlin
Warsaw
Breslau
Thureday Mystery Over Omitted Queensland Cricketer Goodwin
Brisbane dispatch reports shock over Goodwin being left out of the Queensland squad to face the Wes Trdies. The batsman alleges victimization by selectors blaming him for trouble in the South. Goodwin led batting averages on the recent tour.
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Goodwin
Queensland
Wes Trdies
Bouth
Death of Fay Taylor Prominent Queensland Bowler Leader
Edward Taylor known as Fay Taylor and a long time patron of the Queensland Bowling Association died yesterday at age 92. He headed Taylor Elliott's Ltd a wholesale chemists firm and was a leading figure in Queens land bowling circles.
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Edward. Taylor
Queensland
Ag “Pa Taylor
Queensland Bowling Association
Taylor, Elliott's Ltd. Wholesale Chemiste
Shearing War and Rail Freight Deputation Hit Brisbane
Reports conflicted over the herding strike as large police reinforcements gathered at Meteor Downs to avert trouble. A pastoralists deputation sought a rail freight reduction to export surplus Western sheep, with officials indicating possible freight cuts up to eighty percent if exports proceed.
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Sprimgaure
Meteor Downs
Cricket Controversy Quieted by State Team Selection
Controversy in cricket over the Ocunsalon of Goodwin from the State team was silenced as selectors including him made a move amid ongoing debate. The Weal Jodsons arrived last night in good health and readiness.
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Goodwin
The Sheep Skin Trade Declines Amid Export Duty Dispute
Reports from Melbourne show the Egli-penmy duty on sheep skins collapsing demand as only 4100 of 51000 skins were sold. French buyers refuse to operate, and Parliament faces duty refunds regardless of approval or rejection. Also from Brisbane, hope fades for aviator Pittendrigh and companion Namie after 19 days of search in central Australia.
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Fenton
Pittendrigh
Noamie
Gentral Australia
Tragic Prison Death Ties to Long Bay Incident
In Sydney a seven year old named Mra Gerehal died after a bag snateler attack by Drum moyne. Yesterday Stanley Jacksonix, awaiting trial for the case, died in his cell at Long Bay gaol during a personal crisis after tearing a Clankel into strips.
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Mra Gerehal
Af Drummoyne
Stanley Jacksonix
Trian
Long Bay
Canberra Trade Figures For First Five Months 1934
Exports totalled £41,920,894 the year earlier period was £47,607,446 while imports stood at £19,794,284 versus £67,193,566 in the same span last year. Export decline and import variation mark the early 1934 balance of trade.
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Canberra
Serious Fire Destroys Premises in Cairns District
A serious blaze at Babinia yesterday destroyed the Queensland National Bank and adjoining premises. Total damage is estimated at £5,500.
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Babinia
Queensland National Bank
Boy Shrugs Off Shark Attack at Yop Poon Beach
Stanley Roser, 17, was pelted by a monster shark while swimming about 600 yards from Yop Poon Beach yesterday. He escaped by pushing off the shark, which hurled him into the air. Roser swam ashore and was treated at the hospital for extensive gashes.
Conversion Loan Allocation Report From Adelaide
Premier WML announced that South Australia would receive a portion of the conversion loan totaling £2,248,000. The funds are designated to meet short dated commitments including three quarters of 4 million to the Queensland Government.
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Wml
South Australis
Queensland
Settling the Unemployed on the Land Scheme Planned
Odderstood and scheme will shortly be introduced having for its object the settlement of certain unemployed on the land. The scheme will, if approved by the Ministry, be introduced on a small and experimental scale first and if successful will later be extended.
Riot near Treasury buildings as unemployed clash with police
In Adelaide a riot erupted when unemployed protesters attempted to enter the Premiers office near the Treasury buildings. Police faced a baton charge after being stoned, with twelve men arrested as the procession protested beer withdrawal.
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Wolok Uhirbeen
Treasury
New South Wales Government Wins Leave to Appeal
Melbourne Saturday report states the high court granted the New South Wales Government leave to appeal a Pall Court ruling that the government cannot abolish the Legislative Assembly without a referendum. No hearing date has been set.
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Melbourne
High Court
New South Wales
Pall Court
Legislative Assembly
Syneey Wool Balls Market Opens Amid Strong Competition
Market report notes opening sales today with mark elled improved demand, strong competition from Japan and Germany, and December closing rates for mer ing descriptions. Prices edged up with restricted demand in greasy wool.
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Qur Agenie
Markel
Japan
Germany
Fiore
Goarae
Tee Ib
Fourth disaster fires hit Hangalow town in five months
Sydney report says a blaze yesterday caused damage estimated at £10,000, wiping out all shops and a motor garage in Hangalow. This marks the fourth major fire in the town within five months, prompting safety concerns.
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Sydney
Hangalow
Government cuts tea and milk at Brisbane General Hospital
Community reporting notes economies by the hospital board including reducing morning and afternoon tea for staff. The savings listed include 500 lb bitter, 200 gallons milk, one ton bread, 120 lb tea, and 270 lb sugar. Nurses suspected altered meals. board denies miscalculation, though monthly savings are not shown. Also covered are weather reports for Cloncurt and surrounding areas, storms, and a notice about the Dingo Board ending bonuses after January 31 1931 and a water supply shutdown planned January 9 1931.
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Brisbane Géneral Hospital
Ecomien
Nrain
Moor
Mors
Membre
Warrant of Execution Sale Notice at Cloncurry
Plainly now a Warrant of Execution has been issued upon a judgment obtained by the plaintiff. All the defendant's rights title and interest in forty head of horses at Lane will be sold by me at Cloncurry on Tuesday the 20th day of January 1091 at three o clock afternoon unless the execution is satisfied. Dated at Cloncurry this the day of January 1094. F. Brodzziak Bailiff Magistrates Court Glengurry BLUEY HAWTHORNE
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Reid
Lents
Cloncurry
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