Federal budget plans propose reductions and tax hikes
Canberra reports a government economy plan for July featuring a 20 percent cut in the meternity borw, lowering to £4 for those under £8 weekly, plus pension reductions and unemployment relief. The federal treasurer and MPs debate reserves, gold backing limits, and note renewal amid urgency and cross-party support.
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Canberra
Ueedbal
Spreinl
Dacre
Conberts
E.G. Theodore
Howe
Pacene
Lathan
Gah
Amredmenta
Lyons
Boranether
Latham
Federal Labour Executive meeting over premiers plan health
Melbourne notes a special Federal Labour Executive meeting discussing the premiers plan to cut public welfare pensions. The group debated if Boullin could force a compromise, warning that without agreement the plan may fail and lead to dissolution of the fiduciary issue and a general election.
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Melbourne
Boullin
Opinion on Labor Executive and Melbourne plan in Canberra
An opinion piece from Canberra discusses the Labour Executive’s stance on the Melbourne plan. It suggests the Executive will avoid condemning or endorsing interference with national affairs and expresses confidence that any required decision will favor Mr.
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Melbourne
Soldiers' Pensions Debate Rages in House
Members of the House are flooded with protests against proposed soldiers pensions. The Beapley group has indicated it will vote against the government on this matter.
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Berry
Hoste of Representatives
Priia
Ias
Sydney taxi driver killed in Maronbra shooting tragedy
In Sydney on June 17 Frederick Molt, a taxi driver, was found dead from a single bullet wound aboard his taxi after gunfire struck the vehicle. Authorities say a man linked to James Edward Devine attempted to enter Devine’s home as police investigate a possible murder connection and motive.
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Bydney
Frederick Molt
Maronbra
Mom
Chaffey
James Fiend Devine
McBirt
James Edward Devine
New South Wales Budget Estimated for Year 1020 AD
The New South Wales assembly met and estimated the deficit for the year 1020 AD at 8,751,800. A speaker attributed the duties to predecessors, saying the government is not responsible for the legacy.
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New South Wales
Cabinet vacancy pointed to Daly after Holloway resigns
The article notes Senator Daly will be appointed to the federal cabinet vacancy caused by Holloway's resignation. The piece references Holloway and the timing of the handover, outlining the formal change in cabinet positions.
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Pwaberra
Jame
Henator Daly
Bed
Holloway
The Sea Tragedy and the Shipwreck Aftermath
Readers recall the tragic voyage of the St Philbert where 67 women and men perished. The Chateau Des Thes housed a makeshift chapel for identifications as a boarding house’s entire occupancy perished excluding the caretaker. Dental students survived by disembarking at Noirman Ger Inland and the voyage’s captain’s fate is noted with the recovery of his head.
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St. Philbert
Chateau Des Thes
Winmex
Ee ‘Dental
Noirman- Ger
Ollive
Belmont Park Acceptance List for Saturday Meeting
The Belmont Park card for the Saturday meeting shows acceptances including Alfred, Mountain Bill, Garvury Lane, Daisied, Greek Key, Appine Way, Host Caro, Salva Boy, Pradent Bindoon, Poet, and Camarina in various races. The purse events include a one and a quarter mile Belmont Purse and other races with listed horses and weights.
Geraldton Port Shipping Permit Questioned by Chamber
The Thy Perth Chamber of Commerce pressed for a continuous permit for overseas vessels to call Geraldton for cargo, but Minister Keenan reported state data showing low traffic and high costs. He deemed no change to current arrangements necessary, citing satisfied local traders and existing rail freight advantages.
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Thy
Perth Chamber of Commerce
Cis
Forde
Geraldton
Council of the Chamber
Keenan
Feen
Perth
Oma
E. W. Baw
Feta
Overesus
Chamber of Commerce seeks continuing permit for Fremantle cargo to Geraldton
Germanton Chamber of Commerce president Mr A C Bogle says a long campaign aims to secure a continuing permit allowing Singapore ships to lift cargo at Geraldton from Fremantle without new applications. He notes high freight and wharfage costs by sea versus rail and argues North West boats should carry cargo to Geraldton to boost local trade and port activity. Shipments on regular services like Koolinda could carry more freight if permits were streamlined.
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A. C. Bogle
Germanton
Comerce
Singapore
Fremantle
Minietur
Mir. Bogle
Bogle
Geraldton
Belmont Plate Thre Strips And Fast And Furious Rally
Fragmented race results list Belmont Plate events and Welter Hasdienp races with riders like Cerimes For ghew Gallant Airman and others. Readable portions show places such as Belmont Purse and Phoenix Park with various horse names and scores.
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Koorabells
Sweetmague & Cerimos
Phoenix Park
Minnivale
Lord Reading
Chilly Boy
the Martyr
Velo
Forghew
Gallant Airman
Harvest Record Sets State Cereal Production High
Government statistician reports 1930 31 season cereal crop yield and total output. State production reached 52 891 402 bushels from 3 985 000 acres with an average of 19 bushels per acre. Oats acreage and yield also noted with decreases in area but higher per acre yield. Total forage output 491 077 tons from 43 434 acres. Figures compare to prior season with overall growth in production despite lower acreage.
Seberini Trial Near Ravenathorpe Concludes
The trial of Luigi Seberini, a farmer charged with attempted murder of Antonio Matelli near Ravenathorpe, concluded yesterday afternoon with the jury failing to reach a verdict. The report notes the jury's inability to render a decision as the case ended.
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Perth
Luigi Seberini
Antonio Matelli
Ravenathorpe
Storekeepers in Court over unregistered premises in Geraldton
In Geraldton the Shops and Factories Inspector led prosecutions in the Police Court against six shopkeepers for failing to register premises under the Shops and Printories Act. Ford, Hanlon, Reidy, Straube, Smith, and Prinster faced fines and brief imprisonment. several defendants had since registered. Only two defendants were represented.
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Geraldton
B. P. Peterson
E. Medina
Permons
Robert Henry Ford
Catherine Hanlon
Evelyn Straube
Alice Reidy
Annie Alice Smith
Gus Prinster
Peter Perguson Peterson
Ford
Hanlon
H. A. Ingli
Prinster
Annie Smith
Uareh Street
Costa
Toilet Requisites All One Shilling
A compact sale listing offers toiletry items priced at one shilling each. Includes shaving cream tubes, a Gillette razor with blade, baby powder tins, brilliantine, Palmolive shaving cream, face cream jars, all at single shilling prices.
Trade Goods List From An Old Catalog Itemized Sale
A fragmented listing shows a miscellaneous catalog page with items such as facial cream powder toothpaste perfume brilliantine brushes trousers ties studs and fabrics. Also mentions children’s envelopes and linens suggesting household and personal care goods from a past era.
Australian built aeroplane makes first flight at Essendon
Als D. A. Staig, a noted Aero Club member, unveiled his two year nine month hand built high wing two seater at Essendon. The machine, built in Staig's Canterbury Road Camberwell workshop, features a 42 foot span and 2 1/2 foot length with a Cirrus-like engine. It completed three circuits, earning congratulations from Aero Club and public. The craft, fueled by a small tank, promises a one mile range and marks Staig's entry into aviation after joining the club as a pupil two years earlier.
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Als
D. A. Staig
Aero Club
Why
Essendon
Werudrome
Sims
Phise Tie
Acta Cub
Hell Spirit
Sting
Aer Club
Weathering Week Delivers Warm Days Then Cold Snap
Our correspondent reports a week with mild daytime warmth followed by a notable temperature drop. Nights remain chilly with calm winds and minimal precipitation.
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Federal Labour Executive
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Metropolitan Racing
Belmont Park Meeting
Belmont Park
Alfred
Cain
Fish Creek
Belmont
Chamber OF Commerce
Northampton
Ravensthorpe
Tee Marine Tereace Pharmact
Blight’s
Boracie Powut Camphor
Si Dent
Suv
Hinck
Monte Sporta
Wil -Yu
Mt. Fleeey
Cote
Warmee Beos
Hobart Bosworth
HB. Warner
William Courtenay
Monte Blue
Glee Club
Jack Buchanan
Frank Fay
Jeck Molhell
Chester Morris
Sojin
Ted Lewis
Berd End
Georges Carpentier
Patsy Bath Miller
Alica Day
Ballet of
Richard Barthlewess
Bath-Tub
Winnie Lightner
Bully Montana
Irene Bordoni
Eddie Ward
Rin-Tin-Tin
Nick Incas
Myres Ley
Frink Fry
Sid Silvers
Louise Fazenda
Frank Fry
Harry Atst
John Barrymore
E. 3
Basteligfe
Anthony Bushall
Alexander Grey
Betty Compton
Sunng
Vitaphone Screen
Rereure
Tamhauser
Ben Gigle
Solomon's
Town Hall
Art Union
Misty
Young
Winn Vhuk
Titaneb Olimrines Torts
Apply
Gera Hilton
Sefe Geretim Vermin Repeumalde Apylys
Adlyurtisery Te Een Blton
Wister Billiard Berson
Geraldton Mechanics’ Institute
Boone
Sul
Matordays
Hoare
Pan
Trombess
Foo
Peruarter
Billiards
A. W. Balchin
Marke
Reeves
Ted Blight
Jen
Sharwood
Jpresh
Ankew
Logan's
Bell & Co
Hetween Cathedral Avenue
Marine Terrace
Bamford Steel
Moonyoonooka
Mrongconooka Hall
Orcherdist
Earthaupton
Akerstrom’s
Maitland Street
Francis Street
Tindoreon
Durlarbre Street
Tereace Pharmact
Fluerea
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