Britain makes concessions at meat conference
London report from Thursday states Lord Privy Seal Eden was delayed in Cologne by weather while en route to London for the meat conference. He had left Prague by air after meetings with Czechoslovakia’s Foreign Minister Benes. Eden conveyed to Benes the British view in London’s February 3 communiqué and in notes about visits to Berlin Moscow and Warsaw. Foreign Secretary Simon said a statement on Eden’s talks would be provided in Tuesday’s session.
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London
Eden
Cologne
Prague
Benes
Dr. Benes
Alpoinia
House of Commons
Berlin
Moscow
Warsaw
John Simon
Strangled Wife DETERMINED HUSBAND Committed for Trial
At Woodstock police court Joseph Robert Charnock 31 was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to strangle his wife Alice Charnock with intent to murder her. Mrs Charnock testified he threw her to the ground and began to strangle her. A constable said Charnock threatened to kill his wife and said he would do his time and then close his eyes forever and his own as well.
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Bydney
Woodstock
Joseph Robert Charnock
Alice Charnock
Farmers Relief Bill Passes Second Reading in Parliament
In Canberra the Farmers Debt Relief Bill passed the second reading in the House of Representatives by 30 votes to 17. In Sydney Mr Abbott of the United Country Party urged a national effort, noting slow contributions from financial institutions and suggesting temporary debt suspension could help primary industries.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Sydney
Abbott
UCP) N
British Policy Debated in House On Dominion Consultations
In the House Cun 5 Laky the Prime Minister weighs how a possible shift in policy to coordinate with Dominions on foreign affairs could be discussed. Talks would involve Dominion representatives meeting in London to shape a common approach.
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London
Dominion Representatives
Boxing Offer Sets Sight on Wembley Bout
A New York report says an offer of 275000 dollars is proposed for a match between Baer and Schmeling at Wembley during Line King's Jubilee. A further bid of 276000 dollars may be made here tomorrow to secure the bout.
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New York
Box Baer
Max Schmeling
Wembley
Australian in Disrepute Infected Catgut Debate
In Melbourne a Tari Board hearing heard that over 18 months three Victorian deaths were linked to infected catgut. A witness warned the medical profession would not risk using any surgical material unless Australian made catgut was certified aseptic.
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Melbourne
Tari
Victoria
Astralian
Davis Cup Pair McGrath Crawford Improve Sharply
Wallis Myers of the Daily Telegraph predicts Crawford and McGrath will pair in the Davis Cup. He notes their perfect coordination and strong serves and returns, saying they are about three sixths better than last year.
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London
Crawford
McGrath
Wallis Myers
Dally Telegraph
Greyhound nominations close for next Wednesday meeting
Owners are reminded that nominations for the next Greyhound meeting close tomorrow at 1 pm. A committee meeting will be held at the racecourse to discuss ground improvements and trials for inexperienced dogs. Night meetings near season end with a popular mechanical hare and rising attendances. Malacca and Mystic Gold attract interest after recent wins. a Greyhound racing journal will be released next weekend.
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Sydney
Malacca
Glen Innes
Australian Meat Trade Talks Progress in London
London talks between the Australian Ministerial Meat Delegation and British Ministers continued with Britain conceding that the Dominion must have first preference over foreign imports. Experts work to reconcile estimates for April to June shipments and post Argentine lagreement arrangements, while Ottawa principals are acknowledged.
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London
Britain
Australia
Henry Gullett
Board of Trade
Ottawa
Governor's ADC Rescues Girl Near Farm Cove and Creek
Sydney reports Capt. J. Holford ADC to the Governor aided in rescuing a child from Farm Cove on the Governor's arrival day and also saved a girl who had fallen into a creek at National Park yesterday.
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Sydney
J. Holford
Farm Cove
National Park
Miners Protest Interfering With Elections
Sydney Priday reports the Central Council of the Miners Federation passes a resolution to prevent outside interference in internal elections. They reference Communist movement and Lang's newspaper in the last election.
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Sydney
Priday
Central Council of the Miners Federation
Communist Movement
Lang
Companies Bill safeguards shareholders in New Zealand
The House of Representatives passed the Special Limitation Bill winding up thirteen NZ companies. A second bill aimed to protect public welfare regulates share allotment and transfer and voting rights in estates and trust administrations under statutory authority.
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Wellington
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Labour party protests deposit rule for state elections
The State executive of the Federal Labour party decided to protest against legislation requiring candidates at State elections to lodge a £25 deposit.
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Sydney
Federal Labour Party
Prince of Wales donates to youth welfare trust
The Prince of Wales gave 2500 pounds to King George's jubilee trust for the welfare of the country's youth. The donation supports programs and services aiding young people across the nation.
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London
Prince of Wales
King George's Jubilee Trust
Motor Fatality He Falls From Truck Near Fern Tree Gully
Max Payne, 71, died when a motor truck he was driving left the road between Fern Tree Gully and Upwey. The vehicle plunged 15 feet down an embankment and overturned.
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Melbourne
Max Payne
Fern Tree Gully
Upwey
Lovers found dead near paddock with poison bottle nearby
Reginnald Colin Sutton aged 28 and Zilla Howsego aged 22 were found dead in a paddock near Zilla Howsego’s home after being missing since Wednesday. A bottle believed to contain poison lay close to the bodies in Launceston.
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Launceston
Reginnald Colin Sutton
Zilla Howsego
Bodira
Severe assault in Melbourne leaves man injured
Late Friday night F. L. Logan age about 40 staggered into a Richmond garage with a deep head wound and said he had been attacked by two men. Police believe a bottle was used in the assault and Logan collapsed unconscious.
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Melbourne
F. L. Logan
Richmond
Wheat market opens firm amid London price gains
The city wheat market opened firm after overnight reports of improving London prices for Australian cargoes. Prompt bulk sold at 3/64 and 3/5 for May, with April May trucked bagged wheat at 3/6. Shippers’ prices steady at 2/9, buyers hesitant, farmers uninvolved, and London demand rising for South Australian and New South Wales bulk cargos.
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S.M. Herald
Sydney
City
London
Liverpool
Laying Poison Political Action Urges Tough Police Offence
Sydney police union conference passed a motion to amend the Police Offences Act to impose heavy penalties for laying poison balls within a half mile of any street. Mounted Constable Rowlison of Kempsey stated no such act exists to address poisoning ball laying.
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Sydney
Police Association
Rowlison
Kempsey
Homebush Market Report On Sheep Cattle Prices
Homebush pens held 60,300 sheep and lambs with plain quality prevalent while prime stock stayed scarce. Wethers reached 16 shillings, ewes 11 shillings 4 pence, hoggets 17 shillings 8 pence, lambs 20 shillings 2 pence. Cattle yarded totaled 2,782 herd with prime hints and better grades up to ten pounds two shillings. cows sold to six pounds eighteen pence. vealers noted at ET/4/ though figures incomplete.
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Sydney
Pitt, Son
Badgery
Homebush
Mysterious Deaths of Two Women in London
In Bloomsbury London, Lora Fabian a 34 year old German doctor and philosopher and Matilda Wurm a 56 year old former Berlin official’s wife were found dead with a bottle of poison nearby. They had been pursuing a gang linked to Berthold Jacob’s kidnapping from Switzerland and targeting a spy network aiding German refugees.
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London
Mysters
Lora Fabian
Berlin
Matilda Wurm
Proples
Bloomsbury
Ebut
Ning
Berthold Jacob
Switzerland
Sensational Hold Up At Bank Stolen About £1000
Two armed men held bank officials at the Collins Street East Bank of Australasia and escaped in a motor car with a bag containing about £1000. The dramatic incident occurred this morning as hundreds of people watched nearby.
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Melbourne
Collins Street East
Bank of Australasia
The Grove sale at Tin- Bha yields high clearance
Murray and Eather report a dispersal sale at The Grove Tin- Bha with a large turnout and strong competition. Prices reached 129 mixed sheep at 6/5, 288 mixed sexes aged at 6/10, 217 mixed aged at 5/6, 73 small mixed weaners at 35, 78 mixed full mouth at 49, Bereford dry cows at £29, Hereford cattle prices from £2 5s to £3 10d, plus high auction values for plant and furniture.
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Bereford
Hereford
Public Servants Meeting Moves to Inverell Town Hall
A large gathering of public servants is planned for tomorrow night at Inverell Town Hall with speakers including State President of the Teachers' Federation A McGuinness and general secretary W J Hendry. The non political meeting aims to explain why the Blakes Reduction Act should be repealed and to educate the public on the public servants’ case.
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Inverell Town Hall
Teachers’ Federation
A. McGuinness
W. J. Hendry
Public Service Association
Tin price quotation reported in daily market
The daily market lists tin at 48 shillings 1d per unit, with the unit price unchanged from the prior session. Independent brokers note steady demand and limited supply, keeping prices firm for producers and buyers alike.
Strange Death HORNSBY INQUEST
An inquest opened at Hornsby into the deaths of James ONeill 57 and murder suspect Robert Murray 45. Doctors found no direct cause from injuries, citing alcoholism and heart disease as factors. Witness John Penner described a March 22 quarrel and a blow with a wine bottle before ONeill struck Murray. The case proceeds.
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Bydney
Hornsby
James Oneill
Robert Murray
Stratford Sheldon
Palmer
O’neill
John Penner
O'Neill
Murrey
Murray
Neil
Sussex Street Market Report from Sydney Prices
Market report lists Sussex attres prices for Wheat, Potatoes, Eggs, Cheese, Butter, Honey, Maize, Oats, Onions, Millet, Chat and lucerne. Includes ranges per bushel or cwt with varied units and conditions. Noted author Priday.
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Sydney
Priday
Tasmanian
Lucerne
State Lottery Drawn With Four Prize Winners Named
The 359th state lottery was drawn today. First prize number 629396 went to the More Gumiet and Bradall syndicate led by A. Bretnall of Kangaroo Point. Second prize 90805 to Have Faith syndicate, Mrs. James Carter of Bathurst Street Forbes. Third prize 72145 to AE DB syndicate, Miss Phyllis Hov of Warne Street Wellington. Fourth prize 80774 to The Fools syndicate, Mrs. H. Wallace of Brighton Street Petersham. Next draw on Monday.
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A. Bretnall
Kangaroo Patn
James Carter
Bathurst Street
South Forbes
AE DB
Phyllis Hov
Warne Street
Wellington
H. Wallace
Brighton Street
Petersham
Unsettled Weather Forecast With Rain and Thunderstorms
Weather forecast issued at 9 pm predicts unsettled conditions for the next 24 hours with variable rain and thunderstorms. Fresh northeasterly winds bring local squalls across the region.
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Sydney
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