Australian High Court Validates Financial Agreement Act
The High Court in Melbourne by a majority verdict declares the Financial Agreement Enforcement Act valid. Chief Justice Sir Frank Gavan Dutty and Justice Evatt dissenting, the ruling permits garnishee of New South Wales revenue to satisfy overseas payments. The decision is hailed as a landmark, while Evatt’s minority argues Part Two is invalid.
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Melbourne
Frank Gavan Dutty
Justice Evatt
High Court
New South Wales
Australian High Court
Commonwealth
Evatt
Tate
Rich, Stark, Dixon and McTiernan
Fragmentary plea hints at invalidity ruling in court
The fragment references the Commonwealth and a contention that no declaration of invalidity should be made, with mentions of Their Honors leaving the bench. The readable text suggests a judicial proceeding and a protest or procedural challenge amid an ongoing case.
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Vnell
Lyons Says Proclamation to Attach State Revenue Likely Friday
Mr Lyons prime minister expressed satisfaction at a decision supporting Mr Latham's view. He said a proclamation to attach state revenue would probably be issued on Friday after completing legal formalities and cited the vindication of Latham's opinion. He declined to outline further steps.
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Bathuhet
Lyons
Latham
Narrow Gauge Tour Heads South Australian Railways
A departmental tour by South Australian Railways officials to inspect narrow gauge lines north of Terowie visited Port Pirie last night. The party led by C. B. Anderson and including A. S. Da, HH Chapman, and F J Shea arrived by special train and planned to depart Adelaide at 8 15 this morning after touring the marrows galleries.
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Terowie
South Australian Railways
Port Pirio
Failows
Messrs
C. B. Anderson
Ailways
A. S. da
Chapman
F.j.shea Mchief
Adeane
oMcials
Pirie
Adelaide
No Comment From Premier Lang on Tax Conflicts
Premier Lang refuses to comment amid State Government plans to block Commonwealth revenue. Reported intent to instruct the Income Tax Commissioner to withhold information from federal officers, risking salary deductions for public servants. Government stays in place pending Privy Council appeal and Upper House decision affecting taxation.
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Lang
Sife
Privy Counel
Tne
Hill’s Opinion Aims to Align Lang with States
Adelaide Wednesday report on Premier Hill stating Lang must join standard obligations after premiers conference. He says Lang has acted independently and will be forced to align with other states to end the handicap of his actions.
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Adelaide
Wednesda
Ll. Hi
Lang
Bond prices rise after High Court ruling in Sydney
In Sydney on Wednesday investors pushed Commonwealth four percent bonds higher after a High Court judgment. The stock exchange saw strong demand with nearly all four per cent issues traded at improved prices.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Stock Exchange
We Are Right on Labor Unity in Adelaide
Expelled Labor members in Adelaide report the parliamentary Labor Party will not send a deputation to the Federal executive and will continue backing Mr Wil and Mr Scullin. They claim caucus unity cannot be broken and threaten to take the matter to the Federal executive if needed.
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Adelaide
Labor Party
Wil
Australian Labor Party
Trades Hall
Labor
Federal
Mr.Scullin
Premiera
Feders
Irish decision note sent to Britain on oath and annuities
Dublin dispatched reply to London on the Irish Free State's plan to abolish the oath of allegiance and keep land annuities. Cosgrave Party backs vigorous opposition to any policy depriving Free State benefits within the British Commonwealth. Britain wants a conference. note hints at possible discussion of annuities.
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London
Dublin
Teia
Cosgrave Party
Free State
Commonwealth of Nations
de Valera
Britain
Ireland
Tragic Mistake at Trial Over Assassination Attempt
Report from Moscow on a sensational trial of Judas Stern and Sergei Vassellef charged with attempted murder of M. Twardowski a German Embassy counsellor. Prosecutor claimed the plan aimed to drag the Soviet Union into trouble with Germany by targeting the ambassador Herr Von Diecksen though Twardowski died by a misfired hail.
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Moscow
Poland
Judas Stern
Sergei Vassellef
M. Twardowski
Germany
Herr von Diecksen
Wonder'Horse Dead Phar Lap Dies at Menlo Park
Australian champion Phar Lap died at E D Perrys stock farm near Menlo Park from colic. He fell ill in the morning and died at 2 20 PM despite veterinary care. The horse had shown strong fitness since Agua Caliente and was being exercised, with messages of regret arriving from owners and overseers nationwide.
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Menle Park
Cal
Phar Lap
E. D. Perry
Menlo Park
Agua Caliente
Perry
D. J. Davis
Sydney sportsmen remember Phar Lop as a champion
Sydney sportsmen mourn the death of Phar Lop, hailed as the greatest horse. Jim Pike calls him a champion of champions after a career racing from Australia to America, amassing stakes and notable victories before his sudden end.
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Sydney
Phar Lop
Jackes J. K. Pike
Austrand
Revival of Trade Boosts Adelaide Factory Activity
Reports from Adelaide factories show rising work volumes and broader interstate markets. South Australian metal manufacturers win large contracts while woollen mills enjoy a busy season. Chamber of Manufactures secretary H. E. Winterbottom notes new production signals general movement and urges regulatory improvements.
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Adelaide
Tyte
H. E. Winterbottom
Chamber of Manufactures
Meteoric Career Phar Lap rises from New Zealand birth
Phar Lap, a colt by Night Bald out of Entreaty, began life in New Zealand five years ago. He was purchased at the yearling sales for 160 and later became a standout racehorse, earning fame for his rapid ascent and remarkable performances.
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Phar Lap
New Zealand
Dreary Paris Echoes War Time Theatres Shutdown
Paris reports an economy shock as theatres close over an entertainment tax dispute. Protests by magnates producers and actors failed to sway authorities, prompting a drastic revenue cut that halted theatre work, idling thousands of taxi cabs and pushing Parisians to seek new amusements.
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Paris
London
Chamber of Deputies
Aim
De Groot Fined for Offensive Conduct at Central Court
Frances Edward De Groot was fined the maximum £8 with £4 costs and sentenced to 11 days' imprisonment at Central Court today for offensive behaviour. The other two charges were dropped. he was discharged on those counts. The magistrate condemned the conduct as grossly offensive, provocative, and unlawful.
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Sydney
Frances Edward de Groot
Cet Central Court
Sydney Marbor Bridge
Police Marksmen Edge In Triangular Match At Port Adelaide
Police life teams from Victoria Tha Mani and South Australia completed the flat stages at Port Adelaide ranges with South Australia scoring 1050 Victoria 1060 and Tasmania 1060 leading after firing final tags in the annual contest.
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Adelaide
Police Life
Victoria
Thamani
South Australia
Port Adalaite Ranges
South Awsstatie
Tasmania
Parliament House in Newfoundland Riots Force Government Resignation
A 10,000 strong crowd outside St John’s House of Assembly smashed windows looted documents and forced the resignation of Sir Richard Squires’s government. Police clashed with rioters as the premier took shelter, injuries were reported and chaos spread through the square amid speculation of communist involvement.
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ST. John’s
Newfoundland
House of Assembly
Richard Squires
Tne
Gomel
Herse
Bnt
Pulice Wien
Mien
Eas
Steward Quires
Mi Sue Mouse
Assembly
Hichard
Suu
Parliament House
Kilsyth Tragedy Smith Sentenced for Robbery Wounding
Joseph Henry Smith aged 18 received a five year gaol term and detention during the Governor's pleasure after an Executive Council decision. He faced charges linked to the death of Thomas Grima a 72 year old orchardist found wounded in his Kilsyth home on November 26, with Grima dying in hospital.
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Melbourne
Joseph Henry Smith
Executive Council
Smith
Thomas Grima
Kilsyth
Grima
Wilful Susie Welalde Recaptured At Snake Park
A woman described as Wilful Susie Welalde caused a stir in Mundie street by holding up trade at a department store. She was recaptured outside the Mundie street store with the aid of fish bait and was found propped against a shop window gazing at winter smilerwear.
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Welalde
Trom
Snake Park
Mundie Street
Susie
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Frank Guson
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Jimmy" Pike
Rosin
Newth Wales
Tone
Borliner Phice
Malhourne Gap
Yo Meloy
America
Mexico
de Groot
Yue Mowe
Odshed
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Manchester
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