Government defeated in New South Wales Parliament
The New South Wales Government lost in the Legislative Assembly by 43 votes to 41. Ten United Australia Party members joined Labor and an Independent to support a Spooner motion calling for a new policy for 1929-40 and tax proceeds to fund unemployment relief. Cabinet met after the defeat and the Premier went to Government House to see Lord Wakehurst.
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United Australia Party
Mr. Spooner
Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Labor
Spooner
Sanders
Walkers
Bennett
J.C. Hoss
M. Robson
Chaffey
Lloyd
Shand
Let
Condition Of Mr George Threadgold Inquest And Funeral
Mr George Threadgold remains in fragile health as reports describe his condition. A formal inquest is to be held and details of his funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family.
Stevens resigns as New South Wales party leader
At a late hour Mr Stevens announced his resignation to the Governor and agreed to carry on for a few days. The dramatic move ends his two term administration. The Governor will consider successors including Spooner Lang or others as potential leaders. Supporters of Spooner claim they will seek security after today’s victory.
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Sydney
Stevens
Spooner
Lang
Mr. Spooner
Brilliant golf at Kooyonga sets marks in Australian women’s title
Miss Joan Lewis, 21, Victoria, fired a 72 in the second qualifying round at Kooyonga, breaking the course record by six strokes. NSW junior champion Bambara Grago carded 76, knocking two strokes off the previous mark. The record for the course with the new fifth and tenth greens is 79 by Miss G Shepherd, while Miss K Ryniill earlier shot 76 under the original layout.
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Adelaide
Kooyonga
Joan Lewis
Miss Lewis
Bambara Grago
New South Wales
S. Mathias
G. Shephard
K. Ryniill
Labor party election applications due next week
Adelaide reports Labor Party members must file candidacy applications by Tuesday under new rules. Nominations close three days after, with 28 days to lodge objections. Endorsements slated for the September conference, with loyalty pledges required.
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Adelaide
Milwagh
Labor Party
Senate
C. Chambers
E. N. Dawes
F. Ward
A. Finlay
J. J. Daly
Hoare
H.C. Dolling
Sacred Heart College Captain Dies in Sleep
Don McPherson 410 captain of Sacred Heart College Somerton died in his sleep after illness. A post mortem will determine cause. He was a top student and played cricket, football, and baseball. Funeral is tomorrow. Sacred Heart vs Rostrevor Colleges match cancelled.
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Adelaide
Don McPherson
Sacred Heart College
McPherson
Sacred Heart
Rostrevor Colleges
Death of Mr. Charles Angell in Adelaide mining circles
Well known in mining investment circles Mr. Charles Angell of Weller Street Goodwood Park dies in his ninety second year. A.N. Angell secretary of South Australian Government Land Board is a son. Other Angell family members include Charles F. N. Angell and Miss M. L. Angell.
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Adelaide
Charles Angell
Weller Street
Goodwood Park
Angell
Adelaide Stock Exchange
A. N. Angell
South Australian Government Land Board
Brighton
Charles
F. N. Angell
Perth
M. L. Angell
Homes scheme for Pirie housing cooperative formed
A public meeting with about 60 attendees appointed to advance the Pirie housing cooperative. Mr Tompkins outlined developments since the initial meeting, noting objections to wood frame houses and proposing a 24 year term. Government actions to guarantee up to £830 and needed funding, with numbers potentially doubling from an initial £1,100,000 demand, were discussed along with loan rules, member deposits, and reserve funds to support construction and member benefits.
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Tompkins
Adelaide
Trani
Northern Areas Cooperative Building Society forms at meeting
The meeting outlined a group borrowing scheme under a 90 percent advance plan. Members asked questions as Tompkins explained the aims of the Northern Areas Cooperative Building Society No 2 Limited. Nearly all attendees signified willingness to join and a first board was appointed.
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Tompkins
Northern—Areas
J. H. S. Leahey
MN. Tebelle
A. E
Sty
Bord
Coldest Day Recorded in Adelaide for Year
Adelaide on August 3 marked the coldest day of the year at 36.6 deg at 7 a.m. Kyancutta registered 26 deg, 10 deg colder. Clare Tarcoola and Georgetown reported white frosts with 28 to 30 deg. After the meeting Mr Tompkins noted £31,120 in share capital applications representing 78 shares.
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Adelaide
Kyancutta
Clare
Tarcoola
Georgetown
Mrr
Tompkins
Antibritish Demonstrations Continue Across Asia
British protests to Tokyo fail to curb anti British actions in Japan and occupied Chinese cities. Peiping puppet officials claim demonstrations are inevitable but say public anger could ease if Britain rethinks Far East policy. Chiang Kai-shek optimistic while protesters target Britons. U.S. and British officials monitor growing anti-Japanese sentiment and actions in China and Taiwan.
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London
Tokio
Japan
Peiping
Britain
Far East
Chiang Kai-shek
Heiping
Tivatsin
Shantung
Taiwan
Suma
Gounsellor
Washington
Foreign Office
State Department
China
Welles
United States
Bleak Weather Grips Yesterday With 36 Degree Cold
A cold windy day kept people indoors as overcast skies lingered. Heavy coats and outdoor gear were common as residents faced near season’s coldest conditions all day yesterday.
Accidents at Rail Crossings and Local Notices
Mr J Ryan of Commonwealth Railways, returning from Port Augusta, heads to Adelaide for three weeks annual leave. Former Kalgoorlie town clerk C E Eccles resigns after 35 years, age 65, praised by Mayor R Moore for his service and financial acumen. Government moves on railway safety questions, sewerage schemes, and Bills on moneylenders and landholders.
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J. Ryan
Commonwealth Railways
Pirie
Port Augusta
Adelaide
Kalgoorlie
C. E. Eccles
Eccles
R. Moore
Public Works
McTntosh
South Australia
MeTunes
New W A Speaker Will Not Wear Cap or Gown
Perth, Thursday. Mr. J B Sleeman member for Fremantle was elected Speaker today and announced that he would wear neither wig nor gown. His predecessor wore both while the earlier speaker wore only the gown.
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W.A
Perth
J.B. Sleeman
Fremantle
W. D. Hmohnnon
A. Il Panton
Johns
Not Telling the Truth Sparks Debate in Assembly
Interjections during the Address-in-Reply debate led Speaker to urge Mr Nieass to withdraw remarks about political muck raking lies and nonsense. Nieass accused Whittle of misleading the house over Railways Department actions, while Whittle cited ministerial sources as proof.
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Adelaide
Nieass
Whittle
Nicass
Mr. Nicass
Mr. Whittle
Railways Department
Mr. Nieass
Minister of Railways
Entry Of Foreigners Almost Doubled
CANBERRA Thursday reports that during 1938 38 foreigners entered Australia nearly doubling the prior year. The total foreign settlers for the year just ended reached 12 151, up from 1 284 the year before.
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Canberra
Australia
Lead price climbs on London market amid strong demand
Prices on the London metal market rose to the £15 5/73 level on Tuesday and £15 9/44 the next day as lead, tin, and related items showed gains across spot and forward markets. A separate report notes Mr. James Augustus Maher died under tragic circumstances at his Balmoral Road home, with police reporting to the coroner that an inquest was not required.
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Adelaide
Itas
London
James Augustus. Maher
Hotte
Balmoral Road
Cabinet rejects standing army plan shocks Australian minister
Canberra reports Lieut Gen Squires Inspector General and Minister Street were surprised as the Federal Cabinet rejected a plan for a standing army. Street pledged to intensify militia within three weeks ahead of Cabinet consideration. In London, Sir Alexander Mathlean pledges 100000 pounds for an England hospital for infantile paralysis victims.
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Canberra
Squires
G. Street
Defence
London
America
Roosevelt
Alexander Maclean
New Zealand
England
Tea Set Prices and Crockery Deals Listed
An ad lists 21 piece tea sets at 15 shillings 6 pence for six. Willow pattern utility sets at 9 shillings 6 pence per six. Crockery cheese dishes priced at 1 shilling 6 pence.
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BSB
Stewerd
South Wales
Yester— Day
MR. Stevens
Mr. Davis
Grey
Mouse OF Representatives
E Abas Fardelph
I. J Timbmarsh
Mata Wil
S. Meliugh
Milb. Durser
C. EL. Skiteh
GT. Masse
Maxin
Hoopers
Genoa
Co-operative Society Information
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Noabe
Bredane
Henitiens
Gritain
Chamberlain
The
Mouse of Commons
Edston
Tientsin
Sumner Welles
Semsehwellenbueh
United
Ching
Pirie Hospital
Wes
Assembly
Central Board of Health
Whyalla
Vrigate
Srward
Ward
Auver
J. A. Maher
Mr. Street
Reet
Prests Limited
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L.A
Ellen Street
Prests. Limited
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