Premiers Conference Decisions on Balancing Budgets
The Premiers Conference framed unified budget balancing measures for 1980-81 and beyond, with 10 states voluntarily withholding grants. Proposals set to curb borrowing, restrict overseas loans, and require transparent debt and revenue reporting. Committees to monitor Commonwealth and state finances were established, aiming to avoid duplications and ensure orderly debt management.
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Mia
Butalater
Mare
Australia
Thale
Colleaguey
Wecomnl
Commonwealth Bank
Victoria
South Australia
Prime Minister tour amid Labor protest gathering
In Melbourne a large Labor rally gathered hundreds to escort J H Scullie and Mre Siullin as they led a procession toward a route to England, signaling political tensions and mobilization during the visit.
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Melbourne
Tyny'sioy
J. H. Scullie
Mre
Siullin
Wy Autaide
England
Tramway Rationing Hearing In Melbourne
Melbourne Thursday report on Federal Arbitration Court pending judgment next week over tramway rationing. Adelaide Tramway and Adelaide Municipal Tramway Trust seek variation to the existing award to curb services. Advocate Goodman cites many dismissals due to the shortage of staff. Menzies claims union-employer talks aim to avert further misunderstandings.
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Melbourne
Goury
Bers Anmoyness
Chris Allen Confession In Adelaide Case
In Adelaide on Thursday the Crown abandoned the shy case charging George Christopher Allen with having confessed to an offence. Vil Kahulinen was meanwhile serving a robbery sentence at Hackney. Cabinet montis discussed the case as Mr W J Penny noted police involvement.
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Adelaide
George Christopher Allen
Griminal
Vil Kahulinen
Arma
Hackney
Hig Montis
W. J Penny
A Successful Gathering in Melbourne Text
Ravin departed for Sydney this afternoon. The conference result indicated progress toward prosperity and an agreement with Australia. The other premier voiced satisfaction with the ceremony and its outcomes.
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Melbounnex
Ravin
Sydney
Australia
Radio conditions at Adelaide improve western Australia listen
Adelaide radio officials announced a plan to boost western Australia listening by linking Crystal Brook with Brisbane and Perth. A new station site near Dory Pirie was chosen and equipment expected by late October. Simultaneous transmission between Adelaide and Crystal Brook would be possible, with links to New Zealand Europe and America via the Australian radio telephone network. Negotiations continue with Britain and the Americas to establish regular US Commonwealth service.
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Radiowondonsing
Soul Nustralia
Wilbery
Brown
Commonwealth
Telos
Dory Pirie
Acelate
Crystal Brook
Yossitie
Brisbane
Perth
Inday
Wlrphone Fink
New Zealand
Europe
America
Britain
Amedes
United States
Rain Reports Turn Favorable for Quorn and Barrier Districts
Private advices indicate more rain fell in the pastors’ mass near Quorn and the Barrier districts this turn. The wet spells promise a better season overall, while drier areas to the north and south show less precipitation. Moderate showers are noted along the Worth.
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Adelaide
Quorn
Commonwealth inquiry on the sugar industry in Australia
Cabinet nominates a chairman and nine representatives for the Sugar Industry Inquiry. The panel includes John Gung as chair, and reps from Trade and Customs, cane growers, workers unions, sugar consumers, manufacturers, and fruit growers. Terms cover costs, grower finances, worker conditions, current agreements, sugar prices, importation, by products, and industry by taxation and competition.
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Soun
C. J. Fallen
Australion Workers’ Union
Espliyes
Ee, Morgan
Western Australia
C. J. Matthews
Matthews and Thompson
Sydney
Stat
W. Yowne
Fruitgrower
Woowmha West
Australia
Prince of Wales plans Continental tour with Australian team
Melbourne dispatch reports the Prince of Wales arranging embassy cars for the Australian Continent trip after a visit to the Wonthaggi Oval. Players including Woodfull and Grimmell hope to tour Holland, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Italy, and France before boarding the Oransay at Toulon. A Miss Rayment received a colored statuette after a broken ornament incident near the Oval.
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Melbourne
Woodfull
Richardson
Kippax
McCabe
Grimmell
Holland
England's Ally Rain Floods Oval in Test Delay
London reports heavy rain at the Oval ruins day five of the fifth Test between England and Australia. The ground becomes waterlogged with pools on the pitch and no play likely today. Captains inspected the wicket twice before abandoning play.
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London
England
The
Oval
Stad
Australia
Thas
Destructive Thieves Ransack House in Eletherwick Theft
Destructive thieves broke into the house of Mr Richard Collins on Eleternwick Street. Furniture suites were ripped, a lease was smashed, and a liquid was poured over the carpet. The theft valued at £80 was not fully satisfied.
Traveller Arrested as Spy in Paris Reversal of Death Sentence
Charles Leopold Hartfin, a long-term UK resident who visited France in 1940, was shocked by a wartime spy death sentence in Paris. A 9 January court martial reversed the verdict after discovering the real spy had impersonated Hartmann, exposing the mistaken identity.
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United Service
Paris
Charles Leopold Hart
Fin
France
9 Courtmartia
Fentonce
Int Real Spy
Hartmann
Calcutta Meeting Debates Simon Report Modifications
A Calcutta gathering of the European Association drew about 1200 last night at the New Empire Theatre. The group discussed the Simon Report with several members demanding a poll, leading to some disorder and adjournment to hold voting tomorrow evening. Conservative resolutions and amendments were moved.
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Calcutta
New Empire Theatre
European Association
Simon
Ltn
Bradman Close To Trumper's All Time Test Run Record
Bradman has reached 2,522 runs and nears Victor Trumper's 2,970 career tally in Tests. The Australian, now pushing past W. F. Hammond's 1928-29 mark of 945 runs in a single series, extends his record amid England tour performances.
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Bradman
Trumper
Lords
Besdman
W. FR Hammond
England
Victor Trumper
Qale Bradman
Kgfn Beem
Bradman Sees Easy Australian Win Warned by Chapman
P Chapman writes in the Daily Mail that Australia faces a comparatively easy win and Bradman could be the death of English cricket if he dominates again. He argues England may fail to dismiss Bradman and fall quietly.
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London
Wednemas
Australia
P. Chapman
Mall
Bradman
Expert view of Australia’s economic crisis in 1930s speech
Melbourne report on a talk by Sir Niel Niemeyer at the Premiers’ Conference. He warned Australia faced a severe final oil position and debt burden with unfunded offsets and maturing securities. He argued the nation needed real measures as wool and wheat prices sagged and trade was unfavorable.
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Sir
II Niemeyer
Gene ‘Rerenco
Australia
Australan
Ao Jong
Ktwan
Aevest
Conmonwealth PLC
Commonwealth
Peary
Emergenry
Fariffa
Railway Economies In Melbourne Report
A Victorian railways minister notes restrictions causing inconvenience but vows to improve rail service nationwide. The report discusses economies, reform efforts, and observed impacts on cross-country travel amid ongoing timetable revisions.
Afridi Threat Near Peshawar Advances Reported
A British dispatch reports Afridi forces moving toward Shalokurary fort, twenty miles from Peshawar, with Mohanmedan tribesmen said to be gathering near Khajiel caves. Troops are warned by villagers via smoke signals while authorities reportedly hesitate to act, fearing nighttime raids.
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Thipssing
Minh
Mohanmedan Menacr
Bestaswar
Shalokurary
Peshawar
Khajiel
Labor Leader Slain in Chicago Morning Shooting
Charles Mulcahy, business agent of the Plumbers' Union and a prominent labor leader, was shot dead in the street in Chicago. His companion, identified as Rernged Ruberry, a youth of about 13, was wounded as shots came from a slowly moving motor car. The attack occurred in broad daylight and is under police investigation.
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Chicago
Charles Mulcahy
Plumbers’ Union
United States
Sstassinate
Missing Millionaire Van Lear Black Abandoned at Sea
United Services reports the body of millionaire Van Lear Black missing after an accident at sea near the New Jersey coast. He was last seen aboard his yacht on Monday evening, presumed to have fallen overboard.
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United Services
New York
van Lear Black
Mic
Millionaire
Dern
New Jersey
Girls Trapped as Auckland Factory Burns in Fire Martyr
A blaze at the Plumer Company factory in Auckland trapped workers on Thursday. About 70 employees were rescued as many leapt from upper windows to escape the flames. Ambulances and nurses rushed to the scene. damage estimated at 20,000.
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Auckland
Plumer Tnt Gomipany
Jura
Australian finance and the Australia crisis outlook
London reports on the rapid envelopment of the Australian economy amid the valuta crisis. The British press notes Australia for years has balanced wages to sustain living standards while facing hard foreign import payments. It hopes Australian public spirit will resolve the crisis, but acknowledges delay.
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United Service
London
Thews Chronicle
Saustrane
Flying Propeller Crash Kills Child Passenger
A damaged aircraft incident is reported with chaotic details. The report mentions a giant flying boat, a blade breaking off, and a passenger cabin incident resulting in the death of a ten-year-old girl at an unspecified location. The fragmentary text references an aviation accident and immediate casualties.
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Wadnevdiy
Wien
Stedow Kowulolh
Alloc
Alka
de Manuimather
Ile
Engineers heroism in flooded engineroom on Ventura
United Service reports a dramatic sinking incident aboard the Ventura as engineers from Dago Gaga regain control after water floods the engine room. Thompson dives to Safety as bulkhead buckles, passengers praise the crew for courage and seamanship during the perilous moments with no injuries.
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Gaga
Tia
Gincer Thompson
Ana
Frew
Government efforts to fund work for the unemployed
Adequate plans are under consideration to provide employment through corporations. The government would pay cash to compensate the unemployed instead of rationing, with no special fund subsidies from government or corporations.
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Adela
Stolen T From Person Lands Man in Gaol
Harold Uran was jailed for two months by the Fitzroy Court after evidence showed he grabbed Mevelli by the throat and stole money. The case cited prior convictions and a long history of offences in the record.
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Pete Non
Harold Uran
Fitroy Court
Velli
Rons Hin Pankel
Dean Edit
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