Move to give court power over 40 hour week in Labor campaign
In Adelaide on Thursday Labor moved to introduce a bill to empower the Industrial Court to set standard hours, proposing machinery to fix 40 hour week norms. Opponents argued Parliament should not intervene, while unions seek court clarification on standard hours amid conflicting employer and court interpretations.
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Adelaide
Labor
RS. Richards
Indy
Board of Industry
Medards
States
Commonwealth
Sailor
Richard
Not Blind Faith on 40-Hour Week Debate in Australia
Melbourne reports the Australasian Council of Trade Unions president ALE Monk rebutting Chief Judge Dethridge in the Arbitration Court. Monk says the 40-hour week rests on practical application in industrialised nations and was endorsed by a League of Nations council. He condemns the judge for preconceived ideas and notes unions will not seek shorter hours while the court remains biased.
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Melbourne
Ale Monk
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Chit Indge Dethridge
Arbitration
Monk
League of Nations
America
Dethridge
Australia
Jean
Viceregal Visit Next Week Arrives by Plane at Pirie
Acting Governor-General Lord Huntingfeld will land in Pirie by Lockheed from Broken Hill mid day Thursday. He will tour the Broken Hill Associated Smelters plant, meet Mayor W H Threadgold and council members, spend the night at Star House, then depart for Melbourne the next morning with plane meets planned by Spencer Gulf Aero Club.
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Lord Huntingfeld
Pirie
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Lockheed
Silver City
Spencer Gulf Aero Club
W.H. Threadgold
Star House
British Cabinet Debates Central Europe Tensions
London reports show Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Halifax among others reviewing the Czech and Sudeten crisis amid European strain. Talks with German Social Democrats and a looming Nazi rally in Nuremberg are noted, with cautions on concessions and the need for conciliatory measures.
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Recorder
London
N. Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
John Simon
Te Im
Europe
Francinan
Urhlesy
Times
Lindon
Myantiiue
Tu Prazue
Terupts
Runel
Man
MenleIn
Prague
The
Tions
Lord Rumelman
Hitle Rogers
Herr Menlvin
Nurvichers
Defvermes
Russians Flee After Crossing Japanese Border Clash
Tokyo correspondent reports Soviet patrols crossed the Manchukuo border near Saghalien but fled when detected. Border tension rises after the Changkufeng clash earlier this month as Gen. Yamamoto notes that press optimism for peace is unwarranted and Soviet fortifications grow along the frontier.
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Recorder
London
Saghalien
Tokio
Daily Telegraph
Changkufeng
Yamamoto
Manchikuo
Aircraft strike extension probably averted in Melbourne
Report from Fishermen's Bend aircraft factory indicates potential stoppage extension may be avoided. Committee discussions centered on avoiding wider industrial action as Amalgamated Engineering Union officials and Bathurst Turf Club figures commented on settlement prospects and leadership changes.
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Melbourne
Fishermen's Bend
J. Willams
Bathurst Turf Club
Night
4. Cranwell
S. Williams
Commonwealth Council of Thy
Amalgamated Engineering Union Indi
L. Williams
Windbird
William
Cranwell
Commonwealth
American fears overtrained Budge as Davis Cup doubles woes mount
Boston reports a tense Davis Cup buildup with American doubts centered on Budge’s health and form. Quist and Bromwich shine while Tudze and Muka falter, casting concern over singles chances and the future of the doubles lineup amid fears Budge may be overworked.
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Recorder
Boston
Budge
Quist
Bromwich
Tudze
Sabla
Conke
Muka
Hobbit
Guernsey
Princer
Kukuljevic
Bromveich
Tor
Make
Mirai
Rudge
Macrenn
Consic
Tavis
Tees
Mudge
Allison
van Fyn
Rigen
Grant
Riges
YATES RETURNS FROM CONFERENCE AT PORT KEMBLA
Yates reports rapid progress in Port Kembla over five years with houses doubled and a housing shortage. He cites the area’s expansion, employment in steel works, and the need for additional boarding housing as delegates faced accommodation limits during the Institute of Mining and Metal’s Sydney conference.
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Recorder
London
Bradman
Australia
Don
Ap Mion
England
D. Yates
Institute
Bradlsey
Port Kembla
Australian Tron and Steel Limited
Yates
Lysaght
Armco
Ceive
Iliron and Steel Limited
Newments
Oval
Broken Hill
Corrimal
No Awards for Non Unionists Court Decision
A High Court ruling states no awards for non unionists in a dispute. The decision clarifies eligibility and reinforces union membership as a condition for compensation. The ruling may affect ongoing labor claims and future cases involving union status.
Regative Side Wins YMCA Debate on Charity Charge
The YMCA debate on whether all charities should be a charge on the government ended with the negative side prevailing. Team members Mears N Anastas Tt R Galton A Davies totaled 235 points. opponents Mesars F Brighton B Cole tran B Seddon totaled 18. Implicit context notes adjudicator Rev A E Vogt and mentions theft and imprisonment tied to bank clerk cases.
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M.C.A
Mears
N. Anastas
R. Galton
A. Davies
Mesars
F. Brighton
BR. Coletran
B. Seddon
Yeam
A. E. Vogt
Yeas
Cecil Roberting
Mem- Trottuan Foote
National Bank of Baters
A. James
Watisn
Insolvency Judge Links Iron Ore Embargo to Firm’s Downturn
Melbourne insolvency case centered on Benjamin George as he cites the Federal Government embargo on iron ore exports. He belonged to a syndicate that leased an iron inland in Queensland thought to hold 5,000,000 tons. Plans for a company to mine and ship ore to Japan collapsed after embargo rumors. Other buyers were approached but failed.
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Melbourne
Benjamin George
Queensland
Japan
Strike at Durham colliery halts coal loading
In Sydney on Thursday, 47 miners at Durham colliery Redheld began a stay in strike after the mine owned by Broken Hill Proprietary Company refused minage sect peetite coal loading. The mine is among the most mechanised on the northern traffield and workers remained out tonight.
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Sydney
Durham Colliery
Redheld
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Middleton to Represent Pirie Sub-branch at Adelaide Conference
Mr M M B Middleton secretary is named to represent Pirie sub-branch of Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League at the annual sub-branch conference in Adelaide on September 14. Mrs A Bell of Florence Street left for Kalgoorlie by train yesterday.
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M. M. B. Middleton
Pirie
Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League
Adelaide
A. Bell
Florence Street
Kalgoorlie
James Considine
D. L. Key
Australian Natives Association
Key
Pirie Town Hall
J. W. Diman
Solomontown
Pirie Hospital
Premier Butler backs Defence funding for wheat policy
In Sydney for the Premiers Conference Mr AL Butler of South Australia says he will support defense priorities tied to wheat. He plans to submit the proposals at the cabinet meeting with funds raised through excise and loans for 1932 9 and subsequent years. Premier Stevens of New South Wales is authorized to pursue a home consumption price of 4 ½d a bushel amid unsettled conditions.
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Sydney
AL. Butler
South Australia
Canberra
B.S. B. Stevens
New World
South Wales
Billiards debate hints at tax rise to cover excess spend
Report notes possible overspend in current finances with £1500,000 allocated to Billiards in Pirie and other unspecified costs. Cabinet opposition to raising the sales tax from four to five percent is mentioned, while income tax increases are considered to meet extra expenditure. Names such as J F Jenkins, J Martin, and A Farrow appear among the involved figures.
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D. Key
C. Hosking
W. Spear
J. Hodge
J. Winter
A.V
M. B.condon
Martin
G. Edwards
J. F. Jenkins
J. Desartis
J. Martin
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K. Cooper
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T. Mayan
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Bose
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