New Governor General Appointment Sparks Australian Debate
The Australian government plans to appoint Sir Isaac as Governor-General, signaling a shift toward an Australian appointive approach. Trade Hall commemorates by raising the Australian flag, while Labor leaders argue for autonomy from Britain, amid talk of abolishing state governors and redefining the crown’s role.
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Melbourne
Trades Hall ‘Council
Trades Hall
A. Monk
Labor Party
1. Kearny
Australia
Mt W
Dovernor
Tasmania
Snanda
Whitus
Jewish Fraternity In Adelaide Reacts To Sir Isaac Isaacs Appointment
Adelaide observers praise Sir Isaac Isaacs appointment while noting party politics may color the move. Leaders contrast Labor approval with Opposition leader Butler’s wish for nonpartisan recognition. Melbourne rabbi Browe calls it a source of pride for the Jewish community amid broader Australian unity. In London Barnett Janner announces the appointment to a Jewish audience, prompting applause.
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Adelaide
Isaac Isaacs
WS. Butler
Sano Tsnaes
Rabb Browe
Melbourne
Sin Tsaac
lLatty Tsoape
Daisy Jacobs
Anntmer
Jacobs
Gleoele
London
Barnett’ Janner
Isaac Travor
Change in Australian Appointment Sparks Press Debate
British press comments on J H Scullin appointing Sir Isaac Isaacs as Governor General. The Times and Manchester Guardian discuss constitutional limits and Empire unity, noting King’s right of refusal and shifting balance toward sentiment over machinery in the Empire link.
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Uniteg _Service
London
J. H. Scullin
Jeane Tsanes
Australia
Wis
Nia Majesty
Soullin
Scullin
the Times
Issac Isaacs
Canberra
Manchester Guardian
Melbourne debate on temporary relief for farmers and lessees
The Attorney-General outlined a bill to provide one year of relief for farmers, lessees, mortgagers, and contract purchasers facing hardship. A board would manage assets and disburse funds covering living costs, farm supplies, and mortgage interest, with shorter terms for tenanted mortgagees. debate adjourned for nine weeks.
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Melbourne
Slater
Legislative Assembly
Arwyile
Farmera
NSW Upper House Clash Over Governor Premier
In Sydney on Wednesday the Opposition leader asked about a reported rift between Governor Sir Phillip Game and Premier Mr J. T. Lang on Legislative Council appointments. Lang said he would not disclose private talks but may consider releasing the full correspondence between them.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
T. Ry Bayin
Phillip Game
J. T. Lang
Legislative Council
Interest in British Circles Waited Service London
Controversy between Mr J T Lang Premier of New South Wales and Sir Phillip Gemny is discussed in London. The British outlet may let the matter take its constitutional course in the hands of the Government. Sir Dudley de Chair ex governor of New South Wales inserted the Dominions office.
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London
Tuesiday
J.T Lang
New South Wales
Phillip Gemny
Italian Migrants Not Allowed to Land in Australia
Sydney reports the Chief Boarding Inspector refused landing for 66 Italian migrants aboard the Uner Orford. No reason given. policy of immigration restriction implied. MIT official EL Fenton offered no further comment beyond group considerations and rational significance.
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Sydney
Customs Department
Mtr Brags
Prime Minister
Uner
Orford
Sim
Ukely
Australia
MIT
EL Fenton
Captured Missionaries Rescue Efforts Reported
Telegraphed updates from Peiping and Hankow describe missionaries Mrs Hayward and Miss Gomersal safely brought to tailhead after planned relief attempts. An official despatch notes emissaries negotiating for release of Rev Bert Nelson and Norwegian missionary N Tvedt, now captured by the First Red Army in northeast Hopen, with ongoing clashes causing heavy casualties.
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United Service
Peiping
Stables
Britis Legation
Hayward
Miss Gomersal
Permisson
Hankow
Bert Nelson
KN. Tvedt
First Red Army
Hopen
Nelson
Victorian Assembly Defeats Amendment on Salaries
Melbourne reports indicate the Hogan Government suffered a setback as a Labor amendment to protect public servants’ wages from Wages Board reductions was defeated 32 to 26 in the committee stage. Independent MPs Glowrey Gray and McLachlan sided with Nationalists and Country Party against the measure.
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Melbourne
Hogan
Legislative Assembly
Blackburn
Labor
Glowrey
Gray
McLachlan
Nationalis
Country Party
Menzies
Nat
Electricity Coivision
John Mottash
Allan
London
Meat Strike Orders Return to Work by Friday
The Industrial Commission in Sydney ordered meat strikers to return to work by Friday. The Saint dispute hearing will begin soon, and noncompliance could prompt the commission to require the union to show cause why its award should not be canceled. An employer’s representative noted stock at Homebush could not be arranged in time, so resumption was extended to the following Thisday.
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Sydney
Industrial Commission
Homebush
Sharp Rainstorm Hits Pike with Heavy Downpour
A severe rainstorm struck Pike for about fifteen minutes turning dry gutters into rivulets. The storm brewed all day and broke around evening, leaving very heavy rainfall and flooding in some areas. A Glen Farm resident reported registering 76 points in 20 minutes at his homestead.
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E G. Smith
Glen Farm
44 Hour Week Bill Proposed In Legislative Assembly
Minister for Labor and Industry J Baddeley gave notice of a bill to restore the 44 hour week and amend the Industrial Arbitration in today’s Legislative Assembly session.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Meat Industry Unions Protest Delays in Victoria
Slaughtermen and laborers from the Meat Industry Employes Union held a stopwork meeting in Victoria to protest employer delays in reaching an agreement for the next year. The union planned further action, while employers sought a 7/6 per 100 sheep and lambs cut, a 10 shilling weekly laborer reduction, and hours rising from 46 to 48.
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Melbourne
Lottery for Unemployed Veron Er At Canberra
Unclear OCR reads a Canberra notice about a lottery for the unemployed with fragmented wording and missing details. The readable parts indicate a public unemployment assistance event, but exact date, organizers, and location are uncertain due to the damaged text.
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Veron Er
Unemployed Relief Funds Discussed in Adelaide
Premier L. L. Bin announced a Christmas extra for the unemployed and described unemployment relief as currently totaling 14,500 pounds per week. The statement was delivered in Adelaide on Wednesday, highlighting government measures to ease hardship for jobless workers during the holiday period.
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Adelaide
Hoover proposes 30 million emergency relief act
President Hoover sought emergency funding up to 30 million to accelerate federal construction programs for the jobless and absorb unemployment. The deficit for the year was estimated at 236 million while he urged delaying other plans for government spending and warned a surplus of 6 million could be in sight for 193%.
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United Service
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Burnley Tragedy Exonerates Householder in Shooting
Melbourne Wednesday inquiry found Wil liam Ellis 56 a convicted criminal attempted to break into Whittington's residence at Burnley. Whittington, 64, justified in shooting Ellis as self defense for protecting his wife, though coroner noted unlawful intent and excused the act. Detective Rochford testified Ellis known as Walter Wing alias Williams Harris.
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Melbourne
Whittington
Wil- Lem Ellis
Westband Perrace
Burney
Bliss
Hal
Rochford
Fteisha
Emi Waefits
Walter Wing
Wal Wer Willams
Good
Harris
Follee
Elis
Police Halt Train Near Geelong in Major Arrests
Melbourne police acting on information halted a train near Geelong to arrest four men suspected of possessing and planning felonies. They discovered a motor vehicle, tarpaulin, and materials tied to illegal activity. William G. Bruhn and G. Fernson faced charges including possession and intent to commit a felony with additional counts linked to equipment rental. Bail set at £200.
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Melbourne
Weamsaay
Lethovidge
Geelong
Garry
Opogalag
Toy
Hint Wien
Ater
William G. Brunn
G. Fernson
Navin Xellenite
Bruhn
Duty on Tobacco Sees New Increase Across Tariffs
In ONNBERRA the Acting Minister of Customs Mr P Forde led a motion in the House of Representatives this afternoon to impose a higher duty on imported tobacco. The proposal also targets locally manufactured goods with higher rates and raises general and intermediate tariffs on wire by 52 tan, with details still under debate.
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Onnberra
P. Forde
Distressed Farmers to Meet in Adelaide
A large gathering convened by the Chamber of Commerce will bring twenty nine business houses and associations to discuss wheat grower prices. Representatives from banking trustee cultural pastoral and other interests will pool ideas to seek a solution and stabilise farm incomes.
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Adelaide
Weanerday
Chamber of Commerce
Wis
18 000 Miles Tour Ends Amid Desert Crossing
United Services reports G. E. Stuppam and J. Dixon concluded a world car trip of 18 000 miles visiting Canada the United States New Zealand Australia India Peru and Europe. They arrived in Cambridge on Tuesday noting the Australian desert as the most challenging stretch. The vehicle endured minor repairs with one rear tyre replaced earlier in the journey.
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United Service
London
Cambridge
Messrs
G. E. Stuppam
J. Dixon
Canada
United States
New Zealand
Australia
India
Perma
Europe
Dixon
Wage Inquiry Hears Copland On Reducing Wages
Professor Copland argued for wage reductions as a path to stabilizing income and boosting permanent improvements in employment. He warned deflation could lower capital values and stall recovery, while urging measured cuts to share of workers’ incomes to sustain demand and avoid harsher unemployment effects.
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Melbourne
Copland
Joe Vernminge
Pwson
Grofia
Grofis
Gopland
Ihel Park
Juign
Coplant
Calidren's Playground Final Meeting Held Evening
The final meeting of the Children's Playground Committee is scheduled for 19:10 at the Playground Passline pavilion this evening. Members were urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and safety measures.
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Calidren
al & G
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