Premiers to Hold Special Wheat Conference in Sydney
A hastened national effort to curb wheat production prompts a special Premiers conference in Sydney at 10 30 am Saturday. J G Latham Deputy Prime Minister secures agreement after telegraph and long distance calls with State representatives. Premier Butler signals cabinet support for London plan proposals and the urgent meeting. Sydney chosen for convenience by premiers Stevens of New South Wales and Butler of Melbourne with Queensland and New South Wales leaders in attendance.
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Adelaide
J. G. Latham
Sydney
London
Stevens
New South Wales
Lathan
Butler
Melbourne
Latham
Queensland
Only Means Conference to Determine Wheat Policy
Premier Sir Staley Argyle plans to travel to Sydney for a premiers conference on Sunday to discuss wheat restriction proposals. The Federal Government is expected to be represented by Mr Lahm possibly with the Prime Minister. Argyle said the gathering could be the only means of reaching a decision and that he has an open mind on the issue, noting that some form of control may be necessary to address special circumstances.
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Melbourne
Staley Argyle
Sydney
Lahm
Slaniey Argyle
Duty on cotton yarn proposed tariff item in Australia
Melbourne reports the Tariff Board inquiry on cotton yarns where D T Davies urged a new tariff to shield the cotton industry. He proposed counts up to 12 receive British preferential duties of 9d and 53 percent, with extra counts taxed at a farthing and an overall one halfpenny. He warned Japan devalues currency to challenge world markets as the inquiry continues.
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Melbourne
Tariff Board
D. TM. Davies
Rhaimuan
Davies Co-operative and Company Proprietary, Limited
Entian
Reduced Wool Freights Announcement to Stockowners
Adelaide notice from the Hallways Department informs the Stockowners Association that wool freights have been reduced. The communication was issued Thursday and directed to stockowners.
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Adelaide
Thursay
Mr Latham Speaks on Views at Earliest Moment
Sydney broadcasts report Acting Prime Minister Mr Latham said the special conference would be held in Sydney Saturday and urged all States to submit views at the earliest moment. He argued that wheat exporting countries should not conclude any agreement unless European producers also accept restrictions.
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Sydney
Latham
Commonwealth
Australia blamed for conference failure
London dispatches report mixed signals on the wheat conference. While American and French correspondents imply failure, Australian officials contend they presented enough proposals on price restriction and import responses to test other participants. The outcome awaits decisive moves from others.
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London
Wey
Ilamine Australis
Australia
Happy Night at Ideal Ball Ends in Carnival Atmosphere
The Teal Anniversary Ball was held in the Parish Hall last night with Cantelli baths and a balloon chase as novelties. Les Qaklands' Orchestra played while Mr. T. Turner served as MC. A capable committee arranged supper as dancing ran from 8 until 2 am with festive kuylichting effects enhancing the scene.
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Les Qaklands
T. Turner
Dancus
Pearson Leaves Barrier Hotel After Stay
Mr J L Pearson Inspector of Mines, who had been staying at Barrier Hotel, left Pirie yesterday as Mr EA Evan the overseas shipping representative in Australia of the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line is elected chairman of the Overseas Shipping Representatives Association.
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J. L. Pearson
Barrier Hotel
Pirie
EA. Evan
Australia
Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line
Overseas Shipping Representatives' Association
Accord
Melbourne
NOW NECESSITIES ARBITRATION HEARS TEXTILE WAGE CASE
The Full Arbitration Court heard arguments on the basic wage for textile workers. Judge Beeby noted women are now seen as necessities, not luxuries, while Chief Judge Dethridge stressed the need to consider what the country can afford and oppose sentimentalism. Union advocate Sheehan proposed living-cost adjustments. New South Wales opponents Lewis warned competition is fierce and high city rates could harm the industry. Judgment was reserved.
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Melbourne
Beeby Aid
Dethridge
Sheehan
Textile Workers’ Union
Salt Wales Indust Commission
Lewis
New South Wales
Still No Sign as Christin Fraser Crew Missing at Sea
In Melbourne the anxiety rises for the welfare of 17 crew aboard the colliery Christina Fraser. The vessel left Bulli New South Wales last Thursday for Cronulla and was last sighted by the Koranul off Island on Saturday. A large wireless-equipped boat from Point Cook joined the search aided by a triple-engined Fokker aircraft. The schooner Huta, four days overdue from Sydney, adds to the unease with no news of the mias by the Christina Fraser.
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Melbourne
Christina Fraser
Bulli
New South Wales
Crone
Island
Point Cook
Sydney
Ther
Pirie Selects Strong Northern Areas Team for Tomorrow
Pirie Football Association selectors finalised a potent Pirie side to face Northern Areas tomorrow afternoon at Memorial Oval. The squad includes MH Pawcott FHagerald Barr O Ghaughnessy Grocke Mount L Webb R Veitch Lay P Baker Laube H Wille A Walsh J E Beatt AL Waters Buck L Etcher Finn F Barr E Boot captain Laube vice captain Waters Finn 19th P Slyoun.
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Memorial Oval
Pirie Football Association
Pirie
Pirle
Temperature Readings From Yesterday in Brief
Yesterday recorded a maximum of 60.3 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended at 8.30 am was 47 degrees. The day’s high reached 51.9 degrees by 4.30 pm.
Ottawa Agreement Should Be Placed Beyond Criticism Says Sir Henry Gullett
Sir Henry Gullett urges the government to declare Australia’s Ottawa Agreement stance beyond criticism at the earliest moment and before year’s end. He wants tariff revision carried through from the election and warns tariff talks could monopolize Parliament next year. He again advocates strengthening the Trade Board unit.
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Melbourne
Henry Gullett
Customs
Australia
Ottawa
Henry
Butter Exports Reach 400,264 Tons From Commonwealth
A Smewaar report states butter exports from the Commonwealth total 4040,575 boxes weighing 400,264 tons from July 11, 1932, to June 24, 1933, up 301,073 boxes or 8,777 tons from the prior year. State breakdown cites Victoria 4,521,015 boxes, Queensland 1,330,675, New South Wales 761,228, South Australia 165,689, Tasmania 70,737, Western Australia 40,3498.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Victoria
Queensland
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
Latvian Deportee Stoihl Captured After Escape at Port Adelaide
Josef Stoihl, the Latvian from the motor ship Bultaren who fled Port Adelaide on Tuesday, was captured near Beaport early today. He was taken to Tort Adelaide Police Station and later moved to Adelaide Gaol awaiting deportation. Stoihl denied his identity at first, then admitted he was the escaped deportee.
Government rejects cinema import tax cut proposal
Senator A J McLachlan announced the government would not accept the Senate amendment lowering duties on imported films from one shilling to fourpence a foot. The government warned against allowing importing interests to steer policy.
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Canbdrra
A.J. McLachlan
Senate
Sim
Ita
Metal markets Arplaide reports in London quotations
Australian Mines and Metals Association notes from London Metal Exchange quotes for June 28 show copper spot at 7 44/9, three months at 37 16/10, best selected 40 7/5 to 41 5/ and wires around 61 45/ton. Lead spot 43 16/3 ton, tin standard spot 225 7/6, silver cash 4/46 1/ notations, gold open market price around 6 2/4 ounce.
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Arplaide
Advicrs
Australian Mines and Metals Association
London Metal Exchange Mide
Bilver
Murray Tragedy Victim Drowned at Harbor
Continuing at Victon Harbor the body of Capt Samuel Armfield of Goolwa is sought after he was drowned on Manny. Mounted Constable McCrae and Messrs William Jack and Roy Armfield spent a fruitless day yesterday. Searchers plan to stay out all night tonight.
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Victon Harbor
Samuel Armfeld
Goolwa
Manny
Gonsteble McCrae
William Jack
Roy Armfield
Astraea in Melbourne An Unexpected Arrival
The Astraga Imperial Airways plane landed at Essendon Aerodrome at 1 30 pm today, ahead of the planned reception. Major Brackley flew over the city and returned at 2 30 pm with a squadron of escorting planes.
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Astraea
Melbourne
Astraga
Ieble Imperial Airways
Essendon
Brackley
Better Playing Fields For Lacrosse Discussed
The Lacrosse Association discussed improving parkland playing areas with support for Bush moves. Members urged cooperation among park users and pledged practical backing to move toward better conditions, noting examples like the Children's Meyeround.
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Pirie
J. Beoleher
Mme. W. Riddle
T Waa
Lacrosse Association
R. Merling
Meyeround
Sooleher
Kingsford Smith Plans Tasman Return Flight?
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith intends to fly the Southern Cross to New Zealand again late this year. Before the Tasman crossing the plane engines will be completely overhauled. He will depart for London soon by steamer and aims to return by air using a new Percival monoplane.
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Sydney
Charles Kingsford Smith
New Zealand
Tasman
Sir Charles T
London
Labor Unity Drive Shifts Toward State Autonomy
In a friendly exchange, the triennial Australian Labor Party conference seeks unity with the New South Wales State Labor Party. NSW indicates readiness to confer on unity while insisting on state autonomy as talks proceed. The industrial committee opts for a 40-hour week with later recommendations of a 44-hour plan, jobless power, and a union-preference framework. another report urges pensions restoration and critiques Lyons government reforms.
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Australian Labor Party
Australia
Labor Party
New South Wales
State Labor Party
Yesteriay Henriennial
Ferengy
Graves
Conferenos
Department of Industrial Statistics
Lyons
Diphtheria Spread Alarms Adelaide Health Board Appeal
The Central Board of Health appeals to parents and others to cooperate in checking the diphtheria outbreak, which has alarmingly increased, as authorities urge diligence and public health measures.
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Adelaide
Central Board of Health
Combating Lucerne Flea Parasite Importation Into Australia
Efforts to curb lucerne flea by sending over 100 bdellid mites from Perth to Adelaide by air mail within a month. Experiments planned to assess risks of introducing the mites into South Australia. The lucerne flea, a major Australian pest, strips and skeletonises lucerne with an estimated 180 million fleas per acre in affected parts.
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Adelaide
Air Mall
Perth
South Australa
Australia
Warrant issued for arrest of hospital clerk in £1700 theft
A warrant has been issued for Graham Eric Chaplin after £1700 was stolen from the Inspector General of Hospitals offices in Rundle Street City. Chaplin, 30, of Lancaster Avenue, Reade Park, has been missing since yesterday afternoon. Police warn all stations and a cordon blocks city exits as detectives pursue him. Chaplin is described as strong, thickset, dark complexioned with dark hair and a clean shave. Further money was withdrawn today from Commonwealth Bank for payment to Parkside Mental Hospital, funds to be used for that purpose. Chaplin has worked since 1915 in the hospital department, with close knowledge of office routines.
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Adelaide
Kaplin
Commonwealth Bank
Star of Parkside Mental Hospital
Inspector-General of Hospitals Department
Labor Day Committee Rejects Amalgamation Plan
The Labor Day Celebration Committee tonight rejected a scheme for amalgamation with the United Trades and Labour Council.
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Trades Hall Council
Adelaide
United Trades , Ng Labor Council
Australian pipes tariff clash in Senate vote
In Canberra the Senate debated pipes duties as Sen Duncan Hughes moved to cut the British pipe tariff from 35 to 25 percent. Sen Sampson called Australian made pipes horrible, saying smokers did not want them. The amendment failed 19 to 8.
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Senate
Duncan Hughes
Sen
Sampson
New Governor for Victoria Expected Transfer
London reports no final decision yet on the Victoria governorship but states Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, governor of South Australia, is likely to move to Melbourne. Melbourne dispatch notes Acting Chief Justice Sir Frederick Mann’s tenure extended to September 30, with initial plans for a six month term replaced by a three month term. The Lieutenant-Governor announced Government House readiness and an early additional appointment.
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London
Victoria
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
South Australia
Adelaide
Melbourne
Victorian Executive Council
Frederick Mann
Frederick
Appointment shifts in NSW judiciary Chief Justice lineup
NSW Sydney reports Acting Chief Justice Sir John Harvey will assume the role in January as Sir Philip Street retires. Sir Tom Harvey is slated to become Chief Justice thereafter, reshaping the top of the territory’s court system.
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Sydney
John Harvey
Philip Street
Tom Harvey
Victorian Deficit To Be Kept Within Bounds
At the Premiers Conference the maximum deficit for 1933 34 in Victoria was set at £800000 while ministers intend to honor the Premiers Plan and pursue economies. Unemployment relief taxation may be reimposed but some tax relief is hoped for taxpayers.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Cave
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