Reconstituted Federal Cabinet Names Chifley Defence Minister
Canberra reports the Prime Minister unveiling a reconstructed federal ministry with J B Chifley as Defence Minister and J McNeill as a new portfolio holder. The roster lists ministers for defence, health, trade, works, home affairs, and transport among others, sworn in at Government House. A Nationalist caucus meeting discussed tabling a censure motion when Parliament reconvenes, details undisclosed.
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Canberra
Federal
J. H. Scullin
Industry
EG. Theodore—Treasur
Marsas
Eascative Council
Senate
FP. Brennan
Atwmney
A. E. Green
Radheraya
F. Forde
Trade and Customs
A. Blakeley
J. McMell
J. B. Chifley
Defence
Parker Moloney
J. Dooley
E. J. Holloway
C. E. Culley
Transport
Wat Service Homes
Government House
Secret criticism circulates in caucus over Lang clash
A secret document circulated among Mears Scallin and Theodore supporters in the Federal Caucus criticizes Premier Lang of New South Wales for inconsistency. It claims his Premiers Conference stance followed by repudiation would trigger financial panic and threaten the New South Wales Savings Bank without Commonwealth Bank rescue.
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Canberra
Hi Pas
Mears Scallin Ant
Theodore
J. , Lanz
New South Wales
New South Watrs ‘Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Defeat of Sen Daly Casts Regret in State Adelaide
Expressing regret at Senator J J Daly s defeat in the federal cabinet reshuffle Adelaide says Daly was unable to attend caucus due to ill health and had earned praise as Senate leader though his loss is marked by disappointment from Mr F F Ward state secretary of ALP noting high regard for Daly s leadership in South Australia.
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Adelaide
J.J. Daly
F.F. Ward
ALP
Sen. Daly
Senate
South Australia
Wand
Dted
Fire on Express Mail Carried Between Wellington and Auckland
A large quantity of mail was destroyed when a fire broke out on the express train between Wellington and Auckland last night. Several mail bags were saved along with the mail van.
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Wellington
Auckland
Chinese Politics Fray Over Constitution Rift
Reports from Shanghai claim a split in the Nanking government over the provisional constitution before the National Assembly convenes on May 5. General Hu Hanmin, chairman of the Legislative Assembly, opposes President Chiang Kai-shek and has resigned. Persistent unofficial reports say Hu is kept prisoner at Chiang’s Nanking residence, raising questions about legal effect and future peace.
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United. Service
Shanghai
Tureday
Nanking
National Assembly
Hu Hanmin
Legislative Assembly
Chiang Kalsheck
Hu Manmin
Chiang
South Australia Described as Tin Can Tied to Eastern States Flag
Jin D Bagot, organiser of the Citizens' League, stated that Sen. Waly had left and emphasized that South Australia is like a tin can tied to the tail of the eastern States flag, underscoring regional tensions.
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Jin. D. Bagot
Citizens' League
Sen. Waly
South Australia
Queensland Public Service Voluntary Salary Cuts Announced
The Premier Mr Moore said in Brisbane that all top public service officials not covered by the Public Service Act except judges have voluntarily agreed to salary cuts from 10 to 15 percent.
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Queensland
Brisbane
Moore
NSW Government Bill to buy flour for price control
Sydney's Legislative Assembly debated a Government measure to acquire flour imports from other states and resell at a higher price. Projected profit around £400,000 would fund relief for needy farmers, with the bill aiming to set maximum bread and product prices in New South Wales. Support between Nationalists and Country Party appeared likely.
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Sydney
Dunny
Leggislative Assembly
New South Wales
Country Party
Governor General of Canada Should Be Appointed by the King
London reports Mr Joward Ferguson High Commissioner of Canada spoke at a United Circle dinner and urged that the Governor General be nominated by His Majesty the King. He warned that partisan control could erode dignity and purpose, and feared dangerous political battles ahead.
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United Service
London
Joward Ferguson
Canada
United Circle
Theoffee
Explosion at Nobel Explosive Works in Melbourne Storm
A severe storm lashed Melbourne with heavy rain and hail as lightning struck the Nobel Explosive Company works in Deer Park. An acid trough exploded, windows shattered, and several employees suffered cuts from flying glass while 30 women and 30 men were withdrawn from the mixing room area. Damage extended to nearby Park Hotel and Melbourne railway offices as the storm raged.
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Melbourne
Wouthagel
Nobel Explosive — Company
Deer Park
Aver Park
Ning
Robbers Turn Tail In Footscray Hold-up
Two men attempted a robbery in Footscray early today aimed at fruiterer G. Stewart of Williamstown. Stewart, armed, fired two shots as the men fled in a stolen motor car, which he had noted the number of. No injuries reported.
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Melbourne
Footscray
G. Stewart
Williamstown
Stewart
Public confidence urged for recovery at Warrod's Ltd meeting
Sir William Burbridge of Warrod's Ltd says price drops have likely ended and foresees an upward trend. He urges the public to increase purchases of household and personal goods to revive trade. He warns that a revival depends on avoiding further tax burdens on trade and industry.
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United Service
London
William Burbridge
Warrod’s Ltd
Empire Air Mail Experimental Australia Flight Begins
Neville Stack will leave Croydon on April 1 in an experimental air mail run to Darwin and Merwin. The trip aims to demonstrate the practicability of a fast air mail service to Australia with a two day journey, only one day spent in Darwin.
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London
Australia
Neville Stack
Croydon
Merwin
Darwin
Export duty on sheep skins and wool rescinded
Canberra reports the federal labor minister announced the halfpenny per pound export duty on sheep skins and wool, effective December 47, is removed immediately and all paid duties will be refunded. The decision marks a reversal in export policy.
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Canberra
Federal
Labor Chacus Today
Arbitration Court clash over wage cut in gas industry
Mr C Crofts, fronting unions before the Arbitration Court, clashed with Chief Judge Dethridge over a proposed 0 per cent wage reduction for gas company workers. Judges warned against outside theatrics. Evidence on profits and prices showed heavy corporate losses, with adjournment reserved for Crfts to gather past profits data while hearings continued on storemen and pankers and the wagons case.
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Melbourne
C. Crofts
Arbitration Court
Dethridge
Mr. Crofts
Dettridge
Crofts
Stanley Lewis
Ballarat
Casilemaing
Gross
Micke
Themas
Newcastle
Feehy
Drake Brockmad
Cas
Detheidge
Flight to Cape Town by Reynolds and Pudsey
A perilous flight to Cape Town began today led by Misa Delphine Reynolds daughter of Sir James Reynolds and Prieht Lieut. Pudsey. They reject the Egypt route and instead fly along the desolate coasts of Morocco and the West African route. On return they will cross the Sahara to Algeria.
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United Service
London
Cape Town
Misa Delphine Reynolds
James Reynolds
House of Commons
Prieht Lieut
Pudsey
Egypt
Morocco
Sahara
Algeria
Blizzard Sweeps Britain Leaving Death Toll Unclear
Terrible cold and blizzard sweep Britain with lightning and heavy snow across London and southern England. Aberdeen lifeboat crew unable to launch as seas mount. a Dutch trawler capsized with 14 sailors feared dead. Three men drown near a Northumberland hill, another Aberdeen trawler wrecked but crew saved by rope rescue.
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United Service
London
England
Aberdeen
Northumberland
DEMENTED MOTHER DROWNS CHILDREN AT DAM SITE
Melbourne reports a distressed mother Mrs King aged three and three of her children drowned at a dam yesterday. Neighbors say drought fear pushed her to the breaking point after tense family strain. Authorities investigated as a community grieves the tragedy and a funeral is planned for the next day.
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Melbourne
King
Iis
Ates
Willie
Weihlara
Cularhn
Nix Mutter
Trevelyan Resigns From British Cabinet In Letter
Mr C P Trevelyan resigns as a cabinet minister in a letter to Ramsay MacDonald. He says he is out of sympathy with government policy and cannot remain a minister. He cites the present trade crisis and calls for socialist measures to save the country.
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United Service
London
CY. Tregvelyam
Ramsay Macdonald
Call to Women Mayoress Meeting in Port Pirie
A call to women in Port Pirie to form a sewing circle for clothing donations as winter nears. Mrs Middleton appeals for mothers and women with needle skills to meet in the afternoon to organize garments for children and families in need, aided by monetary donations from local supporters.
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Port Pirie
Heen
Neanes Jaen
Meddleton
Pirie
Wiig
Mane Garmov
Mra Middleton
INXS
Wwe
Mesdames J
Ding At Wat Institute
South Australia Clinch Victory by Six Wickets
South Australia wins by six wickets with solid batting and disciplined bowling. Key contributors include Walker and Ward with notable runs and a robust all round display from Tobin and Carlton as Carlton pair, while Faulkner and Abraham provided support. Final totals show South Australia overcoming a challenging target in a tense chase at the venue.
Metal Markets Snarl Amid Vast Exchange Quotation Confusion
A fragmented market report notes irregular quotations from the London Metal Exchange and Australasian dealers, with March figures uncertain and shipments teased for next month. Prices for copper and silver edge up while forward rates rise, and apparel items appear amid mixed shipments and prices.
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Arsieotiog
Lonton Metal Exchane
Cis
Stantarik
Ieee
Remark withdrawn over Town Clerk remarks in Port Pirie council
At a Port Pirie Town Council meeting Dr L Forgan withdrew a remark after the Mayor ordered him to. The dispute centered on whether Town Clerk E E Garrett and others were told of a visit to Adelaide related to the Auditor General's Department, with Garrett insisting the Adelaide trip was in his own time and not raised in council.
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E. E. Garrett
L. Forgan
MM. B. Middleton
Port Pirie Town
Forgan
Auditor- General's Department
Mr. Chase
Adelaide
Wainwright
Auditor-General's Department
JH. Rieschick
Electrician
Cr. Forgan
Dr. Forgan
Council
Ian
Idol
Wight
Hal
Miher Qatters
Garrett
Forean
Helen
Reeds
Renin
Forgant
Rouigh
Cr. Porgan
Dr. Foran
Pirie
Liostrom
Cr. Sjostrom
Sjostrom
Asti
Cr Siostrom
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James
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Teaete
Toba
Utvet
Sasi
E Walker
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Ob Walle
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Carlton
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Aiken
He Tobin
Sasi Hs Certiog
Marty
Asaelton
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Lew
Aviton
Hoover
Wehuriein
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Rae Dome
Waite
Foe Jus Hilton
Tok
South Austivalay
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Gap
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