Wage Reduction Case Crofts Seeks Unions Support
Mr Crofts argues against wage cuts citing Professor Irvine and world overproduction while millions remain unemployed. Judge Dethridge notes wages fell due to past faults and warns against introducing pound notes or bonds that overexpand credit. He stresses global economic strains and limited ability to reform a fragmented world. case adjourned for further argument.
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Crofts
Prof
Irvine
Sydney University
Dethridge
Draper
Judge Dethridge
Moonta Murderer Reprieved by Executive Council
Arthur Thomas James who was condemned for the murder of Mrs. Cadd at Moonta had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Executive Council. He showed no emotion, read in the condemned cell, and played draughts with the warder. No fixed term exists in South Australia, but remission requests may be later considered. His mother Mrs. James from Moonta expresses hope he atones during his term.
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Adelaide
Arthur Thomas James
South Australia
Broadcasting Commission Bill allows ads by sponsors
Radio Control Canberra reports that a Broadcasting Commission Bill will let stations broadcast advertisements with sponsor acknowledgments. The commission will appoint members for five years and promote local talent, including forming a national orchestra, taking over July 4. Growth of stations to meet Australia’s needs noted.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Australia
Inspector Murphy Leaves Port Pirie for New Post
Inspector M. J. Murphy and his family depart Port Pirie today to assume duties as Superintendent of Yalaki Labor Prison on March 14. Inspector W. F. Johns arrives to succeed Murphy and will take over his duties in Port Pirie today.
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M. J. Murphy
Port Pirie
Yalaki Labor Prison
W. F. Johns
Inspector Murphy
Railways Revenue Up But Shortfall Remains
The monthly financial statement shows rising railway revenue but a need for substantial gains to meet the budget. Premier L. L. Hill aims for 2,750,000 from railways, yet 1,000,000 short so far. State expenditure remains tightly controlled as expenditure estimates of 11,6,000 and revenue of 10,192,000 are not expected to deviate much.
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Adelaide
Railways
L. L. Hill
Melbourne shooting witnesses link Adams and Williams to bank holdup
Eyewitnesses testified in Melbourne that James Adams and Harold Williams fired shots during the Flinders Lane holdup on November 20, stealing £980. Constable Mewand said the incident happened in a flash and identified the suspects, while Constable Hoskens saw Williams fire. Storeman Bartley linked the money transfer to Coles and Company. Witnesses described sightings of others resembling various accused men, and the trial adjourned until tomorrow.
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Melbourne
James Adams
Harold Willigme
Flinders Lane
Mewand
Adams
Williams
Hoskens
Nlewand
Willams
Wiliam Bartley
Coles and Company
Derham
Lawrence Stanway
Hugh Martin
Joseph McGregor
Stanway
Wiliams
Chinese Troop Buildup Threatens Japanese Front Lines
From Shanghai on Wednesday Gen Shirakawa warns China over concentrated hostile troops near Japanese defences. Trenches are dug and defences erected risking a clash if Chinese cross into the Japanese zone. In Beijing, Chiang Kai-shek is named commander in chief of the Chinese armed forces.
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Shanghai
Shirakawa
Chiang Kaishek
Advances Alleged in City Company Secretary Case
In Adelade Wednesday Herbert Miller Haines, company secretary, claimed his firm advanced him between £30,000 and £40,000 without security for private purchases. He denied stealing three cheques totalling £2,710 and said he repaid all but £360. The case involves Fischer Copley and Mc Lachlan Limited and accusations about minute book tampering by directors.
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Adelame
Herbert Miller Haines
Fischer
Col Brinsmead Welcomed After Injury In Dutch Plane Crash
Col Brinsmead Comptroller of Civil Aviation returned to Melbourne aboard a vessel after serious injuries from a Dutch plane crash near Abel. He was welcomed at Wilart by aviation figures and friends including Mr Shepherd, Me Macfuire, Capt Johnson, and Major Coleman. Unclear if he will enter hospital for further treatment.
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Melbourne
Aero Glub
Shewer Nieuw Zeeland
H.C. Brinsmead
Abel
Wilart
Nmber of
Aviation
Shepherd
Defence
Me. Macfuire
Capt. Johnson
Major Coleman
Air Board
Col. Brinamead
Rospital
Council fined for underpaying worker under award terms
Prospect Council was fined 54 in costs for breaching the award by employing Andrew Valshga at reduced rates. The case was described as a test for the A.W.U. with Valshga hired to provide horse and drag work at 13/6 a day instead of the 48/ a day award rate.
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Prospect Council
Leas
A.W.U
Andrew Valshga
Great Manhunt Ends in New South Wales Arrest
Sydney detectives conducted a state wide search by disguising as swagmen to interview a man linked to a December incident. A party from Sydney arrested a suspect at Catherine Hill Bay near Newcastle as moonlit pursuit concluded at Central Court with William Morton aged 26 charged.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Manier
Catherine Hil Bay
Newcastle
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Probe Expands
Hopewell New Jersey reports police widening the probe into the Lindbergh kidnapping. investigators consider a household member possible involvement while Col Charles Lindbergh seeks the missing infant. Federal police and prohibition agents assist local authorities as the search intensifies.
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Hopewell
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Charles Lindberg
America
Prohibition
Capone Offers Reward Over Lindbergh Kidnap Says He Is Horrified
In a prison cell Capone known as Scarface condemns the Lindbergh kidnapping. He offers two thousand pounds for information leading to the child's recovery and the capture of the kidnappers. He says he would help if released and expresses sympathy for the Lindbergh family.
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Scarface
Capone
Lindberghs
England's year of danger and opportunity noted by Chamberlain
Mr. Neville Chamberlain told a unionist meeting in London that 1931 marked England's year of danger and 1932 would be England's year of opportunity. observers noted a remarkable shift in national affairs over the past six months.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
England
Deficit Cuts UK Revenue Improves Treasury Balance
During the last week revenue of £ nine thousand four hundred arrived, reducing the aggregate Treasury total to £ thirty-seven million. The deficit narrows as receipts offset prior shortfalls and strengthen fiscal position.
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London
Treasury
Retired sailor Jack Tyrrell recalls Royal Australian Navy service
In Melbourne, Jack Tyrrell, a veteran of sailing ships and Australia’s Royal Navy, reflects on decades at sea. Born 1867 in Ireland, he shipped at thirteen, circled the Horn three times, and later served on Victoria and Cerberus era vessels and gunboats.
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Melbourne
Jack Tyrrell
Royal Australian Navy
Battieis
Ireland
Australia
Recommendations of Conference on Railways Reform
The Australian transport conference report from Canberra on Wednesday urges establishing a control board to curb political influence in railway administration. It criticizes governance in railways, calls for a control board, and notes widespread underfunding and depreciation shortfalls, especially in New South Wales.
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Canberra
Acignedes
Matt
Sytemaber
gouakierniLen
Sdealalgher
Craltwepmeat
Police arrest ringleaders amid planned demonstrations
Twenty nine ringleaders have been arrested and five well known communist leaders are being hunted. The city prosecutor warned no mercy for anyone proved to have taken part in the riots and said another demonstration was being planned with police ordered to place all demonstrators behind Dare.
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Dare
Yacht Toddy destroyed on Challenge Island rocks near Auckland
A racing yacht named Toddy foundered against Challenge Island rocks off Auckland while en route to Sydney. Owner Mr Tambs, his wife, and two children clung to wreckage until a launch rescued them at the last moment. They suffer shock and exposure from the incident.
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Auckland
Challenge Island
Tasman
Mr. Tambs
Sydney
Fight At Gaol Convicts Attack Warders With Knife
Convicts at the gaol engaged warders in a violent clash using a knife causing injuries. Police and medical staff responded as guards secured the facility and began an investigation into the assault and its underlying causes.
WISATION AT MAITLAND MAITLAND
Three warders were started by a prisoner at Maitland jail during a disturbance in a cell. The warders went to quiet two noisy prisoners when they found the cell barricaded with a table. They forced an entrance and were assaulted by a man wielding a table knife. They were not seriously hurt.
Sterling Rise Hits New York Order Sparks Market Flurry
The Daily Express notes a sharp sterling rise after a New York order boosted confidence. From an overnight level of three dollars eight cents the rate jumped to seven and a quarter. The gain is expected to slow foreign demand for British goods.
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London
Weanenday
Merting
New York
Daily Express
Army Cuts Saving of 3 442 000 Pension of Services MPecorder
The British Army estimates in the House of Commons show a saving of 3 442 000 pounds compared with last year. The reduction results from drastic economy and suspension of many essential services, with total spending at 36 488 000 pounds.
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London
House of Commons
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