Tangled debate on confidence motion in Victoria government
In the Victorian Legislative Assembly Mr Dunstan Leader of the Country Party moved a motion for confidence in the Argyle Government amid bitter interruptions. He argued UAP losses and electoral shifts, defending Country Party support for the coalition and predicting a Dunstan led ministry if the government falls. The ministerial lineup was outlined with Dunstan as premier and treasurer and other Country Party names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Dunstan
Country Party
Argyle
Duystan
United Australia Party
Dra
Hiwer
Martin
Thunston
Timites Australia Party
Treasury
Stanley Argyle
Dunstaill
Labor
Denstan
Bourrhier
Agriculture
Mines
Mr. Old
Lind
Mackred
Escape attempt during police escort in North Melbourne
Raymond Cullen aged 22 and an accomplice allegedly robbed Miss K Richards of £53 at Kensington. While being returned to North Melbourne police station Cullen leapt from a van but fled a short distance before turning back and surrendering when a constable pressed the chase with a revolver in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Raymond Cullen
North Melbourne
K. Richards
Kensington
Cullen
Waneeman
Behine
Constabs Fehawn
Gonstable Wanseman
Wangeman
Race Crash in Sydney Kills Riders at Ancient Meeting
A 1885 Sydney event saw 4 of 14 starters finish the second division of a flying match when a motorist struck. Riders Labour Girl Juanita TRE Siitortat among the dead or injured. Stewards opened an inquiry as witnesses testified.
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Sydney
Tre Siitortat
Juanita
Trey
German Demands After Berlin Talks Reveal Powers Clash
Berlin reports state British and German ministers ended talks satisfied with direct discussions. The Daily Telegraph notes deep disagreements on key issues, with Britain and Germany asserting divergent security aims. Germany reportedly seeks an army 50 percent larger than France, matching air power with Britain and France, and a 100,000 ton fleet plus capital ship equality, while Russia's forces remain a sticking point.
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Berlin
Europe
Daily Telegraph
Germany
France
Britain
Miller
Russig
Tax collected wrongly protest to government in Canberra
Representatives from several organisations protested to Acting Commonwealth Treasurer Mr. Caney against legislation to retain £250,000 found by the Wien Court as collected via sales tax on secondhand goods. The deputation urged withdrawal of the bill and challenged the income tax commissioner's collection. Mr. Casey said he would present the representations to the Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Caney
Commonwealth
Wien Court
Taz Cosmisatoner
Casey
Petrol tax Adelaide plan by acting premier
In Adelaide on Wednesday Acting Premier Mr G Ritchie announced a petrol tax plan. The statement outlined how the scheme would be divided for use and its aims in revenue generation and public policy.
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Adelaide
G. Ritchie
Unusual Eyes Man Who Confessed in Adelaide
A 29 year old man, described as tall with grey eyes and unusual eyes, escaped from Parkside Mental Hospital Adelaide. He claimed to have murdered a woman in London in 1934 and to have strangled a woman, leaving her body in an empty shop. Police issued a general lookout and expect his recapture. he has a history of murder fixation but showed no violence while detained. He traveled England, Scotland, and Australia prior to 1933 aboard the steamer Moreton Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Parkside
London
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
England
Scotland
Australia
Moreton Bry
Wehiteh
Pirie Aerodrome May Be Improved
Pirie aerodrome seeks a share of the 35 000 pounds allotted by the Commonwealth Government for improving landing grounds in Australia. The mayor Mr W H Threadgold said a letter to Federal authorities is being sent to note Pirie’s landing ground and request the allocation. Improvements needed include removal of bushes and labor to be used, with an estimate that 390 pounds could be spent locally. The measure aims to provide unemployment relief and enhance Australia’s landing ground system.
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Australia
W. H. Threadgold
Eoe. Garrew
Pirin
Gold robbery suspects for trial at Croydon Aerodrome heist
London reporters say IL Swanland, Silvia Mastardo, and John O'Brien were committed for trial over a March 5 to 6 theft at Imperil Airways Croydon Aerodrome. Three boxes of gold weighing 720 lb vanished from the strong room, valued at about £21,000, with no signs of force on locks or doors.
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Recorder
London
IL Swanland
Silvia Mastardo
John O'Brien
Croydon
Croydone Aerodre
Imperil Airways
Paris
Farewell to Rev J J Kilmartin and family in Pirie
The Methodist Church Pirie hosts nearly 200 for a farewell to Rev J J Kilmartin Mrs Kilmartin and daughter Gwen as they prepare to move to Naracoorte after three years at Central Mission The event in Central Hall Alexander Street featured tributes from Ministers Fraternal and local circles and recalled Kilmartin's ministry and support from his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pirie
Young Men's Christian Association
J. J. Kilmartin
Kilmartin
Gwen Kilmartin
Naracoorte
Central Mission
Central Hall
Alexander Street
Mesdames Webber
Lewis
Anderson
E. J. Wills
Wills
H. A. de la Rue
Godspeed
W. F. Clarke
Risdon Park
Wandearah
de la Rue
S. Milnes
Solomontown
Solomontown Friends
Milnes
K'lartin
A. E. Jones
Tad Be
T. H. Anderson
Betty Mitchell
T. D. Barber
G. Nawvion
June Polpe
V. Karram
Barber
C. Bottriff
Mitchell. Memibers
Ladies’ Guild
No Jews in News In Germany Cables Expulsion Seen
Recorder Special notes a policy in Germany deeming Jews as non Aryan with potential lifelong expulsion from journalism amid a new wave of anti-Semitic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Spite and Pique Lawer Attacks Police in Court
In Truffle Court today lawyer Mr WH G Alderman attacked police tactics surrounding the case of Frank Henry Lewis a Glenebi Wis bookmaker charged with dangerous driving. Alderman claimed the police sought a late charge out of spite and that Lewis car had been held since December. The hearing adjourned after statements that the present charge altered from the original and Lewis not served with summons. Lewis was previously acquitted of manslaughter over a collision near St Leonards on December 4 1934 where a motor car he drove was involved on Anzac Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Giuke
WH. G. Alderman
Frank Henry Lewis
Glenebi
Wis
Lewis
L. 2. Clarke
Aldeman
T Hat Lalik
Pranels
John Johns
St. Léonards
Anzac Highway
Novar Gardens
St. Leonards
Ireland Raids Net 80 IRA Arrests in Dublin
Police conducted raids on houses of Irish Republican Army members in Dublin searching for arms and treasonous documents. About 80 men were arrested and detained at Bridgewell Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Bridgewell Prison
Myer Estate in Australia To Benefit Family and Charity
Sidney Bievski Myer, governing director of Myer Emporium, died last September in Melbourne. Estate valued at £6,000 realty and £916,312 personal, with assets abroad. About £97,000 set aside as the Sidney Myer Fund for religious, educational, and charitable purposes. One fifth of the estate to provide income for the widow and then share among children after her death. Income from one tenth will be shared by E. B. Myer and Norman Myer. Three tenths for sons Kenneth and Sidney at age 30 upon meeting conditions and securing suitable positions in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sidney Bievski Myer
Myer Emporium
Victoria
Sidney Myer
E. B. Myer
Norman Myer
Kenneth
Sidney
Busine
Swiss Protest Over Journalist Kidnap Sparks Neutrality Debate
In Bern today Foreign Minister Motte pressed Germany over the abduction of German journalist Berthold Jacob from Strasbourg. Jacob, active in anti Nazi propaganda, was lured to Basel and sent to Berlin for trial. Swiss police also arrested Nazi journalist Hans Wenemann for the Decoy scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Herr Motte
Switzerland
Berthold Jacob
Strasbourg
Basle
Berlin
Hans Wenemann
Jacob Fo Basle
Charges Against Holdens
In Canberra on Wednesday White the Minister of Customs told the House of Representatives the Federal Government would gladly investigate charges by Index distributors that General Sotore Holdens Limited were pricing motor bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
White
Clarrison
House of Representatives
General Sotore-Holdens Limited
Cricket Talks Sydney Hearing Reveals Bradman Salary
At a Sydney hearing on Lionel Lunn's £8000 wrongful dismissal claim against Radio Station 2UE Cecil Stevenson testified that Bradman received £1500 for cricket talks. The station paid Bradman £4000 and £500 from two newspapers. The hearing was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lionel Lunn
2UE
Cecil Stevenson
Bradman
Heid Bradman
Supposed Crash at Sea Reported Near Calcutta
Agyab or Calcutta bound vessel may have crashed at sea. A search by seaplanes is planned after the crew member failed to reach Calcutta on schedule. No news has been received regarding his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Akyab
Seaplanea
Brook's train to Karachi via Jodhpur after Calcutta stop
Brook reached Calcutta at 6 30 am and spent the night in a paddy field in Sunderbans district. After refuelling the aeroplane he departed for Karachi via Jodhpur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Brook
Sunderbands
Karachi
Jodhpur
House Debates Contempt Over Stock Exchange Letter
Mr Blain moved that the House find E G Blackmore guilty of contempt for a letter alleged to reflect on members of the House and a threat. Blain read letters about Arnheim Land Development signed in Blackmore's name. He cited Blackmore's letter claiming the Stock Exchange would welcome an apology or face newspaper pressure. Blain said public delinquents should not threaten MPs and that the Stock Exchange has lent itself to a wild gamble in a dishonest company's shares. The debate adjourned until tomorrow.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
E. G. Blackmore
Sydney Stock Exchange
Blain
Northern Territory
Arnheim
Sombany
Blackmore
Mr. Blain
Prb- Heily
The
Stock Exchange
Amheim Land Development Company
Temperature Readings From Yesterday Reported
The Thermometer shows yesterday's high at 80.1 degrees. The 24 hour minimum ended at 8:30 am was 53.5 degrees.
Solomontown Police tied to Saturday duties and local visits
Constable J W Garner takes on duties for Sat G and Noblet during holidays. Railway Tennis Club hosts Mr and Mrs G E S White and Miss Betty White on Pirie Club courts. Mr White named station master at Port Adelaide. Miss Glora Lutjens visits Pirie. Several visitors stay at Royal Exchange Hotel with Adelaide arrivals. Notables include Mian Gaul Reynolds, radio broadcaster, and Mr BR E Berry, country supervisor of the Royal Automobile Association. Rev H H Forder moves from Ceduna to Kingston. Community farewell for Mrs S L Jury at Pine Congregational Wollen's. Birthday wishes to Mrs H Reed. afternoon tea and musical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garner
Solomontown
Sat. G
Noblet
Railway Tennis Club
G. E. S. White
Betty White
Pirie Club
White
Port Adelaide
R. Blair
Adelaide
Royal Exchange Hotel
Mian Gaul, Reynolds
Australia
3CL
Pirie
Arrier Hotel
BR. E. Berry
Royal Automobile Association of
S.A
H. H. Forder
Ceduna
Kingston
Wollen's
Ould
Mra. SL
Mra. H. Reed
Reid Street
Reed
Jury
Federal Basic Wage Court Proposes Broad Increases Across Trades
The Federal Basic Wage Court outlines tentative margins across metal trades. Increases range from 1/ to 4/ in divisions including electrical, boilermaking, ship construction, ironworking, and toolmaking, with some trades left on existing margins. Union access to works will be limited to one representative weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mke
Dew
Arro Muchamles Holdings
Delliers
Union Ofiata
Trade negotiations with Australian delegation under dispute
Mr. 7. H. Thomas secretariat for the Dominions prepares to meet the Australian delegation to discuss obligations under article 20 of the Aliani Serenum. British objections loom, with a general statement and evidence detained, as Commonwealth delays full implementation and Australia remains armed for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
H. Thomas
Dominions
Wulay
Commonwealth
Freud
Aoswalla
Centenary Air Race Costs Reveal Shortfall
A financial statement for the Centenary Air Race shows total expenses including a £10,000 prize, receipts of £5,199, and a shortage around £48,971. The Dirwin to Melbourne leg cost £2,025 to organise while the rest of the route spent £6,401 due to heavy Australian exchange rates. Major items include entry fees £14,007 and profits from Mildenhall aerodrome and subscriptions, with Gleitz Indian subscriptions and Flemington Racecourse receipts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filbourne
Dirwin
Melbourne
T Hp
Australia
Mildenhall Aerodrome
Flemington
Prest Limited New Winter Goods for Men and Boys
Hundreds of pounds of new winter stock have arrived in the mens and boys section from Australian manufacturers. Cardigans and zippers, overcoats in tweeds and navy velours, wide range of hats, winter weight pajamas, ready made suits, travelling and bush rugs, Marshall’s shoes, and new winter underwear with prices from 2/6 to 9/11. Early inspection advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Marshall's
Mascot
Boys Clothing Store Offers New Sweaters and Socks
Advertises boys wear with new stock of sweaters pullovers zip lumbers and golf socks in sizes six to twelve. Notes prices 1 shilling 6 pence 1 shilling 11 pence 2 shillings 6 pence per pair. Knickers stocked in cotton tweeds melange and serge priced from 2 shillings 11 pence to 6 shillings 11 pence per pair.
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Vite Austria Party
Bailey
Dr. Harris
Ani
Mr. Goudie
Messrs. Hyland
Bussau
Tuckeil
Pye
Mer
Pistol Q Menace
Russia
Homicide
Federal
J. J
Mrs. Kilmartin
Gwen
Tennyson
W. J. Odgers
Tennyson Ciusc
F. J. Chesson
Tennyson Sunday School
Chesson
MCA
Ron Wellington
Cen
H. Anderson
Central Choir
Betty McMillan
J. Clark
Central Christian Endeavor Society
Ireland
S. B. Myer
Cricket Talks
Ricefield
Glora Lutjens
P. “Lutjens
Main Road
Mr. Both
J. H. Both & Co
Caltowle
J. Dixon
Ackland Manufacturing Company
L. E. Shepley
Bowen
Wallaroo-Mt. Lyell
Prests Limited
XOS
AT Prests Limited
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