Stolen £10,000 Mailbag From Canberra Express
In Canberra a mailbag containing £10,000 in £1 and £5 notes was stolen in transit from Sydney to Canberra. The bag, sent from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, was swapped for a decoy. Police suspect the robbery occurred en route and involved someone with courier knowledge. The stolen notes total 4000 five-pound bills and 3000 one-pound notes. their serials are known. Despite the loss, cash was available today to honor civil servants’ cheques.
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Canberra
Sydney
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Merain
Caltigra
Ne ’Abbery
Ardetat
Crossing Collision Claims Driver in Melbourne
Melbourne report from Masledd Crossing where Edward Dowling of Heidelberg, 55, died when a gravel truck was struck by a tram. Four men aboard jumped clear just before impact. Dowling died instantly, while Joseph Jackson, Joh Draper were lightly injured and Harry Shearn Gilford Perry escaped unhurt.
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Melbolane
Devel
Masledd
Edward Dowling
Heidelberg
Mindelberg
Harry Shearn
Gilfford Perry
Southern Cloud search relief boots for Yea district men
One hundred men in the Yea district who wish to continue the search for the Southern Cloud will receive four pairs of boots a tunic and a pair of trousers from the Defence Department. The Chief Secretary is arranging supplies and is consulting the Defence Department about rations.
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Melbourne
Yea
Defence Department
Te Defence Department
Flight to Australia Breaks Weather Hurdle Again
Captain Neville Stack and J R Chaplin resumed a 21 day Darwin flight after fog forced an earlier return. They took off at 4 30 this morning from Lympne on a second attempt. Stack praised clear weather and saw Cape Gris Nez and the English coast before the engine faltered, likely from a dirty jet. They planned a third attempt once the engine is overhauled.
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London
United Service
Neville Stack
J. R. Chaplin
Darwin
Lympne
Capt Stack
Cape Gris Nex
Gandhi Consents to Shoot Movie Camera Scene
In Calcutta on Thursday United Service reports M. K. Gandhi agreed to participate in a film sequence for a newsreel. The event marks Gandhi’s first involvement with a motion picture camera, signaling a rare public engagement with cinema.
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United Service
Calcutta
M. Gandhi
Pirie Football Association Plans Season Despite Oval Ban
The Pirie Football Association will push ahead with its programme this season despite being barred from Memorial Oval. Matches will be held at Globe Oval or parklands while efforts continue to persuade Slacks and Proprietors Giubs to withdraw opposition. A royal tourism meeting drew a strong turnout and local business support to offset costs, with St Marks and Proprietary Clubs backing the plan to proceed.
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Pirie Football Association
Memorial Oval
Globe Oval
Parklands
Giubs
Leanise
Wing Football Association
Yul
Yates
Mie
M. Bt
Middleton
J. Farrell Tohwirman
Thy Solomontown Club
St Mark's
Globe
Globe Eal
Marine Cooks Award Case Seeks NSW Coastal Shipping Change
In Melbourne on Friday the Industrial Arbitration Court heard the Stating Cooks Bakers and Butchers Union apply to cancel their Federal award as it affects New South Wales coastal shipping. The case sparked dispute with the New South Wales Coastal Steamshipmen Association and featured arguments about long standing colonial and Commonwealth control of the industry. The court reserved its decision with judges noting potential shifts in coal and mining sectors and possible reinstatement by the Commonwealth if needed.
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Melbourne
Cooks, Bakers, and Butchers
New South Wales
New South Wales Coastal Steamshipeners Association
Bes
Iat
Mensis’ Tiehope
Mooney
Oasia
M. W. Aturrosk
Drake Brockman
Tethridge
Iourt
Australian Workers’ Union
BAS. Pty. Ltd
State
Industrial Court Court
Port Pirie
St Minis
Conser Wan
Yerehdy
Comrne
May Day clash at Port Adelaide arrests eight communists
In Port Adelaide police dispersed a Communist led May Day demonstration. Eight men including Thomas Claudius McGillick and William John McMahon were arrested for riotous behaviour as mounted and plainclothes officers surrounded the crowd. An effigy labeled Fascist Lyons and other placards were seized. No injuries reported.
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Lyons
Thomas Claudius McGillick
William John McMahon
Thomas Condon
Ray Harold Lamb
Fiward George Mitchell
Patrick Mahoney
Thomas Day
Robert Powning
Scenes in Brisbane as police draw batons
In Brisbane on Friday police drew batons and made 20 arrests as Communists tried a May Day demonstration defying officials who refused a procession. Mounted police moved in to arrest speakers, foot officers brandished batons as the mob menaced them, agitators jeered and threats of retaliation were voiced before ringleaders were arrested.
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Brisbane
Sydney May Day Procession Drizzles to End in Rain
In Sydney on Friday the May Day procession drew only a small crowd. After arriving at the domain where speeches were scheduled, heavy rain dispersed participants and the demonstration ended abruptly.
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Sydney
Tojay
the Domain
Quiet May Day March in Melbourne Ends Peacefully
A 1500 strong unemployed march moved through Melbourne to Yarra Bank for speeches. Banners urged the international day of struggle against capitalism while pamphlets circulated under the Communist Party of Australia. Police presence kept the event orderly.
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Melbourne
Yarra Bank
Communist Party of Australis
Lang scheme to force cash deposits from NSW insurers
Sydney submission details a government plan to compel all insurance companies operating in New South Wales to lodge cash sums with the Treasury. The target total is 4 to 5 million pounds, with a maximum 100,000 pounds per company based on premium income. Critics say the move seeks more money, while supporters insist deposits protect people from insolvent firms. Interest at current bank rates would be paid on deposits.
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Sydney
Priday
New ‘South Wales
Treasury
J.T. Lang
Creetors
Wio
Great national demonstration on world disarmament planned
British party leaders Ramsay MacDonald Stanley Baldwin and Lloyd George will speak at a July 4 demonstration urging world disarmament. Report notes public concern over Europe's armament trends and calls for readers of all parties to support disarmament.
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United Service
Tondon
Ramsay MacDonald
Mintkirr
Stanley Baldwin
Conservatior
Lloyd Jeorge
Europe
Meat Strike Mass Meeting Planned for Monday
A mass meeting of about 3,000 meat industry workers is planned for Monday to discuss the strike of Melbourne slaughtermen. The aim is to widen the action to carters drivers and hopmen, though meat supply is not expected to run short this weekend as slaughtering continues.
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Melbourne
Madeira Revolt Quashed as Regiments Disbanded
telegram from the intelligence force commander says a detachment landed in Madeira without resistance and occupied key positions. Three infantry regiments and three artillery batteries have been disbanded and 43 alerts cashiered. Latest reports say everything is quiet.
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United Service
Lisbon
Int
Madeira
Artille
Murder of Widow Affects City Police Seek Justice
Detectives renewed their search into Mrs Roxy Harvey's death at Pritt Melnurne where the 54 year old widow was found kicked to death on Monday night. Thomas Garratt, 49, shop proprietor, faced a city court charge of murder after being brought from gaol. He pleaded not guilty and requested bail, which was refused, leaving him remanded for further proceedings.
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Melbourne
Avison
Roxy Harvey
Pritt Melnurne
Thomas Garritt
Carelly
Possibility of Meatworkers Strike Spreads to Victoria
The Victoria branch of the Industry Employes Union warned of a potential strike spread as discontent grows over a 10 percent cut and quarterly adjustments. Secretary Mr F Jones stated that maritime section dissatisfaction could fuel broader action with support from Victorian meatworkers.
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Adelaide
Neat
Victoria
Australia
F. Jones
Ald
New Federal Party unity progress in Melbourne and Sydney
Mr J A Lyons of the United Federal Party returned to Melbourne after a Sydney stay. He predicts unity ahead of the next federal election with consolidating forces and common policy. He notes Tasmanian Labor leader Watkins resigning from his post and says his retirement will prompt others to follow.
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Melbourne
Priday
J. A. Lyons
Sydney
Lyons
Watkins
Labor
E. 3
Theodore
Watkings
Terrific explosion at naval lab kills and injures many
An explosion at Nich Taeby naval laboratory killed and injured about 600 workers. Rescuers removed mutilated bodies and carried the injured to Jocal hospital, which was quickly filled. Authorities began salvage and investigation into the cause as the plant sustained extensive damage.
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United Service
UW Ganeiro
Naval Laboratory
Nich Taeby
Tr Jocal Hospital
Wholesale fruit and vegetable rates from Adelaide market
The Friday wholesale market report lists apples cooking at 6/ to 19 7/ per case, oranges navels 3/ to 5/ per case, pears eating 7/ to 8/ per case, tomatoes 5/ to 7/ per case, cabbages 1/ to 2/ dozen, cauliflower 2/ to 4 dr, beans 2/6 to 3 dozen per set.
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Adelaide
Sir Robert Gibson Senate Evidence Hearing Next Wednesday
Canberra Friday reports the Senate carried a motion by Sir Gener Dearee Vhal Sir Robert Gibson to be called to the Bar of the Senate next Wednesday afternoon to give evidence on the Commonwealth Bank Bill. Senator Kinn gave notice to move that Mr J. L Fiowid also be invited, with limited time on the Bill. The Senate adjourned until Wednesday.
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Canberra
Senate
Genrer Dearee
Robert Gibson
Commonwealth Bank
Kinn
Demonstrators dispersed at Trades Hall May Day gathering
About three hundred would be demonstrators gathered outside Trades Hall but were dispersed by a strong police force. No procession reached the city streets as authorities prevented marching.
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Adelaide
Yatalan Disturbances At Yatala Prison In Adelaide
Thirty prisoners appeared before the visiting justice at Yatala Labor Prison charging breaches of regulations. Chief Secretary S R Whitford announced new guards began duty this morning. No inquiry will be held into the disturbances. Also notes a figure on British Civil Service women and salaries.
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Adelaide
Yatala
S. R. Whitford
Public holiday shuts down Madrid services and shops
On Labor Day in Republican Spain the first under the republic, no newspapers will be published and all transport will stop. All shops and restaurants will be closed across the country tomorrow.
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Madrid
Republic
Falling Revenue in April for Commonwealth Customs
Revenue figures show April customs income at £1,995,000 with ten month totals down £12,995,000 from the prior year and £9,000,000 below expected Treasury external estimates. Postal revenue for ten months reached £4,716,000 before eliminations.
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Canberra
Lost parcel on train between Port Adelaide and Adelaide
Four young women traveling by train yesterday between Port Adelaide and Adelaide left a parcel containing £35 in notes and £30 in cheques on a seat. An honest man found the parcel and returned it to its rightful owner with the help of a one dollar tip.
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Adelaide
Priday
Port Adelaide
Sirvet
Garrell
En Dolar
Produce and Poultry Quotations from Market Report
Today’s market quotes list butter prices per bulk and per pound, cheese fresh makes for large leaves, bacon sides and middles from local factories, and assorted poultry values. Roosters bring 3/8, hens 7/3 to 4/6, geese 4/ to 5, ducks 1/8 to 2/3, and turkeys from 6d to 10d per pound by live weight.
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Adelaide
A. W. Sandford and
Death by Own Action in Fremantle Hospital
A man identified as Barrett, aged unknown, was admitted to Fremantle Hospital in a dying condition after taking poison. He initially improved under medical care but later secured a rope and hanged himself at the hospital, amid family worries over illness and recent hardship.
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Remantle
Wink Marl Barrett
Fremantle Hospital
Barrett
Alana in Snow Country
Report from Ioerap Station Greenland states that Mr Augustin Courtland has been marooned alone since December. Captain Mhrenberg, planning to reach the station today, is delayed by heavy rain and snow.
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United Service
London
Berm
Augustin Courtland
Ioerap Station
Greenland
Cap
Mhrenberg
Adelaide Metal Markets Friday London quotes mixed for April 30
Australian Mines and Metals report London Metal Exchange quotations for April 30 show mixed movements across standards and shipments. Prices for electrolytic ingots and wire bars fall slightly. spot and forward rates for various metal forms vary, with noted changes in silver and tin futures.
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Adelaide
Australian Mines and Metals
Aspen
London Metal Exchange
Sunohu
Miraculous Escape In City Road Collision
Gwen Jun Gummow 70 safety at Alexander Street crossing near the Royal Exchange Henwy after a heavy motor lorry owned by A J Brown knocked her down. Spectators watched as she crawled free when the lorry blocked the road and driver Harvad slowed and assisted. The child escaped serious injury thanks to timely action.
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Ile Gwen Jun Gummow
Vigttuvar
Ant Mes
George Gummow
Ellen Street
Alexander Street
Eld
Royal Exchange Henwy
A. J. Brown
Mrchant
Kidina
Lily
Tiny
Gaver
Harvad
Alexander
Express Disaster in Cairo Kills 46 and Mutilates 41
A Cairo express train wreck left 46 killed and 41 injured, many of them burned beyond recognition, including 14 children. Witnesses say mothers shielded their children as flames consumed the cars, and the death toll rose with missing and fatally injured victims reported.
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Cairo
Thursbey
Seasonal Prospects Brighten From Quorn Field Notes
Frida reports a promising start to the season with rain boosting hopes. A violent avisee fall of three inches on the hills and two inches on the plains was noted, marking the best opening since 1520. General rain swept settled areas, Mount Lofty Ranges saw the heaviest falls, and three stations recorded an inch or more. Rain also touched northern pastoral districts though was widely scattered.
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Frida
Bite
Adelaide
Mount Lofty Ranges
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Chaplin
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Marine Cooks Award
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Thomas Garrity
South Australia
NEW Federal Party
MR. Watking
UNION
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Fruit and Vegetables
Sir Robert Gibson
Bewa
Pos
Republican
Spain
Rauseau Om Errumen
Alana
Snow
Rowews
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Quon
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