Melbourne Faces Possible Riots Warns Police Commissioner
Melbourne battle over unrest grows as Commissioner of Police Gen Blamey warns that protests may erupt in Melbourne similar to Auckland violence. He notes rising communist influence and rapid police orders in past months, with demonstrations likely to continue and a hearing on six injury claims continuing.
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Melbourne
Deine. de
Cotamiilon Sagestanans
Gen. Blamey
Folica
Auckland
Silver Ingot From Port Pirie Aboard Ormonde In London India Trade
A large silver ingot shipment valued at about £90, described as one of the world’s most expensive, was loaded onto the Ormonde at Outer Harbour Port Pirie. The load, weighing 27,418 consigned to ingots, came from Broken Hill Associated Smelters and required twenty minutes to secure. During unloading a safe gas door jam caused a minor incident as workers used ingots as temporary blocks. The ingots are destined for Colombo Bombay Shanghai and London.
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Adelaide
Ormonde
Outer Harbor
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Port Pirie
Soimeont
Colombo
Catoults
Bombay
Shanghai
Loudon
Labor Party Split Likely Over Plebiscite Support
Adelaide audience hears that Labor members in the district may face a split if Sunday turnout dictates a firm stance. Supporters from St Peter borough show strong backing, but opposing electorate committees could drive a division between partisan electors and the Australian Labor Party.
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Adelaide
Labor Party
Labor
Peterborough
Partis
Australian Labor Party
District Nursing Society Appeal Opens with Badge Sale
The annual District Trained Nursing Society appeal opened yesterday with a collection at the shelters and continues today with badge sales at multiple town locations. Nurse Smith’s valued services are highlighted as the movement seeks practical sympathy from the public.
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Smith
Coastal steamers Tyalgum and Abersea reach Sydney damaged
Sydney reports two coastal steamers, Tyalgum and Abersea, bound for Tweed River and southern ports respectively, sustaining heavy damage but reaching the harbor. Tyalgum damage was above the waterline while Abersea required pumps to prevent water ingress.
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Sydney
Goulding
Nora Head
Tweed River
Abersea
South— Oxn
Abersen
Winter Relief Plan Outlined by Minister
Adelaide officials report the Commonwealth winter relief plan will run to month end. Minister Richards says about 100 youths will be employed locally to relay water mains in suburbs. He notes further works under the Commonwealth scheme require state representatives to approve spending before proceeding.
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Adelaide
Thursiley
Commonwealth
Holle
Richards
Federal Enforcement Act aims to cover NSW deficits
The Australian Parliament debates a resolution under the Enforcement Act to compensate for New South Wales defaults. The bill would empower the federal government to seize portions of railway revenue and other taxes to fund public services, while safeguarding essential railway and tramway operations. The measure passes Senate, faces reintroduction in altered form in the House.
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Canberra
New South Wales
Itr
Sir George
Pearce
Soliton
Toy Mieus
Yaroush
Senate
Lyons
Hugardexa
House of Representatives
Communist Party crackdown cited in Senate debate
In parliament debates, Senator A. J. McLachlan argues that groups sharing the same vicious principles as the Communist Party justify tightening the Crimes Act. He supports government action as necessary to deal with such organisations. He adds that inquiries into the Australian Performing Arts Association may lead to relief if warranted.
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Canborra
Chuesday
Communist Party
Hla
Aumnes
McLachlan
Wey
Senate
Ouay
Thal
Adelaide Spot Lead Copper and Silver Prices on May 4
The Australian Mines and Metals Association cites London price guidance for copper and silver futures for May 4 with spot falls and forward rises. Copper standards show a fall to about 230 pounds, with three months at 90 pounds. electrolitic ingots unchanged. Silver shows mixed movement with forward rises and broadened quotes across several month terms.
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Adelaide
Hurshey
Mines and Metals Association
London
Wireless Study Circle forms in Port Bile
A new Wireless Study Circle forms in Port Bile with about 25 members. Mr H Symonds elected chairman and Mr C Bottrall honorary secretary. Weekly meetings will cover wireless topics with lectures and practical demonstrations for members and schoolboys eligible for membership.
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Pero
Port Bile
He Pirie
Glun
H. Symonds
C. Bottrall
Abesdy
Pesek
Tly
Still Moving Up in Dare 591,547 Amounts Rise
Figures compare the current period to the previous year showing increases of 9 664 pounds and 231 189 pounds in different totals. The record notes a year over year rise and references related numbers in the same period.
Tarief burden and Meleguene proposal hit in Perth talks
Western Australian chamber of mines discusses tariff reductions on crude oil engines and marine engines over 50 hp. El Vale of the chamber argues current duties burden mining while aiding import revenue. He cites mining revival plans and £5,000,000 in local expenditure as key to attracting foreign capital.
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Isoard
Sur
Sydney
Chamber of Commerce
Utermediaire
di. El-Vale
Western Australian Chamber of ‘Mines
Min‘ig
Commonwealth
Seuctess - of Y Suining ‘Operatins
Western Australia
Reward Offered for Information in Saywell Fatal Incident
Sydney officers offer one thousand pounds reward for information leading to conviction of those responsible for the death of Waude-Victor Saywell and injuries to others at their Builevae home. Believed to be NSW's highest reward for such a crime.
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Sydney
Saywell
Waude-Victor Saywell
Builevae
New South Wales
B Grade Football Opens At Globe Oval
Totpig club opens B Grade season with central umpire Gann appointed. The opener at Globe Oval features Proprietary and Solomontnyen meeting at 4 45 prompt amid Association E fixtures.
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Totpig
Bofbald ‘Association
Gann
Op Globe Oval
Proprietary
Solomontnyen
Worthy causes shine at Pirie concert hall
A benefit concert in Pirie raised funds for the Blind and Children’s Home Brighton. The show featured Raymond and a versatile lineup including Linda Wild, Dave Howard, Ive Cornwell, Phil Yewlman, and local orchestra. Door sales and large attendance boosted proceeds for the appeal.
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Pirie
Gisrold Waymond
Patty
Monglars
The
Devt
Bump
Brighton
Pattons
Middleton Fihoyor
Raymond
Hhiind
Eulegirs
Misa Linda ‘Wild
Vilos
Ahe
Jamies Riley
Serio Ibeness
Fhe
Alias Ward
Dave Howard
Dave
Howard
Dave i
Gameun
South Australie
Hiss
Ive Cornwell
Crystal ‘Brook
Harold Raymond
Pelaw Ikat Uliss
Lusi
Lesat
Phil. Yewlman
Maes
Othe
Soldiers ‘Association
Pirie Jduler
Local fittings debate under tariff inquiry in Mellbourne
The Tariff Board heard evidence from Hubert Watkers foreman of Wiathers Sons plumbers on the need for higher duties citing imported fittings. Aly Wall for 8. W. Fittings Limited defended Australian fittings noting customer use and satisfaction. The inquiry into local versus imported fittings closed with Australian fittings widely used by oil companies and the Gas Association.
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Mellbourne
Widence
Hubert Watkers
Wiathers-Sons
Wirm
ALY. Wall
Gas Association
Relief funds and real unemployment plan debate
The reading centers on a proposed relief program and a federal parliament bill. It outlines councils in states to provide equity for unemployment relief totaling around £1.8 million with estimated allocations by state. The document mentions figures for South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania and notes representatives and administrations to oversee distribution.
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Lyons
New Souls
Commonwealth
Usso
South Australis
Western Australia
Stuns
Tasmania
Youth recaptured after daring Masill Reformatory escape
Adelaide Thursday reports William Biward Bovril 4741 escaped from Masill Reformatory and was recaptured at Broadview this afternoon. He wore a dress suit, entered a house, and secured money. Police say he rode into the suburbs on a gypsy cart named Gioyole. He will be charged with housebreaking and responding to the incident.
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Adelade
William Biward
Bovril
Masill Reformatory
Tnileid
Broadview
Gowa
Gioyole
Tusmate
Prisoner escapes after 800 yard chase to Coburg
Handcuffed prisoner David Curtlesse aged 49 escaped while being transferred from a Melbourne reformatory to Pentridge Gaol in Coburg. Warder pursuit covered about 800 yards before containment. Curtlesse had three months for housebreaking.
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Melbourne
Pentridge
David Curtlesse
Brake
Dway Af
Disaster Threat for Barque Adrift Off Adelaide
Fragmentary report describes a disabled barque named Dugdon t drifting near Adelaide with about 20 sailors aboard. Rescue teams and weather forecasts promise wind shift to the south to aid in a possible relief effort as authorities await safer conditions.
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Adelaide
Thimscay
Pale
Monte's Arrest Ends Long Search for Suspect Belt
Detectives converged on a Kensington house early today and arrested Alfred Patrick Belt, 48, of Tabores. He faces murder charges in the March death of Catherine Sims Bl at Erstineville.
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Sydney
Kensington
Alfred Patrick Belt
Tabores
Catherine “Sims
Erstineville
Trouble at Thebarton Labor meeting in Adelaide
At a Thebarton Australia Labor Party local committee meeting in Adelaide, confusion followed a refusal by MP Mr J Blackwell to retire. Expelled members resisted leaving as emotions ran high and the meeting ended with a large majority choosing to adjourn without his departure.
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Adelaide
Australian Assembly Turmoil Over High Court Decisions
In Sydney the Legislative Assembly witnessed a protest described as a proar by members including MP Lamero the Attorney General. The debate referenced High Court rulings and the crowd warned of contempt by the people of Australia as proceedings continued.
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Sydney
Fatal Trip Body Recovered Near Melbourne Inlet
Melbourne reports the body of Harald Knieht recovered after a disappearance linked to companions Pradertele Watson. Search parties and officials indicate no further signs of Watson near the Larson Channel and Gorner Inlet. Investigations continue for additional details and closure.
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Melbourne
Harald
Knieht
Pradertele
Watson
Vopre
South Gipps- Jend
Tiyea
Larson
Gorner
Gippsland Seat Contestant Nominated for Victorian Election
The report notes Beckett who had been anathema to Mr M and a Gippsland seat contender for the Country Party may run as an Independent United Australia candidate. The returning volunteer intends to contest the May 14 election. the Gippsland seat is among 21 in the Victorian contest.
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Melbourne
W’beckett
Country Party
Gippsland
United ‘Tralia
Bss
Phere
Imavontzsted
Strikers Disrupt Wellington Tram Services
Strikers at Wellington attempt to halt tramway operations by pulling down poles and tampering with switches. Volunteers intervene, driving the protesters off as services resume with restricted earnings maintained.
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Wellington
Disloyal State Officers Under Parliament Review
Wellington parliament considers the Binanve BIM amid accusations of disloyal officers in state employ and government power debates. The issue centers on alleged misconduct and the balance of authority in the public service.
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Wellington
Binanve Bim
Yell
Als Sya
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Soanberina
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Pee
Ree Be Sian
Gr Feast Nee
Nature
Teigreak
Australia
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Tariff “Board
Bowd
G&rge
Monte
Catherine Sims
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