British Parliament Wool Imports Reported Inconsistent
London Monday brief notes British parliamentary questions on wool imports from Australia and New Zealand. Discrepancies in figures cited by Mr Viveneutnat and Mr Wise prompt questions on duties, commitments, and possible June action. Overseas delegation costs and hospitality discussed, with comment from Mr Baldwin on McKenna duties. Irish border commission appointment and boundary discussions noted, along with government inquiry steps and possible talks.
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Viva of Commons
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F. Wise
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Melbourne
Alexaner
Ontice
Rojdy
Wenham
Telessi
Baldwin Ceader
Cunservatne
Renia
Irish Border Commission
Fair Opening in London Highlights British Industry
In London a Beit luncheon and high level briefing opened the British industry fair. The gathering, led by Trades president Webb, urged Dominions to participate widely and promote British goods. Officials touted the fair as a test of British trade strength and wartime production quality across the Dominions.
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Building costs spark government inquiries on housing
Government inquiries probe Viking city housing costs rising from £700 to £2,000 as Housing official Mr Lenny Motierio warns against burdensome deposits. He stresses prices must stay affordable to help buyers obtain homes without risking state takeover.
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German Elections see Socialists lead Reichstag
Reuters reports provisional final results show Socialists leading with 99 seats while minor parties trail. Communists win about 9 seats, Centre 61, Bavarian and German Nationalists gain, with substantial regional variances and postwar political realignments noted.
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Hesse
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Indepese
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Lis
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Police error case over attempted Sunday liquor at Federal Hotel
David Frew third engineer of the steamer Tredenham faced Piriy Police Court on a charge of unlawfully attempting to obtain liquor on Sunday May 4 at the Federal Hotel. The case, heard with Sergeant Howie leading for police, featured mixed testimony from Frew and his companion James Viter and landlord witness, with questions about intent and conduct during the patrol.
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Australia
Trade shifts as Spencer Gulf rates drop
In Sydney a shipping firm notes a shift from Spencer Gulf trade to lower freight rates elsewhere. Rival lines cut tariffs to boost volumes, while the Indura is reassigned to the Melbourne trade as competition intensifies.
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French Aviator Reaches Calcutta After Long Flight
French aviator Uulsy landed at Dum Dum Airport Calcutta after a 750 mile journey from Agra in hours, welcomed by the local colony. He will stay two or three days for wing repairs, as reports note D Oisy also covered the distance from Agra to Calcutta in 296 minutes. The Air Ministry gratefully acknowledges the assistance rendered during the crossing.
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Major Frederick Martin Mission Reported Westward Flight
A garbled OCR noting Major Frederick Martin, United States pilot, attempting a global circumnavigation. The fragment places him 4100 miles west of Chitwnik seven hours after lift off from Chipgnik on Wednesday. Details are unclear.
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Munshey
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Chipgnik
Soviet Ambassador and Berlin Clashes Over Trade Office Raid
Soviet ambassador says police raid on the Rasen trade delegation offices will stand until Moscow is satisfied. A further note to the Foreign Office cites disapproval of treaty breaches and legality of aid to workers. Berlin replies reportedly rejects the objection.
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Berlin
Mo Kurstinski
Russisa Amt
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Rasen
Ae Geenan
Rossa
Eastbourne Murder Victim Identified in Early Report
The Daily Express identifies Emily Beilby Ray e as the Eastbourne murder victim. She was a cousin of veterinary surgeon Beilby, with parents deceased in childhood, and records show a planned Cape Town marriage to a fiancé. Evidence notes a letter from Beilby requesting a list of items before her death, which remained unanswered.
Argentine Strike Protests Continue as Talks Set to Resume
Renee's Servier reports the government will take the smallest steps to identify the pension dispute with committees for employees and employers. Employers back resuming business on Tuesday, workers debate action tonight, and both sides face ongoing protests.
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Renee
Bon Ayres
Mass
Exhibition Tennis in Sydney Before Davis Cup Trip
Davis Cup players staged exhibition matches in Sydney on Tuesday before their departure. Kalmes teagle Schlesinger won 6 1 6 2 while Utare Wood led Paterson 6 1 6 0 before rain halted play and doubles were abandoned. Schlesinger is set to play again tomorrow.
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Kalmsteag Schlesinger
Utare Wood
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Schlesinger
Indian tariff legislation proposed for May assembly session
Simla report states that the Government of India plans to introduce in the May assembly session legislation along tariff board recommendations. The move signals a broad reform toward tariff policy and economic regulation.
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Reuter
Simla
Mundayie
India
Assembly
Tariff Board
Intimidation by Magistrate in Case Proceeding
The Magistrate hinted the Sergeant could proceed or withdraw the case. The Sergeant took the hint and pressed the case against the defendant and a related pending information against the defendant's friend.
Albany Scandal Reports After Legislative Session
Australian Press Association notes Albany officials plan reforms after a late session orgy. It claims legislators drank and gambled near the capitol in main streets and hotels. Police promise crackdown as bootleggers from the Canada border are warned to avoid the city.
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Esample
Philadelphia
Beny
Alimaty
New York State
Hackett
Rhusin
Adelaide Premier Announces Immediate Basic Wage Rise
The Cabinet held a large sitting, announcing the Board of Industry decision to promptly increase the basic wage for daily and weekly paid adult government employees. The move maintains current legal pay differentials and aims to raise the state living wage, reducing public service expenditure by over £100,000.
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Mr. Gunn
Board of Industry
Plasterers’ Wage Dispute Reaches Night Meeting
Members of the plasterers society met at Veades Hall to discuss salary terms with the Builders and Constructors' Association after a 23 day deadlock. They voted to seek a two day strike and plan further action Monday, with the premises committee to confer.
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Builders
Con Ugtors' Association
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Broken Hill Labour Meeting Hears Wage Demands
In Broken Hill on Sunday afternoon Trade and Labour Council members met to address reming mining firm refusals. The union urged council approval for a 12s weekly increase to current rates and sought a 1 holiday per year for day shifts and a holiday for night shifts, with additional daily allowances.
New Australian Workers Union registration denied in arbitration
Tuesday hearing before Registrar Stewart on the Commonwealth Arbitration Court examined the registration of the New Australian Workers Union. Opposition from the Steamship and Pastoral unions and others argued the group was an association of organisations, not individuals. Stewart dismissed the application, stating the act is mandatory and two bodies could not share the same name without deregistration and court approval.
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Commonwealth Arbitration Uuuet
Stewart
Austaliat’ Workers’ Union
Geminomwealth Steamalip Owapist Association
Pastoral Asavei
Abe Northern Colliries
Ation of
New South Wales
Burnes
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Sydney
Tat Jie
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Tramway Strike Reaches Melbournes Night of Quiet T
Melbourne reports 2566 workers on strike losing £4887 in two days. Mass meetings failed to decide a course as Tramway Board and Disputes Committee plan further talks. Board refuses to reinstate the dismissed gripman, urging union to resume work before negotiations. Electric trams motors and buses cope with heavy traffic amid disruptions.
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Tramway Board
Fhe
Gould
Tramways Board
Trash Hall Disputes Committee
Teamway Electricians
Court records reveal Todd Astin Seymour convicted on fraud
A judge in the Criminal Court sentenced Astin Seymour Todd to three and a half years for fraudulent conversion. The case notes that Todd used funds in the past six months and suggests uncertified evidence remains to prove more. The Supreme Court also imposed six years for forged examination payments by students, while the Education Department faces related consequences.
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Astin Seymour ‘Todd
Eulits
Chow
Tee Angus Warsons
Mons
Aulrelant
Supreme Court
Vol
Education Department
Las Dls
Junction North Mine Aroren Will Start Preparations
Junction North Mine officials report four tin miners and two drillers not employed while work for stoping begins underground. Preparations ongoing to commence water control work this week. expected delays of months before full completion. Residents may see more activity around the Helly wind area as operations extend into the night.
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HV. Spal
Nord Unin
Tod
Tinlerien
Tu Tenekers
Andere Grou
Ais Geneves
Crv
Labor Government on railway policy in South Australia
South Australia weighs railway policy as Attorney-General Denny says the Labor Government will not obstruct projects. He cites grave complaints over the North South line while discussing a proposed Hay to Port Augusta route. Premier Barwell and Federal Minister Stewart figures are referenced amid negotiations and promises to honor historic compacts.
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Adelaide
Denny
South Australia
Stewart
Hay
Port Augusta
Gunn
Henry Barwell
Algo
Commonwealth
Morgan
Northern Territory
Nerth-South
Mr. Denny
Siegler
Struart
Swimming record set in London breaststroke event
In London at Southport Baths on a Monday, a swimmer swam 100 yards breaststroke in 89.35 seconds, breaking the previous world record of 94 seconds held by May Spiteri.
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Sertice
London
Mond Taues
Southsport Baths
May Spetiere
Context Saturday Spotlight She’s In Hollywood Start
A brisk look at the film week highlighting She’s In Hollywood with a focus on Context Saturday offerings, star profiles, and industry notes from the venue.
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