Victorian Budget Announcement Shows Revenue Steps
Melbourne the Legislative Assembly heard Sir Alexander Peacock present the State Budget. Revenue for AY2-VS amounted to £23,901,108 with a £133,091 surplus. To cover rising expenditures without drastic tax cuts, measures include higher personal and company taxes, increased land and house rates, and a new tax on totalisator investments to fund rural credit and agricultural support programs.
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Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Alexander Peacock
Moree
Victoria
Ute State Savings Bank
Ashich
R Nuether
Savings Bank
Sei
Matsfar
Driver's Story Discredited In Adelaide Traffic Crash
A garbled report from Adelaide describes a driver who faced charges after a collision on the motorway. The account claims the driver was knocked unconscious and unable to provide a clear explanation, with the court ordering delays and costs.
France and England discuss possible December London visit
A London dispatch cites strong probability that President Doumer and France will send an envoy to London in December in response to Britain's invitation. The correspondent notes the exchange agency forecast and hints at a formal approach to Anglo-French relations.
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Renee London
Weilestay
Exchange Agency
Vatts
Doumersue
London
Britain
Crnsack Scandals Move Through Sydney Assembly
A government purchase of 5 000 bales of cornsacks from Walt and Co in Sydney at 14/5 and resale to the same firm at 12/9 caused 12 500 loss and drew sharp opposition from Mr T H Bavin and other Assembly members. The Dunn agriculture minister faced calls for a royal commission amid allegations he did not consult officials, used an inflated price, and bypassed bids. The scandal dominates city talk.
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Sydney
Walt and Co
T. H. Bavin
Thys
Dunn
Agriculure
Basin
Turnbull
I Fael
Bavry
Duan
Piu Street
Lake Taser
Haven
Dann
Supers
Ravin
Dunn Imade
Moonee Valley Cup Final Acceptances
Final acceptances list for the Moonee Valley Cup shows Mulottal and Tharsis among the top contenders. Other horses include Todas lal geerptaniees, Sevan pew Nurses, and MUIDSPE VALLEY 117. Key trainers and stable names appear alongside race dates and future fixtures in an aged racing brief.
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Sehurias
Sevan
Bonded Warehouse Fire Destroys Southampton Docks
A seven story bonded warehouse at Southampton docks burned today. The blaze consumed tobacco spirits and wine, with an estimated loss of about £250,000. The structure was largely destroyed though most valuables were salvaged. Authorities investigated the blaze as a major dock fire in the port city.
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Australian Press Association
London
Southampton Docks
Tur f Notes and Trials Preview for Saturday Races
Churinga notes Martindale attention on Saturday with two steeplechases and a wide slate of contenders. Antol expected to win a double by also taking the Trials, with Lady Simon and Lady Alda among noted rivals as fields shape up for the Mid North and Welter events. The card features Vapor, Sunbloam, Bonny Boy, Don Anton, and a mix of seasoned and first-time entrants in a busy meeting.
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Churinga
Martindale
Mila
Alda
Tailen Bend
Ahd
Gtanes
Earl Tie
Sutazal
Tom Nugent
Gawler
Tar Thi Ku
Manoora
Nwsl
Vapor
Antol
Simon
Dueckford
Audrey
Don Anton
Alhervisn
Saul
Walter Phil Hebets
Siversite
Wingain
la Vista
Selvetiotin
Mtor
LADY
Swenwoon Ural
Tom Augento
Mansons
Northurn
Thanksgivet
Bunny Boy
Lai —Weller
DU Jqingham
Phil Muberts
Eaton Hall Dead After Stallion Injury
A horse named Eaton Hall died after a start collision during a race meeting. Reports say a veterinary diagnosed inflammation from something eaten, likely exacebrated by being knocked over at the start. The horse had shown strong form on and off the track, and the trainer suffered a setback from the loss.
The Great Flemington Event Racing Review
The piece discusses Flemington race day with Windbug out and Stand By as top contenders. It notes Seabht and Vom Spain in contrast to Stand By, with rider Lewis facing expectations to reclaim a Cup win and silence past losses.
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Melbourne
Lanius
Vom
Spain
Fiemington
Lewis
Queensland politics murder on steamer and judge reshuffle
Brisbane reports to day that Premier Gillies resigned to accept a lay Judge position on the new Arbitration Court Bench with £2000 yearly. W T Duristan named lay Judge. McCormack sworn in as premier and Forgan Smith as deputy leader. Citizens express strong indignation at the developments.
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Brisbane
Gillies
Arbitration Court
W. T. Duristan
McCormack
Tas
Forgan Smith
Queensland
Captain Shot Dead Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamer
In Antwerp on a Canadian Pacific steamer Incita Tow era, captain was shot in his cabin at 2:90 AM by the first officer Towers, who then shot the first and second engineers and others before being disarmed. Wounded officers are in grave condition as police open an inquiry. Towers, a Briton, was handed to police and the ship proceeds to London for English custody.
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Reuter
Antwerp
Weidnesday
Incita
Towera
Me Ue
Che Tung
Towers
London
An Old Legislator Peter Allen Dies in Adelaide
Adelaide report states Peter Allen, Liberal member in the House of Assembly since 1902 except for three years, died suddenly this afternoon at Parliament House after adjournment. He staggered on the steps, was taken to the Adelaide Hospital, and pronounced dead. He was a veteran of the Assembly.
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Adelaide
Peter Allen
House of Assembly
Parliament Home
Street Mix-Up in Durjinghurst Causes Vehicle Collision
A traffic crash on Oxford Street in Durjinghurst involved two buses a tram and a car. Edwin Rogers, driving one bus, suffered severe injuries including head wounds. two other people sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred as vehicles attempted to avoid each other on the tram track.
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Sydney
Oxford Street
Durjinghurst
Iuses
Edwin Rogers
Scarcity of teachers in New South Wales report
Sydney May 1 The New South Wales Minister of Education released a statement on the shortage of school teachers. He plans to advertise through Australia for recruitment to the shire as job rates and conditions are noted as the best in the district.
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New South Wales
Legislation on Salaries and Arbitration Court
In Adelaide on Thursday Assembly member W Harvey gave notice that on Veluper 28 he would move that the question of a salary increase for state officials be referred to the Arbitration Court. Opposition laughter.
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Adelaide
W. Harvey
Stockholders Reevaluate Convertible Securities
Mulbourne and partners report stockholders reacted strongly to a conversion option, with many investors choosing to convert immediately to secure higher rates. A minority refused, missing full face value with accrued interest, leaving total converted stock and bonds reaching £2,093,000.
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Thupsdic
Meo
Hafilns
Huhters
Wepers
Exon
Mity
Hyavianirs
Bul
Spon
Wellington Wrestle Match Headlines Australian Championship
The Robin defeated Walter Miller of Los Angeles on points to win the Australian wrestling championship in Wellington New Zealand. The 10 minute bout decided the title with the Robin earning five hundred pounds in prize money.
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Wellington
Robin
Walter Miller
Los Angeles
Loan Embargo Likely Lifted This Week In Australia
Australian press reports indicate a probable removal of the overseas loan embargo within days. Agents-General and officials urge early action in the interest of reviving trade, despite a delayed reply from Mr Amery and ongoing treasury opposition.
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Australian Press Association
Australia
London
Amery
Treasury
Wiilel
Lomion
American Wheat Warning to U S Farmers Reveals Plant Outlook
Washington reports from Willilipsdas say farmers should plan for maize wheat in 126 amid heavy domestic demand. Secretary of Agriculture notes rising foreign competition as Europe recovers and wheat areas in Australia, Argentina, and Canada exceed prewar levels, urging careful planning for uncrewed wheat production.
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Washington
Willilipsdas
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
Australia
Angin Tlie
Canada
Shipping Strike Deepens as Austrian Union Backs Halt
Sydney reports a worsening shipping strike as the Austrian Seamen’s Union orders coal supply blocks to vessels, signaling a crippling blow to the industry. British seafarers applaud the stance while the Newcastle and Hunter River Waterside Bureau embargo is lifted as Lang Government excludes that union from the amended Arbitration Bill. John Johnston faces court again over claimed double punishment. magistrate fines him £2 7s 6d as the court adjourns.
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Sydney
Newcastle and Hunter Hiver
Lang
House
John Johnston
Maelstrate
Lim
Adelaide Strikers Alert Declares Harbor Calm Amid Strikes
In Adelaide on Thursday a protest by seamen halted work at Port Adelaide as crews from Tie vessels besieged the harbor. The harbor held steady with police and shipping officers on duty while efforts to coal the ship faltered and no lighters were available.
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Haringlee
Heen
Aeliain
Mount Rmen
Gite
Volunteers Called For Melbourne Seamen In Steamers
Melbourne agents of British shipping companies call for volunteers to man steamers. They report satisfactory response as Mr Justice Powers notes seamen did not mistreat the court. External wives reportedly influenced conference outcomes.
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Melbourne
Justice Powers
Architeation Grutt
Sydney
Adelaide Turkel report quotes on dairy and produce prices
The morning market report lists quotations from AL W Sandford & Go in Adelaide covering butter fresh and creamery, cheese varieties, bacon and ham, live poultry including roosters and hens, ducks and turkeys, potatoes Victorian primes, and related staples with indicative per pound and per hundredweight prices. Prices shown include butter 1 lb units, cheese per pound, bacon local factory-cured, hams, and poultry ranges, reflecting early 20th century market language.
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Adelaide
Turkel
AL W Sandford & Go
Hutton
Share Market Report Recap of Stock Exchange Quotes
The Stock Eye change notices show intra day bids and asks across multiple companies including Ward and Go Adelante A A Pearce and Co Pirie Zinc Corporation Goldsbrough Mort Carlton Brewery Melbourne Electric and others. Prices range with buyers and sellers listed at various fractions and deferred trades noted.
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Ward and Go
Adelante
A. A. Pearce and
Pirie
Mr. Lyell
Buyers Brook
Broken Hill
Junction North
North
Zinc Corporation
Mb Tsa
Goldsbrough Mort
Carlton Brewery
Strikers' Ranks Swelling Signal Port Campbell Action
Strikes grow in momentum as Port Campbell is expected to be held up by striking sailors. In Melbourne officials anticipate further solidarity as a strike committee negotiates for arpent agreements to resolve crew demands. Uncertainty surrounds Geramle crew plans to join by tomorrow morning.
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Melbourne
Port Campbell
Ti Ja
Missing Goreoran heirs sought in Adelaide
Missing heirs Austin and Michael Goreoran, natives of Ireland, are sought by police in Adelaide. They stand to inherit a large American estate from their late brother Bernard Goreoran of San Francisco who died recently.
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Adelaide
Austin
Michael Goreoran
Ireland
America
Bernard Gorerat
San Francisco
Totalizator Bill Faces Parish Protests in Parliament
Against the Totalizator bookmakers declare the bill will fail to pass through the Victorian Parliament. Churches plan protests and organise public demonstrations against the introduction of the machine.
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Melbourne
Abd El Krim Adviser Denies Fired Minister Report
A baseless Reuters dispatch from Tetuán states Abd El Krim’s foreign minister was not fired. Mohanazerkune is reported to be in excellent health and serving as Abd El Krim’s confidential adviser.
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Abd EL Krim
Reuter
Tetuan
Abd E Krim
Mohanazerkune
Abd E) Krim
Steamer West Galate Reaches Auckland After Signal
Sydney reports a Marine Underwriters cable stating the steamer West Galate, seen yesterday, has arrived at Auckland after earlier uncertainty about its voyage. The note confirms safe arrival and resolves the day’s shipping concern.
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Sydney
Aucklad
NSW Electoral Reform Move To Abolish Proportional Representation
In the Legislative Assembly today the Liver secretary gave notice of a bill to abolish proportional representation and to substitute single member electorates. The move signals a major shift in NSW election law and governance as the government pushes to restructure voting representation.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Greece and Bulgaria Face Ultimatum Over Frontier Clash
Athens reports Bulgaria killed a Greek sentry prompting a 48 hour ultimatum demanding apology and indemnity of 2 million francs. Greek troops remain on the frontier under command’s orders while officials reshuffle cabinet posts as the incident at Beles is reviewed.
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Reuter
Athens
Greece
Bulgaria
Ner
Sopia
Regam
Belles
Pangalos
Third Army Corps
Renois
Inas
Hadjikyriakos
Colliery Fire at Aberdare Coliery Damages Large Sum
A fire broke out on the decking of a fandvift at Aberdare colliery on Thursday causing over 1000 pounds in damage. More than 600 miners were at the mine at dawn when urgent messages were sent to the surface and responders arrived promptly to control the blaze.
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Cessnoge
Aberdare
Adelaide Elections Race Marks Party Voting Tactics
In Adelaide on Thursday thousands of voter guidance tickets were issued by rival parties for Senate ballots. Labor list cites Daly, George, Lundie, Chapman, McLachlan, Newland, Wilson. Liberal and Country Party counters with Newland, McLachlan, Chapman, Wilson, Dandie, George, Daly. Senator Wilson promotes his opening advert and uses the line the last shall be first. McLachlan and Liberal allies arrive in Adelaide Sunday to open Prospect Monday.
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Adelaide
Senate
Labor Party
Daly J
George
Lundie
Chapman
McLachlan
Newland
Wilson
Liberal Federation
Country Party
Dandie
Daly
Newand
Lundlic
Mr. A
Adlaide
Communist Holdups Lead to Arrests in London
Two more alleged Communists were arrested by Scotland Yard officers last night in London. Named Lannington and Robert Arnot, they are described as members of the Communist executive.
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Reuter
Lonodos
Scotland Yard
Lannington
Robert Arnot
Communist Executive
Telegraph Conference to Study Code Language Changes
Paris dispatch reports the International Telegraph Conference appoints a committee to report on code language changes. Current rules on code cypher remain in force until the next conference three years away. An increase in telegraph rates has not yet been considered at plenary but is virtually adopted.
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Paris
International Telegraph Conference
The Wilkins Expedition Receives Australasian Funds
Captain Wilkins has now received the money collected in Australaslia for his expedition from the Geological Society of Adelaide. The remittance was delayed due to a mistaken address.
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Australian Press Association
London
Wilkins
Australis
The
Geographical Society
Adelaide
New French Debt Proposals Pending Abroad
Reuters reports that M. Gaillaux is preparing new debt settlement proposals to the United States. The largest floating dock in the world, 700 meters long and 170 feet wide, has been safely berthed at Malta after towing from Sheerness.
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Reuter
Paris
M.gaillaux
America
Malta
Sheereness
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