Federal Parliament Opens as Budget Speech Looms
Canberra report notes the new session opened with expectations for pension reductions, bounty revisions, and lottery prize taxation. It forecasts a 2 shillings per pound pension cut, no further soldier pension cuts, and ministers and senators salaries cut by 5 percent. Lottery winnings likely to be taxed in income returns. Gold mines may be displaced amid bounty revisions and broader budget moves.
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Canberra
Lyons
Ottawa Decisions Outlined By Mr Lyons
Mr Lyons outlined Ottawa decisions as the Government moves to have the agreement implemented immediately. He said margins of preference between Britain and Australia would be maintained and those near the agreed form would be increased for Australia with safeguards. Australia undertook not to exceed a level that would allow UK producers a fair chance of competition. Drabbirtons in proposed duties would be repeated when finances permit, and the primage duty would be reduced or removed as finances allow.
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Lyons
Ottawa
Gullett
Brwin
Australia
Uniariok
United Kingdom
Pruc- House
Hnancos
Scullin
Election expense record shows 7d per vote
A White Paper released today shows total expenses per vote in the last general election at a little over 7d the lowest on record and compares to about 1/2 vote in 1929.
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Recorder
London
Weilnesday
Strikers Holidaying at Blackpool Amid Nationwide Walkout
The National strike in Lancasiite sees 50,000 workers holidaying at Blackpool. The Daily Telegraph notes many are poor yet saved for a holiday, using the pause to rest before returning home.
Horses in Demand at Kapunda Sale Day
Kapunda auctioneers report strong demand with 11 horses listed and 200 horses sold for the day. Across two sale days total 455 horses were disposed of, reflecting brisk activity for Sir Sidney Kidman consignments this week.
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Kapunda
Avreword
Goles Bros
Sidney Kidman
Food Preservers Seek Wage Restoration in Arbitration
The Amalgamated Food Preservers Employes Unit asked for wage restoration today before the Arbitration Gh urkal. Advocate B S Clarey stated conditions had improved since the order and the outlook for the industry was brighter. He cited a £130,000 subsidy discharge and favorable Australia Canada trade, with principal companies showing profits as dried and canned fruits industries flourished amid the adjourned hearing.
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Melbourne
Ghurk
B.s.clarey
Australia
Canada
Senator J Lynlah Elected Senate President in Close Vote
In Ganberra on Wednesday Senator J Lynlah won the Senate presidency by a margin of two votes 1040 in a tense session. The outcome confirms Lynlah as the chamber leader amid partisan wrangling.
Saywell Tragedy Inquest Opens In Sydney
An inquest opened in Sydney on Victor Clausis Saywell who was beaten to death in his Bellevue Hill home on April 22. His wife was severely injured, and relatives testified about family tensions and disputes over religious differences. The inquiry adjourned until tomorrow.
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Sydney
Victor Clausis
Saywell
Bellevue Hill
Amy Fill
Saywells
Jani
Saywalls
Barret
Jack Saywell
Jean Comerford
Adventurous Trip Planned by Webb Family from Auckland
Mr TJ Webb a Adelaide grain merchant and his two sons plan a 2000 mile voyage home from Auckland New Zealand aboard the 40 6 in cruising launch Beth They expect to sail about mid September pending weather The Webb family service notes possible ports including Norfolk Island Lord Howe Island Sydney and Melbourne Adelaide to determine the course
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TJ Webb
Adelaide
Auckland
New Zealand
Beth
Fies
Webb
Nortalteland
Lord Howe Island
Sydney
Melbourne
Armed Robbery at Melbourne Post Office Shop
Last night a masked gunman held up the postmistress at a Melbourne shop near Ivanhoe. The intruder escaped with cash and fled aboard a waiting van, with no injuries reported.
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Melbourne
Mary Hill
Ivanhiog
Takla
Firework Explosion Kills 14 in India Wedding Site
A Jakarta style report from Calcutta describes a deadly fireworks blast in a house near Ahmedbad where 14 people died and twenty were seriously injured. The incident occurred during preparations for a Hindu wedding festival at a Sind factory area near Kfralply.
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Dlarpur
Ahmedbad
Aut Rareworks
Kfralply
Sind
Crystal Brook Celebrates Jubilee Show Amid Fine Weather
Crystal Brook's jubilee fair draws thousands for the North-Western Sprite Society event. Exhibits across dairy, poultry, sheep and farms show high quality, with improved grounds and around 4000 entries. Special trains aid attendance from Port Pirie and northern regions as organizers praise smooth operations.
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North-Western Sprite Society
Crystal Brook
Silverton Tramway Company Posts Profit On Business Lines
At the annual meeting in Melbourne shareholders praised the firm for operating on business lines rather than government control. Profit stood at £40,955 after depreciation and before reserves. Revenue for the year reached £405,766, down £34,025 from the prior year, mining traffic falling while other income rose. A dividend of 6s per share was anticipated, and an extraordinary meeting approved a capital reduction by amending the articles.
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Melbourne
Silverton Tramway Company, Limited
Paniectas
A. Baddier
Ube
Wool Price Dispute Talks Continue In Adelaide
Deadlock between wool brokers and buyers over a cash discount for purchases. Negotiations proceed after noon chaired by Adel ie Woolbrokers Association. A conference with Victorian Woolbuyers Association in Melbourne aims to reach a compromise to avoid sales disruption.
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Adelaide
Woal
Unis
Cheadle
Chaiman
Adelie Woolrokers Association
Virgo
Stow Wowans’ Association of
South Australia
Representa~ives
Tiation
Melbourne
Important relic found near Mount Liebe in Adelaide
The infant aborigine body, brought by a university anthropological expedition, offers unique insight into early human physiology. Scientists call it among the expedition’s most important finds as they study primitive physical makeup and early human remains. The report notes harsh practices by mothers to protect children from starvation.
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Adelaide
Mount Liebe
Exhibition features top draught stock at deauget show
The Deauget stock show highlighted Gyik Hill owning the champion and several prize winners. J O Dennis won the two year old class, with Evie first in brood mare visibility. Sil? Mort was reserve champion and Lady Dale led the champion draught mare group.
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Gyik
Hill
Jevoutea Norsmen
Mad Clara Denounces Government In Reichstag Trial
The Reichstag opens amid rowdy scenes as Clara denounces the government and calls for overthrow while Herman Goering is elected Speaker and communists shout hail Moscow. Nazi protests and a Beuthon clash with police lead to many arrests.
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Hindenburg
Mari v Clara
Congress
Herman Goering
Germany
Hitler
Frais Zallen
Moscow
Torsit
Reichstag
Beuthon
Tin Hare Enquiry Drags On in Sydney
Wednesday Mark Gosling former Chit Secretary of New South Wales testified in the Tin Hare Commission all day. Gasque said he knew nothing of Judge Swindell’s activities. The government defended its licensing decisions and responsibility during the adjourned inquiry.
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Sydney
Mark Gosling
Chit
New South Walong Wie
Tin Hare Commission
Hosking
Gas- Une
Machinery Age and Unemployment Debate at York Conference
London reports on the 101st annual conference of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in York. Sir Albert Edward Elwin urged that machinery has caused unemployment and worsened drudgery, posing the question of how man should spend his leisure even if utopia of perfect labor adjustment arrives.
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London
World market values echo caution on American prices
A New York interview with Mr 8 C Riddle from Australia warns that global price hikes are unlikely to last if U S values rise. He notes Australia sees no sustained world movement to lift commodity prices while American markets stay depressed.
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New York
C. Riddle
Australia
America
Wounded Man Sent to Gaol in Early 20th Century Case
Lasile Williams, convicted on two counts of larceny with a prior record, was sentenced to three years in gaol after a May 10 shooting during an attempted arrest. His companion George Thompson had already received a two month sentence.
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Melbourne
Saints
Wen
Moule
Lasile Williams
Williama
Baal
George
Thompson
Textile strikers reject 7 percent wage offer in Melbourne
The textile strikers reject the employers' 7 per cent wage cut and demand that workers resume Friday on terms. threat to withdraw offer if not met, with 10 per cent emergency cut and cost of living adjustments. Union officials absent at country centers as workers weigh action. Chamber of Manufactures urges resumption amid accusations of Communist instigation.
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Melbourne
Mie
Chamber of Manufactures
Ers
Calnbelty
Ube ‘Teaches- Hall Tisputes Committee
Textile Workers’ Union
Mr Bruce Speaks to Australia in Broadcast Remarks
In New York on a shore wave broadcast Mr Bruce described the Ottawa Conference results as affecting Australia. He said Britain remains restricted in aiding the British market while the United States is favored in our trade, despite certain circumstances.
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New York
Ottawa
Australia
Australie
Woo
Britain
Wis
United States
Copper and metal prices edge up at Adelaide market
Spot and forward quotations rise across copper lead zinc tin and silver in Adelaide reports from Australian Metal Exchange notices. Prices quoted include copper spot £280 45/74d and forward £35 14/4, lead spot £218 9/65d, zinc forward £244 46/5, and silver cash £51/8 with varied gains.
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Adelaide
Mineé
Metala Associ
Condon Metal Exchange
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