Unemployed Association Motion Shocks Port Phillip
A Port Phillip Unemployed Association member submitted a motion urging expulsion of any member who talks to police in the street. The assembly, led by chairman Mr McDowell, rejected the motion but drew applause as the debate highlighted tensions with police handling of ration orders and relations with the unemployed.
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Port Phil
Vigher
Chasemay
Mr. McDowell
Avell
TRG
Yaegeed Yeohn
Nymaelions
Og. Deimery
Q’ Vats
Mobawell
Tarlly
McDowell
Gal Mbone
Boltes
England Faces Severe Flooding Across Regions
Serious floods persist across England and Wales as Bundyeds of people in peril are rescued. A lifeboat aided a rescue at a Yorkshire village while hundreds are saved from rising waters by rafts and rescues from upper floors.
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United Service
London
England
Wales
Pengone
Wisi
Yorkshire
Wheatgrowers propose aid plan to support farmers
A parliamentary proposal from Mr HL Srs Gly outlines Commonwealth and State cooperation to fund an 8 million pound relief scheme for wheat growers facing debt and low prices. The plan seeks unconditional grants, targeted purchases, and subsidies for essential materials to sustain production through 1934 32 and beyond, with state control over distribution and annual reports.
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Commonwealth
Hil
Aig
AMI
Ehemo
Doors Opened for Savings Bank Reopening in Sydney
The Govgenment Savings Bank reopened with strong public turnout in Sydney. By afternoon close, 8,882 accounts had been opened across city, suburban, and rural branches. Early deposits included several over £4,000 and three accounts opened at the former branch by Premier J.T. Lane, amid wide cross‑party expressions of confidence.
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Sydney
Momiay
Ctty
Courtry
Tite Jc
J.T. Lane
Dubory
Bradman Acceptance Reported by Accrington Club
The Accrington Club reportedly accepted an offer related to ACGRINavaN Ulug per Empire News. The club secretary stated Bradman was assured of the communication's certainty and the success of their service, with further details noted about a wireless telephone development.
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Unite
London
Tradman
Accrington Club
England
Acc Crington
Bradman
Empire News
Sid
Money For Loan Limits Put By Commonwealth Bank
The Commonwealth Bank says it cannot provide more than £2,500,000 for loan works this year. Banks view the demands skeptically and a clash with the Government over credit release seems likely next year. There is a belief the Federal Government is maneuvering on the issue.
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Monilay
Commonwealth Bank Istormert Ig
Oan
Secretariat
Trial of Wipeteen Men Draws Sydney Crowds
Sydney Monday. More than 1000 Communists gathered outside Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions Court to watch the trial of nineteen men charged over the June 19 Newtown riot in which police fired shots and wounded a man. Police were present but orderly. the court filled quickly and the trial is expected to last several days.
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Darlinghurst
Fivnewwen
Newtown
Questioned Viceregal Change At India’s Top Post
Calcutta dispatch reports speculation on a forthcoming change in the viceregal leadership in India. Rumors name Viscount Willingdon possibly resigning, with MacDonald or Aremeny as potential successors, amid political pressure and upcoming elections.
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United Service
Calcutta
Yviseaun
Willingdon
Genaal
Ingia
Mn Aemeny
MacDonald
Gem “Zeneca
Andy Tligg
Lyons voices protest on compulsory conversion policy
In Melbourne on Monday Mr Lyons denounced the Premiers' Conference decision to compel conversion of dissenters' holdings as a profound mistake. He argued the move contradicts the National Appeal Executive and urged dissenters to reconsider, saying the plan harms Australia’s benefit and unity.
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Melbourne
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Gyms
Inc
National Appeal
Australia
Logdholdere
Conference on economic policy in Melbourne discussed
The meeting in Melbourne involved Mr Soulja and Mr Theodore with officials from the Commonwealth Bank as they debate government expenses and social services. They warned against concessions while outlining conversion figures showing large sums for allocations and dissenters.
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Melbourne
Soullia
G. G
Theodore Freq
Me Nidale
Robert Hbson
Commonwealth Bank
Soulja
AIF
London
Louisin Sil' Ty
Conversion figures for South Australia mortgage loan trailing
An OCR fragment reports financial figures for South Australia in Adelaide noting pounds and shillings figures. It states £888,000 unconverted in South Australia and £988,000 in holdings not included in the conversion loan. It adds that since the appeal trial closed dissenters have converted £22,900.
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Adelaide
Adelaide Wholesale Market Prices Report Morning Rates
Wholesale market notes from Adelaide list fresh produce pricing. Items include apples, oranges, mandarins, peaches, pears, tomatoes, and other fruits with varying grades and unit prices. Notes reference grades, cases, and conditions observed in the morning trading.
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Adelaide
Chinese Floods Wreak Havoc Across Henan and Yangtze Regions
A national survey shows 47 provinces affected as floods from the Yellow and Yangtze rivers devastate large areas. An estimated 1.8 million people drown or displaced, with millions more impacted by submerged land and widespread damage. Reinforcements flood to reinforce dykes amid ongoing crisis.
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United Service
Shanghat
Ada
Yellow River
Henan
Yangtze River
China
Grand Gans
Yast
Congress faces critical peace time tax and relief debate
United Service notes Congress confronts a tense peace time issue with pressure to tax to fund large expenditures. Reports claim a wide call for relief, a potential six million plus hunger loan, and Canada planning highway work and outdoor camps as tensions rise across government and military financing.
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United Service
Washington
Sumiay
Congress
Doctor Dewey
Commission
Canada
Rani
The
Dominion
Richmond Trotting Meeting Turmoil in Melbourne
At the Richmond trotting meeting in Melbourne today three crashes injured drivers and horses. Tumbled sulkies and a somersault by the trotter Noxman caused two more falls. driver W Wills suffered facial cuts and B Rosas ankle injury while Deneho’s rider broke ribs and W Staser sustained severe abrasions and shock.
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Melbourne
Hautes
Dy MaBonsh
Shiiver
Deneho
ae W._ Staser
Pem
Noxman
W. Wills
B. Rosas
Violet Bells
Hinadicap
Whee Om
Marevin
Gensva Rock
Fatal Fall From Tower At Station
A 70 year old man, Mr Willem Lee, brother of a former Chief, fell seventy feet from a lookout tower at Mester Hill Ave station and died. A second person, Mr Gondwin, sustained a shoulder injury while responding to the accident.
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Melbourne
Willem Lee
Metropolitan Tire Brigade
Harie“B. Lee
Mester Hill Ave
Sis. Goudeln
Gondwin
Bee
West
Susan
Elbankuents Bank Threatened by Night Storm
A midnight gale battered the Murray riverbank near Gyan pore causing sandbagging and iron sheets to loosen. Settlers were called out as the embankment risked collapse, but the bank held with additional weight and galvanised sheets.
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Adelaide
Murray
Gyanpore
Murray J Bridge
Pompoota
Reid
Forigalius
Tous
Anoe
Smebey
Harvest prospects amid Australian wheat yield estimate
Adelaide reports a 14 bushel harvest expectation, with a possible 1 bushel average rise. Government statistician W. L. Johnston notes a 3,000,000 acre grain belt across southern Australia, forecasting about 4,000,000 bushels and very strong yields in the state’s eastern division.
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Adelaide
Maidly
Saliny W. L. Johnston
Australia
Folm
Broadbent Arrives Home After Fight, Seven Days and a Half
Pilot H F Broadbent arrived at Mencot this morning after a seven and a half day fight in Austria. He defeated Dag Aik Comingdora of Singsford and returned to Australian shores amid celebration.
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Sydney
H. F.broadbent
Mencot
Austriia
Dag Aik
Singsford
Record High Weekly Australian Dried Fruit Sales
The London agency of the Commonwealth Dried Fruits Board announced a record weekly sale of Australian dried fruit overseas. For the week ending September 3, 5,707 tons sold for £860,110, with most of last season’s stocks sold at high averages. Overall Britian’s nine week sales totaled 44,254 tons valued at £661,890, amid extensive overseas orders and transfer of proceeds to Australia.
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Melbourne
Thomas
The
Dried’ Fruits Board
Glen
London
Commonwealth Dried Fruits Board
Australia
Britain
Tor
Bond Sale Plan for State Loan Works Approved
The Conference of Premiers agreed to ask the Loan Council to authorize each state to raise funds for loan works by selling bonds over the counter. About £8,000,000 is required. Interest rates will be set with Loan Council approval, and potential tax implications hinge on conversion terms. Banks and immediate decisions were not part of the discussion, with further steps to be taken by individual governments.
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Melbourne
Loan Council
Ganuelel
Staton
Lean Council
Scullin
Doe
Wis
Cnmfarense
Secretariat
Ausinles
Gold Claims at Tweedvale Report Rich Vein Find
From Tweedvale, 24 miles by road from Adelside, reports claim rich gold finds. Three brothers named among workers sunk a shaft and traced a quartz vein showing silver signals, with several claims pegged as the field expands.
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Adelaide
Twweenvale
Adelside
Ira Sa |Gotand
Prasnectonie Sai
Japanese tennis champions tour Australia in 1920s
Japanese players Haradi Nunol and Zeioh plan a visit to Australia. They will play in Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and then compete in the Australia Championships in Adelaide at the end of January. The Australian federation received a cable about the trip and announced the delegation.
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Melbourne
Association. of Australia
Teunis Association
Haradi
Nunol
Zeioh
Japan
Neverfurter Australie
Brisbane
Sydney
Australia
Adelaide
Paris to Paris Legs Highlight Longest World Race
A garbled report describes a grueling 728 mile Paris to Paris race. Opperman doubts endurance yet vows to maintain pace as efforts unfold in a world event.
Chicago public workers seek pay increase amid unrest
In Chicago a broad section of public employees demand higher wages while officials discuss pay freezes. Reports indicate thousands of workers are affected, with many paid in script since April. The turmoil parallels broader labor tensions and political clashes affecting schools and city services.
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Chicago
Thor
Pirie Unemployed Urges Ration Applications to Police
A Port Pirie unemployed group reported improper ration handling by police officials. Members urged the sergeant to approve applications, noting some single men were refused while married men received priority. The federation planned to monitor cases and write to the council for guidance on processing applications and relief decisions.
Britain Supreme on Sir Water and Land
A garbled Vancouver report speaks of a victory and air and land concerns tied to a named figure, with unclear context and several corrupted words. The readable elements hint at a notable event or opinion piece involving governance, territory, and naval matters.
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