Earthquake shocks hit North Island as Napier memories loom
An early morning quake struck western North Island causing fear across Gisborne Hawke's Bay and nearby towns. Walls fell pockets of life disrupted windows broken and chimneys toppled. Shocks were felt as far as New Plymouth Wellington and Opotiki with damages reported.
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Napier
Wellington
N.Z
North Island
New Zealand
Gisborne
Bay
Whestsland
Hawkes ‘Bay
Hastings
Offce
Newtet
Mulles
Gisborné
Opotiki
Tie Bay
Plenty
Wangamui
New Plymouth
Oldest Vessel Edina Run Aground Near Port Arlington
Melbourne reports the Edina, Australasia’s oldest operating vessel, grounded on a sandbank a mile from Port Arlington while en route to Geelong. 128 passengers and crew were aboard, with fishermen assisting to bring them ashore as the ship moved slowly and became stuck but caused no injuries.
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Melbourne
Australaground
Port Arlington
Geelong
Port Philbin Bay
Avas
Pansenxars
Inc
Hooker
Vars
Tate III A Recorder English Test Howler May Merits Trip
English Test howler Maurice Tate faces questions over whether he will join the team touring Australia. London reports indicate uncertainty about his participation as preparations proceed and selection debates continue.
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London
Prilay
Maurice ‘Tate
Aken
Australia
Tamurrosy
Saywell Tragedy Inquest Returns Open Verdict
City Coroner returns open verdict in the death of Victor Claude Saywell found dead in bed at Bellevin filld on April 22. The coroner states Saywell was murdered by person or persons unknown. Jack Slywell, son of the deceased, testified and denied knowledge of the homicide.
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Sydney
Victor Claude -Saywell
Bellevin
Saywell
Jack Slywell
Union Divided Over Meat Industry Dispute
Reports from Melbourne indicate a split within the meat industry executive circle over export controls and daily slaughter limits. Meetings of the Meat Exporters Association warned members they would be dismissed if daily output did not rise to 400 head, while aVeteran executive faction refused to back dissenters.
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POE
Vie ‘Lorian
Dedona
Ife
Boc
Teonaise
Track Test Attracts Record 84 000 In England Jam
An English track test drew 84 000 spectators for a historic event between Austria and England. A large crowd witnessed a two mile jam from the stadium site and England won the toss, securing a decisive lead of 34 points in a 12 point period.
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England
Austriaity
Flight from Britain ends in Batavia with Allen’s trip
A clipped report notes Mr. Richard Allen arriving in Batavia from England via Australia and then departing for Bima. The fragment mentions a Melbourne link and a morning arrival at Singacadia, with references to Allen and several Gebles.
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Batavia
Hichard Allen
Atelbourne
England
Austalia
Singacadia
Bima
Pension plan requires relatives to declare means
In the House, the prime minister outlined a pensions amendment requiring every close relative of pensioners to file a prescribed declaration with the Commissioner of Pensions. Relatives include spouses, parents, and children over 24. The court may enforce by distress or imprisonment if needed. Pension rates remain largely unchanged for dependents.
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House of Representatives
Pension -Authoriies
Gandhi Threat to Fast to Death Triggers Release
The British government announced that once Gandhi begins his threatened fast to death he will be released from jail and moved to a private residence. A stay on conditions would require him to remain there, with further action possible if civil disobedience campaigns resume or law and order are threatened.
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Carder
London
Gandhi
Salvationists Confident After Port Pirie Auction Drive
Salvationists in Port Pirie report strong support from a sale of buttons and a fair at the Army Hall tied to the annual self denial appeal. The drive is now directed at private donations and other fundraising activities, with several weeks remaining.
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Army Hall
Port Pirie
Convicted Men Sentenced in Melbourne Case
Fragmentary report from Melbourne shows two elderly defendants, ages 84 and 88, convicted in a legal matter tied to a directors’ dispute. The proceedings list Kir Jones Babield and Brogst-Jones as participants, with a combined total amount mentioned. Further details are unreadable.
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Melbourne
Fridsay ‘Bianlos - Stephensom
Richmond
Egal
Qn Jones Babield
Eegmad
Amt Brogst- Jones
Air Force Tragedy Reported From Australia Visit
A fragmented 1999 era note recalls an Air Force aircraft visit to Australia ending in a crash. It mentions two airmen injured or killed and unclear surrounding events with garbled phrases and unclear dates.
Alberta Farmers Halt Market to Seek Better Prices
Alberta farmers in Calgary decide to withhold their product from sale until prices cover production costs and allow a modest profit. Possible extension to other regions noted as plan progresses amid a looming surplus.
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Calgary
Alberta
Armeins
Migration pace will push populations to 30 million
London, Friday: The Morning Post notes that Canada would reach 30 million in about one century and Australia in two, given current immigration trends. The analysis reflects a century-long growth rate over the last quarter of a century and discusses implications for escape and settlement.
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Recorder
London
The
Morning Post
Canada
Australia
Collision at Portland Bill involves Dundalk and submarine B33
Royal Navy exercises near Portland Bill ended in a collision between the mine sweeper Dundalk and submarine B33. The Dundalk was holed above the water line, the submarine’s stern damaged. Exercises were abandoned and both vessels returned to port.
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London
Riday
Dundalk
Portland Bill
Plane missing over Atlantic tied to Rome flight
London reports an American monoplane carrying Doctor Pisculli and a parachutist named Tefe America, en route non stop to Rome. The aircraft is 22 hours overdue with fuel expected to run out by midnight Wednesday.
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London
ARS
Doctor Pisculli
America
Rome
Australia Sales Tax Bill Expands Exemptions
In Canberra the House of Representatives passed a sales tax bill by Mre Lyons adding retrospective exemptions from September and extending reliefs from August. The measure cites 12 million pounds in revenue and a projected 423% cost figure with exemptions aimed at primary producers and various items previously taxed.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Mre‘Lyons
Zone
Hindus Urge Prevention Efforts Over Caste Reform
Fragmented report notes Hindu groups in Galcutpaa urging actions to curb movements against Gandhi and to oppose restrictions on the caste system, with references to untouchability and religious tensions amid civil agitation.
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Galcutpaa
M. Gandhi
Arbitration Court Grants Wage Reduction In Rail and Tram
Federal Arbitration Court in Melbourne reduced wages for railway and tramway workers under NSW Transport Commissioners form 40 percent. The decision appears to lower pay for some employees while other classified rates remained unchanged, reflecting sector-wide wage concessions.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
New South Wales Transport
Failway
Maonneau
Nat Hi
Busto Wane
Four parties set for Adelaide state election battle
In Adelaide the Australian Labor Party conference weighs recalls and splits as four parties prepare for the state election. Howard, Dale, Bardolph and others refuse ALP return while Menard and Dahi contest. Denny, the sitting member for Adelaide, is expected to run. Lib and Country candidates are fielding in the region.
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Adelaide
Priday
Australian Labor Party
Lang
T. P
Howard
Sons Australia
B.A. Dale
D. B. Andl
Bardolby
ALP
Nias
Messrs. Menard
Dai
D-H Bardoh
Shepatia
Bos
Jotose
Nikel
Denny
Adelahe
Linas
London metal prices and futures in mixed terms
Friday London Metal Exchange quotations show copper and lead fluctuating with spot and three month futures noted. Prices quoted include ingots and shipment figures, with copper and zinc levels listed and minor shifts in forward contracts.
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London Metal Exchange
Ewan
Sprutier
Torwerd
Tom
Strange Civil Court Case Over Adelaide Gaol Turnkey Estate
Adelaide Friday report details a civil court case over the will of John Herring Kennedy a former Adelaide Gaol turnkey who died with an estate that rose from £1000 in 1870 to over £40000. The dispute splits the late tester’s estate among descendants of Mary Halfway and others after claims Kennedy conspired to help bushrangers escape and was recalled to England for his embezzlement.
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Adelaide
John Herring Kennedy
England
Australia
Wes
Kennedy
Corran
Hughes
Fox
Kennédy
Hits
Ingland
Marys
Nis
Witfimat
Justica
Angus Parsins
Joan Herring
Weovedy
Roxelmarnt
Garden Grove
Howl
Wool cheque worth estimates for 1932 33
Conservative estimates by wool traders place the State wool cheque for 1932 33 between 2 250 000 and 2 400 000 pounds, an increase of over 580 000 on last season. The rise reflects stronger prices for wool and a favourable clip outlook, with current auctions and trade reports noting value and demand.
Mr. G. C. Andres Appointed Postmaster Successor
Mr. G. C. Andres has been appointed successor to Mary L. Muller as acting postmaster in Part: Pinte. The move places Andres in the high postal role following the prior postmaster.
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G. C. Andres Ha
Mary L. Muller
Actin
Pinte
Tariff schedules to be announced next month Ottawa
Ottawa reports that tariff schedules will be published next month after negotiations between the Canadian and British governments. The schedules are prepared and dated for October 43, with publication to follow the agreement reached.
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Hunwudys
Yell
Athavea
Property tax may be reduced in the new year
A Canberra report notes changes to property tax policy, with the federal government considering reductions in the new year. The measure could lower rates on assessed income from property and affect receipts, which are currently around 124 million.
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Canberra
Uierstood
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