Italy Calls League's Bluff on Peace Terms
Geneva reports show Italy seeks settlement without League mediation and the League would only register it, risking failure of peace talks. Abyssinians resist, arguing the road to Addis Ababa remains blocked by weather, strategy, and mutual stalemate.
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Loan Council Meeting Delayed Amid Deficit Outlook
Canberra announces the Loan Council meeting will shift from May 4 to May 18–19 due to Premier travel issues. With NSW and Queensland Premiers absent acting leaders may attend, and officials will coordinate budgets and deficit figures for 1936 37. The Commonwealth Bank Board will discuss a proposed new loan and a smaller works programme than the current year.
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Nationalists to Join in Queensland United Australia Party
In Brisbane a move to form the United Australia Party in Queensland was agreed with a provisional committee elected to work with the Constitutional Club. M L A H M Russell noted the O P N's disbandment left only the Young Nationalists, and he supported a Queensland UA P title while preserving state autonomy. A further meeting was adjourned to receive the committee's report.
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Reciprocity in Trade Between Australia and United States
State Department notes no early talks on a reciprocal treaty with Australia while outlining a broader aim for a global reciprocal trade program. Officials say reductions in tariff barriers are pursued wherever feasible to improve worldwide trading conditions.
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Washington
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Australia
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Associated Press
Mr Hanlon’s Tour Of South West Areas
The Minister for Health and Home Affairs Mr E M Hanlon begins a tour of the south west on May 5 due to floods. He will visit Surat Et Stan George Munpindi Dirranbandi Goondiwindi Inglewood and Texas through May 13, aiming to end at Woerwick on May 14 for a city status celebration before returning to Brisbane.
Secret ballot decision shapes candidate selection for Parliament
At the UAP convention in Sydney, it was decided that Legislative Assembly and House of Representatives candidates will be chosen by secret ballot of electorate members. State Ministers will be elected by the parliamentary UAP with portfolios allotted by the Premier, while a push against government by regulation was supported as a safeguard for democracy. The Lakemba branch proposal on Japan trade was rejected, and the convention backed a 40 hour week and tariff adjustments to encourage international trade.
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Placing Change Declared in Toowoomba Eisteddfod
The 47th Queenstone Eisteddfod award results were corrected after a judging misread. First prize goes to Miss Margaret Saunders of Ipswich for To the Lillies, with E M England Boonah second for A Mexican Sunflower and other placements listed.
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Murnley Meorice
C. 5. Smith
Queenstone
Late Mr Edmund Jowett Honored in Melbourne Funeral
Large attendance of public figures and pastoral industry leaders at the Melbourne funeral of Edmund Jowett. The notable pastoralist died at his Clifton Darling Downs home last Tuesday. A special service at Toorak Presbyterian Church was led by Reverend D J Mackenzie.
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Commonwealth
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Darling Downs
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National Insurance Convention Endorses Welfare Schemes
A conference of the National Insurance U.A.P. convention in favour of nationwide schemes backed by Federal and State governments to cover unemployment sickness widows allowances and old age pensions. Delegates debated and may adopt a motion urging statutory programs and social protection for workers nationwide.
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Coneention Lnst
Btate
Alekneys
Trade figures revalued in league calculations
The report notes league figures for Australian trade were converted from American gold dollars into local national currency. It mentions the process of conversion and the impact on reported totals.
Johnsons Maids' Knitted Wear Sets In Style
New designs feature smart white frill collars and embroidered finishes with tall sizes listed. Childrens all wool sweaters shown in fawn and blue with two button fronts and turn down collars, knit for stretch and contrast trims.
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