Parliament Opens At Noon amid Debate On Warship Purchase
Sydney reports on Earle Page and Menzies addressing New South Wales delegates about Australia buying two battleships from the United States for naval defense. Page argues the plan is unlikely to be accepted by America while outlining cost and defense implications for the coming years.
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Toll Bar Road Crash Injures Three South-West Occupants
A vehicle went over an embankment on the Toll Bar Road near Toowoomba injuring three South-West occupants. Clinton Belis of Obanriston and Nirvan and Barbara Melly of Toowoomba suffered severe head, facial, and bodily injuries with possible internal damage. All were taken by ambulance to Toowoomba hospital for treatment.
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Foowoomioe
Endurance Record For Light Aircraft Set in Springfield
Springfield holds a new endurance record as a light aircraft flying a 35 hp engine stays aloft for 20,620 minutes breaking the previous mark. The craft landed tonight after the long flight establishing a landmark in small aviation records.
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Springfield
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Chair Thrown at Brisbane Inquiry Disruption
An inquiry into novice handicap rankings at the Queensland Turf Club in Brisbane was interrupted when a chair was hurled, striking steward Mr J Williams in the head and prompting extended adjournment. The incident followed the announcement of adjournment after the inquiry's session.
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Governor Refrains From Speech Due To Throat Injury
Brisbane reports the governor Sir Leslie Wilson will not deliver public remarks while his throat heals. A cancelled address at the International Library event is noted, with medical bulletins stating vocal strain risks to permanent damage. The situation prompts political procedural moves as advisers plan alternatives.
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Brisbane
Sir Leslie Wilson
International Library and Bureau of International Studies
NSW Political Crisis and Reform Debate in Sydney Review
A NSW political crisis review outlines tensions between parties, recalling ten years of disputes involving Nationals, Labor, and the Country Party. It discusses federal-state dynamics, leadership challenges, and calls for elections while noting cabinet reshuffles and public demand for stable government.
Plane Crash Kills Three Priests Pilot and Native in New Guinea
A Fokker single engine plane bound for the Alexishafen mission in New Guinea crashed after takeoff, killing three priests Father Kirchsbach and Father Wyer, pilot Schamthyausen, and a native passenger. Archbishop Duhie confirmed the deaths. The aircraft carried more than its rated capacity and exploded on impact, with the disaster noted as the worst aviation accident in New Guinea. Father Kirschbacher had 30 years of service along the Sepik River, and Schamhmhausen had five years as a pilot in the region. The victims were laid to rest in a common grave after the crash on Sunday.
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Memorial to King George V in Canberra delayed
Canberra reports that the national memorial to King George V is stalled as construction has not begun. The contract runs until June with extension likely, while a technical committee reviews the final model by J Moorfield of Sydney, formerly with Rayner Hoff’s firm, in a Commonwealth competition context.
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Country Party
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Rayner Hoff
NSW Labour Leadership Debate and Conference Winds
The article reports on the New South Wales Labour leadership contest and the upcoming conference in Sydney. It notes factions backing candidate Lang and the uncertain fate of Mr Lang as party members weigh the merit of various leadership options amid ongoing discussions at recent meetings.
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Wilson Bankruptcy SRISBANE, Monday-Tne mM etal Receiver Inv
Public bankruptcy examination details list assets and liabilities tied to the Osinkruptex SFE and involved parties including the Official Receiver and Lie Sibmnie Coit. The record notes a formal application and proceedings in the Pistorat Fuxikruptey jurisdiction with names partially legible.
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Revival Efforts By Sir Frederick Stewart In Canberra
Canberra reports focus on national insurance revival efforts led by Sir Frederick Stewart. He suggests early introduction of new and adequate home provisions funded by available revenue, with cabinet deliberations and potential penalties shaping policy. The Country Party reaction remains cautious amid political pressure and potential cabinet changes.
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Frederick Mawary
Master Butchers Federal Conference Highlights Industry Reforms
At Brisbane and Adelaide meetings leaders from state master butcher associations push tighter early closing rules, stricter shop standards, and better representation of the meat industry to state authorities. They urge uniform hours, stronger enforcement of regulations, and immediate steps to curb consolidation in food stores. The Adelaide session weighs hours restrictions against state law, with no firm ruling on legality.
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