Scandal over taxation and bankruptcy case in Brisbane
In a Bankrupt Court public examination, George Alexander Stronach, works manager for Mackay harbour scheme, denounced the Federal Taxation Commissioner for harsh treatment leading to his near loss of all income. Stronach described contract cancellation and alleged tax fines amounting to about £4000 amid amended sales tax provisions and exemptions.
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Stronach
Mackay Harbour
Justice Brennan
Bankruptcy Court
Mackay
AMSP
Brisbane
AMP. Society
Mr. Keenan
O.G.P.U
Australia
Federal House
Federal
Stropack
3. D. Keenan
Queensland
Engiineer
Bbronnebayoulds Ba
Mackay Harbour Board
Linblttles
Keenan
Niso
Feline Anterhes Mp
Collins Leads First Stage of Brisbane to Adelaide Air Race
Thirty-one planes started from Archerfield on the Brisbane to Adelaide leg in perfect weather. Most landed at Mascot by afternoon. wind aided fast passages. Collins posted the fastest time at 2 hours 4 minutes, Moody 3 hours 14, Pratt 3 hours 14 minutes. Women flyers featured, including Miss Freda Thompson. A veteran DH biplane, once a Sydney to Perth winner, entered the field.
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Adelaide
Mascot
Sydney
Melbourne
Falr
Caff
Westher Bureau
Freda Thompson
Royal Victorian Aero Club
Christopher
H. F. Broadbent
England
Australia
Klemm
R. Groppler
South Australia
Australs
Queensland Aero Club
R. W. Hiller
B. W. Monk
W. Maddocks
South Australas
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W. L. Jackson
J. George
Bennett
Outback
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J. A. Marsh
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Olfer
Marsh
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A. G. Bond
Mackenzie
Wade
Moore McMahon
Bonney
H. BH. Bonney
Betty Hudson
May Bradford
C. D. Pratt
Vincent
Coonamble
Pratt
Geelong
Perth
Western Australia
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Cunnamulla
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Ganneb
Plumridge
Miles Hawk
London
Royal South Australian Acre Club
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Indy
Ivy Pearce
Collins
Cablins
Coff
Adelaide air race jitters amid engine trouble and surges
The start of the Adelaide air race saw J L Scott and A G Bond face minor engine hitches delaying their flights. Twenty two other planes followed in two lines, with Scott’s DH60 leading initially before a fuel or oil issue forced a quick return for repairs.
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J. L. Scott
A. G. Bond
Scott
Bond
Baoth
Inland Service
Aero Club
Tangar
J. Bennett
Major Fairbanks
W. Wendt
Bal Sarat
Darling Downs Election Campaign Moves to By Election
Brisbane reports that Senator Foll will depart to aid the Darling Downs by-election campaign and believes Labour cannot win if UAP and Country Party preferencing aligns with leaders. Sir Donald Cameron will tour Toowoomba and Warwick. Senator Cooper travels from Canberra to Rosewood, while Mr Lawson departs for the Downs supporting A. E. Joseph.
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Foll
U.ap
Darling Downs
Ure
U.A.P
Country Party
Queenston
Donald Cameron
Uae
Toowoomba
Warwick
Cooper
U.C.P
Canberra
Rosewood
Lawson
Milt
the Downs
A. E. Joseph
Queenstreet
Melbourne air race notes feature pilots and aircraft
The report follows pilots such as H Miller and A H Tweddle with Avro Avian, Skyways Ltd owning the Tb, and R M Ansett of Hamilton piloting a sports model box Ted Porterfield. Skylar Puss Moth flown by a NSW pilot and a De Havilland design flown by H Hughes are noted, along with Spirit of Pun and other racing entries.
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H. Miller
Skyways, Ltd
A. H. Tweddle
Avro Avian
England
Melbourne
Tweddle
R. M. Ansett
Hamilton
Victoria
Ted Porterfield
South Wales
Ansett
National Airways
Guinea Airways
New Guinea Goldfield
Miss Melvern
Spirit of Pun
P. Knapman
Klemm
Lie Alver
Negligence Charged in Semppill Plane Inquiry
Melbourne report by the Air Accidents Investigation Committee faults the Menospar Croydon crew for negligence and says bearing signals from Darwin were unsuitable at night due to the Berlin-Toxe system limits. It notes pilot navigator expertise but warns against reliance on night signals and cites 151 successful Qantas Empire flights this year. The London reply calls the verdict impossible and recounts pilots’ doubts about Darwin bearings.
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Melbourne
Air Accidents Investigation Committee
Menospar
Croydon
Derwin
Koepang
Darwin
Australia
Qantas Empire
London
H. Wood
Duke of Windsor Faces Criticism From Archbishop
The Mirror reports the Duke of Windsor plans a public reply to Archbishop Canterbury's Sunday criticism. Protests from constituents pour into Parliament while the Duke debates Thursday's session. The piece also notes alleged purchases and travels, including a possible castle in Hungary and a Vienna-tinged summer itinerary.
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London
the Mirror
Duke of Windsor
Archbishop of Canterbury
Baron Rothschild
Howe of Commons
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