Belgium Ends Temporary Trade Pact With Australia
A Belgium government spokesman announced the termination of the provisional commercial agreement with Australia, effective August 1, 1936, amid higher Australian tariffs on silk goods, oils, and selected imports. Belgium aims to renegotiate a new pact and avoid drastic Australian purchases if possible, with safeguarding law possible around June 10 to shift wool and other goods to other markets.
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Sydney
Dbelghum
A.michotte
Belgium
Nicholée
Canberra
Connerat
Australia
Tokio
Arita
South America
South Africa
Simin
Trouble and expected cane field sign-on at Tully
Sundey-Many cane cutters warn that exceeding the 48 foreigner quota in the Tully cane cutting season could spark trouble. After last year's strike, the sign-on extended, and watchers wonder if extra men will be re engaged. This marks the first Tully pre sign-on A W U meeting without a prior sign-on, seen as significant by Britishers who claim victimisation. The sign-on occurs Monday and Tuesday.
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Tully
Sundey
A.W.U
Queen Marys Speed Near Atlantic Record
A New York Times correspondent aboard the Queen Mary reports an average speed of 30.64 knots as the liner covers 760 nautical miles in 26 hours from Friday noon to Saturday noon. Britain’s bid for the blue riband seems within reach, though later speed dips created doubt about a new record. Officers remain intent on the attempt, aiming to reach Ambrose Light by Monday morning, while conceding progress exceeds expectations.
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New York
New York Times
Britain
Efort
Ambrosa Light Alam
Meier Fing
Alamic
Paul
Bir Edear Britten
Crawford Budge Match Stuns Five Set Davis Cup Clash
In Philadelphia Budge defeats Crawford in five sets while Quist outplays Allison in a long two hour Davis Cup opener between the United States and Australia. Budge wins 6-2 6-5 4-6 1-6 15-11 and Quist takes 6-3 5-7 6-4 6-1 as both matches showcase strong serving and tactical play amid cautious rallies.
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Philadelphia
Australia
America
Budge
Crawford
Quist
Allison
Budge v. Crawford
Cleared up body found in Taylor Bay Clifton Gardens
The body of Alexander Colling, 53, assistant director of the State Lottery, was found in Taylor Bay after a week missing. A revolver was found in his hip pocket, with marks suggesting bullet wounds. Police say foul play not suspected, but medical exam needed to confirm cause of death. Colling’s brother Gordon identified the body.
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Sydney
Alexander Colling
State Lottery
Taylor Bay
Clifton Gardens
Collins
Colling
Lottery Office
Gordon Collins
Orlerstricken
2GB
North Sydney Police
Shearer Found Dead at Mona Station After Duel Challenge
William Alfred Duncombe a 32 year old shearer was found dead at Mona Station Booms about 60 miles from Moree with a bullet wound. He was shot at a dogs range with a heavy calibre rifle after a quarrel or duel challenge. Police seized a rifle and charged a man with murder. Duncombe was married with two children and had lived at Mona Station for years.
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Sydney
William Alfred Duncombe
Shearer
Mona Station
Booms
Moree
Dogs Range
Duncombe
Mone Station
One-man Control Shake Reaches New South Wales Labour
Sydney Sunday report notes the Long Garden dispute widening the state Labour ranks. Mr Lazzarini urged action against current one man control at Mar tickyilla league meetings. A four to one vote backed Cook Electorate Council’s call for a special conference aimed at forcing change.
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Sydney
State
Parliamentary Labour Party
Martickyilla League
Lazzarini
Meet
Cook
Budge Upsets Crawford in Tight Tennis Duel
A period tennis match saw Crawford fail on serve late as Budge reeled off strong play. Budge trailed at 6 all and 2 points from match before capturing the final by 13-11, showcasing a thrilling late surge and firm service games.
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Quist
Allison
Alteon
Budge Crawford
Crawford
Budge
Austenlian
Ieals
Grawford
Hoe
Weln
Rude
Cenchard
Useful rains lift hopes for winter pastures in Queensland
Rain fell across large areas inland from the Barkly Tableland through north western Queensland, with Longreach seeing over two inches and many spots above an inch. Winton, Muttaburra, Hughenden and Barkly Tableland reported good to very good totals, while Downs wheat prospects remained uncertain. Officials warned further cold weather could slow growth, but prospects for winter pasture looked brighter if favorable conditions continue.
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Brisbane
Downs
Barkly Tableland
Queensland
Quilpie
Charleville
Longreach
Winton
Muttaburra
Hughenthen
Barkly
Mr. Richards
Roma
South Australia
Bulesek
Darling Downs
Department of Agriculture
E. Graham
Bulloo
Blackwater Creek
Adawala
Windorah
Goondiwind
Talwood
Toobeach
Kurrumbul
Yelarbon
Callandoon
Yetman
Texas
Daymar
Winton Station
Moree
Tensions Rise After Train Mishap Near Tientsin
Acute tension spills from a Japanese troop train mishap near Tientsin with rival versions. The Japanese say a bomb exploded beneath the train. China says Japanese caused the damage by loosening rails. Chinese fear a pretext for direct action, while Japan warns that disturbance will hurt China Japan ties. Reports note Japanese machine guns at Pekin station and journalists ejected. The British Embassy is asked to investigate the death of a Japanese officer outside a Pekin cabaret amid assaults on Japanese subjects.
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Perkin
Tientsin
Hornes
China
Mukden
Pekin Station
Pekin
Sister Kenny's Method Attracts German Austrian Interest
In Brisbane for treatment of infantile paralysis, Sister Kenny reported that Germany and Austria consider sending medical units to study her methods. She said a German professor and Austrian consular officials indicated inquiries and possible deployments. Queensland authorities offered training facilities at the mother clinic, with lectures and demonstrations planned.
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Brisbane
Germany
Austria
Mr. Hanlon
Queensland
Slater Kenny
Ashe
Farmers Wool Scheme Benefits Not Fully Recognised
Brisbane report notes the wool scheme helps small flocks by pooling farmers wool into big catalogues for better market value. The Department of Agriculture and Steel circulates details, averaging 14 to 15 cents per pound in February sales, with advances of 60 percent paid on receipt to farmers for stored wool.
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Brisbane
Department of Agriculture and Steel
Eales
Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Miva District Children
Diphtheria claimed two children in the Miva farming area over the past fortnight. Five cases from the Woolooga Mira section are in Gymple Hospital with one admitted tonight. None immunised. Tiara Shire Council urged to act.
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Maryborough
Miva
Gymple
Woolooga- Mira
Gymple Hospital
Tiara Shire Counell Tg
Tatce Nelion
Wool cleaning rules for department skirting and classing
The text states that except for removing wet and stained wool and keeping rockn and bells separate, no wool treatment by the farmer is a cersanry. The department handles all skirting and classing.
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Coats
Belt Ee
Brown & Han
Barnes
King Street
Toby
Vile Brite
Izex
Japan
Queen Mary
U.S.A
Allison Quist
Guist
N.S. Wales
Labour
Kenny
Johnsons
W. Price
Wr. O.B
S.W. Price
Wool- De-Chine
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