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  • RECOMMENDING NEW DUTIES. DIRECTION TO TARIFF BOARD. PRIMAGE AND EXCHANGE. Should Not be Considered.

    CANBERRA, Friday.—The Minister for Customs (Mr. Gullett), replying to questions in the House of Representatives to-day, announced that he had directed the ... [Article] (640 words)
  • EMBANKMENT FALLS. GOLDSEEKER KILLED. Rescuers Dig All Night.

    WOOD'S POINT, Friday.—At Jericho, on the Jordan River, about nine miles from Wood's Point, Herbert G. Bennett, aged [?] years, the owner of a hydraulic sluicing ... [Article] (248 words)
  • INCOME FROM PROPERTY. RELIEF FROM SUPER-TAX. "Action at First Possible Moment."

    CANBERRA, Friday.—The deputy leader of the Country party (Mr. Paterson) asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), in the House of Representatives to-day, ... [Article] (125 words)
  • MENTAL HYGIENE. Lunacy Department Renamed.

    BALLARAT, Friday.—Following a suggestion made by Mr. Pittard, M.L.C., it is intended to change the name of the Lunacy department to the "Department of Mental ... [Article] (135 words)
  • COLLECTIONS IN CHURCH. Opposed by Archbishop.

    AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Friday.—Dislike of the custom of making collections at church services was expressed by Archbishop Averill in his charge to the diocesan synod. ... [Article] (82 words)
  • KNOCKED DOWN BY CAR. Young Woman's Skull Fractured.

    Struck by a motor-car as she was crossing Queen's parade, Clifton Hill, last night, a young woman, aged about 21 years, who is believed to be Miss Lee Lockhead, of Kean ... [Article] (85 words)
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  • SCOUTS' JAMBOREE. TO BE HELD IN MELBOURNE. PACIFIC NATIONS INVITED. Federal Council's Centenary Plans.

    An international Boy Scouts' jamborce, to which contingents from all countries bordering the Pacific will be invited, will be held in Melbourne in 1935 in connection with ... [Article] (446 words)
  • STATE MINE DISPUTE. TELEGRAM FROM MINISTER. ADVISED TO APPROACH TRIBUNAL

    Following upon his discussion on Thursday with representatives of the employees at the State coalmine at Wonthaggi, the Minister for Railways (Mr. Menzies) ... [Article] (286 words)
  • WORK FOR SUSTENANCE. HIGHER PRICE FOR BREAD. Minister Criticised.

    The executive of the Central Employment Committee, at a meeting held at the Trades Hall yesterday, considered the action of the Minister in Charge of Sustenance (Mr. ... [Article] (433 words)
  • BROADCAST EXPERIMENT. Speech Recorded on Steel Wire.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—An interesting experiment was carried out to-night at the 2UW broadcasting studio, where a speech by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was ... [Article] (125 words)
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  • AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. TEAM TO MEET ENGLAND. NO NEW MEN INCLUDED. Match Front November 18-22.

    The Victorian selection committee recently submitted its selection of an Australian eleven team to the Board of Control for the information of the Australian eleven ... [Article] (1024 words)
  • IRISH ANNUITIES. Negotiations Resumed. Free State Ministers in London. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Oct. 13.

    Anglo-Irish negotiations with regard to the land annuities and other matters in dispute between the British and Irish Free State Governments will be resumed at the ... [Article] (110 words)
  • British Princes. Visit to Hamburg. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Oct. 13.

    Although they remained only one night in Hamburg on their return flight from Sweden, the Prince of Wales and Prince George spent many hours visiting different ... [Article] (161 words)
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  • FLOODS SUBSIDING. FINER WEEK-END PREDICTED SUBMERGED GOLF LINKS. River Yarra at High Level.

    The metropolitan area will be cool and cloudy to-day with no more showers according to officials of the Weather Bureau, but to-morrow is expected to be fine. Only ... [Article] (974 words)
  • NAVIGATION ACT. TASMANIA'S GRIEVANCE. COMMONWEALTH POLICY. Early Decision Expected.

    CANBERRA, Friday.—At the invitation of the Prime Ministe (Mr. Lyons) three Tasmanian members of the House of Representatives, Messrs. Hutehin (U.A.P.), ... [Article] (188 words)
  • PARLIAMENT IN BRIEF.

    CANBERRA, Friday.—During the discussion of the Estimates in the House of Representatives to-day Colonel Harrison (U.A.P., V.) directed attention to ... [Article] (96 words)
  • ATTEMPT TO STEAL BAG. Incident in Collins Street.

    Shortly after drawing a £12 pay-roll Miss Greta Brown, aged about 26 years, accountant of the Southern Electric Co. Pty Ltd., of Morton House, Flinders lane, ... [Article] (116 words)
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  • COMPANY MERGER. GREATER UNION AND HOYTS. 180 Picture Theatres Involved.

    After negotiations which have been in progress for several years a merger has been arranged between Greater Union Theatres Ltd. and Hoyts Theatres Ltd. ... [Article] (347 words)
  • ATTITUDE TOWARD NAVY. Treasury in Labour Regime. Conflicting Statements. LONDON, Oct. 14.

    A remarkable statement regarding the alleged attitude of the Treasury toward the Navy during the term of office of the late Labour Government is expected to be ... [Article] (294 words)
  • CANADIAN FINANCE. Currency and Credit. Control by Dominion Urged. OTTAWA, Oct. 13.

    On behalf of the Progressive party an amendment to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne was moved to-day, emphasising the need for financial reform. ... [Article] (178 words)
  • Fall From Window. Suicide or Accident? LONDON, Oct. 14.

    "My experience shows that the vast majority of cases like this are suicide," declared the coroner at an inquest into the death of Mrs. Rose Rhodes, the widow of ... [Article] (161 words)
  • Cruel Hoax. Dead Soldier's Parents Deceived. BERLIN, Oct. 13.

    Although "Oscar Daubmann," who was supposed to have returned from the grave, was feted as a hero when he arrived in Endingen, he has now been arrested as Karl ... [Article] (327 words)
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  • CHINESE PIRATES. STEAMER SEIZED. PASSENGERS ROBBED. Father's Leap to Death. HONG KONG, Oct. 14.

    The Chinese-owned steamer Helikon, flying the British flag, and commanded by Captain G. Lefevre, with British officers, has returned here after having been in the ... [Article] (210 words)
  • M. HERRIOT IN LONDON. Disarmament Discussions. Effort to Remove Obstacles. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Oct. 13.

    Anglo-French conversations on disarmament problems occupied several hours to-day, and they will be resumed to-morrow. The Prime Minister of Britain (Mr. ... [Article] (426 words)
  • FORMER KAISER. Return to Germany. Awaiting National Invitation. LONDON, Oct. 14.

    The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily Herald" has interviewed the former Kaiser's chief marshal at Doorn concerning the wedding of the Crown Prince of ... [Article] (178 words)
  • Actress's Bankruptcy. Miss Diana Wilson LONDON, Oct. 13.

    Miss Diana Wilson, the English actress, was examined in bankruptcy to-day. Her liabilites are £2,686, and her assets £[?]6. She said that she earned £50 a week while ... [Article] (182 words)
  • The Hon. Katherine Plunket. Death at Age of 112 Years. LONDON, Oct. 14.

    The death has occurred of the Hon. Katherine Planket, aged 112 years, the eldest daughter of the second Baron Plunket. ... [Article] (84 words)
  • 14 Moslems Killed. Fight With Hindus. CALCUTTA, Oct. 14.

    Fourteen Moslems were killed and 11 seriously injured in a fraceas with Jats, who are Hindus, over the theft and slaughter of cows at Budhlada, in the Hissar district, ... [Article] (56 words)
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  • INADEQUATE DEFENCE. AUSTRALIA'S DANGER. WARNING BY COL. HARRISON. "Should Get Down to Realities."

    CANBERRA, Friday.—Directing attention to Australia's vulnerability in the event of an attack by an enemy, Colonel Harrison (U.A.P., V.), who was formerly ... [Article] (1758 words)
  • OTTAWA PACT. FEELING IN CITY. GENERALLY WELL RECEIVED. DIFFERING TARIFF VIEWS.

    Generally the city reacted in a friendly way toward the proposals contained in the Ottawa agreements, as described in the House of Representatives on Thursday by ...
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