CONFLICT FEARED
Lang- Forces & New Guard PRECAUTIONS TAKEN Federal Government Ready SECRET INVESTIGATION By Telegraph—Press Assn.'—Copyright. (Rec. March 14, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, March 14. A message from "The World” newspaper’s Canberra correspondent says that the Commonwealth Government is taking adequate precautions to deal with any disorder in New South Wales between the Lang forces and the New Guard after the proclamation of the Financial Agreement Enforcement Bill. A secret investigation has just been finished, and deep concern is felt by the Federal Government as to the possibility of a clash occurring between the rival organisations in Sydney. The Commonwealth Government proposes to swear in special peace officers at a 'moment’s notice should trouble arise. FEDERAL ACTION New Acts in Operation Canberra, March 14. The Financial Agreements Enforcement Bill and the Financial Agreement (Commonwealth Liability) Bill have received the assent of his Excellency the Governor-General. Both measures are therefore now in operation. GOVERNMENT APPEAL Campbell’s Conviction Sydney, March 14. It is officially announced that the State Government will lodge an appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice Street, who allowed the appeal of Eric Campbell, leader of the New Guard, against his conviction and fine for the use of “insulting words” in reference to Mr. Lang.
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Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 145, 15 March 1932, Page 9
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205CONFLICT FEARED Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 145, 15 March 1932, Page 9
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