Arrivals and Departures Amid Queensland Labour Strife
The excerpt notes arrivals and departures in early 1910s Queensland, referencing labor troubles and a severe drought. It discusses wage levels, record-high wages, and strong labor conditions during the drought, with criticism of strike action by workers and the impact on key North Queensland ports like Townsville. It laments relief challenges for workers and families amid sustained militant strikes and drought, urging reflection on the social toll.
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Queensland
A.m.lew
Townsville
Ody
Bowen port records drought, rail work, and trade shifts
The Bowen district reports a difficult year with reduced exports and imports, drought relief attempts, and ongoing rail and harbour projects. Watershed data show lower tonnage and tobacco leaf exports, while stock losses rise due to water shortages. Police say crime remained quiet through Christmas week.
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Bowen
Prosecpine
Ayr
Beartwater
Fuera
Salisbury
Bion Vale
Menset
Italy
Amber
C.ps
Industrist
Ict
Labour Bureau Department
Accident Claims Department
Savings Bank
General O.P. 5
Short
Alles
C.P.S
Proserptions
Nevers
Reilway
Harbour Board
Pons Doslu
Volune
Beardes
Tawa
Mt Thinés
Mount Branston
Mount Breeston
Cautell Thaigh
Bowen progress report hints at drought and rising prices
The Bowen district notes supply and demand issues across agriculture real estate and trade. Produce quality remains high despite shipping delays strikes and drought pressures while markets show cautious sales and rising material costs. The report foresees a potential town boom with new railway and steel works but warns of shortages and higher prices.
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Water Authority
Brisbane
Warigeratiu
Queens Beach
Allway
Cox
Hetic
Trafic
Bes
Bowen
Postassater
Chamber of Commerce
Ameriesti Rockefeller Institute
Heat Ag
Coalfield
Prosergiae
Mackey
Decisio
Ute Gaal- Gelde
Daualand
Proserpine
Uke Tiey
Cutexjie
McKeown
Gesdtal
Toun Gok
Ege
Church of 1 England
Salvation Army
Australia
Seriny
Queensland Praitgrowers Industrial Trading Society
Bosra of
Peare
W. Yous
Kalomiglogist
Cowfield
Tron and Steel Works
Aera Wat AO
Emquitier
Pastorel
Bea
Hertson
Nyham
Caby
John Aitken Lad
Sven
Australie
France
Rosia
Australia 7
Astralia
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Bowen Turf Club
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Sinclair
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Malar
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Alta
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S. Bgod Geen
Oo Story
Worth Queansid
Marshs Caterer & Buree
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North Australian Hotel
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Phoon
Interstate Shopping Committee
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Norman Baraod
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Swiss Davies
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Walter Hunt
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G. V. Beresford
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Walter E. Perroux
Alhambra Tea Rooms
W. M. Eyre
T. Graham
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Preeser & Repairer
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Bryant
Howen
Howes
Shipping News
Wyendee
Toop Colne Vie
Orks
Phanangeri
Wary
Writtten
Lox Welbox
Rowaraea
Roms
Cond
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Wasley
Eatiervtons
Selth
Rodaris
Shaxter P
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