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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
5
Telegraphic news reports Cavigano arriving from Genoa yesterday carrying 282 immigrants, including 150 Italians. The vessel sails to Brisbane with 50 of the Italians bound for the Northern Queensland sugarfields.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives yesterday condemned the government for paying money under the Ban Fa agreement without consulting Parliament. Leader Charlton said the Opposition supported the motion. Prime Minister Bruce accepted it as a censure and adjourned the House until today.
Melbourne reports indications of twelve three cornered contests in the forthcoming State election. Changes in party composition are expected with some predicting a Liberal and Farmer coalition to govern, while others foresee Labour’s stay aided by radicals from the Farm electorate.
The Rev H Cavalier cites alleged shocking mistreatment of English boys brought under the Barwell scheme. He recalls a case where a boy, after months of hard work, collapsed from exhaustion and died following severe lashings. Others were left in rain with poor clothes while farmers’ families had tea. Cavalier calls treatment slavery and urges proper inspection.
Cablegrams report civil war erupting across Albania with insurgents seizing Scutari where a Revolutionary Government formed. Rebels march toward Pirant after issuing a government resignation ultimatum. Government troops at Bt. Alasio face a critical position as Montenegro state forces claim to have cleared Northern Albania of government forces.
Telegram from Warsaw reports Trotsky in a Podolak special stressing Bolshevik need for control of the Straits and Constantinople. He warns that Arabia would be vital to the Bolshevik advance, and says the Soviet will fight to force the passage if Bowman, Fang, and Poles attempt to block.
Paris reports a presidential crisis as the Chamber of Deputies elects a president and Hermann Herriot is expected to be summoned to the Elysee. Rumors say Millerand may resign and Weber may refuse to undertake a new ministry, signaling a government crisis.
Berlin report notes no demonstration as Marx Cabinet members reappear in the Reichstag after election turmoil. The Dawes plan and Germany’s life or death economic position are cited, while cabinet tenure hinges on Entente capital. Elphinstone discusses Queensland cotton and competition with American markets.
Mr. A C Elphinstone M L A Queensland Gas completed no extensive tour of Lancashire investigating.
The passage notes declining cotton quality with harsher fiber traits over years. Operators fear maintaining high standards, while Queensland is seen as promising yet may fetch higher prices if sold in England in June or July, when spinners seek suitable supplies.
An ad style piece touts Rexora Kop a wash that promises to double hair beauty in a short time. It claims to cleanse dirt and excess oil, remove dandruff, refresh the scalp, and stop hair loss while making hair feel fuller and shinier.
A letter from an editor discusses a planned May 1st public event and questions J Eye Maway Jung’s actions. It accuses J B M of resigning as organising secretary to boost funds and criticizes Massy’s leadership, noting poor fundraising, a problematic excursion, and lack of support from workers and local groups under the new Hospital Act.
Rexona Soap claims to soothe and protect a baby’s skin with gentle cleansing. The text promotes fast action within an hour and suggests mothers will see benefits after use. Availability advertised as nationwide.
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