Unemployed Return to Brisbane Over Poor Soldier Settlement
Brisbane reports show most unemployed workers who took jobs at the Soldier's Retirement near Coominya have returned to Brisbane, unhappy with conditions and pay. Returnees spoke at the Labour Bureau alleging misrepresentation to the Government about satisfaction with rates and conditions, and a protest meeting of unemployed is anticipated.
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Pnemeloyed
Brisbane
Soldier Settlement
Coominya
Labour Bureau
Waterside strife and overseas ships in Brisbane report
Reports from Brisbane describe deputations pressing Acting Premier Huxham to resolve waterfront labor troubles affecting overseas ships. Talks seek settlement after plans to curb wool sales disruption, with follow-up discussions expected Monday.
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Brisbane
Hoxbats
Uulow
Hoxker
Sinn Fein ambush in Tubbercurry town ends in Brady death
Extremist action near Tubbercurry leads to the killing of District Inspector Brady and serious injuries to two constables. In reprisal, armed groups destroy several shops houses and other properties. Police pursue suspects as authorities vow to restore order.
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Ge ‘Sinn Fenners
Tubbercurry
Ilgo
Brady
The Coming Slump in Trade Hits Industry Wide
London reports a broad downturn with 1000 Phoenix Works steel workers dismissed at Rotters Farm due to lack of orders. Liverpool docks have let 3100 dockers go as ships shift to Continental ports. Lancashire idle count reaches 1500, Sunderland ropeworks discharge 500 women and girls, and Cardiff sees about 3000 seamen unemployed amid unrest and uncertain contracts. Notes cite slumping trade in Sheffield Nottingham and the bands with employers unable to quote or accept contracts.
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London
Phoenix Works
Rotters Farm
Liverpool
Lancashire
Sunderland
Sheffield
Tingham
Blands
Cardiff
Russian turmoil spreads across Petrograd and Russia
Helsingfors dispatch reports outbreaks of riot and strikes across Petrograd Tambov Narva and other Russian regions driven by food shortages and war weariness. Street clashes damage Soviet commissions with reports of beatings and executions. Rumors claim Trotsky wounded and fronts show revolt as Moscow faces peace demands from 12 committee men.
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Helsingfors
Petrograd
Tambov
Narva
Russia
Trotsky
Committees
Moscow
Leahy Captainship and Northern Tensions Report
A fragmentary correspondence piece discusses Captain Leahy at Olympia and Northern affairs. It references opposition, counterarguments, and questions about aims, governance, and public sentiment. The text features unclear dialogue about police duty, privacy, and political strategy within a wartime or postwar setting.
Brisbane Saiveday Races Feature Wide Field and Results
A chaotic report from Brisbane highlights the Saiveday event with multiple horses and riders featuring Light and Filoaauiog. Winners are noted, with a long finish by a named horse, and further results across the Spring Meeting including bets, odds, and subsequent races in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Brisbane
Hin
Cen Leg Hind
Jack Inky
Manly
Kewmen
Goth Finlay
Shnad
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Joseph Carstons
Pewrshem
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Wellington
Wallington
Seattle
Nerceaiie
Ireland
Yondai
Grifiths
BianHels
Siserts
Hela Jeedare
Hyimself
Lyncht
Fermad
Caplin Lendram
Magistraty
County Cine
Miotoreing
Teutrim
Tentrabi
Doyd
Lepdrum
Galt
Gorreepas
Leaby
Tov
Platlorea Apexkor
Emouron
Belsbaye
Cape
Queendand
Soncloton
Timaaxape
Alain
Police
Pia
Patie
Omar
Uhay
Challe Galli Fm
Hero Agerre EL Somterere
Clarence Hown
Albion
Dover
Beaconlight
William Street - Bowen
A. A. Stabler
the People’s Baker
Powell Street
Bowen
A. G. Clarke
Gregory Street
X. J. Pares
Leichhardt & Peale Streets
Sowen
Tt E Denison Hotel
Dalrymple de Hearuty
Burin
Betzel Brothers, Ltd, General Merchants
Portine
Tel
P.O Box
St C. W
Paltersalls,”" Bowen
N.Q.R.A
W. J. Paterson
Grand View Hotel
Nora
Vininpsslina
Sialy
Turf News
Liu
Olimirae
Hoxing
Kithnag
Sarda Ab
Wsyaung
Salueday
Fey
Fou
Jamie
Tnin
Sala Lao
Wevapagaie
Bifk Haut
Olhot—Eaghi Wingatice
Urgenk
Miller's Sporting Annual
Sparre
Tivoli
Bowen Furnishing
Empire Picture Palace
William S.bret
Privas
Grantham Bros
W. T. Eyles
W. Batatone & Sona
Monumental Sculptors
Brishang
Wipram Braner
Bowsy. Ee
Civalipy
Boe
A. I
Prutace
Harry Skinner
Wheelwright
General & Engine Smith Brepairs
QIVEN
Bowen Foundry
William Street
Kirby
Betory
BE. &, Turnbull
Ati Tun R & Tue Fe
All Howe
Robingon
Sao Queen
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