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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

5

Watersiders vote to remove two from Queensland State Executive

Telegraphic Brisbane report notes a 60 440 split to eject Masare Brown and King from the Queensland State Executive over rotary system votes. Secret Cairns ballot planned on abandoning the strike, with Industrial Magistrate to count under Arbitration Court oversight as crews resume work in multiple towns.

Brisbane Brisbane Watersiders Masare Brown King Queensland Southholm Queensland Union Vobing Rockhampton Cairns Arbitration Court Mackay Maryborough Bundaberg Mourilyan Townevilla Port Douglas

Cassava Cutting Shipment Aims to Power Alcohol District

A 50 ton consignment of cassava cuttings from Java arrived Saturday and will be planted in the Mackay district as preparations continue to establish the power alcohol industry in Brisbane.

Brisbane Java Mackay

Landslide expected in Australian elections say Page

Earle Page predicted the biggest Labour landslide in Australia in Queensland on his return from a Brisbane tour. The forecast covers the federal seats of Herbert and Capricornia, where Theodore challenges the government candidate and Forde holds Labour. A. E. Joseph, Queen Street, Brisbane.

Brisbane Herbert Theodore Capricornia Forde Labour Australia Earle Page Queensland A. E. Joseph Queen Street

British Seamen Strike Headlines From Brisbane Meeting

A Sunday Domain meeting explained the motive to operate shipboard refrigerators without pay, aiming to pressure producers and gain political advantage. Brisbane sailors show resolve, while Sydney reports little hope from the Compulsory Conference. If no agreement at Melbourne talks, the strike may extend into weeks and influence Federal Elections.

Brisbane Domain Carrigan Australia Hsydney Justice Powera Melbourne

Premier seeks governor’s permission to swimp council action

Sydney Monday report says the Premier will ask the Governor on Monday to swimp the Legislative Council. It is believed the Governor will refuse but may offer dissolution of Parliament to seek a people’s mandate. The Premier would likely appeal to the Secretary of State for the Dominions if declined.

Sydney Legislative Council Dominions

Waterriders Prevent General Strike

Perth reports J Mather representing Weak Australians at the Australian Conference of the Water Side Workers Federation says Communist promotion of the British Seamen's Strike aims at a general strike across Australia for revolutionary purposes. Watersiders Federation refuses participation, steadies the situation.

Perth J. Mather Waterside Workers Federation Australia Watersidera Foederat

Bowen Old Station Departures and Fares

Bowen Old Station timetable lists 6 a.m. departures and 12 p.m. arrivals with fare details. The brief notice provides limited routing and price data for travelers.

Bowen (Old Station

Royal visit crowds as Prince of Wales returns

London reports a large Buckingham Palace crowd shouting for recognition amid Labour tensions over a strike seen as union busting. The Prince of Wales pressed to acknowledge union concerns as he tours, while security and public reaction dominate coverage. Locarno pact talks move toward initialling with German and French delegates exchanging thanks and dramatic, historic sessions. Initialling swift. December 1 signing planned in London.

London Privece of Wales South Africa South America Southampton Buckingham Palace Locarno Liiand France Stressmann Germany Lis Prance Locarna

Seamen's Strike Ends Across Regions and Unity Principle Upheld

The Seamen's Strike is declared ended in the United Kingdom and South Africa while New Zealand shows rapid fading. Australia has secured union crews for Otira and Port Darwin with sailings already underway. Leaders' prestige is at stake, but the strike is failing where it opposes a binding union principle.

Od Lintala

Exclusive Rube Lengths in a Variety of Spring Novelty Gooils

A curious note reports on unusual spring novelty goods arriving for visitors. The item highlights assorted lengths and designs, signaling limited stock and curious appeal for passersby and collectors alike.

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