Referendum Needed to Extend Parliament Says Premier
Queensland Premier Forgan Smith argues the Constitution Act Amendment Bill requires a referendum of electors in Queensland and a majority of states to extend the Parliament term. He notes attempts by opponents to restore the Legislative Council without a referendum and praises the bill as safeguarding democracy against future abuses.
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Forgan Smith
Queensland
Moore
Certan
Legislative Council
Smith
Unfair competition threatens West Moreton colliery district
Mr F J Walker president of the Weensland Colliery Proprietors' Coun warns that rabbit miners undermining legitimate mines in West Moreton keep costs high and risk mine closures. He cites legislation and export prospects as possible fixes, noting one district company has shown no profit for eight years.
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F. J. Walker
Weensland
Coun
West Moreton
Courier-Mail
Mr. Walker
Golden Casket Machine Fault Alleged In Lottery Row
Allegations claim the Golden Casket machine is faulty jeopardising investor chances and skewing prize distribution. Government officials note no prior complaints and defend its accuracy while admitting a defect, with claims of a £950 purchase and discussions on averages and repeated winning numbers.
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Lund
E. M. Halon
Mr. Land
Hanlon
Gloomy Prospects for Federated Malay States Economy
The Federated Malay States, home to many Australian tin interests and once among the Empire’s wealthiest during the boom, faces bleak financial prospects. Proposals for 194 include a 1f per cent tax on official clerks, a £2,000,000 cut in the education vote, and higher rubber taxes.
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Federated Malay States
War time hostess in Exeter praised by Australian troops
The article recalls Exeter hospitality for Australian and New Zealand forces during the war and notes Lady Owen, wife of Sir James Owen, as head of the welcome organization. It reports Sir James and Lady Owen traveling on the Ulysses tour, expected to reach Brisbane November 6, with anticipated warm welcome from Returned Sailors and Soldiers League members.
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Australia
Exeter
New Zealand
Eltlzone
Lady Owen
James Owen
Express
Echo
England
R. D. Huish
Queensland
Returned Sailors and Soldiers
Imperial League of Austalia
Sir James
Brisbane
James
London to replace trams with trolley buses in suburbs
The News Chronicle reports a bill to empower London Transport to scrap trams in favor of trolley buses in several suburbs. The plan aims to replace aging tram lines gradually while keeping the most efficient services. London’s Tramways Dept chief notes limited intent to supersede trams, with about 17 miles replaced in Kingston area, not connected to the city.
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London
News Chronicle
London Transport Pallenger Bosnt
Tramways Department
GG. RL Steer
Brisbane
Kingston
Canberra Debate On Tariff Bill Delayed By House Session
Canberra reports that the Senate amendments to the Tariff Bill will be resumed when the House meets tomorrow. A government statement on measures against the Sydney News follows last week’s contempt charges. Ward’s Long Labour motion for penalties is adjourned pending legal advice. The Senate will not reconvene until Thursday, November, to consider the Exchange Adjustment Bill with proposed 12 to 24 percent deductions on British protected goods.
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Canberra
Senate
House of Representatives
Sydney
Syn
J. Ward
Sydney coroner links death to 1931 car crash
City Coroner JM Farring ton ruled Rupert Francis Parker aged about 25 of Barnleigh Square Darling Harbour died from injuries in a car crash on April 2 1931, a collision that occurred more than two years before his death.
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Sydney
Rupert Francis Parker
Barnleigh Square
Darlingurat
JM. Farringtont
Mr South resigns from Fiedaki Australasius after 40 years
F L South aged manager in Brisbane resigns to head the New Empire Theatre in Toowoomba after four decades with Fiedaki Australasius Pty Ltd. He opened Tonwourba Rockhampton and Brisbane branches, led photography and Kennel clubs, broadcast talks, and helped national associations. Succession goes to R T Mitchell in Brisbane while Fr Muir head moves to Melbourne.
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Fiedaki Australasius, Pty, Ltd
F. L. South
Brisbane
New Empire Theatre
Toowoomba
South
Art Ten Oyvenry
Rockhampton
Topswoot Ab
South Tas
Particelart Busby Union
Heo
Wis
Kennel Association of Queensland
Boil
Royal National Association
Rotary Club
Queensland Camera Club
Photographers’ Association
Bouth
Empire Pictures Ltd
South Isso- Chited Klmeel
Austral Association
R.T. Mitchell
Melbourne
Mgr
Fr. Muirhead
Adelaide
Salesman Charged in Cairns Court Case
The Circuit Court in Cairns opened with car salesman James William Webster charged with stealing about £127 134 from Arthur Herbert Affleck or Mary Ellen Perry around December 4, 1902. He pleaded not guilty as evidence showed he received £140 from a tar purchaser, with only £1 278 paid into Affleck's account. No defense witness statements had been made as the court adjourned to continue next morning.
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Cairns
James William Webster
Arthur Herbert Affleck
Mary Ellen Perry
Webster
Affleck
Afffleck
Wilkinson named deputy commissioner of Queensland Repatriation
Melbourne October 3 Reuters Bert Wilkinson Victorian branch accountant of the Repatriation Commission has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Queensland branch and left for Brisbane by car to take up duty. Wilkinson, a returned soldier, joined the Victorian Repatriation staff shortly after discharge and has held the post since 1936. He is married with a family.
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Melbourne
Bert Wilkinson
Repasnation Commission
Queennsland Brave
Brisbane
Baturdey
Wilkinson
O ‘Talf
Ain
Counterfeit coins circulate in city economy
The Criminal Investigation Branch investigates widespread counterfeit currency linked to a network of letters in the South. Shopkeepers and businesses report numerous coin-related complaints, with several pieces sent to Detective Ollie for analysis as officers consider the scale of distribution and origin.
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Suburie
Polorit Ly
Souths
Johnsonlan Club tribute at 54th anniv of retiring president
May tributes were paid to the work and long of the retiring president Dr Noel Lane at the Johnsonlong Chip. He was elected president for two years in succession. Officers elected include President Bir FF Gil Christ, vice presidents Mears BF Foley Elias EJ DSansley, hon secretary 8.0 0D. Brown, committee members NS Micros BE LH LG Lukin, and J A Hoare.
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Noel Lane
Anna Mortine
Lane
Bir
FF. Gil- Christ
Mears
BF Foleyeid
EJ. Dsansley
Tera
Firwehfield
Brown
Micros
A LG
Lukin Tc
Lene
J A Hoare
Ipswich General Hospital faces strong street collections total
Ipswich General Hospital reported at a board meeting that street collections reached 21 183. Subscriptions and donations for the fortnight amounted to 120 88 7, with the expenditure fund at £11880 and a saving credit balance of £672 1. Police Cont. Anthony Sterner of Detain's Hill Ipswich received two months imprisonment for indecency in Spewieh Police Court. Coal Industry Bill remarks noted government plans to promote an organised industry, with unions said to welcome reforms.
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Ipswich General Hospital
Anthony Sterner
Detain's Hill
East Inswich
Jonnstone Smith
R. M. Clelland
Je P
Mutton Prices Fall as Market Described in Sydney Report
Sydney notes show cheaper mutton with lambs firming slightly, prices down on inferior lots yet demand for prime sorts remains keen. Yorkshire, Queensland, and station yarding figures list bullocks, cows, and steers with varied averages and regional buyers cited.
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Sydney
Desmutton
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