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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
5
The Save the Mikasa Society secured consent from all treaty signatories and the navy to preserve the historic battleship as a national memorial at Kokosuka. The ship cannot be moved, and the navy funds strap preservation while a national appeal seeks additional support. Admiral Togo did not attend the meeting.
Exciting scenes marked a meeting to probe alleged unfair treatment of a widow and her children by the Alexandria District Distress Fund. Speakers urged the committee grant assurance as the family faced near starvation. police had to be summoned as the gathering erupted before renewed confidence was voiced amid cheers and hoots.
The Dutch steamer Arendskerk, en route from Hunshine to Flatter, sent wireless from half a mile off Aden claiming to have struck a sunken wreck. One of her propeller blades is reported lost, leaving the vessel in distress.
Reports from Bucharest describe turmoil after Carmen Sylva Eliaabeth Queen of Roumania dies amid German occupation. Descriptions mention gloom over the capital and the hard winter as communities mourn and authorities move to address the sudden void left in leadership.
London Tuesday The Chief Justice, ruling on Ernest Everett's appeal, upheld a seven year sentence for forgery. At arrest, Everett possessed four 40 pound notes and a history of engraving tasks learned while imprisoned, fueling questions about his expertise and the severity of his wrongdoing.
In Berlin on Tuesday Herr Luther stated the Government would uphold the Republican constitution and deem any attempt to overthrow it as high treason. His main tasks include ensuring the London agreements are honored while seeking necessary ameliorations.
The steamer Nairana arrived in Melbourne from Launceston this morning with no incident on the voyage. Cooks and stewards gave 24 hours notice of their intention to depart, the rene.
Reuters reports a case involving five men and a woman linked to the Irish Republican organisation. Two women were remanded for a week in a London hearing. Jeremiah Joseph O’Leary, a Portsmouth dockyard shipwright, was charged with conveying information about the HM Dockyard to a civil servant, who faced a separate charge. The women were later released while three men remained in custody.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a police death and multiple youths linked to the case. It mentions a provisional detective inquiry, a trial timeline, and charges facing accused individuals. The article references a police murder and related suspect statements, with unclear geographic specifics.
Crowborough detectives opened a murder inquiry after a father mentioned a badge and a weapon used in the incident. The bewildering account referenced a Klein number and the missing car, with investigators probing various leads.
Fragmentary report describes heavy shelling and air raid activity over Molak lang and Tietet Ary Poth. An escape convoy reached Wen chow amid the fighting, escorting civilians toward Stiwnehaal Rutherfield Salv eier Pung chow and Tram Themis as clashes persist in the region.
Amateur wireless operator at Caterham reports finishing a contact with Australian station Reeleik when reception failed to him. He faintly heard signals traced to Dr Horets expedition in the Fernadit hills, suggesting a possible distant transmission source and prompting further investigation.
Sydney City Council decides to defer instituting proceedings on the council scandal after Mr Lamb KC's inquiry. The Commission will extend its inquiry and deliver findings by end of February affecting Alderman Walker and Burke.
Adelaide report details a dust laden day as England’s tail struggles in the third Test. Key moments include Hubbs reaching a century in 265 minutes, rapid bowling exchanges, and tense partnerships with Hawkes and Hendren contributing despite the lineup collapse.
In Rockhampton Tuesday, Arthur Rompolis a young Greek faced Police Court for unlawfully attempting to kill Eileen Broidy with a loud gunshot. The case featured sensational, unclear evidence and statements about motives and relationships as the court heard contrasting accounts from Constable McSween and others.
Northwest regions seek to develop the new territory, with plans to expand infrastructure and governance. Leaders discuss potential settlements, resource management, and territorial integration with neighboring areas.
A garbled OCR readout lists boxing results and participants in a confused way. Names and outcomes appear incomplete, with several fragments like Wilshur and Mardin. The text suggests matchups and refereeing notes but lacks coherent details.
The scorecard shows Australia and England exchanging blows with key contributions from Collins Freeman A Richardson Kilner and Ryder. Australia reach 2nd innings with a total of 489, as Tate Kilner Freeman and Woollen take wickets for England in a hard fought test battle.
A Monday session of the South Australian branch of the Seamens Union discussed the dispute but no definite decision was reached. Another meeting is planned in the coming days to decide on peaking operations and action regarding vessels, with Clan Maelar and Clan Monroe referenced in the unfolding talks. Officials noted continued work on the ships and a pending decision by the Prime Minister and Attorney General on maritime matters as tensions rise among labor groups and shipping interests.
January rains have fallen at regular intervals across Bundaberg, praised by farmers as timely and sufficient for sugar cane. The favorable season follows government support and favorable conditions, fueling optimism despite wary prices and wage pressures. rainfall varied by district with some days bringing heavy showers and several inches overall.
Heavy rainfall drenched much of southern and western Queensland with Peninsular and Darling Downs regions bearing the brunt. Towns like Cunnemulla and Richmond recorded substantial totals as storms moved east of Camoo to Longreach and Thargomindgah, while the central west stayed mostly unsettled. The Weather Bureau noted heavy falls in Cloncurry, Flinders, Thompson, Burdekin and Weipa coastal basins as rain continued into the morning.
Wellington reports say the infantile paralysis epidemic raises alarms as a death in Wanganui unsettles the district. The Director of Health Dr states he does not fear infection being brought to Australia. The illness remains highly infectious with caution advised.
Former PM Watson argues for a broad program to boost secondary industries. He urges the removal of extremist elements within the workforce and agrees with the Chamber of Manufactures that national growth depends on developing secondary industries and an efficient Customs harrier.
A gathering in Mee Tren Hall to honor ex police commissioner Brisbane heard praise for his unconflicted manner and successful administration. A public fund of £100 was noted as seed money for a new voluntary fund to support his retirement efforts.
Tuesday a manslaughter charge was laid against Arthur Yensel after a dispute in Culcairn. Detained 69 year old Detlef Carher allegedly spoke insults to Yensel in front of witnesses, prompting a fatal blow that struck Garher on the head. He died in hospital.
Three slight earthquake shocks were felt here with no damage. A nearby town of Alenheim reported houses cracking and many distances damaged amid the tremors.
Edward Maher a 42 year old steelworks employee at Port Waratah was struck by a train last night and died shortly after from severe injuries. The incident occurred at the steelworks site with investigators to determine exact circumstances.
The Prime Minister sent copies of a draft 24.9 million Empire Migration agreement to state premiers ahead of a February conference. Britain pays half the interest at five percent for five years, then one third for the next five years. Commonwealth states would share the remaining balance pro rata.
The Native Land Court opened to hear the Ngahtahu triben claim on a large area of the South Inland. The Chief Judge assured the claimants that justice would be done, while noting the government would not lavish funds to support motives to squander. The discussion included mentions of southeastern quadrant of the state and possible further hearings.
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