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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
5
Report from Kuantoum describes a large dam on the Blue Nile near Makwar Beumar opening a few miles away. It is believed the project cost £10,006,000 and will boost irrigation, allowing more cotton production in the region.
In the House of Commons Mr Mishel Thomson announced that postal administrations in the Empire and abroad, with few exceptions, have accepted parcels not exceeding 11 lb. to exchange with Britain, which accepts parcels not exceeding 52 lb.
A passenger train wrecked during an electrical storm near Hackettstown New Jersey leaves twenty nine dead and many injured. The lightning struck track gear and derailment occurred as passengers, mostly aliens awaiting sail to Europe, slept and fought for escape in the steamy wreckage.
Rome report says the Lig Commission proposes sweeping reforms creating three state corporates Agriculture industry and commerce and learned professions. Membership is compulsory to a corporate unit with provincial and national layers. Half of the Chamber elected by constituencies, other half by national corporation delegates. Socialist syndicates denied charters. Corporations regulate economics and social policy with broad promotion powers.
The Daily Oxpress Moscow correspondent reports that Ausole faced upheaval after editor Bleklo of Tavealig was dismissed by the Commission overseeing Bombevile publications. The move, tied to Bourges style and party standards, marks Ble siandard of Viving as a leading yet controversial figure in Husain prose.
Justice Webb in the Arbitration Court ruled on the bridge pier and wharf award. He favored preference of employment for Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners members when reasonably competent A W U members were unavailable. He ordered that nonmembers become members of the A W W.
A wide scale protest across Penn to Hankow signals mounting foreign pressure as workers strike and demand severance of ties with Britain. Reports from Pekin and Canton describe anti foreign sentiment, Japanese shortages, and British concerns. Western officials vow to protect civilians and coordinate with powers while warning of possible further turmoil.
Brisbane reports Mr. G. B. Brookes Central District Instructor in Agriculture has returned from Java after an eight month inquiry into cassava cultivation and propagation for rum production in north Queensland. He brought back cuttings sufficient to plant a hundred acres in Blanco Creek area and arranged supplies if needed, with a ministerial report to follow.
England beat Ipswich by three goals to nil in a damp Wednesday match. Attendance was Washree thousand as England showcased superior ball control, passing, and solo effort. Williams scored twice and Elkes added a goal for the winners.
Mr Lansbury chaired a Labour Commonwealth Group meeting in London urging a united Imperial policy before the next Labour government. He advocated broader imperial policy across Dominions Colonies and India to advance the Commonwealth benefiting the entire race.
Melbourne report notes Mr Glilles plans to consult Mr Bruce on mid day discussions about immigration from Southern Europe with safeguards to admit only the better classes. London corresponds that the League of Nations Labour Office forms a committee to study migration limits, urged by Italy and Japan to ease labour and overpopulation issues. a three-nation French Belgian and Dale delegates panel lists 60 experts for videoreview, eyeing unrestricted migration within a year.
A muddled OCR fragment suggests a man warned a woman about leaving for Enat and a harsh fate. It mentions turtlemee and ris Inge preparation and urges exerting a great calling. A daughter of Seon is described as a mere retapt irl, with a small, wrong minded man beside her.
Justice Webb in Brisbane chambers dealt with the Queensland Shop Assistants Union claim for a 44 hour week from July 1 and a 5.30 closing time. The court ordered partial concession to 44 hours starting July 1, with full hearing set for July 7 to resolve remaining points.
Rain fell across the coast between Cooktown and Mackay and south toward Bundaberg in the 24 hours to 9 am with scattered showers inland. Innisfail recorded 138 mm and Dunwich 125 mm. inland totals included Tumbooth 63 and Richmond 45 mm. Conditions remained unsettled on the Pacific slopes with showers in Lave Cooktown and Bowen and widespread rain in the interior.
In Brisbane on Wednesday Senator Foll urged caution about propositions in oil exploration. The Federal Public Agriculture Committee, visiting New Guinea, found criticisms against Anglo-Persian Co and noted uncertainty over oil at Poppe fields, Upola, and Brevent. Some wells showed potential but payable oil remained unproven, with optimism tempered by caution. A push for government action and promoter schemes troubled by delays was observed, along with discussions on Palm Groves power alcohol.
The office intimates changes in governor appointments abroad and retirement plans within the next year. Possible successors could be officials from Beaten or Australlana, with local selection likely to occur as vacancies arise.
An anonymous circular urged Golden Casket Office employees to form strike committees and demand higher pay and improved conditions. The manager, Mr Noble, denied claims staff are worse off than four years ago, noting many remain on current wages with some increases for key workers while hours and holidays align with awards and government office practices.
In Brisbane today Justice Weth heard the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners request higher rates for carpenters on water supply and construction sites. The judge varied the award to pay men the same rates when making or handling forms for works, including bridge carpenters, while actually engaged in those tasks.
At Brisbane's Northgate Junction a woman fell from a seat at the station and died before an ambulance or Dr Cormac could reach her. Identified as Mrs Taabel M'Culloch of Peary Street Worthgate, she had come to catch the 2.9 pm train with her three year old daughter. She had been under ongoing medical treatment.
From six biting cold high veld, the Royal train carried the Prince of Wales and suite into Eastern Transvaal. Barbertown welcomed them as a mining era town, while Knomatipoort hosted 180 British residents and 66 ex-service men from Portuguese territories. Telegraph lines remained down as the journey continued toward Pretoria with official Portuguese representatives invited.
The message asserts the president will not accept alternatives, urging an option labeled TiL Demart Frais and gauces.
Melbourne witnesses a Federal Royal Commission on Health consider closer cooperation among Commonwealth health bodies including quarantine, naval, military, and medical services. Dr. Bikington urged organized maternity and infant welfare funding, sought reasons for infant mortality trends, and emphasized improving data and coordination to curb malaria and mosquito-borne diseases.
Marseilles police probe a startling murder case tied to Dr Bougrat a fashion designer and alleged serial killer. They found the body of a cashier walled in a secret laboratory cupboard. Bougrat faces charges for multiple murders including a nightclub dancer cafe manager and a poisoned cook.
In the House of Representatives Mr Charlton's confidence motion is attacked as weak by Mr Watkins who accuses the Prime Minister of prior promises and a lack of discussion before tenders. He argues Australia can locally supply over sixteen percent of war materiel and condemns current policy as crippling. Defence Minister Howse defends Mr Bruce's pledges while flagging past statements.
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