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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
3
An early morning raiding party, presumed fascists, attacked a London Communist gathering. The group damaged posters and seized documents while soaking a large Communist banner in ink.
The steamer Lyngern from Oslo to Sydney collided in fog with the Rytoner off Ready Head at midnight. The Rytoner sank in six minutes after a large hole opened. Lyngern rescued the Rytoner crew, one man suffered a broken foot, and Lyngern arrived at Portsmouth without aid.
British miners at Pagewood colliery Northumberland have accepted a 24 percent wage reduction enabling the colliery to reopen next Monday. Executives and workers negotiate amid broader talks on reviving the coal industry as unemployment rises.
Patrol boat crews report captured vessels from Rum Row as twelve to eighteen ships fled toward Halifax. Only two schooners and three other ships remained, with crew casualties noted among the smugglers.
Fragmentary Reuters summary reports a seaplane accident near Ogake on Friday. One crew member sustained a broken foot when the aircraft overturned after striking a bird, with Major Sanni and two others presumed injured in the incident.
The Friday gathering of the Chambers of Agricultural Society discussed whether machinery merchants should stage exhibits south of Rockhampton. Warwick Association criticized the move in a letter to the Chamber. Expenses were cited as the main factor in not staging rural displays, while the machinery section was seen as highly interesting to country residents and potential joint arrangements with the Machinery Merchants Association were contemplated.
The Home Secretary announced no provision for absent or postal voting in Local Option polls to be held Saturday. A motion passed to ensure polling occurs within enrolled areas. The assembly moved to push for state wide prohibition using expedient means. A government opinion supported compulsory local option polls and Crown Solicitor backed the ruling.
Australian arena reports prolonged negotiations over an eight ship program for Blue Star Line. Britain will retain 29 million pounds to fund eight vessels of 12 000 to 14 600 ton capacity, with preference to British builders to curb unemployment.
Reuters reports in Tokio that a severe measles outbreak in northeastern Japan has thousands affected and several fatalities. Health officials say the epidemic is serious and ongoing in the affected prefectures.
New Zealand authorities link loan success to restoring the guild standard and improving benefits from a lower bank rate. Officials say easing monetary policy supports the guild’s revival and economic stability.
Obituary notes Rider Haggard as a prominent figure in Natal Transvaal and Pretoria affairs. It names him as son of Dongay, a barrister, and a key authority on imperial, agricultural and general matters. Born at Bradenham Norfolk on 2 June 1464. Survived by widow and three daughters.
The Pise Cracku il mill increases crushing capacity over four years with new machinery from England and a planned rise to about 400 tons per week by September. An automatic unloading system, upgraded water pumping, a new boiler, and extended workshop space boost efficiency as the plant adds several installations and shifts to handle higher railway traffic. The yard will hold 18 000 tons of wood for fueling operations.
The list of individuals including C Jorgenson South Johnstone and F Truican Mourilyan were appointed to committees at South Johnstone and Proserpine for the forthcoming sugar penn event, with participants from multiple towns named such as Maryborough and Proserpine.
Mr Robert Veltch B C Fiji has been appointed chief entomologist of the Queensland Department of Agriculture. Born in Edinburgh in 1490, he studied at Edinburgh University and Imperial College London and previously served with the imperial Bureau of Entomology and the British Museum. The minister for agriculture aims to secure capable bio science staff for ongoing work.
At a Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Society meeting today the body debated insuring shows against wet weather. The chamber concluded no existing policy would cover such events due to high premiums and risk factors, though insurance options were discussed.
In Brisbane on Friday Mr McCormack argued there are many capable arbitration judges among laymen. He noted a lawyer's training aids evidence handling but may lack industry knowledge. The government has embraced a broad arbitration system with extensive powers for the judge. The occupant must be fully qualified regardless of professional background.
In Sydney District Court, Judge Bevan criticized how soldiers are treated, urging liberal support. He ruled for a veteran seeking rent relief under the War Service Home Commission, expressing sympathy while noting some soldiers lose housing rights under the Act.
Federal member for the Northern Territory Me Nelson returned to Brisbane and urged a four district elected Territorial Council with representation from north, north east, and west. He criticized a proposed Commission as absurd and warned it would create an oversized administration. He favored dividing the Territory into four sections and implementing local elections rather than a large centralized body. He noted mining activity including tin and a large gold quarry drawing speculative interest.
Brisbane reports on an expedition of £2088 to aid the erection of new ambulance buildings at Childers. The move aims to improve local emergency services and facility capacity in the area.
Myrtle Moore was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to murder her 12 year old son Harald. The boy testified he heard her say if anything happened he would know what to say and she planned to be at court at 2 o'clock. They struggled on a river bank and she jumped in. He surfaced after three efforts, witnesses on the bank threw a rope, and he was rescued. She muttered I wish I had wet word.
The Presbyterian Assembly today voted to extend the Home Mission effort to Northern Queens, broadening outreach and support for congregations in the new area. The move aims to strengthen church presence and community services across higher-density neighborhoods.
Bean Villa routed Red Pennant by 183 to 1 in the Red Pennant clash. Bundaberg is set to face Tor Vanlea today with the Bundaberg club naming a squad including G Loask A E Avenel W J Kidd W A Shield and other players for the match.
A jury reformed a verdict of conspiring to obtain money from Teftenz Cillaghem involving ex Detective Inspector Olholm and ex detective McPherson. They were remanded for sentence next Monday. Counsel urged the honour to consider mercy given the man’s previously unblemished record.
In ACCELAND on Friday Tiascan stores prepared to Tow Goudeeli by the end of June for the world’s time. Major Goodsell has already been advised.
The article urges precise inflation of balloon tyres within a narrow range and promotes affordable gauges for accurate readings. It notes the shift from horse and rail to motor transport for deliveries, citing a photographer's van used as mobile advertising and stressing the impact of well painted bodies on public perception.
Bernice Zathmas is sentenced to 14 years after a Chicago jury finds she poisoned her husband following a quarrel with her spouse. A post mortem showed poleo in the body and the court heard allegations of threats and infidelity.
In Rockhampton the debate centers on the Country Progressive Party and opposition from the United Party and Nationalists. W A Droid MLA and Senator Thompson figures dominate the discourse as factional lines harden, with the Maranoa seat cited as a rare Country Party hold. The piece covers party strategy, leadership, and the push for a distinct progressive platform amid internal and external pressure.
The Deputy Commission of Prices reports average costs for 1811 across colonies. Queensland 29/7, West Australia 22/8, South Australia 88/7, Victoria 34/0, Tasmania 34/-, New South Wales 34/4.
Yesterday market activity across Brisbane shows heavy supplies on Flomia Street for lucerne chat and oat chaff with limited sales. New South Wales oats, Wagga hay, and imported wheats appear, but overall business is light as quality varies. Prices range from 4/ to 10/8 with some fruitless offers and mixed chaff poorly represented.
Ipswich market prices listed for oats potatoes maize and wheat with ranges for prime malao and other goods. Notes include per bushel and per ton rates with items such as onions pumpkins and chaff and mention that no Logerns hay was offered.
Week end report says Gil goes well at the Booth Johnstone sugar mill which began crushing recently. Factory working full steam ahead with cane arrivals from fields across the district. Weather favorable for harvesting and the rector will keep grinding cane until after Christmas. Industrial tensions eased, more British gangs in fields, overtime discouraged, aiming for a strong season and new records at the mill under manager A L McColly Jr.
Fragments discuss the executive's task to form an organization and create committees to fund operations. A reference to a nationalalog appears, suggesting a broader organizational framework without clear details.
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