Financial and Royal News In Brief From The Era
The Standard reports pressure on Sir Michael Hicks Beach to stay as Chancellor of the Exchequer and craft a war recovery plan. Victoria’s Marquis of Sababary receives a royal honor, and Colonel Davies is praised by General Hildyard. British Columbia seeks a 721000 loan, with underwriters released. Baron Randermont awards France £6500 over Niger river seizures. John Mackay’s fortune exceeds £12 million. Australian team accepts McKinnon Cup rematch for Bisley. Rumors swirl around King’s racing stud plans. France sees violent protests and 200 arrests over academy closures and authority disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchequer
Lonnox
Michael Hicks - Bese
Wodset Hia
South Africa
France
Baron Randermont
Niger
Queensland Public Salaries Bill Reduces Civil Servants Pay
Brisbane July 22 Premier tables Public Salaries Bill reducing civil servant salaries from 3 to 10 percent with exemptions for Governor Private Secretary and judges. Ministers cut from 1000 to 850 pounds. President of the Council and Speaker from 1000 to 450. Assembly members fall to 250. Chairman of Committees to 300. Debate over income tax and financial retrenchment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Lend Court
Anuditor- General
Council
Assembly
Oan
Gympie
Kidston
Kidson
Fogarty
Repase
Lord Teunyeon
London
Premier replies on civil servant dismissals debate
In Assembly today the Premier told Mr Jackson that 437 civil servants were dismissed or resigned during the financial year ended 30 June. He said the cost was about £64,751 and some were re employed to fill vacancies caused by deaths and pensions. The debate continued on Mr Rideon’s motion of want of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Ravemawood
Jena
Rideon
At the Races On the Lawn Fashion Notes
Observations from a Friday and Saturday event describe attendees in elaborate outfits. Women wear tweed, silk and satin dresses with lace trimming, ornate hats, and coordinated accessories while men in silk shirts and dark tailoring complete the ensembles.
Fragmentary political meeting report in Kansas
Incomplete OCR text notes a parliamentary session with Mr A Mann presiding. The fragment references a committee or party activity and a protective or preventive focus, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
Tartana Leaching Experiments Show High Copper Extractions
In Brisbane, R A Rankin of Tartana Ltd reports leaching ore from Tamana Hill with sulfuric acid yields high copper recoveries. Tests pass 19-mesh screens and reach copper percentages around 19.9 to 27.4 in metallic form. Wet methods produce strong extraction. ore need not be crushed very fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tartana Ltd
R. A. Rankin
Tamana Hill
Rankin
Ageet
Fone Peedin
Esce Apoin Co
Geo. H. Irvine
Rio ‘Tinto
Mining notes and market views from the port
The report notes visiting mining interests led by Captain Warren and Adelaide speculator Mr Charles E Decey, with plans to assess mining backcountry projects. It mentions reactions to Senith's Creek and mining shares, and a weekly managers report by F. the Superintendent on the week ended 19th July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Broken Hill
Charles E. Decey
Adelaide
Senith's Creek
Mareeda Turf Club Handicap Results
Racing notes list weights and entries for a Moorhead meeting with horses such as Wisin Fishers and Dean in the field. The excerpt records handicaps set for Wednesday, noting weights like 84 and 86, with several entries including Packer and Leese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeda Turf Club Babdicaps
Marenes
Packer
Unclear OCR sports meet notes and notices from Cairns area
Fragmentary report of a sports event and notices. Names like Cannon and Pryv appear with references to live birds for future matches. Also a social notice about private business near Cairns and a girls material goods notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Seta
Union Lise
Pryv's
Caonna
Abontag
Ansteglian Tenn Wins Blue Ribbon Cup in Contesia
Laspos reports on July 23 that the Ansteglian Tenn clinched the Cup, a blue ribbon prize, in a tested come from 170 to lead a field including Rhodesia Canada Guerpecy Metaland New Zem Tenet. Australians secure decisive 700 yard victory as Whitehead scores 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laspos
Contesia
Rhodesia
Canada
Hospital Committee Holds Ordinary Monthly Meeting
The Hospital Committee met on Monday at Breretary's office with members including Preasident Biscay Taylor Aliso Bean Wade McDonnell. Minutes approved, new member Hyland elected, £180 accounts passed, tenders for printing balance sheet reviewed, Morning Post chosen. Donation of 10s from Mr Pansick noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breretary's
A. J. Draper
Oies
Memes Hearigaca
Preakient
Biscay
Andreea
Knowles
Messrs
McDonnell
Alison
Blakey
Bean
Hyland
Lyons
Morning Post
Pansick
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Marquis of
Sababary
Davies
Hildyard
Goilies Columbiano
Bisley
Queensland
SY Stermante
Fearnley
Ismay
Mims Asha
Violet Cosmere
Lewis Peace
Hotto Masich
Mira Haatison
Miss Flow
Mrs Earl
Mr MacDonnell
Lmstee
C. Walsh
Boland
Miss Alisley
Dolly Collimes
Mrs Taylor
Mr Hunter
Collinson
J. Elliott
Celine
Meir Knowles
Willes
Thormborwegh
Aly Cocca
Lansey
Alpaca Costime
Peer Gierp
Riley
Grees Cobmere
Grove Oil
Earl
Wile
Dremm
Ill Vastaeitae Mn
Mim Walsh
Benie
A. Mann
Tartana
Sporting
Mos Pak
ty—Herbet Rice J.C
Maton
Campbell
F. Hives
Dyde J. HL
Swallow
Aone
M. M. Keam
Cains
Court Huss Hotel
Aelseg
Caires
P. Meiasy Tiene
Els
Tims Cairns
Australia
Department of Public Lands
Aera
Minday
Russell
Oficer
W. B. O'Connell
John Millar
Zenlana Union Company
Mukrois
Redcap
Chillagoe District
Challogee
Aris
Spencest
Highleigh Farm
Calisia
Mulgrave Co
Russell River
Cairns
A. J- Draper
Eng
Parish of
Bellenden-Ker
Foussell
Colene
Julgrave
Russell Central
Sherdog Eed
Sheriden Qeseet
Borman Park
Epee
Ol Dee
THE
London Bioscore Cor
Will Wykand
Comanmus
Mareeba
School of Arta
Mss Austin
Grand Naval and Military WF
Sqball
P, Keane
Methodist Church
al Ping Pong Nil
Mirthfol
Aegnat If
China
E. J. Piper
Lisensing Wolloes
Liownaing Discriet of
Cairne
Annie Mazlin
Ee Tang
Royal Hotel
Hap Wah Row
John Mazlin
Carpenter
Shivat
Carns
Sintesath
Milford, Macdonell
Heschmar
Applian
Via
Sadroma
Harold McMahon
Cairna
Viernaller
Amwrs Mam
John Massir
Anne
Sam
Ber Sctisito
Mrgono
MacDearvans
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