British miners strike threat ends in stalemate at conference
London report details a disrupted union conference where the government resisted wage reforms. Leaders warned of further action as coal owners, 26 delegates, and ministers debated national wage standards and transport implications. No immediate strike, but railway and transport workers ready to await developments.
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London
Apelley Hedwess
Bo Srad George
Ale
Thomas
Milne
Wayne Minard
Childrgu
Lloyd George
Hodges
Watson
Serious Straits in Brisbane Rail Policy Debate
A Brisbane dispatch reports a high level deputation addressing railway policy and Mars Time completion. The discussion covers funding cuts, public works spending, and potential line completions in the north while weighing government support for future rail expansions and market impacts on producers and workers.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Mestre
Riou
Southerin Buro
Eset
Anelal
Atr
Corser
Theos
Mackay
Air
Corier
Reparations Debate Echoes in London Cabinet Talks
London reports detail a Cabinet discussion on reparations with M. Willand noting Britain defers to the Reparations Commission. The exchange focuses on enforcement, jurisdiction, and the pursuit of sums owed by Germany, amid warnings and the evolving structure of the reparation framework.
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London
Apel
Ala
Omer
Driand
M. Wiiand
Fran Delowacion
Premier's Brisbane Tour Incomplete Itinerary
The Premier Hon E G Jeaves plans a four week visit from Brisbane starting April 13. Theodore indicated the itinerary remains unfinished with stops including Allerton Tavellundh and Bowen. Some expect this to be his final trip, while officials signalled uncertainty about any extended farewell departure.
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Brisbane
Jagee
Theodore
Chillagos
Allerton Tavlelundh
Cillaoe
Ile
Post Office Annual Report Shows Telephones Demand Rise
The Post Office annual report for 1919 shows a net profit of 487,953 pounds, up from the previous year, with efforts to expand urgent telephone and telegraph services between the United Kingdom and Australia. About eleven thousand applicants await line installations as endeavours continue to meet overdue service needs.
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Wven
Manice General's Department
Acon
Federation debate on war loans and Commonwealth duties
A dispatch summarizes a parliamentary session discussing funding for Allied troops and transport, with debate over who should bear costs. The debate centers on the British Government, Commonwealth obligations, and the aim to strengthen collective action while avoiding false security.
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London
Commonwealth
Vince
St Wo del
Parliamentary debate adjourned amid defence and dominions talks
Melbourne dispatch reports adjournment of sitting as defence matters and dominions questions dominate. discussions reference royal commission, inclusion of external member and judicial appointees, with ministers and leaders weighing treaty, trade and imperial relations amid parliamentary scrutiny.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Mahoney
Colleasgues
Ockatoo
Inguley Wan
Royal Commission
Tephen
Aly Tudor
New Zealand
Ign
Mr. Tylor
Lone Io
Reverica
H. Torehve
Hinata
Sun Pire Madras
Anatey
White hett exports and imperial policy debate in London
Fragmented OCR reports a London discussion on Queenland and immigration policy, railways, and settlement in the Empire. It references Northern Australia, intercommunication, and potential mass migration to aid prosperity, with calls for reform and expansion under British government direction.
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London
Sinter Groatiel
Cheenstemnt
Queenaland
sChateaon
von H
Aulus
Australi
Selepiionen
Hett
Popers
Bet Canada
Csieaiil
Burnett Ihrer
Shipping freights reductions official statement
The overseas association issued the new freight rate schedule today. It cites reductions to ease rising costs and restore normal conditions, aiming to preserve national prosperity. Rates drop from 2 pounds per hundred feet to 9 72, with other goods cut accordingly.
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Tallowe
National Party Rally Speech Stirs Democratic Campaign
Mr Harwen spoke at a National Democrats rally on ight street advocating vigorous support for victory in the political campaign. He urged carrying on party lines beyond Nationalists and others, claiming the nation needs this pull toward unity and strong policies to benefit the people.
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Harwen
Ional Democrgyie Politcal Campalan
Penta
Feresta
Aed
Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference Report
The annual conference of the Industrial Chamber of Commerce met yesterday in Perth. State leaders discussed measures to encourage private enterprise and government collaboration, with calls to reduce barriers and boost economic development.
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Perth
Pet
Babinda Visit Sparks Debates Over Dismissals
A garbled report from Babinda discusses dismissals at Wabindy State and a department inquiry following an apparent visit. The text then drifts into unclear phrases about a German product loss and unrelated names, ending with incoherent wording.
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