Cairns Regatta Shines With Skiffs And North Queensland Wins
The Cairns Aquatic Club hosted a vibrant regatta under glorious weather as 18 footers and a fleet of mono hulls competed along Trinity Bay. Aberdare led the North Queensland contingent with notable performances while Mistral and Valera claimed key honours in the Welcome Handicap and open 18 footers.
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Amati Club
Trinity Bay
Hom
Valera
Vetern Setyania
Skiffy Mistral
O'Meara
TROM
SMA
Vince
Vanilla
Aberdare
Memory
Alma
Valora
Valera'e
Cairns
Queensland
Vinus
Sam Cadmen
Mistral
Trade Tangle Between Australia and Japan Sparks Lancashire Alarm
London reports revealed by the Manchester Guardian that Lancashire’s deputation to Britain’s Trade Minister expressed concern over potential harms to Lancashire from Australian Japanese talks and possible Anglo Japanese trade deals. Japan’s action, emphasizing higher imports from Australia, strengthens tariff concession arguments while Australia faces pressure to sell abroad while protecting cotton and agriculture interests.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Lancashire
Aie
Japan
Queensland
Taian
Australe
Umsatia
Australia
Tapeese
Sheik
Bull Purchase
Agricul
Turist
Elections Nominations In Sydney Contested By Parties
The new party led by Eric Campbell nominates candidates in Sydney with a centre movement linked to Guslil. The Douglas Credit Party fields one candidate, BL SB Stevens, contesting Croylon against the Prete Mr H E Fitesmmons is mentioned in the health minister context.
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Centre Movement
Eric Campbell
Guslil
H. E. Fitesmmons
Douglas Credit Party
Hay
Croylon Aginst
BL SB Stevens
Lang Named Labor Leader in Australian Conference
Sydney April 19 extraordinary dictatorial power given to J T Lang as head of the Lang Parliamentary Labor Party at Easter Labour conference. Conference unanimously adopted a resolution stripping caucus of electing its leader and granted Lang sole authority to appoint ministers. Agenda rushed through with unprecedented speed as State election nears.
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Sydney
J. T. Lang
Lang
Labor
Meat imports and Australian hopes in London talks
London reports state that deliberations on meat trade end without tangible progress. The British renew the Argentine agreement upon its 1936 termination, with Dominions resisting, while Americans are reportedly satirized by the situation. The meeting lasted two hours as delegates failed to reach a formula allowing Dominions to shift from the Argentine accord without Argentine demands for the 10 percent cut be restored.
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London
Commonwealth
Mistral Leads in Coastal Race Amid Light Easterly Winds
The race saw Gairns champion Cliff and Sam Cadman in command as boats struggled in a light sea breeze from the south. Mistral opened a significant lead, with Castinam and Walshis Creek among the early movers, before Hill Alley and others closed the gap as the tide shifted and the wind eased, leaving the field tightly packed around the final stretch.
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Gairns
Cliff
Sam Cadman
Aberdareth
Mistral
Thom
Walshis Creek
Rowe
Mistral wins as rivals falter in brisk river race
Valera Aberdare Viola andanita sailed behind the leading Mistral with O Meara in close pursuit. A fickle breeze forced a tough downstream leg where Mistral gained a clear three minute 26 second margin over Chris Bolton’s O’Meara. Aberdare and Vanita followed as the field shuffled past Mandona with a south east gust reshaping the placings and handicaps noted.
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Aberdare
Viola Andanita
O'Meara
Mistral
Greenight
Mel
Urs
Chris Bolton
M.A
Vanitath
S_Cadman
Gear
G Bolton
Mae
Laurens
Vanite
Tredrea
V. Vagiong Eer
Vanita
Townsville
Poisoning Case Knits Two Brisbane Families
Police investigation links a poisoning incident to two Brisbane families. Mrs Barnes and others fell ill after tampered food powder was found. Albert Dunwing, 21, was arrested and charged with unlawfully administering poison. He pled guilty but was remanded until April 26 without bail.
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Ellen Barnes
WA. Barney
Margaret Cunningham
Florence Bares
Paris
Lydia Stahl
Dumolin
Am Internat
Russia
Germany
France
United States
Britain
Fieman
Robert Swite
Ioembere
Wang
Cok Dumolin
Tate
Salaman
Mademoiselle Mermet
Martin
Tense political crisis with arrests and military stance
Austeration Cable Service reports Mo Tsankof and allies were interned for not dissolving their party Social Popular Movement, violating decrees. Others arrested for publishing allegations against Maister and prominent figures. Troops stand by as a military cabinet likely, with the Army Officers League active amid tense politics.
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Mo Tsankof
Social Popular Movement
Gihesaehieh Ae
Maister
Tr Oe
League
Emer Wemeies
NMS Jubilee Features Royal Training Rides in London
Report from London notes youths aged 12 to 18 trained daily from dawn to dusk, resting on Good Friday and Bank holidays. The program aims to prepare royal ceremonial teams with disciplined routines, as city life centers around Jubilee preparations and public events.
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London
Ape
John of
Perry's Romance Ousted by Finance May Be Renewed
London April 17 The Evening News suggests a resengagement as Perry's romance appears ousted by finance. Mike Lawson notes Perry's decision to withhold until she sees him to determine if the engagement will be renewed. Perry sails on April 22.
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Perry
Finance
London
Evening News
Fred Perry
Mike Lawson
Fred
Australian Davis Cup Team Faces Italian Challenge in Rome
In Rome April 1 The Australian Davis Cup team shows mixed form amid rain delays. Crawford and Turnbull perform well while McGrail, Menzel and Stefani excel. Italians praise the Australians as serious challengers ahead of May 30 doubles and mixed matches at Mon Carli before traveling to the Cup in the east.
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Stefani
Australia
Britzin
Mone Carli
Italian Hopman defeats Cane in Rome championship
In Rome on April, Italian champion Hopman, aged 64, overcame Cane 6-3 3-6 6-4 in a United States style tennis match, marking a notable result in the Italian championships.
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Rome
Cane Wele
Ttalian
Hopman
Echo of Revolt Court Martial for Politicians
Athens reports a political upheaval with 36 or more politicians to face court martial for enmity in the rebellion. The court is expected to hesitate on the death penalty after the execution of Major Volanis of Crete, who urged the firing squad to make Crete pay the penalty.
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Athens
Volanis
Crete
Vami
May 27 Proposed start for Premiers Conference in Canberra
Sydney reports Acting Treasurer RU Casey announcing contact with State Premiers to attend a conjoint conference in Canberra. He suggests meetings begin May 27 with the Federal Cabinet meeting in Canberra to discuss items likely to come before the Premiers Conference.
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Sydney
RU Casey
Canberra
Lown Council
Fiat
Wireless Telegraphy Act case at Central Police Court
At the Central Police Court on Threaday Lt Walter Bedford railin mechanic faced breach of the Wireless Telegraphy Act for using a transmitting apparatus without authority. Co defendants Charles Rowles Bertie Sheeley Ene Gordon and Kulus Theodore Nay appeared as alleged participants in the offence.
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Central Police
Threaday
Harrison
Walter Bedford 251
Railin
Charles Rowles
Kulus Theodore Nayee
Bertie Sheeley
Ene Gordon
WADDY'S ELEVEN Opens Cricket Season at Townsville
Townsville opened the cricket carmine with Waddys Eleven in fine weather though rain touched some districts. Don Litter and Roy Andison led the batting, adding a stand before Litter fell to a court delivery. Andison continued, with Lyon and Stump contributing, as play ended with 6 wickets down and 21 runs in progress.
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Districts
EL Waddy
Don Litter
Roy Andison
Liter
Andison
M. Lyon
Eisteddfod progresses with Veronica O Raba contender
The 46th Queensland Eisteddfod opens with the Veronica O Raba performance as soprano preliminaries reach a new note in the afternoon program. Juvenile entries show promise with youthful duets, while age groups from under 10 to senior categories fill the hall with music from Albanians to local choirs.
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Roehampton
What Strikes Cost Canberra 1919? Long Working Days
Figures from the Commonwealth Statistician show 289 523 workers across 793 disputes in Australia. The data indicate vast lost wares valued at about 6 600 000 and escalating industrial activity with 259 industrial disputes and 4461478 working days lost.
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Commonwealth
Aml
Bedford Case Shrouded By Inspectors Testimony
Postal Department inspector Roy Vincent Brisiaw testified about a Bedford incident claiming a witness movement aligned with Morse code. Hours later Sergeant Keele and Consuble escorted Redford to a room at the medical stand as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Raulio
Spector
Postal Department
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Bedford Witness Denies Telephone Connection Claim
Transmitting bet Bedford was selected amid a trial where witness B'Slorse Hansen from Bedford testified. The canvas pockets of Bedford's vest held six dry cells, and Ford said he was paid two a week. He denied that the telephone had been connected to Naylor's testimony.
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Naylor
Towneville Rifle Meeting Opens in Ideal Weather
April 12 in Towneville saw ideal conditions for the North Guidnatand Eide Association aiming day. Notable performances included J. Walker and W. Thanmott at various distances with mark totals and times reflecting a strong turnout and competitive scores across 500 to 900 yard events.
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Toma
Markey
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Iain
Gap
Aye
W. Brown
W. Hasar Hse
Metlee
N. Car
B. Dryden
London Police Scandal Unfolds In Baubes Case
Australian police service reports a London scandal involving Baubes as investigations reveal alleged misconduct. Key officials connected to the case face scrutiny while authorities pursue further evidence across multiple departments. The public awaits official statements and potential charges.
Premier hints at new health ministry amid hospital shakeup
In a clipped public address, Mr. Smith warned that if the Guyer party returns, a separate Ministry of Health would oversee hospitals and the broader state health system. He opened the Mackay hospital theatre and accepted donor funds, urging urgent action on health administration.
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Hoxmtale
Farnan Smith
Mackay ‘Hospital
Fae
Ministry of Health
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