Court airs license renewal case for Hides Hotel amid repairs debate
The Cairns court adjourned appeals for licenses at Hides Hotel amid disputes over repairs and outlays. Witnesses testified that renovations were incomplete or delayed, while Melaughlin and Meldon argued over annual values and landlord implications under the act. Adjournments were set for May as parties seek renewal considerations and revaluation outcomes.
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Cairns
Tee
Sis Thomas Bros
Trordernwalbe
Mpin
Rolh Harris
Mrs. Dance
TNC
Townsville
Myanehhin
Mellonsand
Melaughlin
Queensland
Laughlin
Reading
McLaughlin
Bighame
Congress debates hours, shipping, and arbitration failures
At the Adelaide congress of the Chamber of Manufactures, officials warn that government overreach harms good government while discussing reduced work hours, shipping tonnage, fuel shortages, and unfair competition. A resolution backs a national service via an educational campaign to oppose extreme economic doctrines, criticizing the Federal Arbitration Court and urging a sub conference of industry representatives.
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Adelaide
Hogg
Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia
Melbourne Petition Seeks Cash War Gratuity Shares
In Melbourne on April 21 Senator Gardiner presented a petition by pen soldiers and relatives asking that a portion of the war gratuity be paid in cash. The War Gratuity Bill was debated in committee where Gardiner urged cash payment, but Senator Pearce cautioned against it. The proposal was defeated 16 to 10 amid concerns over currency and bonds.
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Melbourne
Gardiner
Benied
Gardmer
Cas
Actinide
Pearce
Xs Vanaker
Five-Day Week Mediation Failures Reach Deadlock in Melbourne
Officials report mediation efforts between employers and unions have failed and a building committee meeting involving the Chamber of Commerce Merchants' Association Master Builders' Association and other groups is set to decide on potential embargo actions after April 23. The looming deadlock could halt construction and trigger regulatory steps if an agreement remains elusive.
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Melbourn
Wes
Chamber Oentrchart
Chamber — Om Mercetarian Niployers
Eformn
Master Builders’“Association Cf
Master Builders
Island Politics Session in August Measures Prepared
Brisbane April 21 The Rex Parliament is likely to begin in August after the Prince and staff depart. Preparations for introducing measures are underway with several bills ready for presentation, including the Greater Brisbane Bill and a bill to allow adults to vote in municipal elections.
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Island Politics
Brisbane
Parliament House
Greater Brisbane
New Interstate Travel Rates Announced For Australian Ports
Sydney April 2 Overhaul of passage prices by interstate steamship lines shows higher rates across routes to Leeensland Maryborough Gladstone and Cairns Among entries listed are different classes and sailings with amounts in pounds shillings and pence for each leg The schedule previews immediate effect and covers ports including Port Alma Mackay Townsville Cairns Cook Town and Port Douglas with varied fares per route and class.
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Sydney
Leeensland
Tnterstate
Syd
Maryborough
Ans
Gladstone
Port Alma
Eyl
Mackey
Amd Fi Owen
Towneville
Locuda
Dooo Ag
Cairns
Trast
Port Douglas
Fefr
Cook Town
Dat
Deputation Presses Fihelly on War Gratuity Bonds
A deputation of returned soldiers at Ipswich railway workshops met Acting Premier Fihelly in Brisbane on April 1 to press for war gratuity payments and cashing of bonds. Fihelly indicated he would urge both the State Government and private employers to cash bonds, noting the potential risk to those who had loyally served if delays or restrictions occurred.
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Brisbane
Ipswich
Fihelly
Fihefly
Incomplete OCR: Misspelled Business Derails Record
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions a company and estate, with garbled names and figures. Difficult to determine entities, dates, or a clear event. Summary focuses on a damaged notice of a corporate and estate matter without coherent details.
Budget Debate Shapes Postwar Recovery in Britain
London notes frame mixed reactions to Chamberlain's budget amid wartime strains. Proponents argue reform is needed to curb deficits and inflation while opponents warn price rises and export damage. Asquith in Commons urges thrift, stresses sacrifices and criticizes revenue measures like wine duties while largely backing budget aims.
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London
Smarenees
Mannls Uri
Tam
Chamberlain
Mr. Asquith
Britain
Rene
France
Italy
Prince of Wales Welcomed at Suva in Fi ji Apri l Visit
The Prince of Wales landed in hot weather at Suva yesterday and was greeted by Governor Sir Cecil Radwell and officials. He inspected a guard of honor of Fijians and former colonial troops, spoke to veterans, and reviewed native legislative council members. The crowd included Solomon Islanders and other locals. The government announced school closure for a week to celebrate. The note of the visit emphasized military appreciation and imperial ties.
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Suva
Sowa
Cecil Radwell
Joske
A. K. Young
Ke. Wen
HM. Sent
Tfe Fell
Guard of Honor
Fiji
Bavte
Mareniles
Blow Nagae
Legislative Council
Ice
New Zealand
King's Rifle Corps
Fijan
Empire
Lewoka
Indua
Grammar School enrollment shifts noted in town report
A fragmented report indicates grammar school enrollment and staffing changes across town, with references to increases and decreases in pupil numbers at various schools. Unclear names and dates appear in the OCR, but the core note centers on district adjustments to the grammar school system.
Arbitration debate winds through Australian union unrest
Sydney hearing cites arbitration as cause of ongoing strikes and unrest. Mr Sprat of Hill Proprietary argues for voluntary arbitration courts in Canada style, while unions face risk from wage-cutting legal actions. Byers' Union illegal strike referenced as undermining awards. AMA deputation prompts mine employers to suspend work and pastors anticipate further withdrawals.
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Sydney
Sprat
Jeters
The
Hill Proprietary
Wnrest
AMA
Reand Mell
Conference Dedicates Armenia Aid and Gallipoli Occupation
An April note from San Remo reports the conference plans Armenia aid with financial backing and favors Armenia's frontier gains while excluding Trebizond. It also shows debate on Turkish treaty clauses and suggests Batum outlets to Georgia. Gallipoli occupancy is discussed as a possible outcome.
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San Remo
Africa
Gallipoli
Armenia
Questhon
Baron
Wilson
America
Trebizond
Batum
Georgia
British Commons hears on anti Bolshevik army aid
In a Commons session Mr Churchill described British aims to assist the reorganization of the anti Bolshevik army and to ensure the action remains focused on keeping the new Com composed and determined amid growing upheaval and massacres.
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London
the Commons
Kenworthy
Churchill
Massacrina
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McLane
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Senate
Varitold
Fenton
Bert
Employers United
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MR. Fihelly
Queensland Treasury
Pany Incorporated
Prince OF Wales
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Groce
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Seraigha
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Oreand Cambrics
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