England and St George Cairns Branch Celebrate Patron Saint Day
The Cairns branch of the Royal Society of St George held its annual dinner at the Hotel Pacific with over 100 guests. A Boar's Head procession opened the event, and toasts honored the Royal Family, the Empire, Shakespeare, and Anzac Day, highlighting Britain’s naval power, colonial ties, and future imperial scope.
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England
Hotel Pacific
Cairns
Royal Society of St. George
Judge Lukin Says High Court Judgments Must Be Followed
The court adjourns after disputes over jurisdiction and the Fall Court award setting a four hour standard in the industry. Dr Evatt argues the High Court is not respected while Judge Lukin maintains his duty to follow High Court judgments and promises to rule on all cases after another session.
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High Court
Lukin
Four men attack loyalists on tram near timber mill
Four fisher workers believed on strike assaulted two loyalists aboard a tram near the timber mill. The attackers fled after one was caught and charged. The injured loyalists were treated at hospital with scalp wounds and stitches.
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Sydney
Sonica Tram
Network of Airways Connecting Europe to Africa
London April 21 with summer time, a vast network of passenger airlines will link Europe and North Africa with the Handley Page Napier Silverwing service from London. Twenty companies will enable travel to nearly every European city, Cologne and Clapham junction spreading routes to Moscow and Persia, Vienna and Algiers. Marseille could be reached in a day from London and Moscow in about 43 hours.
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Europe
North Africa
European
Cologne
Moscow
Persia
Vienna
Algiers
Marseilles
Toasts and songs mark evening at Royal Society gathering
The event featured toasts to the Ladies and various groups including Mr. Co Bheckwelart and Hotkins. representatives of war bodies, the Royal Society of St George, the Trish Club, the Caledonian Association, and guests from London. The host and hostess were toasted by Mr Howe, the National Anthem was sung, and performers G Norris Jellett T E Collis A Atkinson C Crowe and G Perkins entertained with songs and a humorous monologue. Mors Laver played the piano.
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Co. Bheckwelart
Hotkins
Kimited Socve
Britain's Attitude on Mandates Reported by Chamberlain
In London on April 23 Sir Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Affairs Minister, told Commander that Britain's position on mandates was under review and would shape subsequent policy actions. The remarks signal a cautious yet resolute stance on postwar administration and international obligations.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Campbell Fails At World Speed Record Attempt
Captain Malcolm Campbell in the Blue Bird fails to beat Segrave's world speed record, posting an average of 218.545 mph over two runs. Westward run hit 224.58 mph but wind shifts and track surface issues reduce return speed to 212.51 mph.
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Malcolm Campbell
Segrave
Hove
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Aim Red Mide
Blue Bird
Compet
New South Wales to form Royal Commission probe
Sydney April 23 The New South Wales government will appoint a Royal Commission to investigate alleged bribe in the late Chief Bruntwell after requests by Mr Jarvie MLA and Mr Ness. Arrangements for the inquiry will be made immediately.
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Jarvie
Ness
Alla
Bruntwell
New South Wighinet
Riots In Hang Chow Over Garages vs Rickshaws
Riots broke out in Hang Chow near Shanghai during the Qingming holiday when garage owners hired cars threatening rickshaw transport. Garages and rickshaw workers clashed, burning several cars and overturning others. The violence prompted military intervention to restore order.
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Shanghai
Hangchow
Mace
Wieter
Transportars
Proclamation Denounces Amanullah and Islamist Reform
London reports Simla Habibullah denounces Amanullah as an unbeliever and defamer of the Holy Book. The proclamation lists alleged heretical acts, accuses him of misusing funds, and criticizes reform measures including abolishing child marriage and purging purdah. Habibullah urges provincial representation and warns of action to defend Islam.
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London
Simla Habibullah
Amanuilajy
Holy Book of
Ulema
Amanullah
Mahtad Tarzi
Sutcliffe’s Shoulder Injury Reported in English Eleven
An English Eleven update notes Sutcliffe sustains an injury to the shoulder during a speet or match. The report mentions Avril 21 as a referenced date and notes medical attention sought. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Enthusiastic Visitor Praises Maize Country in North Queensland
Interviewed yesterday Mr A By Moore spoke warmly of the maize country and local hospitality in Atherton. He noted the growing interest of North Queenslanders in state political control and recalled harsher receptions on prior visits. He regretted being unable to speak in Atherton and hoped readers would understand his changed circumstances.
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Atherton
A. By Moore
North Queensland
SINKING OF SELJE SETTING OF A COURSE
Melbourne reports the Marine Inquiry findings on the Kaituna and Selje collision off Cape Otway on March 29. The hearing against Kaituna third officer Cecil Herbert Vine began with testimony from Selje master Captain Karl Endresen about the events up to impact. The court held the Kaituna alone at fault for navigational negligence and noted changes in course near Cape Otway.
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Melbourne
of Marine
Selje
Cape Otway
R. Reynolds
Cecil Herbert Vine
A. Sizer
Karl Endresen
Reynolds
Daeesis
Nelson
New South Wales Minsiytry Drafts Coal Industry Proposals
Sydney reports the New South Wales Ministry drafting fresh proposals to settle coal wage disputes. Acting Premier Buttershaw says a plan includes Commonwealth and State wage sharing, mine openings, and a Royal Commission to investigate the coal industry with recommendations by the Commission and agreement between parties.
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Sydney
Ee Stevens
Melbourne
New South Wales
Buttershaw
Industr
Adler
King George's Recovery Message to the Empire
His Majesty the King issues a message thanking doctors nurses and all who sent prayers and good wishes after his illness. He notes widespread sympathy from across the Empire and hopes shared human kindness will endure beyond his recovery. He cannot yet attend public ceremonies but looks forward to thanking God with his people in time.
High Court rules school teachers not an industry
The High Court held that school teaching is not an industry and not subject to Commonwealth Arbitration Court jurisdiction. Justice Isaacs dissented. Federated State School Teachers' Association sought a decision on whether the dispute extends beyond a single state. Tasmania respondents argued no industrial dispute existed beyond state lines. Chief Justice Knox and Justices Gavan Duffy and Stark agreed with the negative ruling and ordered the applicants to pay costs.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
High Court
Justice Isaacs
Federated State School” Teachers’ Association of Australia
Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Tasmania
Sir Adrian Knox
Gavan Duffy
Stark
Fire destroys show pavilion. youths questioned
In Toowoomba on April 23 detectives probe the pavilion blaze at the Royal Agricultural showgrounds. Officers focus on claims of deliberate arson and an afternoon detention, with further developments expected in the coming days.
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Toowoomba
Royal — Agricultural Larea
Disarmament Commission Seeks New Optimism
Geneva reports a renewed push for disarmament as Mr Gibson and Lord concerted work to pave the way for a broader accord. The commission aims to lift mood from despair and advance negotiations in a more hopeful climate.
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Geneva
Disarmament Commission
Gibson
Lord
Diplomatic Circles Note Fresh U S Food Plan
April 23 reports in British official circles that the United States may accept a fresh meal plan with surprise but keen satisfaction. It remains uncertain if concrete results arrive before June, though exchanges between French and American delegations at Geneva are possible.
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Don
Daily Telegraph
United States
Geneva
Ministry Denies Universal Meat Grading Scheme
Col Guinness replies that the Ministry of Agriculture pursued a voluntary marking and grading plan for three top grades of home killed meat but the scheme would not cover all home killed meat and would not distinguish between home killed and imported meat.
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London
Col. Guinness
Ministry of Agriculture
Hopman Triumphs In Close Championship Match
In a near two hour final Hopman impressed with peak racquet play as Hagiss fought hard. Crawford beat Akhurst to claim the women’s singles title while Akhurst and Com won the doubles with Conway.
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Sydney
Seata
Hopman
Hagiss
Hopamn
Navigation Act debate in Melbourne on coastal shipping protection
Archibald Elford told the Tariff Board that Australia must protect its coastal shipping. He warned substitutes for the coastal sections could force imports and harm local vessels. The proposal favored subsidies or bounty to compensate for trade losses, and the inquiry was adjourned to the next day.
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Tariff Board
Wners’ Federation
Association
Archibald Elford
Chaiman
Ie Elford
Mr Canuck
Usteatin
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