Trades Hall Held Up Amid Labor Dispute
Reports describe a standoff at the Trades Hall Mall over board management changes and a threat to cease operations. President Solvey and the management group faced demands for staff replacements as Saturday ceremonies and work progress were in question.
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Hrishane
Jates
Ates Wall Conneil
Traiee Hall Board of Management
Caretak Men’ Arong
Srowbbe Vedas
Ter
Mhere
Poutrendd
Persnad
Cork
Molvey
Weather notes show persistent showers and rainfall totals
The report records rainfall across Queensland with coastal locations and inland towns noting showers and monsoonal activity. Rainfall totals include Aloomba 24 mm, Malanda 17 mm, Babinda 2 mm and other areas. forecasts indicate continued unsettled conditions easing later, with a western rain belt expected to bring improvements.
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Berner
Aloomba
Porta
Babinda
Cairnshirero
Urisbane
Moon
Queensland
Asponte
Fretome
Aquate Picture Benefit Meeting Notes and Local Chamber Updates
Fragmented report notes a planned benefit event and various chamber meetings. Mentions Corser and local commission members, with references to Mareeba and Townsville activities and upcoming port departures. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
ZealanD Strike Food Shortage Impacts Rotorua
Rotorua faces bread scarcity as the town waits on the Minister for Lands and Postmaster General after a five day supply crisis. A deputation led by Chamber of Commerce President Mr McLean sought relief. 3000 loaves sent from Auckland for Maori camps are depleted. Authorities expect limited railway service soon to restore food, with meat and produce hoped from nearby areas. The population depends on bread arriving by rail to meet daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
Chamber of Commerce
McLean
Auckland
Joos
Totag
Disgraceful Treances Train Carried 200 Bluejackets
Rotorua reports a train carrying 200 bluejackets from the Renown to Auckland left at 1 o clock after engineers failed to supply sufficient steam. The men endured soaking rain, no change of clothes, and were reboarded for another long journey while remaining cheerful yet puzzled by the drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
Auckland
Apem
Prime Minister Massey Undertakes Strenuous Rail Tour
Rotorua reports the high spirited and dramatic trek by Prime Minister Massey from Rotorua to Napier and Hawke’s Bay, then toward Wellington to appeal to striking locomotive engineers. The journey, aided by ministers and cars, tests weather and roads as Massey seeks imperial solidarity and to avert disruption to a royal visit.
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Rotorua
Masery
Naper
Wellington
New Zealand
Versailles
Massey
Morni
Bum
Maseey
Hia
Typst
Auckland
Hawke's Hay
Rowrua
Hawkes Bay
Napier
Mass
Locomotive Enginerrs’ Union
New Zea
McVilley
Agen
Waion
Moe
Welington
Maori Festival with Prince at Rotorua Five Thousand Attendees
The Rotorua festival drew about five thousand Maoris and ten thousand spectators on the racecourse. The Prince and staff along with New Zealand Ministers and Miss Massey were greeted by Sir William Wernes and Dr Pomare. The Prince praised Maori valor and loyalty to Victoria and expressed happiness to visit their land.
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Rotorua
Wotorua
New Zealand
Miss Massey
William Wernes
Legislative Council
Pomare
Ae Ee Wiliam
Europe
Queen Victoria
Wartangi &Y
Edward
George I
Aotearoa
Pakeha
Victoria
Chie
NSW Parliament adjourns as Speaker election noted
NSW Legislative Assembly met and Mr Levy announced his election as Speaker to the Governor. After presenting numerous state documents, a motion to adjourn was carried, delaying meetings until late June or early July for electors during the Prince's visit. Sir Brookfield spoke on Broken Hill mining troubles as an Address in Reply debate proceeded.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Levy
Premer
George Fuller
Agai
T Dr
Brookfheld
Broken Hill
Mrenner
Aso Poi
Indian Train Smash at Allahabad Dehra Dun Express Disaster
A catastrophic railway collision near Mewana outside Allahabad on April 19 involved the Allahabad Dehra Dun express and a goods train. Casualties are reported around 190 killed with many injured as carriages burst into flames and wreckage obstructed relief efforts amid a dust storm. The scene included scattered valuables melted by heat and extensive destruction.
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Allahabad
India
Dehradun
Mewanaweda
Mtee
Steamer Palmer Story from Brisbane Customs Dispute
Brisbane authorities rebut a claim by Mr James Harrison of the Federal Shipping Council. They deny any refusal to clear the steamer Palmer for transport to Melbourne, detailing customs actions and their rationale amid the dispute.
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Brisba Ane
Aagen
Brisindignant
Jas. Hiarrson
Coon
Melbourne
British Military Mission Reports German Prisoners Remaining
London reports the British military mission states only 224 prisoners in Germany remain unaccounted for at the time of the mission. no other bodies are searching for the records of bigs of io
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London
Eilitary Missionat
Germany
Searthine
Brisbane Arbitration Court Hearing on Canes Society and Engineers
In Brisbane on April 29 the Arbitration Court opened the hearing of the A W U bid to warn the railway award. Justice McCawley questioned Mr Carroll for the Society of Engineers about press reports alleging collusion with the Government and delays in the case. An adjournment led to exchanges over alleged slow strike and access to the court, with Mrs Mover reading a denial of collusion and explaining the northward journey of a union official.
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Brisbane
A.W.U
Arbitration Court
Eos
McCawley
Atroll
Aes Society of Engineers
Carroll
Ipswich
Homer
Hawy
Hrisbane
Carrell
ASB
Warn
Cour
Exaineers Atederal
Amalgamated Socety of Engineers and Metal Wokers
Townville
Am!t
Arbitration Court weighs railway wage relief in Brisbane
In Brisbane the Arbitration Court heard the Queensland Railway Union petition to waive the railway award as out of date due to higher living costs. Judge McCawley and Mr Carroll debated if married men merit extra pay while Mr Maroney opposed any differential treatment. Proposals suggested raising rates to 1 shilling 9 pence for married and ten pence for single men with a possible twenty two pence increase overall. Judgment was reserved.
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Brisbane
Arbitration
Queensland Railway Union
Carroll
Unona
McCawley
Carrol
Maroney
Ak’ Salite Oy AB
Island trade and mail salvage under government seal
A Brisbane report notes government steamer salving parcels by post and debates over funding and weather risks. Premier Mawson faces criticism as the issue prompts talk of state autonomy and broader governance implications.
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Brisbane
Laundon April Press Notes Incomplete and Fragmentary
Fragmentary OCR text from LOXDON April issue shows incomplete lines about a committee or event. Readable elements mention April and possible committee notes but lack clear names, dates, or actions for completion.
Campaign review shows encouraging hookworm results in Queensland
Brisbane reports Dr W Sawyer director of the hookworm campaign says the reorganization and four mobile units have reduced infections in rural Queensland. Treatment has reached thousands with strong improvement in children color and growth. Staff will aid New South Wales efforts while continuing intensive control among Aboriginal communities.
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Brisbane
Bn Mewiralia
W Sawyer
Waite
Lambert
Queensland
Bowen
Wargaratta
Ayrshires
Tr Sawyer
Sawyer
Wangaratea Shere
de Lam
Trip
Inquiry Opened Into Westralia Grounding Near Banks Strait
In Melbourne on April 13 an inquiry began into the grounding of the Westralia in Banks Strait. The master Captain Bayes faces charges of negligence as he steered too close to shore without warning. He claimed he noticed breakers near the bow and ordered full reverse, but the vessel remained fast. The inquiry follows an issued chart and preliminary statements.
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Melbourne
Westralia
Banks Strait
Agmi
Bayes
Vrasel Cooune
Sana
Rloea
Bates
Witores
Den
Keep the Award One Gide Prefers Law
Sydney reports April meetings of the master and frets of Toanlders minassociated with the Master section as part of the event.
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Sydney
Toanlders
Oma’s Grounding Inquity Report At Townsville
A damaged OCR item notes a wave of notices from Merwe Road area to Wyreema and Serna Co. about a writ received from Townsville concerning Acumatte w Heareh and a schedule for Calan en Mon day merwing.
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Arewetts End
Wyreema, Serna, and Co
Townsville
Callas
Calan
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Chamber of
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UN Chamber of Ca
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Chamber
Maresbs
Albertas
Az Vee
Zealand
Prince
Nsw
Parliament
Terbey
Society Or & Engineers
Justice McCawley Andry
Fihelly
Loxdon
SS Risreistees
Oma
Merwe Road
Boland
Aim
Saxe Tricotint
Frewses
Ren
Teddy
Ivor
Manchester
Sorel
Todey
Madapolam
Marcella Quilty Rote
Lomal
Teter Od
Toukey
Mayesh
Tod H
W. A. Collins
Chemis
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