Conference motions seek public works and better infrastructure
The January 3 Queenshird Chamber of Commerce meeting urged the State Government to acquire land for settlement, fund public works to develop pastoral and agricultural resources, and allocate Commonwealth funds for a trunk line from Tockhampton to Townsville. It also called for meteorological and wireless stations at Mackay, improved coastal lighting, and renewed federal legislation. Pritchard presented supporting facts and the conference adjourned until tomorrow.
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Htai
di Feruweg
Assessara Bert
Tockhampton
Townsville
Tito
Mackay
Department For Trade and the Interests of
Pritchard
British stance and French policy shift on debt and rails
A Daily Telegraph summary reports Poincare planning to meet Lloyd George in London while Britain evaluates France’s stance on German debts and payments. It notes Belgium and France clashing over currency depreciation and indicates Berlin plans a passive response, with potential seizure of railways and taxation revenue if needed.
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Teresta
Poinfare
Loyd George
London
Germany
Fr Dursey
France
Paris
Poincare
Fdaily
Berlin
Phs
Tragic Powder Explosion Hits Austrian Factory
A massive blast at a Central European powder factory devastates Gillman area causing numerous deaths and injuries. Firefighters battle fires as destruction extends over miles with many workers missing and feared dead in the wartime blast linked to mine explosive manufacture.
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Awit
Fondan “Daily Chronicle
Leonard
Ivan
Hed
Feruger
Gillman
Dicedi
Olives
Storemen's Union Faces Membership Preference Challenge
Court heard Addin Bros seek removal of the preference clause in the Storemen and Packers Union to admit applicants. Opposing counsel argued the produce firm aims to earn the award and union books show no men unemployed. The union had refused over 60 members this year, preferring select applicants. judgment was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addin Bros
Hoemen and Packer's
Ethine Corporation
F. Knight
Apple
Fumigant Shows Value Against Cane Grub Pests
Special report to the General Superintendent of Sugar Experiment Stations by Entomologist Edmund Tarvin from Merinus Laboratory discloses a soil fumigant with economic value for cane grub control. Jarvis Gressenland notes 1923 Merings trials yielded effective results. the chemical is claimed harmless to plants, acts through soil to protect rain roots, and requires less than 2 per acre cost.
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Hivrema
Edmund Tarvin
Merinus Experimental
Jarvis i Grsenland
Agricultural Journal
Wis
Merings
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Wrigley
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Fata
Eng Aage Elerk
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Tesday
Finney, Isles & Co. Ltd
Queen Shrert
Aap
Ratubaa
Storemen’s Union
Trewkella Horse
Trewkella Pro
Pry. Ltd
Victoria
Robinson
Street
Brisbane
Ape
Blackheath
Tre
TER
Scholenbip
Sinclair
Sheridan Street
Renee
Murdoch
Aseallec
Hanisab
Bask OM Muerdoch
Sydney
Dear Sen
AME
Park Street Ltd
Mettle
Alea
Kettle
B. Burt
Company Tobacco Merchants
Perry Street
J. M. Curran
Mareeba
J.M. Date
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