Germany's reparations payments reviewed in Commons
In London Chancellor Sir Robert Horne cited Germany has paid 415 million in reparations including ships coal and state assets with 56 million spent on occupation forces. Lloyd George and Asquith urged relief while Poincare's conference planned for Monday seeks a workable settlement with the Allies. Paris later reports the Reparations Commission postponed action after the London talks.
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London
House of Commons
Robert Horne
Germa
Saar
Kitdin
Germany
Britain
United States
Cegarda
Asquith
Peincare
M. Poincare
Lennon
Anguat
Lior George
Commons
WM. Poincare
Lloyd. George
Bitain
Paris
Aparatioms Commission
Auction of J Campbell's plant at Kames offered
The advertisement notes the sale of a demonstrator J Campbell's machinery including boiler and grinding plant from his Kames works. It states an 8 per cent assessment of claims and promises advantageous terms for buyers interested in the equipment.
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Searemes
J. Campbell
Kamen
Kames
Farewell to Gydl Beringfield Long Distance Champion
Mr Sed Springheld a popular long distance champion swimmer and Brisbane teacher will be guest of honor at a farewell social by the Swimming Club tomorrow night at Motor Gost Hall. A collection will be taken to aid farmers, with Fearnley Fertiliser Mixtures advertised as the key to profitable farming. Wardlama Ltd and Fearnley Ltd are listed with a Brisbane mailing address.
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Gydl
Beringfield
Sed Springheld
Teacheg
Brisbane
Canberra
Blonday
Gueet
Bener
Semtereti
Fem
Faarnfey
Fearnley'’s
Wardlama Ltd
Tate Fearnley Ltd
Pr. O. Bex
Andrews Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules
Sunday and midweek services listed for Andrew's and associated churches with times in the morning and evening. Sunday School times noted for Hambledon Cairea Aloomba and Canlonvale. Intercessory gatherings, prayer meetings, and special services announced with minister and choir details.
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Andrew's Presbyterian Church
J. A. Sincisir
Cairns
Hambledon
Gordonvale Presbeterian
Aloomba
Canlonvale
W. MrLaren
Frederick Hol
Alice Moncchard
Antheine
Presbyterisa Church
Farmer in the Making Promotes Apprentice Scheme in Queensland
Governor opens Avons Conference of the New Settlers League in Brisbane. He advocates probationary training for immigrants to soil work, with potential farm ownership paths. Secretary reports 75 branches and strong immigration shifts. Brisbane mayor elected league president.
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Brisbane
Queensland
New Settlers’ League of Australia
Australia
Burnett
Dawson Valley
North Corn Railway
Trade Conference
League
Ald
Diddams
Home Secretary McCormack Illness Reports Worsen
Brisbane reports say Home Secretary Hon W McCormack, Cairns MLA, is seriously ill with influenza amid Brisbane epidemic. A bulletin notes condition remains serious and recovery may be weeks away, affecting session proceedings as the government relies on the Speaker or Committee Chairman’s casting vote.
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Brisbane
McCormack
Drisbane
J. McCormack
Gledson
Death of Sir Robert Townley Scott in Brisbane
Sir Robert Townley Scott former first Secretary of the Commonwealth Postmaster-General's Department died in Brisbane after a long illness. Born in England, he arrived in Australia with his parents in 1848 and joined the Queensland Public Service in 187? at age 21. He retired eleven years ago and had lived quietly in Kelvin Circle.
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Brisbane
Vermeer
England
Australia
Queensland
New Coal Miners’ Union Planned at Trades Hall
Report from Trades Hall notes a movement among coal miners to form Plebs Lemger within the Coal Miners Federation. The plan includes education, militant union sections, and ending wage slavery, with 16 members supporting immediate aid amid rising tensions and daily wage losses.
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Swdviev
Plebs Lemger
Coal Miners' Federation
Sugar Purchases Abroad Stir Australian Debates
In Melbourne the House debated the Commonwealth sugar purchases abroad during and after World War I. ministers outlined imports of 44 000 tons in 1918 and 66 000 tons in 1919 from Mauritius and Java at various prices, with 1920 the costliest year. Amendments to cut prices faced opposition as MPs argued for protection, co operation, and possible reform to stabilize growers, consumers, and the jam industry amid rising global prices.
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Java
Charlton
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Charitey
Pratten
Queensland
Friggs
Rodgers
Doncaster
Higgs
Frost
Tomas
Austalia
Australia
United Kingdom
United States
France
Italy
Poynton
Mer Hughes
Hughes
New South Wales
Victoria
South Autralia
Western
Tasmania
C.5.r. Co
Censland
Als.w
Commonwealth
Protecting Maize Growers Seeks Higher Duty
A deputation to Mr. Rodgers asks for a raised duty on maize. They urge 4s per cental to shield growers from South Africa and Java maize competition. The minister promises to consider measures to relieve the local market and protect growers.
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Melbourne
Rodgers
Gibson
MFR
Mixon
South Africa
Java
Gibsom
Appeals ruling delays death sentence case and weather impacts
The article notes the appeal of Field Marshal Wit against death sentence was dismissed while spy questions remained. It reports Moorefield races at Sydney postponed to Thursday due to heavy rain and that Mr Theodore will present the financial statement in the Assembly after dinner Thursday with estimates to be issued then.
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Witfor
Moorefield
Sydney
Theodore
Rebels Caught in Flank Threatening Cork Battle Report
A Dublin to Cork frontal clash is detailed as Free State troops land from ships near Dingle Bay to hit rebel left flank. Heavily armed, the assault drives rebels from Feenit with few casualties and strengthens Free State control around Cork. The House of Commons debates Ireland policy as violence continues.
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London
Free State
Dublin
Ireland
Dingle Bay
Feenit
Cork
Tipperary
Irish Bar
Provisional Government
House of Commons
Butcher
Churchill
Chochhill
Bathoom Tragedy Master of Junee Found Dead
Rackhampton Ann 4 George Thomas Halfacres master of the steamer Junee was found dead in his bathroom aboard the vessel shortly after eight this morning He had been seen near the bathroom at seven but did not return The chief steward found him after hours Dr Langdon judged death from exhaustion and did not issue a death certificate Deceased was married and resided at Five Docks Sydney.
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Melbourne
Leo Kennedy
Mathilde Mathieson
Cuisen
Kennedy
Collins Street Chambers
Masseur
Ombdiss Maghieson
von Reiben
Adelaide
Reiben
Wreiben
Department
James Martin
Federal Taxation Department
Rowe
Cane
Commonwealth
Iscs
Collins Street
John Wren
Martin
Faba Wren
Mathiezon
Rackhampton
Ann
George Thomas Halfacres
Lyme
Tignernne
Decessed
Langdon
Five Docks
Sydney
Men and Boys Underwear Prices Brief
Advertises India gauze singlets at 3 shillings 6d each and unbleached cotton singlets at 4 shillings each. Morley's make heavy English cotton singlets priced at 3 shillings 11d. All wool singlets by Dagles in grey Ipswich flannels at 7 shillings 6d.
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Frice
Mately
Fiji
India
Morley's
Ipswich
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