Second Annual Conference of the National Democratic Council
Brisbane aug 5 the second annual conference of the national democratic council of queensland opened with the president warning of an impending political crisis the discussion centered on unity among anti socialistic forces and potential electoral alignments across numerous Brisbane electorates including brisbane toomboomba and worthington with potential three cornered contests and a push to secure a united front against the current government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
National Democratic Council of
Oe¢Nmsland
Gensa
Arcee
N.C
NDC
George Brown
NLC
Ember
PPL
PLP
N.duc Im
Vate
Cealds
Reco
N.D.C
NDA
Bremer
Hrivhane
Belenda
Poodaty
Uurands
BPC
Queensland
Legislative Council
Evesone
United Army
Id. Cribb
Wool Industry Changes Reported by West Australian Gov
Report notes Yorkshire and West of England worsted manufacturers plan new brae mills in West Australia. Mr Connolly states the Australian hogs implement will welrose engury. Movements discuss the extent of talent operation and potential impacts on local industry.
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Lor Dion
Yorkshire
West of England
Connolly
Miners Congress Backs Nationalisation Motion
Geneva August 5 The international miners congress on the motion of Mr Frank Hodges passed a resolution in favor of the nationalisation of mines.
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Geneva
International Miners” Congress
Frank Hodges
Queensland Railways advance north along North Coast line
The North Coast line section from Rockhampton to Mackay opened with a test train to Wumalgi, and future openings to Townsville and Cairns were projected for 1922 and 1923. The railway now totals about 5700 miles with 58 built before this project and 263 miles since, costing two and a half million pounds to date. Rail expansion aimed to spur land settlement and wealth, while critics complain of deficits.
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Rockhampton
Wumalgi
Mackay
Townsville
Cairns
Ee Bean
Perth
Jower
Carmilla Creek
Queensland
Larcombe
Victoria
Ledcom
Railway Department
Royal Train Detention Delayed for Prince’s Border Reception
The narrative describes a long journey with petrol refills at Warwick, a delayed Wallangarra reach, and the Royal train’s noon border arrival amid a decorated station and crowd. The Prince’s escort planned to extend the delay to 3.30 to allow overtaking opportunities and sent a message to the Governor after a warm welcome.
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Prince of the Border
Warwick
Wallangarra
Prince's telegram from Arm to Brisbane expresses gratitude
The Lieut Governor reports reception by the Prince in Arm and Brisbane. The telegram thanks Queensland for affectionate send off and memories of splendid welcomes in the capital and across the state. The Prince says he would have liked to stay longer and see more.
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Brisbane
Arm
Queensland
Irish Unionists Seek Dominion Role in Ireland
A Dublin and Cork deputation to London urged the government to grant a Dominion role for Ireland. The meeting followed cabinet discussions and included Nationalist resolutions carried at Cork.
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London
Dublin
Troubles in Saxony and Attitude to Russia
Berlin reports a communist coup at Zittam Lazosy with rail disruption and halted trade while shops stay open. The government sent a plane to warn of troops. unions hold back from communists and the Reichstag votes to disarm civilians. Von Simon notes Germany may aid at the London conference but rejects joining the League for now.
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Berlin
Zittam
Lazosy
Reichstag
von Simon
Berliner Tageblat
Europe
Kessia
Mr. Churchill
Germany
League of Nations
Fair Rents Court Denies Reduction in Rent Case
Mr Dean PM rejects Mr John Coenger's plea to cut rent from 7s 6d to 10s. The owner’s agents say Bretsiiser occupies a shop and dwelling. The court rules it not a boarding house and asserts jurisdiction. Rent fixed at 14d per week after hearing details.
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Brisbane
Fair Rents
Dean PM
John Coenger
Bresssiiseer
Dean
Government considers board for land valuation appeals
In Melbourne the Senate discussed appointing a board to hear appeals against land valuations as recommended by the Crown Land Valuations Commission. Senator Pearce noted no record of a priest who testified against Jerger remaining in Australia as ALF chaplain, and a RC chaplain McDonnell served in the ALF from Adelaide in April 1919. A Lincoln inquiry showed Northern Territory population changes with 3443 as of 30 June 1919, and 400 to 500 left after Vesty's meatworks closed.
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Melbourne
Angust
Millen
Crown Land Valuations Commission
Pearce
Gardiner
Jerger
Australia
ALF
Peter Pawl McDonnell
Adelaide
England
A.lf
Father McDonnell
Commonwealth
Manni
Senaor Russell
Crawford
Vesty
Arbitration Court hears consolidated retail meat award claim
Justice McCawley at the Arbitration Court Chambers presided over a case brought by the Australian Meat Industry Workers Union seeking a consolidated award for the retail meat industry. The hearing adjourned for private discussion on the claim.
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Brisbane
Arbitration Court
Chambers
Justice McCawley
Australian Meat Industry Wees’ Union
Bolshevik Communique Reports Front Actions and Negotiation Standoffs
A Bolshevik communique describes a sixty mile Sedlitz front along the Bug and crossings amid fighting. Russo Polish talks stall due to Bolshevik intransigence while Finnish Russian talks at Dorpat break over status quo matters. Parliament aid to Poland grows, America plans attendance at a London conference, and Lloyd George faces a choice on intervention.
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London
Sedlitz
Bug
Dorpat
Poland
Britain
America
Lloyd George
Boulogne
Indian officers urged to volunteer as army reserve mobilizes
All Indian officers abroad in England are recalled for active service as the government circularises army reserve officers across the country. In Persia and Mesopotamia, Arab attacks at Hillah and near Jerboljak suffer heavy losses for rebels, while British casualties total nine dead and under twenty wounded. Kofa garrison holds as part of the town burns.
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Allahabad
Persia
Mesopotamia
Imatian Army Reserve
England
Hillah
Jat Mirthaiyal
War Office
Lower
Euphrates
Oeer
Jerboljak
Kofa
Jurymen Seek Higher Pay During Supreme Court Hearing
In Brisbane the Supreme Court opened with Justice Real presented a petition from four jurymen on the common jury asking an increase to £1 1s a day. The judge noted the issue is for the Acting Secretary of Peace to handle. A deputation then met Mr Broadbent, acting for the Under-Secretary of Justice, who supported advancing the jurors' request.
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Brisbane
Agrinst
Supreme Court
Justice Real
Piece
Broadbent
Theodore to Return via Roumania Visit from Europe
No definite news on Mr. Theodore's final departure from Europe for his return to oil. He reportedly traveled to Roumania to visit his father's relatives and was slated to embark at Naples aboard the Orsova around August to reach Brisbane by September 9.
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Brisbane
Europe
Theodore
Roumania
Naples
Orsova
Census Takes Place In Melbourne This August
The 1 Melbourne edition notes that August will see the census conducted across the city, outlining the planned enumeration period and local participation details.
Australian Racing Meeting Nominations and Prizes
Nominations open for multiple races including TRIAL STAKES and HURRY SCURRY with varied prize funds and divisions. Shows and SHOW HANDICAP Scurry, LIGHTNING STAKES, and NOVICE HANDICAP details, plus general conditions and clubs across North Queensland regions.
Traffic Acts 195 to 1916 notice of regulation inspection
Notice that regulations under the Traffic Acts 195 to 1916 will be in force fourteen days after ratification and that a copy of the regulation may be inspected at the Office of the Superintendent of Traffic in Cairns dated August fifth. The message is signed by R. Ryan, Superintendent of Traffic Cairns.
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Aw. Ryan
Trae
Cairns
Poultry Auction Announcement by McMahon & Co
McMahon and Company conduct an auction today at 2 00 p m featuring pure bred Leghorn hens silver Wyandotte hens and assorted laying stock plus young cocks offered to bidders Also a number of young stock will be sold during the session at the auction house location to be announced.
Bacon Factory Opens For Public Supply
A bacon factory begins operations serving North Butchers grocers and the general public. The Pork Sausage and Smoked Windsor Sausage are recommended for trial as arrangements have been made with Messrs Barns Philp & Co Ltd Cumming & Campbell Ltd for distribution and sale.
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North
Var
Windsor
Ealae Disteiben
Messrs. Barns
Philp & Co
Lid Cumming & Campbell
Lidhe Sa
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Prince's “Am Revoir
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Russia
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Senate
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Rouman
Kingtea
Woree Racecourse
Herbert
Cook
Chillagee
Eacham
Burke
Acceptance
Hurry Scurry
Aence
Fide
North Queensland Racing Association
Charters Towers
Richmond
Hughenden
Winton
Bowen
Mareeba
Barron Valley
Hertyerton
Herbert Rower
Johnstone River
Hollins
Gordonvale
Cloncurry
Chillagoe
Sefthies
Neviit
Odie
Boland
Speciare
Isle Pink Net
Phese
Georgetic
Latier Furstiehem
Mark Lane
Paris
Boland’s Ltd
Select
Japanes Crepe-De-Chines
Kobe Crepe
Mayuye Shiga
Enone
Perdriau
Perdrien
W. A. Collins
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