Parliament Meets August 18 in Queensland Politics
Brisbane reports Acting Premier Fidelly announced parliament will meet at noon on August 18 to discuss sessional business and cabinet plans. The meeting aims to appoint an Acting Governor and consider opening Parliament with Sir Pope Poper likely to perform the opening duties if arrangements proceed.
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Brisbane
Pelanent
Fidelly
Kelly
Ct Uoase
Theotoe
Lennon
Naples
Alex
South Wales
Pope
Pope Poper
Governor General Ferguson Farewell in Parliament
LHOURNE August 12 reports the government farewell of Sir Henry Ferguson after six years as Governor General. Mr Hughes praised Ferguson for his service through a challenging period, noting his duties strengthened the Empire’s sense of heritage and contributed to the home land.
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Lhourne
Hughes
Ker
Unne Ferguson
Helen Munro Ferguson
Monro Ferguson
Caledonian Society Meeting and War Trophy Notes
The Caledonian Society meets to discuss Second Peace Loan support and local communication with Mit Plewman. A Gordonvale show travels to Atherton and Herberton Cairns on Saturday, while war trophy fundraising faces attendance issues. A football incident report mentions a miscalled offside and a pass leading to a free kick. the town clerk and mayor address trustees and local concerns.
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Gordonvale
Atherton
Herberton
Cairns
J&th
Eacham
Atherton Visitor Describes Rossville Area Observations
An Atherton visitor named Haynes toured the district by steamer and noted extensive agricultural lands near Rossville Florida and Mt Romeo. He observed large quantities of various items, and remarked on transport options and limited access to tramway lines from town toward Roseville, with time constraints affecting travel.
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Atherton
Haynes
Asherton
Rossville
Mt Remeo
Roseville
Senate notes and bills in Melbourne session
In Melbourne on August 2 the Senate discussed increasing soldiers' homes funding. Senator Russell questioned boot manufacturers restricting hours to curb output. Government aims to advance the Bureau of Commerce and withhold publication of figures. Arbitration in Public Service Tall passed. Quarantine Bill moved to third reading. Public Service Bill progress in committee.
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Melbourne
Senate
Russell
Earle
Bureau of Commerce
Noiely
House Debates Coal Shortage Amid Labor Strife in Melbourne
In the Melbourne House of Representatives Mr Hughes faced questions on coal supply and labor disputes. References to a coal shortage, export controls, and a strike amid industrial disruption dominated debate, with ministers outlining steps and officials weighing keeps and price implications.
The Island Tour Delayed By Federal Action
Melbourne August 12 report notes disruption to the island tour as federal authorities review calls and schedules. Port Menceby and Waura positions are unsettled while organizers adjust plans for the overflight route and related events.
France Recognises Wrangel Government Splits Entente
London reports France has decided to recognise General Wrangel's South Russian Government, risking Entente unity. Lloyd George reportedly resists war pressure from France. Radicals call it a breach of the Hythe agreement with potential consequences. Poland seeks immediate American aid and credit extension to buy war stocks.
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London
France
General Wrangel
Lloyd George
Wrange
Italy
Lubomirski
Poland
France risks crisis with Wrangel recognition report
Attitudes in Britain and France converge on Wrangel policy as Paris reportedly decided to recognize General Wrangel to secure Russian debts and oppose Bolshevik terms. The move prompts questions in Commons about Lloyd George’s knowledge and a shift since the Hythe conference.
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France
Wi 1
General Wrangel
Liond
the Commons
Wranjgel
Russia
Wrangel
Minsk
Wilson
Gen. Wrangel
America
Jand
Britain
Italy
Lloyd (George
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Hythe
Warsaw
Dnieper
Don
Azoff
Caucausia
Thase
Marjobol
Azofl
Alexandrovsk
Daily Telegraph
Persia
Azerbijan
Poland
M. Millerand
Paris
Point Odt
Foreign Office
Llond Tleorge
The
Commons
Sisular
Foreign Department
Wranwel
Hythe Conference
Totish Minister Clarifies U S Poland Stance, Arms Statement
New York dispatch notes the Polish issue, saying the United States note is misread as endorsing arms to Poland. The minister asserts Poland’s conflict is with Bolsheviks, not the Russian people, and clarifies the U S position on aiding Poland.
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New York
New York “Times
United States
Poland
Outbreak at Bundaberg Fire Damages Wyper Bros Factory
A blaze at Wyper Bros furniture factory in Bundaberg on August 11 was halted by a quick fire brigade response. An adjoining room stored over 200 cases of kerosene and other inflammables, risking a major conflagration. Total damage estimated at about £4.
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Bundaberg
Wyper Bros
Bomdabere
Block Destroyed in Chinchilla Fire Incident
A fire on Chinchilla main street destroyed three buildings owned by Ken Estate. Adjoining high walls and calm winds limited spread. Suspected arson noted after two prior attempts in the last year. Insurance values: buildings £0.50 and contents £6.00. Cairns Show begins September 1st and 2nd.
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Chinchilla
Ken Estate
Anarchist Incendiary Campaign Rages Across Italy
From Milan to Florence and Genoa, a sweeping anarchist attack destroys stores and government property. A Milan powder magazine exploded, many injured and some bodies thrown far. Fires erupt in Genoa and Trieste, with damages near a quarter million pounds. Military engaged across Tuscany and other regions to repel attacks.
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London
Chronicle
Milan
Italy
Gervasio
Florence
Manugno
Tuscany
Fiacenme
Cataimna
Mershboring
Broken Hill Strike Talks Under Federal NSW Tribunal
A federal and New South Wales tribunal sat in Sydney to settle the Broken Hill strike. Mr Justice Edmunds presided as Mr Willis of the Miners Federation said both sides would act on the tribunal findings. Court heard that employment and mine viability would guide future work and coal supplies, with hours and underhand workers addressed next session. The conference adjourned until the following day.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Hughes
Griffith
Riley
the Brady
Iney
Justice Duffy
Hoekes
Si RK
Best
Newcastle
Hawkes
Ro Pest
Victoria
South Australia
Japan
Charlton
Maxwell
Bamford
Tudor
Fernance
Sydney
Cnder
New South Wales
Broken Hill
Justice Edmunds
Willis
Miners” Federation
Emery
Broken Han
J. Willin
Threat of Strike Faces Court Ruling in Australia
Sydney August 12 Judge Curlewis rejected an A W U bid to restrain the agreement between the unit and the S W Lime Cement and Coal Co. He ruled the union had threatened to strike to influence the court, warning that such tactics threaten judicial independence. He urged arbitration over disruptive threats despite preferring a peaceful settlement.
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Sydney
Curlewis
A.W.U
Lime
Cement and Coal Co
Jurors Fees Increased Across Queensland Divisions
Brisbane August 12 Major representations to the Minister for Justice led to a decision to raise juror pay by two shillings per day statewide. The southern division advances from 10 shillings to 12, central from 11 to 13 9, and northern from 12 to 14 shillings per day.
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Brisbane
Mollan
Ler
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Ee Ont Pos
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