Australian police arrest man posing as Russian exile in wartime scare
A man described as Simon Petrof, allegedly born in Baku and of Romanian or Russian parentage, was arrested at Chidlow's Well after travelling with two soldiers. He allegedly used the alias Louis Francis and faced charges under the Registration Act amid claims of Bolshevik agitation and anti-Bolshevik violence in Western Australia.
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Perth
Ane Oreigner
Ralacorde
Chidlow
Berth
Wyton
Hug Ae Bellerbeckn
Louis Francis
France
Baku
Kalwoorhe
Halian
Tioe de Larsie
Kalgoorlie
Strike Wave Hits New Zealand Ports Over Unloaded Ship
Wellington reports a deadlock at Wanganui over cargo on the Inga with watermen refusing to unload due to a non-union cut. Coal stocks near exhaustion threaten gasworks tramways and several industries likely to shut down. The transport workers federation, also known as the National Alliance of Labor, may escalate pressure as miners recently joined the group controlling about 41,000 workers.
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Wellington
Wanganui
Inga
New Zealand
Transport Workers? Federation
National
Allance of Labor
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Relief
A reader testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney disorder. Mrs. Whight of Bunda Street reports relief after a short course, claiming she remains symptom free twelve months later. An earlier endorsement from Posn’s mentions continued effectiveness. Rexona and Rexona products are also advertised in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Kitoens
Dean
Z. Whight
Bunda Street
Tye
Sue Nieve
Eiena
Doan
Pee ‘Ciellan Co
Oma
Primary Producers Union Presses Land Reform and Rail Growth
The Primary Producers Union advocates land reform with freehold and closely sketched leasehold options, regional land taxation on unimproved values, and state led road and water projects. It supports soldiers’ settlement, agricultural instruction for veterans, and rapid railway expansion linking Winton to the Northern Territory and coastal routes. The union backs federal control of industries like sugar with broad worker representation and urges mineral exploration to cut living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Kaberts
Bray Gracton
Irmumerce
Pointell
Tewate
Irving
Tanabao
Tuain
X Mato Roads Board
Ahat
Hocencload
Coonneetion
Atcy Gt
Winton
Longeach
Charleille
Camooweal
Northern Territory
Rockhampton
Townavlle
Cooktown
Cane Growers’ Association
Fndustes
Three Merried Men Die in Tar Gas at Mortlake Works
Sydney reports three workers at the Mortlake Australian Gaslight Co. refinery died after fumes swept a still. Micha Carrig, a boiler maker, collapsed while repairing the still. Robert Allen, a rescuer, and James Crock, a stillman, were overcome trying to save him. James By was listed among those entering the still to attempt rescue.
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Sydney
Micha’ Carrig
Smilar
Mortlake Works
Australian Gaslight Co
Carrig
Robert Allen
Allen
James Crock Stillman
James
Martyn
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Leviathan
Saddlery and Sports Depot
Mareeba
Todd
P.O. Bos
C. R. Hopkinson
New Carraine
Jack & Newelins
Moses
Jack & Newell Ltd
Herberton
Rother
Earth
Tura
Delcourt
Howe
Mir
Tim Bay
Poe
Dore
Taylor
Kyaw
Alf
Ahi Taylor
Alfred ) Taylor Ltd. Glaziers, &C
Bear Plomarine Works
SPO
Ss. Oo Ee
Isa Ene
Selena
Phoce
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