Waterfront dispute eases as Cairns port resumes work
Work resumed on the Cairns waterfront after a miner protests left watersiders absent in the morning. By afternoon steam was supplied and all port vessels proceeded. Bowen saw a similar stoppage with the Port Pirie delayed and later leaving for Brisbane with 2000 tons sugar and meat aboard.
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Watersidera
Fiona
Thuishane
Port Pirie
Bowen
Cairns
Brisbane
Voneledl
Pick-up Call Yields Mixed Shipboard Labour Response
Industrial Magistrate A H O'Reilly ordered shore labor to be drawn from ships when shoremen failed to respond to calls for port work. Adelaide Steamship Co and VWAS called for workers for the Fiown and Euimeans, but shoremen offered insufficient numbers. Delays continued as ships remained idle until later in the day, with calls for further orders and sailings postponed due to shortages and holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. O'Relly
Board Supports Magistrate in Trade Dispute Ruling
The report describes the Board backing the Magistrate after a tense conference with the Registrar of the Board of Trade. Key figures include Mir Durston and Mir Kelly in Cairns and Brisbane discussions over interpretation of the Water side Workers Awards. A telegram from the Registrar was read, notingVariations and forthcoming actions as authorities seek clarification amid a disruptive scene at a conference.
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Kelly
Dutlstan
CP Rei
Plata Termes
Kerry
Dam Burst Report in Kashmir Declared Erroneous
London reports state that claims of a dam collapse on the Shyok River in Kashmir are false. Initial signals were sparked by a nearby fire seen in beacon activity, and the earlier dispatch which suggested a dam failure is now regarded as incorrect.
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London
Wapehau
Shyok
Kashmir
Enormous Flood Threatens Punjab After Dam Burst
Reports from Calcutta describe a massive dam collapse releasing millions of gallons of water along the Shayak river area in the Kashmiri front. Villages below the flood line are evacuated while thousands seek refuge in Peshawar as British forces organize evacuations and guards along the Kabul and Indus rivers.
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Calcutta
Kasharie
Punjab
Rearae Karam Range
Bch Kashar
Ebey
Indus
Peshawar
Howell
Kashmir
Tiret
Kabul
Irdus
Nowshera
Automatic phones Cairns installation hearing today
Works of the Federal Parliament will meet at 10:30 today at the Post Office to hear evidence on the construction of a new exchange to be installed. The committee comprises Senator Barnes as Chairman, Senator Matthew Reid, Mr UC. Metsrath, Mr R. Cook, MOPAR, and Mir A. Seas jbrook, with Mir Wo Ge. Whiteford as secretary.
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Romantier
Lire Poat
Ahomtts Fete Oy
Vie Saaneli
Rarnes
Matthew Reid
UC. Metsrath
M.alr
R. Cook
Mopar
Mir A
Seas Jbrook
M.ohor
Mir
Ge. Whiteford
Empire Forestry Sawmi Leing Representative Names
The Minister for Home and Personal Affairs in Brisbane appoints a representative to speak for the sawmilling interests of the Empire Forestry, with a delegation to include able representatives from all parts of the British Empire as the conference opens in the Wan Kr West area.
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Empire Forestry
Sawmi Leing
Brisbane
Hane
Ant Perri Jor
JF Nett
Kater
Australia
Ereipire Forestry
Pao Werth
Mtbapist
Commonwealth
Ice Barrier Collapsed After Lake Ice Grows Thick
Before the collapse of the ice barrier the lake stretched nine miles and stood nine feet deep in places the ice wall reached twelve hundred feet thick and a thousand feet wide the water level rose two feet daily for weeks.
Glacial Dam Fears Rise After Shyok Collapse Reports
Reports on the Shyok Glacier Dam collapse are conflicting but danger remains near the Vaud Tapani dam as authorities monitor the situation.
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Calcutta
Was It Kelly Horse And Bridle Found
A black horse believed ridden by missing man Kelly with saddle and bridle was found on the Range near Cairne. Police inquiries followed a camp visit by a stranger weeks earlier and led to the discovery of the horse owner and the lorry driver involved. The horse was found atop the range in a sweating condition and later identified in Malenda as the one Kelly rode.
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Kelly
Cairne
Bert
Hwever
Melbourne
Keltyon
Malenda
Car Plunges Into Yarra River in Melbourne Tragedy
A car plunged from the Jeffries Parade embankment into the Yarra River in Melbourne killing driver John A. and drowning him. A diver recovered the submerged vehicle over two hours later as witnesses watched amid sensational rumours. Police say brakes failed and the car rolled to the bank edge before careening thirty feet into the river.
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Melbourne
Jeffries” Parade
Yarra
John A
Davey
Jeffries Varade
Brisbane Tramway Union votes to quit Trades and Labor Council
In Brisbane on August 15 the Brisbane Tramways Union voted 634 to 345 to sever affiliation with the Trades and Labor Council. The secretary, W Richardson, argued the council’s Pan-Dacian policy and push for outside-Australia postings would harm Australian workers and favor employers, urging a return to a policy aligned with Australian interests.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Tramways Union
Trades and Labor Council
Boogan Crime Motive Unclear with No Developments
In Nisfagl on Aug 15 police pursue the Alfie Patan murder case at Hoagasy with scant progress. Officers remain reticent though hopeful of a decisive action soon. Weather disruptions and rain hinder further investigation as Inspector Mami returns to Cairns.
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Nisfagl
Alfie Patan
Hoagasy
Mami
Trouble in Soudan Raiders Attack Repulsed
Reports from Kehartowm say fresh disturbances in the Soudan. Fifteen thousand Niner raiders attacked the government post at Pukfaywil after dining. They were repulsed with heavy losses. 48 dead. The post has been reinforced.
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London
Kehartowm
Soudan
Pukfaywil
Villar
Jones
Alleged Bribes in Sydney Coal Contracts Revealed
Admissions before the Royal Commission show traders paying officials to secure tender acceptance. Evidence includes payments totaling 1500 pounds in 1921 for Ho Bytoes Lael and others, with sums to Silas Maling and Richard Wood, plus other disbursements to Nicol Pears and Company and Allan Farrell.
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Sydney
Maling and Company
Cal Enn
Reval Commission
Ho Bytoes Lael
Silas Maling
Richard Wood
ELAM
Malling
Nicol Pears and Company
Vod Wooll
Allergan Farrell
Anadigy
Johansen Trial Allegations Of Indian Intimidation
In Svyuntry on 15, four charges of intimidating seamen during a cooks strike were brought against Johannsen. Witnesses testified that Johannsen urged crewmen of the Barwon and Katoora to quit, threatening they would be stranded and the ship would depart without them. The trial proceeded with defense led by KC advocates as witnesses described union actions and ship negotiations.
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Aue
Velice Court
Johann Sun
Johannsen
Barner Ard
Gunder
Commonwealth Times
Fey
Barwon
Willian
Rigby
Jil Powell
Kartenta
Mor Lane
Cevon
Jack
McTiernan
Seamen's Union
South Australia
Syulavy
Johansen
Patel
Newton
Adelante
Wigley
Sydney
China and Britain Seek Amends After Nanking Incident
August 14 text released of exchanges between Sir Sidney Barton and Dr Wang on March 24. Nationalist government accepts responsibility for disturbances at Nanking and proposes a joint commission to verify damages and arrange compensation. Britain defends Emerald’s actions as necessary to protect lives and property.
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Nuugust
Sinney Barten
Shanghai
Diedar Wang
Naphing
Gage
Moat
Piritish
Nan Htt
Ie Com
Boone Osrulr
Aginarion Securt Deitel
Wan Oddler
Nanking
Sidney Harton
Warn
Wang
Emerald
Cline
Britain
Sidney Barton
Mao
Uniteh
Witomlin
Miners' gunplay triggers South American riot and looting
In oil regions across South America unrest erupts as miners clash with authorities after counterfeit money frauds. Protests escalate into looting and murders as patrols quash riots, with several soldiers killed in the chaos.
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Lodo Teyeros
Taniin
Peallice
Communists Favored Smite Seen In Perth Uproar
Report from Aug 14 notes a Parliament exchange over a Labour meeting disruption in the Town Hall. Premier Collier compared his stance on Cana Tals to the Premier of Cmeenstand and vowed to smite the communists wherever possible in a strong, debated tone.
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Perth
Collier
Cmeenstand
Arbitration Court hears application on Primar Producers Union fare award
Industrial hearing before Mr Justice Webb and Mr Ferry during the Arbitration Court. An underprefer application was made concerning the scope of the Primary Producers Union wage award. The court noted clause 6 covers the request, stating the award applies only to fares and certain earnings.
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Prisban Arust
Justice Webb
Ferry
Awiard
Ty Fares
Orelaris
MacRobertson Expedition Arrives in Melbourne Brisbane Welcome
The MacRobertson expedition arrives in Brisbarne Melbourne to a large welcome by business leaders led by W. Tamberley and J. T. Howlett. Five members report they are fit and well despite hardships in North West Australia and Queensland. The party plans to depart Bribes for the south later this week as debates over wheels and film progress attract public interest.
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Prisbane
MacRobertson
Brisbarne
Etty
Bald Mills
Tor
W. Tamberley
J. T. Howlett
Australia
Queensland
Broome
Derby
Train Collision Near Townsville Traps Passengers
A head-on crash occurred when a goods train diverted onto a loop line collided with a mail train. The front of the mail engine was lifted. several passengers including members of the Philip Lytton Theatrical Company were shaken but uninjured.
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Drisbane
Townsville
Sareem
Philip Lytton Theatrical Company
Traveston Amesh
MacAlister Junction
Downs
Mrr. T. Maxwell
Returned soldiers and policy debates dominate conference
The executive and conference discuss a scheme to absorb returned servicemen, plan to appoint three vice presidents, and consider travel allowances and medical treatment for ex-servicemen. Proposals include schooling, pensions, and continued state government role in servicemen settlements.
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Urisuane
Laivitie
Dent
Norm Michell
Saantel
Sehame
Mie
Pakke
Hieber
Ma Carter
Nyantatel
Fife Lane
El Arish Conference Discusses War Service Homes Plans
The El Arish conference on August 15 debated suspension of certain payments, proposed extending War Service Homes Act provisions, and sought Commonwealth government action to erect homes and extend insurance for returned soldiers. A motion urged reversion of housing to dependents after a veteran’s death, and steps were asked to broaden benefits to eligible diggers.
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Arisbane
VW. Robinson Coirtes
Minster
Ruvdeitesema
Commonwealth Cove
War Service Homes Commission
War Service
London Attacked Amid Skies of War Headlines
Report from London describes ongoing air battles with raids totaling numerous sorties. One squadron reportedly lost a single aircraft after a high altitude dash from Shoreham, while another squadron suffered seven losses. Operations resumed at six in the evening amid dogfights as crowds watched from streets.
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London
Londo
Shoreham
Easthant
McDougall Match Victory At Connaught Ranges
Corporal A M Ray of Australia won the McDougall match in the Cannalin Rifle Association event at Connaught Ranges. Ray scored the possible 70 with 38 at 200 and 500 yards. Toronto's Sermenne Norman McLeod claimed the Banker's match with 2 possibles of 50 on the 300 yard range. Sergeant Armstrong of Australia posted 99 in the Banker's match trials.
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Ottawa
A. M. Ray
Auatralia
McDougaLl
Cannalin Rifle Association
Connanzht Ranges
Walker Omatch
Yareis
Australia
Ray
Sermenne Norman McLeod
Toronto
Markesmen
Anzac Day debate and railway resolutions at conference
The conference urged the government to declare Anzac Day a sacred industrial holiday and to seek federal agreement. Resolutions pressed for Etheridge railway repairs and completion of the mail road from Millaa to Taptil. It also favored Australian-made goods and urged branches to observe strict caterer/price practices.
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Chaesenent
A.teil
Prive Nane
Wil
Simace Pot
Mir NM
Mighell
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Simon
Etheridge Railway
Milla Mitlaa
Tapletail
Olferve
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