Votes by Proxy Stir Legislation Debate and Protest
The Legislative Assembly clashs over proxy voting in a bid to speed government action. Opposition members denounce the plan as undemocratic while Premier Vowles defends the motion, arguing it enables absentee participation. The debate touches procedural rules and potential manipulation, with protests from several MPs indicating deep party strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vantergal
W. Bares
Taylor
Mactregor
Aml
Poincare Returns as Europe Teeters on Reparations
France faces sharp press attacks on Lloyd George as the Reparations talks falter. Berlin and London react with warnings as the Rome talks seek to stabilize currency and capital. Wirth and German officials defend obligations while fears grow of renewed conflict over Germany’s restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mara Fortun
Herr Wirth
London
Avenst
Crimnncte
Evereign- Gene
Berlin
Herr Win
Ainawer
Lorraine
Rome
France
Premier’s absent interview roils finances and rhetoric
The text recalls the premier failing to show an interviewer a detail dubbed the daar. Theodore and Groot express regret and call for transparency. Mr Green then discusses the financial statement, calling it further evidence of political window dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Groot
Green
Largest airship to carry forty passengers
Fragmented text notes a large airship carrying forty passengers, mentions sirens and disasters, and references hydrogen versus helium. The readable parts imply capabilities and warnings without clear specifics or coherent context.
Garbutt Interview Highlights Coalition Talk With Theodore Head
An interview with Mr Garruty recounts a possible coalition with Mr Theodore as head and references a prior House statement. Garruty says the Premier spoke in a restrained voice, notes stenographer secrecy, and discusses party positions, policy aims, and the likelihood of immediate repeal of a measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Noethieri
Theodore
King
Beiteen
Sationallars
Country Party
Garbutt
Tor
Cooney Party
Sarbutt
Wim
Tsai
Labor Party
Ivan
Viplinet
Elphinstone
Lennon
Henderson
Uth
Ships Collide Off Brisbane Harbor
A collision occurred near Brisbane between the steamship Anamba and the bay ferry steamer Teaver during maneuvering. The Anamba sustained damage and was towed to shore while Teaver reported minor injuries among passengers. By late evening the port authorities described preliminary damage estimates and initiated safety checks.
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Brisbane
Ama
Anamba
Flop Roberta
Bay
Teaver
Kennedy Sphard
More Incomes But Less Money In Tax Take
Brisbane report shows total income tax collection rose year over year while net revenue fell due to refunds. The document notes increased assessed income and rates, with merchants and mercantile firms paying a large share. Public and private sector tax burdens are quantified alongside rate allocations.
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Brisbane
Aurum
Missioner
Pastoradiste and
Wetufing
Overpaid taxes debated in Brisbane inquiry
In August 16 proceedings Mr Thentotes and Mr Bebington discuss individuals paying land tax between 8000 and 16000 per year and whether the government will remit three years of overpayments. Theodore notes statutory limits prevent remittance and the Commissioner for Taxes will repay overpayments. The Agricultural Council will be informed to disseminate the information to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thentotes
Bebington
Theodore
Robert Rer Wilether
Eaken
Agricultural Council
Design of Mareeba bacon factory under North Queensland Co
At Mareeba on August 10 the directors of the North Queensland Bacon Co Ltd led by chairman M Lynch and secretary R Day push the Mareeba bacon factory project. The plan is before the board as managers seek cheapest construction and an efficient curing system. They weigh brick versus concrete builds under government rules, noting higher costs but aiming to control contamination and ensure export rights while eyeing Northern Queensland and the East as markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meston
North Queensland Bacon Co. Lit
Mewses, Jush, Abbott, Pevera and
Campbell
M. Lynch
R Day
Mareeba
Wilbridge and Sinclair
Rom
Guepnaadd
Brisbane Student Doctor McCarum to Depart for America
A Brisbane student, Dr. McCarum Rae, will leave on August 1 for America. A senior quarantine officer attached to the Brisbane Commonwealth Department will travel by the Ventura from Sydney to discuss study opportunities under the Commonwealth Health program. The scholar is among Mon scholars nominated to study health in America, aiming to advance medical research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
McCarum Rae
Irisbane
de F. Metallum
Commonwealth Department
Syaney
Ventura
Marris
America
Com Monwealth
Healthy In
Arbitration Court hears farmers case in Mackay district
Justice McCawley announced in the Arbitration Court today a matter affecting farmers in Bribabans Rockhampton Mackay and Townsville. The note stresses practical fertilizer use by Bearniey’s salesmen and advisors to help farmers apply fertiliser effectively while keeping costs moderate. Address details for Thettone Tid lave Pearnley Lady P.O. Bus Caicnn appear in the fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brlabans
Rockhampeer
Mackay
Townsville
Justice McCawley
Arbitration Court
Uae
Bearniey
Thettone Tid Lave Pearnley
P.O. Bus
Dentists in Cairns Name Change to Stewart Dental Surgeon
A well known Cairns dentist now known as Stewart, a dental surgeon formerly operating at a practice in Cairns, has faced overwork and a breakdown after mapping a career shift. The report notes the professional’s distress and references recommendations to those present seeking changes in care.
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Cairns
Stewart
CDG
Collision claim against Matthew Plinders in Oye
A damaged fragment notes a £1000 claim filed in Oye Supreme Court before Brnie Macraginnn. The case concerns alleged damage to the Matthew Plinders after a collision near Morerau Bay. Proceedings involve the Guerra averoment and the owners of a railway line. The fragment references a Crow and a railway incident after Anpiare in Morerau Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Plinders
Oye
Brnie Macraginnn
Matthew Fidone
Morerau Bay
Abe Crow
Cane Prices Act case in Townsville court
A Townsville court hears a cane prices dispute under the Sugar Cane Prices Act of 1915. The Mulgrave Central Mill Company challenges assessments by the Central Cane Prices Board, with Privy Council rulings discussed on the act’s jurisdiction and expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulerave Mill
Townsville
Privy Council
Julce Bhar
Douglas
Court
de Cour
Dowiglas
Muller Ang
Leniningerant Gibson & Howes
Queenaland
Central
Hongglas
Colonisl Sugar Weding Co
Wichtre
Janice Saasee
Gavin Tutlement
MacDonnell
Rome
CSR
Mulgrave
Ceni
Mouglas
Central Board
Laval Board
Cormany
Axe Accident at Taskesbury Claims Two Hosptialized
An axe accident near Taskesbury injures surveyor Reginald Rae and another man. Rae loses a hand and an arm. both men receive aid from a mate and are hospitalised. Rae transported to Hamkeshiey then to the Royal Nee Shore hospital where he and a companion receive treatment amid a string of uncertain figures and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Avuwat
Tiaskesbury
Pemerday
Reginald ‘Rahe
Wee Choowing
Asehesbury
Tia
Hamkeshiey
Royal Nee Shore Hospital
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Mullan
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Kerr
Sizer
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Debare
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Mareen
Gareth Anid
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Nf Lloyd Geor
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M_ Vuilliere
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England
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Inek Anil
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Ted Araa
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Shwepore
Commissioner's Annual Report
NEW Bacon Company
Boland's
Boland
Aplenit
Aenes
Mae Manda
Inghams
Lang
Sara Sienaard
Valance
Hira Chen
Ral Chen
Boland’s Ltd
Tim
D. J. Moynahan
Abbott Street
P.O
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Abbott
Tin
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