Sugar export debate in Queensland cabinet letters
Brisbane August 17 The Minister for Agriculture Mr Forgan Smith said cane growers requests to study Sir Benjamin Morgan's sugar export increase proposal to Britain need not trigger a conference as there is no business to place before one He noted any tariff talks would require British government initiation and depend on continued protection for a fixed period before the proposal could be seriously considered
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Brisbane
Forgan Smith
Benjamin Morgan
Queensland
Britain
Uehan
Ite Tari
Suger Creer Credi
Cor
Kid
Lin
E. C. Farha
Miyor
Chaipman
Cairns Hurlor Board
Glee
Tex
Staly
Hhem
Tully Seer Hurt After Fence Incident At Local Bar
A man identified as Ringist Tully aged 17 and Fred Smith were involved in an incident near a barbed fence this morning. The victim sustained serious injuries from a bullet and was rushed by ambulance to Regener Hospital for surgery. his condition remained critical overnight.
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Tully
Fred Smith
Widetle
EL Amin
Clin
Tilly
Regener Hospital
Debate on Andrewssstn policy and economic strain in Queensland
Brisbane debate resumes on economic laws and labor costs revealing concerns over high state expenditure on loan money and the impact on workers. Report notes apprenticeship shortages, wage comparisons, and claims of political and economic pressure shaping policy.
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Brisbane
Coyneite
Commonwealth
Southern Europeans in Perth Assembly Debate
In Perth the assembly discusses Southern Europeans in the country. Mr. Troy claims some foreigners are chieftains without superiors and notes British migrants absorb the land due to migration agreements. Farmers employ foreigners for cheap labor amid wartime conditions.
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Perth
Troy
British submarine LS5 sunk near Moscow salvage report
Russian salvage workers claim the British submarine LS5, sunk in June 1919, was ruined and rusted with 42 presumed dead. Report notes shell hits, possible mine damage, and naval actions near Kronstadt fortress. An official inquiry will determine exact cause.
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Moscow
Stole
Tome
Flere
Salvage Efforts Continue After Vessel Incident in Russia
Moscow reports a salvage operation following a raiking at sea. An official says weather hindered initial carrier work and insists engines and crew are in good order despite difficulties. The command vows to pursue the British government’s aims and address crew hardships while awaiting further military steps.
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Moscow
Ange
M. Mukiewitel
LSS
Coper Bay
Feels Too High Kept Out of Union and Paid Tool
Brisbane reports an Arlitom Cort session where Thomas apiheil faced a delerion of a preference clause in the Viger trades award. Secretary Skehan argued fees were not raised to exclude workers, while President CM Justice Wolly urged a levy to support access, noting entrance fees at £2/05 becoming excessive.
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Brisbane
Thomas Apiheil
Viger Trades
J. Skehan
Anion
Elise
Wolly Jp
Relea
Weibel
Len Thomas
Skehan
Jurgen
Woman's Work and Faith in Newcastle Conference
At the Newcastle conference on August 17 Dr Long the bishop urged women's vital role in re creating society while noting they should extend prayer influence at home and in childrearing. he emphasized that only women who join in this duty deserve praise.
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Newcastle
Gimunicants
Long
Cairns Post Office expansion debate and plans
The Standing Committee of the Federal Public Works heard Cairns expansion proposals for an automatic telephone exchange chaired by Senator Barnee. Mayor Ald. W. A. Collins testified on land value, population growth, and a central post office block while noting potential power and sugar industry links to wider regional development.
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Federal Public Works
Shire Hall
Cairns
Barnee
Colure
Reidsone
Messrs. R. Cook
Victoria
D.C. McGrath
A. KE. Geabrook
Tasmania
M'S.p
W. G. Whiteford
Cairns Waterside Current Activities Report
The Cairns waterfront shows shifts in Seamen’s Union actions as ships faced renewed shortages. The Fons Stuart and others faced refusals and re-supplies, with crews largely split along lines. 195 men available for work, including 22 for the Kallatina and 174 for Adelaide Steamship Company crews, while the minority refused to move ships into the stream.
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Cairns
Fremr
Fons Stuart
Thursda
Wessr
Hodes
Winton
Haker
John Burke
Oranwal
Fumnaciin
Kablatina
Adelaide Steamship Company
Adelaide
Eumaeus
Faethon Agin
Mic Eety
Cloncurry Murder Mystery Unearths Missing Man Likely Victim
Reports state the murder of a man named Millar near Kalara, with his horse found near the Orella River. Police recovered remains at an Afghan camp eight miles away and arrested a suspect, with further inquiries ongoing as authorities link a broader conspiracy.
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Clonclay
Millar
Orella
Kallara
Billy
Sobilive
Adeban
Avio
Alued
Murder Probe in Innisfail Farm Death
Police continue inquiries into the shooting and death of farmer Alin Parana near Broyran. Detectives Cahill and Serpt arrived at Cairns, reviewing leads as the investigation tightens.
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Innisfail
Alin Parana
Broyran
Tarlay
Cahill
Serpt
Jeseen
Chenin
Cairns
Tonisfeil
Cairns Chamber Leader Outlines Port and Power Plans
Mr Ho KN McPtannell, president of the chamber, spoke on Cairns port upgrades and power from Barron Falls. He noted sugar exports and the need for new facilities. a proposed Lagilell building was discussed as a longer term solution. The inquiry adjourned to resume next morning.
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Ho KN. McPtannell
Tuires
Ommrres
Tle Pelephoon
Tom
Cairns
Lairns
Barron Falls
Jane Connyrets
Une
McGrath
EF. Fark Tehainven
Walt Alee
Cairns State School Celebrates Jubilee Amid Historic Commemoration
The Cairns State School marks its jubilee with a celebratory afternoon for former pupils and staff. Messages from the Premier and local officials praise decades of growth from a 1 pupil start in 1878 to about 200 today, noting Arbor Day trees and strong educational progress across the North Queensland district.
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Cairns
Seowi
Gupils
Sparta
Priges
Wehen
A, Hill
Anderson
Othe Premiee
Mie
W. Melormack
Kyau
Crondemene
Caine Anya” State School
Ite
Queenslanter Ani
Yomar
Wits City
Ds Bruilying
Wy Pote
Pee Barks
WJ. McKenna
Seliethann
Towrsville
Georgetown
Cardwell
Thorntear
Coghy
Cooktown
Rockhampton
Iowas Coop
Cairo Schouk
Robert Denye
LRU
Free Barrett
Ibyk
Violet M. Pirawett
Qewenstael Gurls
Steeesey
Tie Davies
Arid Din Wiel
Wecwane
Cherie
Sunny Queenaland
Tasmanian Experts Report On North Queensland Hydro Potential
The Commonwealth Development and Migration Commission and Queensland Government appointed two Tasmanian experts to study hydro power possibilities in North Queensland including the Darron Tully and Johnstone rivers. Premier W McCormack received the reports and said they could not reveal contents until studied, then copies would be sent to the relevant regional authorities and made public.
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Brisbane
Commonwealth Development and Migration Commmination
Queenland
North
Queensland
Darron
Tully
Johnstone Rivers
Treal
Cairns school celebrates half century with sports and praise
The town honors Cairns State School’s 50th anniversary with speeches by Mayor E C Farha and officials. Pupils compete in sprints and field events, earning prizes while the crowd hears praise for past teachers and the school’s role in community education.
Real Crashes in Mimic Warfare With Planes Crashing
The report describes multiple plane crashes near London during a mock wartime event. A single seater fell between Kew and Richmond, a large bomber landed after a broken oil pipe incident, while crews hovered as a commander evacuated. Observers and passengers avoided injuries. the scene drew crowds.
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Wip Minneuvees
London
Ferat
Kew
Richmond
Blick Simmke
Heath
Prbet
Mstel
Lafe
Hirge
Kidbrowke
Essex
Anvey
Pecupania
Wilnur
Julia Creek Bore Cementing Test Cleared
Aug 17 Mugiten des report on a relief effort to stop leakage at Julia Creek bore. Cement pumped down to seal leakage and test artesian bore in Queensland as pressure reaches 40 psi before surfacing. The irrigation department continues the procedure at the Pithia Croek bore to cement the test and prevent further leakage.
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Julia Creek
Mugitendes
Oormaive Presseres
Pithia Croek
Eighit Ch
Tennis results from Vancouver and Pest matches
Today in Vancouver Mercur defeated Lant 6 7 5 1 1 63 in an American tournament match while Bell fell to Doug 1 6 2 5 7 6-4. In Pest, the Australian team faced Hungary with mixed doubles won by Akhurst and Petid 6 3 4 0.
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Mercur
Lant
Bell
Doug
Ruda Pest
Lidien
Hungary
Seaves
Cairns State School Pastoral Address Extols Citizenship and Athletics
A school farewell oration lauds the Cairns State School ethos, praising aviation and military achievements, civic duty, and the role of physical training in character. It emphasizes building responsible citizens, the value of knowledge, and the impact of healthy competition on study and character over time.
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America
Globe
Ruth
Cit
Rome
Cairns
Butte
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