Queensland Parliament Adjourns Amid Referendum Bill Turmoil
Brisbane August 21 The Council met after a two day adjournment but found no business to transact the Referendum Bill from another place had not arrived. Mr Jones moved adjournment until next day sparking protests from Mr Leahy and Mr Hawthorne. Fowles criticised abdication of duties while strike paralysed the country. The Referendum Bill arrived and first reading was taken with adjournment withdrawn and second reading set for tomorrow. The session faced uncertainty over whether Congress would act and potential government concessions.
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Legislative Assembly Echoes on Railways and Cane Prices
Brisbane August 21 reports ministers questioned railway strike authority and its impact while Premier faced inquiries on termination prospects. Debate covered Sugar Cane Prices Bill amendments, arbitration enforceability, and calls for select committee as officials pressed for action. Three boys fined in Warwick for street arson endangering property.
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Curious War Encounters Bind War’s Strange Meetings
Reader recalls dramatic reunions and uncanny meetings between soldiers and kin amid WWI fighting. Instances include a son surprised by his father on a French gun wagon, a Canadian colonel recognizing his long-lost son, and brothers unknowingly reuniting on the Ypres front.
Delirious patient wakes in London ward after Channel crossing
A wounded boy in a London hospital asks where he is and the nurse explains his unconscious travel over the Channel. His father believes the son is in France while the surgeon tends wounds in the next ward during visiting hours.
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London
France
Daylight Saving Debated Across The Nation
The piece reviews support and opposition to daylight saving in the United States and Europe. It cites The Literary Digest and The Electrical World while noting potential impacts on lighting demand, rail policy, and public convenience.
Policemen Return to Beats After Farm Service
Months ago under the National Service scheme many policemen were released to assist farmers. In Glasgow about 200 men left the force, worked during ploughing, and have now returned to their beats. Farmers praised the service and the officers enjoyed the treatment.
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National Service Scheme
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Cairns Theatre Tonight Presents Hell's Hinges Grand Star
A full programme change at Cairns Theatre features Hell's Hinges as the grand star film with a varied supporting bill. The Austral offers The Siddy Sinner with Pat Stenhouse and a comic short Miked Kids, all at the same 1/3 and 1/9 prices.
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Stalla-For Program Screens This Week
The current programme will be screened tonight Thursday and Friday with another fresh series of pictures on Saturday night. The notice includes a federal tax detail and mentions additional showings this week.
Palace Pictures Presents One of Many at Palace Tonight
Palace Tonight highlights the film One of Many at Palace Pictures with Frances Olson and Niley Welch in standout performances. Miss Nelson's stage return is noted after recent appearances with Lew Fields and Thomas A. Wise, prior to film work in The Chief tain and various titles including Love's Crucibles and The Siler Voice. Prices: 1/3, od and od.
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Trade in foreign phrases and a noted cough remedy ad
A fragmented item discusses foreign trade language and a popular cough remedy claim. It mentions Chamberisin’s Cough Remedy touted as the best for coughs and colds and notes sales in the week’s issue of the Northern Herald.
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