Ker of Manufactures Reports Grim Outlook for Industry
Brisbane Asa reports at the Ker of Manufactures annual meeting that the war has fostered profiteering and strife as trade stagnates. The depreciation of the pound and power of few global financial institutions are blamed for the crisis, with labor and capital reconciliation named as the major challenge ahead.
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Brisbane
Asa
Ker of Manufactures
G. Shipley
Commonwealth
Stokes
Pareer
J. Barnard
Shipping Strike Moves Toward Settlement Amid Union Talks
In Sydney on August 2 a mass meeting weighed the outlook for a possible adjustment to the shipping strike. The Federal executive and local branch debated the wage proposals, with a vote of confidence planned after the meeting. A final settlement was hoped for by the weekend as delegates head to Melbourne for further discussions and a government poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
le Oe
Fedecrament
Toas
Roy
Bitandeiser
Millen
Melbourne
Wnr. Sp Orm
Srt
le Cormi
Gerradera
Northern Supplies Move to North Ports Amid Shortage
Acting Chief Secretary Homer said regular supplies are being routed to northern ports including Townsville Cairns and to meet demand for foodstuffs. Minister Shimer noted no difficulty in setting up shipments of flour for the north and indicated the Woorooka wife from Townsville would see goods headed north, with state oversight on the delivery.
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Homer
Timana
Otter
Wen
Townsville
Cairns
Shimer
Ini Vo
Venrnso
Brisbane Water Front Witness Work On Black Listed Ships
Brisbane reports show limited changes on the water front as the steamer Flin les begins full cargo operations from Sydney. About 20 workers from the waterside union participate in unloading, with many men idle due to agent delays in securing labor. Large cargoes expected to depart to Sydney, while return shipments or bookings for the Swallow and Brisbane are noted. Authorities persist in moving freight off wharves to warehouses, amid efforts to clear blacklisted vessels and reduce bottlenecks at the port.
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Brisbane
Nike
Gort
Flinles
Sydney
Waterside Workers’ Union
Brishamea
Sethiyra
Swallow Witch
Promisem
Mas- Stornes
Joe Isood
Rare Metals Market Shifts Amid Global Demand
Fragmentary report from Briskanfe notes a price drop in tungsten and related metals, with references to large holdings and potential needs of the United States. Mentions a 2 percent rate and the impact on industrial work, while suggesting only the richest firms may benefit as surpluses and queen’s offices are cited in vague terms.
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Briskanfe
Brown
Maaroambin
Bais
Steamer Mataram Strikes Rocks Off Brisbane
The steamer Mataram en route from Singapore to Sydney touched Harris Rocks near Bulimba Point after steering gear failure. Water in hold noted. vessel to be docked for repairs. Diver inspection finds plates and rivets damaged near the bow. expected dockage tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Avgar
Mataram
Sydney
Singapore
Bulimba Point
Dalgety’s
Harris Rocks
Marine Department
J. Shale
Burns, Philp & Co
Queensland Parliament Briefs on Unemployment and Prickly Pear
In Brisbane today Mr Theodore gave notice of a bill to aid unemployed workers. Mr Godfrey Morgan urged large scale eradication of prickly pear with new legislation. About 1.0 million acres infested in Queensland plus 2.05 million in New South Wales, with the pest spreading at about one million acres annually. Corser supported the motion but it was talked out. Leave granted for reintroducing the Popular Initiate and Referendum Bill, the Braves Far Farest, and the Tramway Bill. The House adjourned until Tuesday.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Godfrey Morgan
Queensland
New South Wales
Corser
Loss of the Llewellyn inquiry ordered
A commission including Hishon JP and W J Colin along with Stephen Wilkinson will conduct an inquiry at Rockhanyon into the loss of the Llewellyn. The Marine Board is represented and the master of Rochampus participates in the investigation.
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Brisbane
Mesars. Hishon
Rockhanyon
W. J.colin
The
Marine Board
Stephen Wilkinson
Rocthampus
Jess
Llewellys
Delightful Pair Irish Baron and His Wife in Bankruptcy Case
In Sydney on August 21 a Bankruptcy Court heard a case to set aside a bankruptcy notice served on Dorothy Vera Diviere and her husband Gerald Diviere. Gerald, an Irish baron, described his lavish early lifestyle and mounting debts, including gambling losses and horse racing costs, while his wife testified to extravagant spending. The couple denied absconding after arrest in Adelaide as the case remained part heard.
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Sydney
Dorothy Vera Diwiere
Gerald Divwiere
Monte de Prete, Ltd
Gerald Diviere
Ireland
King's Wessenger
England
Australia
South Africa
Queensland
J R
Adelaide
Victoria
Seven escapees flee Holdsworthy camp in Australia
Sydney Aug 2 seven German undesirables cut barbed wire and escaped from Holdsworthy camp Tuesday night and remain at large. The escapees were to have sailed with the contingent that left Sydney yesterday by the Rio Negro. Prompt guard response prevented more Germans from fleeing.
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Sydney
Holdsworthy
Rio Negro
Polish Riots Spread in Upper Silesia Ahead of Vote
Cables report rising unrest in Upper Silesia with the Lokal Anzeiger noting fear over the territory's future. Troops guard mines to prevent sabotage as rioters attack trains and barracks in ongoing clashes.
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Copenhagen
Anz
Upper Silesia
Lokal Anzeiger
Attack at Castle Blayney disrupts nationalist dance venue
In London Aug 20 a mob named Sin Fethers attacked a building where nationalists were holding a dance. Windows were smashed and the floor littered with stones. The Simp Members fled at two checkpoints outside the building. no injuries reported. A Belfast crowd in a motor carriage sang rebel songs and hurled bottles at pedestrians, with no serious injuries.
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London
Sin Fethers
Castle Blayney
Simm Pemers
Belfast
Dramatic chase as express smugglers halted near Berlin
Berlin authorities pursued an express train after learning smugglers carried twenty million marks to Switzerland. The tram was stopped and the smugglers were arrested. In New York Stirling exchange fell to 424 cents.
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Berlin
Switzerland
New York
Aug
Stirling Exchange
Wilson Warns Senate on Trade Advantage for Britain and France
President Wilson told a Senate conference that Britain and France gain enormous trade advantages from their early adoption of the peace treaty, and the United States would lose the trade race unless the Senate acted. He could not understand why Congress doubted the treaty and described Article Ten as a mere obligation, not a legal one.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Britain
France
United States
Congress
State management reveals losses on food production schemes
A government white paper reports a substantial loss of 80000 on food production trading schemes in London. The document notes reduced returns from motor and ploughing sectors, signaling broader impact on agricultural management and policy.
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London
Erzberger urges same thrower to beat England
Geneva reports Erzberger’s published letter to Falkenhayn urging adoption of the same thrower tactics. He argues that all considerations of international law and humanity meet in the effort to gain victory over England.
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Geneva
Erzberger
Falkenhayn
Germany
England
Combined Operations Beginning At Kronstadt
London reports the Kronstadt operation has begun with renewed attacks on Kronstadt. British tanks and merillions have arrived at Reval as part of a combined offensive against Petrograd led by Yudenitch. An understanding between the British and Russians enables a joint effort.
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London
Kronstad
Kronstadt
Reval
Petrograd
Tienes
Yuidenitch
All Move Together To Pierce the Wild Beast Lair
The text reports Allied and Russian forces coordinating actions across the Baltic and Caucasus fronts. It notes moves by Transylvanian regiments to Bendery, a Russian advance on Bolshevik positions, and naval dispositions in the Gulf of Finland as part of wider operations against Petrograd while Estonian forces claim village captures on the Luga front and near the Pornoŭ line.
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Bucharest
Bendery
Deniken
Daily Telegraph
Stockholm
Fineral Vudenich
Petrograd
Cowan
Corral
Gulf of Finland
Reval
Liewer
Artiw
Frei Courland
Forthwest
Karelan
Murman
Nortiwestward Petrosadodisk
Esthenian
Luga
Pornoŭ
Tive
Naltic
German Reds Preparing Fresh Spartacist Rising Unfolds
Berlin dispatch reports the government has received notices from multiple districts that Spartacists plan new upheavals. They expect strikes and farm thefts to disrupt harvests and traffic, aided by coal shortages. The Communists hope lower classes will back them as Upper Silesia tensions foretell a broader challenge. The government says it has precautionary measures in place amid signs of a serious outbreak.
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London
Most
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Korea and Japan A Policy of Conciliation
A New York Times dispatch from Montreal reports Japan abolishing military rule in Korea and creating an integrated governance system with equal rights for Koreans. Baron Saito named Governor General. a provincial municipal framework will mirror Japanese governance. In London, casualty figures from Russia total 135 killed, 341 died, 310 wounded, 154 missing or prisoners.
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Montreal
New York Times
Washington
Hara
Korea
London
Forster
The
Tee
Russia
Empire's Strength Reported For 1918 By War Cabinet
London dispatch notes War Cabinet figures for 1918 showing total Empire troops at 8,054,467 including Chinese laborers, with 2,061,921 casualties prisoners and missing. Cavalry tonnage listed as four million four hundred thousand.
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London
Cabiace
Waita
Crown Prince of Roumania renounces rights in letter
Paris August 21 report that the Crown Prince has formally repudiated his claims in a written letter to his father. London dispatches note Bolshevik wireless claiming Denis did not accept Kherson and Nikolaev, with Bolsheviks retreating beyond the Bug River toward the Dnieper and Cherkassy areas.
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Paris
Roumania
London
Denis
Kherson
Nikola
Bug River
Deni- Cherkasey
Aliens Restrictions Order Continues Wartime Controls
London reports the Aliens Restrictions Order remains in force. Aliens must obtain Home Secretary permission to reside, work, or travel and require an officer's permit. Permits can be refused if the applicant is deemed a danger or lacking funds.
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London
Home Secretary
Bae O
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