Shipping Movement and Seafaring Troubles Persist
Shipping items report magnet launch Magneta leaving Townsville for Cairns at 7.30 am Tuesday and Gyain bound for the south that evening, Sally reaching Port Douglas and departing for the same destination, Jannch Nellbay leaving Townsville for Cairns and expected return around 2000 today, and steamer northbound passing Cairns at 5 pm Tuesday. Lasso Gowrie and Innisfail from Howard Smith, with routes via Lucinda and Mourilyan Harbour, depart Townsville for Cairns, with Innisfail direct to Townsville later. Brisbane union decisions end strike after talks at Trades Hall, with ships to be manned from the office and Remora, Tinana, Excelsior, and Otter movements planned. northern food supply to resume, Allinga despatched with food and coal, and idle vessels prepared for recommissioning. Arawatta and Bingera to northern sailings, Parina and others shipping to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magneta Lefe Townsville
Cairns
Gyain
Cooktown
Sally
Port Douglas
Thursay
Jannch Nellbay
Townsville
Howard Smith
Lasso
Gowrie
Innisfail
Lucinda
Mourilyan Harper
Moorilyan Harbor
Cardwell
Gints
Brisbane
Seamen's Union
Federal Council
Seamen’s Wcion
Trades Hall
Arbitration
Pion
Jane
Queensland
Allinga
Railway Department
Interstate Control Board
Burwah
Baetane
Newcastle
Melbourne
Bingera
T . Cooma
Sydney
Arawatta
Wodona
Aerial Derby Opens With Many Entrants in Mineola
An international serial derby from New York to Toronto and back begins at Mineola Louisiana with numerous entrants including American airmen. Details are sparse but the race adds to a growing pioneer aviation schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
N-Y
New York
Toronto
Plan Died First Berlin Author Friedrich Naumann Dead
A fragmentary dispatch from London dated August 26 reports Friedrich Naumann, noted for Mittel Europa, deemed dead. It mentions a Bobi wireless and evacuations near Omak, with preparations for an entrenched position outside the town and a restored telegraphic service between Britain and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Friedrich” Naumann
Mittel Europa
London
Bobi Wireless
Koalichak
Omak
Slondon
Britain
Germany
First Ship Due From Melbourne With Returning Crew
Melbourne announces resumption of shipping work after a strike. The Howard Smith steamer Time, bound for Queensland, will depart first if crews return. Followed by the Goulburn and Westralia for Sydney and Newcastle. Admiral Clarkson will decide which other ships are recommissioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Howard Smith
Queensland
Aternoon
Huddart Parker
Goulburn
Westralia
Deadlock at Newcastle over shipowners seamen talks
Newcastle August 26 A stalemate in wage talks halted resumed work between steamship owners and the sea men's union. Seamen demanded all labor be engaged at the Trades Hall, owners insisted on applying at company offices. Vessels remained idle as both sides held firm. Coal trimmers union accepted the Whitely scheme for dispute settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Seamen’s Union
Coal Trimmers’ Union
Whitely
No Lack of Crewe and Arbitration Stand Across Regions
Sydney notes heavy activity at wharves as Pine Strike ends with crews hired to load ships. Brisbane railway workers meet to condemn seamen union actions and vow to uphold arbitration and conciliation, rejecting strikes and aiding government in enforcing arbitration laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fleming
Seamen's Union
Brisbane
Queensland ‘Railway Trafic
Wnion
Swallow
Roma Street
Trafic
Influenza reports from Cairns and Mossman district
Tuesday's Cairns report shows seven new influenza cases two sent to Isolation Hospital twelve discharged one death a 40 year old Mr Fox of Aloomba and 42 remaining. Five new patients at Abus Hospital total 2 percent. Mossman reports three mild cases among aboriginals and half castes last week. Police credit for rapid action locating three sick native boys and isolating them to Port Douglas Hospital preventing wider spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mr. Fox
Aloomba
Abus
Mossman
White Rock
Cairna
Oaklands
Mosanvan
Little
Mossmar
Ascot
Saltwater Creek
Little Massman
Port Douglas
Auenzaz
Port
Douglas Hospital
Queensland Parliament Debates Items In Brisbane Session
In Brisbane on August 26 the Council read the Dairy Produce Bill a second time and the Tramway Fares and Tramway Purchase Bills were read a first time and adjourned. In the Assembly Theodore introduced plans to abolish the Legislative Council and fund unemployed relief, while other bills were reintroduced. Riordan criticized northern mining administration and state station management, urging housing, schooling, and firmer oversight. The Address-in-Reply debate adjourned with calls for accountability and better welfare measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
The
Brisbane. Tramway
Assembly
Theodore
Bebbington
Riordan
Kenegal
Lalor Garthey
D. Ryan
North
Arbitration Court
Townsville
Commonwealth
Revolver Fire Wounds Soldier in Melbourne Bar Scuffle
In Melbourne swank Royal Oak Hotel bars a scuffle between soldiers and civilians ended with a revolver shot. Edward Broughton, a returned soldier from the 15th Light Horse, was wounded in the groin. Frederick Ellis Garrett, a 22 year old grocer, has been charged with the shooting as detectives chase leads amid crowded, heated tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Royal Oak Hotel
Swanston Street
Coghfas
Edward
William
Broughtom
Light’ Horse
Elbourne
Broughton
Septaine
Frederick Ellis Garrett
Edward Broughton
Cablegrams Fresh Complications On Austrian Treaty
Paris August 26 The Supreme Council weighs the Austrian treaty due to Austria today with five days for review Roumania rejects the Banat settlement The Echo de Paris notes Roumania refuses to accept the peace conference settlement on the Tenes dispute and Serbia warns of mobilization
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Council
Austria
Roumania
Echo de Paris
Serbia
Against a French Suspect in Cavell Network Case
Paris reports depositions describe Quien as a knowing thief and repeated prisoner who was freed penniless in 1614. Germans funded him and he used Balligan and Hal ligan to gain trust in Miss Cavell’s network. He met Thuliez who vouched for him yet warned of exaggeration. He traveled to Holland posing as a French officer and warned of Cavell’s arrest days before it happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Quien
Balligan
Miss Cavell
Halligan
France
Quier
Mademoiselle Thuliez
Holland
Japanese Ambitions and Fears on Manchuria Exclusion
A Tokyo report says the Imperial Cabinet will press to exclude Manchuria and Mongolia from the consortium giving control of Chinese finances to the US Britain and France. Asahi Shimbum notes Uchida favors Japan joining the consortium but fears exclusion could disfavor Japan. The advisory council criticized dropping exclusive settlements at Shantang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Tokio
Imperial
Manchuria
Mongolia
United States
Britain
France
Asahi Shim
Uchida
Japan
Advisory Council
Foreign Office
Shantang
Food Complaints Prompt Bus Transfer of Bahia Castrello
Durban reports the transport Bahia Castrello returned from Fremantle with 500 passengers after sailing Friday. Serious food supplies troubles prompted a magisterial investigation to determine causes and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Bahia - Castrello
Fremantle
Beaten Down U S Agrees to Pay Britain for Soldiers
Washington August 26 United States agrees to pay Britain 16 7 for each American soldier sent overseas to war Britain asked double this amount The brief diplomatic note outlines the payment terms and the dispute over compensation for servicemen crossing the Atlantic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
Atlantic
Franco-American Defence Treaty Ratification Opinion
The Senate Committee reports the treaty as constitutional and valid noting Germany's potential to seek world dominion again. The Franco-American pact aims to defend France until the League of Nations can assume such duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Germany
France
League of “Nations
Senator Jones bill aims to pull US from League in two years
Washington August 26 Senator Jones introduces a measure withdrawing the United States from the League of Nations within two years unless member powers abolish conscription and grant Congress the power to use force if League covenants are breached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Egyptian extremists challenge treaty claims before Senate
Joseph Folk, representing Egyptian extremists, told a Senate committee that the Versailles treaty granted Britain control over Egypt and left Egypt unable to pursue independence before the League. He argued Britain had robbed Egypt of its independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Folk
Senate
Brisin
Egypt
League
Bettain
Som, Hein
Campaign Opens to Subscribes for Queensland War Loan
Brisbane reports the formal opening of the campaign to secure subscribers for the first War Loan in Queensland. Metropolitan Committee speeches in Queen Street urged quick funding of the £2 550,000 goal, Governor presenting honors to the Deputy Mayor amid applause as the flag was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Metropolitan
Queen Street
Mir
Bowcher
Commonwealth
The Silesian Problem and German Repression
London reports detail German strategy in Upper Silesia including imprisonment and executions of Poles, with refugees describing brutal abuses by German troops. A Paris Telegraph correspondent warns Allied action is needed to curb German provocations and restore Polish guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Poland
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Silesia
Corstsyondeut
Morning Post
Cracow
Upper Silesia
Kattowitz
Express Derailed Passengers Suffer Test
An Express bound for Paris collided near Pau with a goods train. The passenger list included 33 officers and 24 Royal Irish men returning from Cologne after pilgrimage to Lourdes. Ten were killed and 20 injured amid the wreckage. The British contingent was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pau
Royal Irish
Cologne
Wwe
Lourdes
Jumder
German savings banks deposits rise to 33 million marks
In Amsterdam on August 26 the report notes deposits in German savings banks at the end of 1918 reached 33 million marks, up from about 20 million marks before the war, reflecting wartime financial shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London unrest as refugees flood port defenses siege
Insurgents besiege a port crowded with refugees in London surroundings. A Japanese squadron has appeared off the port, signaling rising international tension and nearby military attention amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aus
Viadivestock
Air Progress reports missing Handley Page arrives in Paris
Air Progress says the missing Handley Page has arrived in Paris. The first Air Co return journey to Paris completed on schedule, leaving Hounslow at 5 in the morning and returning at the stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Handley-Page
Paris
First Air Co
Hounslow
Prince of Wales Arrives in Toronto Amid Street Welcome
Toronto crowds line streets as the Prince of Wales arrives on August 26, greeted by thousands who flood the route. The public celebration highlights a major royal visit with vivid scenes of ceremony and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Prince of Wales
Bedford and Others in Queensland Hansard on Hush Policy
A transcription from Queensland Hansard dated 14 August shows Mr Sizer accusing opposite members of shaming themselves over Hon Randolph Bedford's expenses. He questions secret diplomacy and the lack of clarity on funds spent, noting Bedford may have only a few hundred pounds but implying further government information is withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizer
Randolph Bedford
Bedfro
Public funds and political propaganda questioned in debate
The discussion centers on public money expended by the state and political groups. Speakers urge accountability, noting "thousands of pounds" spent and questioning whether individuals like Corsec Bedford and Sizer have appropriate entitlements. The public deserves full disclosure of state expenditures and how funds are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsec
Bedford
Sizer
Opposition Seeks Government Information Disclosure
A statement argues the Government should provide information to the public. If refused, the Opposition must press to awaken public awareness and compel government transparency.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lesso Gowrie and
Genie
Arwatta and
Mourilyan
Mackay
Bowen
Camica
Adelaide
Ese
Coosresails
Aerial Derby
Crewe
Moseman
Shamas
Legislative’ Assembly
Eves
AIR Progress
Prince
R. Bedford
Hansard
Boland
OF Fashion
Boland’s Ltd
Boland's
Ces
Laer Street
Cairne
Roach
A.M.P
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!