Waterside inquiry continues as Lyon testifies on Cairns ports
The Committee of Inquiry hears evidence from E. J. Lyon of the Adelaide Steamship Company and Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association about rotary and anti rotary labor, union membership, and shipyard gang systems. Questions cover worker numbers, veteran residents, and impact on efficiency, costs, and disputation through 1920s Cairns port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Lyon
Adelaide Steamship Company
Cairns
Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association
T. A. Ferry
Messrs. Moxon
Union
Ernest John Lyon
Ae Com
Witmens
Mr. Moxon
Oves
Rotary
Anti-Rotary
Moxon
Perment
Mwy
Ganz
Waness
Watersite
Cainist
Adelaide
Lainna
Arbitration Court
Yasam
Yntinume
Supracalor
Dillon
Watersiders
Steamship Owners’ Association
Witmess
Motor at Ty Pqnt Pestro Crew's Narrow Escape
A Wynne fishing party of seven escaped a total fire destruction near Green Island. Owner William Crompton was burned on arms and legs but pulled from a forward engine room by companions, then towed in a dinghy to Wynne. The burned boat valued at unknown yen.
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Brisbane
Wynne
William Crompton
Green Island
Gil
Wewn- Tu
German Cabinet Resigns Over Treaty Row
Berlin reports the cabinet resigned following the remarry of Dr. Luther and Dr. Stresemann from Lomnden. The move aims to rebuild the government after the Levamo treaty to permit formation of a new or reconstructed cabinet and to support the new government. The crisis stems from the Nationalists opposing the Loramnian treaties and pulling three ministers from the cabinet.
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Berlin
Luther
Stresemann
Lomnden
Levamo
London Shipping Strike Halts Dock Work Over Rates
Hundreds of dockers stevedores and Transport Workers Union members at London docks struck over piece work rates while unloading wool and frozen meat from the Largs Bay. Local union leaders back the action and shipowners warn of breach of agreement, danger of spread, and possible meat hold ups pending union committee reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Transport Workers Union
London Docks
Carri Tee
Reuter
Shipping port congestion debate at Cairns inquiry
A Cairns industrial inquiry discusses union control and the industrial magistrate's role in resolving disputes. Officials consider a conference approach, voluntary hour limits to ease congestion, and data gathering on port staffing and cargo flows to ease strain on waterside workers. The commission adjourned to reconvene next morning.
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Iners
Onon
Rom
Mir. Moxon
Mr. Meson
Rotary
Wren
Purnell
Ador
Oomime
Yis
Sam
Secord
Uepra
Parnell
Cairns
Msi
Dr Nott Wins Final Majority of 208 in Townsville
From our own Correspondent Townsville December 3 The returning officer was formally declared this morning with Nielsen and R Thompson as Returning Officers for Dr Nott. Mr Percy Pease spoke for Mr Theodore. Frank Beverne read a telegram from Mr Theodore thanking the Returning Officer and staff for their services and attention The final figures show a 2168 majority for Nott.
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Townsville
Herbert
Nielsen
R. Thompson
Nott
Percy Pease
Theodore
Frank Bfvrne
The Duke Captures a Thief in London
The Duke of Manchester, after a crash of glass at a jeweller shop in Jermyn Street, chased the suspect through Revent Street and held him in a carriage until police arrival, with the thief then taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Manchester
Jermyn-street
Brief
Revent-street
A. PA
Miners Rescued Alive From Nederland Mine
Twenty miners entombed in the Nederland mine have been rescued, all alive and well. Early reports indicated half were injured or unaccounted, but officials confirm full extraction successful with no fatalities. Rescue efforts completed without further incident and workers renormalize at surface.
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Denver
Nederland
Big Floods Hit New Zealand Amid Destructive Floods in Auckland
Auckland December 5 reports say floods have devastated an interbury area as the Waitemata River breached banks, flooding miles of countryside. Hundreds of horses drowned or stranded, many cars marooned, crops ruined, and several near drownings reported.
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Auckland
Interbury
Rockhampton Labor Preselection Settles On Farrell
Rockhampton Labor pre selection for the next State election chose sitting member George Farrell ahead of F. Nolan, a Railway strike figure, with involvement noted by the Tyra graphical Association president, Hiskens. The vote tally recorded Farrell with 348 votes to Nolan’s figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Dee
George Farrell
F. Nolan
Hiskens
Tyragraphical Association
Public outrage over ex Kaiser's settlement plans persists
The piece notes public indignation at the proposed settlement while laws linger from the monarchist era. Republicans claim it unfair to award vast assets now, with inflation eroding value. They estimate the ex Kaiser could gain eleven million pounds plus two thousand monthly from Prussia. They press for inter state financial terms and treat royalty as a political question. The ex Kaiser seeks Poland's help and may push a bill for Alsace properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prussia
Death of Elderly Man Shown Shot in Bed in Rockhampton
Rockhampton December 5. Charles Weedon aged 63 or 3 was found dead in bed Saturday morning with his head mutilated by a gunshot. Foul play is suspected. Deceased's two sons have been detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Charles Weedon
Railway Gardens prize winners emerge in division contests
Kristane Dee Fialba and Auchenflower tied for first in the Southern Division for the most beautiful railway stations in the Railway Department competition. Baking Board won in the Gatekeepers section. Barua won the Central Division prize and Kuranda topped the Northern Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristane
Dee
Fialba
Auchenflower
Baking Board
Gatekrrpers
Barua
Kuranda
Wireless tests at Rugby heard across the empire
London reports unofficial test signals from the hege wireless station at Rugby have been heard in Ans anes. Details are not being pushed. Proper tests commence on December 10 with all parts of the Empire invited to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hege
Rugby
Ansanes
Empire
Rewalta— A. Pal
Diphtheria Tests Reported in Brisbane Hospitals
Brisbane reports on the Schick test applied to 202 children at Brisbane and the State hospitals. 29 cases were positive and isolated. The Hospitals Board discussed establishing clinics to treat children and plans to bring the matter under Brisbane City Council control.
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Brisbane
Sehick
Hibedren’s E
Hambledon Mill Suppliers Ballot Papers Mixed Up
A report from the Council of Agriculture states corrected white ballot papers have been posted after cancellation of cream colored ones. Hambledon growers will use the white papers mailed from Brisbane. Mr Collins, chairman of the Hambledon Cane Suppliers Association, is noted amid election notes.
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Council of Agriculture
Hambledon Mill
Collins
W. A. Collins
Hambledon Cane Suppliers’ Association
Social Viipeari
Ng T
Atherton A
Cee Curlewis
Farmers’ Associations
Mr. Howard Ruff Receives Civic Welcome in Queensland
Mr Howard Ruff founder of the Royal Society of St George addressed a civic welcome in Queensland after an extensive Australian tour. He said there are too many special days for honoring the Empire and urged one shared day where rich and poor, white and black, could come together to pay tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ruff
Royal Society of St. George
Australia
Queensland
Ruff
Deportation planned for Arncliffe tragedy suspect
Sydney reports the State Government is arranging to deport Puddifoot, the man linked to the Arncliffe murder of a Hale boy. The minister gave no formal admission, but sources say Puddifoot has been moved from Goulburn Gaol to Sydney en route to an overseas ship. He was sentenced to three years, with part remitted for good conduct.
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Sydney
Puddi
Arncliffe
Hale
Puddifoot
Goulburn
Churchill says complete Irish boundary agreement reached
In Commons Mr Churchill announced a three day conference led to a full triple agreement among Britain the Free State and Ulster on the Irish boundary issue. The settlement hailed as major progress for reconciliation and consolidation since the Irish Treaty. The Irish Free State will raise compensation for malicious damage by ten percent within its territory. Dublin reacts with general satisfaction over the Welsh Settlement while some doubt lingers about ratifying Article Five and nationalist areas in Ulster.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Britain
Free State
Ulster
A.P
Reuter
Man Wanted for Coogee Assault Heads to New Zealand
Sydney reports that a man sought in connection with the assault on Mrs Annie Timson at Coogee last Monday is en route to New Zealand. The Colonial Investigation Department cablegramed Wellington police to meet the steamer and interview a man. Wireless messages reportedly pass between Sydney and the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Annie Timson
Coogee
New Zealand
Ctonial Investigation Department
Wellington
Tariff Concessions Aid Tamworth Council Power Plant
A ministerial decision grants tariff relief for a Tamworth Council imported alternator from England. The change lowers duty from £1,100 to free for UK origin and ten percent for other countries, after pressure from MP W Thompson and support for Australian manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Minister of Trade and Customs
Tamworth
Thornson
United Kingdom
Pratten
French Senate Passes Finance Bill in Rare Vote Margin
Paris December 5 The French Senate has passed the entire Finance Bill by 205 to 2 in a sweeping victory. Reuters report notes swift approval amid fiscal policy measures and broad support from governing factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reuter
Creation and evolution bid harmonious path, Lodge argues
London December 3 Sir Oliver Lodge, famed scientist, told the Hussey Lecture there is no essential opposition between Scriptural Creation and Evolution. He warned against presenting Evolution to Scriptural Creation as antagonistic, urging Creation and Evolution as a continuous, reverent process guided by mind and spirit toward higher stages and perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oliver Lodge
Hussey
Federal Works Ministry Sets Road Funding Basis
Melbourne December 5. The Federal Ministry of Works plans a £20 million ten year program for main and other roads across the Commonwealth. The allocation basis forms part of the government policy announced by the Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal Ministry of Works
Commonwealth
Foy Therime
STATE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD HEARING AT PERTH
Public Service workers seek wage increases and restored scales before Justices Welly and Gillies. Debates cover Basic Wage, age 21 and 22 rates, and method of adjusting payments. Additional questions include holiday costs and tax-paid housing allowances as the commission weighs long term privileges against public costs. The Perth hearing follows the Terry expedition arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Justice Welly
Gillies
Board of Trade and Arbitration
Cheensland State Service Union
T. Bolger
Public Service
H. Ball
Professional Officers Association
Story C
Public Service Commissioner
Story
Bolger
Cam Dou
Perth
Final closing of Converston Loan subscriptions announced
Final notice from Melbourne says Converston Loan subscriptions will not be accepted after close of business Monday. The Treasury ordered bankers and post offices nationwide to record the official notification of the closing of the subscription lists.
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Converston Loan
Melbourne
Dee
I. R. Celine
Honke
Treasury
Commonwealth
Remarkable Evidence Against Probationer Constable
Herbert Harrows, a probationer constable, is committed for trial at Worcester on charges of murder of publican George Laight, his wife Mrs Jaiget, and their baby whose bodies were found in the hotel cellar. An arson attempt was implied. Burrows allegedly asked a colleague about Laight’s whereabouts an hour before discovery. Prosecution cites Burrows as the killer amid debts and £80 in till the night of the raid, and he allegedly wished the case would not bring disgrace to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herbert Harrows
Worcester
George Laight
Jaiget
Burrows
Laights
A.P
Lost Man Found Townsville Topics
Townsville reports a missing Birralee man, Jack Buchanan, found after a fortnight. Aboriginal settlement on Palm Island grows with a proposed 800 residents and a hospital project costing about £3,000 alongside a new 100 by 40 foot building and a 6 hp suction engine for sawmilling.
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Maem -Island Problems
Townsville
Farrell
Mairs
Collinsville
Nyworckman
Jack Buchanan
Birralee
Townsville Hospital
H. Currie
Home Secretary's Department
Cairns
Corrie
Oaklands
Palm Island
Setlement
Phantome Island
Minutes and Medical Report From December Monthly Meeting
The minutes record the December 1 meeting in Carsehdine with chair Dr. Blackburn. Actions include approving accounts totaling about £280, signing the medical office agreement with Dr. Blackburn, and receiving the medical and visiting committee reports. Nurse Miller appointed stall nurse for MeMoth District Hospital. a per bottle charge for non paying patients and a fee for medicines were approved. Medical officer’s report shows hospital stats: inpatients 6 total, discharges 11, remaining 4 males 2 females. daily average 3. Outpatients numbered 19.
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Tn Carsehdine
Harris
Dansen
Mr. Jenkinson
Mr. Morrison
Steang
J. H. Blackburn
Dausen
Dr. Blackharn
Anl
Morrison
Strang
Deremiver
Messrs Morrison
Carseldine
Wryper
Miller
Dastrict Hospital
Dusen
Grainer
WE ARE SUPREME DRUGGIST OFFER EMERGENCY SERVICE
An advertisement proclaims a drugstore offers 24 hour emergency service with a wide stock of drugs, fancy goods, and unique articles. It notes Collins as a hallmark of the service and mentions rail goods delivery to any destination.
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Mod
Collins
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Waterside Inquiry
Trockle
DR. Notts
Lang Labor Party
Een
Science
Sir Oliver Lodge
Commonwealth Funds
Board OF Trade
Terry
Gordon
Fremantle
Michael Terry
Atretrica
Darwin
Braome
Conetable
Mulll HO
Lake
Shields Streses
Goel
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