Peace feelers in Ireland stir hopes for truce
London dispatch reports Labour delegates remaining in Ireland urged peace as Sinn Fein ties and Dublin politics loom. Officials discuss armistice terms and a possible conference between Irish leaders and British authorities while calls for restraint grow amid martial tensions and press coverage.
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London
Nerlersom
Ireland
Henderson
Huysan
Eve
Min
Tr Crowes
Ponte
Cs Chorh Amd
Lloyd
Ken
Political maneuvering in Somannesburg elections
Duscarbing Somann esburg reports Nationalists seek to capture urban vote in the forthcoming elections and may nominate Feiners in towns. Several branches of Lou were formed recently in Voor antual, 2.
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Somannesburg
Lou
Im Voor Antual
Murders Condemned Not Those by Sinn Fein in Melbourne
An Irish convention in Melbourne on a December weekend discussed condemnation of murders but not those by Sinn Fein. The circular urged unity among Victorians to support Ireland, calling for organised aid to their homeland and warning against external interference. The document reflects tension between nationalist sentiment and political factions amid a broad Irish diaspora in Australia.
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Melbourne
St. Patrick's
America
Queensland Parliament Debates and Council Proceedings
Queensland Parliament details routine in Brisbane with Mr Lennon chairing the Council for the first time. Discussions cover budget votes, railway bill introductions, and questions on member expenses tied to federal and state campaigns. Debates touch on abolishing the Council, economics of administration, and by-election voting notices. The assembly adjourns until tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Lennon
Jones
Hawthorn
House
Cairns Public Auction For Motor Boat DML
J G Hoare announces a public action on the 1st inst at 12 noon. The sale, held at Evers' be int Hartley Street, features the motor boat DML without reserve. Weather reports from Cairns describe hot, humid conditions with thunder and heavy rain.
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J. G. Hoare
Evers
Hartley Street
League of Nations Assembly Debates Covenant Powers
The Australian Press notes at Geneva the President submitted M Mackeden s letter to the Assembly while expressing regret at Argentina s action. Delegates urged review rights for the Assembly over Council decisions. Canada sought removal of Article Ten and proposed sending Argentina s amendment to the Amendments Committee. Subcommittees admitted Armenia and the Baltic States later. no guarantee of invasion protection due to frontier confusion.
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Geneva
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Assembly
Robt. Cecil
Canada
Paris
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Rowell
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Armenia
Baltic States
League
Therm
Stiff Sentence in Tasmanian Slay Case Draws NSW Debate
Sydney reports the New South Wales Police Association plans to pursue a pre test against Justice Ewing's seven year sentence for Trooper Smith in the Slattery murder case at St. He lens Tasmania. Separately, Cairns customs officials note the Italian consul general will grant visas for Ris sany to travel to Russia via Italy if direct routes to Russia or another country are taken.
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Dee
New South Wales Police
Smith
Ewing
St. Helens
Tasmania
Cairns
Italy
Rissany
Russia
New Year calendar and memo pad from Owen Whittick
The well known Banch of Dates calendar and memo pad offered by Quen Whittick, stationer in Cairns. It is described as an indispensable office item for dates and memos, with refills available for those who already own the item.
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Owen Whittick
Quen Whittick
Stationer
Cairns
Labor Party Breach Sparks House Scuffle and Charges
An untoward clash at Parliament House drew two Labor members into a quarrel ending in blows. One deputy complained in writing to the Speaker while Mr Elphinstone warned of honeyed words under the roof as the House faces accusations. Mr Cooper urged action to clear the matter and curb general charges.
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Brisbane
Labor
Partment House
Theodore
F. Cooper
Elphinstone
Shipping Dispute Halts Aramac And Arawatta Movements
The Aramac remains held by firemen and workers in a dispute, with no new developments. The Arawatta, sister ship, is to be placed back in commission without altering crew numbers, a point of contention among union members. The Wodonga sailed north today and the Arawatta is expected to sail to Sydney on Friday.
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Mee
Wodonga
Sydney
Embargo Kept On Horseflesh Exports
Der Krishane reports to a deputation that Australia will not remove the embargo on horseflesh exports. Officials consider beef and mutton trade vital, with possible market restrictions, abattoir needs, and age limits for animals. The matter will be reviewed by colleagues.
Ipswich retrenchment of returned soldiers debated
Mr. Larcombe stated about a dozen returned soldiers were among the 400 retrenchments under rules that juniors in temporary employment go first. The deputation urged re employment, but the Cabinet could not approve it. The Rockhampton Queensland Railways Union condemned the Government action amid post election promises against retrenchment.
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Cary
Breland
Staines
Lenakittv
Congress
Cootatens
Daily News
Imo
Russell
Fuseell
Park Taemosphere
Phe Bts
Comeraives Bern
Foovir
Vorder
Con
Ulster
Dublin
Morning Post
Samsers
Brisbane
Larcombe
Ipswich
Larlcombe
Juniora
Rockhampton
Queensland Railways Union
Five Acres Chomwe Land Divided Into Five One Acre Blocks
Five acres of Chomwe land have been subdivided into five blocks of one acre each. The land division aims to create individual parcels for development and sale, with planning authorities confirming the new allotments and lot boundaries.
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