Bombala Ashore Report From Salamander Reef
A telegram from Townsville reports Bombala and Salamander Reef events. The Salamander Reef is described with red beacon marks and lighted channels while search efforts locate passages including Poor Font and Twenty Foot. Renewed efforts aim to convey the Borbal avengers south as crews assess wreckage near Cape Lewe and Towneville.
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Salarmander
Wile Amd
Cape Lewe- Tent
Fom
Townsville
Howard Seth
Sothys
Pombala
Bombala Stranded on Reef Near Cape Cleveland
Report from Townsville describes the steamer Bombala striking the reef about three miles east of Cape Cleveland while southbound from Townsville to Cairns. Passengers and crew evacuated by steamer Woy Woy and Innissfail with assistance from Kodaks Ltd photographs of the wreck. Arrival times and passenger details listed, with plans for land routes via Longreach and Winter s Letterrow to transfer travelers.
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Hrisbane
Mec
Oefron
Townsville
Wile Petty
Gto
Fermatheny
Aeround
Salawander Reef
Fane Cleveland
Binavielett
Wesel Favng
Kodaks Ltd
Ween
Winters Leterrow
Longreach
Mourilan
Assengers
Sater Day
Cairine Hunterland
Cape Cleveland
Hingera
Sted
Masa
Theodore
Nise W. McCormack
Abeet Whiede
Murray
Tides Now Failing Off In Reef Incident At Brisbane
Reports from Queensland indicate the Bombala remains aground off a reef near Brisbane. Two tugs tried to refloat on today’s tide but failed as water drew back, risking worsening conditions ahead of another attempt with coastal steamer Dilkera and rising risk as high tide shifts.
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Brisbane
Rombala
Qjaeensland
Townsville
Aricesage
Hombala
Dilkera
Bombala
Vessel wreck near Cape Cleveland reported in New South Wales
Graphic passenger narrative describes the collision of the Bombala with reefs near Cape Cleveland light, with 3 miles ENE separation. Captain Bhaley commanded, onboard cargo valued as general cargo and fuel. Relay ships Bingera Way Way Alert Innisfail assisted, passengers taken aboard, ship feared total wreck though efforts continued through dawn.
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Lownsville
Deephe Howard Smith Company
Lombala
Florent
Cape Cleveland
Bhaley
Fuaur
Crear
Bingera
Way Way
Caledonian Society Adheres to Community Plan
The Carn Caledonian Society held a Monday evening meeting at Presbyte ro Hilden where renewed interest in the organisation was noted. Two new members were elected and nominations for officers were discussed, with plans for a monster spontaneous Highland games event featuring attractive items and strong financial support from government and local Scottish clubs.
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Carn Caledonian Society
Presbyteroe Hilden
Ite
Cershep
Hart Aarmont
Qeensland
Jory Septemam
Poor Prospects Of Immediate Refloating At Salamander Reef
Townsville reports that the Bienhala grounded on Salamander Reef causing a sensation. Passengers were taken off by the Woy Woy and later by the tug Alert, with no immediate plan to refloat. The wreck, grounded Monday night, shows a sharp forward tilt and a torn hull, settling aft as the vessel broke through an obstruction.
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Howard
Townsville
Dee
Bien Hala
Salamander Reef
Alert
Dry Weather and Cane in Gardenvale District
Gardenvale residents warn of ongoing dry weather hampering sugar industry prospects. Plant cane lags behind, ratoons show effects of a dry spell, with the district facing hardship as Christmas approaches for farmers. A separate note discusses Worker defined under the Workers Home Bill, detailing eligibility by employment and income criteria under the Income Tax Act amendments.
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Gardenvale
Absolu | Reiue
Tasmanian Campaign In Morart Before Senate Ballot
In Dec 6 dispatch from Worart the final campaign stages unfold as Nationalist J Millen gains attention for industrial policy and anti union stance. Labor figures Yan and Tudor split on referendum views while Labor supporters seek clarity ahead of state meetings. Nationalists Foster and Millen are highlighted as Senate contenders amid large state tour and city meetings.
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Senate
Mohart
City
Caturbs
J. Millen
Mount Bischoft Mining Co
Wright
Foster
Labor Party
Yan
Hobart
Tudor
Labor
Bitter Fruits and a Big Bill to Pay for Them
Sydney reports recall of bitterness over wartime policies and a looming cost as political figures debate cash payments to soldiers, bonded purchases by voters, and referendums. The Navy minister faces jibes about Ryan and Highes, while Queensland harvests reflect protracted economic strain and unemployment amid party shifts in New South Wales.
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Sydney
Navy
Grenfell
Ryan
Queensland
J. Conk
Glebe
Repattatien
Townsville
Cairns
Iyewich
Towwoorha
Brisbane
Hache
Highes
Holman
Nationalist Party of
New South Wales
Jong
Atvanta
Commonwealth Office
Form of Lunacy in Townsville Slow Strike Hurts Wharf
Townsville reports a slow strike at the jetty wharf with many boats departing, while the Shipping Comptroller threatens to cut Townsville as a port. The disruption hampers trade and port operations as officials push to speed up shipping.
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Townsville
Dec
Hell
Assoer
Death by Own Action at Pittsworth Farm Home
James Tons, aged 0, committed suicide at North Branch near Pittsworth where he had worked as a farm hand for 12 months. Found in his bedroom hanging from a rafter with a bridle rein and a razor injury to the throat. No reason given. he had been described as somewhat odd at times.
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Pittsworth
James Tons
North Branch
Miles
Piresworth
Ozanne Sues Galvin Over Libellous Campaign Claim
Alfred Thomas Ozanne former MHR and Labor candidate for the Corn seat in the House of Representatives sues J. Galvin publicity secretary of the National organization in Geelong for 1600 damages seeking libel relief through a writ.
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Melbourne
Dee
Ozanne
Comteits
Alfred Thomas Ozanne
M. K RK
House of Reprecntatives
J. Galvin
Geelong
Mlaintiff
Georgetown Diggers Baylis and Williamson Arrive by Gowre
Georgetown party Baylis and Williamson arrived by the Gowre on Tuesday evening and depart this morning by the train. Captain Brewster came from Brisbane to relieve Captain Middleton who remains ill and was moved to hospital two days ago. Captain Hurst, who has acted here, expects to return to Brisbane at once.
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Georgetown
Baylis and Williamson
Brewster
Gowre
Brisbane
Cairnns
Captain Middleton
Hurst
Map of Fire Haunts Green Street During Seance Night
Eyewitness reports describe a bizarre fire on Green Street resembling a map of Australia. The fire burned grass and bushes for hours with changing shapes, during a prolonged regional drought that left the area scorched and marked.
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Australia
Fire at Edeen's Hotel Weathers Odd Damage Report
An outbreak of fire at Edeen's Hotel caused damage to pewces and bed clothes with window damage and a toppled table. The exact cause remains a mystery as investigators weigh debris and discuss possible motives amid chaotic scenes and references to Dewar's.
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Edeen
East West Line Deregistration Case Held in Arbitration Court
In Melbourne on December 6 Justice Powers adjourned the deregistration dispute of the East West Railway federation of engine-drivers and firemen. The federation sought further delay pending a workers meeting, while the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner pressed for action or potential victimisation penalties. The judge urged a final settlement and warned against property damage, noting breaches of regulations must be addressed.
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Melbourne
Justee Powers
Commonwealth Railways
Dibsen
Federation
Justice Powers
Nlesa
Gibson
Mass Meeting Demands Action on Unemployment in Queensland
In Brisbane, a large crowd gathered at the Labor Bureau to press for absorption of the unemployed within a week or ten days. Acting Premier denies large unemployment while ministers cite seven printers seeking work, with five already employed and two awaiting positions. Further telegraph requests to Senator Millen were promised to clarify the status.
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Brisbaxe
Der
Labor Bureau
Fibelly
Queensland
Woamy
Pibelly
Millen
Arbitration Court Considers Liquor Trade Wages
In Brisbane the Arbitration Court, presided by Justice Metawhry, heard the liquor trades union request for an award for liquor trade employees. Mr P Stephens argued on behalf of the dispersed victuallers association against a week of four hours. The case centers on pay for bartenders, barmaids, and cellar hands, with discussion of equal wages and hours, and potential impacts on barmaids.
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Brisbane
Justice Metawhry
Liquor Trades Union
Liquor Trade
P Stephens
Dieersed
Vietuallers’ Association
Wicker
Anpligant Univ
Yarmaid
Stephens
Sydney's Lord Mayor Dead Heat on Votes
Sydney Dee 6 The City Council met today for the election of Lord Mayor It was decided the allowance should be increased from dice te érson or So Re were the ft Lorayor man Richards and A Lamn ert Chairman of the NSW Labor party On a vote being taken each candidate received an equal number of votes thus causing a deadlock similar to that which occurred in 1912 when the difficulty was relieved by the Government appointing the city's chief magistrate.
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Sydney
Dee
Dice Te Érson
Ft Lorayor
Man Richards
Lamnert
NSW. Labor Party
Devlin Protest in Commons Over Australian Remarks
In the Commons a protest rose as Mr Devlin accused Mr Churchill of failing to apologize to Australia and condemn the government for alleged insults. Churchill admitted Treasury fees for Mr Hodkin and lamented the controversy, while critics warned against linking Nationalists to Donnell and broader Irish grievances amid calls for restraint.
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London
Bee O
Devlin
Churchill
Australia
Dronnell
Donnell
Ireland
Soent
Wedgwood Bens
Cherchill
Treasury
T Hodkin
Tre
Ritain
Oceancer
Freeland
Dienmell
Father Donnell
Chevehill
Iristt
TROOPSHIP SCANDAL CASE OF THE WAIMANA
London reports the military court of inquiry found the Commonwealth Departments bore sole responsibility for the accommodation dispute aboard the Waimana. The court concluded overcrowding was overstated, noting the ship’s size fell short of the core capacity, and that Lea landia and Mahana carried similar loads in prior voyages. Australian troops in Britain total 24 officers and other ranks.
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London
Fisher
Commonwealth Departments
Ministry For Shipping
Lealandia
Mahana
Australia
United Kingdom
Italian Unrest as General Strike Fails in Rome
Rome reports say the general strike failed nationwide and foreign socialist leaders called off to avoid damaging prestige. Government maintains firm control with a rapid return to order anticipated, while clashes between Socialists and Clericals provoke tense parliamentary scenes and fear of possible elections.
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Rome
Noroar
Treaty making eyeing quick completion in London talks
London reports quote Prime Minister Lloyd George saying the German treaty will be finished before month’s end. A Paris legation head warned Germany against relying on Washington’s ratification and stressed that erasing obligations would dampen allied support and risk U S gratitude to France.
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London
Lloyd George
Germany
Poly
Selegation
Paris
Levaner
Washington
United States
America
France
Amy
Annual breaking up celebration at Mirriwinni State School
A correspondence notes the December annual break up at Mirriwinni State and School with children’s sports and dancing. Prizes were distributed in the evening and the town’s turn followed. The event was praised as among the best the school has held with thanks to the catering team and Mr MP William for music.
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Mirriwinni
William
Misa J. Holl
Sterling Exchange News Brief
In New York on December 9 the pound sterling dipped by one eighth but recovered to the 1. FIAME rate. The item notes no intention to make further attacks on Datsatia and mentions December 6 as a reference date.
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New York
Dee
Fiame
Darrunko Oe
Datsatia
President Wilson cautions on Mexico relation break proposal
In Washington Dee President Wilson expresses concern over Senator Falls plan to sever diplomatic ties with Mexico. He argues congressional revdlation is unnecessary and urges慎 steady practice amid debate. A New York notice states the late steel Pratt estate valued at 117,000 will go to beneciactions.
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Wilson
Falls
Mexico
New York
Dee @ A
Steel Prick
Tgo Miffiende
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