Premier Theodore visits Cairns amid water scheme pledge
The Premier of Queensland Mr E G Theodore arrived in Cairns to a civic reception. He announced plans to make £80,000 available next year for a Cairns water scheme and outlined funding constraints, including loan limits and new money markets. Local bodies pressed for hydro and wharf projects, while the mayor urged timely loans for water and street works and clarified power supply arrangements with the Harbor Board.
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Robbery Under Arms Case Found Guilty in Court
George Ian Nicholson charged with stealing 22 pounds by violence from Samuel Rewrsey while armed with a revolver was found guilty. The court gave a mercy recommendation for his character and remanded him for sentence.
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Shipping Trouble Prompted Australian Intervention
Melbourne threatens general port hold up as watersiders strike presses the government to intervene. Arbitration Court award disputes unfold with Waterside Federation seeking changes. Blacklisting of Medic and Orvieto prompts diversions, while Townsville and Adelaide entities report dock disruptions and meat shipment delays.
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Townsville
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Waterside Workers’ Federation
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Deadly Compound Found Aboard Paravox Steamer
A suspicious rooking mixture was found in the hold of the steamer Paravox after a fre outbreak. Chemical analysis shows a deadly compound threatening other vessels. Detectives are investigating. In Melbourne the Water Siders Federation secretary Morris says they have the upper hand and oppose settlement without abolishing the Sydney Labor Bureau.
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Innisfail Boxer Charged With Theft and Break In
From Our Own Correspondent Innisfail Dec 11 a young boxer Frank Austin appeared before PM Mr O Kelly charged with breaking and entering a dwelling house owned by Stefanos Nicholas and stealing a leather suitcase containing cash and valuables valued at 212 Det Sgt Ingram and Const Mackay testified arrest followed. Bail set substantial at 150 with two £75 sureties. Also Alleged False Pretences case against George Duncan ongoing with remand and bail allowed.
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Wangan
Townaville
Australian cricket selection names key players
The Australian squad named today includes Bardsley Tavlow Andrews as twelfth man with Ryder and Hartkoul as reserves. Yueti is noted in the cricket report.
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Charlton on League of Nations and British Elections
Perth December 11 Mr Charlton arrived in Fremantle and outlined views on the League of Nations disarmament aims and procedures. He criticised the British election campaign and the press, noting Labour’s weak coverage and the vote split, while urging tariff support to secure employment and British responsibility for migration costs.
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Germany
England
Traffic at Wharves Police Have No Control Under Act
A Police Court judge dismissed an information against cab driver William Burton for obstructing passage at the wharf, ruling the road is not within the Act governing traffic areas. Evidence showed temporary blockage by cabs, but defense argued the road lies within Harbor Board control and is not a dedicated public thoroughfare. The magistrate upheld the dismissal, noting police lack of jurisdiction on that road.
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Byrne
Wm. Burton
Martell
Dearden
Wacom
Andrew Mclaughlin
Victor Fisher
W. Tabert
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Tabart
Burne
Bath Digger’s Death Sequel in Military Hospital
Sydney December reports the burial at Inverell of Trooper Sam Rolfe who died in Randwick Military Hospital after gas and mustard gas injuries from WWI. He endured a four year tepid bath treatment as his skin peeled away, while relatives and thousands paid last respects. The Rev Mr Smith praised his steadfast endurance.
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France
Rolfe
Mr. Smith
Cotton king foresees Australia as busiest country
Sir John Wormald, former managing director of Mather and Platt in Manchester, visiting Sydney, urges cotton growth in Australia. He says cotton could become the nation’s top non-wool staple, if labor and capital conditions improve, noting low cotton prices spur mills and that Australia could attract capital with lighter death duties. He cites India China and Turkey as growing cloth buyers.
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Inda
China
Turkey
England
Accident In Styx River Coal Mine
Brisbane report states three men injured and one unconscious after an explosion in No 3 mine on the Styx River State coal field. Minister for Mines notes the Styx River mine is dangerous and praises safety measures. recent talks on lighting methods followed by court proceedings against a man charged with bringing matches into mines.
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