London bombings and aftermath as city endures widespread damage
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe a series of explosions on streets including Cook Street and Neyhor Streets, causing extensive destruction to shops and homes. Reports note fires, evacuations, and official statements about casualties and efforts to restore order amid ongoing unrest.
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London
Cook Street
Lorhe
Ip Telegraph
Wadette
Andy
Iit
Aod
Bea Reed
Tyce
Comer
Weenland Parliament discussions on treasury items and staff costs
Brisbane reports show the Premier outlining credit amounts for the Metro Market Board and policy items in the Legislative Assembly. Debates cover salaries, dairy subsidies, and administration costs with figures including £875 and £1054 cited amid broader inquiries into government spending and staffing.
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Brisbane
Dee
King
McCoenark
Dale Wa
Petrie
Ian
Weil
Thar
Bau
Ieee
Theodore
W. H. Barnes
Caster
Dsr
Comry
Female clerks to be admitted in northern central divisions
Government notes plan to grant female clerks in northern and central divisions with varied years and dates. Policy mentions southern states and specifies division numbers with terms like 7/6 and 8(5/6). The text shows tentative timelines and regional differences, reflecting transitional employment rules.
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Ture
Emale Clerks
Tonifer Cental Torthern
EOS
Wage Reconsideration Hints at March Wage Review
Brisbane reports Julie McLaney and fice Macnaughton announce on basic Queensland wage. Court may set a 77 shillings per week figure on March 17th and reconsider after a Federal Basic Wage Commission report. Employers and employees to be affected by any change. Oral evidence anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Julie McLaney
Jim
Isu
Makepeace English Cricketer Arrest Guilty Plea
In the Palace Court Brisbane Henry Massey alias Makepeace pleaded guilty to charges of fraud by impersonation as the English cricketer Makepeace. He admitted three prior convictions and was sentenced to concurrent terms after police magistrate Archdall Hall noted the offence.
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Brisbane
Henry Massey
Aling
McNiel
Archdall
Wireless experiment noted between London and Geneva
London report from Geneva cites Marin Bond observing a wireless electronic test between Lan som and Geneva. Interference from high power stations reportedly audible, a point stressed by Graham Trelasser before international journals.
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London
Dec
Correspondei
Geneva
Marcon Bond
Lansom
Trelasser Graham
Morgane
Townsville Strike Grinds On Amid Price Debate
In Brisbane today a chaotic scene unfolded as Townsville State butchers faced shop reopenings tied to a government aim to curb meat price rises. A Prices Committee inquiry loomed with calls to prevent further cost increases while workers protested.
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Fiat Brisbane
Coosevaimg
Townville
State retrenchment trims trawler fleet yet to be acted
Brisbane notes indicate a government drive to reduce the state fleet, with the Lucinda likely out of service by year end. The Marine Board at Tunisfail reports the plan could extend to more ships, including the Jota BDovatan Marine and other state vessels, as safety and budget aims tighten.
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Brisbane
Alu
Jota Bdovatan Marine
Mae Es
Eld
Sonely
Peesent
Tunisfail
Ambiguous arbitration dispute over union status and pay terms
A garbled report from an arbitration proceeding describes contention that many workers were union members and the conflict over pay scales and authority. The parties discuss hiring terms and divisions, with a pending decision on whether a new minimum wage and operating framework apply from January 1, linking the southern and central divisions and a rate around 108 an hour. The fragment mentions Humble and an imagined federation but lacks clear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iany Os
Federavel
Despair at Wife's Death Drives Husband to Suicide
Brisbane report says William McCarthy's body was found in Nundah Cemetery with a throat wound after visiting his wife's grave. He had shown deep grief since her death months earlier and, driven by despair, killed himself. Three orphans are left.
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Cormack
Mir
Orker
Sinf
Eas Huiest
Nceasinn
McCormack
Miordan
McChrrmack
Riordan
Minter Carhanel Anery
Brisbane
Willian McCarthur
Nundah
Andra
We Lex
Water Power Proposal and Surveys for Northern Australia
A fragmented report discusses water power potential in northern Australia with surveys at Parvom Mount Spec and Mackay. It outlines plans for a Barron, Tully, and Dawson route, initial 1008 hour generator plant, tenders for additional stations, and integration with an Eastern system while seeking early bids and expert input.
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Mount Spec
Mackay
Barron
Tully
Cowles
Australis
Mount Spee
Mackay Water Alice
Ganner
Barron Amd
Develo
Runaway Horses Crash on Creek Bridge Patrol
A Sunday carriage outing ended in disaster when two horses bolted near a creek bridge. Mr William, driver of the wagonette, and two riders were injured as the vehicle overturned. Passengers and children escaped with minor injuries, while bystanders and rescuers aided the shaken party. Remarks describe a miraculous near-miss as bystanders helped untie lines and free trapped occupants. The incident prompted an investigation of the horses’ behavior and the safety of the vehicle.
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William
Winn
Will
Halinla
Tiny
Anwar
Willinass
Tural Berm
Will Gampes
Shane Pole
Tiears
Bobina
Knowles
Wo Johnson
Wilisme
Ote
Bablads
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Riordan and McCommack
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Cairne
Home Department
Fer
Cairns
Weensland Parliament Legislative Assembly
MicCommeat
Cleris
Arroun
OT Makepeace
Craens
Townsville
John Douglas
Lake Street
LTEA
VUNAL
Isbame
New South Wales
Srnney
Weredy Coorm
Ted
Corian
Boland’s Ltd
Bed Due
Boek
Ewch
M6 Exch
Ebay
Efas Sane
Cote of
Aromeos
Amy
Boland's
Cairn
W. A. Collins
Roepe & Galt
Rose
Meliotrogs
Vroeet
Iy As
EELS
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