The Nakanai Massacre Chronicle in Rabaul
A November report from the Times recounts a Nakandai expeditionary force clash near Tairobi and Sinanga. Colonel Walstab and units including machine gun sections engage Natives, suffer deaths and injuries, and pursue survivors through dense jungle toward Unu, with a base camp established and a subsequent advance plan amid stiff resistance.
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Tairobi
Tirobl
Taylor
Od Platoan
Col. iii
Drensky
Anil Ical Carriera
Cil
Farming the Farmers in Still Political on Queensland Board
Brisbane reports on the first meeting of the newly formed Council of Agriculture, where a motion urged Minister for Agriculture W. Forgan Smith to accept presidency. Deputations praised closer ties with farmers, and a state wide agricultural survey was outlined to boost domestically grown crops and safeguard markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Council of Agriculture
W. Forgan Smith
Melordan Smith
Atupeutic Cura
Searsland
Australia
Cammple
Parta
Commie
A Serious Charge at Police Court Tonight
Youth Frank Pearce, 21, illiterate, appeared at the Police Court on a serious charge. He was remanded for eight days as evidence and proceedings, including interrogation in the presence of a sergeant, were detailed by the prosecution.
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Frank Pearce
Keleher
F. Beckey
Sergt. Davis
Velendwet
Sergi
Toohill
Fatal Mine Accident in Mt Mulvan District
A terrible mining accident near Mt Maguire results in the death of Tommie Ericson from a rackarock blast. He was found severely injured and died in the arms of relatives as crews recovered him from the mine. Police traced the event to a charge lein over a roped shaft while two men and a boy witnessed the aftermath. The Mt Maguire mine, 4 miles from Wollran, is owned by Vualleley and Gardiner and had been worked on tribute by Ericson for six months.
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Collie Ani
Ami
Pern
Saat
Marley
Ieene
Kiso
Collins
Jana
Nikols
Hritten
Misher
Ickely
Bichon
Fisher
Page
Britten
Marky
Walstabad
Hal Eens
Une
Unu
Sinanga
Elimmey
Hay Camalthen
Groseibhe
Taylor
Elia
Seaimen
Uume
Unmaen- Reenehiments, Cornu
Sibulu
Gotta
Dap
Bagelio
Baulep
Hivisi
Forma
Mt. Muliwan
Tomiie Ericson
Mt. Maguire
Wan
Maiu Maire
George
Louie Brison
James
Makeney
Aleef
Weise
Eric
Ericson
Henry Dwyer
Fred Brinjes
Mount Maguire
Wollran
Mount Mulligar
Vualleley and
Gardiner
Prose on Bolshevik fears and Labour politics in London
In a Dec political letter in the Conservative circle London theme centers on Bolshevik suspicion and workers’ mobilization. Mention of Prime Minister, Mosely candidature, and perceived alliances with Labour figures amid arguments over maintaining wealth and industrial organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Caldwin
Oombild Mosely
Inv Nhs
Laudy Cynthig Mosely
Oipkydl
Cyntag
Fire at Wee Waa causes vast property loss
Sydney reports a blaze at Wee Waa on the North West Line resulting in estimated damages of 500 pounds. Many town buildings were destroyed including premises of Mr Parke Ebenist Miss Nixon Bowle the Bank of Australasia and the Commercial Bank was saved by improvised brigades formed by townsfolk.
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Sydney
Wee Waa
North Weat
Mr. Parke
Ebenist
Miss Nixon
Fancy Goodai
Potts and Manado
Bowle
Bank of Australasia
Coming Bros
Thultererss
Hy Ss Bell Tagent
Behe” Printing Office
Lucket
Pacific Health Conference Opens in Melbourne
Delegates from the League of Nations and 12 health administrations attended the International Pacific Health Conference in Melbourne. Dr Earl Page opened the event in the Federal Office of Parliament. No declarations will be made public. a report will be prepared and presented to Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Dev
League of Nantons
Earl Page
Australian Cruise British Flying Boats Expected Next Year
London reports the Air Ministry has accepted a craft in the middle of a fleet to Australia via Singapore. The aircraft, commanded by high ranking officers, carries a four man crew and twin nine hundred horsepower engines. Coast reconnaissance service recently equipped with this type, one engine failure still allows flight at 110 miles per hour.
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London
Dee
Ate Ministry
Australia
Singapore
Air Ministry
Waterside clash delays timber discharge at jetty
In Townsville on December 15 a dispute between the Waterside Workers Federation and the Australian Workers Union halted unloading of 500 tons of timber from the Iron Chief at the jetty. The Harbor Board had ruled the timber handling as AWU work, delaying progress and causing a deadlock after an initial 300 tons of rails were moved. Dalgety and Co anticipate completion early next week.
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Board of Trade
Harbor Board
Australian Workers Union
Waterside Workers’ Federation
McQuer
Railway Department
Monnday
Decishombor Board
Agen
Dalgety and
Innishfail Aims and Railway Proposals
Townsville Chamber wires Inniskillin Chamber seeking support to build a Millaa Millaa railway while noting cost concerns. Secretary Fullaghan reports the chamber prefers roads to Beatrice River and urgent harbor-rail links from Booman to Mowril Yan Harbor, with estimated costs around one hundred thousand, asking for backing.
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Innisfail
Townsville
Beatrice River
Millar Millar Railway
Doe
Fuullaghan
Chamber of Commerce
Townsville Chamber of Commerce
Millaa Millaa
W'Callaghan
Qur Chamber
Millay Millan
Booman
Mowrilyan Harbor
Trotsky Analyzes Stalin Errors In Socialist World
Dae Lan Hon reports Trotsky in exile criticizes Stalin’s methods and claims socialist victories rely on realism and economic work. He argues isolation may erode socialist strength and urges concrete economic measures over prewar rhetoric to advance socialist goals.
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Lan Hon
Trotsky
Aloe
Stalin
Chen
Cook in Russia Question in Commons
In London the Under-Secretary for Home Civics relayed to the miners' secretary that the government was testing a measure, with details discussed in the House of Commons. The note indicated the action was being undertaken with careful preparation and study.
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Cook
Russia
Question IN Commons
London
Dee
Home Civics
Teyuw
Givneraal
Toler Farresan
Tam Poors
A. J. Wook
Arsata
New Roumanian Deetrovers Chronicle Rome Dispatch
An obscure Roumanian source describes a diplomatic deed in Rome dated December 15, noting orders and fragments about Naples and a failed meal. The garbled text mentions Howmanin and Phey with le frit at lrieste in unclear context.
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Rome
Howmanin
Phey
le Frit
Lrieste
Naples
Bush Fire Menace Exposed in Adjacent Districts
Brisbane report on the Shieh Fire Advisory Committee findings. Six bush fires erupted in two months, two set deliberately by stockowners to destroy scrub and grass. Foresters warn fires spread rapidly in dry periods. calls for stricter permits, penalties, and mandatory reporting to curb arson and negligence.
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Brisbane
Lin Hearkagg
Jay
Mvesrs
Ry McGregor
Tevey
J. Smith
Hnglewood
Joe
Greta
Two Immense Ships and German Company Extensions
Two immense ships expected to join the American traffic, with capacities near 46,000 tons each and crews of about 20. The vessels, tied to Bremerhaven and Lloyd line operations, will sail between Bremerhaven and New York in six voyages per year. The work will occupy approximately two years.
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Herlin
Dee
Hog
Bremer
Haven
New York
Extremists Checked Labor Party Elections
London reports indicate irregularities and nominations for party seats with candidates Arthur Sender Tow Dohiston and others referenced amid a cautious portrayal of moderates. The summary notes political tension and uncertain outcomes in the Labour movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Sender
Tow Dohiston
Will Penlace
Tou Shaw
Stephen Wale
Phe Hyver
Wear Beatin Trench
Reemeuer
Governor's Pleasantry and Council's Resentment in Tasmania
Hobart reports a Tasmanian episode with protests over taxation on thermal establishments. The headmaster condemns council actions and criticizes Governor Sir James Go, while the public deems the government at fault. Courtlike remarks and political tension color the march of events undercut by misrendered names.
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Council
Hobart
Dee
Hutchins
James Go
Eadward
Victorian XI Arrives in Melbourne for Sheffield Shield Debut
The Queensland based side, fresh from two wins over New South Wales, reached Melbourne to face Victoria at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Prominent figures welcomed the visitors as Victoria prepares its touring plan and selectors hope for strong performances from Woodfull, Ryder, and other leading players in the Sheffield Shield contest.
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Melbourne
Nena Witches
South Wales
Melbourine
Spencer Sheet
Apsce
Donald Mackinnon
Victoria
Melbourne Omielet
Scholarships and timetable changes at teachers conference
A lengthy discussion at the Wrish conference addressed scholarship questions and proposed a new timetable. The meeting urged a final mark system, a one day exam not used, and exams to be scheduled in late January to April. The conference also outlined subject paper order and question counts.
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Wrish
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A.ulu
G.O
Walvtal
Sinand
Seegees
Rermminder
Mneblhe
Simanga
McNanciigt
Markey
Sinsuga- Tairobi
Nick OP
Simaga
Gannwie
Guarry
Commodity Board
Commonwealth Bank
THE
Eugene
Edi
Fresidenst
Organ Saubihe
George Johonton
I Purcell
W. Muir
A. Js. Gordon
Parcel
Chris Sheehy
Wanmainian
Giewey Saeneed
Vllis
Magellan
Col Walstab
Neady
Cilentu
Vaneeda
Wolfram Township
Mt. Multinan
Mapine
Ridny
Imiunton
Nelice
Mensers
Patrick Blakeney
Robert James
Ns.w
Interin Welcome
British Flying Boats
Onief Waterriders
V. A.W.A
Ita Mae
Watersiders
Better Counsels
Lil
Queensland
Cairne
Tate
Suate
Queensaland
Watereiders’ Federation
Advisor Mittees Airtings
Vic
Teae
Mero McGriegor
British Labor Party
Lave
Oxenham
Ao Woyers
Thie Heath
CFC
Kouserhwin
Wwe
Lee Wietenria
Stoveralunnd
Wien
Ryder
N. Ryder
Hkysler
Tla
Ipa
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