Premier at Townsville receives warm North Queensland welcome
The Queensland Premier visited Townsville and received a hearty reception at the Town Hall. He spoke on North Queensland’s fertility and railways, Sugar Industry protection, and his impending move from Premier to Federal seat, noting public unity and future opportunities for engagement in North Queensland. He outlined financial strains and the need for investment outside government securities while praising local support and the region’s prospects.
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Townsville
Heid
Ald
Ogden
Awnsville
Agar
Valcome
Theodore
Measra
Desh
Hynes
Premigor
Ion Ai
Chamber of Harbor Board and Council
Mears
Cash
M.m.lia
Queensland
Australia
London
Sagar
Tmt
Firece
Reactt
Herbert
Orpensland
North Queensband
Lithgow Crime Clue Found In Blood-Stained Coat
Sydney reports detectives near Lithgow tied the murder scene to a blood-stained coat believed to belong to the murderer. An arrest near Parramatta earlier night may lead to the suspect's release as inquiries continue.
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Sydney
Lithgow T
Mr Baldwin's Offer in House of Commons Report
London date given as December 18. In the House of Commons discussions involve actions connected to Mr Baldwin. Fragmentary text mentions markete and possible parliamentary proceedings.
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Markete Igrromn
MR. Baldwin
London
House of Cogemons
Cairns Hospital Monthly Committee Meeting Highlights
At the Cairns Hospital monthly committee meeting W W Fries was elected vice president after Mr Dillon’s resignation. Nurses Blackney and Holmes resigned. The medical report shows 89 patients at month end, 222 admitted, 111 treated, 1 discharged, 7 deaths, 106 remain. 226 patients treated, average daily attendance 106.9. Accounts totalling 440/12/1 approved. New wards near completion. plans to hold a garden–style opening event. Consideration of an honorary architect and garden improvements discussed with input from Alderman Woodward and Cowell nurseryman. The works committee to draft a concrete scheme and appoint the honorary architect.
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W. W. Fries
Dillon
Blackney Ad Holmes
M . F. Allen
S. Ackers
W. Murchison
Woodward
F.C M. Byrne
W. Murphy
W. W. Friend
Friend
Alderman Woodward
Cowell
Murchison
Treffc
Serious Strikes Questioned as Threat to Government
At the Mount Kembla colliery case in Sydney under the Tridestrial Court jurists discuss strikes that challenge state authority. Judge Juda Rolin cites Avacentia’s situation where strikes aim to liberate prisoners and replace proper state bodies with organized groups. The court considers whether such practice should continue.
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Sydney
Mount Kembla
Juda Rolin
Avacentia
Wage revise anticipated by Queensland Arbitration Court
Brisbane December 18 Queensland Arbitration Court moves to review the basic wage in February or March next. Since the end of the award there has been no increase in wages, according to Commonwealth Statistician figures. The court will use three expert statisticians and economists to investigate wage fixation and seek input from employers and employees who may hire additional experts to strengthen their case.
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Brisbane
Queensland Arbitration Court Wocades
Comitomwerlth Statistisican
Fedeor
Atpase
British trade unionists in Commons questioned on 1923 pay
In the House of Commons Mr Steel Marrtaged raised a question about trade union membership and wages in Great Britain and the North. Figures show pay and membership data ending in 1923 with a 0.336000 figure at year end 192.
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London
House of Commons
Steel
Uy Great Pay
North
Shipping Trouble Drives Australian Maritime Unrest
Reporting from Sydney and Fremantle on December ships and waterside strikes. Seamen and soldiers refuse federation membership, while the Clan Monroe cargo remains unloaded. The Canberra and Wyandra disruptions escalate as unions threaten further coastwise action.
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Sydney
Waterside Federation
O-Day
Bureau
Fremantle
Clan Monroe
Watersiders
Melbouride
Cooma
Queensland
Seamen's Union
Canberra
North
Union
Brisbane
Wyandra
Burke
H. Feather
Australian Steamships
Bombala
Epnaieerel
Bey Ae Ram
Alleged Stealing Charge Against BO Boxer Fails
Innisfail December case involved Frank Austin charged with stealing notes and jewellery from Stefanos Nicholas. Detective Ingram traced items to a leather case found near the American Café. Austin denied ownership. Justice O Kelly discharged the defendant, finding no direct evidence of stealing or indictable offence.
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Innisfail
Ingram
O'Kelly
Bomer
Frank Austin
Seefanos Nicholas
Nicholas
Stefanos Nicholas
Romm
Mackey
Norman Mackay
Stefanos
P.M
Perth man claims lost son fathers new Tasmania governor
Perth December 18. Mr James O Grady of Perth claims to be father of the new Tasmania governor Sir H James O Grady. Premier Collier says James O Grady’s father John Grady died aged at Brie link. James was present at the funeral and was born in County Cork.
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Perth
James O'Grady
Tasmania
Collier
H. James O'Grady
John Grady
Brielink
James
County Cork
Cane Prices Boards Term of Office Extended
Brisbane reports extended terms for Local Cane Prices Boards across multiple districts including Babinds Binwera Farleigh Invietn Macknade Moreton Mount Bauple Mourifyan Place Creek South Johnatane Victoria and additional local regions as officials proceed with reappointment.
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Cane Prices Boards
Brisbane
Babinds
Binwera
Farleigh
Invietn
Macknade
Ee Perence
Moreton
Mount Bauple
Mourifyan
Place Creek
South Johnatane
Victoria
Chaoe State Official Report on Smelters and Ores
Chillagoe December 18 report details smelter work and readiness for reopening January 8 at the Makers power houses Dwight Lloyd plants and related facilities. It notes underground development at Girofig mine surface boiler stack work at Lady Jane King and continued development at Wilson lease with promising prospects. Ore receipts for the month ended November 2 include Girefla mine and Lady June with averages, and total purchased ores. Men employed averaged 197 in November.
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Chillagoe
Dwight-Lloyd
Girofig
Wilson Lease
Ami
Girefla
Wilvon
Innisfail Season Ends Amid Wet Harvest Struggles
Innisfail district mills South Johnstone Mourilyan expect to finish by mid December or late month Goondi S.K. M and final whistle before Christmas heavy rains pause cane work heat tests supplies workers plan holiday exodus Goondi C S.R. may close next Monday weather disrupts finish. Urium from Adelaide Co. arrives Mourilyan Harbor to load sugar for Pyrmont Refinery ships moving cane to Cairns and Townsville.
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South Johnstone
Mourilyan
Goondi C.5
Ster
Johnstone River
Mourilyan Proprietaryso Mylla
Goandi
Liverpool Creek
E* Arish
Tully
Johnstone
Goondi C. S. R
Goondi
Gootdi Hill
Main North Coast
Ran
Adelaide Co
Urium
Mourilyan Harbor
Mourilyan Mills
Bie Carro
Pyrmont
Suger
Cairns
Townsville
Boundert
Assembly Ructions Over Free Rail Passes Bill
In the NS Assembly early today the Railways Bill faced clashes as amendments from the Council were debated. Minister Ball defended reinstating a clause granting lifelong free rail passes to members serving three Parliamentary terms, while Mr. Fuller argued for recognition of experienced MPs. The motion to reinsert the clause passed amid tension, ending with Mr. Molesworth staging a disruption and shouting that the chamber faced a dirty trick.
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Dee
Ball
Fuller
Censland
Dooley
Centam
Balls
Molesworth
Chamber
Heavy Rain Spreads Across Queensland Coast
Light to heavy rain fell along the coast from Mackay northward and across eastern Carpentaria. Thunderstorms accompanied the Northern rains with readings led by Atherton 152, Innisfail 138, Ayr 125 and Bowen 125. Conditions remained generally fine in southern coastal regions.
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Hiffe
Carpentaria
Atherton
Innisfal
Ayr
Bowen
Mackay
Tennis Sisters Involved In Fatal Car Crash
Dabho, Dee 1 single seater motor car struck a rot in Tenterfeki last night and overturned. Narra Veo was killed outright while her sister Dorothy and Denis Barton were seriously injured. The two sisters are well known tennis players.
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Dabho
Dee
Tenterfeki
Narra Veo
Dorothy
Denis Barton
Inquiry Ordered After Innisfail Police Assault Allegation
At the Johnstone Shire Council meeting in Innisfail, a letter from El Arish cane farmer Williams described an assault by police at Innisfail Barracks and arrest for drunkenness. Councillors urged inquiry, calling for Commissioner of Police to attend Innisfail to lead an inquiry and address alleged brutality.
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Johnstone Shire
Williams
el Arish
E. Connors
Roy Grean
Warruwbullen
Fred
Drekenness
Pam
Connors
Casto
Jnnisfail
Theodore
Mater
Willman
Mnun
Goondi
Home Secretary
Stevie
Teachers Union weighs returns soldiers preference debate
Brisbane December conference of the Queensland Teachers Union resumed with discussion on whether to give preference to returned soldiers. A motion supporting preference drew comments. A Faint opposed it, while Collings argued soldiers had fair educational treatment. Vote carried, 4 to 2.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Teachers’ Union
Robertson
A. Faint
Gayndah
Collings
Central
Full Court Rules for Deane Led Brickmakers Case
The Full Court delivered judgment in the appeal by Deane Led brick makers against the War Service Pensions Commissioner over a breach of contract for bricks for returned soldiers homes. Maier claimed 2000, but the court ordered damages to be decided by arbitration and then allowed the plaintiff’s verdict, setting aside the lower judgment with costs.
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Deane
Brickmakers
War Service Ponies
Maier
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