War Service Homes Debate Targets Royal Commission
At a public meeting in War Service Homes Victoria, Mr Ashworth of the Victorian Haployerst Federation led a motion urging a Royal Commission into ex Commissioner Cal Walker and related matters. The motion spanned alleged misuses by the ex-minister and the Governor, bank involvement, and the handling of war service homes and sawmills. The motion passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil.hourne
Krave
Ade
Haines
Mrr
Ashwnrd
Victorian Haployerst Federation
Wiel Court
Cal. Walker
Denison Miller
Sir Denison Miller
Victoria
Southeads
Ky la Driver
Queensland
Athen Swell Tran Rontewet
Varchians
Oregani
Melbourne
Quee and Fimber Co
Royal Commission
Me Ashworth
Walker
Thoroughbred Racing Weights and Entries at Herberton Meeting
Sporting notes list weights and entrants for the Herberton J.C trials and Albion Desk weights at Brisbane. The dense card names horses such as Young Demas, Lady Kidinalt, Kudor cam, and Britannique along with distances and weights. Readers see a snapshot of track fields, handicaps, and participant lineups for December racing events.
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Brishane
Te Albion
Lady Kidinalt Og
Hecate
Mulrog
Kvornt Hing Ral
Sunny Ere
Kudor
Cam AY
Spreadeagle
Lady Vurly
Some ‘Spear
Dudleigh
Bachelor Lad
Ad. Kumaras
Scotland
Kgorl
Choneli
Gila Violet Veilely
Auturn Ayr
Serf
Loyal Sara
Shwe
Endear
Aran
Britannique
King Pat
Land Ranger
Tendale
Park Plate
Nod
Abyul
Taranto
Kenitbrook
Raseal
Dington
Ship
Lochiel Dhu
Hark Purse
Chvema
Caldy Cricket Association Rally Sets Cairns Carnival Plans
A chaotic report notes the Caldy Cricket Association arranging a Christmas carnival in Cairns. Officials debate public sentiment as fans plan to attend the event amid nationwide travel concerns and calendar conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calrny, Cricket Association
Calrnis
Boxing Display Postponed by Weather in Hastings
Boxing event planned for tonight in Hastings is postponed due to worsening weather. The Montague Armfulance benefit committee announced the change, with claims that the display by Tom and Basil could not proceed.
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Joring
Eamonton
Valedictory event honors church temperance workers
An elderly valedictory was delivered for Mrs. Sedgwick and Mrs. McCathint amid a Presbyterian church gathering. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dickson and other local workers, with music by the United Choir and remarks praising debt-fighting and community service. Evening featured songs, receptions, and a formal farewell as rain began to fall.
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Mra
McCathint
Mev
Sedgwick
Mg. Dickson
Walsh
Srewall
Samways
Mise Dickson
Mra Samwaye
Amd
Mies Dickson
Ata
Weld
Pav Gu
Mesdain MI. Lawson
Edwards
Emalis
Perance
Beth Rd Wood
Presbyterian Church
Han
United Choir
Love
Jareaba
Ti Vinci
Gamine
Alec
Cooma
Nhae
Cairns District Hospital Committee Meeting Minutes
Cairns District Hospital committee met on Wednesday night with members including Felton Smith Jacobs Mure riot Ackers Taylor and secretary Mr E Blackmore. Reports from Home Secretary Department and Geneva Manager noted, and matters included hospital endowment funds and aboriginal payment discussions. Hospital statistics for November shown. admissions 178, discharges 181, deaths 13, remaining 66. X ray plant status praised. radiographer appointment and engineer oversight approved.
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Cairna District Hospital
Geneva
Crave
Murphy
A. U
Gordonvale
Tasker
Cairns
Thos
O'Donnell
M. Jainlewon
Next Mont
Overah
Allen
D. Dillon
Tanuan
Lanuan
N-Rey
Mn Lake
Reparations talks review Germany's economic capacity
London December 21 Alliend experts briefed the Prime Ministers on reparations questions and Germany's ability to pay. The official communique notes the conference examined Germany's resources for meeting obligations and considered ways to improve overall European economic conditions.
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London
Alliend
Rathenas
Germany
Britain
Burope
Customs Forwarding and Mercantile Broker Notice
Forwarding and mercantile broker on Wharf Street offers quotations for all days of the week. Dipped to ash per te PT cay Nunacala Quorations available for board and fee, with no taxes or extra charges specified.
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Ota
Judge MacNaughton's Views on Prosperity
Judge MacNaughton said the present conditions in the industry were far below average prosperity. He indicated a possible rise in wages or prices would be needed to lift overall prospects and that the investigation would determine the best path to improve output and living standards.
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Macnaughton
Brisbane
Jvil MacNaughton
France Rejects Hughes Naval Ratio At Washington Conference
France refuses the 175000 ton capital ship ratio proposed by J E Hughes during the Washington Conference. The talks address reduction in defensive ships including torpedo boats and marines.
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Washington
France
J. E. Hughes
French Difficulty Looms Over Briand Instructions
A morning report notes Britain hopeful that the French difficulty will be overcome though there is uncertainty about M. Briand's instructions. The vague dispatch hints at diplomatic friction and possible shifts in policy as talks proceed.
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Ngton
M. Briand
Local Weather Forecast With Rain Expected
Weather notes indicate continuous rainfall and thunderstorms in parts with southerly to easterly winds. Forecast mentions a heavy downpour occurring Tuesday afternoon, easing by Wednesday morning, and remaining humid with variable skies.
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Calvin
Tims
Pont OF Fer
Brisbane
Parse Gulf Cowry
Tent
Coaktowe
Mahinda
Bivtay Mornieu
Mareeba Rainfall Report Shows Light Steady Rain
Light steady rain fell at Mareeba and surrounding areas on Wednesday. Rain gauges recorded about 14 quarts, then clearing by late afternoon. Local observers noted the weather briefly unsettled before easing.
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Marcelanday Ta Wrelack
Judge Macnashaton Reading Briswane Case Details
A garbled report describes Judge Macnashaton reading a railway award interpretation at St Andrew's workshop dispute. It mentions employees, pay for cup liners, rails, and whether workers should have a holiday, with references to commissioners and workshop terms. The fragment lacks clear dates or places beyond St Andrew's and a vague setting.
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Briswane
Inder Macnacghtan
Areine Amr
St Andrew's
Claiie
Alleged Libel and Unionist Concerns Dominate Sydney News
Melbourne reports claim a libel suit against Jay Terry’s associates for 48000 involves the Argus and a September issue. Sydney notes factory closures alarming the Tradex Union, with engineers. An estimated 500 workers may lose wages as plants shut, signaling rising costs and export pressure.
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Melbourne
Jay Terry Bee
Wilson and Mackinnon
Argna
Argia
Qelo
Terry
Under secretary for lands department sought in brief notice
Applications close today for the Under Secretary of Lands post left vacant by Mr Board who retires at month end after years of service. The ad notes a call for candidates and mentions expected preliminary examinations and the appointment process.
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Siaast
Acing Aviat
Crear
Illegal Executions Leave Testimony Shaken Senate Hearing
Washington witnesses describe illegal executions of wartime soldiers in France. Servicemen testify twelve executions at one camp and claim twenty eight corroborating officers supported the alleged acts. Details include lack of proper uniforms and secret executions amid petty quarrels during battles.
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Washington
Welson
France
Cius
Cold stores to be erected in Hamilton protested by firms
Dre 21 Ma Forgan Switch announced that despite representations by operative companies the government would proceed with completing the Hamilton cold stores. The companies had requested distance restrictions, but these were not approved. Mr Smith noted the companies would act as they wished, yet would seek the government’s approval.
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Brisbane
Dre
Forgan
Operative Coys
Hamilton
Crs
Smith
Els
Inside the Cup and Other Attractions at the Palace Theatre
A Palace Theatre program lists Taym The Inside of the Cup as a feature, plus a King of the Circus episode, a Burton travelogue, a two part scream comedy, and a Christie comedy with Habby Vernon. Natalie star turns in Lovey Laws Gloam with a dramatic tale of hardship and aspiration.
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Alga
Palace
Smimt
Richard Gare
Elden
Lin
Chlme Picture Palace
Natalie
Natalie Ile Jormine
Tom Chandler
Hinnerth
Abe
Habby Vernon
Turina
Caiene Piceurer
Forget-Me-Not Greetings From An Odd Verse
Fragmentary text appears to mix phrases about a door, gold chain, and vague visions. The passage resembles stray lines or corrupted OCR with scattered names and garbled terms. No clear event, person, or structured report is extractable for a coherent news item.
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WAR Service Homes
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman
Hays
Vapore
the House of Economy
Sporting
Merberton
C. Weights
Cit
Towres
Ante Wright
Wildare
Tiady
Giawk
Glencork
Poative
Guten
Ate Signal
Cady Hob
Silent Bill
Sachin
Runwell
Jon Marten
Rantey
Saite
Proportion R. Crock Hantienn
Sand Marten
CNA
Paty Womby
Nun Dee Mae Pal Phil Nolan Rio
Belfast
Ark
Ghenen
Dewshen
Marauder
Vatlo
Dettime
Joatle
Hlnck Angue
Plougttin
Lady Bol
Ranwell AO
Maater
Praverti
Fe Aie Borierg
Young Demts
Albion Park
D'arcy’s
Oxford
Pipci Tnt
J. W. Darcy
Shields Street
Ben Int
Costin
Mareeba
Wink Telephone
Wiigtont
Abbi Street
Cass
North Queemaland
Crare
Emporia
Stalionery
Fency Goods
Saoher’sa
Calms Cricket Association
Boxing
Eamonton F
Wilamean
Basil
Hrishane
Stalin
Tom Wiaupinon
Bay
Cairns District Hospital
Moray Ilant
AE. Abel
AE Abel
Fopporite Ausn
Babinda
Sehr
Ig van Albair
New South, Wales
Andervice
Zenith
Burns, Philp
Sydney
Nestea
Vis
Tomaderry
Glendon
Lands Department
Murr
Entertainments
Lansing
Feve Tor
Criene
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