No Material Change in Brisbane Election Returns
Brisbane reports show no material change in electoral returns as votes from various divisions are tallied. The Electors Office lists names and partial tallies including representatives and incomplete counts, with several divisions pending final results.
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Brisbane
Eran
Foote Adamson
saQip
Glasgow
BRG
May
Notga
Finlayson
McDonmaht
Page
Tanco
Mantes Y
Morton Wienholt
Misty
Sam Sharse
Attitude of Bargaining in Melbourne and Hobart
In Melbourne discussions reveal unresolved ideals of the Farmers' party and looming recounts as votes are tallied for the House of Representatives and Senate. Tasmanian results show Mr. Jevee Foster poised for the second vacancy, with minimal chance for the Caneus party to gain a seat.
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Melbourne
Dee
Jo W WC Hill
Ferers Unioh
Fe Pelmea
Per
Hughes
Brisbane
Kerby
Wily McGrath
Senate
Hobart
Jevee Foster
Caneus Party
Charleville Police Face Public Protest Over Realee Garrison
In Charleville on December 3 police, led by Sub-Inspector Harlan, refused to fully answer demand for action against a realee garrison amid town protests. Deputation and merchants pressed Home Secretary and Mr Coyne for measures to protect townspeople as property damage occurred during earlier disturbances.
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Farlewille
Coun
Harlan
Starr
Guan
Neore Warteng
Barla
Mane
Ceruu
Unsatisfactory Prospect for New South Wales Wheat
NSW Secretary Sir George Fuller warned of a worrisome wheat outlook in New South Wales. He said state exports were insufficient and the shortage would require imports from other states, signaling greater reliance on external supply than in rival states.
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Sydney
Geo. Fullay
Wonton Fm Nsw
Fire destroys Cheathley Hall and Hazleton meat shop
A fire at Che Cheatley s Hall and nearby Hazleton meat export shop caused total destruction. Firefighters battled flames as bystanders watched. Authorities estimated the loss at about £50.
Engineers Strikes Halt Work and Unemployment Rises
Reports from Melbourne Sydney show broad strike impact across industries. Engineers walkout drives unemployment, with 1000 plus idle workers in Sydney and 45 000 tons tendered for Melbourne trade. Brewery and Broken Hill miners join longer shocks, as wage talks and furloughs unfold amid coal rationing and ship line pay raises.
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Sydney
Dee Qo
Federated Firemen’s
O'S
IY 38
Comis
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Central Coal Record
Victoria Marine Engineers’ Institute
Brisbanes Marine Strike Tentatively Delayed for Holidays
BRISBANE Dec 9 A settlement pause appears likely as marine engineers seek an inquiry from the Queensland branch to send a delegate to Sydney. An Acting Secretary is expected to represent Jurensland as talks continue, with several interstate ships sailing this week including Wyandra and Bunninggong. Kanowna may sail to Sydney Saturday for lay up.
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Briskane
Marine Engineers
Engineers’ Organisation
Queensland
Institute
Sudney
Firther
Douglas
Jurensland
Brisbane
Cairns
Strike of mutic engineers stalls Sydney shipping
In Sydney on December 30 the strike of marine engineers showed little early development after the New Year. The Institute of Marine Engineers said most were marking time. one Sydney company agreed to concede higher wages, allowing its steamers to be manned. Vessels held up include Wandilla Niagara Karoola Cooma Wakitipa Perth Gabo Levuka Tavinni Kyogle Swallow Marjorie Allinga Kadina Riverina Mal Timaru and a Norfolk Island-bound ship that arrived via Newcastle.
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Sydney
Mutic
Teller
Shippin
Wandilla
Niagara
Karoola
Cooma
Wakitipa
Perth
Gabo
Levuka
Tavinni
Kyogle
Swallow
Marjorie
Allinga
Kadina
Riverina
Mal
Timaru
Ben Ten Tee
Son Ndona
Norfolk Island
Newcastle
Wun of Marine
Wessauled
Institute of
Mame En i Senedd
Mercantile Marine
Mil
Queensland Premier signals near end to session
The premier said the impending session would likely last about a month with four daily sittings. Finance would be main business, with the Fair Rents Bill and the For Prices Bill likely advanced. The Tramway Purchase Bill needs further review as takeover prep in September looms.
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Eris
House
Igzo
J. Coyng
Jibbenbar
Arseniie
Finelly
New South Wales
West Australia
Victora
South
Queensfina
Fibelly
Sydney
Ske Strathheld
New York
San Francisco
Melbourne
Adelande
Perth
Hobart
Queensland Railway Department
England
Australia
Dublin Inquest Finds Soldier Shot Civilian Victim
At Dublin an inquest jury found Lawrence Kennedy a laborer was shot. He had complained of maltreatment at a military barracks and died after treatment in hospital. The jury said Kennedy was shot while going toward a military patrol and blamed the military for heartless conduct.
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London
Dee
Dublin
Lient
Get Ee Ee Aeuty
Lawrence Kennedy
Kennedy
Meteor Fireball Spotted Over Victoria Causes Tremor
In Melbourne on a December morning residents near Navarra saw a large star like fireball shoot from the southern sky toward the earth. A tremor was felt and a distant thunder like noise accompanied the event, with reports of the phenomenon spreading across a wide area.
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Melbourne
Navarra
Aes
Pheneaee
Eoe
Fiame urged to abandon pact of Londen over talat plan
Several newspapers call on the government to drop Fiame and halt plans to carry out the Pact of Londen, criticizing the approach and urging a new course for policy.
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Rome
Fiame
Talat
Londen
Total Wreck At Cape Race Claims All Aboard
The Derm Dutch steamer Agton Van Driel was wrecked at Cape Race with all aboard lost. Officials report the tragedy as a total loss and extend condolences to families affected by the maritime disaster.
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Halifax
Agton van Driel
Cape Race
Spain Delayed Central Powers Entry by U S Aid
Rear Admiral Becker, former naval attaché in Madrid, says he and aides blocked Spain joining the Central Powers. He states their efforts helped keep Spain out of the war, though progress was hampered.
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Washington
Becker
Madrid
Spain
Cme
Am- Falrid
Floods Rise in Paris Amid Rising Seime River
December 29 Paris faces rising Seime as flood fears spread. Inundations threaten landmarks and bridges and parts of the city brace for potential damage.
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Seime
Paris
Cane-Et Te Effect On The Beetles
Brisbane reports on cane rule investigations to the General Superintendent of Sugar Experiment Stations. Dr Tilingworth notes drought strains cane, yellowing leaves, and limited insect activity. He cites Herbert River frost relief, Mossman’s normal rainfall, and Johnstone River drought impact on cane health.
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Brisbane
Tilingworth
Greenhills
Herbert River
Mossman
Johnstone River
Engine repair delays for Sir Ross Smith flight
In Charleville Mec two the damaged engine of Sir Ross Smith’s aeroplane is being removed to day by Bennett and Shiers motor lorry to Charleville railway station. Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keath Smith will go to Ipswich workshops on Thursday next. Sir Reos Sampth will go to Melbourne for expert mechanics. The Brisbane Mayor Alter McMaster invited a visit with a public reception, but Ross-Smith thanks him and says he will visit Brisbane after engine repairs begin.
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Charleville
Ross Smith
Bennett and Shiers
Ross-Smith
Keath Smith
Ipswich
Thoreday
Reos Sampth
Melbourne
Exnere
Keith Soil
Brisbane
Alter McMaster
Brishane
Ineiimne
West Brishane
Ross-Soith
Old Age Pensions Succinct Increase Granted
Melbourne announces a substantial rise in old age pensions effective fourteen days after New Year. The fortnightly pension climbs from twenty five to thirty shillings, boosting support for Australian pensioners.
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Melbourne
Dee
Australia
Jem Charman Released From Brisbane Gaol On Christmas Day
A judicial fact from Townsville notes that Jem Charman, jailed for three years for taking part in the Rooney shop raid during the Jumelas riots, was released from Brisbane Gaol on Christmas Day.
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Townsville
Dreon
Wood
Tela
Jem Charman
Rooney
Jumelas
Brisbane
A Mighty Change in Brisbane Election Totals
The Justice Department received a correction from the returning officer of Leichhardt by lacus. The altered totals now show Foley Ye as the updated result.
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Brisbane
Dec
Justice Department
Lacus
Foley
Drowning at Melbourne during sudden storm claims youth
A light vessel carrying a group of youths near St Kilda was overwhelmed in heavy rain. One occupant, 18 year old James Copper Lee, drowned as others were rescued in a perilous ordeal. Parents reside at St Kilda.
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Melbourne
James Copper Lee
St. Kilda
Isolated Gulf Faces Communication Strain and Whisky Demand
Government work on easing Gulf isolation advances slowly with no solution yet. The speaker warned that cutting ports from Sydney would be serious, noting incomes never suffice for desired goods, including a reasonable quantity of Dewar’s Whisky.
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Gulf
Sydney
Colonial exhibit ends after steady display
A local exhibition themed on colonial era artifacts closed after a two week run. Organizers reported strong community interest with visitors from nearby towns and schools. The event highlighted period costumes, tools, and recreations, drawing several educational tours.
Coal Shortage Hits Berlin Industry Hard
Berlin reports a coal shortage disrupting factory work and daily life, with mills and power plants operating at reduced capacity as imports lag and supply lines strain utilities and transportation.
Townsville Turf Club Race Names and Handicaps Report
Townsville City racing results list trial and flying handicaps across five and six furlongs, with divisions and numerous horse names misread in OCR. Key horses include Khond and Ventured in early divisions and Bruck and Tranby Lad in later races, with various odds-like figures and mis-spaced entries reflecting a busy meeting at Townsville.
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Townsville
Decco
Townsville Turf Club
Khond
Strakanto
Vorrigh
Palldale
Enlaws
Posieua
Mhanfur
A. V.C
Uncle Bill
Shastre
Beano So
Deirnal
Easylite
Obresford
Ventured
Ronnie Haran
la Triet
Bush Rat
Bruck
Tranhy Lad of
Rancho
Admiral Beatty G
Gentle Jack
Burmracui
Ichibyel So
Maverlinck
Retinue BelLorcher’s Man
Wiedown
Widewong
BEISHANE New Year meet second day fees listed
December 30 report of fees for the second day of the Tlamas ad New Year meeting to be held Thursday. The program includes trials and hurdles with numerous horse entries such as Nesta Knight Basilera Lord Dew borough Elsie Graham Myrade Silver Tress Eurylochins Swin Lady Patrice Serenader Little Chw. Sparry Syphar plus many more. Handicaps cover trial welter, second novice, and feature events with listed contenders and distances from 7 furlongs to 1 mile.
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Beishane
Thorerlay
Cane King
Tron
Novlamayne
Handiay
Farlenes
Meridon Spa
Mattanata
Galas
Burren
Sylvan
Walk On Steely
Lancome
Griezty
Don Scorn
Sysola
Beadbory
Velveteen
Piffel
Sparkle Yet
Sons Farm
Sarrial
Yank
Nairn
Sobrima
Shell Shock
Stable Girl
Carranza
Rita K
Orcadian
Sie Cyrus
Lar Spec
Littlebourne
Fayal
Racing Times At Ascot Report From Training Track
Brisbane notes describe a busy Ascot training morning with numerous horses clocking varied distances. Times include Major Shannon and Lord Belgium five furlongs in 1 4 4, Lincomne six furlongs in 2 1 8, Waikiki five furlongs in 1 1 8, Rita K seven furlongs, Son of the Desert six to seven furlongs, and other entries such as Eiffel, Sollier's March, and Golden Sunset posting strolls and sprints across multiple lengths and distances.
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Brisbane
Dee An
Ascot
Major Shannon
Lord
Belgium
Lincomne
Waikiki
Carranza
Cane King
Rita K
Nat
Son of the Desert
Rea
Litthebourne
Fayal
Serenader
Golden Sunset
Traction Lady Get
Lord Des
Palais
Mate
la Wallacre
Yank
Flerralt
Ais Horstone
Silver Tress
Helldon Spa
Fez
Walk Ch
Syconnelle
King Vol
Falstaff
Trial TeaT Midseacner at Eeg's Farm Campente
A fragmentary report notes a trial involving TeeT Midseacner and Golden Two at Eeg's Farm Campente Orcadian. Names appear garbled but point to a local agricultural or racing event with specific participants and locations.
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Brisbane
Fateepec
Golden
Cepanel
Eres
Campaign for Universal Teaching in Australia
Melbourne Pec 9 reporters describe a meeting of swimming representatives from life saving associations across Australia. They plan a state by state campaign to make swimming and life saving teaching compulsory. The effort aims to improve public safety through standardized aquatic training nationwide.
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Melbourne
Pec
Australa
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