Icelandic Company Faces Recruitment Dispute in New Guinea
Sydney reports a dispute over recruitment terms for local workers by the British New Guinea Development Co. The firm claims £34,000 spent in Sew Guspee and recruiters’ fees over £5000 for 180 boys, with a three year term previously agreed. Authorities now seek a one year limit, risking company actions.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Metcalfe
British New Guinea Development Co
Hhis
Walli
Wetentfe
Burglars Abroad in Sydney Apartments
Two armed men broke into two Mosman houses early Saturday, terrifying a female occupant and stealing a handkerchief after threats. A separate Spit Road home was entered by the same intruders, where two residents slept. one woke, money was asked, and the intruders fled after the occupant showed resistance, taking nothing.
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Sydsey
Jagmery
Aquatic Club Race Sees Dauntless Take Overall Win
In a foggy Sunday event for J. Doyle’s trophy, Dauntless triumphed as the first home finisher at 1 30 4, with Rainbow retiring amid gear issues. Final standings after deductions list Dauntless, Rowe, Motel Tl, Model Tl, Austral, Elsie, and Thelma among the top finishers, with heavy sea and shifting wind noted.
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Dauntless
Rainbow
Thelma
Hisse
Tummy
Masel T
Rowe
Austral
Mode
Fisie
Elsie
Pediam Ay
Model Ld
Interstate match report Victoria versus Tasmania in Melbourne
In the interstate contest held in Melbourne on January 11, Tasmania batted first and were all out in their innings. Victoria reached 172 in their second innings as Tasmania took four wickets in the second innings.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Tasmania
Carlton and Occidental clash at Norman Park in cricket
At Norman Park on Saturday the Carlton team struggled as Occidentals built a lead. Carlton was dismissed for 19 as McManis and Carter took key wickets. Occidental, holding a 107-run lead after the first innings, later won by an innings and some runs.
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Carltons
Occdodale
McMane
Car
S&s
Carlton
Occidental
Dougherty
Ryan
I Paulsen
Carter
Stillgee
Carter Walsh
Carter Lepinath
Hamilton
H.o.w
McManis
Kock
St. Anderson
WeManis
Foster
Nsievecennen Frost
Bo.w
MeManis
DCMR
Peices Neccreece Undsen
Sunita
Bowling Motes and the Bowler's Changing Sets
A humorous look at bowlers excuses and changing bowls. The piece notes how players switch to new sets light or heavy to gain advantage, often blaming the equipment rather than skill, and how the best players keep a single trusted set. It attributes the variance to mood, weather, and perceived bowl quality.
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Athime
Tom Browns
Brown
Amed
Indy
Wold
Haus
Sm Oll
Indietacai Ais
Queensland Defeats Victoria in Interstate Match
In January at Drisbane the Interstate match saw Victoria fail to threaten Queensland's second innings. Queensland reached the required runs for victory with all wickets intact, winning by zero wickets. Queensland bowlers McDonald and Stephens starred as Victoria collapsed, with notable performances from McDonald who took multiple wickets and five for 22.
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Drisbane
Victoria
Fac
Queensland
Witkers
Tonings
Haracan
B. McDonald
Mining Fatality at Mount Morgan Mine
In Bovorahampton on January 7, a miner named John Over Griffiths was killed when an explosion tore him apart in the Mount Morgan mine. John Dot McCoy, a married man, was seriously injured as the charge exploded before workers could escape.
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Bovorhampton
John Over Griffiths
Mount Morgan
John Dot McCoy
What the Church has Lost
A reader letter questions church state and credibility, arguing the church has lost spirit, resemblance to its founders, and the imprimatur of trust. It notes public indifference, criticizes leaders, and concludes that despite failures, God’s omnipresence remains undeniable.
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Finnsleigh Pate Fund
Georgetown Amateur Dramatic Company
Tinaroo
Barrow Shire
Hopkins and Butterworth
Cooper & Co
Mareeba
Jamieson
Cairns Shire Council
A. Abdullah
Hives and McCaul
Cairns Town Council
Cairns Railway - Trafic
Loto
Cairns Harbor Board
Dillon
Cairns
J. WH. Burgess
Carl A. Jonsson
Henry Will
Ania
Ste
World News and Local Topics Highlights
This weekly issue surveys international events including Antwerp bombardment imagery, Cairns Hospital and ambulance leadership, and provincial correspondence. It blends sporting summaries, mining and industrial intelligence with regional features and cultural notes, aiming to inform and engage readers.
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Cable and Telegram
Ammunition for the Enemy War Target
Melbourne Age urges stopping metal and ore exports to Germany as crucial to curtail arms supply. It cites rifles artillery and ammunition needs, warns neutral trade aids Berlin, and appeals readers to report any shipments through Commonwealth Dispute or Attorney General channels.
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Germany
Gaijan
Vemtereda
Vemline
Grrmag
Commonwealth
Dislerce Department
Melbourne “Age
Carranza Forces Occupy Mexico City Amid Retreat
Chaos in Mexico City as Carranza loyalists recapture the capital while Villa retreats southward. An attempt by General Ibbregon to enter the city failed. perpetrators escaped. A separate report mentions a plan to send troops to Strasburg and support an Australian enterprise employing Australians at Australian wages.
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Mexico City
Jasuars
Carranzades
Villa
Strasburg
Eaenkey
Letter from Mrs Hanson Praises Hair Growth Treatment
A Toowoomba resident Mrs Hanson reports a successful hair treatment claim. She says baldness and grey hair improved after starting the remedy, with new hairs appearing and natural color returning. The advertisement promises free examination, a lengthy follow up, and a guarantee of cure or no charge.
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Dese Hanson
Bellemont
Koenig Street
Toowoomba
Commercial Brisbane Market Report
January 29 Fenwick and Co report salesmen in Brisbane note free butchers hides fully identified higher demand. Topped market at 154 and sold 174. Calf skins slightly easier yearlings firm. Sheep prices dearer.
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Brisbane
Fenwick and Co
Sheepakina
Cavalry Charge at Thulin Medalist Gun Rescue
Private Pielding recounts a night action near Thulin Belgium as Captain Crenfell saves the guns. Guards dash to report as German forces loom, guns blaze, infantry engages, and a perilous cavalry charge unfolds with heavy losses and harrowing effort to prevent a gun capture.
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Cusen
Royal Leocurs
Thulin
Belgium
Crenfell
Bus
the Daily Mail
Faded recollection of Grenfell urging volunteers to save the guns
A veteran account recalls Captain Grenfell urging volunteers to defend guns under heavy fire. Despite horse loss and barbwire entanglements, the group pressed toward the batteries and, amid rising shellfire, followed Grenfell to a risky withdrawal. The narrator notes two men earned the Victoria Cross.
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