Rumored government plans and salary talk before May election
The Life of Parliament in Brisbane notes speculation of a more settled government and a push to raise MPs salaries. It says opposition members especially think raises will be discussed in the campaign, though not in the government’s official program. Elections are expected in May.
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Brisbane
Amodgst
Tanawm
Tate
Mer Town
Kagielaek
Wie
Carly Execs
Tew
Warner
Money for All Protest Speech at Victorian Employers Meeting
Melbourne February 2 at the first executive committee meeting of the Victorian Employers Federation for the new year a resolution was agreed. It protests the federal government using money sent by England during wartime for political trade union purposes and asserts funds should benefit the general body workers.
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Melbourne
Victorian Fuployers Federation
England
Australia
Shipping Arrivals February 2 From Tongsville
List of passengers aboard the Mocrlyan under Captain Miinehane bound from Tongsville with a long roster of travelers and children. Australian Steam Ships Limited acts as agents for the arrivals and carriers.
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Mocrlyan
Miinehane
Tongsville
James Ashford
Castle
Lewis
Heddan
Lorbert
Carswell
Pahes
Lawrence
Stone
Lamond
Foster
Grow
Culbert
Abel
McMahon
Willame
Moir
Misses McGulliver
McCoombe
Wallace
Inghem
Robinson
Cusson
Eric
Williams
C. Scott
Heiden
J. Johnson
Lynch
E. Camp
Fast
Kidd
W. Jackson
Wright
Abbott
Blackburn
Pain
Pearce
Bonsfead
Kirby
Grimwood
Carnwell
Hobinson
Faber
W. Avery
J_ Worth
Potter
B. Francis
Trainey
J. Miller
J. McPhee
HB. Watt
G. Preston
J. Hoper
X_ Ellis
J. Smith
A. Short
Cassell
Heo
Emmerson
Williamson
Mopper
Row
MR. Jones
BR. Craig
M. Healey
Kugelmann
Hayes
Stegman
Lowrie
Hanley
Firth
Grant
W. Beck
Barnett
Burnett
Hanson and Son
Harman
McDowall
Woodward
G. Hawkine
Dodd
Brown
Kelly
Quigan
Martin
Australian Steamships Limited
Admirals Fisher and Sturdee in World War I Naval Turn
The piece recalls Lord Fisher's decisive naval reforms and Admiral Sturdee's role in combating German fleets. It highlights Fisher's strategy, Churchill's wartime administration, and the sinking of German ships near the Falklands, emphasizing the transformation of the British Navy and its lasting impact.
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Star
Admiralty
Whitehall
Lord Fisher
London
Sir Frederick & Or Dee
Falkland Islands
Scharnhorst
Nurnberg
Leipzig
Govisenau
Dresten
Garvin
Dhe Reiser
Mane Tays
Jalmont
Gover
Cig
Ton
Britain
Mr. Churchill
England
Keiser
McAkenna
Hi Sale Accon
Churchill
Brant
Fisher
Acne Mabiers
Yvoung
Ome
von Spee
Fas
Frederick Sturdy
Ube
Fall of Kiso-chau Signals Shift in World Naval Power
The observer notes the rapid reversal of German naval aims after Voranel, with the German fleet confined and shipping trade destroyed. Germany’s plan for a world empire via military force collapses with Kiso-chau’s fall, underscoring Belgium’s cost and the unlikely chance of restitution. The main German fleet is shown as isolated and potentially desperate to seize control of the seas.
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Voranel
Corman
Germany
Jonah
Belgium
Behelom Urges Cairns Band Help For Front Volunteers
Correspondent Behelom attacks critics of volunteers heading to the front and urges a deputation to support the Cairns band. Enclosed is a cheque value 4/2 10 start for a band assistance fund or any fund to back the cause. T Till signs as the sender proposing funds be placed with Exhelon or used to start a local appeal.
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Post
Behelom
Cairns
Extitar
T. Till
Refugee ship spared as engineers reveal sabotage
Special correspondent reports from Rotterdam that a New York liner, used to rescue 130 crew and 4 physicians and 170 refugees, had its pumps destroyed by the former German firm, making the ship seaworthy only through engine crew sworn statements. Officers debated how many refugees would be carried back to New York.
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New York
Earle Harrison
Belgium
Rotterdam
Admiral Ward
Ures
U Tsese
Kip
Ffe
Japanese War Veterans in Hawaii May Be Called to Front
Reports in The Wonolulu Star Bulletin claim Hawaii based Japanese veterans and reservists could be summoned to fight abroad. The piece suggests mass redeployment to Europe Africa and Asia with transports possibly calling at island ports and ships loading arms and supplies for overseas theaters.
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Wonolulu “Ster
Nates
Joapanetie
Egypt
Africa
Odin
Rapenness
Janescy
Is S
Ovensie
Kiawaii
Japan
India
Armel
Europe
Hawaii
Maweij
Sae
Port Arthur
Nowerd
Yallo
Hermes
Great Britain
Janen
Nervics
Hawsii
The Cost of War and Britain’s Fiscal Strength
The piece argues the first year of war costs Britain about £450 million with daily outlays near £1.59 million. It notes Britain’s wealth and compares current expenditure to Pitt’s era, claiming no money trouble and vast national revenue as justification for high spending and borrowing limits.
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Great Britain
Pitt
Ireland
France
Austria
Germany
Roumania
United Kinetam
Wartime Finances and Recovery After the War
The discussion foresees total victory and a costly postwar period. Britain will bear the expense through revenue taxes while the public faces potential capital losses and rising poverty after the conflict ends. Lloyd George urges timely taxation to cover costs.
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Great Britain
Mhancillor
Be Not Soest Bald or Well to Remember The Naw
An unclear and fragmented notice mentions dysmtery stomach pains and a suggestion that something called “naw” will relieve the distress. The text is garbled and ambiguous about people, places, or exact remedies.
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