Miners Granted 14 Day Notices On Coal Crisis
In Sydney on February 15 the Northern coalfields owners served more than 7000 miners with 14 days notice of dismissal to push a reorganisation of the coal industry. Most miners accepted the move quietly though some militants considered an immediate work stoppage. Union leaders plan a meeting in Sydney on Tuesday to discuss the outcome which could affect up to 20 000 workers.
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Sydney
Miners' Federation
Ishman
Ite
CU. McDonald
Met
Northern Colliery Proprietors’ Association
Weather Outlook Delays South Walks Match in England
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest rain and overcast conditions may favor showers and unsettled weather tomorrow. Indications point to a wet wicket with possible delays to the cricket match in England.
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Sydney
England
Senate backs price stabilization for agricultural goods
Paris dispatch reports the Senate approved government measures to stabilize prices for agricultural products. The vote supported balancing farming interests with broader market needs and backed cooperative sales to prevent agricultural collapse.
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Paris
Senate
Busy Week Details Mr Beoch Visit and Megass Future
A bustling schedule outlines W Beoch’s visit and ongoing talks on Megass depending on principals. Discussion covers synthetic silica usage in Australia, factory potential, and regional industrial plans with Mr Horwin from Victoria’s Zanthette Manufacturing Company and others in Cairns and Brisbane.
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MR W. Beoch
Megass
Pti
Australia
Horwin
Zanthette
Arctic Wave Reports Record Ice on Thames River
The Thames is nearly frozen from Richmont to London as icebreakers guard the river. Ice blocks float and jam across the stream, with Lock at Oxford and Henley blocked. Trains report delays from frost as rivers and seas in Europe show extreme winter conditions.
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London
Richmont
iNgenet
Thames Conservatory
Oxford
Henley
Tun Paints
Labour factions expel Waterside official in Brisbane meeting
In Brisbane on February 43 a Labour Party dispute led to the expulsion of AL Brown secretary of the Waterside Union after a Left Wing rally in Extortion Hall where party candidates spoke. Brown had long criticized Labour and wielded influence over the Watersiders' Union.
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Brisbane
Gerund Af Alleset
Labour Party
QCF
AL Brown
Waterside Keeration
Brown
Party
Watersiders’ Union
Ated
Pease
Contested Seamen Case Faces Claims of Framing and Perjury
Proceedings questioned the fairness of the Johnson trial amid allegations that key witnesses were coerced and testimony faked. Mr. Theodore urged a reexamination to seek justice, citing perjured declarations and potential conspiracy between officials and witnesses. affidavits from Andresen and Amundsen surfaced alongside letters signaling animosity and pressure. The Attorney General acknowledged receiving further material from Johnson’s side as rulings proceed.
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Attorne
Ste
Commonwealth
Johnson
Jared Themelves
Johannsen
Theodore
Sorhighae
Powell
Andresen
Mays
Agaist Johanusee
Influenza Death Toll Rises in London Week
London reports a rising influenza death toll with 967 fatalities for the week, up from 962. The record includes testimonies and inquiries involving shipowners, witnesses, and government officials amid a broader inquiry into maritime affairs and emigration.
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London
Weather Brief Breezes Through London and Bognor
Fragmentary report notes cold conditions with several hours of sunshine at Bognor and a fair day overall. Text is garbled but references London and Bognor weather with hints of a church choir event nearby.
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London
Bognor
Cold Blooded Murd ers Strike Chicago Garage Raid
In Chicago on February 4 seven cartage company employees were gunned down at their headquarters by two carloads of attackers using sawn off shotguns. Police link the killings to the so called beer war and say some victims may have been involved in beer running. The shooters fled and no arrests were made.
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Chicago
Cartare
Cartage
Pulverised Coal in Steamers Affects Hororata Voyage
Auckland reports the Hororata arriving from London demonstrates pulverised coal efficiency aboard. The system feeds three of six boilers reducing coal use by two to three tons daily with less cleaning and smoke and steadier firing. Hull stokers note halved smokestack burden and future improvements expected.
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Auckland
Wellington
London
Queensland Parliament Prolonged Prorogation Declared
Brisbane February records note a proclamation delaying the session until April 2. The announcement confirms Parliament will remain prorogued through the new deadline as weather and timing influence the schedule.
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Brisbane
Wether
Queensland
Debate on Mourilyan Harbour expansion dominates Innisfail meeting
Innisfail members urge expediting harbour wharf work citing local unemployment and the need to load sugar. MLA P Pease says tenders are issued and aims to start before the season, arguing Mourilyan Harbour saves costs versus Cairns. Local officials push widening and deepening to handle five to six thousand ton vessels and speed sugar to Sydney or Melbourne.
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Méere
Fat Merce
South Johnstone
Cairns
Mourilyan Harbour
Mourilyan
Sydney
Mel
Monro
Townsville
Pease
Cullen
Callen
Meurilyan
Mr. Pease
Crocodiles Attack at Port Douglas Wharf
A crocodile seized a cow at Jick and Newell's Wharf in Mossman Port Douglas dragging the herd into the water and drowning it. Onlookers report a prior attack a week earlier with a cow lost. Children warned about the danger while some dismiss gator threats as a joke.
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Mossman
Jick & Newell's
Port Douglas
Ermedile
Trotsky's Fate. Prisoner IV in Turkey
Fragmentary report notes Trotsky’s status as prisoner in Turkey with references to Istanbul. Text is garbled, offering no clear dates or outcomes.
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Trotsky
Turkey
Banana Industry Meeting Debates Minister Forgan Smith
After a Banana Sectional Group Committee meeting in Brisbane the deputation to Minister for Agriculture Mr Forgan Smith was met with protest over the handling of the meeting. The committee resolved to draft a letter to Premier McCormack outlining perceived failures of duty and audience.
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Brisbane
Banana
Banana Board
Banana Sectional Group
Forgan Smith
F. Rice
Smith
McCormack
Timber Workers Waver In Melbourne Strike
Melbourne timber workers show unrest as strike pay and work permits spark discontent. Some vow to return to duty while unions fear volunteer labor and further collapse of the timber strike in Melbourne and allied ports. Geelong Harbour Trust employees join in opposition at the wharf.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Geelee
Whit
Geelong Harbour Trust
A.W.U
State Council of Action
Telbourne
Federal finance half yearly figures show increased revenue
Canberra February 15 Dr Earle Page releases Commonwealth receipts and expenditure for the half year ended December 31 1928 excluding business undertakings territories and state payments. Expenditure total for the half year is £210,78180 compared with £206,946,77 last year an increase of £38,844. Revenue for the half year is £261,327,53 up by £1,140,494 from the prior period.
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Canberra
Earle Page
Health Commissioner Dr John Coffey Appointed
Brisbane February 15 Governor in Council appointed Dr John Coffey Commissioner of Public Health in Brisbane and Inspector of the School of Anatomy. Dr Coffey a Victoria native, led Queensland Public Health since 1922 and acted as deputy during Dr Moore’s absences.
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Brisbane
John Coffey
Coffey
Victoria
Department of Public Health
Queensland
J. Moore
Jyne
Moore
W G Conley of Sydney dies at 77 after journalism career
W G Conley of Sydney a junior to director and Hey Mooniva Herald editor died this morning. Born 1868 at Eton Vale Queensland he served 24 years in journalism and became a director of Sydney Hospital and on the Chamber of Commerce council. He was also a key figure in the Rotary Club and was married.
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W. G. Conley
Sydney
Poney
Contes
Hey Mooniva Herald
Titfren
Etonvale
Queensland
Comey
Sydney Hospital
Chan of Commerce
Conley
Singiten Cat
Salvation Army Funds Still Held by Bramwell Booth
London report states General Bramwell Booth maintains control of Salvation Army funds amid telegrams of support and plans next moves. He discusses strategy with family and legal advisers while continuing memoirs and dictating work despite poor health. General Higgins at Sunbury Court coordinates reorganizational efforts and nominating Commissioner Lamb as his deputy.
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London
Bramwell Booth
Higeins
Sunbury Court
Ents
Higgins
Missioner Lamb
General Higgins outlines plan to reform Army finances
London dispatch describes General Higgins stating he may transfer trusteeship of the Army funds to General Booth if needed. He intends appointing commissioners to examine future appointments and all trust questions, with one to decide on gender-related issues and another on trust reforms. Higgins claims one-man control of funds will end and asserts no US control. He notes current salaries and trust funds, and mentions a farewell luncheon with Commissioners and Evangeline Booth praising progress.
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London
Higgine
Booth
Genti
Commons
Higgins
Tam
Matt
General Higgins
General Booth
Evangeline Booth
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