Federal Parliament session in Canberra discusses referendum timing
The February 15 session notes Thompson proposing a later date for a constitutional referendum this year with a view to ensuring any pre amendments could be held by next year. Ministers debate vaccination influenza risks and quarantine measures as Howse affirms precautions and no current epidemic alarms.
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Howe of Representatives
Thompson
House
Iutention
Mr. Thompson
Great Britain
Pacine Islands
Australia
Neville Howse
Argyle
Europe
America
Second Reading Debate on Transport Workers' Bill 1920
Canberra February 15 the second reading debate on the Transport Workers Bill 1920 featured Mr Bruce defending the measure as continuation of promises to regulate acts and protect volunteers while criticising Labour for delays and claims of coercion. Mr Scullin condemned unemployment and urged action on the unemployment insurance report, with tensions over water front labour disputes and industrial peace. The exchange highlighted political fault lines and the government’s haste in pushing the bill.
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Canberra
Bruce
Labour
Scullin
Australia
Act
Labor
Brace
Federation
Scuflin
Tam
Hofne
Senators Surprised as Adjournment Shocks Opposition
In the Senate today after the Forestry Bureau Bill was dealt with Opposition members were startled when Sir George Peatie moved the adjournment of the House. The next notice paper item on the Public Service Arbitrator determination was expected to be continued by the Opposition.
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Bruce
West
Australia
Canberra
Senate
Forestry Bureau
George Peatie
House
Public Service
Hambledon Growers and Conference Move
Hambledon Mill Cane Suppliers' Committee met at Cairns office with E A Atherton chairing. Atherton elected delegate to Brisbane march conference. a general meeting at Woree on February 23 to discuss overproduction and other matters was approved. Secretary to notify W M Simmonds and report earnings to associations. Levy for next season set at one eighth of a penny per ton, half the prior two years.
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Hambledon Mill
Cairns
E. A. Atherton
Fleming
Moore
Holyoake
Mann
Browne
Thomson
Atherton
Queensland Canegrowers’ Association
Brisbane
Woree
W. M. Simmonds
Samar Producers’ Association
Queensland Canegrowers’ Council
Hambledon
Etheridge Shire Council Meeting Notes At Georgetown
The Etheridge Shire Council held a general meeting at Georgetown on Wednesday the 6th. Present were Drs H Best chairman J A Stewart deputy chairman G B Sloane Ped racini H MecCrystal RA J E Clark and others. Correspondence covered reinforced concrete bridges at Little River and Pleasant Creek deemed impracticable. Gilbert River link would not occur and shire boundaries may affect locations. Accounts totaling £212 15 3 posted for payment. balance £33 14 0. A plan to charge 5 shillings for hall generator use was approved. road works included Forsayth Einasleigh and new branch road inspection for future order. A list of rate arrears to be produced next meeting and a vote of thanks closed the session.
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Georgetown
H. Best
J. A. Stewart
G. B. Sloane
Pedracini
H. MecCrystal
R.A. J. E. Clark
Kershaw
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Pleasant Creek
Stewart
MecCrystal
Gilbert River
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Carpentaria Downs
Einasleigh
Taylor
P. T. Michelmore
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J. Campbell
Kidston Sanitary
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Kidston
R. McDowall
Abindgon Downs
Abingdon Road
McCrystal
Stewart and Clark
Forsayth-Einasleigh
Dr. Sloane
Ganger J. Bethel
K. Johns
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