Revelations of the Council Stir Debate in Parliament
The speech centers on the council and government actions as MPs discuss alleged plots and reforms. Names such as Meschey, T J Ryan, D Marrowum, and J W Ter Bet surface amid mentions of the Supreme Court and constitutional amendments. The article notes public reaction, party lines, and calls for swifter action on the amending bill while stressing loyalty to the government.
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Shane
Fee
Bs Tours
Enghere
Angi Sustrahian
Finie
Esse
Pri- Se Enss
Prades Hall
Moshing E
Supreme Court
Deaty
Juste Meschey
T. J. Ryan
Marrowum
J. W
Pyting
Femos
Svees
Amy
Open secret moves governmen t appointments in Queensland
The piece notes a sudden shift as Lennon is named Governor and Theo dore withholds notice from Parliament. It accuses the Caucus of contempt for electors by concealing vital information about a large Council expansion, announced then retracted and carried by a tiny margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Theodore
Lennon
Wan
Eet
Peacp
Parliament
Caueus
Goecus
Shipping Strike in Brisbane Delays Northern Steamer Plans
Feb 20 report from the Institute of Tarme engineers focal branch notes a Sydney dispatch to convene a special meeting next Monday. The steamer Flinders is approved to sail under favorable conditions and likely bound for northern ports next week. Cargo updates cite a Cairns bound steamer from Philp & Co with limited saloon passengers, while the Shipping Controller warns no flour vessels are available from Adelaide due to the strike, despite requests for 690 to 1400 tons.
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Brisbane
Focal
Institute of Tarme
Sydney
Institute
Flinders
W. Collin
Wm. Collin & Sons
Barns, Philp & Co
Cairns
William Clarkson
Hexham
Adelaide
Queensland
Adilaide
Koo Yang crew paid off as fruit canning stalls strike widens
The engineers on the collier Koo Yang handed in their notices, the crew was paid off, and the strike cripples the fruit canning and preserving industry in Adelaide. Pears and peaches cannot be processed due to a white sugar shortage. Delegates will travel to Melbourne to discuss the issue with Mr. Hughes next week.
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Adelaide
Kooyang
Melbourne
Hughes
Wavering Counsels In Marine Engineers Debate
Sydney branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers met to discuss the Commonwealth Government's funds proclamation. No motion was passed as executives outlined the crisis and possible ballots among branches. meetings nationwide are set for tomorrow to decide if control should transfer to the executive.
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Sydney
Institute of Marine Engineer
Queensland Parliament debate on Trade Act and Land Tax Bill
Brisbane February 20 The Legislative Council debated the Prohibition and Trade Act measures and rejected amendments. The Land Tax Act Amendment Bill faced strong objections but passed second reading. Mr Danstan was sworn in as session resumed. The Bowne Valley Many Peaks Munduberra Callide line report was reviewed with plan approval opposed by the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Leahy
Jones
W. J. Danstan
Mage Hannity
Jacor
Legislative Assembly inquiry over losses of marsupial skins
In Brisbane on February debates addressed railways losses of marsupial skins in transit between May 2004 and January 2005. No prosecutions were instigated due to insufficient evidence, while department payments and unclaimed consignments affected the totals. Members raised questions on representation and state canneries, with ministers outlining responses and awaiting estimates discussions.
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Brisbane
Railways
Hodge
de Tent
Marsupial
Department
Swayne
Jst
Othor
Theodore
Bebbington
Clatme
Larcombe
Seate
le Premier
Widestead
Thesdore
Son
Pinmen
Tina
Sigad Tin
New South Wales
Central Sugar Mills Fund
Indus
Collins
Proserpine
Miran mm
W. H. Barnes
Ieee
Sagar
British Soldier’s Misled Arrival Sparks Brisbanes Stranded Plea
A British soldier, his wife and family arrived in Brisbane after paying £35 passage money with the promise of land benefits. He is now landless and stranded, seeking action to prevent more misled arrivals. officials attribute blame to the Overseas Settlement Committee and London agents, while the Queensland Government distances itself from action. The debate covered loan fund accounts and a range of department estimates.
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Eas
Swaree
Ac- Commz
Vowles
England
Brisbane
Australia
Overseas Settlement
London
Queensland
Prishame
Overseas Settlement Comantry
Elphinstone
Overseas Settlement Committee
Iment
Treasury, Lands and Cultural Department
The Russian Welter
The weekly summary reports a Bolshevik offensive in North Russia with Reds pushing forward near the Vera valley and the Vologda railway. Mutiny within a Russian regiment, including death of officers, enabled gains. North Russian Government resigns and transfers power to General Miller. Bolsheviks conscript workers into armies at Kazan Perm Moscow and Chernigov amid mutinies.
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London
Russia
Vera Valley
Vologda
Miller
Adriatic War Policy and Senate Treaty Debate
President Wilson maintains his Adriatic stance as Allied moves unfold. The Supreme Court grants Hearst a temporary injunction against the Government selling German ships. The New York Times reports the Senate has paused treaty talks, while Senator Lodge shifts from pressing to possibly retiring the treaty debate.
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Washington
Wilson
Supreme Court
Hearst
New York Times
Senate
Lodge
Council forms commissions to define new boundaries and policing
The Near East dispatch from London reports on February 2 that three commissions have been appointed to map the boundaries of the new reorganization. The council debates troop numbers, policing duties, and who should supply forces, while discussing what rights Turkey should have regarding Constantinople.
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London
Coasi
Eee
Turkey
London bill on possession following burglary rise
London announces a bill by S. E. Short addressing possession rules in response to a sharp increase in burglaries and related crimes. The measure aims to curb theft and strengthen penalties amid the crime uptick.
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London
S. E. Short
Subsidy Estimates for Railways and Foods Declared
London report states Mr Chamberlain puts the current year subsidy to railways at over 4,50,000. The notes also show coal at 4,322,000 and bread at 56,60,000.
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London
Ramwaymer Agreement Reaches Arbitration Stage
Cafetown February 19. The ramwaymer agree to submit their dispute to arbitration. Text hints at risk and calls to remember those sunk.
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Cafetown
Ramwaymer
Unclear OCR fragment on mail plane and arts discussion
Fragmentary text from Capetown and London cables discusses a plane with mails and passengers, a lands-to grief phrase, and mentions New South Wales and whisky art. Content is garbled with missing words and inconsistent names, limiting reliable summary.
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Capetown
State Steel Works Bowen’s Big Future Ambitious Schemes
Brisbane February 1 The Minister for Mines said the State iron works at Bowen could be in production in 15 months after machinery arrival. The site on Port Denison water front near Lowen would require hundreds of workers and cost between two and three million pounds. Bowen would employ about four thousand locally, with output around 280,000 tons yearly. Coke from Bowen River would fuel the plant and rail access to the coal field would be completed in twelve months. The Premier noted financing plans would be addressed during his London visit.
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Brisbane
Bowen
Great Britain
Australia
Port Denison
Lowen
Bowen Works
Broken Hil
Mr. Jones
France
Bowen River
London
England
Nothing-What Government Has Done for the Unemployed
Brisbane, February 20. At a meeting of the unemployed in Trades Hall this morning it was decided nearly unanimously to approach Opposition members to urge them to ask the Government in the Assembly about implementing an absorption scheme. The chairman Mr. W. Costello criticized the Government for delaying relief and said they had done nothing for the unemployed since November.
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Brisbane
Yea
W. Costello
Coppositiom Party
Tobacco price inquiry finds Imperial Tobacco dominates Britain
London report on the Profiteering Act inquiry into tobacco prices centers on Imperial Tobacco, alleged to control about 60 percent of Britain's market. Prices rose about 10 percent since 1914 while tobacco duties increased around 122 percent. no evidence links the company to price rises. The committee offers no monopoly safeguards but urges publication of profits and government powers to shield the public from detriment. Collateral Dominion companies are not addressed.
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London
Imperal
Tobacco Company
Britain
Dominions
Worth Having as 8 Friend
Toronto dispatch reports Sir Edmond Wakter returning from the East. He delivers a speech praising Anglo-Saxon unity and the United States as a key trading partner. He urges expanding Pacific commerce and expresses concern over national spirit and Sewn Lake presence.
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Toronto
Edmond Wakter
Pacifc
Gegan Hetty
Tip
Army Vote Reducing the Strength Report
The army vote shows a heavy outlay for the year totaling 125 million with about 75 million spent between four and five months. Expenditures covered Palestine Mesopotamia and Persia as part of imperial military operations and expected to continue through the year.
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London
Palestine
Mesopotama
Persa Ee
India
Britain Receives Trade Data Amid Unclear Figures
Berlin reports a rough note of export figures with a mention of Britain and a 14 million reference, while the source text remains fragmentary and unclear on exact totals or origins.
Dooralont Beach clash leaves several wounded and captured
At Dooralont Beach seven steel twenty women attempted to seize the tank. They were exchanged wounded and captured. A chief sergeant was also wounded. The report notes ongoing military actions with several personnel sustaining injuries.
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Dooralont Beach
Townshend Resignation Withdrawn Declared Not a Cause for Alarm
General Townshend’s resignation is announced as withdrawn and no longer seen as a matter of concern. The move follows clarification that the step was not prompted by crisis, reassuring observers and patrons of ongoing morale.
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