Sugar Industry Award Review in Brisbane Board Session
The Sugar industry award faced review before the Board of Trade and Arbitration with W J Dunstan and F A Berry presiding. Growers’ representatives led by W H Doherty and G Johnson pressed for reduced cane cutting rates and youth wages, detailing district rates from 15 tons down to 6 tons with varied shillings values. Witnesses discussed youth wages, Mossman issues, and the need to follow established procedures, while Tully district cutter tensions loomed amid 75 disputes. The board adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Sugar Industry
Board of Trade and Arbitration Today
Messrs
W. J. Dunstan
F. A. Berry
Mie
Doherty
Ap Sadie
Pritchard
Mossman
Mossmaneo
View Ferry
G. F. Hudson
Innisfail
Tully
To-Mor
Murder and attack shock Fitzroy street house
In Fitzroy street Melbourne an elderly man killed his wife with a knife after a doorway confrontation. Police found a blood stained boot knife and a second lodger named John Kennedy on a dealer’s license. The motive and exact sequence remain unclear as neighbors report the pair were two lodgers in the home.
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Melbourne
Fitzroy-street
Fitz- Seeees
Tre
John Kennedy
Sharks victim hopes for recovery in Sydney attack
Alan Butcher, severely injured after a shark attack near Sydney, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Officials say his condition is guarded but improving as medical staff monitor his recovery and provide updates on his progress.
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Sydney
Alan Butcher
Brisbane Effort Strives to Relieve Distress of Migrants
Brisbane reports ongoing relief efforts for migrating men and their dependents in the district. Only about 30 men are currently employed on railway works clearing land and establishing camps. The survey area remains near Inglewood as gear and implements are not yet assembled, limiting the number of workers today.
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Brisbane
Inglewood
Trotsky Family Granted Entry to Germany
Berlin reports that the government has allowed Madam Trotsky and her children to enter Germany. The dispatch notes expectations that Trotsky may follow, with discussions about his future in exile and safety measures for his family amid harassed exile conditions.
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Berlin
Madam Trotsky
Germany
Carga
Peaeling Lugger's Fight With A Violent Hurricane
The six boats moved in a dead calm before a sudden hurricane struck, blowing away gear and forcing the crew to hang on for days. Amid storm and ash, they drifted 200 miles off course and endured hunger, smoke, and darkness until reaching shore with the help of a local guide and a return to Darwin proving extremely difficult yet successful.
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Darwin
Deadly Stampede From Blazing Train Reach New York
A brief report notes a deadly stampede following a blazing train incident in New York, detailing the chaos and casualties as authorities investigate the cause and scope of the disaster.
CS Debate On Government Sup Estimate Addition
A local council debate centers on proposed amendments to the government support estimate addition. Officials, including councilors and analysts, weigh potential budget impacts and implementation timelines amid fiscal caution and public interest.
Prime Minister Baldwin Steps In to Save Situation
The Prime Minister Mr Baldwin walked in and saved the situation as the subject was re-examined.
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Mr. Baldwin
House of Commons in Rare Loss Sparks Turmoil
London reports a rare government stumble as the Commons faced a genuine threat to the majority. Mr Baldwin pivoted to address Irish grievances while Churchill exited amid rowdy cheers. Lord Hugh Cecil condemned economy measures, signaling a dramatic parliamentary moment.
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London
House of Commons
Beldwin
Baldwin
Mr. Churchill
Churchill
Hugh Cecil
Coal bounty offered anew after NSW talks
Canberra reports Mr Bruce agrees to renew the coal bounty but demands prompt acceptance. The plan offers 1 shilling per ton on interstate and foreign exports, conditional on coal price cuts of 4d per ton for local NSW consumption. The old offer was rejected by miners. The Prime Minister hopes voluntary industry cooperation will lower prices and enable export or interstate sales at a reduced rate.
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Canberra
New South Wales
Bruce
Bavin Seeks Coal Settlement After Sydney Talks
Sydney February 20 Mr Bavin said the Prime Minister would keep open the offer of 1d per ton on interstate and export coal subject to all parties accepting it. The NSW Ministry planned to keep proposals open for unions while urging cooperation between the states. Ministers would confer to ensure adequate supplies for essential services and hope for a change in miners attitude.
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Sydney
Bruce
Bavin
Neary
Rema
Brace
New South Wales
Tec Gels Deg
Unity Council Averts Threat of Coal Field Disaster
The Unity Council of coal mining unions and the peace conference discussed averting a looming industry upheaval. Informal talks led to a decision to seek withdrawal of dismissal notices, with a deputation from colliery proprietors to be received soon. Delegates pushed for open disclosure and clear positions at executive meetings in the coming days.
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Sir Wallace Bowe
Northern Colliery Proprietors Association
McDonald
Miners Federation
Mr. Davies
Unity Council
Lithgow colliery workers own shares in company
Sydney reports a Lithgow coal mine unaffected by a planned stoppage. All miners are shareholders, and since the mint reopened three years ago there has been no stoppage and no lost days. The men are content, and the company remains prosperous.
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Sydney
Lithgow
New Free State Army Chief of Staff Named in London
Major-General Sean McKeown has been appointed to succeed General Hogan as chief of staff of the Free State Army. He was active during pre treaty strife and involved in the Ballinalee incident while imprisoned in Mountjoy. A sensational rescue attempt was described in reports from London.
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London
Sean McKeown
Hogan
Free State Army
Ballinalee Smbrzh
Mountjoy
Labor Conference in Crisis as 12000 Miners Impact at Wharf
The threat of removing free labor from the wharves and repealing terms hangs on employers’ reply tomorrow, with the Labor Council, Gurdex, and Reels driving the negotiations. About 50 women and babies surged into the Town Hall singing Solidarity for Ever and the Red Flag, demanding Garden, then were escorted from the gallery.
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Sydney
Jacob Johnson
Messrs. Gurdex
Labor Council
Secret Deliberations Mark Labour Conference After Delays
Delegates attended a closed session where Messrs Garden and Reels represented employees. They harshly criticized the Bruce Government for the Crimes Act Arbitration Act and Transport Act. They denounced the Lukun award as unjust and urged a quick settlement of the timber dispute and a resolution to the coal industry crisis before adjourning.
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Messrs
Garden and Reels
Bruce
Goods shed wrecked by runaway train collision
A train ran onto the wrong siding and struck three trucks, breaking into a goods shed. The impact toppled girders and ripped galvanised iron, shattering the shed. Three men, including one truck crew member, leapt free as debris fell, narrowly avoiding entrapment.
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Ren
Calls for Hughes Resignation Taught at Chatswood Branch
At a Chatswood National Association meeting, a suggestion arose that W M Hughes of North Sydney should resign from the House of Representatives. Some argued the Nationalists did not elect him to sack the Ministry, others urged allowing Hughes to speak in his electorate before any action. No motion was moved and no action taken amid charges of personal motives.
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Sydney
Chatswood
National Association
W. M. Hughes
North Sydney
House of Representatives
J. Bennett
Hughes
Bruce FIRM Nationalist Party Meets in Canberra
A Nationalist Party meeting in Canberra failed to produce expected drama as Hughes and Maxwell were absent. Mr Bruce pressed members for clear positions on support, while most time focused on Canberra allowances and the Public Service Arbitrator's Award. The group agreed to back government action in the Senate, not the House, and discussed the Rotary Conference.
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Canberra
Messrs
Hughes
Maxwell
Bruce
Senate
House of Representatives
More oil flow at Blenheim bore in New Zealand
Wellington February 20 another flow of oil from the Blenheim bore at Moturoi Taranaki occurred at noon yesterday when approximately 700 gallons were run off in ten minutes. When the well was reopened it blew for 45 minutes, accompanied by some oil and a quantity of wax. Then the oil flow toa
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Wellington
Moturoi
Taranaki
Cattle Industry Proposals For Growth And Relief
Mr A E Moore leader of the Opposition outlined National Party proposals to boost the cattle industry. He argued for security of tenure and lower rents, tax relief to offset losses, and cheaper, faster transport to raise both beef quantity and quality. He warned against a further herd decline, stressing the industry’s job security and need for coordinated action.
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Bhisbanh
A. E. Moore
Country National Party
King Enjoys Sunshine as Violet Ray Treatment Given
At Craigwell House this evening the King had a satisfactory day with sunlight in the afternoon. Doctor Woods traveled from London to apply violet ray treatment. Royal suite members express satisfaction with the King's progress.
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London
Craigwell House
Doctor Woods
English Labour leadership problem and Macdonald health
The Daily Express highlights leadership issues in English Labour with Fabor facing leadership doubts. Macdonald shows signs of overwork and ill health, risking continued leadership. J H Thomas may be opposed by Henderson and Clynes, while Snowden remains respected but feared. restoring Macdonald is seen as essential to the party.
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London
Fabor
Daily Express
Rameau Macdonald
J. H. Thomas
A. Henderson
J. R. Clynes
P. Snowden
Australian official warns of dangerous fly menace in livestock
In an interview Wyndham live stock manager Ms Haly urges stringent preventive measures as the highly destructive cattle fly threatens across Australia. The Australian Government supports strict quarantine to protect Queensland cattlemen, stressing cooperation among authorities to curb the spread.
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Brisbane
Australia
C Haly
Wyndham
Queensland
Kimberley
Mutiny Ringleader Born in Brisbane
London reports that Jackson, the ringleader on the Jervis Bay, was born in Brisbane. He has been referred from the Hull detachment.
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Mutiny
Brisbane
London
Jackson
Jervis Bay
Brisban
Hull
Det
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