Canberra debate on Andresen letter and Johnson case
Australia’s House of Representatives discussed a February 14 letter from James B. Andresen alleging mistreatment and a frame up in the Johnson case. Andresen urged an inquiry. Attorney General Latham promised action if he returns to Australia. The Transport Workers debate continued with Labour opposition to arbitration and remarks on industrial unrest.
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Canberra
House of Representaives
Eta “Theodore Reel
James B. Andresen
W Wittens
Sailors’ Rend Society
Wellington
New
Johnson
Longmore
Walsh
Andre
Sea
Johnsen
Long Bay
Rigby
Powell
Poe de Saber
Theodore
J. G. Latham
Johason
Latham
Andresen
Australia
Lazzarini
Labour Party
Gardener
Tragedy in Paddington House Ends With Double Self Homicide
Miss Gatley, living in Underwood Street, Paddington, witnesses a brutal night at Alma Preston's home. Wilson, a commercial traveler, and Alma were cohabiting. A piercing scream erupts from the front bedroom. Alma bleeds from a throat wound as Wilson slashes his throat with a razor. Both victims leave the room. Alma seeks help while Wilson collapses. Motive remains unexplained.
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Sydney
Miss Gatley
Underwood Street
Paddington
Alma
Wilson
Ced
Im & Mirror
Walt Gatley
Timber Trouble as Workers Attacked in Melbourne Mills
Melbourne February 20 reports show attacks on workers who stay at mills amid a timber workers strike. Unionists seek a minimal disruption while hoping Industrial Peace Conference in Sydney can grant some demands. Many unionists fear the strike may soon collapse as activity wanes.
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Melbourne
Gare Fy
Industrial Peace Conference
Sydney
Novel Suggestion for Anti Economy Boycott
Sydney February 20. Seamen's Union delegate will propose an economy boycott at Trades Hall Council to aid timber strikers. The plan urges abstaining from amusements and all non essentials such as tobacco and liquor to curb cash flow and pressure business leaders to settle the strike.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Trades Hall Council
Trades and Labour Councils
Prince Speech Sparks Debate On Britain's Financial Independence
London, February 19. The Daily Express editorials say Britain should not seek or accept foreign charity for its unemployment crisis. The piece argues Imperial unity through cooperation with the Dominions, not charity, and warns that donations from Australia and others risk damaging Britain’s credit by signaling insolvency.
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London
Britain
Daily Express
Alarm in Suva Over Spanish Training Ship Jean Sebastian
The Spanish consul in San Francisco reports alarm about the training ship Jean Sebastian missing since January. The captain says orders direct to Spain via Panama with an expected arrival in six weeks.
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Suva
San Francisco
Jean Sebastian
Spain
Panama
Home Secretary reinstates ex Sergeant Josling amid corruption charge doubts
London report says ex Sergeant Josling, dismissed in July 1922 for making false corruption allegations against Sergeant Sunt, was cleared of reflection on character and may be reinstated if he wishes. Josling now trains as a teacher after attending a teachers college.
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London
Home Secretary
Josling
Sunthard
Arbitration Treaty Aims for Prompt Completion
Washington reports that Mr. Kellogg announced the Arbitral US Britain treaty should be finished soon. Since December 1927 talks have progressed, with France. Delays are attributed to the need for treaty details and securing the Denvh inns.
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Washington
Kellogg
France
House Destroyed Innisfail Pir
Innisfail February 20 a house occupied by Mr M Keating was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Keating and family are away visiting. A nearby corrall factory was saved. Details on insurance are unavailable.
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M. Keating
Keating
Rpain
Royal visitors tour British Industries Fair in London
The Queen and the Prince of Wales spent two and a half hours at the British Industries Fair in London. The Queen bought a jade ash tray adorned with bee parrots as a gift for the King and ordered it placed in her car for delivery to Bognor. The Prince toured the displays, asking detailed questions in the Empire Marketing Board section and noting plans to visit Canada in the near future.
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London
Prince of Wales
Wil Bernice George
British Industries Fatr
Bognor
Empire Marketing Board
Canada
Fire Inquiry at Ravenshoe Over Chilverton Blaze
An inquiry held at Ravenshoe Police Court investigated the December 22 1928 fire that destroyed the Chilverton home of Mathew and Mary Ross. Witnesses, including Mrs Ross and neighbors, described flames near the boiler fire and efforts to save belongings while acknowledging insurance coverage of the loss. police found no suspects.
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Ravenshoe
Chilverton
O. E. Power
Mary Florence Ross
Mathew Ross
Rita
Ned
Victor
Walter Daniels
South British Insurance Company
Henry
South Biisurance Co
Nes
Walter Scott Daniels
Matthew
Roxs
Tittle
Ross
Mrs. Riss
Wendy
Eipes Raps Agipper
Tama
Dies
Sat Ross’ Thease
German press notes on Zeppelin Egyptian flight
Comment in German press claims Britain blocked the Graf Zeppelin Egyptian flight but the Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent reports no official German request. It adds that facilities for landing and motoring are inadequate.
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London
Britain
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Innisfail Claim Against Hawaii Motor Service Ltd
Innisfail case before Mr ALT AWE kin, P.M. OM. Leonacci, alleges Hawaii Motor Service Ltd registered at Cairns sold a Minigon Six motor car claimed defective under warranty. Plaintiff asserts breach of warranty as to delivery and service. Defense by Cairns solicitors McDonnell Harris Lord Tennett, later withdrawn. Judgment entered for plaintiff for damages.
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Innisfail
Linsfail
Alt Awekin
P.M. OM. Leonacci
Innisfans
Hawai Motor Service Ltd
Dls
Atnteniene
CL Gu Bil
Robertson Leycot Leniad
Patith
Cairns
M.A. Vaudeleur
Mr. McNamee
de Vienda
McNamee
Messrs
McDonnell
Harris Lord Tennett
Maine
New Australian Fuel Co Operated By Shell and Distillers
The Evening Standard reports Royal Dutch Shell and Distillers Company collaborating to create a new Australian fuel. It will contain 83 15 per cent petrol and power alewist in the blend.
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London
Evening Standard
Royal Dutch, Shell, and Distillers
Australia
Indecent exposure case in Innisfail court
Alfred Cassy, 42, a labourer, pleaded guilty in the Innisfail Police Court to indecent exposure after four to five o clock near East Sinniefart. He admitted the act and expressed remorse. The court sentenced him to two months in gaol with hard labor.
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Innisfail
A. F. Aitkin
Alfred Cassy
Denfendant
Gaffey
East Snniefart
Irail
Childen
West
Aitkin
Silkwood
Mitkin
Vetin Stewart
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E Harrington
Cosmopolitan Cafe
Lisha’s
Setesman
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Lake Street
Fares
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Spence Street
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