He Siete executive meet discusses sugar policy in Australia
In Brisbane on February 22 an annual meeting of the Returned Suffiers League endured a heated session. The conference carried a motion to back the sugar industry and to promote federal support for colonial markets. Delegates urged expediting defense plans and fostering material industry growth, with emphasis on tariff policy and colonial development programs.
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Brisbane
Returned Sulfiers’ League
Australis
Morwell
General Spencer neony Restridtes Pheswent
Brisbane reports at the State Executive conference the RSS FLA Ge ent Sprocer Brown re elected President. Discussions noted closures of departments at Mackay and districts, and leniency in loan repayments amid high costs and low prices last year.
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Brisbane
RSS
FLA Geent
Atherton
Miner unrest over pay leads to manager detainment
A group of miners near Newport seized the colliery manager in his office after protests over unpaid wages. They demanded payment of an agreed weekly sum and threatened harsher action, delaying operations at the mine.
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Bian Fein
Exams dates shifted for teaching scholarship candidates
Brisbane reports changes in examination dates for teach ing scholarship candidates during the April vacation. Anse Day falls in the exam week, and with winter period and subsequent weeks affected, it has been decided to reschedule examinations to avoid conflicts.
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Brisbane
Murday Charge Centres Round Murder on Cairne Wharf
Willful murder charge against Breyhan Morya for alleged killing of two Russians, Andorey Bernovak and another at Cairne wharf on January 2, to be resumed in Police Court. Weather turns hot then stormy with showers, traffic hampered on Garvan Street to Granite Creek. Cooma Hold-Up discussed as Mayor cites diver report confirming only rivets damaged. council debates handling. Marine Road Mayor remarks on waterfront dispute with Smith Company.
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Murday
Breyhan ‘Morya
Andorey Bernovak
Cairne Wharf
Cooma
Cais
J. G. Foare
Cairne
Tova
Esaal
Sydney
Tex Scandaline
Smith
Ald
Getti Marine Road
Defence of Private Enterprise Address to Brisbane Chamber
Felchane February 22 afternoon Mr Ay Tihelly outlined how he would run the new office of Agent General stressing private enterprise. He said services would be available to any chamber member with business in Britain and that government would not endure the Agent General. He advocated private enterprise and stated the real state would focus on population and development.
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Felchane
Chamber of Com
Ay Tihelly
Britain
Labor's Land Policy Defended by Mr Theodore in Brisbane
In Brisbane on Wednesday Mr Theodore defended Labor's land policy against calumny and misrepresentation. He argued the land tax would not harm tenants and that perpetual lease systems could hinder capital. He cited figures: total land tax revenue, payments to farmers, and the argument that preserving freehold owners would keep capital for development.
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Brisbane
Feh
Gues
National
Privda Henehdlal
Yarmere
Thaneamor
Steward's Escape From Lift Well Incident Aboard Brisbane
A steward on board Brisbane escaped a fall from a lift well after a door incident. The report notes a light through the door as the crew responded to the accident. No injuries are detailed and the event is described in terse terms from the ship's log.
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Steward
Brisbane
Norman Buvesih
Epi
New Zealand Shipping Tax Appeal in London Hearings
London February hearings in the New Zealand Shipping case review the company tax liability on its entire earnings. The panel includes Lorde Haetemaster Atkinson Som exer Wrenbury and Canon as judges and counsel. Meanwhile a society wedding is noted along with unrelated business notices about apparel makers and tailors in Abbott Street.
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London
Lorde
Fragmentary church council meeting notes summary
Readable portions describe a John’s Church council meeting held today to discuss church finances and a building fund. There is mention of a treasurer slate Warner P Aisa and Terrien, a bank with interest rates and a plan to fund a new hall. The text is partial and many items are unclear.
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John’s Church
Terrien
N- Bank
Fred de Basie
Ai Peried
Sean
War Honda
Kent
Hank Tor
Rome
Melbourne Murder Charge in Second Day of Rose Trial
Amid heavy rain Melbourne court entered the second day of the Rose murder trial with witnesses and evidence cross examined. Justice Sahni ordered calm, but the proceeding faced disruptions as jurors and spectators endured the storm, and testimony reportedly touched on alibis, conversations, and the victim’s last hours.
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Mene
Ike
Jett
Curontre
Alea
Bourne
Diericucries
Melbourne
Peh
Aimee
Sahni
Berlin Marriage Crisis and Divorce Rise
Berlin faces growing divorce rates as middle class women lose marriage prospects amid wartime upheaval. Friction in social norms prompts new gatherings for educated women to meet, while economic strain drives some couples to separate and return to parental homes.
44 Killed in Crash Explodes On Us
An explosion and crash left 44 dead as authorities investigated the wreck. The event occurred near a facility identified by the text, with emergency crews securing the scene and the area cordoned off for safety and investigation.
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Explomoy
Starving Russia Confirms Harrowing Details From Gimes and Flowles
Mr. Benjamin Robertson, returning from Brasia on December 17, confirms harrowing reports of starvation in Russia. He cites British exile groups calling for action, mentions transportation and aid constraints, and notes potential extension of wells if funds allow. A press note adds no government statement on the matter.
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London
Benjamin Robertson
Brasia
Ivan To
Sarafof
Gusnink
Nee ‘Gover
New Guinea Land Sale Under Peace Treaty Provisions
Fragmentary text notes German property in New Guinea, former German holdings to be sold outright by virtue of the Treaty of Peace. Only British subjects will be allowed to acquire. Leases will be issued after details of the sale are finalized.
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New Guinea
Germany
Tuterman Oenerp
Shea
Propertien
Lecaniona
Carnival clash at Howe Home plans social evening
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Monday social event at the Rest home with the Cairns Citizens Band in attendance. Mentions of a carnival, local council votes, and prosecutions in Calms court appear amid garbled names and phrases.
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Howe
Cairns Cltisens
Sugar agreement and federal policy on action discussed in Brisbane
A Brisbane meeting of sugar policy officials and representatives from ASEA and BGA is held to align on a united action plan under Minister for Trade Rodger and Agriculture Minister Forgan Smith. The session aims to revive and formalize positions for the upcoming conference of prospective associations to shape a common policy and strengthen the sugar industry outlook.
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Brisbane
Varue Anger Haverente
Rodaera
Forgan Smith
Represent. Alves
ASEA
BGA
Department of Agriculeuce
India
Teapective Associations
Beach Mystery Claim Involves Shark Attack Fatalities
A fragmented report from Beach Mystery notes two sharks involved in a deadly incident near Mian Cove and Cloyne. The coroner's inquiry points to likely fatal shark attack, with one victim identified as Whiteley and another as an unnamed diver. Probing officials report remains found and multiple witnesses describe a violent event.
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Cloyne
Potton
Witeley
Whiteley
Plague in Rockhampton and War News Across Informal Notes
A chaotic Irish and Australian news roundup reports Sinn Féin delegates in Dublin, the death sentence of Albert Smith for Olaf Olsen’s murder with ten commutations, and defamation action involving Benjamin Marke. In Australia, a plague rat is caught at Rockhampton, health directives tighten, and local court actions report theft and penalties. The Brisbane Supreme Court cases and transport disruptions due to weather and flood risk are noted, with concern over road safety near Granite Creek and a Cairns to Kuranda excursion planned for St. David’s Day.
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Rockhampton
Dinah Republicirn
Sinn Pein Cong
Neg
Devalera
Albert Smith
Olaf Olsen
Levy
NISW
Han Oswer
Benjamiy Marke
Marke
Peterhonl
Silesia
Amailant
Ak Jomannesnine
Germanton
Mah
Reid Atriffe
Imperial Wargraves Commission
Tovday
Australia
Brisbane
Sepreme
Walter Lee
Catherine
Menner
Riviere
Ausralia
Austra
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Tars
Worshers
Edward Mitchell
Spencer Neony Restridtes
Pheswent
Mictous Miners
Maresha Wosther
Fell Fell
Garvan St
Granite Creek
Mr, Fil 'S Neway
Brisbane Chamber of Commerce
LABOR
MR. Theodore
New Zealand
Thos Henry Baker
Thon, Baker
Eva
Fonthill
Aine Ellisheth Ryhite
Haphittle
Belding
Mareehi
Challoner
Mra
Welch Margerson & Co
Pyrily
Ste
Trail and Winatore
Mercera
Abbott Street
Upton
Frank Upton
Brennan
Olive May Maddox
Wylde
Ty Matthews
John Vies
Hraine
Panty Cor
Ebm Dunstan
Trkonet
Harding
Ross
Rone
Alderin
Alders
E. Renort
Reymira
Berlin
Seine
Russia
Philip Gimes
Wafers
Gente Ferme
AIO
G. Woure
Fnoves
A.S.P.A. Conference
Preparations For Federal Sugar Council
Beach
Momgr
Maresba
Marechs
Crowsing
Wenthakat Cownell
Rates Peyere
Wen
Kuranda
St. David's Day
Ryen
Hele
Boland's Ltd
Hall
Nate Pace
Price Vancy Hat Feibbona
Hemet
Nina Finan
Italy
Port
Fiala
Boland
Beith
Wai
Eek
Aoaly
Gabardine Bon
Jonn Derk Schiwl
Garmekoe Si Sita
Vegas HS
Horrockves
Shire Callen
Altin
Callen
Boland’s Ltd
Cairns
Ass Shae
SANE
Price
Mayeshiba’s Emporium
Lake Street
Mee
J. Moynahan
Briabane
Jack Brenlay
Martin Hanson
Hes
NORAD
Ammott Street
Rox
Don McInnes Satersall's Billiard
Inport Street
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