Shipping Strike Fears Prolonged Action Amid Labor Dispute
Sydney reports continued tension as the Seamen's Union threatens to extend the strike over the Navigation Act. Sailors demand better conditions and pay while the government weighs interventions to still allow interstate sailings. A further conference is planned to resolve wage and work hour terms.
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Sydney
Pocregvmen’s Union
Wearrte
Ceawent
Institute
Commonwealth
Cvt Struike
Justice Higgins Calls Court to Hear Trade Dispute
Melbourne February 24 Justice Higgins complains the court is bound and ignores the offered tribunal. He urges government and Parliament to amend Section 28 to allow arbitration for disputes over pay and working conditions. He notes strikes have caused losses. settlement depends on a capable tribunal and fair rates for junior engineers and seamen.
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Melborne
Volenist
Lnsntete Od
Mi Hen
Comeetee
Coumeers
Wik Hoepee Heeers
Puplevere
Oopees
Jlo
Mg Court
Wade
Wade Om December, Nie
Aod
Casard
America
Amsraha
Srike
Colt
Mrces
Denese
Ani
Macleay
Debate on Deregistration and Section 4 Amendment
The excerpt discusses proposed punishment of deregistration and its public impact. It argues for amending section 4 to clarify meaning and seeks an available remedy beyond mere attention. It notes prior views in the contenna and onees' cases and urges grave consideration by Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punee Nee
Sik Singha
Crowns drop oath requirement in Brisbane Parliament
In Brisbane the President announced Crown advisers said the words So help me God are unnecessary in the oath of allegiance. The Assembly resumed debate on the Public Service Acts Amendment Bill with concerns over a single Commissioner and blame for failures. The second reading passed and committee amendments limited selection to officers. ten year terms were debated. The Factories and Shops Amendment Bill also advanced with limited changes. The Premier addressed employment questions amid talks of government schemes and recent redundancies in February.
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Brisbane
Macartney
T ‘O
Corser
Savings Bank
Politics Service
Snewested
WH Barnes
Vewles
Foy
Theodore
Ake
Moore
Ball Wbaceonists
M S
Fihelly
Aonene
Todt
Midows
Berts
Toowoomba
Vowles
Rocvernment
Broken Hill
Mineral output value cited in Montreal report
Canada’s mineral output for the year is valued at 167 million dollars, down several million from earlier estimates. Tenders are invited by Mr. R T McManus for painting at Drawn Mayne McLeod Street Cairns, with specifications available on request. Tenders close on the date noted and Redlynch notes that consideration of the matter is deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Igi
RT. McManus
Mayne
McLeod Street
Cairns
Court Martial Sentences Private Walsh in France to Ten Years
A Brisbane court martial sentenced Private Frank Walsh of the 6th Battalion to ten years penal servitude for robbery with violence in France. Deputations from Walsh’s supporters urged the Minister for Justice to obtain a copy of the court martial evidence, arguing Walsh faced possible amnesty or a retrial.
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Brisbane
France
Frank Walsh
Alf. Walsh
Monn Morgan
Bonga Road
Walsh
J. Stopford
Portland
England
Australia
Mullar
No Fresh Influenza Cases Reported in Queensland
Brisbane Feb 24 inquiry at the Home Office showed no further influenza cases in Queensland. Officials see little fear of a widespread epidemic, while the Thursday Island outbreak is being monitored. The Havre with influenza aboard sails down the coast under federal quarantine authorities.
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Brisbane
Home Office
Queensland
Home Secretary
Roberts
Assembly
Thursday Island
Health Department
Havre
Prince of Wales visit prompts rapid memorial drafts
Brisbane reports Secretary to the Railway Department Mr. Steer says drafts of proposed addresses for the Prince of Wales must be ready and sent to the Governor General by March 29. General White cautions that time is limited and no large unveiling ceremonies will be undertaken during the visit.
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Brisbane
G. Strer
Railway Department
Queene
Prince of Wales
Sw Brodgpe
Australia
Fiz
White
Steer
Indignation Over Ceduna Flour Distribution Hurts Back-Country
In Malanda and surrounding area hundreds rely on Ceduna flour for bread but bakers only receive it. About four hundred people in the Millaa Millaa district are without bread and outrage grows at the Police Magistrate’s decision not to distribute to outside country stores. Farmers Union members push for urgent relief and action by authorities to authorize flour supply.
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Malanda
Millaa Millaa
Farmers’ Union
ASE
Siotemee Gua
Oei
Terry
Court House
Cairns
Talon
New Sugar Industry Wage Rise Seen, Queensland
Brisbane reports Minister Gillies notes a pending wage award for sugar industry workers. A letter from Justices McCawley and Macnaughton says an application for a new award is likely, with wages expected to rise as costs of living and raw sugar prices influence the decision.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Gillies
Agriculture
Justice McCawley
Justice Macnaughton
G. H. Pritchard
T. Powell
Senate Ratification Efforts On Lodge Reservations
Washington February 24 Democrats move to accept Senator Lodge reservations on Article Ten and the Munroe Doctrine to aid treaty ratification. Republicans say 22 ready but 35 needed. Democrats may caucus to press Lodge program. Hoover at Baltimore argues mild reservations sufficient and treats not to become election issue.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Derpcrates
Baltimore
Hoover
Europe
Stowaway Case in Police Court
Mexander Goodfellow and Frank James pleaded guilty in the Police Court to stowing away on the steamer Jay Cox to Manila without passports. Each received seven days in Brisbane Prison. Arthur Aylward, charged similarly, was discharged after claiming he did not know Manila was the destination.
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Brisbane
Mexander Goodfellow
Frank James
Newcastle
Jay Cox
Manilla
Arthur Aylward
Australia
Manila
Civil Service reforms push for equal status and pay
London February 24 report favors equal status and pay for women in the civil service. It calls for equal opportunity up to a limit and notes universities no longer monopolize senior posts.
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London
Ciil
New Type of Tank Revealed in Army Estimates
A memo outlines a new tank design with speeds around two miles per hour and notes two units intended for wear testing. The record mentions two prototypes sent to India for tropical environment experiments.
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London
India
British Industries Fair Opens with 150000 Invitations Sent
The British Industries Fair opened in London with 150000 invitations issued, including 40000 to overseas attendees. The Crystal Palace stand frontage measures five metres in length.
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London
Crystal Palace
Theorist Ruminates on Revolution in Fragmented Note
A garbled historical snippet shows a theorist voice from Washington in February claiming allegiance to overthrow a regime. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates, offering a glimpse of radical thought amid uncertain context.
Interior Minister's Speech Stirs Canada Status Debate
In Winnipeg in February, Minister Meighan expressed regret at U.S. challenge to Canada's nationhood. He warned England’s control over Canada could influence Haiti and other nations, amid a tense political exchange.
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Winnipeg
Meighan
United States
Canada
England
Weather Bureau report for Brisbane early February
The Weather Bureau reported conditions for Brisbane and the south-eastern districts in February.
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Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Sydney February arrest shocks community
Sydney reports a terse notice of a constable returing soldier who married a deceased Christian. Worrel was arrested today and charged as the police seek his case details.
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Sydney
Om Christian Ewe
Worrel
Tooy
Ah Ae Anpolee
Horseowners urged to submit entries for March club meeting
Melbourne reports a large field at Cash field for Newmarket main meeting prep with trainers noting fast five furlong passages and horses like Para Inventor Fras and Frret Trim in strong form. Flemington work shows good times. Cape Sky Seabound and Antarctic among others pacing, while Two Bines and Fingon show condition ahead of Australian Cup.
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Melbourne
Cashfield
Newmarket
Coorima
Nereas
Dinrhoola
Inventor
Macon
Rostram
Cetigne
Sexta
Bartle
Jaus
Lewis
Maligila
Chryscians
Tooks Fras
Mahoney
Godsees
Bullengzarook
J. Danels
Fairvale
The
Hague
Menan
David
Comedian
Gattleplane
Colbert
Pistolaire
Frret
Wee Gun
Alacrity
Antos
Gleam
Flemington
Tenterfield
Alnwick Bnew
Tateersisad
Glemacre
Eudoxus
Ipoh
Sosecs
Ley
Galdrie
Trey
Katia
Eastcowry
Syefany
Angleform
Androcles
Meira
Salsecs
Lystrim
Gringalet
Tis Esse
Menin
Arnew
Cartole
Two Bines
Wilden
Duntrim
Fingon
Lar
Michael the Brave
Whivadder
Ali
Final Acceptances for Newmar Cetigee and Companions
Final acceptances listed for multiple thoroughbreds including Newmar Cetigee Sir Ibex Tib penal ity Aye Ready Damsel Hud ipo Blac oy Tie Chrysolaus Patt Dome Gambler's Bands Frais Gold Elkin rca King Wait Sec report from Melbourne on February 24.
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Melbourne
M . Chrysolaus
Patt Dome
Gambler's Bands Now
Frais
Gold
Elkin
Rca
King Wait
Sec
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Bar
Ceduna
Fernish
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British Industries
Ing. Cairns Jockey Club
Messra Nevitt
Boden
Boland’s
Boland
Lily of France
Naew Champagee
Blacs
Etree
Ars
F.pilesse
Shige
the Department Stores
Boland's
Mayueshiba
Phone
Lake Street
Thora
W. A. Collins
Chemist
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