Federal Parliament opens with Governor's speech and speaker reshuffle
Melbourne reports the opening of the federal parliament session. Justice Isaacs and Lanom were sworn in. Johnston named Speaker amid a mixed reception. Mahoney reappointed as Speaker as the country party leader received congratulations. Government agendas include taxation relief, a royal commission, and finance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ors
Pee
Rees
Isaacs
Lanom
Johnston
Feeonan
Mahoney
Sells
New South Wales
Tonston
Country Party
Ee Mie Iméter
Joe Congratulations -Aker
Varus werner-General
Capa
Australia
Bureau of Comendustry
Shipping Strike Ends After Brief Brisbane Telegram
The Brisbane dispatch reports the veers strike being officially declared ended after guidance from the Institute of Maneers' branch. An Acting-General telegram advised the dispute to be offered anew and workers were free to reengage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Dewe
Institute of Maneers
Steamers Manned After Engineers' Strike Ended
Sydney reports engineers' strike was cleared, steamers to sail at once after weeks of idleness. The action follows a tribunal mediated settlement with shipowners and government input. Dispatch plans are under way to mobilize crews and resume service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Nesit
Gold Producers Press Government on Price Increase
A delegation from the gold producers association urged the Minister to raise the gold price. They wanted the government to buy gold from producers and sell it through the association, arguing the current price undervalues output. The minister promised to consider the request and involve the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For & Toe Hrisbane
Escecetinn
Ers
State appoints tester for factory and state committee
In a meeting dated February 26 in Hioseane, the committee of the state manufacturing and es of the State voted to appoint a tester. The decision followed the belief that a tester should be appointed to oversee the industry and ensure compliance with standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hioseane
Emcomtetae
Comal Manufactucing
Lenseem
Ood
Unclear OCR Record Prompted by Court Appearance
Fragmentary OCR text shows a police or court reference to drunkenness, charges, bail, and a named individual. The legible elements imply a legal proceeding with an appearance before a magistrate and bail posting. Remaining text is garbled.
Eacham Electorate Selection to be Held at Malanda and North Johnstone
Election notices announce a Na scditate for the Eacham electorate to take place at Malanda and North Johnstone with meetings scheduled at designated venues. The notice, signed by secretary dD Aones, references Dray sports and reminders for St Patrick Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacham
Malanda
North Johnstone
Patrick’s Day
St. Pat- Dray
G. Speed
Dd Aones
Holland
Aviation deputation seeks aid for Brisbane aero clubs quota
A Royal Aero Club delegation in Brisbane asks the Lands Minister to secure a share of Imperial government aeroplanes for Queensland clubs. They propose landing sites on Crown land and coastal grounds, with a written scheme to be submitted. Minister Coyne pledges sympathetic consideration and enlists cabinet support if possible. London updates report Handley-Page flight to the Cape and Vickers-Vimy arrival at Kisumu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Royal Aero Club
Queensland
Tus
J. Knight
Bert
Coyne
Knight
Queensland Railways says no retrenchment occurred
Brisbane Feb 2 A minister says claims of retrenchments in the Railway Department are unfounded noting only temporary hands were affected. He cites the Public Service Act allowing six month limits on temporary employment and says absorbed workers can be found as departments grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Firelly
Temorary
Nlw
Fibelly
Anzac Day Observance Promulgated in Commonwealth Gazette
The Federal Government announces in the Commonwealth Gazette that Anzac Day will be observed as a public holiday. It also amends Australian military regulations for senior cadets and inspectors ranking as major and captain, fixing annual consolidated pay with increments of £25 and rising to higher scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Taptata
Severe Storm Hits Fiji Weekend Damage Report
A gale struck Tavuini and La Basi Tuesday night and Suva Wednesday, moving southeast toward the eastern Fit group. The Low Islands may be damaged with coconuts at Tavuni heavily damaged and communications to the Leeward Islands down with no current advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tavuini
Labasi
Suva
Tavuint
Lew Inlands
Parliaments Express Grief Over Sir Edmund Barton
Melbourne February Parliament opened with ceremonies as Senator Millen moved to express the Senate’s regret at the death of Sir Edmund Barton. Senator Gardiner seconded the motion and it passed in the usual manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Millen
Senate
Commonwealth
Edmund Barton
Gardiner
Charleville Riots Case Let to District Court Trial
A True Bill was filed in the case King versus Major Bolingbroke and Lieutenant Russell charged with causing a disturbance at Charleville. They were committed for trial at the District Court on March 6th with bail allowed in their own bond.
Drought Threatens Bundaberg Sugar Crop After January Rains
Brisbane dispatch reports January showers in Bundaberg changed the district but recent weeks brought no significant rainfall. The general superintendent of sugar experiment stations warns the 20 crop may be light unless further rain arrives soon, as the wet season lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Bundaberg
Mew Air Boats For Sporting And Commercial Use
Sydney Aerial Co. to build twin-engined flying boat with Rolls Royce 390 hp engines. Carries two pilots one mechanic and four passengers. Five hours range. Price around £11,500. Also bought a 16 hp seaplane with Beardmore engine for pilot and three passengers 280 mile range and 83 mph speed. Price about £7,700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lebbens Hordern and MacFit
Sydney Aerial Co
Exhty An
Thi
Paisley By Election Sparks Unprecedented Excitement
In Paisley the by election drew massive crowds and record betting as Mr Asquith's return loomed. Voters reached 79 percent. Asquith won with 1473 votes against Biggar 1102 and Mackean 3705.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paisley
Chile
Lewin
Biggar
Labor
Mackear
Asquith
Mackean
Coaltion
Federal Finance in Melbourne Reports Half Year Revenue Rise
The Commonwealth Government公布 the half year ending December 909 shows revenue totaling £18932.679 an increase over the prior period while total expenditure from revenue reached £1ajc8 057. War time profits tax and war services drive the higher outlays with notable gains in customs excise post office land tax and income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Customs and Excise
Femres Mein
War Services
Home Rule Bill Introduced in Commons for Ireland
Lontyon February House of Commons sees the Home Rule Bill introduce as a plan for better government of Ireland. The text will publish tomorrow amid public interest and unresolved points on territorial extent near the Ulster Parliament. The cabinet reportedly settled the issue last night. The Daily Chronicle notes the bill abandons county option for six staple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontyon
the Commons
Turks Pleased as Turks Hold Constantinople
The Turkish control of Constantinople is welcomed by the local press as a bold claim to a second Constantinople. Officials fear border changes may extend to include Lake Derkos, source of the city’s water, though this is not yet certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Supreme Council
Lake
Derkos
Balkans Plot Targeting Prince Alexander of Serbia
Rome reports an attempted assassination on Prince Alexander of Serbia and Prime Minister Pretich. Both were wounded in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Assas
Alexander of
Serbia
Pretich
British Marines Hold Impressive Foot Ashore Review
In Constantinople during February the British marines conducted an ashore review to display discipline and presence. The event drew attention as an imposing spectacle for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Newmarket prospects in Melbourne show Cetigne and Molly's Rebe strong
Melbourne reporting on Newmarket contenders with Cetigne, Molly's Rebe and Ipoh as veterans. Lord Setay praised by handicapper, with Gambler's Gold and Chrysolaus among top contenders. Four riders including Lillman and Lewis set to ride in the Newmarket field with bets on Cetigne, Eusebius, and Publican for the placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Newmarket
Cetigne
Molly
Flanagan
Pistolaire
Blot Criss
Mentone
Gamblers
Hawkksburn
Eusebius
Lisnavane
Battleplane
Hawksburn
Pete
Eusebins
Trammer
Eudesus
Queen of Scots
Flemington
Eudogue
Motly’s Robe
Cettone
Perks
Fraser
Chrysolaus
Sydney
Iold
Arti
Jeroman
Wedge
Oakleigh
Bandurria
Lillyman
Lewis
McLachlan
Wond
Publican
Angleform
Artileryman
Trey
Carritla
Essendon
Arnole Brunswick
Tenterfield
Wallash
Newmarke
Gold Tie
Ro Frais
Kyselaws
Ceyene
Hand
Gambler's Gold
Blae Cross
Sir Thex
Greenstead
Ewloxas
Lannion
Lord Setay
Sydney Mamsel
Ipoh
Pilot
Eudoxus
Eusebus
Cardigan
Cranbrook
Melbourne Race Trials Show Fast Gallops Across Caulfield and Flemington
Final acceptances listed for Pyors Hurdle and St Leger events at Melbourne tracks. Caulfield and Flemington witnessed extensive trials with horses such as Thaletas Eusebius Dimboola Maid of Honor and King of the Sea clocking strong times. Trainers reported conditions hard and the grass and sand tracks performing to expectations as horses went through 4 to 7 furlongs and longer workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Alnwick Fairies’ Produce Stakes
Carrisla
Tanr
Crimson Trey
Kemalonge Gosere Hutan
Clenacre
Caulfield
Mneto
Mami
Eusebius
Dimboola
Maid of Honor
King of the Sea
Yacamunds
Parar
Cetigne
Sextin
Cetigeme
Bigoonbah
Kilroy
Maid of Denmark
Om Star Comedien
Lisnavane
Effier
Colbert
Cash Register
Whrysolaus
Lootoo
Lord Setay
Red Dome
Molly's Robe
Gatsees
Wooner
Flemington
Eastcourt
Hand
Greenstead
Glennacre
Jewel Song
Midilli
Macadam
Kanga
Dong
Trey
Antarctic
Pod
Eudoxus
Urney
Meam
Gringalet
Menit
Gossime Hatam
Carriole
Kilfinn
Lystrim
Duntrim
Wilden
Artilleryman
Seigneur
Michael the Brave
Drumfre
Boxing: Kilbane Retains Featherweight Crown in Bout
The air of Kilbane, featherweight champion, dominates the eighth round of the bout as Kitbcor Oulpoated competes fiercely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air of Kilbane
Cricket Match Set For Holiday Between Clubs
A cricket game is planned for the coming holiday Monday between the One Boys, who played at Gordonval, and the Olives aero, who recently faced Babinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonval
Olives Aero
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vung
T. A. Therras Barei
Berg Dhraok
Aviation
Cape
Assau
Kisumu
British East Africa
Queensland Railways
Military Forces
Fiji
Barton
Charleville
Siydney Co
MR. Asquith
Federal Finance
Morocco
W. A. Collins
Chemist
Pinal Acceptances
Cricket
Boland’s Ltd
Bedford
Tada
Crewdson
Carl J
Price
Cole
Gene Heal
Todev
Poys
W.B
Warren
the Department Stores
Boland's
Cairns
S. Mayeshiba
Lake Street
Cairns Row
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!