Cairns Chamber of Commerce Debates Celotex Plant
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce held a meeting with members including A J Draper and J N Tenant. Discussion covered Celotex import duties, local timber sales, and prospects for a Celotex plant in Queensland, along with railFreight issues, hydroelectric schemes, and post office construction plans. The group approved actions to secure factory establishment and urged rail motors and better freight rates, with communications to the Commissioner for Railways and the Premier.
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Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Mesars
A. J. Draper
E. Hunter
L. Draper
F. «. Hadel
DW. Olley
M. B. Agilersa
Will
W. MM
Celotes
R. Anders
Messrs. Mourns
Philp
Ting
Eiinner
Anderson
Australia
Bern
Ao Wreater Pouweetine Dey
Fir
BE. Hunter
Merwe
Metermack
Queensland
Chamber ‘Sti
Cairns
Cairns Chamber appeals for Lord Lovat visit to Far North Australia
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce letter to Prime Minister McCormack requests that Lord Lovat visit Australia’s Far North and Townsville region. The aim is to showcase northern Queensland’s coastal tropics and Tablelands, stressing strategic, economic, and demographic benefits for the Empire and Britain.
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Carns Chumner of Commerce
Lord Lawat
Australia
Migration Commission
Belvlf
Cairns Chamber of | Commerce
Lord Lovat
Mort
Toweaville
Tropics
Great
Erin
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Amery
Lord Lovet
Lord Ovat
Great Britain
Austalia
Empire
Ukand
Dovensland
Ucensionc
Townsville
Tablelands
Cairne Chamber
Lovat
Anglican Church and Papal Primacy Controversy
London, January 19, an interview discusses English churchmen on Papal Primacy and transubstantiation. Bishop Darnes and others claim English clergy reject papal authority while supporting communion unity, with references to Cranmer Latimer and Burned at the stake for denying papal supremacy.
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London
Cran
Latimer
Biaheyn
Bir Kham
Aiv Bistrop Darnes
Birmingham
Malifax
Frenchmen Triumph In Straight Sets In Improved Form
In Wellington New Zealand the new Tennisers thrilled with solid performances defeating New Zealand players across singles and doubles. Boroira and Brag ham led a strong showing as Hofstra Reissis swept Knott and Sturt in doubles while Korotra and Boussus combined for decisive wins over Knott and Sunt.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Tre Day
den Wes
Boroira
Coliver
Bragham
Hartlet
Hofstra
Reissis
Knott Am Sturt
Married life ends by accidental gunfire in Longreach
Reginald Colin Crowle, 38, grazier and Praserburgh owner, died instantly when a gun in his car discharged during a trip to collect a cushion for his goats. His forthcoming wedding to Helena Dutton of Jundah was postponed by floods as parents' property Collewarey near Arewaring, NSW, is noted.
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Longreach
Reginald Colin Crowle
Grasier
Praserburgh
Mula
Heing
Mer. Crowle
Mies Helena Dutton
Jundah
Collewarey
Arewarring
N.S.W
Trans-Australian train delayed by passenger dispute
Perth January 19 A railway dispute over passenger limits delayed the Trans Australian train. The dining car staff objected to overbooking and refused duty after 123 passengers were booked, prompting a second crew to refuse. Officials proposed stocking dining cars with tinned foods while passengers bought meals in Kalgoorlie, and the train ran about three hours late.
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Perth
Staf
Railway Department
Kalgoorlie
Striking Trans Australian crews unite in Kalgoorlie clash
A Kalgoorlie Trades Hall meeting of train crews affected by the Trans Australian line strike resolved to stand firm and interview the incoming Port Augusta crew. The Port Augusta crew joined the strikers and was suspended. The men protested three years of overcrowded trains and a past pledge that passenger numbers would cap at 117. A telegram from Melbourne warned that re instatement and deputations to discuss terms could follow if the action continued.
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Kalgoorlie
Port Augusta
Queensland Chamber seeks support for land sales policy
The chamber stresses White Australia maintenance and national importance of selling state lands. Delegates tour the North and urge resistance to alien influences while backing continued land propaganda. Messages urge Lord Lovat to view lands offered and benefit from the arrangements promoted by Mr. A. Draper, president.
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Australia
Mpi
Delegnyourne
Queensland
Enysa
Lord Lovat
Bert
A. Draper
Presiden
Italian Migrants Last Big Rator in Melbourne
A large party of European migrants chiefly Italians arrived today aboard the steamship Citta Di Genova from Naples. They cited Mussolini’s migration ban as causing great difficulty in leaving Italy and suggested this may be the last contingent for some time, noting many Italians wish to work in Canada or Australia. The Genoa ship carried passengers bound for NOSW and for Cuba Janel.
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Melbourne
Meintly
Signer Mussolini
Italy
Chinese waters piracy fight ends with ship defended
In Chinese waters near Wat Shanghai a 7000 ton vessel bound for Kametank repelled pirates aboard as passengers. Chief Officer Conway and two Indian guards were killed, several crew wounded. Captain Sparks and Houghton led a defense on the bridge as about thirty pirates fired on the crew. Eleven pirates were killed. others fled in sampans and were arrested ashore.
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Shanghat
Conway
Korgomont
Kametank
Kurgmons
Houghton
Sparks
Honmghton
Judgee
Tay
Sampans
Appeal to the Country When Will It Be
London reports jockeying over the date of the next general election. Some expect Mr Baldwin to go to the country in November to curb Labour taxes, while others cite national issues and budget signals. Party HQs say preparations continue with no clear date before spring 192?.
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London
Haldwin
Labour
Tasman Flight Melbourne Prep Talk From Captain Moody
Reports from Melbourne discuss Captain Moody’s planned New Zealand attempt from Australia. Prime Minister Bruce says no official advice or details on the plan exist. Conflicting signals and safety concerns hold up any ministry declaration at present.
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Melbourne
Moody
New Zealand
Australis
Bruce
Rae
Tse
Vail
Saaartet Ag
Unemployment Debate in Sydney Cabinet to Review
Acting Premier Buttenshaw told a Trades and Labor Council deputation that cabinet would consider unemployment policy next week. The council led by J Garden blamed Southern Europeans and other foreigners for rising unemployment, while Buttenshaw said foreign arrivals worsen the problem but NSW unemployment is not as severe as claimed.
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Sydney
Trades and Labor Council
Huttenshaw
J. Garden
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Buttenshaw
Herbert Seat Labor Nominee Nominated in Herbert Seat Plea
Townsville January 20 report notes Mr G W Martens, president of the md ranch of the A W U, is expected to run in the plebiscite for Labour candidates for the federal Herbert seat. Nominations for the plebisite close next month.
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Townsville
Tima
G. W. Martens
A.W.U
Herbert
Congress to seek big boost in Navy planes and crew
Washington reports the Navy Department plans a five year expansion doubling aircraft strength for the battle fleet and increasing personnel by about 30,000. The programme envisions 25 cruisers with 60,000 men, 100 planes, 1 submarine and 1,528 men, five aircraft carriers with 2,500 men, two other ship types with planes, and nine destroyers with 2,700 men and nine planes. The plan would sharply raise the navy’s fighting capacity.
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Navy Department
Ilvie Weldemere
America
Congress
Navy
Wilbur
Compulsory inoculation support debated by Johnstone Shire
At Innisfail on January 19 the Johnstone Shire Council debated a Wondai Council request to back compulsory diphtheria inoculation, noting about £400 spent on treating eighty diphtheria carriers at a school and urging a Health Commissioner report while acknowledging public resistance to mandates. A motion to refer the matter to the Health Committee was carried.
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Innisfai
Seiems
Womndai
Queensland
Ur. K. Mall
Stevie
Moore
I. Uf
Department
Eediecalean Department
South Johnstone
Perennally
Wondai Council
Health Committee
Postal Workers Clash Over Wartime Works Curbs
In Melbourne on January 20 the Amalgamated Postal Workers Union secretary EF Murray criticized the Postmaster General. He accused the Minister of misrepresenting facts to fit government aims, noting urgent and essential maintenance cuts amounting to thousands in New South Wales and disputing claims of widespread 1925 26 dismissals and no complaints.
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Melbourne
Amalgamated Postal Workers’ Union
EF. Murrane
New South Wales
Carpenters Abandon Arbitration Vote Across Victoria
In Melbourne on January 9 the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners reported a statewide ballot. A two to one majority of members voted to abandon the Arbitration Court, signaling a shift in labor dispute handling across Victorian branches.
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Melbourne
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners
Arbitration Court
Far North Rainfall Amid Ongoing Australian Weather Shifts
Australian weather notes ongoing flood rains in the Far North as sun activity and northerly winds influence atmospheric conditions. Cairns received welcome rain with a 0.48 inch total and a high of 44 degrees Fahrenheit, while a potential six to twelve week wet season looms for Queensland.
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Australian Commonwealth
Cairns
Heavy Rain and Flooding Strike Australian Cities
A sequence of heavy rains across Innisfail Mareeba Herberton Brisbane and surrounding areas reports flooding with streets and subways inundated. In Brisbane a major downpour caused widespread water damage, power and transit disruption, and lightning strikes damaged overhead railway equipment as suburban services were disrupted.
Melbourne Thunderstorm Floods Streets and Homes
A January Melbourne storm drenched the Kian and surrounding suburbs, inundating streets within minutes. Traffic halted and low-lying houses and shops suffered damage as water rose over two feet in places. The Weather Bureau recorded 75 points of rain in the brief downpour, described as the heaviest in years though not a record. The storm had tropical thunderstorm characteristics and drew large crowds to watch its approach.
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Melbourne
Kian
Water Authority progress of work monthly meeting notes
The Cairns Water Authority met with the Mayor presiding. They considered extending water to Edge Hill, with a recommendation to hold the proposal in abeyance. The department offered £180 for a reservoir telephone line, accepted on an annual rental of £5/17/6, higher than the town rental. The committee advised accepting the Department’s line offer with the stated rental to cover maintenance. Five sluice valves required by the City Engineer for the Water Supply were approved for supply.
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Edge Hill
Water Authority
Department
Shuice
Ee Ineer
Sabia
Medals for Police Officers at Brisbane ceremony
A ceremonial event at the Police Depot Petrie Terrace featured Governor Sir John presenting Imperial Service medals to ex sergeants and constables including Joseph Ke James Melnerney and Michael Walsh. Medals for Hawkes and others were not presented but will be delivered later. Financial notes include accounts and a December 1827 expenditure statement showing balances and receipts.
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Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
John One
Imperial Service
Fotearohn Casey
Joseph Ke
James Melnerney
Thoms Smith
Thome Smith
John Rockett
Michael Walsh
Awe
Core Hawkes
Frederick William Awl
John ‘Odd
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