Women’s Column Highlights Farewell Teasers and School News
The Women’s Column starts weekly from tomorrow with farewells to Mr Standish and Bishop Heaney. St Monica’s mourners to meet tonight at the rebextiear Hall. Lohep Heavey leaves for Rome. Starr-Bowkett Society includes J Peake and Wood as directors. attendance planned Friday. School begins. Whiticks offers uniforms and essentials. Jenyns Corset promotes comfort approved by medical staff. measurements available at Abbott Street shop.
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Bishop Heaney
St. Monica's
Hare
Lohep Heavey
Rome
Drunken Acibe Charges Heard In Police Court
In police court Tuesday morning before Mr. Harped, David Barry pleaded guilty and forfeited a similar charge. John Sevith pleaded guilty and was recharged. William Barlow pleaded guilty to a charge of beume and was discharged. Private Gorvin returned from over two years active service and is convalescent. Private Arcine Gorvin, recently home, acted by the Aeneas and travelled on townsville from Sedney. Private Gorvin is the son of Mrs. M. Gorvin of Leod-crreet.
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Acibe
Harped Wit
David Barry
Beeak
Ohn Sevith
Spd
William Barlow
Beume
Gorvin
Pevate Arcine Gorvin
Erars
Javes
Townsville
Sedney
Povate Gorvin
M. Gorvin
Gordonvale Ambulance Brigade Faces Busy Year Ahead
The Gordonvale Brigade reports a busy year with frequent calls and active fundraising efforts. Members travel to Cairns for supplies and training while planning staffing changes and holiday coverage.
Railway Band Dance Draws Strong Attendance and Praise
Readers describe the Hilernian Hall event as well attended with lively music from the Foster Orchestra and strong social success. The Falls Concert Band, the Mages, and other ensembles received favorable comment as the committee led by Messrs Commo Bros supported the social effort and the soldiers’ Back Pay fund.
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Foster Orcherrs
Finome
Vie
Commo Bros
Blessas Florin
Premier and Churchill Clash Over Russia Policy
London reports reveal a split in the British Cabinet over Russia. Lloyd George seeks peace with Bolsheviks while Churchill pushes hard to crush Bolshevism. Poles advance toward Russia prompting Allied doubts and cautions from Maurice and Clemenceau. The British Weekly questions Lloyd George and Churchill unity.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Paris
Russia
Lloyd George
Lloyd
Churchill
Ps Os
Nes
Henry Wilson
Long
Admiral Beatty
France
Lloyd Aniers
Litvinoff
Poland
Black Sea
Sir F. Maurice
Daily News
Lioyd George
Churchil
War Office
Japan Signals Talks on Retrocession and Security Measures
TOKIO January 27 Japan will initiate negotiations with China over retrocession of Kian Chau Ray and related steps. Tokyo plans to deploy railway police along the Shan railway even before a formal agreement and aims to coordinate troop movements once the railway security is organised.
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Tokio
Peking
China
Japan
Kian Chau Ray
Ra Ja
Shan
Chima
Twelve Hour Day and More Slow Allowed
Wire service summary notes Washington on January 27 with advisories to Italian radicals against rash moves. It states Soviets now face the world, and rationing or propaganda are no longer prominent. A Bik wireless reports uncertain hours and related details.
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Washington
Anbassily
Pomenee
Black Line declared back after hotel disruption incident
In a chaotic scene at the State Hotel two women resisted eviction while others left. A.W.U. teams acted to clear the premises as police and hotel staff moved guests out to restore order.
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A.W.U
Soneknaoa
State Hotel
Cole Trent
Leo Wycek
Georgette Bas Lee
Mastic Coley
Saxe Georgette
Sloan Acknowledged for Public Service and Character
The Lands Department officer Ather ton backs Mr. Sloan for meeting qualification standards and addressing pioneer worries. Sloan has long held a leading role in public affairs and openly expresses opinions, earning public recognition for honesty and cash-based integrity.
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Sloan
Atherton
Brisbane election crowd honors returning officers and candidates
In Brisbane on January 27 a large crowd welcomed the returning officer Mr Allars and the successful candidates at Treasury Buildings. Senators Givens and Glasgow spoke amid protests over war policy and conscription while Ferricks condemned preferential voting and funded campaigns. A disturbance broke out as ex Senator Glassey and Mr Adamson clashed with a heckler near the railing.
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Brisbane
Allars
Treasury Huildings
On-Streech
Senator Givens
Adamson
General Glasgow
Glasgow
Ferricks
Senate
Glassey
Mr. Adamson
Fire destroys large jam and can factory in East Adelaide
A major blaze at Robert McEwan & Co in East Adelaide destroyed the jam preserved fruit and can making plant. Estimated losses reach £350,000 as flames fed by fifty tons of sugar spread despite firefighting efforts amid poor water supply. The fire began in the engine room after a prior outbreak nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Australia
Robert McEwan & Co
Guam
British Labour Mission Encounters Irish Turmoil and Sinn Fein Mockery
Daily Express Dublin dispatch reports the British Labour Mission puzzled by Ireland's chaos. It met Acting Sinn Fein President Griffith and cabinet allies, with heavy republican backing. Probe considers Dominion home rule with county option while violence flares in Tipperary and a police barracks assault is repelled.
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London
Daily Express
Dublin
Cor Respondent
Ireland
Griffiths
Sinn Fein
Cersalely
Ert Conte
Neteas
Tipperary
Sehet Wares
Baltinghss
Henderson
Meer
Governor Departs Brisbane for Melbourne Train
The governor leaves Brisbane quietly for Melbourne to attend the Marathon on Friday en route to England. Few people witness the departure including Mr. Theodore, a general and other officials. The dormant commission of Sir Pope Cooper takes effect and he will be sworn in by Justice.
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Secresi
Queensland War Savings
Katina
Perth
Brisbane
Melbourne
England
Theodore
Dove
Pope Cooper
German Prisoners Arrive as Frontiers Strain Grows
Berlin reports the first two trains carrying 3000 German prisoners from France reaching the frontier. Warsaw notes strained Polish German relations in reoccupied areas with alleged religious oppression and systematic material theft. Poland's Diet seeks Paris Council input as seven candidates vie for presidency including Elbert, Hindenburg, and Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria amid an assassination attempt on Erzberger.
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Berlin
Jan. Az
France
Warsaw
Paris
Elbert
Hindenburg
Prince Ruprecht
Bavaria
Erzberger
Queensland Parliament Faces Unprecedented Chair Shuffle
In Brisbane the Liquor Act Amendment Bill prompted an rare parliamentary crisis when no deputy chairmen were present to replace Dr. Taylor. With votes split, Mr. Hawthorn and Mr. Fowles failed to gain the chair before Mr. Davey briefly acted, and Dr. Taylor returned to restore order as rail proposals and the Profiteering Prevention Bill advanced before adjournment to February 4.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Taylor
Jones
Hawthorn
Leahy
Fowles
Davey
Bronsoo
Kenilworth
Moundubberra
Callide Valley
Legislative Assembly discussions on policing and education funding
In the Assembly, Corser questioned the Premier on unemployment duties and police presence at Parliament House. Theodore denied knowledge of the cited circumstances and deferred policing allocations to the Police Commissioner. In Committee of Supply, Public Instruction budgets were debated, with education reforms praised yet constrained by funds, while calls to prioritise medical education over other chairs persisted.
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Brisbane
Corser
Parliament House
Theodore
Weir
Brisbane Technical College
Dredge Makes Fast Trip to Bay for Mail Load
A dredge completes a rapid run to the bay delivering bags of mail. The operation moves swiftly, transferring the post quickly to its destination.
Cairns Townsman Magneta Reported in Townsville Jan 27
A fragmentary dispatch from Townsville dated January 27 reports Magneta or Cairne as a subject, with limited readable details on location and context. The incomplete text references Cairns and a possible namesake or event tied to the Cairns region.
Vatican report on Czech Slovak priests stance
A Vatican dispatch surveys the attitude of Bohemian and Slovak clergy toward Rome. The report notes varied views among priests and highlights tensions within the Church in Bohemia.
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Ale
Jan
Vatican
Church of Rome
Bombala Stranding Inquiry Opens Before Marine Board
An official inquiry into the Bombala wreck near Salamander Reef on December 8 opened before the Marine Board. Captain W. G. Collin chaired with Captains Burke and Chen attending as board members. The master Captain R. L Bagdey attributed the mishap to an altered course and questioned the third officer’s actions and prior chartroom access. Witnesses including the Bombala's crew described the salvage efforts, jettisoning cargo, and signals for assistance, with the inquiry adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Jas
Salamander Reef
Marine Board
Watean
Pou
W. G. Collin
Burke and
Chen
P. Ftert
Chambers
McNab McNab
R. L Bagdey
Tors
Cape Cleveland
Regs
Townsville
Cleveland
Burke
Aly Bridge
Hart
Australia
Wm. Lewis Jones
Bombala
Naa
Chas Cramp
Champe
Frank Headland
A.B
Tomes
Alsh
ePher Son
The Quien Case in Court Over Betrayal Allegations
The trial against a defendant labeled not betrayer of Nurse Cavill proceeds on charges of communicating with the enemy and betraying others. Prosecutor and defense clash over uniformity and the prior court martial.
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Nurse Cavill
Senate Approves Funds for Public Health Study Facilities
Washington January 27 funds totaling to study influenza and public health service care will be provided to colleges and research facilities for ongoing study. The measure awaits House approval.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Deportation Outlook Mentioned by Mr. Palmer
Mr Palmer states that approximately the nation will be deported as members of the Communist party. The remark appears in a section discussing government policy and party membership implications.
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Washington
Palmer
Communist Party
Dover Patrol Update From Elusive Coast Guard Operation
A patchy excerpt hints at Dover Patrol activities along an enigmatic coast with mentions of Guardia and loitering vessels. Details are unclear but suggest monitoring duties and potential search efforts during ongoing maritime surveillance in the region.
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Mr. Standish
RCA Standish
Starr-Bowkett Society
Cairns
Starr-Dowkett
Wesers
Whittck
Craig
Turse
T. A Fess
Jenyn
Jenwns
Abbotttreet
Gordonvale Ambulance
Gordonvale Ae Clioce
Frigade
Slack Sea
Romeas
Macleay
Himdenburg
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Magneta
Cairne
Ombala
Quien
Lodge
Sena
THE
Dover Patrol
Sip Esas
Crepe-De-Chine
Boland’s Ltd
Boland's
I Aspection
Mayeshiba
Lake Street
Goft and
Pervatd
Thora
W. A. Collins
Cairng
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