Archer Shee device used to confine a man aboard
Cablegrams describe a device by Captain Carver that confined a man in a refrigerator aboard a ship. It mentions the dees house and superior lighting and ventilation compared with officers' cabins. Financial Times notes several shipping firms weighing Australian trade and a joint service by Cunard under Cunard management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tursday
Valer
M. Archer Shee
Carver
Dees House
Financial Times
Brockle Bank, Anchor
Cunard Limes
Theo
Conard Company
Times report on maral conference delays and Australian elections
London notes say a planned maral conference is unlikely before summer due to Australian elections and British stance. A separate item reports cellist Van Biene dying after a dramatic sketch at Brighton Hippodrome. A ministerial caucus meeting in Cape Town may settle Hertzog versus Botha politics depending on the outcome. Market notes list nominal prices for mutton, lamb, and beef in Australian and Canterbury markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pears
Ven Blew
Brighton
Lantas
Ameel
Hertuberng
Hotha
Hertzog
Botha
Barron Falls Power Scheme Discussed by Regional Board
A joint meeting of the Barron Falls utilisations board was held with Cr Warren presiding. Aldermen C McKensip A Hartil-Lew T Diliog J Loom attended as Cairns municipal and Shire representatives. They read a Premier letter on harnessing Barron Falls for electricity and a Sydney engineer Corrin's terms for a fresh report. The Under Chief Secretary noted government interest and the need to assess market and return before any loan-funded commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Barron Falls
Cr. BR. Warren
Berron Shire
C. McKensip
A. Hartil-Lew
T. Diliog
Cairns
Cr. J.loom
Corrin
Kidston
Under Es
Debating Regional Power Schemes and Authority
Officials discuss establishing works to gain power, raising funds, and inviting tenders. Debate centers on survey methods for river water, potential private exploitation, and the need for Premier authority to appoint Corrin for a report. Members weigh costs and authority limits for council-driven schemes.
Joint Board Defers Fertherac ism Report After Resignations
Dr Lyons moves deferral of fertherac ism by the Joint Board until Corrin’s report arrives. Alderman Dillon seconds and the motion carries. The Chairman resigns from Barrom Shire Council. a replacement will join the Joint Board. Joint Board members express regret at Dr Warren’s connection and name him secretary.
Price of TuckerTt Farm Labor Wages Sparks Offer
A district farmers meeting rebukes a parliament claim that feeding farm workers costs six shillings weekly. A resolution proposes employing Bamford to feed laborers at thirteen shillings sixpence, with a reply from C V Hives showing acceptance of eleven shillings per week but declining the offered position for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamford
M.H.R
Herbert
Farmers’ Association
C. V. Hives
Cairnil
Growers’ Association
Bundaberg
Dave Oretter
Australians and Canadian liquor law in a historic note
A Canadian newspaper excerpt discusses Australian liquor law, noting the union label and ticket politics. It mentions a public record of each drinker and counts of drinks across bars, weeks, or years, highlighting differences in drinking culture and tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Union Ticket
Canada
Lous
Burns night bagpipes case feels the heat at court
At a Presbyterian Hall shivoo a visitor Alexander McFarlane played the bagpipes provoking Constable Pearce. In police court McFarlane pleaded not guilty while witnesses described a crowd marching and loud music waking neighbors. Police note no permit for post midnight playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Alexander McFarlane
Alexander
Constable Pearce
Alexander McFarkane
Messrs. C. McKenzie
Reaxtar
Tyrie
Peares
Witnens
Mex
Bach's Street
Teenesian
Witeas
Witmes
Mr. Aitken
Mr. McKenzie
Mr. McKeesle
Witnness
Grim
Aitkin
Aitken Lou
Dr. Tyrie
Hawken
Cisturteante
Hawkes
Fragments Record Late Night Conversation
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a witness unsure of names and events. One speaker asserts knowledge and mentions being set out last night while discussing a Highland location and a potential disturbance in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidhen
Aten
Aithen
Caires
Departures and Hazy Conditions End List of Names
The notice lists several names including Capt. Kurande and Mesers Fermedge, Martin, Donald, and Master Ure as departures. Fog and diatom conditions affect footage. Furnas, Philp and Co., Limited act as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurande
Middiatom
Fog
Fermedge
Martin
Donald
Master Ure
Furnas, Philp and Co., Limited
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Burns Philp & Company, Limited
Australia
New Zealand
New Guinea
South Sea Islands
PRA Shopeo
Tounday
Centerbury
Tuseday
Rubber Market
Twesday
Lisha
GEO. Lisha
Abbott Street
Crockery Grocery
Armstrong Ledlie & Stillman
Eek Power
Ita
Denhem
Jean
Deeham
Bs Bed
Hartill Law
Brisbane
Jean de Fay Zenlens
Waipara
Harrow
Als
Dillon
Laval
Hartil-Law
Dearivo
Loke Street
Tucker
Bares Wight
Sergeant Hawkes
Tyria
Aitken
Robert Edwar Gardiner
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