Pensions and Preference Return at Cairns District Conference
The seventeenth Cairns and Northern District conference of the BSSLA opened January 29 1993 at the Rest Home Cairns with Comrade Hare in the chair. Delegates from Cairns Gordonvale Babinda Apish Lucisfail Etheridge Tully Malanda Thursday Island Townsville and Atherton attended. discussions covered pensions eligibility arrears extensions and district officials duties as the State Branch seeks to balance central oversight with local input. The report notes 200 cases handled that year most resolved or advanced with a focus on war service pensions and beneficiary support.
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Cairns
Northern District
BSSLA
Esplanade
Amrades
Ime
Ofice
Prasons
Jeaz
Perad
al Tost
Prince of Wales to Tour Mining Regions in Simple Motor Journey
The Prince of Wales departs after breakfast for a pioneering motor tour through 200 distressed mining townships in Northumberland and Durham. He aims for simplicity and plans meetings with miners and local officials, set to begin soon after his departure.
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London
Prince of Wales
New
Northumberland
Durham
Australian tennis champions claim titles in Adelaide
Gregory defeats Miss Bickerton to win the singles title at the Adelaide tournament while Miss Atherstone from NSW wins the mixed doubles with Moon and the women's doubles with Mrs O’Hara. Junior singles see Crawler defeat D Thompson. The report also notes district branch scenes and a contentious motion on travel permits and pensions amid wartime debates.
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Adelaide
Champi- Gregory
Victoria
Nsw
Moon
Miss Bickerton
Harper
O'Hara
Great Boulder Fatality In Ore Skip Accident
An ore skip loaded with eight men on the 2650 level was raised toward the 2350 feet level when a wooden skid loosened. The broken skip end struck Beale in the neck, killing him instantly, while wood fragments injured others and the engine driver. Authorities believe several may have died or been fatally injured.
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Beale
Feel
Sip
Derwine
Merital
Visit of the Big Four and Peace in Industry Condemned
A garbled clipping condemns the visit of the Big Four and the Peace in Industry Conference, noting fears and anxieties tied to the Wahh and Invest issues.
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Big Four
Production of Sugar The Clarence Complaint
Brisbane reports on sugar industry over production concerns raised by Clarence River growers. T. A. Powell counters C. Goddard critique with figures from H. T. Easterby, noting area harvested rose 1925 to 1927 but urging caution over 1928 data and season-driven variations.
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Brisbane
T. A. Powell
Central Sugar Cane Prices Board
C. Goddard
Clarence River Sugar Executive
New South Wales
Powell
Easterby
Queensland Cane Areas Expand Despite Board Restrictions
Mr Purcell argues that cane areas in Queensland have grown in recent years while acknowledging the Cane Prices Board has restricted new cane land assignments since 1925. The board lacks power to halt overall expansion, but intends future limits to defined areas to gradually reduce annual sugar exports as a solution to overproduction amid rising Australasia demand.
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Mr. Purcell
Queensland
Centra Board
Cane Prices Board
Austral Showld
Shooting of Blacks Sparks Canberra Inquiry Findings
In Canberra on January 29 the Jansmtission report examined the PM and the Minister for Home and Territories amid calls for cabinet discussion. The text notes famine and starvation evidence linked to war, with references to scarce food and rising hardship.
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Canberra
P.M
Barmes Injured In Palm Beach Car Crash
H Bates MLA and his family were in a sedan that swerved off a main road near Coolangatta. The crash left Mrs Barnes with a probable knee fracture and severe shock while Bates son Cerlic Barnes and the others escaped serious injury. The party was returning to Brisbane when the vehicle capsized in rough conditions.
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Coolangatta
H. Bates
Sektmio Fac Biot Oealche
Palm Beach
Cerlric Barnes
Brisbane
Rowing Club Fire Traps Man Amid Searing Blaze
Melbourne reports a fire at the Yarra Yarra Rowing Club destroyed 24 boats and left Cedric Swallow badly burned. The 23 year old was trapped inside and later hospitalized as police seek two men seen near the rear before the outbreak. A crowd resisted a driver who took action to rescue further boats.
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Melbourne
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club
Cedric Swallow
Swallow
Shed Fire Damages Rebuilding Costs
Melbourne reports indicate damage to boats and a shed with all boats insured though rebuilding will cost far more than the insured value. The incident leaves the victim in critical condition as authorities assess the financial impact and next steps.
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Melbourne
PLOTS AND BLOTS A MINISTRY FORMED
Peshawar reports Habi Habibullah Ghazi has formed a cabinet from the Mahmadzai clan. Amanul lah reportedly belongs to the group. Amanul lah's stepbrother Khan Hembin is named new Prime Minister.
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Peshawar
Habi Habibullah Ghazi
Amanullah
Khan
Hembin
Fury of the Atlawer Fury of the Atla wer Pendants Be
A Malian freighter Cape Vado the Norwegian Steamship Fern tine and the trawler Seimer are missing for several days. A jury rudder is proceeding toward the coastguard cutter Tamps to meet it. The Silver Fern is believed safe though other steamers may face danger at sea.
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York
Jan
Seping
Cape Vado
Ferntane
Seimer
Coastguard
Tamps
Seonetyisting Seiching Selne Aescovery
Salvation Army Turn Off Midnight Action in London
Salvation Army report from London dated January 29 notes a midnight action in progress with officials stating totals and outcomes incomplete in the fragment. The brief item suggests a late night operation or event connected to Salvation Army activities but lacks full details.
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London
Miners Defeat Themselves Over Coal Subsidy
Sydney reports the Premier and Prime Minister discussed New South Wales coal costs. Mining leaders rejected the Federal subsidy offer of 1d per ton exported from NSW, prompting calls for fresh proposals before federal help could be sought again.
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Sydney
T. R. Bayin
S. M. Brace
Bavin
New South Wales
Miners’ Federation
Ravin
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