Settlement Ends Melbourne Engine Drivers Strike Without Wages Gain
Melbourne reports the Federation of Engine Drivers Union resumed work after a strike that yielded no wage increases. Many idle workers returned to jobs as union members face lack of strike pay amid broad industry talks on living wages. Gas strikers await a state government position on round-table negotiations as Premier Lawson contemplates a constitutional reconciliation plan.
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Federated Engine Drivers’ Union
Metropolian
Dae Urcer Tf
Onds
Lawson
Bundaberg Protests Over Sugar Shipment to Yarraville
The Acting Premier Mr Gillies received a Bundaberg citizens resolution condemning the Federal Government for shipping raw sugar to Yarraville while hundreds in Bundaberg face destitution. The resolution urges immediate supply of sugar to Millaquin and a copy sent to the Prime Minister.
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Brisbane
Gillies
Bundaberg
Yarraville
Millaquin
Pome Minster
Corser
M.A.R
Col. Oldershaw
Melbourne
Mullaquin
Millaquine
Buundaberg
Millager
Interstate Conference presses NSW Superannuation act adoption
STATE SERVANTS at Brisbane discuss motions urging state governments to adopt the New South Wales Superannuation Act. They resolve that public service officers on association membership lists not included in official awards should be excluded, and urge creation of a reserve or defence fund separate from normal revenues.
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Brisbane
New South Wales
Arbitration Courts
Public Service Boards
Coal miners idle as federation rejects offer in New South Wales
In New South Wales the entire coal mining workforce in the northern western and sand districts walks out. The Australasian Coal and Shale Employers Federation met to discuss the proprietors response to union demands but the aggregate miners meeting rejected the offer as inadequate. An inquiry into prices hours profits and wages was demanded. Employers complain export coal output and stoppages hurt trade while miners cite uncertain daily contracts.
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Sydney
Moorthern
Western
Sand
New South Wales
Australasian Coal and Shale Employers’ Federation
Tut
Meet
Alan
Irish Disorder Reported Across Irish Towns and Streets
British forces scour west and south Ireland after Brigadier Lucas’s kidnapping, with four hundred marching through Fermoy and looting. Lismore and other towns suffer bombings and rioting as Sinn Fein violence, tar attacks, and girls’ assaults are reported. Lloyd George warns no proposals acceptable to Britain until Irish mind shifts.
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London
Jane
Ireland
Lucas
Fermoy
Lismore
County Waterford
Lloyd George
Britain
Sinn Fein
Tratee
Lord French
Belfast
Brigailier Lucas
German Affairs Berlin Fehrenbach Addresses Reichstag
Premier Fehrenbach told the Reichstag that Germany must prove it seeks no revenge to ease Allied distrust. Ex-Premier Schiedemann pledged support if the government follows the policy. Foreign Minister Wieth and Rimens will represent at Spa. Bavaria opposes army cut to 100000, risking a Left Radical revolt in northern Germany.
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Fehrenbach
Reichstag
Germany
Schiedemann
Fertenbach
Wieth
Rimens
Spa
Bavaria
Queensland Government weighs Governor appointment and sugar agreement
Acting Premier Gillies said government had received no new word from Federal authorities on a Governor appointment and sugar agreement terms. He noted differences not vital, aligned with the Sydney conference attended by Mr. Theodore, chaired by Mr. Hughes. He also announced an early shipment of raw sugar from Queensland to the south, inaugural for this season.
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Brisbane
Gillies
Theodore
Sydney
Hughes
Queensland
South
Heavy rains disrupt rail travel across state
Heavy rains since Sunday caused washouts on multiple railway lines from Melbourne to Morrison’s Hill and Ootanmundra delaying the limited express and subsequent services by about six hours. Traffic along the Tumut line and the Ternera line remains dislocated near Webb's Creek.
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Seieatea
Countery
Lnes
Melbourne
Morrison's Hill
Ootanmundra
Noerhern
Webb's Creek
Brisbane Meeting Plans Demonstration During Prince Visit
At a Brisbane gathering of the general citizens committee the chairman said Camp hone weld would also lead a demonstration when the Prince visited. No reply had been received from the Catholic schools circualised about the event.
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Brisbane
Genera] Citizens’ Committee
Camphone Weld
University issues doctorship to Bishop of Tasmaste
A university conferred a doctorate on the Bishop of Tasmaste in a formal ceremony. The event marked a notable ecclesiastical and academic honor, with university officials presenting the degree amid a blessing and prayers.
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The
University of
Tasmaste
Demaine warns Labor gains threaten capitalist interests at Townsville
Mr W Demaine speaking at the Labor convention in Townsville argues the recent war spread Prussianism and economic slavery. He envisions nonviolent change through educated workers and organized action, urging careful preparation to empower workers and reduce class hatred.
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Brisbane
W. Demaine
Mic
Townsville
Caucus Journal Today
Bicherta
Russia
Interecitiens
Mr. Demaine
South Brisbane Gas Co. Startling Statements at Arbitration
In the Arbitration Court the South Brisbane Gas Co. and its price dispute with Withams is heard. Moore, the chief gas examiner, testifies that directors dismissed him in 1911 and 1912 inflated assets, while resisting signing documents. The directors sought 100000 by debentures, deemed illegal by counsel, and the case remains adjourned.
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Brisbane
Arbitration
South Brisbane Gas Co
Withams
Moore
Fee
Mr. Forrest
Pin-Pricks Fitness
Ounsel
Forres
Wireless Committee Rejects Marconi Monopoly Threat
London June 3 The Daily Chronicle notes the wireless committee’s Uhaiimenus report and rejects the Marconi project committee’s main objection that monopoly would suppress competitive innovation.
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N. London
Daily Chronicle
Wireless Committee
Uhaiimenus
Marconi Project
Ittee
Marconi
Canadian Navy Mate of Two Sons Sits Through Prorogation
A Canadian Navy mate remained aboard as the prorogation stretched late into the evening with two sons by his side at 1 am. The scene captured a quiet, orderly observance during the pause in parliamentary business.
Townsville Labor Conference Chooses Platform Shifts
Townsville June 3 reports the Labor conference where Mr Rir dan won the presidency over Mr Demaine and Mr Ogden became vice president. Debates centered on adopting a Kurilpa workers objective and mixing Federal and State aims, with amendments defeated and a fighting platform plank approved referencing referenda and recall.
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Townsville
Rirdan
Demaine
Ogden
Hartley
M. Kelly
Hall
Kelly
Ameth
Beatson
Marce
Skirving
Thompson
Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Committee Report Proposed Global Links
The Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Committee publishes a scheme linking regions by wireless links of under 20 miles. Initial capital £1244 0, annual charges £4250, revenue £325000 with a proposed annual loss of £0. The plan pins England as hub with stations to Cairo Nairobi Windhoek and a valve network to India Far East and Australia.
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London
Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Committee
Trafic
Engineering
Post Office
Leafield
Cairo
Monlson Arc
Nairobi
Windhoek
South Africa
India
Far East
Australia
England
Poona
Singapore
Kongkong
Port Darwin
Perth
Prospero us Victoria Advances to Soldiers
Melbourne June 30 The Lieutenant Governor Sir W H Irvine reports in an opening Parliament address that over a million acres have been acquired for discharged soldiers settlement at a cost of £7 127 646 with advances already made likely to reach three million. The government will introduce legislation to provide another half million for main roads and bridges over three years and fund road development projects. Estimated railway revenue for 1919 20 is about 2 percent higher than 1917 18, a record year.
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Melbourne
W. H. Irvine
Renown Endures Severe Southern Ocean Test
Melbourne reports the Renown, the Great Australian Bight tested in heavy seas off Albany. The ship faced giant waves and reduced engine revolutions yet remained undamaged with the crew praising its performance. The gale eased, allowing a brief speed boost as the Prince enjoyed a game of rackets in rough weather.
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Melbourne
Atlantic
Dee
Albany
Prince
Prince Welcomed in Albany and Perth amid celebrations
Premier Mitchell and Western Australia ministers greeted the Prince on arrival at Albany. A town hall address followed as Albany displayed triumphal arches and veterans saluted. The Royal train then moved to Perth with the Tremier and ministers aboard. The Renown faced its roughest seas yet since departure from Sydney, with 60 foot waves and heavy spray as the voyage continued to Perth.
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Albany
Mitchell
Ministry of Western Australia
Tremiert
Perth
Sydney
Fugland
Rene
Inquiry in Sydney Reveals Fear of Exile Motive
A witness testifies that authorities sought to remove a person from the country fearing what he might reveal. He asserts government pressure influenced the case and named the Goldsteins as sources whose evidence appeared fixed by officials. The witness believes Grant, King, Givnn and Reeve are innocent.
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Sydney
Jane
Witnness
Grant
King
Givnn
Reeve
Goldsteins
Theina
Wheat for South Africa Gov’t Purchases
In Capetown the Finance Minister said 10,000 bags of flour bought from Canada will be followed by a probable 20,000 more at the same price. A government board of control will manage wheat and flour supplies to curb middlemen. local producers will be out of the market for six months.
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Capetown
Canada
Paper Shortage Threatens Pacific Coast Newspapers
Vancouver report states an oil famine may halt paper production by British mills, with only two tankers left and Sydney and Melbourne set to be affected. Mills are warned to expect minimal supply as plants convert to coal burning, a process that could take months.
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Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Sydney
Melbourne
Honored Name Sparks Debate in Commons
In the Commons the member addressed Sir Aee Bonara om and argued Fryatt's name should be permanently associated with the endowment. The discussion touched on whether Fryat would be linked to the Bressels and how the honor should be recorded.
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London
Commons
Aee Bonara Om
Fryatt
Bressels
Fryat
Ryatt
N S Wales Loan From London Statement
A cryptic finance notice mentions a loan from London and a ruling rate tied to underwriting. The fragment suggests a formal disclosure about obligations and interest conditions with no clear names or dates.
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London
Arene
Finwe Com
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Boland
Manchester
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Eny
Wien
Peris
Navy
Madapolam
Paris
Sally Jel
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Kobe
S. Mayeshiba
Turrame” Caine Merchant
Perdriau
Oberbachts
W. A. Collins
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