Labor Convention Adopts Broad Resolutions At Townsville
July 5 report from Townsville on the Labor Convention resuming and ballot results for eleven State Central Executive members. The gathering backed Special enactment to place hospitals under a coughbour system, urged Local Authorities Act amendments on land arrears and fee simple ownership, and considered education reforms and state enterprise management. A plank supports day or day-later repairs at subsidised institutions and nationalisation of banking was endorsed.
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Townsville
State Central Executive
Messrs. Dematie
Larmmer
McDonald
C Calefins
J. S. Collings
Mullan
McCormack
Gledson
A. Bruce
I. McLean
T. Wilson
Coughbour
Mengster
Arbitration Court
Blind Workers’ Union
Gympie W.P.O
Goldstein Recalls Disgust At Inquiry In Sydney
Justice Sydney Ewing led the inquiry as Louis Goldstein and Detective Leary testified. Goldstein said he planned to attend but felt branded a perjurer and vowed to forget the matter. Leary noted cotton waste findings and hinted at more discoveries before the inquiry resumes tomorrow.
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Sydney
Sydney Ewing
Louis Goldstein
Ewing
Scully
Leary
Begant
W.W
Arms and the Man
Twenty thousand workers were discharged in June in Osaka amid weak economy. A Tokyo bulletin says the naval budget tops 60 million dollars and army credits total 48 million, with 6.5 million for aviation requested of the Diet.
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Osaka
Tokio
Zeppelins Passing to American Use After War
Berlin reports a Zeppelin similar to No. 71 to be shipped in dismantled form to an American committee next week for reassembly in the United States by German engineers. Three others of the same type are being completed and will be sent to America after the armistice was signed. Four are planned for trans Atlantic air service with two more ready for delivery to France or Italy.
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Berlin
America
France
Italy
Japan withdraws troops from Trans-Baikalia amid Bolshevik massacre
Tokyo announces Japan will pull forces from Trans Baikalia but will occupy several areas in Savhalien Province. Japan will keep troops at Vladivostok and in the Khararoik district. In Babinda, Presbyterians report a sunny annual Sunday School picnic and anniversary services with large gatherings and Rev. Fixter preaching to children and adults.
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Tokio
Japan
Trans-Baikalia
Savhalien
Vladivostock
Khararoik
New York Dailies Hint at Democratic Deadlock and Possible Compromise
A Times dispatch from San Francisco reports deadlock at the Democratic convention among Cox McAdoo and Palmer forces. Davis and Colby receive brief prominence as potential compromise choices favored by President Wilson and key state delegations. The balloting resumes after a Saturday session with no clear gains as leadership plans a Sunday realignment toward a quick reconvening and potential nomination.
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New York
New York “Times
San Francisco
Messrs
Cox
McAdoo
Palmer
Palmer-Cox
McAdon
McAdog
Davis
Colby
Wilson
Democratic Party
Illinois
Minnesota
Indiana
Taggart
Eight Democratic VP candidates named in New York note
New York July 3 eight declared candidates for the Democratic nomination for Vice-President are listed including Francis Davies Meredith Stewart Walsh Tyson Hodges and others. Bryan plans a list of a dozen with several prominent names. The San Francisco note says the convention shows a wet versus dry split with no clear nominee and a compromise candidate not yet in sight.
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Francis
Federal Trade Commission
Davies
Agriculture
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Stewart
Montana
Lewis
Illinois
Walsh
Massachusetts
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Tennessee
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Bryan
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Supreme Coun
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Massachussets
Campbell
Texas
Rainey
New York “American
San Francisco
Cox
Palmer
McAdoo
Lambeth Conference Embraces Broad Church Reforms
London July 5 The Primate presided at a ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral with MO archbishops and bishops at the Lambeth Conference. A Sunday Abbey service featured Dean Ryle delivering a Broad Church sermon urging women’s active participation and a revision of the Nicene Creed to read believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
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London
Canterbury Cathedral
Abbey
Dean Ryle
Tree of Knowledge as Know Some Very Green Fruit
Townsville report quotes Mr Fikelly arguing Labor Conventions enacted necessary provisions for good government. Opponents did not remove statutes. Upper House portrayed as a relic of past governments, with members appointed long before. A lifelong parliamentarian claimed tenure by Queen Victoria endures beyond her death.
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Tree OF Knowledge
Townsville
Knowlledge
Fikelly
Victoris
Fatal railway yard accident in Toowoomba claims elderly man
In Toowoomba on July 5 an elderly man named Edward OB Omintenance yards died after a horse pulled by a wagon bolted toward a tree and was struck by a wheel. Gaske attempted to intervene but was crushed when the wheel passed over the body.
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Toowoomba
Edward
Gaske
Concerted Press Campaign Aims at Chancellor Resignation
London reports a coordinated effort by Northcliffe newspapers to force the Exchequer head to resign over Budget taxes and excess profits duty. The drive peaked before the Finance Bill debate, with unverified notices of Chamberlain’s resignation, while cabinet support for his stance remains strong.
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London
Northcliffe
Chamberlain
Central News
Commons
Miners Seek Broader Control While Urging Inquiry
General Secretary Willis forwards a communication stating that resolutions from aggregate miners meetings across the Commonwealth show willingness to accept an agreement for the industry. The federation opposes syndicalism and calls for social ownership of minerals for the general community while pursuing better living conditions and an inquiry before any strike.
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Sydney
Meat Industry Freight Space Allocated in Queensland
Acting Premier reports telegram from Freight Committee chairman Mr Cox confirming frozen meat space for lifting in Queensland this month. Townsville 1400 tons Bowen 80 Rockhampton 1000 Gladstone 1400 Brisbane 2600 Htetal 7000 tons. Port Melbourne arrives to take 2500 tons. Cox urged immediate increase of 5000 tons for Townsville to prevent plant closure due to lack of stores.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Cox
Townsville
Bowen
Rockhampton
Gladstone
Gillies
Melbourne
Yintin Ut
Ownsville
Australia Pays Full Purchase Money on Nauru Deal
Melbourne reports that Sir J. Cook noted a cable stating Australia paid part of its share under the Nauru agreement. The government had actually sent the full purchase sum due last July to London to meet obligations, with Australia’s share estimated near three million pounds for deposits on the island.
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Melbourne
J. Cook
Commonwealth
Nauru
London
Australia
Gandhi Plan of Non-Cooperation Campaign in India
The July report from Allahabad notes Indian agitators plan a non-cooperation campaign against the Turkish peace effort. Gandhi outlines actions starting August 1 including surrender of titles, non-participation in loans, legal professionals suspending practice, and boycotts of government schools and councils plus civil and military posts. Authorities doubt the movement will significantly embarrass the government.
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Allahabad
India
Gandhi
Mesopotamia
Tw Otter
Exchange Problems and Tariff Policy Debate in Melbourne
A delegation from the Australian Industries Protection League Tariff Committee met Mr. Greene to discuss exchange problems with emphasis on France. Greene said the issue would be carefully considered by the Government. He noted buyers and importers seek the cheapest market and that Customs duties on home consumption value, laws in place for twenty years, would not change until the law is changed.
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Melbourne
Australian Industries’ Protection League Tariff Committee
Greene
France
Lands Minister Indicates Interim Log Timber Plan
Brisbane July 5 The Lands Minister returning from Melbourne said a tentative agreement with the Minister for Repatriation would allow the Stanes to operate until finance is adjusted. The Pine logs obtained under the Swear Acquisition Act will be sold by the Forest Service prioritising home industries while supporting essential Australian manufacturers such as Melbourne match factories and Sydney sawmills. Some Queensland timber properties held by mills in other States will be given full consideration.
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Brisbane
Melbourne
Ministers For Lands
Minster
Coyne Sand
Forest Service
Coyne
Averealia
Sydney
Queensland
Rescue of the Selovet From Ice in Kara Sea
Sverdrep reports the icebreaker Schatger rescued the steamer Selovet in the Kara Sea. Facing twenty foot thick pack ice, Schatger pressed forward with ten boilers, beating back ice and making repeated attempts until she reached Archangel with 87 aboard.
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London
Sverdrep
Kara Sea
Schatger
Archangel
Huns for Russia invited to discuss German emigration
Berlin July 5 The Confederation of Labor has accepted the Soviet Government invitation to send representatives to Russia to arrange for the immigration of suitable German workers.
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Berlin
Confederation of Labor
Russia
Nominations Extended for Cairns Jockey Club Annual Meet
Telegram from the echoir informs Cairns Jockey Club secretaries that nominations for the annual meet have been extended to Wednesday 4 pm. Desiring nominees may contact Cairns secretaries at Cleb. in Brisbane July 5. Kedron races postponed due to heavy rain. horses killed. Melbourne July 5 three horses fatally injured at Flemington including Wondereeve, Royal Pl, and Manron in hurdle and steeplechase events.
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Cairns Jockey Club
Cairns
Cleb
Brisbane
Melbourne
Flemington
Wondreeve
Royal Pl
Manron
V R C Acceptances Melbourne July Second Day
Melbourne reports July VRC acceptances on the second day totaling 35 fellows. The Keilor Hurdles feature Silent War at 11.9, Mount Stuart 10.10, and a list of entrants including Grand Fleet, Front Rank, Omens, and Kinlark among many others in handicaps and steeplechases.
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Melbourne
VRC
Wiles
Tararu Jack
Jack Prior
Pram
Dr. James
Cold Master
Berribee
Muttagunyah
Pimpars
Radenese Commonsense
Tenarqui
McAlpin
Rviles Kinlark
Wooloo
Alors
Point Nekoi
Wallwenne Roetholla
Safelan
Ferrienite
Rosyth
Lemkirl
Yarramalea
Torpaz
Kennedy Juniors Triumph In Tight South Cairns Cup Match
Wireless reports a fast paced Minor Junior game between South Cairns and Kennedy Juniors ending in a Kennedy victory. Notable Kennedy players include Proberts and others, while Deaton McDougall and Coughlin starred for South Cairns with strong defense and sidesteps throughout the match.
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Wireless
Oonenay
South Cairns
Kennedy Minor
Kennedys
Deaton
McDougall
Coughlin
J. Proberts
Kennedy
Kesnetivs
Local Teams Railways and U S Clash Details
Railway Loca and Sheps team vs U S in a lineup featuring full back A Mason three quarters Gains Woods F Hughes Coughlin Michie five eighth W Mehrens forwards May Hawney A Wilson captain Fleming Edwards Hodson Frmes gencies W Woads Barr Traner Py O'Dyrne.
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U. S
Ber
A. Mason
Gains
Woods
F Hughes
Coughlin Hall
Michie
W. Mehrens
May
Hawney
A. Wilson
Fleming
Edwards
Hodson
W. Woads
Barr
Traner
Py O'Dyrne
Lord French Returns Aboard Vampire After Queenstown Interview
London reports Lord French leaving Queenstown after meeting Admiral Topper and dining, then proceeding aboard the destroyer Vampire. The assembly follows him to the naval docking point as part of ongoing wartime movement.
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London
Admiral Topper
Queenstown
Lord French
Vampire
Naval
Castor Oil Prospects Rise in Queensland
Agricultural Department backs castor oil cultivation in Queensland to meet domestic and export needs. Cotton expert Mr. pe notes Queensland's suitability and potential 4000 tons annually, with beans valued at 20 to 30 pounds per ton. Demonstrations and seed distributions train growers across Central, Wide Bay, and Warwick districts ahead of an upcoming exhibition.
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Brisbane
I S
Agricultural Department
Queensland
Wide Pay
Warwick
Downs
Pallaig
Royal Train Upset Report From Melbourne
Reuters correspondent Edward Ceaves reports a Royal train derailment near Melbourne on July 5. The accident involved two of the Royal party and likely occurred due to a fault at a line curve, causing an upset incident with probable line damage.
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Melbourne
Edward Ceaves
Reuter
Eiaewemn Ae
Royal Tras
Government to Match Private Wages for Artisans in Adelaide
Premier Barwell announced the government will pay artisans the same wages as private employers, honoring the State Medustrial award. A reference board would oversee the wage schedule with union representation to be nominated.
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Adelaide
Barwell
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