Local Authorities Boundaries Report Recommends Large Reductions
The Royal Commission on local authorities boundaries reports wholesale reductions in areas with the majority proposing 65 fewer local authorities and nine city areas nine towns cut to three. It urges consolidation into larger units for financial stability and unified services while detailing abolition and amalgamation plans for several cities towns and shires across Queensland.
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Brisbane
Royal Commission On Local Authorities
Moscow Sensation Reported Bomb Blast Amid Donets Affair
reports from Moscow describe a bomb in a government building blamed on White Guard terrorists aided by foreign agents. one bomber was killed while fleeing and another arrested nearby as authorities warn of mass arrests of suspected Bolshevik opponents. in Berlin it is claimed the blast was a Soviet manipulation to influence death-row reprieves. in Moscow six death sentences tied to the Donets disturbance are commuted to ten years. five executions proceed.
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Chuter
Ipswich
Moreton
Laidley
Beawdesert
Normanks Rosewood
Waterford
Toowoomba
Cambeanna
Cli' Brarton
Milmerran
Pittaforth
Tarampy
Allora
Crow's Nest
Highfields
Wondaryan
Rosalie
C. Warwick
Warwick
Glengallan
Rosenthal
Gympie
Noos
Kilkivan
Maroochy
Tisro
Widwee
Ipsa
White Guard
Prins
Bowmanian Capionage Service
Keviteh
Moscow
Berlin
Donets
Matoff
Bratsky
Hovarshinoff
Kurarsloot
Shadrun
Death by Machinery at Plant Injures Worker
Sydney July 9 Albert Sanders 9 percent was killed at a South Australian plant when his arm became caught in a whirling belt and torn off. He was mangled with most bones broken in the accident as wardens struggled to free him from the machinery.
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Sydney
Albert Sanders
Sanders
Divergent Reports on Bavidge Case Presented in London
Two reports, majority and minority, are presented to the Hume Secreury by the tribunal. The minority accepts police declarations with no blame on police TL is timber ev Net. The majority criticizes police needs and suggests changes to witness statement practices and administration.
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London
Hume Secreury
Furnace Hicks
Canberra considers possible Australian industrial peace conference
Attorney General J G Latham said he informed Prime Minister in Western Australia about Victoria s interest in the British industrial peace conference. He said Mr Bruce favored facilitating peace in industry if a conference is requested, though the Ministry is unlikely to initiate action unless parties seek it.
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Canberra
J. G. Latham
West Australia
Victoria
Mer Brice
Australia
Bruce
Darwin's Bulk Oil Offload at New Tank Wharf
On July 11 the Tanker Sk. R. Krishner sits at the wharf unloading the first bulk oil cargo for the new tank facility in Darwin.
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Darwin
Sk. R. Krishner
Boundary reforms proposed for Queensland shires and districts
The document outlines recommended changes to shire boundaries including Hugheden in Flinders district and parts of Croy don Dalrymple Etheridge Flinders Winton and Wyangarie. It also lists Bowen Proserpine and parts of Belvando Dalrymple Nebo Pioneer Wangaratti and other areas under new Shire designs.
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Gladstone
Calliope
Fiteroy
Miriam Vale
Mi. Morgan
Calliongal
Hana
Duuringa
Fitaroy
Livingstone
Banana
Eldavold
Mundubbera
Perry
Degilbo
Eidsguhl
Garnial
Mundubnera
Kingaroy
Morgan
Crow's Neat
Evk
Kilkivan
Nanango
Wondal
Jomdaryan
Pittsworth
Warwick
Glengallan
Rosenthal
Allora
Stanthorpe
Inglewood
Waggemba
Goondiwindi
Waguamba
Balonne
Arrow
Dalby
Chinchilla
Jondaryan
Rowa- We
Wan
Wambo
Wondai
Tara
Dendemere
Taroom
Murilla
Bendemere
Roma
Bun
Longreach
Winton
Wyiea
Barkly Tableland
Boutia
Diamantina
Kinlay
Mey Barta
Boulia
Burke
Cloncurry
Mackinly
Carpenshires
Pentaria
Ayr
Wangaratta
Hinchinbrook
Cardwell
Dalrymple
Etheridge, Herberton
Johnstone
Catrina
Beecham
Calving
Facham
Tinaron
Woothakata
Etheridge
Flinders
Walsh
Carnentaria
Croydon
Carpentaria
Dannon Valley
Jondaevan
Mundaubbera
Rosalie
Wonlai
Flinders District
Hughenden
Wyangarie
H. Owen
Bowen
Proserpine
Belvando
Nebo
Pioneer
Wangaratti
Herbert District
Herberton
Cairns
Eacham
Ot Ione
Gdaey
Kolapore Cup Britain Wins Empire Rifle Championship
London July 10 Britain captured the Kolapore Cup rifle shooting championship with Australia taking third place. Final scores show Britain 3M Jew at OW yards India 354 Australia 352 Canada 352 Guernsey 142 Jersey 137. Individual high scorer Pavey achieved 144 on a 1600 point possible across three ranges. Final stage at 600 yards. Britain’s first victory since 1923. Canada won Colonial prize of £50.
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Wad
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Australia
OW Yards
India
Canada
Guernsey
Jersey
SM Yards
Pavey
Gare
Armstrangs
Green
Ray
Walker
Robinson
Quirke
Ince
Chernsey
Mussolini uses youth control in Italy as Vatican clashes rise
A report from London cites Graeme Gall correspondent on Mussolini’s push to mold youth under fascist state. Vatican battles to curb influence amid propaganda. dissolution of Catholic associations cited and state oversight of youth groups emphasized.
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Vatican
Mussolini
Muscofini
Italy
Ex Minister Guilty of Contempt of Court in Hobart
In Hobart on July 10 the Full Court found Albert George Chilevie once Attorney General in contempt for statements at political meetings about Justice Crisp. Ogilvie apologized and withdrew remarks, but the court ordered costs and a fine, confirming imprisonment as a possibility.
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Her Nicholls
Mir
All
Baker
Menisi
Albert George Chile Vie
K.C
Crisp
Franklin
Ogilvie
Justice Crigp
House of Assembly
Public Trust Office
Juste Crisp
Ony
T. Shields
Justice Crisp
Supreme Court
Shields
Justice Criep
Wal
Hall
Respondent
Wat
Selicitor
Sydney City Property Two Big Sales
Sydney reports two large property deals with Pitt Street shop occupied by H Droth ers sold to Fays Ltd for 170000 pounds and George Street Aeolian Company site sold for 110000 pounds. Frontages and depths noted with high price per foot. Phenomenal citywide property prices marked.
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Sydney
Pitt-street
Hotdern Drothers
Nicholson Coy Ltd
Fays Ltd
Nicholson and Coy, Ltd
Theroperty
George-street
Aeolian
Australasia Ltd
Vice Regal Visit to Cairns and Innisfail Arrangements
Their Excellencies Governor Sir John Goodwin and Lady Goodwin arrive in Cairns for a northern tour with a full civic reception and school visits. A dense program includes Strand Hotel morning tea, state school tours, public welcome in Norman Park, and presentations to civic bodies. In Innisfail the party is greeted in rain and hosted at the Store Hall, Queen's Hotel, and Shire Hall with girl guides and boy scouts, plus river cruise and remarks on sugar production.
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Cha A. Cattinn
Cairns Shire
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Cairns
St. Monica's Convent
BEM Civic Suncheon Strand
Strand
Wes Cairns
Reine Cairns
Meee
Edge
Iin
Meyer's
Svivanbrook
Edge Hil Public Oveleone
Norman Park
Presentation Oof Akdermen
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Hine Mayscock
Colonel Campbell
Primrose
Violet
Gunard
Manar
Norman Turk Hye
Citizens Forces
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John Gheedwind
Craedwin
Unnisfail
Ert Shire Council
Mn E
All
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Inspectir
Dundlea
Citi
Zens
Amhem
Sir John
Himewl
England
George
Yucent Hotel
Sis
Queen's Hotel
Johnstone Shire
Shire Hall
Cairtsy
Moftibig
John
Vint Place
Storms After Heat Hit Canada Across Regions
Toronto reports a heat wave followed by fierce electric storms sweeping the country from Regina to Winnipeg. Major M O Halloran and two soldiers were killed at Melawawa military camp. four others were knocked unconscious in Ottawa. Gatineau River flood shut Hull City into darkness and Saskatchewan wheat suffered major damage. Aurora Borealis disrupted telegraphic links across the mid west with Winnipeg isolated yesterday.
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Regina
M. O'Halloran
Melawawa
Ottawa
Gatineau
Hull City
Saskatchewan
Mid
Canada
Winnipeg
Canada to redeem 54 million war loans in cash
Ottawa July 10 The Minister for Finance announced that Canada will redeem 54 million dollars of war loans maturing in October in cash. He added that the Dominion would not be in the money market this year.
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Ottawa
Canada
Governor Goodwin Visits Tully Amid Public Dismay
Sir John Goodwin and Joly of Iris Excellency passed through Tully today. No reception held, and locals express indignation over Tully not being included in his itinerary related to the mill’s vast size and the town’s rapid growth in recent years.
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Tully
Joly
Iris Excellency
Sir John Goodwin
Australia
Lully
Canberra Moves on Conciliation and Arbitration Act Reform
Attorney General J G Lathan outlines regulations to amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Act and aims to proclaim the bill within a fortnight. He notes progress on a bill to tackle bogus insurance companies but says no DM introduction in the coming session due to prior undertakings to consult insurance interests.
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Canberra
J. G. Lathan
Brisbane's 1,000,000 Loan Underwrites Brisbane Water
London reports describe underwriters taking a large share of the 71,000,000 ton flotation for the Brisbane water and sewerage services loan. The loan bears interest at five percent and is priced at £95.
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London
Ey Yaks
Brisbane
Seene
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