Loan negotiations stall as Queensland debate inflames money lenders
Brisbane reports Mr. Gillies receiving a telegram from Mr. Theodore saying loan talks with England remain unresolved. A later message was not for publication while Gillies warned against imperial meddling in Queensland's domestic legislation. He noted no public outcry if the Imperial Government interfered but criticized money lenders for overstepping.
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Queensland
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Mr Theodore
Theodore
Jon Ottowerns
British deport Balstevik agent and halted six million dollar deal
In London, July TL, the British deported a Balstevik agent named Santerit Neorteva. The Americas Soviet Sureas announced cancellation of a six million dollar raw materials deal with Arada, linked to Neorteva. The Canadian trader scene is treated as a blind cover for oldies purposes.
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London
Santerit Neorteva
Americas
Sureas
Neorteva
Cloeet
Trane Adien
Weather and court notes from distant Tableland area
Extremely cold weather and a note on funerals in one week. Tender notices open for butter boxes from Atherton Co operative Hatter and Bacon Co. at Crosden and Malanila factories, due Saturday 7 August. Cairns summons court reports a failed appearance in a dispute over support. Reporter notes a Tableland visit by Me Witkinson and positive cattle conditions after recent rain.
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Atherton Tallelind Co-operative Hatter and Bacon Co
Crosden
Malanila
Cairns
Miro A. WH. Scott
Actcoo
Altered Itinerary for Queensland Moderator Tour
Rev W McLaren reports changes to the Tableland tour schedule in Brisbane. Moderator General Rev Dr Glaister cannot accompany the tour due to detention. Altered receptions include Mareeba on Wednesday and Herberton Atherton Tolwa events, with some Sundays shortened.
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Tolwa
Atherton Ambulance Third annual appeal aims to boost funds
Atherton Ambulance launches its third annual appeal in August with a city wide canvassing effort across the Tableland. The drive seeks 21500 and notes growing service demands, urging public financial support as the brigade relies on volunteers and limited credit.
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Ambu
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Drapers Seek Commissioner's Review on Hat Prices
Brisbane reports Mr. Ferry, Commissioner, received visitors from the Drapers' Association led by Mr. J Allan. They argued that the current 35 percent profit margin on felt hats does not cover costs and suggested a 30 percent usual rate. Allan said the trade has long averaged 30 percent and the drapers will present their case to the Commissioner, who promised to consider made-to-order clothing price fixes.
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Stark
Allan
Ser
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Ferry
Public Works probes Croydon to Forsayth rail plan
Brisbane dated July 19 The Public Works Commission continued hearings on a Croydon to Forsayth railway proposal. Witness Sexton admitted he had not surveyed the route. Costs rise from £3650 to £8650 per mile for the initial 53 miles, with overall figures around £930,1000 for Croydon to 93 miles and £24 miles Georgetown to Forsayth, noting a low level bridge over the Gilbert River and timber supply concerns.
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J. T. Gilday
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H. J. Ryan
C. Collins
M.la
C Bird
Sexton
Legislative Assembly
Gilbert River
Georgetown
Foranosee
Sugar agreement signed for Queensland cane purchases
Acting Premier Mr Gillies announced Brisbane had secured a signed sugar purchase agreement covering the 1920, 1921 and 1922 raw sugar. The deal defines a conference with six representatives from both producer and grower bodies, chaired by the Cane Prices Board, and sets legislative conditions to be mutually agreed before operation, with Queensland permitted to retain limited sugar while delay provisions apply.
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Gillies
Sydney
Theodore
Queensland
Qeeensland
Land
Australian Sugar Producers’ Associaton
United Cane Growers' Association
Cane Prices Board
Wuld
Russell
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Oarensland
Queersland
Premiers to Meet in Western Canada Amid Anglo-Japanese Ties
Stockton reports the House committee continues evidence on Japanese control areas and claims of land by Japanese. A Western Canada conference location is discussed as Premiers prepare to meet outside London with Lloyd George and Lord Burzon likely attending, amid strained US Japan relations and California calls for banning Japanese immigration.
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Morning Post
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Empire
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Victoria
Vancouver
Dominions
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Ottawa
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Lord Burzon
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Japan
Anuuety
California
Repatriation Outlook in Australia for 1919 20
Melbourne July 18 Senator Millen issues statement detailing 1919 20 repatriation outlay totaling £17 476 790. Major allocations include soldiers repatriation 66 105 568 land settlement 11 255 and other schemes through States for employment and relief. Since April 1918 190 662 job applications 281 209 general assistance 50 604 vocational training. 14 613 placed in work or aided until start. On June 3 unemployment at 049 and 660 completed vocational training. 22 529 in training. General assistance applications 245 602 approved last financial year. Expenditures include employment 1 633 149 vocational training 1 435 748 furniture 494 965 living allowance 495 227 medical 369 684 and other 560 218.
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Melbourne
Millen
Tnient
High Court explains reasoning on Father Jerger case
Melbourne July 14 Justice Starke gave reasons for discharging the order and urged the mil authorities to show cause why a writ of Habeas Corpus should not issue to secure Father Jerger’s personal liberty. The deportation was said to be lawful. defence hinged on War Precautions Act and the notion that peace existed despite no formal peace with Austria Hungary.
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Justice Starke
High Court
Mil
Germany
Austria Hungary
Beamen on Strike Over Jerger Aboard Nestor
In Adelaide on July 19 seamen halted work after the crew decision and after Father Jerger was placed aboard. The vessel was stopped near Semaphore and later a visiting agents’ representative said the deadlock persisted as the seamen refused to work and Jerger remained ashore.
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Adelaide
Strike settlement ends waterside walkout on Australian
The waterside workers strike against loading the steamer Australian has been settled and loading operations began this afternoon. Following southern instructions, agents cleaned sulphur dust from the holds and the water sides resumed work.
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Brisbane
Fourteen Masked Gunmen Kill Smyth at Cork Club
In Cork a smoking room attack by fourteen armed men left Smyth V C Divisional Commander of the Constabulary for Munster mortally wounded after a repeated demand for his identity. Inspector Craig was wounded as the assailants fled, in what is described as retaliation for a Sinn Fein speech.
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Sima Fein
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England
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Manni
Rome
America
de Mannix
Renown Arrives at Derwent Harbor to Welcome Prince
The Renown steamed up Derwent Harbor this morning with the Australia’s crew and passengers cheering as it dropped anchor opposite Ocean Pier. Excursion steamers crowded with people filled Derwent waters in eager anticipation of greeting His Royal Highness on the island state visit.
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Renown
Derwent Harbor
Australia
Prince
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We Island
United Front Paris July 19 Statement by Millerand
Paris dispatch says M Millerand intervened and issued a statement on the United Front indicating a stance or action. The brief report notes his participation on July 19 and suggests a political or diplomatic emphasis without detailing outcomes or further steps.
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Paris
M_ Millerand
Railway Gauge Dispute Referred to Experts
The Premiers Conference today discussed railway gauge issues with Mr Hughes stating that gauge matters will be referred to an international panel. The inquiry will include two non Australian experts and an Australian chairman with no rail system ties. The board to decide on the gauge, uniform costs between capitals, and nationwide implementation, funded by states and the Commonwealth.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Australia
Commonwealth
Coastal Freights Melbourne July 10 Sugar rates set for season
A Melbourne schedule outlines sea freight rates for Queensland sugar for the coming season. Mr Moxon of the Steamship Owners Federation says sugar freights won’t rise much beyond other rates, despite a 20 percent government increase during decontrol. About 170000 pons of sugar are projected to be shipped by sea, avoiding higher costs by chartering outside coastal services. Government allocation of Oversea Tonnage remains a prerequisite to coastal shipping.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Moxon
Steamship Owners’ Federation
Rommage
Commonwealth
Public Examination for Linemen Post Masters Dept
Commonwealth Public Service invites returned sailors and soldiers to exam for linemen roles in Brisbane and statewide centres on October 16. Salary ranges from 162 to 196 pounds per year plus 26 pounds living allowance. Applications close September 4 with the Public Service Commissioner Melbourne. Full details from Public Service Inspector Union Bank Chambers Brisbane. W B Edwards Acting Commissioner
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Commonwealth Public Service
Melbourne
T Commonwealth Public Service Inspector
Union Bank Chambers
W. B. Edwards
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