Local Authorities Reform Debated at Brisbane Conference
Brisbane July 21 Local Authorities Anni Conference opened with broad support for amalgamation of Brisbane's 19 councils into a single governing body. Proposals call for certified engineers an expanded council powers over ferries tramways water and sewerage and a new Local Government Bill with adult franchise and three year terms. Road construction and transport were stressed as vital.
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Brisbane
Lennon
McCormack
Muncpal
Greater Brisbane
Odwit
Minster
Greater
Queensland
Lord Milner
Millmeran
Glengarran
Green
Townsville
Defeat for Anfu Forces Reported by State Department
New York Times dispatch from July 21 notes Anfu forces suffered a severe defeat and withdrew under Wang authorities. Gates of the city closed. residents calmer as telegraph links to Tientsin resume. U S troops over 1000 reportedly ready to act with others.
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New York
The
New York “Times
Washington c
Anfu
Wang
Tientsin Ia
State Department
Put Youth Into Your Face by Selling Jars of Wonder
A brief note describes a sales push offering hundreds of jars of two very wonderful new products. The wording emphasizes novelty and consumer enthusiasm with a street level promise of value and appeal. No clear brands or organizers are named in the readable text.
Government faces action on Mannix utterances and Cork incident
London reports the government weighs response to Mannix remarks in America and notes Cork rumour of a blast is unfounded. A military cordon tightens around Cork with residents indoors. In London and Westminster officials discuss strengthening court martial procedures and continued support for police and military leaders amid unrest.
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London
Mronar Law
Mannix
America
Queenstown
Cork
Smyth
Vic
Kingsbridge
Trish
Hylan
New York City
Australia
Seryth
N. Macready
London financiers fault Land Act amid Queensland loan dispute
A leading Anglo Australian financier in London says Mr Theodore faced distrust from financiers and the Stock Exchange not from misunderstanding but due to the Land Act Amendment Act of 1920. He argues it undermines confidence necessary to raise government funds abroad and denies that lending would be possible if a government commandeered investor trust.
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London
Theodore
Stock Exchange
Mr. Theodore
Queensland
British Reinforcements Ordered to Mesopotamia Amid Tense Debate
In the Commons Mr Churchill said India had sent larger reinforcements to Mesopotamia and the Commander in Chief there was authorized to concentrate or contract as needed. The Rumeita garrison held, supplied by air, as Ormsby-Gore urged action to protect British interests and a French ultimatum loomed, while Bonar Law argued policy in Mesopotamia aligned with San Remo mandates.
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the Commons
Churchill
India
Mesopotamia
Rumeita
Middle East
Bonar Law
France
San Remo
Feisul
Robert Cecil
Auction of Rent Implies Loss of Two Acres Land
The report notes a disputed auction of rent that affected nearly two acres of land. Mr Dean, P.M., stated the lease area covered about two acres and that the auction process failed to proceed properly, with a potential order to be issued.
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Brisbane
Dean
Enthusiastic reception for British cricketers in colonies
A colonial event reports British cricketers welcomed with enthusiasm. The piece notes hopes to boost imperial welfare and pride, quoting supporters praising the empire's supposed grandeur.
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Cearn
Coloanen
New Governors at Colonial Institute Luncheon
Sir Godfrey Lagden chaired a 250 attendee luncheon at the Hotel Victoria with Prince Arthur of Connaught and Lord Forster among guests. The prince praised imperial unity while Lord Forster spoke on Australia’s gains and cricket ties after the war.
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Godfrey Lagden
Colonial Institute
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Lord Forster
Hotel Victoria
Lord Milner
Lord Denman
Amery
G. Strickland
H. Galtway
Prince Arthur
South Africa
Australia
Lords
Commons
Prince Arthur of
Forster
Fekh
Rempire
Vessel wreck near Fraser Island adds three more lives
In Maryborough a wreck on Fraser Island near Inskip Point yields three more missing deaths after a body found yesterday. A Brisbane source links the missing to a boat called the Crow last week, with boots of three sizes recovered and a soldier’s discharge in a coat pocket from Private Cortaapesda cole born 1874 in England.
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Jul
Toohey
Fraser Island
Inskip Point
Colin Clark
Brisbane
Frisbane
Bowen
Cortaapesda Cole
Pirtieios
Culinay
eaSeld
Durham
England
Hair care ad offers assorted remedies and shampoos
An advertisement touts three top selling hair specialties including Grey Hair extract by Mrs Reaver and a new odorless armless formula. It promotes mail order reels in plain wrappers and ships to Sydney and Melbourne with bottles priced around 2 shillings 9 pence plus postage.
Lords debate General Dyer case and Indian unrest
In the Lords a large attendance debated General Dyer's actions at Amritsar. Lord Finlay condemned the decision as unjust and dangerous to order, while Lord Sinha warned the Punjab feud must end and urged disassociation from passive resistance and Gandhi show co operation.
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London
Lord Finlay
General Dyer
Lord Sin
Punjaah
Dyer
Gandhi
Nauru Island Agreement debate ends with third reading
In the Commons the report favoured Nauru Island Agreement Pill the Government kept the standing concessions and avoided tying the ratification to Article 22 of the League of Nations. Dawes criticized finance and argued shares should be bought publicly. Government Mr oo claimed Australia and New Zealand would gain phosphate profits. The bill passed 6 to 31.
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London
Commons
Nauru Island
League of Nations
Dawes
Australia
New Zealand
Resignation Rumor Denied by Melbourne Official
Melbourne on July 21 reports Mr Poynton denying a claim that Mr Churchin resigned as chief executive of Commonwealth ship construction over mental methods. He says Churchin never complained and that Churchill, tied to a British government contract for three years, had no intent to resign.
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Melbourne
Poynton
Churchin
Commonwealth Ship Construction
Churchill
Britain
Aa Ineran
Reds Anne
Seamen Threaten Boycott of Canadian Vessels
In Sydney on July 21 the seamen's union warns of a boycott of Canadian Government ships trading in Australian waters. Secretary Mr Raeburn says the motive is retaliation for Canadian steamers blocking Australian seamen from landing at Vancouver. The Sydney agent denies any dispute with the seamen.
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Sydney
Seamen’s Union
Austra'an
Raeburn
Vancouver
Question on British Railways in Commons remarks
In the Commons Mr. Bonar Law replies to a question stating the Government’s position on British Railways. The exchange outlines official stance and potential policy direction.
Value of Medicinales for Nasal Catarrh and Deafness
An old advertisement extols a Balm named Wawn's Balm for nasal catarrh, inflammation of nasal passages, and deafness. It claims inhalation via nostrils soothes the mucous membranes, reduces inflammation, loosens mucus, and restores hearing by addressing underlying causes. It cites relief in severe cases with continuous use.
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