Watts Resignation Sparks Disappointment and Speculation
London reports say Mr Watts may quit politics amid Cabinet wool profits disputes with the government. Circles regret his departure, noting his leadership potential and speculation over a possible move to Australia. The resignation is linked to disagreements over German debt arrangements and the royal commission’s share terms.
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Gererany Informat Cable Ongecete
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Objects of the Trip Reviewed and Finance Crisis
A strained session reveals mounting financial pressures in Britain and Australia. Key figures Watt and Hughes clash over wool profits and Commonwealth finance. Watt seeks cheaper market loans while discussing immigration and service mandates as the cabinet weighs demobilisation and indemnity payments to Australia.
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Sceptical about Watt resignation claims in Norambola
Mr Hughes, holidaying at Norambola Sta neat Wages, says he has no knowledge of Mr Watt's resignation beyond press reports. He declined to comment, criticizes cable reports, and notes no official news from cabinet or ministers. He awaits oral advice before any statement.
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Wireless Warnings Maryborough June Meeting on Wireless Station
A Maryborough deputation to Minister A Poynton requested funding for a wireless meteorological station on Wills Island to be established before the next cyclone season. The Minister cited delays due to the Postmaster General’s department transfer during the war and said funds would be provided for the deputationists if estimates were ready, with new aeronautical preparations set to commence in July.
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Wireflees Department
Andicam Synod acts on clergy stipends in Brisbane
June 10 Brisbane Synod continued. Mr Slade presented a committee report proposing minimum stipends for married rectors and vicars with house and child allowances. Aiming to cover higher outlays, the Synod discussed increased assessments, potential impact on country parishes, and referred parts of the plan to clergy and laity. The session carried amendments and supported concurrent prohibition policies at the upcoming poll.
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Vfiyan
The Dockers' Dispute At Brisbane Dockyard
Tensions rise at Brisbane South Dock yard over the ticket system with a likely settlement pending Mr Shelly's return. The dispute is to be formally submitted to him for decision as soon as he is back in town, with an announcement expected tomorrow.
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Oii
South Dock Yard
Shelly
Brisbane tramways board to begin work soon
The minister for railways says the cabinet approved of appointing eshyn Beard to assist in the Brisbane tramways acquisition by the government. The board's personnel will be amended shortly and work will start soon. Advertisements note dances on the 23rd and the following night for children, with a small prizes contest to follow.
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Eshyn Beard
Brisbane Tramways
Britain Pays Self-Reliant Policy in Commons
In Parliament Mr. Chamberlain asserts Britain's financial effort outpaces other nations and taxes on the well-to-do hinder recovery. He notes the ability to buy half of the Anglo-French loan in America and meet treasury obligations through 1920 with a margin, mentions debt repayments to Argentina and Japan, and promises domestic measures to ensure revenue for next year without new taxes.
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Milk price case heard by Queensland commission
The State Price Fixing Commissioner heard claims from Condensed Milk Manufacturers Association for a wholesale price rise. Mr H Mactosean for the association argued the act aims to prevent unfair prices, not cut merchants, and that investigations should focus on production costs in Queensland. The commissioner promised a full inquiry, including export profits.
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Association
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Queensland
Air League Meets at Mansion House Inauguration
The Lord Mayor led a meeting inaugurating an Air League of the British Empire at Mansion House. A resolution pledged donors to the league while General Seely praised Britain's air leadership, urging national defense improvements amid wartime constraints.
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London
Mansion House
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Outbreak in Mesopotamia Attacks City and Government Officials
London reports a serious outbreak in Mesopotamia with tribesmen led by civilian officers attacking Telstar, seizing government vessels, killing officials, and injuring Prisish officers. A two-car crew reportedly captured and killed, while a primitive column from Mosul has been dispatched.
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London
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Teletar
Mosul
Anglo Japanese treaty talks delay renew alliance
New York dispatch reports Anglo Japanese negotiations to renew the alliance have not begun beyond preliminary discussions. Japan favors revising the treaty in the near future, while Britain faces urgent problems delaying any revision.
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New York
Britain
Teschen plebiscite to arbitration in Paris dispatch
The Echo de Paris reports that Poland and Czecho-Slovakia have agreed to abandon the Teschen plebiscite and refer the dispute to arbitration. The French government proposes the King of the Belgians as arbitrator.
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Echo de Paris
Teschen
Polish communique on talks with Krasin amid Russian affairs
London report states a Polish communique claims two Bolshevik divisions were wiped out between the Dwina and a cross alliance committee. The Supreme Council group discusses with Krasin ahead of a planned meeting, noting progress but no pledge. Krassin’s mission faces questions about recognition and role, aided by a crew of non Bolshevik experts.
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Fair rents mount as inquiries surge in Brisbane
In Brisbane city and surrounding districts many inquiries arise from residents seeking to apply under a new act. Officials report machinery for full operation is ready, with several applicants already ready to proceed to the court. Extension of the act to other districts is being considered. A rent payers association may form to assist households in pursuing claims.
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Juste
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Rockhampton
New South Wales
Rentpayers’ Association
Acton
Owl
Overhauling Rolls For Statewide Electoral Revisions
June 10 in Brisbane the Minister for Justice announced the state canvass of electoral rolls is underway. The Home Department oversees the process while the electoral rolls are prepared by the relevant committee. The aim is thorough updates ahead of October polls, though delays due to local conditions were noted.
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Gsgal
Home Department
Fliers Delayed In Allabad Aerial Survey Mission
Jane Parer and McIntosh are forced to stay at Penane couch longer than planned waiting for spare parts. They cannot say when flights to Australia resume. They continue aerial survey work in the Malay Peninsula for a Burmese company and expect to proceed to Singapore around Saturday.
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Plague in Mexico Causes Alarm in City
A garbled dispatch reports that after widespread alarm the Mexican city is regaining tranquillity as health concerns ease. No clear dates or institutions are identifiable in the readable text.
Japanese in Siberia Occupy Nikolaievsk Fortress
New York Times dispatch notes Navy confirms occupation of Nikolaievsk by Japanese forces and that Japanese marines have seized the fortress, signaling a sharp advance in Siberian operations.
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Cabinet Resigns as German Elections Loom
Berlin reports show a fragmented vote with Social Democrats 38 and Majority Socialists 8 54, National Conservatives 41 and Independent Socialists 11. The cabinet resigns but will handle affairs until polls finish. The Popular Party grows amid party realignments shaping the postwar coalition landscape.
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Repudiation Act Rents Set in Land Court WA Brisbane
In the Land Court a judgment on 28 pastoral holdings and 22 grazing selections under the Repudiation Act fixed rents altered by the act. The cases involved holdings across Warrego and Faron Nebune stations, with rents ranging up to 43 a square mile. Evidence showed long term low financial returns, some as low as three percent of capital invested, but the determined rents mark substantial increases.
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Brown
New Magistrates Named for Cairns Execution of Transfers Noted
The Justice Department announced a series of transfers and appointments in the police and public service. W Sinpson moves from Bowen to Cairns as UM. A Berge shifts from Croydon to Bowen as IM J. H E Cooney becomes IM at Iene fal Townsene. L F Donen from Blev Georgetown to CPUS at Inghary. W Scott designated Deputy Registrar of Tiles and Deputy Forminissioner of Stump Duties. Henry Middleton, formerly Acting wat semen, also listed in Cairns.
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Inghary
W. Scott
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Price of Blankets. Notification Issued.
Prices notification No 12 issued fixing maximum prices for blankets across the state except Brigbane petty sessions district. Transport costs from purchase to sale may be added. Wholesale sale price must not exceed 17 percent of actual cost delivered to warehouse or shop.
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Petty Sessions
Brigbane
American Labor Voices Irish Question Rift at Convention
The New York Times Montreal correspondent reports strong opposition among Canadian delegates to the Federation of Labor demands for withdrawing British troops from Ireland. Gompers criticizes a platform proposal to ban strikes or force grievances to court, calling it an assault on workers rights. He warns that backing Ireland’s elected government could draw U.S. support.
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United States
Bombay Storms Hit Allahabad District
June 10 reports from Allahabad describe a severe monsoon storm causing extensive damage and loss of lives in the district. Rescue teams work amid ruined homes as tides of rain and flooding disrupt daily life.
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Bom
Pekin Cites Dome as Advice to China
A terse dispatch notes Pekin advising China on a dome matter, signaling diplomatic messaging amid uncertain context. The brief mentions Pekin and a dome project as the focal point of guidance, with no further details provided.
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