Violence Flares As Irish Rail Strike Sparks Government Warning
June 20 London reports a government warning to Irish and Westink railway workers that drastic action will be taken if refusals to move troops and munitions continue. Sinn Fein and Irish delegates clash with police as trains are halted, mail bags seized, and civilians face rifle fire amid a civil war atmosphere. Unionists guard bridges to prevent Sinn Fein efforts to cross, while scattered shootings disrupt daily life.
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London
Westink
Launc
Charleville
Carlisle Bridge
Rioting in London and Cork Left Dozens Dead Amid Chaos
Civil unrest surged through London districts with residents on rooftops while clashes continued for hours. Fatalities included an American ex-soldier and a factory worker as Sinn Feiners clashed with police and fire crews. Attacks spread to Farran Bar near Cork as attackers wrecked properties and mortally wounded several.
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London
Lon
Ape Quarter
Croep
Ovth
Sinn
Jane
Farran Bar
Cork
Herracks
Reinter Cots
Herocks
Unclear text on labor strike and wage demand
Fragmentary report from Sydney June 21 describes a Fed era cold storage group and wage demands. It notes a two to one majority on a question but only a small portion of employees involved, with complications over voting and potential cessation of work. The text is garbled and uncertainty remains about names, places, and outcomes.
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Sydney
Federa Cold Storage
Fta
Tambo Fatality Reported From Brisbane Fire
A telegram from Brisbane dated June 21 reports lodger Alexander Mee died in a hotel bedroom fire. The blaze, believed accidental, started in the Tele Oh Hotel room, with smoke forcing him to escape but trapping him in the bedroom. Local authorities are investigating the cause.
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Brisbane
Teconer
Jibes
Alexander Mee
Tele“Oh
Ph Pough McNei
Shane
Engine Derailed at Hughenden Yard Sparking Labor Tension
A ballast engine derailed at Hughenden yards caused traffic disruption as workers threaten action over unpaid wages. Reported June 21, with no confirmation on the scale of injuries or repairs. Continued coverage expected as labor dispute unfolds.
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Hughenden
Ahenden
Family Rows. A Serious Charge.
In Lismore on June 21 Michael bd O'Connor faced a serious charge for shooting his father with intent to maim. The case details were set for a later date as family disagreements surfaced.
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Lismore
Michael Bd O'Connor
Val
Tenman
Child named Eileen Clary found near Tewantin bagh
A missing child named Eileen Clary was recovered near the bagh at Tewantin on Sunday. She was located about six ties from the area where she disappeared, by the river reach at eleven o clock in the morning.
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Wary Borough
Eileen
Clary
Tewantin
Watt Explains Straitened London Mission and Hughes Clash
London June 21 Mr Watt says he did not receive Hughes statement text and notes cable errors. He recounts friction with Hughes over wool negotiations, British government views, and his placement as plenipotentiary. Watt cites impossibility of long telegraph negotiations and asserts he acted under Melbourne directions, intending to discuss further upon return.
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London
Watt
Preas
Hughes
Sydney
Australia
Posen
Collea
Mr. Hughes
Prince of Wales visits Sydney amid crowds and racing
The Prince of Wales had an easy day in Sydney with a warm crowd welcome and handsakes for prize winners after rides to Government House and the racecourse. He waved to spectators as he departed and is said to have lost about A$ on the two days of betting. He attended St Andrew's Cathedral and later to lay the foundation stone of the Federal Capital.
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Sydney
Government House
St. Andrew's
Mt Cuthbert Smelters and Mine Closings
Melbourne June 21 The Commonwealth Bank of Australia refused to advance against Mount Cuthbert No Liability North Queensland smelters and mines. It has 172,000 tons of copper at Port Kembla refinery with advances, and about 460 tons without. the bank’s action left the company needing the Refining Company aid to maintain employment and operations.
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Melbourne
Mount Cuthbert
North
Queensland
Commonwealth Bank of Austra
Port Kembla
Commonwealth Bank
Doe Refining Company
Orne Field
Forest Fires Threaten Deeside Resort in Scotland
Astonishing blazes sweep through Glentanar Forest endangering Aboyne, the Deeside resort. Troops deploy and about a thousand fire beaters fight the flames. Lord Glentanar ordered a controlled burn to save Aboyne by protecting surrounding woodland. Wildlife perishes amid the disaster.
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London
Scotland
Imelodime
Gilentanar Forest
Aboyne
Deeside
Glentanar
German Afpaairs Crisis Ends In Berlin Vote
The leaders of the People Party Centre Party and Democrats agree to join the government on der Fehrenbach, ending the political crisis. Neary’s announces a live sale with special reductions on crepe de chines, silks and georgettes for ten days, encouraging shoppers to secure bargains from J. P. Neary, Abbott Street.
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Berlin
Ane
Oe People's Party
Centre Party
Democrats
Onder Fehrenbach
Neary's
J. P. Neary
Abbott Street
Timber workers' case fined in Melbourne Argus ruling
In Melbourne City Court George Bell publisher of the Argus was convicted on four informations for contempt of the Arbitration Court over an article titled Go Slow Policy. The piece argued Justice Higgins should consider irrelevant facts about the timber workers' case. Bell was fined £25 with £21 costs.
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Melbourne
George Bell
Argus
M A. Stewart
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Arbitration Court
Justice Higgins
Resignations Follow Government Action At Blackall Hospital
At a June meeting of the Hospital Committee in Blackall Queensland two new Triment representatives attended for the first time and the group condemned the Hern Department. President Duncan Love resigned as La Plata manager. S Blackstock Northampton manager and former president also resigned. The hospital faces four months of supplies and more resignations are anticipated due to the government move.
War Bonds Cashing Dispute Reaches Premier Level
Brisbane report states Acting Prime Minister received complaints that promised cashing of war gratuity bonds for state employees had not occurred despite many applications. Inquiry reveals Premiers conference discussions and correspondence between Mr Fisherly and Mr Houghes. Fibelly reportedly favors cashing bonds if the Prime Minister approves their use to offset state indebtedness. Further inquiries underway as Fibelly leaves for the North.
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Brisbane
Ai Ees
Gillies
Fiherly
Houghes
Fibelly
Commonwealth
North
Giles
Robbery at Bon Marche House Stolen Goods
A large theft occurred over the weekend at Bon Marche on George and Harris Streets. Thieves forced entry through adjoining works, using saws to breach window bars and steal materials valued at £1000.
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Sydney
Bon Marche
George and
Harris Streets
Eng
Millionaire Fined in Swiss Tax Case
Geneva reports Jules Bloch a Swiss millionaire was fined 16 million francs for declaring only a portion of his profits for taxation.
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Geneva
Jules Bloch
Anglo Japanese Alliance Under Renewal Discussed
Daily Express Tokio correspondent questioned Viscount Kato on renewing the Anglo Japanese alliance. Australians fear immigration, but Kato notes no such trouble historically. He says alliance now serves no special object yet prudence favors renewal amid evolving Britain Japan relations. Negotiations proceed amicably while consulting the Imperial Conference and League of Nations.
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London
Daily Express
Tokio
Viscount Kato
Australia
Britain
Japan
Imperial Conference
League of Nations
Fatalities in Brisbane and Gayndah Disasters
A 53 year old man, John Joseph Slattery, was killed after being struck by a car on Stanley Street South Brisbane. Stella Young, age three, died when struck by a car near Woolloomin railway station. A wedding party vehicle crushed a child’s head. In Gayndah Mrs Tobler, 21, and her three young daughters all died in what authorities describe as a terrible tragedy. the bodies were found in the river with two children, one under each arm.
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Brisbane
John Joseph Slattery
Stanley Street
Stella Young
Woollowin
Gayndah
Tobler
Prospective Democratic Presidential Field in 1920 Nomination
San Francisco reports a wide field of aspirants including Senator Owen and Senator Hitchcock, Governor Edwards of New Jersey, Governor Cox of Ohio, Vice President Marshall, John W. Davis, Attorney General Palmer, ex Secretary Glass, Governor Smith of New York, ex Ambassador Gerard, and Secretary of State Coth. It notes questions about Wilson seeking a third term and possible McAdoo consideration despite denials.
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San Francisco
Owen
Hitchcock
Senate
Edwards
New Jersey
Cox
Oho
Marshall
John W. Davis
Britain
Palever
Glass
Smith
New York
Germany
Gerard
Coth
Wilson
McAdoo
Murder of Postmaster at Ponsonby Described in Confession
Auckland June 21 Dennis Guan confessed to the murder of Braithwaite the Ponsonby postmaster admitting he and a companion robbed the post office and a third man shot Braithwaite. Guan states both men are in Auckland awaiting execution scheduled for Tuesday.
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Auckland
Dennis Guan
Braithwaite
Ponsonby
Queensland Cement plans new mill increase output
The Queensland Cement and Lime Co directors consider completing a contract to supply another cement mill and raw material valued around £26,000, aiming to gain about 2 tons of cement per annum.
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Brisbane
Queensland Cement and Lime Co
State Scholarships Awarded in Territory Examinations
Results released show 2407 candidates sat the scholarship exam with 1006 passing. Arthur John Owens won the Lilley gold medal with 90.2 percent. top ten include Owens, Jenkins, Wetherill, St Clair Srth, Cameron, Strew Hulda, Frank, Menzies, McCornell, Davies. Successful Cairns Centre list names numerous candidates in areas such as Archibald, Atherton, Hatheras, Duffy, Fox, Greenaway, Rowe, Schwitk, Sheppard, Smith, Strattman, Valance, Villiers, Watters and more from Chitalago, Innisfail, Mossman, Irvinebank, Herberton, and others.
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Brisbane
Lilley
Arthur John Owens
A. J. Owens
GM Jenkins
Gwen L. Wetherill
WG St Clair Srth
Christina M. Cameron
Francis J. Strew Hulda
M. Frank
Myra Menzies
Kathleen Mc Cornnell
Jean M. Davies
Cairns
Archibald
J. H. Atherton
E. Hatheras
M . Crowley
M. J. Duffy
G. W. Fox
M. Fitesimons
M. M. Gilshenan
M. E Major
J. McDiarmi
M. Marker T Irvinebank
G. Bavington
J. F Brown
I. C Kenny
Mossman
M. E Atherton
H.C. Baurlein
J. J. Lanily
Herberton
A W. Bray
S. W Ezzy
E. A. Hastie
T. M. Has
Record Altitude Flight at Point Cook Australia
Melbourne aviation data reports Captain A Uales at Central Flying School Point Cook soared to 27,000 feet on Wednesday in a 1H9 type aeroplane from Britain. Delivered by the Imperial Government, the craft allows long views of Port Phillip and hints at further flights. The world altitude record is 46,020 feet held by Major Schrader in Dayton, Ohio.
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Melbourne
Central Flying School
Point Cook
A. Uales
Acpralan
Briain
Commonwealth
Imperial
Delarue
Coles
Port Phillip
Walt
Major Schrader
Dayton
Ohio
American Attitude on Foreign Affairs Referendum Sought
Washington June 21 1920 Republican nominee Harding supports a referendum on U S foreign relations while Hoover endorses his view. McAdoo declines nomination and the Democratic party backs ratification of the League of Nations treaty without reservations.
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Washington
Harding
F'Reerfew
Wilson
United States
Hoover
McAdoo
League of Nations
Race Riots Erupt as Flag Burned in Parade
New York Times Chicago correspondent reports two killed and several wounded in New York race riots sparked by 200 paraders marching the streets. A huge bonfire was built and the American flag burned during the unrest.
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New York
New York Times
Chicago
The Meat Supply Crisis Drives Butchers to Strike
The butchers threaten a strike to force government action on meat shortages. Prominent butchers report widespread poor quality meat, often long-stored from South Africa and New Zealand. London retailers convene a mass meeting to push for decontrol of all meat imports and home stock.
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London
New Zealand
Narrow Escape in Brooklands Race Car Test
London report states airman Hawker escaped after a racing car test at Brooklands. The 40 hpSen beam vehicle left the track but no serious injuries were reported. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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London
Hawker
Brooklends
Show Jump Results Break Mulga Bell's 1914 Record
In Rockhampton on June 21 the third jump event produced splendid inunning winners Victory and Virr-Feral tying at seven feet. The height shatters Mulga Bell's 1914 mark, highlighting a remarkable feat at the Show.
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Rockhampton
Mulga Bell
Preliminary talks in London reach for peace and security
In London on May 21 to 21 M Millerand Marshal Foch and their financial and military advisers arrived at Tynes for discussions. The exchange covered the North and South sectors and broader strategic questions amid wartime concerns.
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London
M. Millerand
Marshal Foch
Tynes
Grange
I Seneiegton
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