Chambers of Commerce in Townsville Aim for Economic Action
Townsville March 2 delegates from chambers of commerce vow to push economy reforms at a meeting this month. The discussion covers alien employment limits, budgetary controls, and preventing supply shortages in a national context amid wartime strain on wheat and freight.
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Ownsville
Mar
Aioher of Commerce
Associated Chambers
Leorsh
Queensland
North
Commonwealth
Tasimamia
Perts
Tasmania
Sydney
Bread Shortage Hits Malanda Residents Report
A Malanda police report details a bread shortage causing widespread distress. Local hotels and shops struggle to supply loaves with flour nearly unavailable and customers frustrated by limited rations and inconsistent sales.
Pood Ship for Cairns Reported At Sea
A fragmentary dispatch notes a vessel bound for Cairns with 2000 tons of cargo. The message mentions ports in the near term and a timetable unclear but indicates forthcoming movements and a brief stay at Adelante.
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Theodore
Ny Teesday
Adelante
Heat Wave Records Deathly High Temps Across Regions
A late Tuesday ice storm and heat wave sweep through Harvey's Creek and Gowlonvale regions with record temperatures. Columns report high marks for February with a total monthly rainfall near two inches. The year begins with extreme heat and unusual weather across the area.
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Lawes
Harvey’s Creek
Weather Outlook Mentions Rain Across Regions
The Bureau reports a rain spell likely for the central region, eastern border and coast areas including the Darling Downs and Broadsound. Possible showers affect Brisbane and surroundings with extended moist conditions into the feast period.
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Brisbane
Marther Bureau
Jeven
Coast Broadsound
Feast
Darling Downs
Premier questions Vowles over steamer purchase in Brisbane
In Brisbane on March 2 Premier challenges Mr Vowles on his motives regarding the Douglas Mawson purchase. He says the move aims to provide Gulf trading relief, not to establish a state line. Captain Ho Watson will command the Mawson with certificates for Cooktown and other ports.
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Brisbane
Mar
Theodore
Vowles
Las Mawesa
Douglas Mawson
Cairns
Gall
Gulf
Ho Watson
Mulgrave
Watson
Cooktown
Thursday Island
Burketown
Australian Troops Accused in Colombo Disorder Reports Questioned
Melbourne reports say cables alleging disturbances in Colombo by returning Australian soldiers via the Friedrich Ruhe lack confirmation. Senator Pearce notes no military confirmation beyond private thefts and a hotel holdup scene with revolver threats, and police actions amid unruly port crowds.
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Melbourne
Mar
Colombo
Friedrich Ruhe
Pearce
Australian Imperial Force
Colombes
Friedrich Rohe
Eis
Art Hotel
Woile
Seads
Police
Superimienni
Amstratin
Stade
Death of Bert Smith in Chillagoe Bathing Accident
The late Bert Smith, 34, died after a bathing accident at Chillagoe. Paralysis from the feet to the chest followed injuries, with no hope of recovery, though he remained conscious to the end. He served in the Rifle Cub and Rabaul, and was son of ex Sergeant George Inker Man Smith, with two brothers who served in World War I. A local coincidence tied his death to a recent brother Ted’s kit bag discovery and a prior drowning incident involving Joe Lazerini.
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Bert Smith
Chillagoe
Bertram Harvey Smith
Rifle Cub
Rabaul
Completon
George Inkerman Smith
Queensland Police
John Sydney Smith
Nasland Infantry
Ted
Worthy
Joe Lazerini
Joe
Highlands Estate to be opened for soldiers' selection
Brisbane March 2 Highlands Estate in Samford district will be opened for soldiers selection on March 15. The estate covers 3332 acres and will be offered in 66 portions ranging from 7 to 270 acres.
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Brisbane
Lannds
Highlands Estate
Samford
Coyne
Loot Recovered After Night Theft at Pott's Shop
A vigilant search recovered stolen material worth a substantial amount from Pott's shop on Adelaide Street after a Friday night theft. Local authorities say the loot has been recovered and the suspect details are under investigation.
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Brisbane
Whale
Pott
Adelaide Street
State Steel Works Advancing Site Preparations
The State Steel Works plans preparations for the Westralian ore project at Bowen. Manager Brophy will travel to Baden to start preliminary premises work, with private property resumptions likely. The government holds a six month option on Cockatoo Island iron deposits, with a 1300 payment to be deducted from the purchase price if the deal closes. lease price is about 20000.
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Brisbane
Mar
Brophy
Baden
Jones
Bowen
Cockatoo Island
Yampi Sound
Western Australia
Queensland
Variys Purces
Purchases Through the Agent General's Department Questioned
The Premier indicated that further action on purchases through the Agent-General's Department, debated in the Assembly, would be considered when England responds. A. E. Josepha, Edward Street, Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Mar
Eiricom
England
A. E. Josepha
Edward Street
Brisbane Treasury Reports February Revenue and Eight Month Totals
The Treasurer’s February statement shows revenue for the month near £360 299 with increases in taxation and pathways duties and a dip in other receipts. Expenditure in the month falls from last year while the eight month total indicates an excess of expenditure over revenue of £755 844 compared with £153 851 previously.
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Brisbane
Mar
Mary
Car overturns injure townsmen in Charters Towers
In Charters Towers a meter car overturned near the Weir injuring several men. Names include John Mullican with a fractured skull, Arthur Anderson with a fractured collar bone, William Chick with facial injuries, Patrick J Logan with a shoulder injury, James F Horrigan with ear injury and ribs, John A Christiansson with a fractured nose and back head wound.
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Townsville
Mar
Charters Towers
John Mullican
Arthur Anderson
William Chick
Patrick J. Logan
James F. Horrigan
John A. Christiansson
Air Defence Emphasized By Atlantic Aviator At Club Luncheon
Sydney reports veteran aviator Andur Brown urged a dedicated air fighting force for Australia at the Austra fen Aero Club luncheon. He warned the struggle could be closer than expected and said defense must be backed by commercial aviation with uniform regulations before commercial service begins.
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Sydney
Mar
Andur Brown
Austrafen Aero Club
Australia
Fire destroys McGuire wicker factory in Waterloo
A major blaze engulfed the DR. McGuire and Co wicker furniture factory in Waterloo Sydney today causing extensive damage estimated at £15,000. No injuries reported of yet. Fire brigades battled the flames through the afternoon.
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Sydney
Mar
DR. McGuire and Co. Wicker Furniture Manufacturers
Waterloo
Fie
Presbyterian Leadership Changes in Brisbane Meeting
The Brisbane Presbytery in March elected Rev. William Duffy as Moderator for the coming year. It also reported Rev. James Allan had accepted a call to April.
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Brisbane
Presbytery
William Duffy
James Allan
Governor of South Australia Knighted in London
Colonel Wi has been made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in London on March 2, recognizing his selection as Governor of Australia.
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London
Australia
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Notable British Army Officers Arrive in Sydney from Mantua
Passengers arriving by the Mantua from London to Sydney include General H A Goddard CMG DSO Croix de Guerre and Brigadier General Ivan Mackay CMG DSO and Croix de Guerre. They are recorded for distinguished service in command of New South Wales troops with campaigns in Egypt and Gallipoli.
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Mantua
London
Sydney
H. A. Goddard
CMG
Dso
Crom
Briigadier
Ivan Mackay
D.S.O
Hield
New South Wales
T Army
Egypt
Gallipoli
London celebrates St David's Day with royal praise
The London St David's Day banquet honored the Prince of Wales as Wales and his prince were praised. Lloyd George lauded his charm and front line service. The Prime Minister called him the greatest ambassador and noted his forthcoming tour to Canada and America amid unseen imperial troubles.
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London
Prince of Wales
Lloyd George
Wales
Canada
America
Railway strike extends in France amid cabinet response
Paris March 2 The railway strike spreads as WM Millerand denounces the action as revolutionary. The Cabinet orders resumption of some nonQULON motor cars and restoration of meatless days if trains on the Paris Mediterranean system resume or not.
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Paris
WM Millerand
Aviation update from Pretoria and Abercore
The Silver Queen arrived at Abercore on February 28. Dela on the cot and was expected at Livingstone yesterday. The Vickers Vimy is being dismantled at Athora.
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Pretoria
Abercore
Dela
Livingstone
Athora
Pacific Possessions report to be tabled soon
The Royal Commission report on governing former German possessions is expected to be tabled in the Representatives soon. Judge Murray presided as the chair with the governor and lieutenant governor visiting all territories, including the Solomon Islands, to inform recommendations, though opinions differ on key points.
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Melbourne
Mar
Royal
Murray
Lieut Gowernor
Solomons
Comms Siom
Rice Crop Failures Hit Siam and India
London report says Siamese rice crop failed entirely with partial failure at Korma. The Wheat Commission plans to pool all rice stocks to stabilize prices as costs are expected to rise.
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London
Mar
Korma
Wheat Commission 1
Murder trial for John Lacey and ten others
John Lacey and ten coaccused were committed for trial on a murder charge involving Mrs. Morris. During proceedings one defendant, Ben Reay, left the dock and then gave evidence implicating the remaining defendants.
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London
John Lacey
Morris
Ben Reay
Escapee Harris Morris Captured Near Toowong Station
Mark Henry Harris Morris also known as James Roberts escaped from Ipswich last night and was later captured at Toowong by Sergeant Lach. He was found walking toward Toowong railway station.
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Arisefane
Mark Henry Harris Morris
James Roberts
Ipswich
Toowong
Actina
Lach
National Rifle Association Seeks Funds for Australia Team
Lord Cheylesmore presiding says the council used all power to send a team to Australia but finances show a heavy deficit. A special appeal for funds for general purposes and to enable sending a team is being made.
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London
Mar
Lord Cheylesmore
National Rifle Association
Australia
V E C Second Day Cup At VRC Autumn Meeting
The second day of the VRC autumn meeting drew large crowds as Elms Handicap featured Alnwyck winning by a half head over Battlewrack with Well close behind. The Ascot Vale Stakes saw Yacamanda edge Gossine Hatan by a head, while Varramiea led early in the March Steeplechase before falling Haberdasher, and Megass finished second. The Australian Cup over two miles highlighted Macadam, who overtook Eastcourt and Tenterfield to win by a neck with Telecles close behind. Junior Handicap saw Rostrum win from Earl Simon with Ros Trom overtaking late for second place.
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Melbourne
Mar
Alnwoek Pia
Leonard
Battlewrack
Lillyman
Wilson
Royal Comedy
Spawane
Lystrim
Tangalooma
Angelia
Sinhad the Sailor
Damnetrim
Onula
Petting
Tangaloora
Alnwyeck Battlewrack
Lismavane
Rattlewrack
Well Gif
Sinbad the Sailor
Duntrim
Tangalooms
Midilli
McLachlan
Goasine Hatan
Ime
Tolh
Pen
Bracken
Glenacre Mio
Coonely
Skysai
Ilemacre
Lemeth
Carilla
Skytail
David
Varagenea
Varrambagto
Murrell
Dav
Thompson
Lord Cecil
Flash Bob
Habpidecher
Bundesis
Wareo
Varramiea
Flash Bish
S Mesass
Bundesi
Haberdasher
McAlpin
Lord Varco
Pinon
Heierdasier
MecAlpin
Yarramba
Megass
McMpin
Flash Podfirh
Bondesis
Mahoney
Tenterfield
Ieonard
Fastcourt
Harrison
Wee Gan
Topweed
Carricke
Killorn
Menin
Duncan
Rimes
Eastcourt
Colbert
Cariele
Wee Gaon
Seteneur
Kilfinn
Wildun
Uremfire
Parateo
Tentereld
Ron Eastcourt
Carife
Paraten
Kilda
Tae
Waratoa
Tenterfeld
Tvs Breec
Macadam
Maratoa
Meoiin
Kil- Simm
Telecles
Maratov
Horatio
Baris of
Ayr
Smoaiower
Flapper
Maid of
Denmark
Farl Simon
Komatong
Coleus
Earl Simon
Rostm
Kemalong
Refraction
Rostrom
Sumalong
Glad Star
Visibility
Siphanotis
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Malanda
Malantda
Ferry
Eoreay
Williams
Hicil Gordonvale Thermometer
Gordenvale
Gowlonvale
Soldiers’ Settlement
State Steel Works
Towers
South Australia
German Food Outlook
Berlin
ST. David’s Day
Premier
Prince
France
Aviation
Cairo
Cape
Pacific Possessions
National Associatio
Don McInnes
Tod
N.o.ra
Abbott Street
Bares Philn & Co
Buseo
Feo
Ferguson
Terf
P.O. Box
W. Wet Nora
Next Criterion Hotel
Gearting
Southern
V.E.C
Gecadam
Eusebius
Lewes
Lollymam
Rais
Grenstead
Wedge
God Michael the Brave
Sextis
Fras
Pistolane
Sydney Damsel
Chal
Bine Cross
Rover
Publican
Tieewickly
Pistolaire
Tereward
Shane
Croom
Saxe
Roland’s Ltd
Boland’s
Cains
Tsepecticn Lawhed
Mayeshiba
Lake Street
Cairndms
Guarartez
Ours
W. A. Collins
Chemust
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