Premier's Brisbane Trip and Controversial Appointments
Brisbane reports cover the premier EG Theodore heading to Sydney then Britain and America for six months, with aides including G L Beal L H Pike and J Mooney. A storm rises over Con Wallace’s appointment as Shipping Master in Brisbane seen as political reward, stirring opposition from public servants and Trades Hall. Immigration policy shifts pause nominated immigrants, provoking critiques of democracy and labor concerns. Sugar price warnings loom as Theodore plans talks with the imperial authorities and the prime minister. Bees versus beekeeping policy features a debate led by H L Jones with arguments for destroying bees’ nests in native forests.
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Brisbane
EG. Theodore
Sydney
America
England
Theodore
G. L. Beal
The
Treasury
L. H. Pike
J. Mooney
Lands Department
Hig
Ventura
Con Wallace
West Sydney
Ryan
Wallace
Queensland
Lennon
London
Australia
Labor Party
Comuntry
Great Britain
H. L Jones
Goodma
Ieee
Surplus women debate and St Patrick’s Day gloom
A column discusses surplus women postwar and the difficulty of securing long term prospects for many single women. It contrasts China’s past and London fashion, then meanders through cultural notes on diets and aging, concluding with life expectancy gaps between men and women.
Soldier of Fortune Bob who fought in eight campaigns
A lengthy biographical sketch traces the life of "Bob" a highly decorated soldier of fortune. Born to American parents in Montreal and educated in Edinburgh, he pursued marine engineering before a wandering career that included service in the Boer War, German and French campaigns, and the North Russian Expeditionary Force. He earned DCM, MM, and two mentions in despatches, fought in many theatres from Gallipoli to Mesina, and spoke multiple languages. His exploits include raids on Turkish lines, a daring capture of a Turkish captain, years on intelligence work, and postings across Russia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and France, ending with a portrait of a fearless, if reckless, chameleon of war.
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Rahan
Gallipoli
Bob
Montreal
Edinburgh
Bas “Metier
Central America
Strathconma
Moree
South Africa
Africa
Canada
Natal
Victor Grant
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Venera
Artilery
New Orleans
Bluefelds
French Foreign Legion
Tripoli
Fey
Palliams
Sydney
Lindims
Lone Pine
France
Bart
Posieres
Bullecourt
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