Melbourne House of Representatives Debates Power Alcohol Bill
In Parliament the government motion prioritizes government business over private members day to clear Easter agenda. The Power Alcohol Bill is discussed with ministerial debate on support and potential amendments. Debate touches on policy aims, parliamentary procedure, and the bill’s stages before potential passage.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Qunce
Forde
Rsa
Rome
IBA
Pied
Spanien
Alugher
Bruce
Mann
Rm the Po
Rain prompts relief as Maranga district records heavy falls
Reports from Maranga district on March 1 note welcome rainfall with some farms receiving over six inches. Other western and central areas logged significant totals while vegetation benefited. Swathes of the state report one to two inches with showers easing drought in wheat regions and coastal divisions.
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Hiiehane
Maranoa
T. Gvorne
Falls
Nsw
Amnt
Mourilyan Harbor
Brisbane
Port 70
Ockhampton
Calliove
Howerm
Geneva session tests League as Europe calls for action
German delegates praise Germany in the assembly while France and Japan express support for the League. Discussions center on Locarno's framework and Brazil's status as the session nears its close. Reuter notes the push to maintain League relevance and cohesion amid tense international relations.
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Gjeneva
Grost
Senor
Milo Franco
Hragil
Locarno
Brazil
Reuter
Walsh and Wilson Cable from London
Melbourne reports a cable from Favelock Wilson to T Walsh discussing alleged dishonest money handling and asking for the correction of misleading words. Walsh says he believes Wilken knew nothing of an earlier cable and doubts the office sent it under his signature.
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Melbourne
T. Walsh
Favelock Wilson
Walsh
Wilken
Mungana Leases Inquiry and Minister's Statement Debate
Brisbane reports an adjourned Trades and Labor Council session debating the Mungana leases purchase a controversial issue. A letter from the ARL Secretary and comments by C Rymer conflict over the minister for mines remarks and the council’s handling of the inquiry.
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Rymer
Brisbane
C. Rymer
Legg
Australian Railways Union
Trades Ont Labor Council
Mungana Seawee
Hye
Trades and Laber Council
Ryner
Melbourne
Tafe Council
Moraney
Kinsel
Labor Council
Moroney
A.B.A
Jores
Trade and Labor Council
Jones
Rekl
Mr. Jones
Mr. Rekl
Trades Over
Lohi
Rymnee
Prelwilee
ALR
Nee
Jane
Fatal House Explosion Claims Mrs Dixon in Kirra
A fatal fire swept through a seaside house at Kirra on March 1 in Beenleigh postmaster’s wife Mrs Dixon aged 33. Neighbors heard a blast about 9 30 pm and fire crews battled flames before she and the home were consumed. She died in hospital after efforts to revive her failed. possible fumigation or wall cleaning with flammable substance suspected.
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Kirra
Coolangatta
Dixon
Beenleigh
Tyrrell
Shamrock
Fremantle Crowd Complains of Treatment in Sydney
Wrestratian bowlers returning from the carnival pleaded unfair hospitaling and poor treatment in Sydney. A bowler lamented leaving a stale meal for his niece, and reports cited sixpence charges for programmes at the Town Hall Ips.
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Fremantle
Sydney
Rowe Petsaue
Color Bar Debate Causes Senate Rejection in Capetown
Capetown, March 17. By 22 votes to 12 the Senate rejected the second reading of the Color Bar. The move reaffirms its prior stance that the act inflicts grave injustice on natives and triggers the South African Act closure requiring joint sitting of both houses.
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Capetown
Senate
Fare Competition in Sydney Shifts Taxi Market
March 1a report notes ongoing taxicab fare competition in Sydney with earnest efforts by operators to attract riders. Market dynamics and pricing strategies are highlighted as companies push lower rates.
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Ldi Weve Abs Co
League of Nations assembly notes on Germany and future role
Report from Geneva March 17 18 on remarks by M Hiland France and Britain about Germany joining the League of Nations and the risk to future world governance. Leaders urge patience and warn against a super state while Germany considers its membership.
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Vereva
League of Nations
M. Hiland
Slovakia
Wes
France
Germany
Geneva
Chamberlain
Meuter
Geneva Trouble Dominates Urgent Assembly Debates
Melbourne dispatch describes heated House of Representatives discussion over Bramtie proceedings and Germany’s role in the League of Nations. Speakers blame procedural hurdles for delaying a permanent seat and Germany's admission while urging conciliation ahead of September meetings. The session covers Italy France Spain Poland and the broader balance of power.
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Melbourne
Bramtie
Mietthiasson
Gertahy
Wulees
Conacu
Nan Oon League
Locarny
Germany
Permanen
Brass
Itals
Japan
Longtegg
Weumany
West
Spain
Braz
Foland
Weat
General Assembly
Ecu
Charlton
W. M. Hughes
Broken Hill Weather and Rain Sparks Mining Reopening
In Broken Hill Sydney in March the government funds a second look at the drought impacted region. Rain arrived lifting water levels by 12 feet with 3d inches recorded for the quarter. Mines plan to resume full operation as showers arrived late in the period.
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Sydney
Broke Hill
Sydney inquiry into London bus services and travel questions
Inquiries focus on overseas travel and upper house matters. Mr Dum and officials discuss transport topics and potential covert issues raised by Lowder and McTiernon amid questions from the inter. The record notes travel methods and questions about overseas arrangements.
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Syiney
McTiernon
Inter
Queensland agriculture council debates endowment chair
Brisbane March 18 the Council of Agriculture debated endowing a chair of agriculture at Queensland University with reserve funds but made no decision, deferring to end of June. The council kept the levy system, planned a Melbourne delegation on maize embargo, and approved autonomy for eight district councils plus funding to assist their work.
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Brisbane
Council of Agriculture
Kulware
Queensland University
Melbourne
Atherton Muier
Cvar
Ohjalajig
Thesone
Commonwealth Rvoral Credits Bank
Cousenrland
Agriculu
Joy Riders Leave Car Damaged After Brisbane Incident
Three young men named Peter Treacy Henry Kilpatrick and Erorst Brien were jailed for two months each for unlawfully using a motor car stolen from the front of John's Hotel. The car capsized on Cleveland road leaving it damaged and abandoned with the trio escaping as it overturned.
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Brisbane
Peter Treacy
Henry Kilpatrick
Erorst Brien
John's
Cleveland Road
King’s donation to relief fund for bushfire sufferers
Melbourne March 14. A cable to the Governor-General states the King is glad the fund aids those who lost homes in recent fires and intimates a donation of fifty pounds will be forwarded.
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Melbourne
Steamer Froa Reported Seriously In Trouble Off South Africa
A message from the Marine Underwriters Association says the steamer Froa, which left Liverpool on February 2 with a cargo for an Australian port, is seriously on the reef off the southwest coast of South Africa near Sydney.
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Sydney
Marine Underwriters’ Association
Froa
Liverpool
South Africa
Fruit Fly Warning Prompts New Grower Traps
A March notice from agricultural authorities urges Michigan fruit growers to deploy widespread bir wil l ordinary galas traps to combat fruit fly infestations. The advisory emphasizes rapid, systematic use of traps to prevent maggots and pests from harbouring in fruit crops.
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Miiehane
Ate
Dewarsmat of Auriculture
Eriby
Baby Digger Dies After Undergoing Treatment in South Count
An item records the death of a very young enlistee named Bernard who joined at Melbourne on March 1 and died after medical treatment. He was 14 when enlisted and had become a parent at Calull Hospital before his death following 40 years of service.
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Digger
Melbourne
Bernard
Wins
Cauliell
Tver
Deepaume
Gusterida
Irish Banquet Stirs London With Firework Incident
St Patrick day festivities at the Hyde Club in London featured a banquet hosted by the Ireland Club. The event saw principal guest Prince of Wies amid a 1.21 weathering incident when a priest threw a hat firework from the gallery, igniting the carpet and causing a woman to faint.
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London
Hy Club
Prince of Wies
Fort Provinces of Ireland
Maldwin
Caldwin
Cotton Prices in Brisbane Debate Hits Minister
In Brisbane on March 18 the opposition criticized the Minister for Agriculture Mr. Hrace for his stance on proposed cotton prices. Mr Smith accused the Prime Minister of normally considering state representations regardless of party, lamenting that Mr Bruce may depart from this principle. The issue is deemed of great importance and calls for a review of the minister's attitude.
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Brisbane
Hrace
Smith
Bruce
Seamen's Union Considers Federal Arbitration Court Reregistration
Melbourne March report shows the Seamen's Union planning to apply for reregistration in the Federal Arbitration Court. President Walsh says the move aims to align with domestic concerns and avoid prolonged battles. Sydney branch threatens legal action and may form a separate state union if re registration proceeds.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
Vine
Meral
Mr. Walsh
Arbitration Court
Seamen’s Union
Sydney
Federal Committee of Management
New South Wales
Counses
Seamen's Federathon
Wien
Walsh
Woion
Brisbane Sewerage Workers Cease After Grievance Row
Brisbane March 18 workers at the reticulation sewerage works in Lower Ann street halted work after refusing to supply timber for safety measures at depths of nine or ten feet. About 100 men are affected and plan to present grievances to the Water and Sewage Board tomorrow urging a quick settlement.
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Brisbane
Lower Ann Street
Assistance for Strikers in Brisbane Meat Dispute
The Trades and Labour Council agreed to provide assistance to the Meat Employes in their fight against the meat seller. They plan to protest to the minister about the alleged lie regarding unemployed sustenance and resolved to support the dispute actions and measures.
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Brisbane
Trades and Later Council
State Elections May 1 Mentioned Amid Rumor
Rumor rises that state elections may be scheduled for May 1 despite ministerial protests that the government will not act at an early date. The general section is not expected to spring ahead, with tentative plans noted.
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Brisbane
Possum season narrowed to two months in Brisbane
The Cabinet has considered opening the season for marsupials this year and decided to permit trappers to take possums for two months only, from March to July, in Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Treasury robbed near police station vaults in Bahama Islands
A fragmentary report describes a robbery near a police station in the Bahama Islands. The text mentions vaults forty yards from the station and refers to golf and silver coin, with unclear details and garbled phrasing.
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Treasury
Bahama Islands
New Cable Route Outline Between Islands Reported
London dispatch notes a proposed cable line between Cocos Island and Feemonth spanning about 19 miles. The project aims to feed 208 feet per container compared with the existing line's 145 feet.
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London
Cocos Island
Feemonth
Vite eSistine Line
Chino and Tokyo Parley Formally Address Taku Incident
Tokyo government plans a formal inquiry into the Taku incident. The cabinet seeks punishment for the guilty Chinese and compensation for the wounded. Yoshizura aims to present lenient terms, while confirming Japan's peaceful stance and readiness to resolve the dispute without force.
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Tokio
Shizaro
Yoshizura
Muatior
Aiy
Jagan Dad
Japan
Aia
Keuter
Mercantiles to face Ex celsiors on Saturday on No 2 ground
Mercantiles selects J Hab stead S Carvorth A seaman J Lynam JT Overland W Denaidaon A Mouth J Buckley C O Brien B Quill J Kingeron to play Ex celsiors. Trinity side to meet Rovers with Mea Atahe Archibald Culling Hennity Matoowube Prima Travey Ulender Tolowng Tam Spiers Ceriffiths McManis Lynch Griffiths Kier nan Nichols Metalhim Herwood Hawker Banerepaee Rehinson to represent sides on Saturday.
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Mercantiles
Excelsiors
J. Habstead
S. Carvorth
A. Seaman
J. Lynam
Jt.overland
W. Denaidaon
A. Mouth
J. Buckley
C. O' Brien
B. Quill
J. Kingeron
Rovers
MeaAtahe
Caplan
GG. Archibald
BK. Culling
W. Hennity
J. Matoowube
G. Prima‘Travey
Ulendermt
Él. Tolowng
Spiers Fears
Ceriffiths
A. McManis
Lynch
J, Griffiths
G. Kiernan
A Nichols
Metalhim
Herwood, H
Awker Banerepaee
A Rehinson
Bowlers Club Plans Cricket Match With Local Teams
March 13 details show Bowlers Club selecting players to face M Noble and others in a cricket match. Registrar lineup includes X R Minhell Dr Roe Cray Venables and W McKinnon with a full committee, umpires, trainers, and bar catering to support the event.
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Innieafail
March IK
Inh
Nave
Pr. Grahoey
Wo Treentees
G. Wilson
Webb
T. MaNamee
Ro H. Sherringtint
J. Weight
Fo Nisbet
J Tuohy
F. Shaw
Ghangow
I. Skeen
Rainers
J. Wayne
Mulhua
S. Sheldon
Rainien
Carter
F. Lee Beyer
Rivett
Oldamuk
J. Wilbon
KR Moore
X South
J Robertson
Waters
W. Davies
Gordonvale Triumph in Slow Bowling Test of March Conditions
Babinda batted first compiling 142 with Haines 56 not out and Simmonds and Barton among top bowlers for Gordonvale. Len Barton led Gordonvale with 88, supported by Martin 23 Irvin 26 and H Collins 10. Arlee took 4 for 49 and Lewis 2 for 22 as Gordonvale chased. Match details show Barton and Martin opening, then Gordonvale’s bowlers tightened in a challenging day for Babinda.
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Babinda
Gordonvale
Ore
Haines
Simononds
Hannigan Slew
Carle
Barton J
Barton
H. Martin
Davie
Martin
Minee
Len Barton
HH. Martin
Irvin
Ant H. Collins Lo
Nor Coe
Lewis
Rabinda
Price
Vy PF
J Simmonds
Fixter
Lanniwan
Liew
Fister
Gi Davies
Ee Oe
Cheenham
Ran
Ff Hainer
Biles
Bartow
Darton
Savalrie
Minister questions Daintree gold find report details
The minister said the Cooktown warden report showed no signs of a rush to the Daintree River gold area. A miner reported no orders or definite information. Dowell Powell prospected near the Daintree watershed with coins ounces of coarse alluvial gold and a reef about two feet wide carrying pay and showing fracture.
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Ariebane
Marc le
Cooktown
Daintree
Trasstree
Robert Dowell
Dancese
Vicherty
Cooltown
Powell
Appointment changes in Seventh Gnanrrs brigade
March dispatch from Brisbane reports Lieut. Col. Joe Anand, town clerk, to be appointed to the Seventh Gnanrrs brigade as acting head, with uncertain replacements and restructuring details. The note confirms Mare or Mare’s position remains unclear.
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Brisbane
Tyne Andeestood
Joe Anand
Hein Home
Beihnth
Gnanrrs
Deri
Deen
Roberteon
Aponintmemt
Colog Mare
Polar Flight Report From Sydney Involving Captain Wilkin
A scrambled report indicates a polar flight involving Captain Wilkin discussed by Captain Pee in Sydney. The message mentions a reply and a request for safe passage and mentions colors of seeds, suggesting a mistaken or garbled exchange about the flight details.
Selection notes for England cricket team contemporaries
Fragmented cricket memo discusses picking Tate Macaulay Larwood and Sutcliffe to bolster pace and batting. It weighs wicketkeeper options and notes Able batters like Hendren Holmes Woolley Kilner with a focus on form and conditions, aiming for a strong side in a wet season.
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Bo J.T. Jomanquet
London
Daily Mail
Stine
Candidana
Cart
Fender
Garr
Katereen
Hobba
Sutcliffe
Notes
Woolley
Breter Hendren
Eatty
Tvon
Smith
Howler
Astill
Carr
Lyon
Hobbs
Hendrens
Holmes
Kilner
Tate
Macaulay
Larwood
Nail Astill
Sareham
Hallows
Rout
Cater
E.R. Helga
Onis Feep Singhji
Hamaronda
Barnes
Fenders
Leveson-Ciewer
Cairns Aquatic Club Reports and Regatta Preparations
The Cairns Aquatic Club held its executive meeting with W Favett presiding. A painting contract for the club shed was awarded to Bob Rae, to be completed before Easter. Reports on Agnes and Valerie for the Foggitt Jones trophy were adopted with Agnes first, Melodins second, Ouprey third. A five flag recall rule was discussed for start procedures. Accounts total £47 15s 7d. A sweepstakes race is planned for next Sunday, with major regatta entries from Townsville Bowen Brisban etc. Photo collection of boats on view in Mai Craigs window and a contest for best racing-boat photo easter regatta opening. Nominations from multiple towns indicate a strong regatta field. a second launch is needed for race follow-up.
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Wedneray Commundore
W. Favett
Cairns “Heh
Bob Rae
Ester
Agnes
Valerie
Manes
D. Thompson
Townsville
Fea
Mai Craig
Melody
Cadmani
Agnes Ue
Dallaid
Marr
Punchard
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WALSH _AND WILSON
Mungana
Bowlers
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MR. Bruce
Broken Hill
Queensland
JOY Riders
King
Seriou Tee Aee
E-Regis Caren
Tad ‘Wiens
Corne, Lome and
Cilette Garret
Chino
Formal Amobhooity
Takl Incident
Urresgrondeut
Tima
Gordon Ale
Mf. Martin
B. Price
Oxenham
Finter
Irvine
Hawley Fy
Hpll
Hanley
Sundrice
England
Cooktown Reports
Captain Pee Polar
Yenterday
Hruee
Wilkin
Cairns Aquatic Club
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