Sugar Shortage Strains Adelaide Grocers Amid CSR Holdings
In Adelaide the community faces sugar shortages with grocers’ trade strained as the Colonial Sugar Refining Company delays white sugar shipments. Grocers’ chief Mr. McConnell says CSR will supply quantities equal to the previous year once instructions arrive, yet none have been received. The delay forces stores to ration and some major factories face closures due to supply refusals.
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Adelaide Shar
McConnell
Colonial Sugar Refummye Coy
Geney
Colonial Sugar Coy
Colonial Sugar Retmang Coy
CSR. Co
Australian Wheat Freight Pressures Shift Shipping
Sufficient tonnage is diverted from other routes to lift the extra wheat tonnage. Reductions in coal costs are unlikely to ease Australian freights as shipowners demand further reductions after February rates.
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London Mar
Engineers Elect Three To Conference With Steamship Owners
A ballot of Institute of Marine Engineers members across the Commonwealth elected Chvisison of Newcastle T Wolde of Sydney and Roper of Brisbane to represent the institute at a conference with steamship owners to settle the recent dispute. No appointment details for the owners' representatives have been received yet the conference is expected shortly after Easter with an independent chairman.
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Brisbane
Institute of Marine Engineers
Commonwealth
Messrs Chvisison
Newcastle
T. Wolde
Sydney
Roper
Steamship Owners Federation
The Burden of Eczema and Rexona Remedy
An old notice describes eczema as a common disease causing misery and possible disfigurement. It promotes Rexona Soap for nightly baths and Revona Ointment as a cooling salve to restore clear skin, claiming it removes scars and heals. The ad lists prices and availability widely.
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Rexona
Gayndah Squabble Heads to Supreme Court Damages Case
Ernest E Locke of Gayndah sues Frederick Saidy and William H. Hiche for alleged defamation. defence contends material was fair comment on public conduct. Locke, an Imperial pensioner and Boer War veteran, chaired local councils and march activities when the incident arose. The case stands part heard.
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Mar
Supreme Court
Ernest E Locke
Farmer
Gayndah
Frederick Saidy
Cayndah
William H. Hiche
Rawbelle
Thatre
March of Freedom
Marshall
Locke
Authones
Saidy
Cadbury May Establish Chocolate Factory Near Hobart
The Cocoa Firm reports strong chances Cadbury's will set up a large Coro chocolate factory near Hobart. Tasmanian negotiations for hydro power and a site continue with Cadbury's option to purchase 200 acres. State Government offers concessions to attract the plant.
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Hobart
Mar
Cadbury's
Tasmania
Unrest on Regrading Crew at Yengarrie
At Yengarrie three men were sent to Antigua to help platelaying. Two refused and were paid off. The rest held a stop-work meeting and the majority voted to strike.
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Maryborough
Mar
Yengarrie
Vengarre
Antigua
Australian Opals At Lyons Draw Attentive Crowd
London march 2 Australian precious stones exhibit at Lyons attracts interest especially the black opals which will later be shown at Paris trade venue.
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London
Lyons
Parw
Sugar Price Debate Reveals Refining Cost Concerns
The minister for agriculture discusses a new agreement between the Commonwealth Government and CSR regarding refined sugar pricing. He notes Queensland would press for a clause allowing government testing of mill whirly methods and calls for a full investigation into cheaper refining methods or direct use of raw sugar for the market.
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Commonwealth
CSR
Hughes
Uy Galles
Oldershaw
Ds.le
Queensland
Gillies
Fate of Turkey American Opinion
The United States plans to reply to Allies on the Turkish settlement, arguing for retention of the Sultan at Constantinople and calling for safe defense borders. The message implies Armenian territorial rights and a joint commission with Russian representation to oversee developments.
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Washington
Mar O
United States
Constantinople
Armenia
Dr Sheldon Kidney Pills Gain Popularity Across Divide
Advert describes Dr Sheldon's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney troubles for both men and women. It promotes relief from backache, lumbago, and kidney issues with sealed glass bottles available in multiple sizes at the price of 2 shillings 6 pence.
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Dr. Sheldon
ANZAC Graves Transferred at Brookwood Cemetery
London reports the Brookwood cemetery authorities have transferred the ANZAC section to the War Graves Committee. The area holds many Australian and New Zealand departed soldiers buried there.
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London
Brookwood
War Graves Committee
New Zealand
Supperfluous ships discussed in Commons debate
In London on March 2 the Commons heard Mr Leong explain that several all big gun ships including the Agincourt Ajax Indomitable and two others were not needed for the post war fleet. The disposal method remains unsettled and the rest would join the post war fleet.
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London
Lee Carson
Leong
Agincourt
Ajax
Wilson Nominates Henry Morgenthau as Ambassador to Mexico
President Wilson names Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey as ambassador to Mexico. He aims for a strong measure to stabilize unsettled conditions and safeguard American interests in the region.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Morganthas
Turkey
Mexico
Senate Finance Committeeto Impose Aircraft Import Duties
The Senate Finance Committee decided to impose import duties on foreign aircraft to shield American manufacturers from foreign competition.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
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