Coal Crisis Frays Wales Labour Ranks Over Welfare Aid
Union delegates face a split as South Wales miners threaten strikes over wage demands and government subsidies. Talks with federation stall amid calls for costed coal price protections and potential 20 percent improvements in wages.
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London Daily Herald Reports on Government Strike Tensions
The Daily Herald outlines ongoing government wage talks and a looming general strike. Officials consider delaying moves while Labour leaders demand decisive action. Government offers shift from 29 to 22 12 percent in raises. unions push for higher terms as talks proceed. Transferred to Cairns and other local notes conclude the report.
Armistice talks and Allied unity faced in London
London reports a daily renewed armistice with the Reds, a general strike called off, and Paris stating the Allied Supreme Council may despatch troops to the Ruhr. Mille rand stresses Allied unity, urges compromise, and supports recognizing the Soviet government only by deeds, not words. France seeks practical trade with Russia while guarding its Turkey interests.
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Ruhr unrest spreads as workers seize industrial centers
Reports from Paris and Essen describe workers' councils taking control of Ruhr cities including Dortmund and Essen while government troops withdraw. Battles erupt with bayonet exchanges and artillery as a new workers’ army forms. diplomats in Paris consider deploying 100000 troops and Berlin rumors swirl about cabinet resignations amid constitutional crisis.
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Mulheim
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Efforts at Peace as War State Declared Ended
A Washington report notes a completed peace resolution moving to declare that the state of war has ceased to exist, aligning with previous 1917 war declarations. Senator Lodge and others back the move, signaling an end to wartime status.
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Mary Serge
Famey Battens
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Foreign Affairs Turkish Problem discussed in Commons
In London on March 26 Mr Asquith criticized Britain's policy toward Constantinople and supported Vaticanising the Sultan as Caliph. Mr Lloyd George cited European gains, warned against overburdening Allies, and debated Mesopotamia duties as Basra’s role, repatriation costs, and League of Nations limitations.
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Mar
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Constantinople
Germany
America
Armenia
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Basra
Mosul
League of Nations
Parliament Passes Bill on Commissions Penalties
In Melbourne on March 27 a new clause was inserted to penalize commission and board members who gain financial or commercial advantage from their position. Senator Grant Watley tried to require that commission and board members have served in the forces. The bill passed all stages and the house adjourned until April 14.
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Grant Wately
Compussiors Ani
Minee
Australian wool pool profits share debate continues
Melbourne reports show Mr Hughes recounting the wool pool history and government claim to profits from wool tops. He notes no protest by growers and Parliament mentions of the agreement as officials discuss Wool Tops Co payouts and implications for cloth exports to America. The War Gratuity Bill debate resumes with calls for cash payments and opposition taunts. adjournment moves on retail sugar prices noted.
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Aioe
Mary
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Proclamation Sets Price Controls on Sugar and Confectionery
Lieut Governor issues a Brisbane proclamation fixing common prices for sugar jam and confectionery under profiteering prevention rules. A later order clarifies refined sugar pricing and delays changes, with notices circulating to suppliers and the public on March 6 and March 21.
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Ferry
Queens
Cnly
Great Age Townsville. Maw, Mer The oldest man in Ti a
The readable fragments reference an elderly man in Ti a region and note age related to local records. Further specifics are unavailable in this fragment.
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Townsville
Maw
Mer
Ti A
Tropical days and Labor doctrine debate in party
In a long critique the speaker warns against the Labor Party’s push for common ownership, arguing it would alienate moderates and threaten industrial life. He cautions voters to grasp the programme’s meaning before election and recalls Asquith’s label of demagogue to illustrate the danger of demagoguery.
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Europe
Revival at Sydney as seamen threaten inter-State traffic
The Sydney branch of the Federated Seamen's Union warns of renewed stoppages if ships are not rebuilt to meet union demands. Officials say the Navigation Bill delays relief and will trigger actions to halt vessels amid worsening labor conditions.
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Rookle
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Adelaite
Detentions and Attacks Trace Tensions in Thames Port
The Evening Standard notes Mr Edwardes questions in Commons about a foreign ship detained at a northern port after entering the Thames and leaving suddenly with German beer cargo. Lower barrels hid German guns. An innkeeper’s complicity prompts London custody for inquiries. A separate captain linked to suspected shipments faces detention. A large assault on barracks injures police and burns the depot. Kerry references and spy theories follow.
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London
Mar
Evening Standard
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Thames
Germany
Inn
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Atéortatle
Canderes
Giegeaphrase Witoe
County Kerry
Sas
Sir Ross Smith Set for Return Flight to Melbourne
Melbourne dispatch notes Sir Ross Smith will begin his return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne on Wednesday as part of a planned itinerary.
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Adelaide
Meloa
Best Race Cambridge Wien 2 SORDOR
Cambridge Wien 2 SORDOR led early but Oxford sped ahead before Cambridge drew level and then pulled away by several lengths. Descent Seed 8 Bose ides was among the chase pack as the field raced along.
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Telew Wah
Easter meeting accepts close for Atone Club races
Horseowners are reminded that acceptances for the Atone Club's Easter meeting to be held on Saturday close with secretaries Mew, Newitt and Boden at four o'clock this afternoon.
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Townsville Racecard Report From Mar 2 Meeting
Townsville weather dampened turnout as multiple races took place. Old Trial Handicap and Flyme Handicap features show winners by short margins, with several events including the Park Plate and Park Purse listing betting and timings. Brisbanes Albion Park also reports stewards inquiry into Silent Fred race outcome and trainer-rider suspension.
Hawkesborn Club Race Day Results at Sydney
Fine weather drew a large crowd as Hawkesborn Club held races in Sydney. Tickeroo Py won the Park Stakes by a length with Belinda second and Ooldeg Bz third. Flying Handicap saw Tressady prevail by a neck. Sprite led a two-year-old race with a 24 length margin. Autumn Handicap and other events completed the card with multiple placings and betting.
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Ooldeg Bz
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King of the Forest
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