Premier Moore welcomed in Cairns amid economy talks
A large Cairns gathering in the Shire Council chambers welcomed Premier A. E. Moore. Alderman Collins led praise for the government’s work while Moore urged fiscal restraint, stressed production growth, and promised sympathy on planned projects including Barron Falls power, timber industry needs, and Cairns port developments.
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Cairns
Cairns Shire
W. A. Collins
Queensland
A. E. Moore
Ald
Mowe
Moore
Commonwealth
Australia
Mining prospects and promises shape Queensland politics
A Brisbane discussion traces mining ventures in Queensland with talks of Lawn Hills and Croydon Palmer concessions, James Rutledge’s open assay policy at Chillagoe, and plans by English syndicates. It notes Whitworth Mining’s closure, Gov ernment support for Edge bore sites, and broader fiscal strains as Australia bears a large interest bill while seeking funding for future ventures.
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Brisbane
Coleen Sur
Lawn Hills
Leopoldt Sachs
North
Queensland
England
Croydon
Palmer
Oace England
Whitworth Mining Corporation
Broughton Edge
Australia
Edge
Owever
Griffiths Hill
Chillagoe
Rutledge
Cloncurry
Court Age and Dominion Names Referenced in Majesty’s Practice
A fragment notes His Majesty submits names of the Dominions for consideration, stating the practice follows constitutional expectations. The passage underscores the process of involving dominion states in official naming or appointment decisions.
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Dominions
Brutal murder shocks Melbourne taxi driver found shot on road
Horace Walpole a 36 year old taxi driver was found dead in his car on Queenscliffe road seven miles from Geelong. He was shot and covered with a travelling rug. pockets still held money. Police seek attacker who forced payment and fled. Walpole lived with his mother and brother at South Geelong. There were no signs of a struggle or known enemies.
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Melbourne
Queenscliffe Road
Geelong
Horace Walpole
Walpole
South Geelong
Man Fires On Roof, Shoots Self, Held For Inquiry
Police report a man named Ene Harris Brockwell, 24, fired shots in a Park Street house and wounded his right forearm before being arrested near town. A 22 calibre revolver with 32 rounds was found. He is held in hospital under guard as investigations continue into a separate shooting at Walpole.
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Parkstreet
Ene Harris Brockwell
Walpole
Maltese Crisis Bishop's Bombshell Shocks election eve
On the eve of Malta’s election a church order by Monsignor Gonzi denounces voting for the Constitutional Party as a moral sin and restricts its adherents from church sacraments. Citizens are barred from campaign meetings and races, prompting police reinforcements as tensions rise and the government seeks papal clarification.
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Malta
Monsignor
Gonzi
Coo
Constitutional Party
Therty
Lord Strickland
Roti
Giant claws prepare to handle airships at Cardington
London April 2 enormous mechanical claws mounted on a trolley at Cardington air station promise to replace thousand workers in handling airships. The device moves the airship from sheds in windy conditions where 500 workers cannot operate, improving yard operations and reliability in rough weather.
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London
Apr
Cardington Air Station
Raids Sweep Yangtse Front Near Shanghai Amid Labor Tensions
The towns of Keinli and Szeching near Yangtse and Shanghai were attacked and looted by bandits in the fourth major raid in four days. Thousands may have died, with inflaming literature seized and a purported link to Shanghai Communists. A Canadian missionary, Rev. C A Bridgman, who was seized at Changs haw, escaped with a Chinese pastor and reached Fouchow. Police conducted raids and arrests.
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Keinli
Yangtse Bank
Yoghon
Szeching
Shanghai
Shangha
Hankow
C A. Bridgman
Foreign Mission Committee
The
United Church of Canada
Changshaw
Yangtse
Fouchow
Arbitration Court Hears 48-Hour Week Claim adjourned
In Brisbane on April 29 the Arbitration Court heard unions seek a 48 hour week for public service. Mr. Carroll pressed for a month’s adjournment noting late service of the Crown claim and insufficient time to confer. The President and Public Service Commissioner argued against long adjournment, and the hearing was tentatively pushed to the following week.
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Brisbane
Arbitration Court
Public Service
R. J. Carroll
Justice Webb
Carroll
Mr. Carroll
J. D. Story
Crown
Heney
T. Moroney
Austra‘ Railways’ Union
Papors
Story
Royal Commission opens Chillagoe Mingana inquiry in Brisbane
Ex Justice Campbell leads a royal commission in Brisbane to probe Chillagoe and Mungana affairs. The inquiry covers Goddard's Chillagoe management, mineral lease forfeitures, leases in Frederick Reid’s name, and the formation of Mungana Mines Limited plus related companies. It also examines connections to Dunlop Reid, Dunlop sawmillers, and local public figures. Guidance and representation are listed for witnesses and parties as the commission begins with McGill’s opening address.
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Brisbane
Campbell
New South Walga
P. J. Goddard
Chillagoe
Goddard
Frederick Reid
Mungana Mines Limited
Reid
Queensland
Algo
Fluorapar Mining Company Limited
Argentum Mining Company Limited
Chillagne Mines
Dunlop and Reid
Tarzali
Goddard and Reid
Cairne
McGills Addres Act Not Observed in Chillagoe Case
Proceedings detail government handling of Chillagoe smelters and mine leases from 1917 to 1927. Notes include exemptions, manager appointments, payments, and a 1927 audit critique of general manager Goddard for preferential treatment of Frederick Reid and careless reporting.
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Chillagoe
Goddard
Frederick Reid
McCormack
Mr. Beal
Beal
Me’k
Coddard
Chillawee
Crowe
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MR. Moore
Barron Falls
Queensand
Mr. & H. Warner
Queens
Cairns-Port Douglas
Trade and Commerce
W. C. Griffin
Cairos Harbor
CG. Duffy
Eacham
Tully Sugar
Tite
Hydro Electricity
Kirtartns
Messrs
Ftockhart
Greer
Flockhart
Barron Perro Palle
Forestry Policy
MR. Duffy
Kirrima
G. Duffy
Palmerston
Aed Sons of Relief
E. A. Paren
Mosttan
Glasgow
Manchester
Chitral Also
Chitral
Geophysical Survey
Rail
Chillagoe and
Mungana
Royal Commission
Mr. McGill
ME. McGill
Addres
McGill
M Méwing Co., Ltd
Giroffe
Larry Jane
Dorothy
Dorothy Extended
Griffin
Goverment
Hirnderick
Robert Alexan Dunlop
Jane Lene
Girofla
MR. Goddard
I. L. Goddard
Cordeaux
Mt. Elliott
A. J. Jones
Jones
Mr. Jones
Mt Mulligan
Vou
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