Sugar Case Probes Racial Preference in Industry
A long contested hearing examines whether employers in the industry should grant preference to returned soldiers and colored workers. Evidence shows that while affirmative actions existed, the policy remains contentious as unions seek control and courts weigh the impact on employment, with arguments about discipline, quotas, and postwar labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pristane
Writehard
Holle
Walrea Yoceton
Eol
Aithough Beroasana
Jovtur McCawhey
Tabbert
Telal
RS Sila
Enidiere
Quecemshae
Oor Corton
Artire
Martyn
Ole Henett
Telletard
Onion
Penet
Folinda
Gwen Ae
Elvan
Homer
Prites
Tyme Mill
Morten
Tor
Pere
Ned Collier
Premier Conference on Australia’s Economic Foundation
Fragmented OCR recounts a conference where Prime Minister Hughes and others discuss industrial awards, a proposed Australian Court, federal versus state roles, basic wage concepts, and transportation gauge issues. It notes debates on drought, aviation lines, and varying railway routes amid constitutional limits and parliamentary cautions.
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Byehes
Hughes
Australia
Macken
Commonwealth
Bringime
Paris
Arbitration Court
Storey
Heghes
Bovey
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Lee
Kieshes
Government Negotiations With Sine Pelnera Continue
Fragmentary OCR notes show a government discussion involving a person named Gordon and references to a Sine Pelnera group and Greek entities. The text is incomplete, with names and details unclear, but indicates ongoing diplomatic talks and possible young negotiator involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Tomer Gordon
Sine Pelnera
Returned Men and Woollen Mills Scheme Discussed in Australia
May 24 in Cremeress meetings the returned soldiers cooperative scheme was outlined by J Pewter secretary of the Australian Tidastre Association. It would involve purchasing or acquiring woollen mills financed by war grants or subscriptions with aim to employ 15000 returned men and boost domestic wool production and reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrishwane
Cremeess
Aehene
J Pewter
Australian Tidastres Association
Cas
Australia
Wr. J. Kerr
Rss.lla
W. Worley
Astra- Nia
Ipswich
Royal Tour Ship Near Melbourne After Gale
The Renown with the Prince aboard was two miles offshore near Melbourne at 2 AM. Weather moderated but heavy seas and a gale caused the ship to roll while the crew drilled at the general quarters. Reports indicate calm conditions on the Australian coast.
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Melbourne
M.S
Renown
Prince
King's Message to Prince Heralds Australian Visit
Melbourne May 24 The Governor General has received a message from the King noting the approaching arrival of his eldest son and recalling the Queen and himself on their 19 years since landing in Australia. Hughes sent the wireless to the Prince aboard the Renown and Australia awaits his coming. Dyett, head of the Returned Soldiers League, sent a message praising the Prince for agreeing to become Patron of the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Reenery
Hughes
Andustralia
Commonwealth
Dyett
Returned Soldiers’ League
Les
Irvinebank banker’s name linked to local figure
Fragmentary text mentions Harry Wade of Irvinebank and a figure identified as M Mr Hi ude, a locally noted person. Details unclear but indicates a banking connection and prominence of Wade in the Irvinebank area.
Kapp Incident reshapes German military leadership in Berlin
Berlin May 24 Ministry of Defence disciplinary actions follow the Kapp rebellion as officers including Rear Admiral Von Levetzow and Vice Admiral Von Trotha are dismissed. Vorwärts reports a military plot to shrink the army and topple the government, while France’s advance halted plans in April. Ebert lauds the National Assembly as founders of the German Republic and warns against conspiracies. Information also points to revolutionary agitation by both right and left Nationalists.
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Berlin
Ministry of Defences
Kapp
Inchaling
von Trotha Am
von Levetzow
Grermann
Kapp Feeine
Ot Dewmsden Harden
National Assembly
Ebert
German Republic
Basic Wage Commission in Brisbane Clarifies Federal Role
Brisbane May 24 The Basic Wage Commission completed its sittings and a statement explained the Federal Government cannot carry out its work due to a lack of powers on industrial matters. The commission is to address high living costs within federal jurisdiction and a plan to give effect to findings within constitutional limits. The press conference noted potential differences with southern claims and dwelling construction details to be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Basic Wage Commission
Commonwealth Inte
Etshich” Seeel
Federal Arbitration Court
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Oo W. Foster
Federated Unions
Broken Hill Port and Cockle at two millions in events
Ten have been linked to the transactions as details emerge about theBroken Hill Port and Cockle project valued at two million. The notice outlines the involvement of multiple parties and ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
Japanese Alliance Renewal Discussed in London Report
May 24 London reports debate over renewing the Anglo Japanese alliance. Osaka Asahi cites opinions in Australia and Dominion views affecting policy, noting suspicion of Australia and changes to White Australia policy and questioning necessity of renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Osaka
Asahi
Paquin
Keasia
Pritam
Lord Cecil urges use of League to prevent war
Lord Rober Cecil writes in the Standard decrying missed chances to use the League of Nations to stop a Poland Russia renewal. He says talk of a caucus is useless and that government with imperial power will uphold the covenant and Britain will lead the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rober Cecil
Standard
Poland
Russia
Brita
Polish Polish-German tensions escalate amid new threats
The Daily Express reports widening breach with Poland threatening potential war against Czecho Slovakia. The note mentions possible involvement of Hungary and the risk of broader conflict if hostilities begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Express
Eneg
Poland
Ceecho
Slovakia
Hungary
Caranza Death Details From Memecity Report
Montreal May 24 descr states Carranza and seven followers were killed by a surprise attack by Herrero forces allied to Carranza. Obregon government expresses deep sorrow and vows punishment for bodyguards failing to protect the president. Mexico City mourns with body to lie in state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Carranza
Herrero
Obregon
Mexico
Mexico City
Philp party agrees conditionally on pastoral issue dispute
The Philp delegation party remains unofficially aligned on the condition that the pastoral issue is not raised. Sir Robert Philp denies any conditions from Lord Milner regarding the Macowich event, while the matter remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp
Robert Philp
Lord Milner
Brisbane Marine Board Meeting Briefs Townsville Court
At a Marine Board meeting this afternoon the report from the Townsville court case was presented. The proceedings reviewed the court’s findings and implications for port authorities and local maritime operations.
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Brisbane
Marine Board
Townsville
Wei refused the [i Sew oc rrr on
Wei refused a disputed order or request, with ambiguity in the fragment suggesting an objection or denial. The readable text is fragmentary, limiting precise recovery of entities or full context. No clear dates places organizations or outcomes are available to confirm.
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Rhin
Kyogle
Crikomiel
Albury
Hay
Port Augusta
Crystal Brook
Adelaide
Morgan
Att Owson
T. Coneotty
Co-Operative Sciehe
Wireless
Harry Wade
Irvinebank
Hi Ude
BASIC
Commission
THE
Queensland
Catholic Program
League
Caranza
Philp Party
Wei
Cram
Murrries
Boland’s
Boland
Goeller
Ark
Farey
Boland’s Ltd
the Department Stores
Boland'sa
Cairns
Olge Street
Catric
Coles
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