Australian politics and slander case mention in Melbourne
Melbourne reports the federal and state political scene during recess with notes on campaigns, food prices, and ministerial actions. It covers a defamation suit involving Senator Pearce and Mr Spencer, reactions by judges and lawyers, and criticism of union influence and pay raises for parliament members.
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Melbourne
Tejor
Alexander Peacock
Europe
Qneenland
Hillier
Legislative Councils
Pearce
John Spencer
Andrew
Sir Andrew Andrew Fisher
Germany
Ner
Justice Hodges
Western Australia
Australia
Victoria
Anino
Political turmoil in Fisher ministry and Canberra schemes
The piece reviews attacks on the 1800 bill and the prime minister's denial that it was correct. It notes press backlash, rumors about Spence and the ministry, caucus splits over portfolios, and plans for a Canberra arms factory. It also covers wheat freights, meat prices, land and income tax bills, quarantine, and finance moves ahead of the new session.
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Spence
Fisher
Bees
George Unbees
Ceabies
Hughes
Europe
Tudor
Australia
Canberra
Leas
Severe storm and fire devastate Bundaberg area
A severe storm swept central Queensland with loud thunder and lightning. A large warehouse at Waterview owned by Albert Schleger burned, destroying farming machinery. At Pialba during the cyclone, the Pialba Hotel bakery was lifted from its building and dumped behind the rear yard.
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Bundaberg
Alpert Sehleger
Pialbe
Pialba Hotel
Municipal Franchise Debates Delay Brisbane Election Promise
Brisbane officials signal limited time for franchise work this session. Government may accept a single franchise based on the principle of the new Election, affecting future municipal governance.
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Brisbane
Government to establish state mill for timber supply
On November 2 amrnBANE reports the government plans a state mill under the Works Department to obtain timber for various departments. Investigations considered near Lamisfail for a suitable site, with potential to set up more than one mill.
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Amrnbane
Works Department
Lamisfail
Arrivals November 3 from Towerville and Port Thonelas
Mourilyam sails from Towerville with Captain Minahese and 1st class ascen eers. passengers include Denton Crsemure Nairne Dunne Nuree Atkinson Sore Sern Kivooe Mal- Hughes Roberts Girling Al wood Neill and 25 in second class. Australian Steamships Minshawe voyage to Port Thonelas Cooktown. Passengers listed include Motsre W. C. Abbotts Andrews Master Simpson and others in second class aboard Australian Steamships td.
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Mourilyam
Minahese
Towerville
Ascen Eers
Mesdames Denton
Crsemure
Nairne
Dunne
Nuree Atkinson
Sore
Sern
Kivooe
Mal- Hughes
Roberts
Girling
Al 1
Wood
Neill
Australian Steamchips Ltd
Minshawe
Port Thonelas
Cooktown
W. C. Abbotts
Andrews
Simpson
Coes
Australian Steamships
Not a Candidate for Wide Bay Seat Stated
Maryborough November 1 Wr A J Jones MLA announced he would not be a candidate for the Wide Bay seat in a brief official statement.
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Maryborough
Wr. A. J. Jone
M.L.A
Wide Bay
Christmas Number Promises Large Far North Publication
The Northern Herald announces a special Christmas number for December 3 featuring extensive regional content. Amateur photo prizes of 2/2 and 1/1 with best Far Northern town views plus a best baby portrait prize. an essay contest open to England state pupils. no entry fee and deadlines in November 1913. publishers reserve rights to publish winning entries.
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Burn of
Lowe
Horth Veerslard
Borg
Cmias
Moon Phases and Key Dates
New Moon on November 7 at 0.63 p.m. First Quarter on November 9 at 9.8 a.m. Full Moon on November 21 at 3.36 a.m. Last Quarter on November 9 at 8.19 a.m. Perigee on November 2 at 0.3 a.m. Apogee on November 14 at 9.7 a.m. Translated celestial events with approximate times.
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Perice
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