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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 06, 1919

Page

5

Manifesto of Aurialian Valo party outlines wartime policy

The document signed by Frank Tojter and other party figures attacks the current government, pledges White Australia, calls for producer ownership and state controls, and outlines plans to protect workers, support exports, and expand domestic industry. It emphasizes fair prices for producers, overseas workers, and targeted infrastructure and development, including roads, irrigation, ports, and local manufacturing.

Melbourne Aurialian Valo Frank Jter FE. J. Hollenisherman Ae Foe Tj.” Ryan Peste Aggu Australia Japan Caroline Marshall Royal Commission On Economy Hohear Hoo Loni Hte Vince States Amerwa Cetvenetiwealth Orrorad Agaimat Sorrel Haelsterms Frosts Sosa Renain Free Vich Hale Snall Industres Aetralian Ieenaway Queen St

War Gratuity Debate Stirs Labor League Meeting

A Brisbane Labor League gathering last night heard calls for cash gratuity payment to soldiers and higher pensions, with speakers urging the government to act. Attendees pressed for stronger action against dispersal and questioned parliamentary progress, amid mention of a former German figure and local political tensions.

Labor League Cem Hirschfield Brisbane Taylor Queen Strest

Miss Preston Setndeyes of Carag Invite Meeting

Fragmentary notice invites Miss Preston Setndeyes of Carag to attend a meeting at Wielboes Hall at 2 50 pm. The reader should bring no address and the misread text mentions M McMahon as a speaker in a political context.

Wielboes Stanly Alee Ile Pipe M. McMahon

Miss Stanley Addresses Habinda Electors at Meeting

Babinda, Nov 5 Miss Preston Stanley spoke to a large audience of electors led by J C Paul as chairman. She detailed the political position and defended her stance on the present issues amid interruptions from a factionSeeking to disrupt her argument about the policy. The crowd praised her effort and thanked her for a spirited defense against hostile interruptions.

Babinda Preston Stanley Habinda J. C. Paul Miss Stanley Tre Partin Lar Mis Stanley Thamka Long Odda M. McMahon Abbott Street Cuires

Arrival of ex German consul stirs Brisbane nerves

Reports from Brisbane on November 5 describe public unrest over the recent release and return of Dr Hirschbeld, formerly German Consul, amid calls for explanation. Telegrams from the King and Empire Alliance urge the Australian minister to address the concern, condemning the action as harming loyalty and stirring indignation. The Royal Society of St George in Brisbane joins in demanding clarification.

Brisbane Hirschbeld Empire Alliance Macclara Hirschheld Royal Soriety of St George Hircchfeld

Bamford to Address Electors in Austral Pixtures

Mr Bamford speaking to electors in Bamford MOHLR will address the Austral Pixtures at eight this evening, according to organiser Mr McMahon.

Tow. Bamford M McMahon

Rival Ur Kalgoorlie Crisis Over Unions And Mine Work

A W U members refuse to work without union tickets at Kalgoorlie mines. A deputation met the Chamber of Mines while managers say no discrimination. Split unions reform, registration disputes, and mass absence halt mining for the day. Union loyalties and mine policy clash amid ongoing agitation.

A.W.L Chamber Yoom Ddputaion Chamber of Mines A.W Aiw.u Boulder and Kalgoorlie Coolgardie

Gun Discharged by Deg ADELAIDE Nov accident

A firearm discharged in Adelaide during a November incident, causing an accident. Authorities reported the event with limited details available from the readable text.

Deg

Osland Parliament Debates Finances and Session Termination

In Brisbane the Legislative Council debated the Auditor General's report on state finances. Mr Cortes argued against terminating the present session hastily, citing lack of transparency over revenue and expenditure and the public’s right to know. Supporters claimed the government mishandled funds and risked delaying business. The motion passing the session plan was approved. a separate motion to suspend standing orders failed 18 to 0, and the council adjourned late.

Brisbane Cortes Queensland Curtis Auditoreneral A J Jones Mihhe Jones Ac Don Hawthorn James Leahy Tocowll

Queensland Assembly Debates Suspension of Standing Orders

The Legislative Assembly of Brisbane discusses suspending Standing Orders to hasten passing of the Appropriation Bill and supply resolutions amid elections. Theodore argues for quick, comprehensive financial business while Macartney condemns curtailing Parliament's control over finances, urging members to stay without adjournment.

Brisbane Theodor W. H. Barnes Theodore Howse Macartney Sand Prem Macartnney Queensland Labor Party of Australia Seste Dexat Oe Beer W. H. Barnes Sand Taki Mg Ee Aisehem

Parliament in Crisis Over Finance Deficit and Disclosure

Mr Vowles warned of alarm as year ends and a large deficit looms. Mr Barnes pressed for Treasurer's statement on finances while Theodore denied any government attempt to suppress data. Opposition seeks department scrutiny before elections. debate continues with House seated at 11.30.

Vowles W. H. Barnes Theodore Swayne Ryan

Russian Tangle Explains Baltic Aid and Navel Expenditure

A London war paper details postarmistice costs with Russia, noting 70 millions in naval and military spending and cash advances to the Baltic States. Denikin and Kolchak receive 15 million, while Allied forces silence Kronstadt and Krasnogorsk batteries after days of bombardment and suspected munition ships and dumps explosions.

London

Finland suggests loan for British aid to Russia

Finland proposes a loan of eighteen million sterling to back Britain in aiding Russia. The plan contends that with Finnish support Petrograd could fall in three days and Kronstadt would be threatened. If Petrograd remains unconquered for three weeks, offensive prospects before February may collapse. The note argues a swift decision is essential to keep momentum in the Baltic and break Soviet defenses.

Helsingfors England Rovsia Petrierad Kronstadt Baltic Wudenitch Kracnayagorka Petrograd

Perils on the Sea in Violent gale Off Deal and Lizard

Four small vessels wrecked in a fierce gale on Saturday night near Deal with many people lost as waves swept away passengers. Survivors were rescued from a damaged boat, another wreck reported with all crew dead, and a steamer picked up a boatload of swimmers without details. The Volturnos carrying food to the Baltic fleet was noted, while the cruiser Calliope suffered a serious fire off the Lizard after an oil feed-pipe burst. The blaze burned for four hours but was checked by a petty officer who entered the burning engine room.

London Goodwina Deal Ahs Hieseet Volturnos Calliope Lizard Azores

Labor Conference Endorses Aid to Mothers and Childbirth Leave

Washington nov five international conference of working women endorses financial assistance to mothers and a six week leave before and after childbirth. Senators Sherman and others address the gathering noting hostility to socialists while warning against radical aliens and freetraders.

Washington Internaational Conference of Working Women Sherman Senate International Labor Cononid Cenes

Reorganisation scheme for Indian Railways Brisbane progress

The Commissioner for Railway announced a major reorganisation of the Railway Department aimed at better coordination, efficiency, and reduced management costs. The plan creates district heads overseeing traffic, locomotive, and maintenance teams, consolidating offices into one staff structure, with Crowther and Chambers named general managers of northern and central divisions respectively. New appointments include W J A Amos, RK Leitch, D Moran, J Strachan, and others across Central and Northern divisions and Stores Branch, reflecting a streamlined centralized administration.

Brisbane America Railway Department Lesecr Crowther Townsville Chambers Knockhampton Vandaran Tm Longreach Incluswe ROK Macalister W. J. A. Amos RK. Leitch Moran Emerald Mackay Dwisin J. Strachan Northern Division J. Hadsem Traffe R. J. Fraser R. A. Neild W. Deacon Oqone Garay W A. Hooper AD. Smath Hide Bo Gallagher Pirishane Lodge Rockhampton C. Reeve

Night raid by masked men at Ballivor Meath police barracks

Four masked raiders attacked Ballivor police racks in West Meath, killing a sentry and seizing rifles and revolvers with ammunition before fleeing in a car. A second clash near Navan involved rifle fire from barracks windows. the sergeant was wounded but fought on, and remains in hospital with possible eye loss. No arrests were reported.

London Ballivor West Meath Surpot Navan Meath Alithe

Han Mo Time for Gina Fenners, WASHINGTON

A Washington report notes Gina Fenners faces a legal matter tied to a looting case as authorities confirm time considerations and procedural updates. The brief mentions an ERCUER element in connection with the investigation and potential charges.

Han Mo Gina Fenners

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