Melbourne Ferry Strike Tensions Rise as Police Block March
Police deter strikers at Prince's Pier Melbourne as about 100 workers meet Sunday then march to the wharf but withdraw under police escort. Reported assaults on a reporter at a union protest follow amid a large turnout of maritime workers. Between two and three thousand attended the Friday rally on the Yarra.
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Melbourne
Prince's Mier
Esetima
Aihough
Transport Workers’ Act
Betwen
Rec Bt
Yarra Unk
Brisbane Razor Slashing Mystery Man Claimed Self Inflicted
George James Keith a 49 year old West End salesman was injured in a razor incident in Brisbane. He reportedly told police the wounds were self inflicted after a farewell visit to New Farm before boarding a Sydney bound ship. He cited financial worries as motive.
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Brisbane
George James Keith
West End
Sydney
New Farm
Colleen on Irish Free State notes spawns sitter mystery
The new Irish Free State currency notes feature a Colleen image painted by Sir John Lavery. The head bears a strong likeness to Lucy Lavery, prompting talk of her as the sitter. Notes promise ten shillings in London but are not legal tender in England.
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Sir John Lavery
Colleen
Lucy Lavery
Lady Lavery
London
Daily Chronicle
Sir John
Guildhall
Ireland
House of Lords
Michael Collins
Bank of England
England
Westhind Wizard Monoplane Revealed by Air Ministry
London reports details of Britain’s first high powered monoplane fighter the Westhind Wizard. Powered by a Rolls Royce 480 bore engine it reaches 19 miles per hour at two miles altitude. It serves as fighter and bomber with two machine guns through the propeller and light bombs.
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London
Air Ministry
Dee
Britain
Rolls Royce
Record of carnage in Varha brigand gang terrorizes Janina
A police detachment went to Varha to extradite three survivors of a Green band of brigands alleged to have committed 88 murders. The gang terrorised the Janina countryside for years, killed eight mailvan attendants during a 1928 attack, and stole a large sum. They were arrested in Athens but escaped after killing three detectives and later ran a grain merchants business in Bulgaria before their arrest.
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Athens
Varha
Janina
Bulgaria
Cannon Trophy Final Sets Up Warner Lennon Duel
The Cannon Trophy final featured J R Warner defeating J Lennon end a close match. Warner led at the ninth and won the seventeenth hole to close a 1 up finish, earning praise for defeating top club players. A Stroke Handicap Sweepstake followed with Anthony shooting 74 to win, while J Heauett and W Warner rounded the podium with 78s. Other events included a long match between Mr. Anthony and Miss Dorothy Stillman, and the Symes Trophy first round with eleven entrants contending for the final on November 20th.
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J. R. Warner
J. Lennon
Beens
Thong
Ore
J. Warner
Tenh Wen
J. Lennar
Jack
J . Warner
Oon
Woree
Anthony
J. Heauett
4Niard
Dorothy Stillman
Mrs. Fittard
Miss Stillman
Symes
Pittard
Stillman
Lordan
Mire
Miss Mayers
Sparks
Wright
Mins
EE. Stillman
Gampetitora
Clu
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured in Queensland Ad
An Australian advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as effective for kidney disorders. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. T. Whight of Cairns describing long backache relief after using the product and notes the pills are sold by chemists and storekeepers through Foster-McClellan Co. Propetatora. The text also mentions Berger's Paint and a separate note about Bergers, Samuel Allen and Sena, Ltd finalizing a professional trophy on October 31.
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T. Whight
Rad Street
Cairns
Tarzali Valley
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Doan
Berger's
Bergers
Samuel Allen and Sena, Ltd
Innisfail Rebuilds Vision for Northern Town Growth
Swede Turnie of Silkwood argues for shifting Innisfail’s focus outward to Goondi region and Silkwood for development. He envisions a motor rail system, sanatorium at Clump Point, better tram service, new council, and a center for canegrowers with fresh food to attract tourists and boost trade.
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Innisfail
Goondi
Darast
Cairns
Mundoo
Nnisfail
Mourilyan
Silkwood
Jappan
el Arish
Maria Creek
Liverpool Creek
Clump Point
Innio
el Ariah
Johnstone River
CLOSING TIME FOR INNISFAIL MAILS DRAWING COMMENT
A Cairns Post letter criticizes Innisfail Pont Office for delaying outward mail to Babinda Gordonvale Hambledon and Cairns. The writer notes the north mail closes at 11 45 a m though the train leaves at 3 40 p m and argues for earlier closing to align with departures.
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Innisfail Pont
Babinda
Gordonvale
Hambledon
Cairns
Innisfail
Mysteries Surround Taniafail Case in Innisfail
Scattered notes reference Taniafail and at least one related event in Innisfail dated November 5. Authorities describe unclear leads and ongoing inquiries with residents urged to report any new information impacting the case.
Dainty Delicacy ITH Afternoon Tea Sandwiches
A homemaker advertises Heinz Peanut Butter as a dainty afternoon tea sandwich filling. The copy extols the product as firm and creamy with a rich nutty flavor, naturally delicious and nutritious, easy to serve and enjoy for all ages.
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Res Caterenrine
Poon
Cairns Post Ltd
Pune
Mbott Staset
GAAS
Kruse
Len
Mats Peltos
MR. Bruce
Pallan
Boyce
Hewan
Irish Free State
P. Anthony
Bennett
W. Warner
A. LL. Nevill
Woodward
Hill
Arnheim
A. Curlewis
N. Draper
Huracott
J. Sinlih
L. O'Meara
Lyon
H. Werner
Capt. de Bavay
M. Duighb
J. Fulertson
Cannon Trophy
the Associates
A. L. Newitt
Grase
Thase
Maont
Rom
Otenaadipaia
Johnstone Sugge
Cairns “Post
Taniafail
Ameinz
Otter
OM Heinz Peanut Butter
A. J. Draper Ltd
Duchess
Trinity
O.K. Mace Suite
Renina
Madras
Iit
Tare
Dresser
LINOS
Avis
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