Australia and Peace Representation in the Senate
In Melbourne on November 13 the Senate debated postwar representation and Australia’s claims at the peace table. Senators Millen Gardiner Needham Barnes urged including Labor voices and reparations, while the government warned against preemptive pledges before Hughes’ London negotiations.
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Senate
Millen
Australia
Racine
Germany
Australa
Gardiner
Vearce
Defence
Ue Erie
Needham
Y Am
Austra
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
de Largie
Perth
Austral
Bakhap
Broad
Banda
London
Gordimer
Perth Labor Conference
Labor
Barnes
Seator Netdham
Alleged Wife Beating. Returned Soldier Charged in Townsville
Townsville report shows William Weir, a returned soldier, charged with grievous harm to his wife. She declined to testify, and the case proceeds under local proceedings.
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Townsville
William Weir
Hookworm Disease Study Visit Reports High Rates in North Queensland
Dr J H Waite reports preliminary survey results from the Rockefeller Institute on hookworm in the North Queensland area between Torrville and Cooktown. He notes 60 to 70 percent of whites and 75 to 95 percent of aboriginals examined are infected, attributing higher prevalence to sanitation and habits, and warns the parasite impacts local industries including sugar.
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Melbourne
J. H. Waite
Rockefeller
Torrisville
Cooktown
Eset
Queensland
Waite
Tropics
British War Coalition Plans Extend Rights and Unemployment Aid
London reports the Coalition Government outlines postwar aims including extending the minimum wage to more industries, humane demobilisation, housing policy, safeguarded key industries, and efforts to boost inter imperial trade. A new unemployment donation and time work shift for soldiers and workers are proposed, with men and women receiving weekly sums.
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London
Paris
Ulster
Ministry of Munitions
Indus
Addison
Arcea
Supreme Court Upholds Appeal On Jockeys Disqualification
The Rockhampton case involving jockeys O Malley Ford and Dawson centers on a 1918 disqualification by Rockhampton Jockey Club stewards. Justice Lukin ruled the club acted improperly and granted a declaration invalidating the disqualification plus an injunction, with damages of £30 awarded for the steward’s wrongful act.
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Supreme Court
Lukin Fave
Eine i Tacmoons
Oo Reach
Rockhampton
O'Malley
Ford
Dawson
Central Queensland Racing Association
Lukin
Appli
Cha
Don't Trifle With a Cold Wood Ad Vise for Prudent Men
Cited as vital for a child, the ad urges prudent men not to ignore a cold. Chamberlain's Cough for coughs and colds in children is promoted as safe and sure, sold everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Turp Nebulous Turbine Racing Results From Brisbane
The Brisbane report lists several horses and times in a mixed results note. Barfield ran a mile in 14.34, Naira clocked 6 furlongs in a brisk early finish, and Havings te posted six furlongs in a quick time. Hounde Syce defeated Fordelier by ten lengths over seven furlongs, with Abgull completing a mile in 1.55.
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Sewate
Bate
Teabig
Tan Barfield
Naira
Inch Eauly
Havings Te
Hygores
Itsok
St. Tom Ram
Pennetones
Hounde Syce
Fordelier
Abgull
Ro Yetman
Mum Five
Electric starters face limits despite wide adoption
The Autocar notes electric engine starters have not achieved universal appeal. Mechanical starters offer advantages in weight cost and reliability, especially in small cars and professional use. Batteries suffer wear and high expense, while some makers still design for manual starting from the driver’s seat.
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Eesat Sy Aiargyenersen
British Motor Makers Urged to Build the Best Cars Postwar
A. S. Edge urges British manufacturers to outdo rivals and win the postwar market by producing superior cars. He warns that otherwise sending money and time to inferior models is wasteful. The article notes factory cutbacks in Canada and rising rail mileage in America, with references to wartime wheel tech and early 20th century automotive progress. It also mentions American cycles and NSW riders in a championship, led by A. Spencer with Kramer and A. Grenda following.
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Aor 6
England
Rendon
Automobile Manu
Great Britain
Roma
Aureus
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F. Eager
Ford Company
Canada
America
Europe
Peter
Detaplake
F.la.t
Italy
F .La.t
A. Spencer
Spencer
N.S.W
Speara
K Kramer
A. Grenda
Two More Stewards Die in Influenza Epidemic
Two more deaths occurred at the Quarantine Station on the day, the victims being stewards from the steamer Al Atua. In Wellington, November 15, the influenza epidemic continues with deaths and a large roll call of Red Cross Element Guild members at a meeting marking a send-off for Mrs. K. B. Matthews departing the district after years of service to the guild.
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Sydney
Jbers
Cairn: Red Cross Element Guild
Mra
K. B. Matthews
Poe
Cairns Repatriation Meeting Hears Guild and Rest Room Plans
The Cairns harbor board appoints E. A. Brett to succeed Mrs. Matthews as executive. a public repatriation meeting is called by the Mayor to elect local committees and discuss the Repatriation Act. The Guild debates continuing activity while arranging furniture for the Returned Soldiers’ Rest Room and the Tolga branch winds up, sending funds and material to Cairns.
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Getta
Cairns
E. A. Brett
Matthews
Guild
Messrs
Noble
Brett
Tolga
Cairne
The Cross Bearer thrills with dramatic love tale
Austral patrons praised The Cross Bearer for its picturisation of vast spectacles and strong dramatic unfolding of Liome the Cardinal's ward who wins exalted love. The Rebel drama A Fool's Revenge moved patrons with a tale of revenge and abduction as events unfold and a wrecker’s fate is sealed. The supporting cast numbered two.
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Liome
Austral
Anm
Beautifel
Randell
Billie Burke at the Palace with The Land of Promise
Billie Burke headlines at the Palace in a Somerset Maugham story adapted for film by Paramount. The program also features The Great Secret with Francis N. Hushman and Beverly Bayne, plus Here is Your Inheritance and a deathly jewel mystery. Beverley Clarke inherits a casket and battles the Seven, a vast criminal syndicate.
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Billie Burke
Somerset Maughan
Paramount
Nera
Geome
Francis N. Hushman
Verley Bayne
Beverley Clarke
Secret Seven
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