Theodore the man who led and divided Queensland politics
Edward Grenville Theodore, a controversial figure, is profiled as a restless strategist whose tenure as Queensland treasurer and premier spanned 1915 to 1925. The piece weighs his fiscal shifts, state ventures, and political reversals, contrasting his analytical mind with perceived self gain and party impact.
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Edward Grenville Theodore
Eral
Maistee
Netra
Parentune
Yin
Uma
Trish
Petsia
Viedore
Phepstore
Roumanan
Theodore
McCormack
Deskin
Holman
Hughes
Queensland Labor
T. J. Ryan
Ryan
Don Wallace
West Sydney
Queenland
Queensland
Herbert
Ramford
Nott
Mahoney
Dalley
New South Wales
Moore
Commonwealth
Legislative Council of Queensland
Chillagoe
Abolition Debate Over Queensland Legislative Council
In a reverent summary, Theodore’s Government questions abolition of the Queensland Legislative Council. The people reportedly favored ending the Council by a majority, yet Theodore opposed the move, calling it inconsistent. The piece recalls Premier Theodore’s Land Act reforms raising pastoral rents under the Residiation Net and related policy debates from 1920s Queensland.
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Theodore
Queensland
England
Obituary for George Henry Mackenzie Barinda
Barinda mourns the death of George Henry Mackenzie aged ten months after a prolonged illness. Born to Mr. and Mrs Gear Mackenzie of Barinda, he passed away in hospital following treatment. A large funeral cortege is noted with numerous relatives and friends listed as pallbearers and attendees.
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Colgate. Palmolive-Peet Co. Ltd
Sydney
Barinda
George Henry Mackener
Gear Mackenzie
Thie Fawn
Cairns
Habinda
Coates School
Montgraven
Pall-Bear
Ada
Jack
Bill
Anne
Beryl
Mackay
Dot
Evan
Ken Fisher
W. A. Murray
M Thussell
Po Owford
Blontily
Jobin Gray
G Toleher
Wo Jage
Montague
Mex
J. W. Hine
G. Stout
Jim Au Zus
McGrath
Brickhill
Alma
Fdna
M. Tudehope
Kate
Jack Angus
Alf Crane
T Nugent
Davey
Olsen
T.taberer
Famiy
J. W. Lewis
J. Hall
C. Lindgen
Alice
Emma
Brisbane
Geizendenna
Kathleen McCarthy
Galett
Fred
Muriel
Rockhampton
Woods
MeAlister
O'Reilly
Heredi Believes in Tike A Foolish Fatherly Moment
A fragment from a personal reflection contrasts a father’s trust with a son’s early missteps as he begins to act. The speaker questions wisdom and guardianship, noting how patience meets the son’s new autonomy. The tone is admonitory and intimate.
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Central Station
Canberra
Ann Street
Ticines—A
Ata
J. Ferguson
Thendore
New Soth Wales
Bricene
Furan
Tyown
Theodore Sa
Theatere
Sesbae Timber
Dite
Uuecne
Itensland
Arletranen
Jock Garden
Willesnsland
London
Kaic Wee
Ara
Arbirtien Core
Aladdin
Atte Eet Ld
AIR
Ees
George Henry MacKenzie
Uncle Toby
Rex Hams
Rex
Reoceit
Jones Wetro Division
United Provsions
Robur
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