Strike spreads as Waterfront workers and transport unions clash
Cairns Waterworkers Federation backs Federal Committee of Management and returns to work while others in the sugar fleet resume loading at Cairns Goondi and Carros. In Brisbane, 1000 ARU members oppose Western river workers, with 250 seamen voting to report Waterviders. Police and volunteers bolster duties amid unrest and a Trades Hall incident.
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Water. Alle Workers’ Federation
Comnittee
Nana
Saturdous
Une Jen
Aminalga Road Transport
Goondi Sugar Free Flow Restored in Innisfail Area
Innisfail September reports the Goondi mill receiving cane from local farmers easing sugar congestion. The Carroo steamer brought a load of sugar while the Goondi line resumes operations amid strong field cane supplies. Farmers work quickly to restart normal crushing and relieve delays, hoping Mourilyan Mill soon operates again.
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Innisfail
Goondi
Lonisiad
Cairne
Goondi Mill
Carroo
Chemmelauces
Mourilyan Bill
Unclear shipboard loading and ABU meeting noted
The report details Fiena Seamen refusing steam loading progress and notes the Arafura cargoes of iron meat and general goods. It mentions volunteers loading frozen meat into Berwickshire and another group handling general cargo on the Huntington. A large gathering of Tewnaville ABU members is recorded.
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Townsville
Arafura
Pinipa
Arelura
Gang of
Berwickshire
Volumtesra Agile
Farmers Determined Meet at Home Hill on Free Labour
Home Hill Sept 0 Me R Crofton presided at a well attended meeting on Friday evening on torrocce supplying the Kalamia and Moneere mills Ayr side of the Burdekin. Farmers were urged to sign up to supply free labour if called upon as Townsville watersiders strike affects work. Committees were proposed to probe the issue while mills warned of possible closures and shifts.
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Home Hill
R. Crofton
Torrocce
Kalamia
Moneere
Ayr
Burdekin
Crofton
Watersidera
Townsville
Pinneer
Congescom
Mc Scanlan
North Queensland Employers’ Association
Employers’ Association
Cloncurry
Watersiders
A. Hf. Natallae
B.S. Donovan
Kalamia Suppliers’ Association
Browere
Los
G. Wilson
Townsville Sugar Rush Draws In Area Farmers
In Townsville bound movements farmers from Giru Bambaroo and Inkerman accompany sugar shipments. Despite a poor response to labor calls about 100 will travel to Townsville to load sugar for Invicta mill. Local sales boost economy as 140 tons shipped from Inkerman and valued at about £20 per ton, aiding circulation during delays. Weather remains warm with potential cane suspension if draws slow.
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Hom Hill
Townsville
Ayr
Dayanual
Giru
Invicta
Bambaroo
Ingham
Iavicta
B. 5. Donovan
Burdekin
Uty
Bowen
Inkerman
L'Rowerblue
Brisbane Carters and Drivers Withdraw From Transport Group
The Brisbane Carters and Drivers voted to withdraw from the Transport Group. Farmers loaded 5300 tons of sugar onto the Indianola, with volunteer labor advertised by focal shipping companies. The town of Mackay reported quiet activity as Adelaida was expected to sail tomorrow, while women organized local support and a Guinea was pledged for waterside workers.
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Bowen EN
Focal Shipping Companies
Indianola
Pick Up in Bribbane Bribbane Schedule Unclear
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a pick up in Bribbane with vague dates and a director of navigation stating details on a Saturday. The text references a new ed and a work day near October 1, but specifics are unreadable.
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Brigbane
Navigatoa
Ghep Gould
Jewellery theft linked to airline passenger scam and loss
A jewellery heist involving a commercial traveller named Wilport led to an insured loss of £2 pieces valued at £100,000 after transit from Singapore to Colombo. On arrival, Wilport claimed the goods were missing as investigators pursue the case.
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Wilport
Singapore
Colombo
Watersiders Secretary Faces Hostile Brisbane Meeting
At a Brisbane gathering of carters and drivers the watersiders secretary Mr. Brown faced sharp questions and scant sympathy for the strike. Most speakers expressed hostility, with rank and file supporting no widening of the dispute as earlier attempts failed. The meeting ended amid tension after a Friday Trades session incident where the union leader narrowly escaped rough handling.
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Brisbane
Carters and Drivers
Watersiders
Bown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Eee
Mr. G
Aay Eee
Presaman
Turning Point in Queensland Waterside Dispute
The carters and drivers vote not to port the watersiders marking a turning point in the threatened upheaval. A conference of delegates from transport unions recommends that all goods declared black be not handled. The unions include Watersiders, Seamen, Road Transport Workers, Australian Railway Unit, Storemen and Packers, Coal Workers, Marine Stewards and Marine Cooks.
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Tansport Growg
Queensland
Watersiders’ Federation
Watersiders
Transport Workers’ Act
D Rivers
Brisbane
Carters
Tramsport
Melbourne Explosions At Wharf Overshadows Fremantle Ties
Fragmentary text notes disturbances at Fremantle with references to the Watersiers Federation and transport workers unions. Mentions undecided party positions and a potential harbor activity at Gage Roads, with no clear decision date.
Admiralty Awards Singapore Dockyard Construction Contract
The Admiralty accepts Sir John Jackson Ltd. tender to build a new Singapore dockyard in seven years. Project includes a large dock, generating station, workshops, and naval port facilities estimated at £7,750,000, with contributions from Malay States, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. Also notes US rejection of Franco British Naval Agreement as unhelpful.
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London
Eptember
Admiralty
Sir John Jackson Ltd
Singapore
New Zealand
Mong Kong
United States Rejects Franco British Naval Proposals
Washington rejects the Anglo French naval accord as biased against U S needs. The note insists on equal consideration for American defense and merchant interests while backing France and Britain to pursue their own advantages for limited arms. The Foreign Office did not issue the note, and U S position cites Geneva limits and broader naval equality.
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Washington
United States
Lannehaut
Paris
Geneva
France
Britain
Eich
Foreign notes remain private amid US and British exchanges
London dispatch reports there is no plan to publish the British note for now as the American note reportedly contains all facts. Officials say the United States government has not released further details, maintaining discretion in the diplomatic exchanges.
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London
Wight
Hritinh
Members Vote To Cap Fees For Members Lodgings
The house debated financing members meals and lodging with a proposal to raise or cap fees. Proponents argued residents should pay for their own meals and lodging as the House functions like a club. The vote passed amid concerns over taxpayer burdens and club-like expectations.
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AL C.P.N
Toom
Air pants boom sparks wide interest and travel links
Fragmentary report notes rising demand and cross border movement as people from England to the Continent travel to SF. The text references chartered services and wary crowds amid the bustling activity.
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Oolie
Arei
Aleo
Lemenaee
England
Continental
Proviso on Washington Conference limits ships and weapons
Washington report outlines Anglo-French proposal on naval limits. It identifies four classes of vessels including capital ships, large surface ships, and submarines, arguing such limits should apply to all combat vessels rather than selective categories. The United States contends modern cruisers and destroyers with high offensive value would need broader restrictions to be effective.
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Washington
London and
Paria
United States
France sees broad mood after American note on war
In Varis on September 29 M. Briandie reported the reaction to the American note. The prevailing opinion is that the naval is dead, reflecting a maroon interpretation of the situation.
Melbourne murder mystery or bits of a crime inquest
A Melbourne murder case revolves around a young woman found dead with a razor wound in her throat. The victim’s sister-in-law and others recount a troubling scene with a card, a dinner, and a pool of blood. Police and a doctor note a fatal wound and speculate on the manner of death.
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Card
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