Calamity of the Cairns Wharves Firemen Strike
Recurring labor unrest disrupts shipwork at Cairns with three firemen arrested after refusing to work on the Kallatina. One hospitalized, others to appear in court. Sawmill and timber shipments face delays as unions clash over duties and volunteer crews are used on multiple vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
John Iurke
Kallatina
Steimeraly
Brisbane
Canonbar
Sydney
North Queensland
Rockhampton
Sugar export progress at Mourilyan and Goondi docks
October reports from Innisfail note shipments from Mourilyan and Goondi Harbor heading to Cairns for transshipment. Farmers run wagon expeditions with twelve men achieving about 20 tons an hour on Goondi and rising to 22 tons an hour later. Sugar work at Mourilyan began on the 2nd, with initial output of around 90 tons a day and later improvements, while overall capacity shows strong momentum despite harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Goon
Mourilyan
Cairns
Mouril- Herber
Fiona convictions and punitive sentences in naval trial
A naval court sentenced 24 men from the Poona to imprisonment with hard labour for alleged offences under the Crimes Act. Accused include Fairhall Pavett Sawyer Brooks Dev Hi eeheed and others with fines for a subset. Defense sought dismissal on grounds about steam supply and lawful commands, citing Navigation Act references and absence of duties by certain defendants.
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Doorner
George McCurragh
Nelson
Devonport
Townsville Domestic Rules Stir Waterfront Tensions
Townsville October. The Huntingdon finished loading frozen meat and sugar for home ports and planned to sail this afternoon, while the Berwickshire follows with a similar cargo tomorrow morning. A domestic rule under a new award creates friction as two classes of work remain distinct. dock workers refuse reassigning duties, nine men dismissed as cargo waits in the Orungal shed.
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Watersiders
Townsville
Huntingdon
Berwickshire
Lucinda
Orungal
A.U.S.N
Woodarra
Waterfront Permit Debate Clouds Townsville Labor Rules
Townsville faces possible friction over registration under the Transport Works Act as workers and foremen delay permits. A Sunday meeting is planned to decide on registration as watersiders and union members weigh no permits. The Huntingdon and Berwickshire ships remain, with 17000 tons of ore from Cloncurry awaiting onward transport to Port Kembla by the Junee, unsettled by current disruptions.
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Townsville
Transport Worksery
Cusston
Layegrave
Sierm Viscer
Owneville
Lucinda
Tal Cleran
Huntingdon
Berwickshire
Cloncurry
Port Kembla
Weorel
Razor Slashing Charge Set for Townsville Trial
Joseph Gr Poe faces a bodily harm charge over an incident with farmer W Gorman. Poe was committed for trial at the next criminal sittings in Townsville. Bail of £80 was granted conditionally, with weekly police reporting. Nearby fragments reference Bundaberg and unclear notes on a separate event involving poets.
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Joseph Gr Poe
Watersider
W. Gorman
Townsville
Bundaberg Farmers Load Steamer Tinana At Wharf
A mass meeting of Bundaberg sugar growers organized a 60 strong group to load the steamer Tinana after waterside workers refused to work. Forty five farmers were chosen and loaded 12 bags of sugar, with police patrolling the wharves and no incident reported.
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Bundaberg
Dundaberg
Tinana
Arishane
Watersidera
Waters
Liberto
Quiet Day in Brisbane Missouri Developments
Bris bane reports a quiet day as port work continues under licensed labor. No chipping arrivals. 490 volunteers noted and 22 men obtained licenses under the Transport Act. Steamer Cononbar completed its crew amid calm port activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Oy Ane
Watersiders protest at mass meeting over political stance
Brisbane reports a mass meeting at the stadium with about several Labour men addressing the crowd. The event passed a resolution praising Premier Collier of West Australia for resisting puppet politics and condemned Premier McCormack’s government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Serail
Collier
West Australia
Bruce
McCormack
Watersiders reject union overtures at meat works
In Brisbane in October workers of the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union faced attempts to embroil them in a dispute. Despite efforts at various meat works and branches, the men declined the overtures and chose to keep working on casual duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Watersiders
Australian Meat Industry Employees Union
Police Efficiency Sparks Union Protest Over Force Display
The Amalgamated Carpenters Union debated police methods in a meeting. Members criticized law and order policies as intimidating to workers and instructed the secretary to file an official protest, though turnout was minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Carpenters’ Union
Australian energy bill eyed amid party debate in Brisbane
Ambitious Petroleum Act amendments discussed at a weekly government meeting in Brisbane with lawmakers weighing a proposed reform. Officials expect the measure to advance through the Legislation Committee as investors report mixed responses and regional concern about its timing and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Patsient
Lord Lascelles Home Fire Damages Castle and Garage
London October 5 A blaze at Portumna Castle Conwy Gal way the Irish home of Viscount Lascelles destroyed the main building and attached garage. This is the second fire at Lascelles properties within a month as stables at Golden Yorkshire are also affected. Princess M and Lord Lascelles plan Fortinne trip this weekend.
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London
Portumna Castle
Conwy
Galway
Viscount Lascelles
Thia
Lord Lascelles
Golden Yorkshire
Melbourne strike position unchanged at conference
Melbourne October 5 there was no change in the strike position today. The Returned Soldiers Stevedores Association asked leaves apply for licenses but the interstate conference rejected the request. The conference maintained its policy and no extension has been ordered. The position is quiet and work is progressing smoothly by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Returned Soldiers
Stevedores Association
Melbourne Waterfront Rush to Resume Work
In Melbourne a rush of work is expected on the waterfront as funding negotiations aim for a settlement. Officials anticipate more berths becoming available and plan tension reduction of the waterside amid ongoing labor activity.
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Melbourne
Port Adelaide Seamen's Union to man all ships in port
Adelaide October 5. Waterside workers carried out their assignment to work at Port Adelaide today. Outside the guard area all vessels were worked solely by union labor. The Port Adelaide branch decided to man all ships in port and will consider arrivals from other ports tomorrow.
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Port Adelaide
Seamen's Union
Jae
Wharf trouble halts ships at Australian ports
Fremantle reports waterside unrest delaying ships as wharf requirements cause ships to stall. Shipowners request relief as harbor operations slow, affecting loading and sailing schedules along Australian ports.
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Fremantle
Victory by Mand. team ends in overtime win
In a tense contest, Mand. secures victory after overtime pressure from Brace and Wie. The game features a hard fought finish with standout moments amid uncertain late calls and a crowd response.
Local Authorities Debate Rate Powers Across Queensland
Brisbane reports reveal a legal opinion that a local authority cannot claim rates from the Workers Dwelling Board when occupants fail to pay arrears. The remedy would be selling the property subject to mortgage. distress warrants may be issued if household effects are present. Councillor Morten urges greater government powers to address reluctant payers. others discuss tenant liability on railway property and cleaning rates.
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Brisbane
Aption
Goondiwindi
Workers Dwelling Board
Noggsigg
Workers Dwellings Board
Morten
Kingaroy
Caaon
Adavole
Motor Moray
Silways
Munificent Gift for Disease Research in New Zealand
Auckland dispatch reports William Fravis of Christchurch endowed £57000 for medical research. The funds come from Mr Raviee will and income to support scientific investigation into remedies or cures for disease.
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Auckland
William Fravis
Christchurch
Ravie'e
Gas Explosion Blows Fibre Ceiling on BM Ltd Building
A gas explosion this afternoon tore away a fibre ceiling on the second floor of the BM Ltd premises in Tonville. The incident damaged ceiling fittings and disrupted work as staff reported injuries and were evacuated by responders.
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Tonvillo Ts
BM Ltd
Ge Eee
Fragmented OCR Note on Australian History
The readable fragments hint at an Australian chronicle or letter but lack clear names, dates, or events. It mentions a quoted phrase about seeing and healing, with references to a small free area and ending thoughts, though specifics remain unreadable.
Waterside tensions spark bushman deployment plan
The Toogoolawah agrarian union warns Premier McCormack it can mobilize 600 mounted bushmen to Brisbane to sustain order. In Tully, farmers threaten to move sugar loads if a waterhole worker does not register by Monday. In Bowen, railway pay day sees little help for families of dismissed workers amid union pressure.
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Toogoolawah
Agrarian Union of Queensland
Tully
Tully Farmers
Broadway Hiall
Townsville
Steamer Distributor Overdue With Seventy Aboard
News from Edmonton reports the Hudsons Bay Company steamer Distributor with about 40 passengers and a 30 crew is eight days overdue at Fort Smith. It departed Aklakvik on September 12 and was due September 27, with low water and ice formation blamed for the delay. Much anxiety is expressed.
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Edmonton
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort Smith
Aklakvik
Mackenzie River
Fort
Inspector's Orders to Foreigner in Innisfail Case
In Innisfail on October 5 the Summons Court heard Alfie Nucifora charged with neglecting to obey an order to improve his farm. Inspector Watt testified delays and miscommunication led to incomplete work. the court fined £2 and 3 shillings 6 pence costs.
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Innisfail
A. E. Aitkin
IMN
W. W. Watt
Alfie Nucifora
M. A. Vandeleur
Inspector Watt
Nucifora
Mr. Aitkin
London Harbors Cricket Prices Feature Mixed NZ and AU Rates
In London on October 1, 1928, New Zealand set at 161 shillings and 4 pence while Australia posted 170 shillings and 172 pence, reflecting currency listings within the period’s cricket trade notes.
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Iit
London
New Zealand
Halstead Retires as Cairns Cricket Association President
J R Halstead, long time Cairns branch manager of the State Insurance Office and former Mercantile Club captain, retires as president of the Cairns Cricket Association. A farewell function at the Golden Vale Cafe honored his eleven years of service with a blazer presented in association colours.
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J. BL. Halstead
Cairns
State Insurance Office
Mercantile Club
Col
W. H. Halstead
V.D
Eensland
Haleteod
Cairne Cricket Association
Golden Vale
Jones Elected President of Local Cricket Association
Mr Hulshead announced the election of a new president who would replace him before transferring to Townsville. After a secret ballot Mr Jones won a majority and took the chair, praising Mr Halstead for his work and wishing him success in Townsville as Cairns club members praised the sport and looked to future prosperity.
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Hulshead
Townsville
Parramatta
C. Taylor
H Jones
Jones
Halstead
Cairns
Taytr
Hal
Renthuniam
Hals
Lynam
C. Gough
R. Seaman
E. Maher
W. Griffiths
K. Ward
I Vina
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Watersidern
Cairns Timber Ltd
Mewra
Samuel Allen and Sons
Building Trade Union
Isobel
Murilyan Harbor
Johnstone
Fiona
Balutary
Nam Fairhall
Albert Pavett
William Sawyer
William Brooks
Albert Dev
Wee Jorg
Aes
Ornms
Josep i Ie
Anhue
Patrick Geah
Daniel
James Cale
Pere Pearcy
Murray
Alexander Mekotesene
Stuart Scott
Guatavaere Rouet
Robert Brown
Alexander McCurragh
Thoms + Riel
Crimcs
Mr. Murray
P.M
Oe High
Carr
Towneville E and Licenses
Farmere
Cononbar
Mildura
AU S.N. Coy
Southern Porta
John Durke Ltd
Poonbar
Cooktown
Porta
Strizerg
Building Trades
Barnet
Brisbane Watersiders' Federation
Enenkats Jl
Messrs
Foley
Moxon
Paterson
Kelly Rancie
Dowling
Fella
Tom Disci
Govatmimant
Wall Jewerts. Ie
Princess M
Lord Lascalles
Fortinne
Unionists and
VOL
Shipowners
Mand
Engligh
TIMES
Tangata
Brace
Denisiee
Tory
Erie
Farmers’ Forces
Tully Mill
Mr. M. Scanlan
Ingham
Bowen
Mr. Vandeleur
Mr. Watt
J. R. Halstead
H. L. Jones
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