Labor unrest rocks ships and ports in 1927 strikes
The text outlines widespread waterfront feuding linked to arbitration and the Waterside Labour movement. It notes workers desiring wage steadiness, and officials blaming compulsory arbitration while facing factory and wharf disruptions and mass job losses during the period.
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Canberra
Sewhart
Wien
Carters Factory
Ict
Herye
Beatevielan
Lahour
Jon
Bellember
Bani Warle Fron
Taitie
Site Sec Assembly Debates Radio Service in Brisbane
Debates in Brisbane discuss government plans for relaying stations at Townsville and Korhampton with costs cited. Officials mention rebates on stock rates, tax return complexities, and ongoing concerns over retrospective wage and land measures affecting taxpayers.
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SEC ———_ ASSEMBLY
Brisbane
Wt. Barnes UC
Wynnamy
Erie Ae
Royale “Aguinat
Korhampton
Tenders for dredger venture censured by government report
In Bishane on October 4 the Legislative Assembly debated the Treasury figures and the dredger tender process. Opposition Leader Moore pressed whether the government would act on the Buchannan report to reform Harbour Board appointments and dredge contracts. McCormack’s government defended its handling, while critics claimed a monopsony favored one company and raised prices.
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C.P.S
Burnin
Nike
Australie
Commonwealth
Moore
Oppo
Reeat Wornt
Heales
Cooperative Fishermen’s Association Under Review
Government faced questions over its fishing supply policy as Premier cited the Cooperative Fishermen's Association as no different from other price concerns. Critics claimed the ban harmed top fish exports while ban on bananas and other foods drew complaints about market fairness and monopolistic behavior.
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Godfrey Morgan
CPN
Brisbane
Cooperative Fishermen's Association
Sydney
Price of Peace and Defences in Wartime Plans
Paris reports outline of armament and fortification spending amid war uncertainty. French defense strategy emphasizes concrete walls and anti aircraft defenses with large budget increases. Britain notes rising costs and naval commitments as ministers discuss funding.
Unclear text about war debts and reparations in Washington
Fragmentary report notes US taxpayers face costs tied to Allied actions and reparations. The copy hints at linking war debt to broader European matters and public disfavor over attempts to connect these issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palvestine
Jonks
Ton
Rhone
United Later Uy
Elst
Renl
Ason
Empire Migration Proposals Urge Expanded Training
A historian notes in October 4 discussions that out of 1 200 000 workers in the coal industry three fifths are unemployed and 200 000 permanently so The proposal seeks a £30 000 training scheme funded by the government with centres in East Anglia and a tenfold expansion to ease unemployment and migrate workers to new roles The Telegraph stresses Dominion caution toward sealing migration as a remedy
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Dally Ebaranh
Colton
Xie Jb
Galewarhy
Eosin
Ale Dheir
Stat Trea
Reg Saas
Gary
MI i
Tun
Fggt
Anglia
Telegraph
Galeworthy
Yearly report on worker dwellings advances and housing
The yearly report notes advances totalling £370,259 for workers dwellings under the Mates program. It records houses built and £856 paid in full by owner-occupiers. Building costs and delays are discussed with 1923 figures reflecting the housing scheme’s progress and challenges.
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Vhaie
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Teen Street
Eam Oar
A. Blundu
Eevee
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Hove
Avino
Biser
Maryborough
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Hem
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Sermane
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London
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Daig
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Cannes
Basu
Awwyl
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Tive Tal
Beistain
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Fahan
Grimms
Ace Mary's
Rooney
F Sagan
Aspeo Lsat
South Hawkel
ASPRO
Ea Ee Ee
Masseie
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