North Queensland State issues and frontier politics
Letter from W. P. Vance of Kelara argues moral wrongs behind policy, critiques Pastoral Lands Act style expediency, recalls prewar reforms and drought woes, cites arbritration and market confusion, urges North Queensland to push for new state representation, notes sugar production and migration trends, supports Hives and MacCarthy as Cairns Eacham candidates.
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New South Wale
North Queensland
Townsville
Cairns
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Croydon
Brisbane
Tee Seon
Atherton
Labor
Ite
Hives
MacCarthy
Eacham
W. P. Vance
Prohibition Debate Letter From Australia Cites Alcohol Scenes
A letter to the editor argues over prohibition, recounting scenes of women with children drinking gin and a father giving beer to a seven year old. The writer contrasts legitimate spirits with illicit whisky, condemns duty evasion, and warns that government efforts to abolish alcohol may fail.
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Australia
Maryborough
Queensland
Australis
Sean
Morning West reports Britain Russia trade treaty framework
The Morning West prints the proposed Britain Russia trade accord outlining rights and duties for trading parties. It notes Russia’s pre revolutionary obligations and a peace treaty framework while Britain accepts no gold security and Russia handles payment for imports under the pact.
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London
Britain
Koseis
Wnry
Rossia
Russia
Trade mood flags UK manufacturers struggle abroad
British trade reports indicate lingering low mood and rising unemployment. The secretary to the national commerce ministry notes firms ceasing operations as they cannot compete with foreign buyers, especially Americans, Germans, and Japanese, due to high British production costs. The Daily Telegraph cites a wool price slump hitting Bradford, with firms in difficulties and rumors of pre-cutting to liquidate stocks amid losses.
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London
Orr
Mmoen
Mamrocket
Daily Telegraph
Amano
Dairying Industry Movement In Mackay District
Mackay October 6 farmers in this district moved to establish dairying in connection with cane growing after a visit by chief dairy expert Mr Graham. A well attended meeting formed sub committees to obtain guarantors for farming one thousand cows and proceed with a butter factory.
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MacKay
Graham
Interstate dispute heard over government work claim
Justice Higgins in Melbourne on October 6 granted an application asserting an interstate dispute between the Merchant Service Guild and the Commonwealth Steamer Guild. The case contends that nearly all work on the vessels involved is Government work. The order requested was issued.
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Melbourne
Higgs
Merchant Service Guild
Commonwealth Stearguild
Higgins
Queensland church meeting praises Brisbanes tolerance
London report says Agent General Hunter praised Archbishop Brisbane for broadmindedness and tolerance. He urged expanding church work into homes and streets to counter Bolshevik influence. War strained public regard for weights and property. notes shifts toward native staffing and a push to change terms from Empire to Commonwealth.
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London
Hunter
Queensland
Hroshame
Beith
War Criminals Sentenced in Bulgarian Affairs
London reports that as a result of war commissions and court martials, several Bulgarian war criminals have been sentenced, with some facing capital punishment. A communiqué from Stamboul and the Bulgarian Premier confirms talks in London over indemnities due in January totaling 35 million francs.
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London
Or & Fulgana
Freeh
Stambeaminele
I Cerung
Second Peace Loan Reaches Five Million Five Hundred Thousand
Melbourne reports Sir J Cook announces latent returns indicate the second peace loan totals over £25,700,000 with all returns in hand. The statement signals strong public support and full accounting of subscriptions.
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Melbourne
J. Cook
Federal Railways Loss in Trans Australian Line 1919-20
Melbourne October 4 Federal Railways reported a loss on the Trans Australian line for the year 1919-20. Details indicate a deficit amid wartime postwar adjustments, with figures showing operating costs exceeding revenue and prompting review of balance sheets and future service viability.
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Melbourne
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