Australian New Guinea relation history and federation move noted
A Monday October 8 1817 glimpse recalls Australia and New Guinea relations from 1883 annexation moves to Germany and British policy. It cites Sir Thomas M c Mellwraith Premier of Queensland and Lord Rosebery with views on federation prompting union and imperial balance.
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Australia
New Guinea
Thomas Mellwraith
Queensland
Germany
Bismarck
Lord Granville
Gladstone
Colonial Office
Derby
Northbrook
Lyons
Childers
Foreign Office
Lord Rosebery
Pacific
Brennans
Ferricks
Millen
Commonwealth
Autralia
Australis
George Reid
London
Walter Long
Colonies
The Joke Bill and Brisbane Assembly Debate
Brisbane October 7 The Bill requisitioning ships and machinery and conscripting workers is likely to yield historic incidents in the Legislative Council next week. Shipping company representatives may be called to the bar to answer questions about the current industrial trouble as the Council seeks further information.
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Lopmet
Brisbane
Legislative Council
Commonwealth Acts Shipping Regulations Spark Debate
In Melbourne and Brisbane leaders clash over a new regulation under the War Precautions Act to prevent commandeering inter state ships without the Prime Minister's consent. Critics say the move oversteps Commonwealth powers, aiming to aid shipping firms while delaying trade restoration. A Sydney debate and Brisbane meeting hint at renewed union actions and potential strike responses.
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Melbourne
Brisbane
Saturns
Commonwealth Svatement
Ryan
Commonwealth
Hughes
Easoe
Steamig Allinga
Sydney
Federated Firemen's and Seamen's Union
Wades Hall
Premier cites firm behind stalled wheat shipment plan
The Premier said he had discussed with Hymne and Sons of Maryborough the firm had drawn five agents to stage a response if wheat owners refused payment for loading by government labor. He noted the wheat was government property in the south and the attitude of agents suggested plans to expedite steamship movement, though no statement was made on further action while shipping managers were consulted.
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Brisbane
Ryan
Pines
Pace Siena
To Replenish the Larder
Sydney reports a meeting of the two workers federations ending with a strike off and a call to resume work, with unions expected to move back to duties. Melbourne coverage reflects labor leaders acknowledging defeat but urging unity and noting food scarcity and funding pressures. The piece discusses the role of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration and hopes for stronger future organization of workers.
Great Cheers Wamen's Union Votes for Work
In Sydney on October 7 a seamen's union meeting endorsed resuming work following the transport workers federation's strike end. About 16 000 idle members eyed rapid return to ships, with 8000 to 16000 idle depending on port capacity, and several ships listed as potential employers. The move prompts allied unions to plan a quicker return to duties.
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Sydney
Oet
Two Workers Federation
Federated Fireamen's
Seamen's
Transport Workers’ Federation
Transsport Workers’ Federation
Federated Seamen's Union
Cooper
Canberra
Wyreema
Levuka
Katou
Rivera
Victoria
Age
Century
Acon
Macedon
Kooy Gabo
Westralia
Barwon
Atma
Moesaki
Manuka
Newcastle
Transport Federation
Break in a Mine Strike Ends Work Stoppage
At Broken Hill the A.M.A. and coal and shale workers federation decided to resume work under pre strike conditions after an adjourned meeting. Telegrams from secretary Willis and president Baddeley urged quicker resumption. AMLA officials opened talks with managers, but the Melbourne offices sent no word on reopening date.
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Melbourne
Timber-Carters
Ciass
Rubber Workers’ Union
Dunlop Rubber Company
Hatoeal
Dimboola
oFremalaticona
Broken Hill
A.M
Messrs
Willis and
Baddeley
Coal and Shale Workers’ Federation
Abowor
AMLA
Easy Money
Purloined jewelry and cash totaling £1071 were taken from Horatio Larcher’s Moore Street Fitzroy home early Saturday. Entry used a shut but locked window. Police found the cash box in a horse trough and recovered promissory notes a gold brooch and a ring.
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Melbourne
Horatio Larcher
Moore Street
Fitzroy
Foreigner fined for war act registration in Innisfail
Innisfail reports a New Caledonia native Acabedo appearing before Police Court for failing to register as an alien under the War Precautions Act. He pleaded guilty, fined £3 and ordered to pay 3s 5d costs.
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Innisfail
Acabedo
New Caledonia
Simpson
T.M
Gilty
Antenio Frenda
Euherer
Moresby
Zega
Samefail
James O'Connor
Ely
Cairns
South Johnstone
Blouse Specialist Miss Redfern Opens One Week Sale
Strand Hotel hosts Blouse Specialist Miss Redfern offering Crepe de Chine Georgette Ninon Voile and Silk Skirt stock with new umper effects. Finney Isles & Co announces sample rooms at Hides Hotel with Mr CH Evans in attendance. Also new smart summer shirtings for gentlemen and tailored shirts offered. Ladies urged to order summer frocks now. inspection invited.
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Miss Redfern
Sydney
Strand Hotel
Finney Isles & Co
Mr. CH. Evans
Finney
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Soverners and Notaries Public
Townsville
High Court of Australia
Supreme Courts
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AFF
MacDonnell B.A. Notary Wheea
Graham & Matheson
Yersore
Tallurgical Chemiets
Plembers
Melbourne Metal Mead
Charters Towers
Herbertem and
Ravenswoot
Sulphire Corporation Limited
Cockle
K.sw
Beyers of
Aotimony
Ami
Port Kembla
Silvercape
Whuci Street
P.O
Thomas Newton Ak
Grace Street
Herberton
Howard Smith Chambers
Abbott Se
Nevitt
BODEN
G A Cooke
THE
Knight Light OF
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L Fossey
Limited
Morwlin
Agetresign Steamalups, Limited
Lass of Gowre
Rom Townsgile
Cairee
Johnstone River
Lesser
Moor
Newman
Owen Whittick
Stationzer
Agen
Dor Winsor & Newton's Artises
Phone
Robert Craig
Opn
Post Office
AIRNS
Fecure
Serest Cotren
Abush Murray
H. H. Marsland
Surne
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST
W. H. Green, Ltd
Chesnists
J. P. Neary
Late Burns, Philp & Co
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Shevebreier
Cates Sevores
de Leon Sena
Andrew
Iwuena Comnsels
Kalormadan
Mareeba Gold Mines
Pnids
Tyrreammel
Minnie Moxham
Oaks
Thompson's
Jacey Ca
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Bem
Pee Speier
Spot Ésq
the Post
the Pacific
Trec
J. Ryan
Beill
Les
Warra Bank
Matthews
M.hla
Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Wamen's Union
Clark
Tema
Bowen
Ackay
Waddell
Babinda
Royal Insurance and Water
Cairns Pictures Ltd
France
W. F. Woodcraft
Y.mica
Edward Street
Wolfram
Leo
Kearney
Pte
A.coon
Aepe
England
Mra Kearney
WMCAS
Hol
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