Speech by Lieut Feet at Freshwater meeting noted
Fragmented report covers a Freshwater gathering where Lieut Feet spoke about Mr Hives and criticized the Government over Franco-leaning policies. Attendees voiced impatience with leaders and debated representation for Northern districts, referencing Mr Fierce and Mr Hives in relation to political steps and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hives
Lieut
Feet
Freshwater
Perelwater
Corenhind
Bent Veet
Trance
Mr Fierce
Eurely
Stete
Qneensland
Theodore
Norn
le Creede
Chatertwin
Viewes
Fragmented Australian letter on wages and costs of living
A long, imperfect letter discusses rising prices, wage changes, and social strain in Australia. The writer mentions increased costs, debt, and the burden on families, noting wage adjustments and government policy impacts. References to Queensland and federal tariffs appear amid concerns for future security.
Publication Sparks Disorder Over Lodge Voucher Details
The caucus condemns the leak of Mr Mullan's refreshments receipt as detectives inspect the Country Party rooms and newspaper offices. A voucher allegedly detailing whisky, cigars, bread, cards and other items valued at £11 was reportedly received anonymously, with the note mentioning refreshments for Hon Mallow Moenteter for Jarstice. The voucher, not bought at the State, is said to include a payment for seven bones of whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Mallow Moenteter
H i Bradley
Moth
Mullan
Dept of Justice
J. Mullan
SULA
Iratice
Newmarket Hotel
Keiry
Keiry Cad Sons
The
Empire
Sleeman
Towneville
Swankey for the Track and Mullan’s Voucher Echoes
The fragment discusses Mr Moth denying extravagance toward government and mentions voucher No 27bb as a cabinet issue. It references Mr Mullan and a Newmarket hotel meal bill, plus a political rally with speakers including Mr Barres and A Bremtnall. It notes nationalization and taxation debates, and Theodore’s claim on state appropriations versus outside investors.
Side stepping Fibelly and His Union
PRISBANE Acting Premier Fibelly dodged questions on the overseas trade issue raised by waterside workers and the impact on wool sales. He said only the Commonwealth Arbitration Court holds authority, not the Queensland Government, and urged consultation across states. A separate notice lists prizes won from a fashion house and a London cablegram about cargo shipments for Townsville and Borkhampton guiding future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisbane
Fibelly
Brisbane
Watersiders
Federal Arbitration Court
Queensland
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Armistice terms leak and crisis rise in Europe
London reports official sign of Russo Polish armistice to occur Friday morning. Joffe, under Moscow orders, accepts most Potich terms including a share of Russian gold reserve. British notes demand release of prisoners at Paku and end Balchevik propaganda. Soviet internal strife grows. Riot in Petrograd spans Sept 28 with 1400 sailors seizing naval pins, 400 killed or wounded, troops and mercenaries deployed.
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London
Morning Post
Riga
Joffe
Moscow
Daily Chronic
Rive
Paku
Britain
Copenhagen
Sout ‘Russa
Ukramans
Weaner
Petitra
Appointment of John Simpson as Layperiat Meat Officer
Brisbane dispatch reports Mr John Simpson, Inspector of Accounts in the Audit Office, appointed to the position of Layperiat Meat Officer succeeding Mr I. Ross who could not attend due to intoxication illness. The Cairns case against Aman was postponed as he was too unwell to appear.
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Rudy
Neiflinne
Tess
Alma
Brisbane
Fothewbee
John Simpson
I. Ross
Aman
Cairns
Mrs Spiers at Strand Hotel Promotes High Class Wardrobe
Mrs Spiers representing Stanley Wren invites patrons to the Strand Hotel for appointments. She promotes exclusive high class attire including skirts and costumes, aiming to court society and callers in a refined social scene.
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Spiers
Stanley Wren
Briisbane
We Town
Stag
Strand Hotel
Smake
Lewthenittina
Parmores
Kanowna Returns to Port After North Queensland Run
The Kanowna of the O Steamship Company, with a Chinese crew, arrived from an eastern port after breakfast, then departed in the afternoon for the south with passengers aboard. The ship had previously conveyed troops from North Queensland in August 1914 and is reported to be engaging in coastal service again.
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Kanowna
Kanowns
Caine
North Queensland
Leland
New Guidea
Kenowna
O Steamship Company
Port Pet
Senth Durong
Entertainment tax bill rejected by Senate
Melbourne reports Sir J. Cook stated he has nothing to say on government plans after Senate rejection. Officials discussed alternatives to the Entertainment Tax, including child exemptions and imagery exemptions, with some support for raising child relief. The bill will not be reintroduced, and Opposition plans to pursue reductions elsewhere.
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Melbourne
Sir J. Cook
Senate
J. Cook
J Cook
MR FERRY AGAIN BRISHANE OCT 7
Mr Ferry stated he had released certain fibrecamists and that charges for kerosene were raised despite undertakings. He said he would pursue the matter, noting cases where increases were granted in some states but not others. The commissioner said he would consider the request for a price rise per case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brishane
Perry
Ferner
Mir
Sugar Engineers Arbitration Hearing Adjourned
Hrishane tie seven in the Abitration Court before Jen tine Macnaughron in chambers. Mechanical engineers were discussed for preventive measures as representatives of the parties attended a conference. After some discussion the conference adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrishane
Hambers
Jnetine Macnaughron
Afghan frontier forces rush north from Kabul amid tense border
Fragmentary report notes Allahabad and seven Bolshevik forces moving toward the Afghan frontier to bolster front lines while traders cross the border amid frost and thaw. Aichun peace delegation reportedly leaves Koaleul as tensions rise along the border.
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Allahabad
Frottier
Angel Treage
Kabul
Rete
Aichun
Koaleul
Weelbe
Waterside Workers Federation demands action to break coal lampers union
Sydney reports secret negotiations at Trades Hall as waterside workers push to end the Bureau organizing overseas shipping. The federation seeks pressure on the coal lampers and allied ship companies, with warnings of possible repercussions if demands are unmet. Affiliated bodies within the transport workers union face peril amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ehippie
Watersude
Transport Workers’ Federation For Aid
Transport Union
Shaypeiy
Senate taxation power sparks debate in Melbourne session
In Melbourne Ost 7, Mr Tatler criticized the Senate's rejection of the Entert pyrite tue and pressed the Government on fiscal policy. He argued the Senate aimed to shift debts and taxation away from the chamber, noting questions about electoral rolls in Greensland and Newland. The Treasurer outlined ordinary credits for two months and noted many items outstanding, urging economy and reform to relieve maternity leave and pension costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Tatler
Senate
Pico
Heghes
Chamber
Teynten
Greensland
Traue
Rota
Newsland
Aes
German boom in wartime industry despite troubles
Berlin reports a booming German test industry with rising production and high returns. Labor shortages, scarce raw materials, and costly operations fuel protests from newspapers alleging profit gouging and scandalous profits beyond pre war levels.
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Berlin
Breech of By Laws Court Proceedings in Cairns
In the Commi Summons Court Breech of the Town Council by law charged Cairns resident Gee Wor Tong with erecting two retaining walls and altering town specifications. The court waited for interpreter Mrs Yount and after assistance the case was disposed of with a guilty plea. A fine of £10 plus earlier warnings and costs were imposed. Mr Harnlys Harris represented the defendant.
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W Simpeon
Gee Wor Tong
Cairns
Yount
Harnlys Harris
MacDon
Harris
Canada Prefers Renewal of Angho Kappanese Treaty
The Canadian government has not yet revealed its attitude toward renewing the Angho Kappanese treaty. Former Postmaster General Radelphius supports renewal from Canada's perspective, arguing that future trade between Europe and the Far East will likely pass through Canada.
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Radelphious
Tennera
Ter
Europe
Far East
Canada
Intolerance hearing at Reading Town Hall disrupts crowd
A chaotic scene unfolded at Reading Town Hall as a hearing on intolerance was interrupted by shouting and disorder. Bombs were allegedly hurled, crowds clashed outside, and detectives escorted a person named Pussyfoot from the building to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoreda
Reading Town Hall
Pussyfoot
Lloyd George against Dominion Home Rule expansion
London report quotes Mr Lloyd George opposing full Dominion Home Rule for Ireland. He says concessions were made and Ireland would carry the burden, while taxpayers in England and Scotland would face an unfair position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Ireland
Scotland
Comment on Brisbane strike over meat operation disruption
A Brisbane report notes unrest at Sandaberg where a strike affected meat processing after a disagreement involving the manager. The Trade Union official, Mr. Austin, states no action was taken by the union and the matter was resolved through discussion, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding among parties.
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Brisbane
Sandaberg
Austin
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Methes
Ely
Tsed
Lustralia
Pinna
Dobank Mullan
Jan
Swankey
Nationalis
Rally
Nation
Baleen Bialco
Catherine
Barres
A. Bremtnall
New Seth Wales
Gonhenorine
Australia
Nationalisaton
I Howe
Yuan
Mra A. Chickson
Merc F Ao
Hughes
Miss Smith
Abbott Street
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Agent- Gereeal
Aco
Liverpool
Borkhampton
Stanley Wilson
MR. Ferry
Sugar Engineers
Afghanistan
House OF Representatives
C WV Hives
Hives, Charles Vesey
N N
Tet Kina and
Ming
East
pAbinva Central Sugar
Seger
Will Vhanily
Pig Asia
Eon
Hie
Ae Ching
Hsik Reisch
Mack
Qinch
de Chine
Amy
Senetis
Haim
Satis
Batia
Boland’s Ltd
the Department
Stores
Mageshiba’s Emporium
Phese Oh
Uit
Geen Core
W.a. Collins, Chemist
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