Election recount and party prospects in Toowoomba and Cairns
Telegrams and partial results outline the Nationalists and Country Party contest in Toowoomba and Cairns as votes are counted. Observers express confidence a candidate will win, while details list polling sites and local representatives amid ongoing recounts and absentees. The Cairns section notes a dredging-related local report and farewell of Cairns Post staffer W. Robertson after wartime service.
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Hte
Teichentex
Vhrys Aeha
Harcane
Tuliey
CV Hives
Cairns
Ambiguous Railway Labor Protest Signals Coal Fares Debate
Reported talk on potential changes in coal mine fares and the council's plan to fund workers' travel. Mentions officials remaining silent and overseas shipping firms pressured to shorten Newcastle coal trimmers route as part of a boycott strategy described as an industrial weapon by Mr. Garden.
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Broken Hill
Ramana
Atefers Council
Newcastle
Garden
Senate Uses First Reading For Supply and Judiciary Bills
In Melbourne the Senate heard the Judiciary Bill read a first time and the Supply Bill for 63 12k645. Senator Pearce opposed press claims of extravagance, Senator Gardiner warned against hollow government measures, and Senator Earle backed stronger shipbuilding. In the House the debate shifted to sugar imports with Mr. Massey Greene noting purchases to ease shortages and a proposed exchange bill. Critics argued high costs and debt, while calls for reduced expenditure grew.
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Melbourne
Det
Senate
Pearce
Gardiner
House of Representatives
Massey Greene
Living
Tudor
Cook
Earl Page
Northern Territory
Town council urged on street lighting efficiency
A letter from Remmier and Leper discusses a proposal regarding the type and efficiency of street lighting for the town. The message notes a suggestion as reported in the issue of the 8th, urging action by the Town Council.
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Seca i
Ilon
Ambush and Prisoner Health Report from Belfast Incident
Colonial era style dispatch notes a prisoner in Belfast showing poor nourishment and thirst while medical opinion questions his condition. The piece mentions Drumconda officers killed, and two gunmen fleeing after an attack tied to a local house.
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London
Stigar
Hhe
Otio Ted
Belfast
Drumconda
Smyth
Tmissioner Smyth
Cer
Cirolian
Armistice Talks Fractured as Russia Proposal Rejected
In Copenhagen on October 15 General Zelgewehd announced the army will operate under a new plan, while Bey in a separate note rejected the proposal. The Russian Polish alliance discussion led to stalemate and no ceasefire agreement by the Twidaight deadline.
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Copenhagen
Zelgewehd
Zelinwaed
Unemployment Rise in Brisbane Meatworks
Mr Donevan head of the Un employed Committee told reporters that four to five hundred workers at a metropolitan meatworks would be laid off today increasing unemployment. He said they could secure work only with a united rent and that after election matters settled they would resume presenting their case to the Ministers next week.
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Brisbane
Donevan
Ntem
Donovan
Koenigsberg Fair Trade Reserves Election Terms Discussed
London reports on Koenigsberg fair trade reserves and goods values amid changes in election terms with references to datum terms and a looming electoral process. The fragment hints at strewn notes about commerce and political timing.
Remarkable Rome strike episode reveals executions by youth court
In Rome on October 13 a striking report claims two emperors were shot after trial by a revolutionary group of seven boys and girls. The court members were arrested as the plan to burn the men failed and shooting was chosen.
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Rome
Birdwood tours West Front amid wartime field visits
General Birdwood wraps up a West Front tour inspecting Australian troops and cemeteries. He notes thousands of Australians buried near Villers-Brotagne and Villers-Fouillet as he travels from Pavedendale to Marne. A Melbourne adoption of Villers-Bretonneux is reported with local pride.
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Paris
Birdwood
West Front
Faves
I ‘Ofleere
Owlm
Austra Eesig
Battlefeld
Avieliam
Labor Conditions and Inquiries Opened in Sydney
In New South Wales the railways and tramways control was formally opened to day. Justice Esdmu nd has been asked to deal with employee positions stemming from the 1917 strike and whether current wages and terms of employment create unrest. The inquiry will consider reforms in control and management to improve efficiency and harmony.
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Sydney
New South Wales Railways
Grateful Belgium Memorial Presented in London
Princess Nathalie of Belgium unveiled a memorial at Victoria Embankment to honor Britain’s wartime hospitality. A royal gathering praised Belgium and Britain’s friendship forged on the battlefield and urged lasting peace. M. Delacros and Bele Premier attended and Belgium’s recovery was welcomed.
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London
Nathalie
Belgim
Victoria Embankment
Belgium
M. Delacrors
Bele Premer
Britain
Motte Timoe
Li Car
Assey Harris Machinery Agency Changes In Port District
In Gordonvale Charles Butler named Port District Agent as Assey Harris Machinery Agency relinquishes Harris Machinery. Butler will stock spare parts at Gor premises Donvale Northcotts phone list under Liquor Act of 12 Section 4.
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Woodward & Calder
Charles Butler
Gordonvale
Gor
Donvale
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