Rotary Ports Debate In North Queensland
A Brisbane statement by Mr. T W Trook on behalf of farmers attacks the rotary port system in North Queensland. It cites Bowen Lucinda Point Innis Alphistrict Goondi and Port Douglas and compares farmer labor with waterside workers refusing under awards and licenses. Figures claim gains in efficiency for farmers with rotary methods and outline historical disputes and awards.
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Brisbane
T. W. Trook
Farmicns
Watersiders
Tt Iw
FE. Moxon
Queensland
Arnanger
Adelaide
Con Pan Ae
Ted
Furminh
Rotary
Prrnky Ail
Bewliy
Bowen
Lucinda Point
Lnnis Alphistrict
Goondi
Rilyan Harbour
Portoug
Rotary System Contends with Trade Board in Sugar Ports
A detailed discussion on efficiency and congestion outlines disputes over the rotary system used to assign work at sugar ports. Courts resisted a compulsory consent, but authorities and employers in Port Douglas report improved output with the system. At Cort Douglas the method yields about 35 tons per gang hour, showing potential gains over prior practices.
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Board of Trade
Voteriana
Vedada
Eer
Beard Ceport
Geondi
Yialds
Morrilyan
Goondi
Lous
Colmey
Vrei
Dietofer
Amen Wang
Carroa Ab
Comidt
I Aero
Cort Douglas
Moas
Veill
Port Tome
French public stirred by secrecy over Ondine sinking
Paris reports a rumor that the Ondine submarine was sunk after overheard crew talks in a Rotterdam cafe led to an inquiry. Dutch experts will testify as Creok consul presides, with the Albert de Norge noted for relaying a wireless message.
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Paris
Ondine
Katarina
Rotterdam
Reach
Creok
Albert de Norge
Hatcrinan
Voord
Last honours paid for Ondine crew after sinking
At Taris on October 17 a salute and flowers marked the Ondine tragedy where the vessel sank. An inquiry at Ratwerda noted the Ekaterina’s captain delayed surrender of the ship’s bay and later admitted ramming the submarine. The Greek authorities warned of severe penalties if culpability is proven.
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Taris
Ondine
Ratwerda
Ekaterina
Sehijea
Indian discovery fuels suspicions of extremist activity in Bengal
Calcutta reports the discovery of documents and several revolvers and cartridges in a train compartment blown up by a bomb. Police have searched West Bengal residents as mystery surrounds Rangoon’s discovery of two modern German machine guns and a mix of Anglo-French Turkish and German rifles linked to Simon Commission protests.
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Calcutta
Simon Commission
Bengal
Calcutt
Rangoon
British Unemployment Shows Improvement Over Week
London report notes October unemployment fell by 16 679 from the previous week to 1 319 704 while remaining 246 700 higher than a year ago indicating a net improvement in the latest returns despite year over year gains.
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London
Rotary system blamed for waste at Queensland ports
The article criticizes the rotary system as a tool to seize control of work from employers and shift it to an unaccountable body, arguing it lowers efficiency and increases idling. It notes suspensions and strikes at Bowen Lucia Innisfail Port Douglas and Cairns, with supporters claiming the old system is gone and Brisbane workers remain solid behind the strike.
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Bowen
Lucia Innisfail
Port Douglas
Rotary
Brisbane
Bomb outrage arrest made in Laveneh district
A bomb outrage led to an arrest as authorities report a suspect connected to the Laveneh area and the Johnstone mill near Mena Crack. The incident caused injuries to a man riding near Pithag and an inquiry is underway by local officials.
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Ot A
Dirsaisa
Johnstone Mill
Mena Crack
Danyer
Pithag
Erick Hiony O
Filan
U S A Attacked London by Samuel Samuel MIP
A London despatch reports Samuel Samuel MIP accusing the United States of seeking to dominate Britain. He attacks the League of Nations and U S concessions in Asia and China, claiming America betrays Britain and blocks joint action with Japan. He warns against trusting the United States amid implied strains on empire defense.
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London
Samuel Samuel
MIP
United States
Britain
League of Nations
Cnt
Japan
China
America
Foreign Office
Shanghai
Great Britain
Dutch Mail Planes Hit in India Mishap
Dutch planes carrying mail from Amsterdam to Batavia suffered two incidents within a fortnight. One plane damaged its undercarriage at Cawnpore, the other lost a wheel and damaged wings and propellers during takeoff from Rangoon.
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Calcutta
Amsterdam
Batavia
Cawnpore
Rangoon
Narrow Escape As Tram Car Is Hit By Train At Newmarket
Two men from Staxhorn Street Enoggery George Raymond Johnson and James Heil escaped serious injury when a tramcar was struck by a train at the bevel crossing Newmarket this afternoon. Heil leapt clear. Johnson was thrown from the car and taken to hospital with facial injuries and lacerations. The crash follows ongoing fears the crossing is a death trap due to poor visibility caused by a nearby building.
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George Raymond Johnson
James Heil
Staxhorn Street
Enoggery
Raiswer Rr
Mitchelton
Brispam
Newmarket
Bell
Chenett
Jolson
Wrough
Hell
Jalmaon
Johnnson
Tackling Transport Begins In London Orchestrates Reform
The Royal Commission on Transport opens on Thursday to study the entire field of transport outside London. It aims to draft legislation over at least two years to reorganize ferries seas and coastal transport, reconcile interests of tramway owners private road operators and railways, and may create infant transport pools similar to the London scheme. Sir Arthur Griffith Hasworthen serves as chairman.
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London
Royal Commission On Transport
Arthur Griffith Hascawen
State Finances Catalogue of Losses At Brishase
Auditor-General reports a surplus forecast of £29,544 but lists charges totalling £28,042 through Treasury books adjustments. Highlights include overdrafts linked to migration treatment, depreciation and write offs on loan issues, tax receipts, rising public debt per head, losses from state coal mines, irrigation works deficits, and heavy Treasury charges on coal mines and smelting operations.
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Brishase
Cattagoe Smithiers
Uvoes
Juana
Hearda
Likerman
Tikerman
Treasury
Wittering
Commission On Irrigation and Water Supply
Dawson Valley Works
Murulaba
Styx No
Mose Upc
Duralaba
Haiti
Faston
Ironhark
Chillagne
Floating dock section reaches Singapore for final assembly
The second section of the new floating dock arrived in Singapore and was moored safely. Work to join the two sections will begin soon. The journey from the Tyne cost about £200.
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London
Singapore
Tyne
Peace overtures in strike crisis shift positions in Australia
Amid renewed push for resolution the Seamen's Union Perth and Brisbane Watersiders plan to norm labor on ships and land based onBeeby award and Transport Workers Act while owners press to keep volunteer labor. Melbourne unions vote to resume work under licenses and the Port Philip Stevedoring Association rejects licensed work. Commonwealth Shipowners urge deletion of preference clause and new hiring rules before Justice Dethridge in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Port Philip
Commonwealth Shipowners’ Association
Overseas Shipping Representatives’ Association
Justice Dethridge
Watersiders
Vessels at Cairns Wharves Face Steady Port Activity
Normal conditions prevailed as vessels at Cairns worked at No 4 wharf and others tied up for overseas departures. The Canachat Commander and Qarama completed cargoes and sailed, the Steel Mariner and Kintyre resumed loading, and preparations continued for future departures amid ongoing desertion case hearings and wartime labor at Merinda meatworks.
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Varios
Canachat
JUNEE'S CREW FIVE MEN CONVICTED
Townsville October 17 hearings in Summons Court dealt with charges against Charles Crown Victor Villa John McIvor Ernest Summers Sydney Fairhall John Devine Geo Cook Phillip Schwarer and John McFerry for boycotting cargo aboard the steamer Junee on October 3 hindering transport between Queensland and New South Wales. The court dismissed Villa Melvor and Schwarer with reasoning on firemen and trimmers.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Townsville
Townssville
Tivo
A. Carmeron
Flas
Charles Crown
Victor Villa
John McIvor
Ernest Summers
Sydney Fairhall
John Devine
Geo. Cook
Phillip Schwarer
John McFfroy
PLM
Mr. Suthers
P.M
Suthers
Villa
Melvor
Shewarer
Seamen Surrender Brisbane Watersiders Decide
Brisbane October 1 The Seamen's Union branch decides to man all ships on request despite shipowners' resolve to retain volunteer crews. Secretary H Carrigay informs shipowners that men will sail as required and accept Bechy award and Transport Workers Act if Employers' Association registers every member and guarantees free work from the wharves. A rowdy meeting showed divided support with about 200 of 1400 members voting for an amendment to the surrender motion.
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Brisbane Lrvieh
Watersiders’ Federation
Beeby
Transport Workers’ Act
Brisbane
Seamen's Union
H. Carrigay
Bebe
A “ Side Workers’ Union
Bechy
Transport Workers
Jenet
Hi iv
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Neca Longe
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Tully Farmers Return
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Oscar Johansson
Hugi Campbell
Harry Tomes
Matthew Lawson
Ale Wrage
Carl Carlton
Chili Schwarer
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Fairball
Fred Sayer
Cook
John Melvor
Eroent J
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Ladtonight
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Dawin
Junee
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