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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

13

OVERTURES FOR PEACE FOLLOWED MEETING OF UNION COMMITTEE

Detlie Seeats presented plans for a peace initiative at Stelbourne. The Committee of Management reportedly split members into two groups and discussed forming a program for licenses. After the session, the Union secretary and members consulted the State Committee on their declaration.

Detlie Seeats Stelbourne Emre Hed Sibourde Belebane du Ileewive Wilmeey Union Mr. Brows The Whi Wciation

Veiled Meeting Ends Amid Disputed Actions

A fragmented report notes delegates in Sydney withdrew amid a tense council session on October 17. The gathering, described as orderly by some, produced mixed outcomes with several motions rejected and a decisive vote favoring a particular faction.

Sydney South Wales Labor Council Ry Sili Entromiol

Monthly stopwork meeting unclear events

Readable fragments describe a gathering labeled monthly stopwork meeting with scattered names and actions. Several garbled phrases mention groups or persons and a possible confrontation or discussion of outcomes, but specifics remain obscured by OCR errors.

New Claim by Commonwealth Shipowners Board on Arbitration Tour

A claim filed by the Commonwealth Shipowners Association seeks changes in labor rules for waterside workers. It targets the Watersiders Federation and calls for selection of replacement locations for stevedore assignments at Fort Melbourne and Willamintown. The motion requests provisions for home labor hours and double time rules, with affidavits supporting the request amid threats reportedly received by involved parties.

Ivy i Aummoda Watersiders’ Federation Coramon Ip Owners ‘Association Ouber Eis Elguser Ers Federation Witernigert Federation Fort Melbourne Willamintown Alto Hannaken Montago

Melbourne Waterfront License Effort Amid Strike Tension

A Melbourne meeting discusses licenses and legal challenges to transport work acts. Militant section resists widening the strike while volunteers may be phased out. a vote backed resumption of work though integrity of unions remains contentious. A Seamen's Union social meeting will consider employment proposals as London reports ongoing tensions.

Seamen's Union

Water Authority Monthly Meeting Discusses Tap Rights

The Water Authority held its monthly meeting and reviewed water tap applications. A petition to supply water to a farm house via a main line was discussed with decisions to permit tapping and piping under the standard fee and procedure.

Water supply repairs and flood risk in August to September report

The report describes water service repairs after August 10 including a meter installation to track consumption and a six week September period showing elevated usage. It notes a second extension at Age Hill and ongoing leaks along the river and road embankment. Concrete headwork and a test over from Sameraction are mentioned, with a warning of recurring trouble and safety concerns near Tk and forks with potential explosive removal work.

Wight Turin Tate Idritt

Old Master Brisbane Picture Stolen in Break‑In

A painting titled an old master was stolen from Mrs E C Birther of Garriee Terrace Brisbane during a temporary absence. The work hung in the drawing room and a window was broken with the frame left hanging by the door. The thief cut the picture’s string and removed the canvas, details describe a horned framing and a feathered portrait with cords and pearls.

Brisbane Cainabor E. C Garriee Terrace Hersion Briabas Ninnie Moyea Ceien Otrich

Police Inadequate Evidence Presented to Police Commission

A fragmentary report notes Sir Hector Dunning, head of Constabulary, testifying before the Police Commission on October 16. He advocates broader use of women police and discusses perceptions of the force, though the text is garbled and limits clear details.

Don Hector Dunning Lishector of Constabulary Lee

Main Roads Commission Progress Report

The Main Roads Commission reports ongoing work on Brisbane roads with 2008 workers involved last month. Expenditure totals £121,589 and the forward plan awaits approval by the committee and relevant authorities.

Brisbane Derobe Queensland Iears

Northern Maw Decision on Master Jolly Car Out

A garbled report references a decision and an outing for Master Jolly Car, with unclear local context. The fragment mentions Northern and Dwraillendiary stewards and a tally or fee while suggesting a running or renewal of a known matter.

Jolly Dwraillendiary Ory

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