Federal politics debate at Melbourne union event
Telegrams report a social evening by the Wharf workers' Union where Mr Tewler said the Federal Ministry delayed increases to old age and invalid pensions due to poor finances but plans to raise them as debt grows. The Liberal and Australian Labor party backed Senate candidates Barker, Darnes, and E Findley.
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Melbourne
Wharfehorers’ Union
Tewler
Australia
Camene
Australan Labor Party
Senate
Soohdates
Barker
Darnes
E. Findley
Withdrawal of Restrictive War Regulations in Melbourne
A deputation from the Sisterhood of International Grace, the Australian Peace Alliance, and the League of Friends, represented by Mr. Vireonan, urged repeal of War Precautions Act restrictions on speech and political opinion as the war ends. They claimed postwar conditions should revert to prewar norms, while an Australian Labor Party executive urged removal of bans on symbols and punishment for certain acts.
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Melbourne
International Grace
Australian Peace Alliance
Levey of Friends
Vireonan
Grouwat
Alen
Australian Labor Party
Tarewn
Poser
Trroom
Toss You For It
Sydney report notes Prime Minister anxious about government concessions to the people and a temporary expansion of Commonwealth powers. It records Mr Ryan's responses to Mr Hughes and the political tensions in his constituency amid calls for awakening and distrust of opponents.
Adamson for the Senate and the Prime Minister in Queensland
Prime Minister traversed Queensland to enthusiastic reception with large crowds in Wallangarra and Stanthorpe as Adams on named a Senate candidate by ballot joining T Givens and T Glasgow-Liewt. Cam veon chosen Nationalist candidate for Hinshawe division. Ho Yeates as National candidate to Maranon. Returned soldiers and citizens heard brief addresses.
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Brilhant
Geron
Chee Tool Catipaien
Joan Adamson
Senate
T. Givens
T.glasgow
Liewt
Camveon
Hinshawe
Ur Ho Yeates
Walera
Stanthorpe
Hughes
Ryan
Federal Capital Melbourne Trams Expansion Talk
The Federal administration plans to relocate to Canberra facing heavy costs. A state meeting is set for tomorrow to discuss proposals amid doubts about timing and expense for the move.
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Melbourne
Verth and the Labor opposition in Melbourne elections
The article notes Verth and Ned Kalwewrhie connected with stores and politics. Officials report Herman led voting in Melbourne. Navy remarks mention proposals affecting a war-related policy and government oversight amid announcements of a new scheme.
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Rp Verth
Labor
Herman
New Suggestion on Peace Loan Funding Sparks Debate
Melbourne reports varied views on a proposed Peace Loan program to aid immediate needs of men in danger. The discussion centers on how to structure payments to avoid excessive sums while ensuring aid reaches those in urgent requirement.
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Melbourne
Atauralin
Laan Honda
Prime Minister Visits Ipswich for Returnees Meeting
The Prime Minister arrived by mail train at Ipswich on October 20 and was greeted by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Returned Soldiers' League officials. He then visited the Returned Men's Club Rooms in North Ipswich, received a cordial reception, and planned a public meeting at Ipswich Town Hall the next morning. He is due to reach Brisbane around 1 PM the same day.
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Ipswich
Returned Soldiers’ League
Ris Bane
Deportations prompt mass meeting over Darwin officials
A deputation met Director Carey at Government House after the Minister’s directive on officials leaving the Territory. In heated exchanges, Mayor, Nelson, Brennan and others pressed for an assurance of departure. A mass meeting urged the three officials to board the Bambra by eight pm, with later gatherings reporting no arrests and guards on duty to prevent demonstrations.
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Cet
Nelson
Bolton
Thomas
Carey
Government House
Bevan
Evans
Sant
Utedar
Mr Carey
Minster
Mr. Holton
Mr. Carey
Botton
Jie
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Brennan
Toupem
Brennan
Jack McDonald
Bambra
Patrick Brennan
Tom McDonald
Mir
Harold Nelson
Messie Carey
Tvans
Iudgetevan
Rambra
Cilruth
Barmtra
Wynham
Taxation Department
Advisory Council
Melbourne
Glynn
Cilynn
Edematabon
Lew Werk
Madapolam
Wade Embronser
Font Ibereet
No Clear Understanding of Grievances Expressed
Melbourne reports Mr. Glynn stating that the necessary steps to maintain law and order are being undertaken. The remarks reflect unresolved grievances and indicate official action is aimed at stabilizing the situation. Further details on the grievances and responses were not provided in the available text.
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Melbourne
Glynn
Prime Minister Hughes in Sydney on weekend event
In Sydney for a major weekend event Mr Hughes avoided discussing recent developments at Liar win. He admitted that reported acquiescence by the officials to the demands of the army or police was the serious aspect. He said they should be held to exercise their executive functions until overpowered. if they voluntarily relinquished authority the government would respond.
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Revan
Boltons
Nelson
KJ. Evans
Evans
Bevan
Sydney
Hughes
Liarwin
Government to act on Darwin situation amid Australia tension
Melbourne Oct 20 The Federal Government intends to deal with the Darwin situation promptly. No details have been released by the Ministry, but a warship is understood to be dispatched to Darwin.
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Melbourne
Darwin
Sugar production denials at Melbourne conference
Mr Theodore dismissed claims from a Melbourne conference that Queensland and Commonwealth officials conspired to restrict sugar output to sustain prices. He cited an agreement preventing new mills or capacity increases, noting Queensland aimed to boost production with two large mills planned before 1930, and that exports could not be sustained only at a loss.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Melbournne
AL Palfreyfran
Australasian Jam Co
Queensland
Theaiore
Australia
Motor smash claims life in King Street Newtown
In Sydney on October 19 a motor car accident in King Street Newtown caused the death of Mrs Isabella Croad licensed at the Rugby Hotel Newtown. The other occupants escaped injury and Hather Cox of Keb Hotel Newtown was admitted to hospital with concussion.
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Sydney
King Street
Newtown
Isabella Croad
Rugby
Hather Cox
Keb
Fireman Dixie Found Dead Under Derby Ferry
Reports from Perth say fireman Dixie, aboard the state steamer Sambra, was found dead under the Derby ferry with both legs broken. An earlier anonymous letter to the Premier threatened removal of Dixie and warned of further action if he remained in position.
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Dixie
Sambra
Derby
London Cablegrams on wage rise and cooperative food security
The London cablegrams report operatives demanding four pence an hour raise and possible quarter million in relief. Trade unions back plans for strikes risk, while co operative societies secure food distribution. Bramley claims unions may refrain from striking to avoid harming supplies.
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London
Mark
Schermr
Bramley
Unon Congress
The Russian Drama and Balkan Front Developments
Reports from Riga and Courland describe Lettish advances near Dunarmunde and Ballinga and a push toward Dvina mouth, with Germans shelling Riga and arming reinforcements. Deserters, terror, and forced labor are noted as occupation tightens. Utianimneda fortress falls, five hundred Germans captured, and Bolshevik actions threaten Moscow areas as Denikin claims west of Briansk.
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London
Riga
Dunarmunde
Ballinga
Idgereen
Dvina
Posoner
Dermondt
von der Godiz
Utianimneda
Gatchona
Krasnoe Selost
Chewhan
Tsaritsin
Denkin
Moscow
Briansk
Herce
Voronezh
Avstralian
Saritein
Anere Wrangel
Finland
Uni
Conflicting Reports on Petrograd and Kronstadt Capitulation
London telegrams from Daily Telegraph and Exchange Telegraph claim varying outcomes in the Russian conflict. Reports allege Kronstadt capitulation or defense, red recapture of Gatchina and Krainselo, and Petrograd changes of control with Vodenitch or Mangin involvement and disrupted communications between Reval and Petrograd. A Stockholm firm notes Vudeniteh’s capture of Petrograd and Reval and large store captures at Gatchina.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Helongtors
Kromstadt
Holshevik
Gatehhina
Kraince Selo
Kronstadt
Mussan
Paris
Vodenitch
Petrograd
Mangin
Kalte
Exchange Telegraph
Reval
Vudeniteh
Stockholm
Gatchina
Russian forces occupy Petrograd and Kronstadt report
A Washington message says the State Department learned that anti government elements have taken Petrograd and Kronstadt as the Red Army evacuated. The Paris edition of the New York Times notes the developing situation in the former Russian capital and its naval base amid the civil conflict.
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Montreal
New York Times
Paris
Petrobo
Washington
State Department
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Bolshevik Advance Near Petrograd Rumored
London dispatches report from Reval that Yodenten has entered Petrograd and captured Putiloff station near the city center. Advanced guards are said to hold the suburbs as Bolshevik wires warn the city could be reduced to ruins if the worst occurs.
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London
Reval
Yodenten Hac
Petrograd
Putiloff
Ocen
London session discusses budget amid extravagance outcry
London October 20 A lively session opens with questions on government economy and Cabinet control of expenditure. MPs press for a debate on remedial finance and constitutional limits as discontent grows over departmental extravagance and recent strike handling.
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London
Marharvent
Barbertain
Lloyd George
Tt In
Jemimduserrad
Austria Approves Peace Treaty After Cabinet Vote
Vienna reports the Austrian Cabinet approved the peace treaty and was followed by a National Assembly election. Dr Renner was re elected as State Chancellor amid the post agreement momentum.
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Vienna
Ofer An
Renner
Harbor Strike Paralyzes New York Harbor Operations
Longshoremen's strike continues to clog New York Harbor causing serious congestion. Unloading vessels may require the Shipping Board to deploy troops to handle cargo and ensure relief, signaling potential escalation and government intervention.
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New York Ocean
The
Shipping Board
Foul Murder in London Leaves Constable Dowling Dead
Three men at a late night disturbance fired revolvers at Constable Dowling without provocation in London. Dowling died in hospital shortly after the attack, as authorities investigate the fatal incident.
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London
Cer Sa
Modmight Vm Lette
Constable Dowling
Roumanians Evacuate Budapest Reported From Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports on October 20 that Roumanians have evacuated Budapest, signaling a strategic shift and potential implications for ongoing military operations in the region. No further details were provided on troop movements or immediate consequences.
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Berlin
Budapest
Poulet's Progress in Bold Snowstorm Descent
In Rome on October Poulet was forced to descend at Naples during a violent snowstorm. The fierce weather thwarted two subsequent attempts to continue his journey and achieve his objective.
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Rome
Poulet
Naples
Aquatic Diggers Welcome Home Batch at Club Social
A large Aquatic Club Diggers gathering filled the chair’s pavilion for a social and dance on Monday night. Attendees included Capt. Ingram and members such as F Bean, R Cowie, T Treacy, W H Smith, H Moody, H Davies, J Abel Degeer, with Vic Thompson officiating. The event featured a dainty supper for the Ladies' committee, refreshment booth, music by Mr and Mrs Foster, and a welcome address by Mr A J Draper praising the returnees and their wartime service for Australia.
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Aquatic Club
Chuir
Capt. Ingram
Messrs
F Bean
KR. Cowie
T. Treacy
W. H Smith
HE. Moody
F. Mediock
H Davies
J. Abel Degeer
Vic Thompson
N. J Davies
Alan Johnson
A. Allan
jPme
Australia
Mr. Beam
Ingram
Folka
HM. EL Moody
Aupsiste
Brians
Fragmentary minutes describe a broad smile and unclear remarks
Fragmented notes recount a person displaying a broad smile and uncertain statements. The scribbles mention “Treacy” and “Mirel OK,” with garbled phrases about teeth and hands, producing a vague record of remarks and actions.
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Bae Ome
Trae Seldeerty
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