Australian Labour Strife and Communist Claims Splash Victorian Politics
In Sydney and Innisfail reports dated October 22 discuss Prime Minister Bruce rejecting Labour leader Hogan’s accusations of an anti Labour plot involving Garden and O Neill. Prosecution of Garden and the Watersiders Federation is noted along with police inquiries into an assault related to the strike.
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Sydney
Albury
Bruce
KE. Hogan
Garden
O'Neill
Labor Party
Henr. Bruce
Rush for Rations As NRISBANE Labourers Seek State Aid
October 22 at the relief office workers registering for work licences flooded in for state rations. Police formed orderly queues as hundreds of applications were approved and others set for processing tomorrow amid relief urgency.
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Nrisbane
Goverment Relief Office
Farmers at Lucinda Load Junee Steamer for Melbourne
Farmers finished loading the Junee Saturday morning and the steamer sailed at noon for Melbourne with a 10 ton consignment. They averaged 24 tons per hour, cited as excellent for inexperienced men, with a Townsville crew. The Malling and other vessels were expected, waterside unrest looms as Lucinda members consider registration inquiries after a Brisbane hold-up.
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Ingham
Melbourne
Townsville
Fiona
Malling
Nnissail
Bilao
Watersiders
Letinda
Brisbane
Services Not Required Brisbanes Unionists
About 1200 men were engaged for wharf work in Brisbane on October 22 but many left disappointed as officials said there was not enough work. The Waterside Federation asked Industrial Magistrate Mr J S Nerge to decide the dispute over entry to the Boundery street shed, with a decision deferred to the Commonwealth Industrial Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Waterside Federation
Nerge
Boundery Street
Mens
Herge
Commonwealth Industrial Registrar
Cowardly Attacks on Volunteer Workers on Waterfront
Militant objectors to using volunteer labor on the New Castle waterfront attacked several volunteers in suburbs. A brick shattered a window while a family dined. another laborer was assaulted on returning home and required stitches for a severe facial wound.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Weekly payments granted for owners claims in Melbourne
Chief Justice Dethridge considered the dispute over claims for weekly payments and ruled that a neutral picking up place should be arranged under either watersiders or shipowners control. He granted the application to set the upplacer at services Pier, or Melbourne, and Williamstown Pier, and approved weekly payments.
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Maen
Dethridge
Melbourne
Williamstown
Stones Thrown at Volunteer Seamen After Paid Off
Three volunteer seamen heaving the Custom House after being paid off from the Dilga were hit by a union man. They jumped into a passing taxi. One seaman threw a stone breaking a taxi window but no injuries were reported. Police arrived soon. no arrests made.
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Melbourne
Custom House
Beng
Dilga
Union Samen
Melbourne Arrangements and Volunteer Roles Reported
Melbourne dispatch notes evolving working arrangements amid wartime labor shifts. Volunteers in handling car operations and berthed vessels are highlighted, with attention to dockyard organization at Victoria Dock.
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Melbourne
Vietora Dock
Australian political shift noted after denationalisation
An article notes Dr Jas Ba Gnent, ex member, claiming after denationalisation men's efficiency rose 30 percent and Labour governments abandoned socialism. It cites a revolutionary minority influencing trade unions and hints at Moscow money not strengthening Australia, with reference to Australian liberal masses and a change last year led by Tom Walsh.
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Ndon
Jas Ba Gnent
Oued
Labor
Australia
Wni
Tom Walsh
Moscow
Autralia
Lancashire Aero Club pilot injured in unexpected crash
London reports a Caldersthot and Ramsden flight at Cheam Malne ended when the aeroplane suddenly spun and fell to the ground. Onlookers stopped play as the wrecked craft was dragged clear. the occupant recovered shortly after.
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London
Ronald Caldersthot
Lancashire Aero Club
Cor
William Ramsden
Chea- We Malne
Kameden
Galltra
State Conference Opens of Gate Oddfellows in Queensland
The Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows in Kerisuan e opens its annual state conference with Grand Master T Wright presiding. Reports show 16 683 members, 456 new this year, and £5 285 mortality allowances funded. Eight lodges were opened in Kshane J and other districts. National insurance discussion looms as Parliament considers a bill, with figures on sickness, funerals, and medical aid cited by Kirki Porter.
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Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddlestown
Bro
T. Wright
Manchester Unity Mo
Friendly Societies
FMA
Smetropolia
Queensland
Graund Master
Cffice
Kshane J
Darlity Downs
Wide Bay
Rockhamp:ton
Vowsnavitle
National Insurance
Federa
Itl
An. Hire
J. Jack
D.G.M
Order
Fle
Pro
F. Ollowser
Perseverance Lodge
Kirki
Porter
Myr. Porter
Friendly Societies Movement
Gallant Guards Unveil Somme Memorial at Les Boeufs
A granite cross erected at Les Boeufs on the Somme in place of the earlier wooden cross was unveiled by 130 Guards division officers and men. The ceremony recalled the Septembers battles and the heavy casualties in the sector. The Mayor of Ginchy accepted the memorial for his community as the King the Prince of Wales the Duke of Connaught and Guards officials placed tributes.
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London
Les Boeula
Somme
Les Boeufs
Ginchy
Guards Division
Batthee
Werathe
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Unionists Prepare for Morning Meeting on Steamers
A fragmented report notes unionists plan a morning gathering as volunteers may sing, outlining limited work on Saturday and hinting at cooperation among workers and the Watereilers' Federation leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watereilers
Federa
Death of Andrew Fisher P C Former Australian Prime Minister
Notice recalls Andrew Fisher P C veteran Australian statesman born 1863 died October 21 in London. It notes service as Queensland legislator for Gympie first elected 1893, multiple terms as Prime Minister and Treasurer, Minister for Railways, and roles in federal parliament including Opposition Leader and High Commissioner to London.
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London
Andrew Fisher
P.C
Queensland
Legislative Assembly
Gympie
Dawson
Wide Hay
House of Representatives
Pool
POTN
Howse Im
Vrade and Custom
TMH
Tell
Australia
Key
Landa
Child Scaled by Ferocious Dog At Murwillumbah
A three year old girl in Murwillumbah was attacked by her father's pet cattle dog. Neighbors heard screams and saw the dog biting the child as the father intervened. The dog was restrained and is to be destroyed. The father said the animal had no history of ferocity.
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Murwillumbah
Hos
Caterson
Caters Dons
Fie
Es. MN
Sensational Collapse of New Guinea Gold Shares
Sydney stock traders reel as New Guinea Gold and Osniridina No Liability Sydney shares plunge after London backed reports are denied. Shares fall from 4/4 to 2/6 with midday recovery off 13/3 as 2550 shares trade amid a market collapse and distraught shareholders crowd the exchange.
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Sydney
London
Sharce
New Guinea Gold
Osniridina
Sydney Company
Sydney Stock Exchange
Few Guinea Goldfields Exploration Ltd
Lewan
Interstate Tennis: New South Wales Dominates Queensland
In Sydney on October 22 New South Wales defeated Queensland in the inter state tennis contest by 20 rubbers to one. J Grinstead was the sole Queensland winner, scoring in a rubber, while several matches were tightly contested. The day featured windy conditions and lower overall play than the prior day.
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Sydney
Queensland
Dunlop
Donohue
Moor
Cummings
Crawford
Hopman
Wilson
Smith
Moon
Peach
Williard
Grinstead
Goodwin
New South Wales
Lismore Police Court Hears Wounding Case
Timothy Romt twenty, a stranger to Lismore, is committed for trial on a charge of wounding William Michael Woods of North Lismore with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Woods says he was slashed with a razor while sitting on a box in stables. Romt also faces embezzlement charges and receives six weeks imprisonment.
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Lismore
Timothy Romt
Willam Michael Woods
North Lismore
Hurley
Woods
Wiliam
Gordon
Australia win by 44 runs in Brisbane Test match
Grimmett took four wickets as Australia defended 244 in the first innings. Bradman and Nicholls top scored in the second, with Nothling opening and Oakensham steadying the Rest. Oxenham led the bowling for Queensland with 6 for ig as the match concluded with Australia 5 21 for 244 and the Rest all out.
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Grimmett
Nothing
Nicholls
Nackle
Australia
Kellway
Kelleway
Thompson
Oxenham
Rams
Richardson
Barnt
Howrvee
Oblfield
Nothling
Kippax
Fieldeman
Grimmets
Scott
Eronmonger
Harris
Oldfield
Jackson
Omenham
Camrel Ry Smog Thee Een & O'Connor
Nothiing
Ad Nicholls
Oldfeld
Ene Scott
Onenhaiss
Gregory
Ckie
Commmett
Profit Sharing Plan For Corrimal Crew Urged In Sydney
The Corrimal steamer, with a 25 man crew, will operate under a profit sharing scheme in which profits are distributed among crew members. James Patrick and Co. plan to extend the plan to the Cardrous and later to all company employees, aiming to bind workers to the vessel and ensure service continuity. Many crew members, former sailors, favor the plan and believe it will foster better cooperation and stability aboard.
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Sydney
James Patrick and Coy
Cardrous
Patrick
Tragedy at Worthington Home Ends in Double Trauma
Police investigate a ghastly crime at the Worthington residence where Mrs. Worthington was found with a throat cut and her husband Worthington injured. A blond razor near the body and a midnight scream led investigators to pursue jealousy as the motive while Dr. Worthington is being treated in hospital.
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Melbourne
Dlacovarshia Tanas Graely
Consious
Marge
Worthiigton
British Economic Mission Meets Chamber of Manufactures
Members of the British Economic Mission conferred with the Chamber of Manufactures today. Sir Arthur Dackhan led the talks and noted industrial potential in Queensland including Walkers Led at Maryborough. Discussions covered labor conditions, tariffs, and the need for round table negotiations before arbitration, with focus on water conservation and evaporation control in drought areas.
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Brisbane
British Economic Mission
Chamber of Manufactures
Arthur Dackhan
Maryborough
Arbitration
Arthur Am
Queensland
Development and Migration Commission
Europe
America
Huge blaze gutts eight Ulmarra shops in Grafton area
A major fire in Ulmarra destroyed eight shops and damaged half the town's main business area. Demetrius Greek billiard saloon is blamed, with many buildings including W Ullrick’s residence and Miss Lemons fruit rooms gutted. Fire brigades from South Cairn and nearby towns fought flames, saving the bank and water supply despite extensive damage.
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Grafton
Ulmarra
Demetrius
Huvket Brigade
Sore Aligght
W. Ullrick
Mixa Allen
J. C'Arien
Miss Lemon
E. Arien
Vo Carmont
Springs Saddlery
Wnoccdpiv Harlir
French logic and reparations tied to Allied debts
Report notes a hidden conference of leaders including Churchill and Gilbert discussing how German payment of WWI reparations would be linked to Allied debt settlements. It says Weingarten plans to seek ratification of a Mellon Herenger debt pact to limit US cooperation, warning France may owe four hundred million dollars next August if not approved.
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Charchill
Gilbert
Churchill
Germany
United States
France
M. Weingate
America
Bush fires ravage route from Townsville to Innisfail
Innisfail reports from October 22 describe severe bush fires between Townsville and Innisfail with burned crossings, dead cattle and horses, and widespread dust. The Johnstone area near Innisfail shows some resilience, while roads show damage from fire and heat.
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Townsville
Innisfail
Townville
Foniafail
Tally
Johnstone
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