Waterside Hold-Up Sparks Cairns FarmLabor Action
In Cairns a joint meeting of the Cairns Cane Growers Association and Timber interests approved resolutions to pressure shipping firms and waterside workers. They demand ships to move produce if labor is guaranteed internally and threaten farmer led handling of cargo if workers do not resume by Friday 9 AM. A mass farmer meeting and fund-raising for the sugar industry are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Cane Growers’ Association
Cairns
Hi Sa
Mepars
Powell
Coer
Sugar Rd
Osha
Cae Ee Ea Cmtes
Sekermen
Ouavaltens
Meare
Griffin
Pritchard
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
Settlement Talks Between Anti Rotary and Rotary Men
Reported yesterday a further conference between anti-rotary and rotary representatives, with expectations that a basis for settlement may be reached soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Rotary
Rotary
Steamer Dorrigo Departs Cairns with 100 Tons Cargo
The steamer Dorrigo sailed from Cairns yesterday carrying about 100 tons of general cargo from Brisbane and Townsville bound for this port. The cargo was later transferred to Cooktown after 400 tons were unloaded under the rotary system and returned to Cairns. Since then no labor has been claimed, and the continued absence of consignments will inconvenience several local business people with goods aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Brisbane
Townsville
Cooktown
Seamen's Procession Roils Sydney After Disturbance
In Sydney on October 28 a crowd of more than 300 striking British seamen marched from Miller's Point through Circulary amid clashes with police. Two pickets were arrested and others joined a police response as protesters were dispersed and several strikers taken to the station.
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Sydney
Miller's
Port
Circulary
Miller's Point
Maen
Musgrove
Oldfield
Aoees
Orth Police
Serment Ae
Millers Polo el
Smelting at Ghillagve Fe Smelters Resumes After Downtime
The Ghillagve fe smelters restarted on Monday with ore stocks sufficient to permit a continued operation. The converter jam was also restarted while ore reserves allowed a brief run. No final duration was stated by A E Josephs of Brisbane.
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Sunshane
Ghillagve Fe
A. Edosephs
Prem
Brisbane
Bowen Under Bol Hev Terrorism In Inkerman District
Advices from Bowen report a lawless element terrorising residents as Inkerman faces a sugar industry crisis. Farmers and workers plead for government action including dispatch of a Commonwealth steamer to Bowen to move sugar and avert ruin. Local officials criticize Bowen Watersiders and call for Premier McCormack’s protection.
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Home Hill
Bowen
Rotary
Rowen
Ley
Inkerman
Chamber of Commerce
McCormack
Earl Page
Iokerman
Commonwealth
Bowen Watersiders
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Brisbane
Sogar Board
Council of Associated Chambers of Commerce
Coll Hughes
Eliott
Collins
Inkerman Farmers and Grazers’ Association
Law and unrest in Home Hill and Bowen notes
Reports from Home Hill and Bowen describe anti law activity amid railway work and threats by armed outlaws deterring a secret ballot. In Bowen a smelter shed will store Inkerman ore and sugar is being stored as carpenters’ shops are demolished to create space. WAAR OFFICE notes a telegram debate on Port Hardy coal delivery and federal authority limits in a wartime supply disruption.
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Home Hill
Bowen
Gothalungra
Inkerman Juvar
H. U. Hell
Iokerman Mill
Inkerman Mill
Hawen
Waar Office
Brisbane
Bruce
McCormack
Gice
Yee
Joneyh Cook
Port Hardy
Huxham
Australia
Mr. Bruce
Anderstand
Bowen Jetty
Queensland
Commonwealth
Stevke
Twice Killed in French Drama Case at Versailles
Paris reports two separate confessions from unknown men claiming to have killed pacages Desvaux near Versailles after a drinking bout. One man, Chaffeur, admits stabbing Desvaux during a quarrel. another confesses to fatally wounding him in a later brawl. Police face determining who delivered the actual fatal stab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Percers
Pacages Desvaux
Versailles
Dr .Vaux
Chaffeir
Brisbane Strike Committee Negotiates Coal Supply Terms
Brisbane reports a Strike Committee meeting with Seamen and Water delegates. They discuss coal supply on terms or sitters for sympathetic cases, with Premier McCormack to review the committee's conclusions tomorrow. Gladstone delegates plan a return with recommendations, while details of instructions remain unclear.
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Brisbane
Bratene
Eoschape
Berrabool
McCormack
Gladstone
Nawre
Hia
Farmers Mobilising for Big Muster in Gladstone
Gladstone on October 28 reports no new Mahia trouble developments. Farmers plan a large muster tomorrow with several hundred expected to gather in town from surrounding districts.
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Gladstone
Gct
Mahia
Mr McCormack Views on 1000 Mile Range and Coal Supply
The premier discusses an agreement to overcome Seamer Mahia at Gindstong and supplying coal for refrigeration to ships in need. He notes a Cairns workers dispute framing a conference of two Water-side sections under the Industrial magistrate and aims to resume waterfront work with a three month shed Bowen concession.
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Brisbane
Mahia
Gindstong
Cairne
Wnterside
Cairns
Iin
Cassey
Mnciters
Bowen
Producers' Congratulations and Muster Set for Tomorrow
Gladstone reports telegrams of congratulations from many parts of the Commonwealth to the producers leader J Wilson. A contingent of farmers from Bundaberg will arrive tomorrow with exodus from Fairymead and Bineera. The mustering of producers is set for tomorrow with events underway. Auckland notes the New Zealand Alliance of Labor calling a Seamen's strike and urging return to Wellington as Seamen accept the decision. The strike wires to all affected ports.
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Gladstone
J. Wilson
Commonwealth
Bundaberg
Morrow
Iwin
Fairymead
Bineera
Auckland
New Zealand Alliance of Labor
Mahia coal dispute settled with daily supply promise
Gladstone October 28 relief announced by Mr Woolcock that five satisfactory offers and a weekly guarantee ensure coal for the reformers. Firemen will provide steam and work resumes tomorrow morning with early start.
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Gladstone
Mahia
Woolcock
British Welfare Debates in Parliament
London October 27 Representative Philip Snowden claims the former Labor government would seize capital and key industries including bonds railways and electric power. He advocates taxing unearned wealth and life necessities to fund public services. J Cockburn argues for Empire marks to denote British origin and promote branding.
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London
Philip Snowden
M.P
Rome
Inmark
A.P.A
Empire Press Delegates Plan South West Trip
The Dominion committee proposal is discussed as the Empire Press Delegates depart for a two day swing to the South West. Viscount Burnham questions the need for a Privy Council Dominions Committee with a minister of state for the Dominions and raises doubts about directing public opinion from the Imperial seat of government.
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Empire Press
South West
Viscount Burnham
Dominions
Donna
A Serious Charge In Dublin Under New Law
A report from Dublin notes a serious charge connected with the formation of an organization purported to be a military force. The case involves Michael G. Micaro and others, with detective testimony about loans and entry methods. Headquartered operations were postponed.
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London
Michael
G. H. Micaro
Dublin
Mies
Labor Daily Reports Police Visit Over Walsh Case
Sydney reports from Labor Daily claim police visited Tom Walsh at his home during the night to question if he had “fattened” as alleged. The discussion includes Federal Police member Robertson denying funds related to the claim and debates over Walsh Johannsen and the board’s handling of the case.
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Sydney
Labor
Tom Walsh
Robertson
Eldeg
Jacob jJohannsen
Stasion
Walsh
le Aa
Pegerd Walsh
Watt
Watt case adjourned after Johnson not appearing
Sydney reports the Johnson case interruption as Watt failed to appear for Johnson, Walsh's advocate requests adjournment after over half an hour of speech. The board grants a postponement until after the elections.
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Sydney
Johmarr
Watt
Johnson
Walsh
Rr. D. Lane
Syrian Rebels and Outbreaks Worsen Near Damascus
A Le Temps report notes a deteriorating Syria situation around Damascus with increasing agitation and railway sabotage. French authorities request reinforcements from France as two cavalry regiments are despatched from Morocco. London sources say the British Consulate remains intact and no Britons were killed, while Damascus regains order with urgent government measures anticipated.
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le Temps
Syria
Damascus
OoMtsama
France
Morocco
London
A.P.A. Oc
A.I A
Fierce fighting in Damascus amid rioting and French retreat
Dispatches describe October clashes in Damascus led by Hassan of Karreth. Rioters attacked the Changour quarter, killed French officers, and residents joined the revolt as insurgents advanced toward Medan. Aerial bombardment, French tanks, and British reports followed, with the consulate reportedly undamaged.
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Cairo
Damascus
Ascus
Tereitic
Ordens
Hassan
Karreth
Changour
Druses
Medan
Terrile
Reuter
Beirut
Frailty of France the Broken Cabinet in Paria
The cabinet unanimously decided to tender resignations after a day of disrupted talks on financial proposals. M Painteve and others pressed for urgent national restoration and a stable majority, with a limited chance of reorganization and continued government inquiry.
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France
Paria
M. Painteve
Diuten
Reuter
Board of Trade hear Commercial Travellers deal
In a Board of Trade hearing led by Mor Leiis Webb, application sought a common use for a Queensland entered award between Commercial Travellers and Employers Organisation in Southern Queensland. Northern and Central Queensland employers objected, arguing they were not consulted. Discussion covered salaries with a view to an amicable adjustment in the award, and a possible extension to Central Queensland. The hearing adjourned for further conference to draft an award meeting Central Queensland needs.
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Brisbane
Board of Trade and Arbitration
Leiis Webb
Queensland
Eee
J. S. Scuabos
Pacervio One
Sealant
Jamies Webb
Verney
Central
Lapherens
Webb
Aod
Uintan
Jiethe Webb
Peecmant
Rockhampton
Central Queensland
North Queensland
London Diary Signals German Drive for Restored Colonies
A London Evening Standard diary notes indications that Germany after joining the League of Nations will push for recovering lost colonies. It cites East and South West Africa and Cameroon as targets, warns this revival could create future friction, and mentions Hamburg as a slipping centre with interests in South America.
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London
Evening Standard
Germany
League of Nations
South- West Africa
Cameronons
Hambure
South America
Africa
Berlin
A. Pal
Cyclone Hits Bahrem Area as Buildings Destroyed
The Daily Gnosetic reports Bahrem survivors describe many buildings and huts swept away by the cyclone. Fire damage was significant and pearl fish beer boats were partially swept away. Cycla men rushed to the rescue and saved several people from wreckage while the death toll remained uncertain.
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Karachi
Bahrem
H.mls. Cyclamen
Italian restitution tightens press control in Rome
Rome reports the government dissolves the Imulisa Press Association management board for alleged seditious acts and other journalistic bodies. Three journalists are appointed to edit and supervise the association while treasury officials administer the Journalis Provident Fund.
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Rome
Train Smash Kills Sixteen in Mississippi Derailment
Memphis Tenn Oct 27 Sixteen persons are reported killed and nearly thirty injured when the last passenger train derailed near Victoria Mississippi today. A PLA
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Memphis
Tennessee
Victoria
Mississippi
Balkan War Report: Greek Forces Shell Petritch Village
London dispatches report Greek and machine gun fire toward Petritch this afternoon. Simultaneously Greek forces allegedly shelled the village, as the Balkan War intensity grows in the region.
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London
Sone Josseteine
Petritch
Avery
Narrow Escape on Train for Furinacci in Italy
Rome sentence says General Furinacci, the Faurier secretary, barely escaped an assassination attempt when a compartment he had just left en route to Cremona was fired on. Bullets struck the train as it derailed rainfall.
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Rome
Faurier
Furinacci
Cremona
A.P.A
German Ministers Withdraw From Cabinet Meeting
Berlin reports three German National Party ministers resign at today’s cabinet gathering. The rest of the cabinet debated the situation and later resolved policies while planning Reichstag action to accept the Locarno agreements.
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Berlin
German National Party
Tera
Shanghai Inquiry Trials Amid Riots Progress
Shanghai officials report the judicial inquiry into the October riots proceeding with delays. The commission reserves the right to call further evidence as it investigates the center of the unrest.
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Shanghai
Outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease Hit 11 Counties
London reports outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in 11 counties. By September 18, 49,000 was paid in compensation and 1,427 cattle were slaughtered. The position is regarded as grave.
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London
Seamen Strike Provokes Fremantle Police Standoff
At Fremantle a seamen strike prompted heavy police presence to prevent violence as ships Entou and others faced intimidation. A ship’s crew and strikers clashed over access, with medical examinations arranged and a plan for further review while authorities kept crowds back.
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Fremantle
Entou
Athlers
Dante
Eaton
Sears
Ethelesses
Cvhn
Win
Lownen
Zealandia Cup Voyage Delayed by Fremantle Port Disruption
The Zealandia, scheduled to sail Saturday to West Australia via ports, is laid up as owners cancel the voyage and crew plans. About 300 to 400 passengers, many bound for the Melbourne Cup, were booked. The vessel waited at Athol Bight since November 24 before Aeneas moved to lay, laborers unloading 700 tons of cargo.
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Sydney
Weat Ametenlia
Fremantle
Athol Bight
Rlay
Dairymen's Action Ready at Call in Queensland
Brisbane reports Mr Jameson chairman of the Butter Hoard says large consignments of butter and dairy products aboard ships like the Hobson's Bay Autolycus and Ayrshire are bound for England despite a strike. Producers fear losses from dry weather and delays. most cargoes are ready at first call to preserve perishables, with support for Mr Wilson in refrigerating perishables aboard ship.
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Brisbane
Jameson
Hobson's Bay
Autolycus
Ayrshire
England
Queensland
Jamieson
J. Wilson
Gilastec
Pere
Wilson
Butter Pool
Queenstaml
Poducers
Motor Mystery: Vehicle Destroyed by Fire in Gordonvale
October 24 report from Gordonvale states a car driven by Mr. Cochrane with a Malian passenger veered off Cairns road to avoid a cow. The crash left two injured and the car burned out the same day. Police investigate the fire and earlier hospital updates confirm injuries and a second farmer, Canstynina, injured.
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Gordonvale
Cochrane
Cairns
Wu Orcupatis
Ciordonvale
Canstynina
Coghrane
Gordonvale Theatre
Ineul
Board of Trade forms new North region team
Brisbane dispatch reports W M Gillies and W J Dunstan sworn in as members of the new Board of Trade and Arbitration. President Justice Webb outlined procedures after the Arbitration Court’s abolition and suggested temporary sitings to expedite northern matters during a likely one month separation.
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Brisbane
W. M. Gillies
W. J Dunstan
Parliament House Tay
Board of Trade
Armiration
Justice Webb
J. Arbitration Court
Three waits for £2000 in New South Wales labor race
A fractured report from October 28 describes Dowokd Grant, a candidate for the Senate in New South Wales, facing scrutiny after an event at the Swale memorial. The piece notes Thanh Trebeoray and Aryltwale Parkhill as involved figures in the national assertion context.
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New South Wates
Merwin Meealel
Syathes Thanh
Areltwale Paekhill
Otereurw
National
Assereat
Fer
Alerd
EL Jaen
Coyone, Bees & Vion
Last Day in Assembly Sparks Farewell Notes and Adjournment
A transcription notes Mr. AL Le Petrie and other figures in the Federal elections era. The piece describes a strained assembly session with medical advice guiding retirement plans and political maneuvering. Speaker offers felicitations as the House adjourns for a September session.
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Bae
Drenter
Lavnehter
AL le Petrie
Te Watt
Petrie
Overseas Seamen Syndicate Protest Disrupts Brisbane Trade
In Brisbane the Oversea Seamen's Syndicate threatens to block Brit ish ships entering the port to pressure age limits and conditions. Vessels discussed include the Karron Navted and Poporia with native crews, while the Pajaro plans cargo transfers from New York before southern anchorage actions escalate.
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Brisbane
Brishane
Tuscany
Poporia
New York
Obituary of G B Osmundsen in Cairns region
The late G B Osmundsen died recently with committal on Wednesday. His funeral proceeded from J Armstrong residence MacLeod Street and drew friends from Cairns Edmonton and Hambledon. Rev Padre Smith conducted service at Martyn Street Cemetery. Floral tributes were sent by family and friends including Mrs Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Peter Fairweather and family, Mr and Mrs Walkers, Mr and Mrs Curlewis, and many others. Arrangements were handled by HW MM Svendsen Ltd.
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Che Fverad
Mirhe Ore Emile Demondses
J. Armstronu
MacLeod-street
Cairns
Edmonton
Mambledon
Padre Smith
Martyn-street
J. Armstrong
Jamil
Roberts
Peter Fairweather
Hambledon
Ll. Walkers
Curlewis
Neice
Benese
May
Hayes
Alma
Trimble
Brickhill
Brickhill; Me, Au Mra, 4. Collins and Family, Miss Prewars: Mes MeBenese
Mor
Mere Standen
Meter
Steve
Bol
Magee
Dany
Aml
HW. MM. Svendsen Ltd
Lands Act Amendment Bill Faces Stages and Third Reading
The aeremdc reading of the Lands Act Amendment Bill reached all stages including a third reading with provisions on clearing noxious weeds and penalties such as lease forfeiture. Opponents argued penalties were drastic and granted excessive ministerial power. the bill passed with one ministerial amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Oppositenata
Collins delivers efficient service and modern car pretdile care
The notice extols Collins for prompt service and modern equipment in prescription care, claiming superior quality and reliability. It asserts emergency availability every day, with emphasis on perfumery, presentation articles, and rail goods shipped to any destination.
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Collins
Collins on the Corner Phone Dialer
A fragment from a Collins corner item shows contact numbers 159 and 82 with unclear surrounding text, suggesting a classified style notice or phone reference in the corner of the page.
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Dorrigo
Bolhev
MR. McCormack
Wellington
British Welfare
Walsh and
Soceanne
Lamb
Commonwealth Police
Ante Howe
Johannsen
Reichstag
Dairymen's Action
Motor Mystery
Federal Elections
Melhourne
Centhamstastie
Threine
Iine
Iiscover
Harstop
Vic
Josue
Centry Pires
Brihane
Mrg B.osmundsen
Lake and
Shields Streets
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