Railway strike halts traffic to Port Augusta and Adelaide
A severe railway strike paralyzed services across South Australia with engineers firemen and drivers ceasing work. The Federal Railway Commissioner rejected a proposed settlement urging continued adherence to the award, causing prolonged stoppages at Port Augusta Port Augusta gates and trackage to Adelaide with scarce passenger movement and resumed services uncertain.
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Josv
Federal Railrway
Justice Lowers
Whch
Acteol
Boway
Port Amunista
Sioner
Crse
Adelaide
Port Augusta
Elie
Sol Australian Railway Department
Western Austral
Queensland Parliament Update on Bills and Referendum Debates
In the council today discussions covered the Stock Food bill along with the Jetatwe and Referendum topic. The Workers' Memes Mil was amended and sent to the Assembly after a first reading while the Settlement Hell and the Far News Bill underwent initial consideration.
Brisbane Legislative Assembly Debates on Liquor Act and Main Roads
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debated the Liquor Act Amendment Bill with McCormack and Hewett, considering state control versus nationalisation and compulsory preferential voting. The discussion touched on compensation, potential state takeover, and the timing of elections, including references to May polls and October decisions. The Main Roads Bill was also discussed, outlining funding shares, construction, and lease considerations.
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Brisbane
Assembly
McCormack
Hewett
Senate
Parnes
Brraenes
Vo Uceles
Roel
Soldiers in a Rage at Cemetery Fracas
A riot erupts as soldiers surged into a cemetery destroying property and injuring workers. Police and guards struggle to arrest several men while others flee amid chaos and reports of alcohol liquor. Witnesses describe a tense scene with shouting and confrontations as authorities move to restore order.
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Siewcastle
Tetley
Cetetery
Mr. Birch
Ory
Australian Laborer Sentenced in High Court Conspiracy Case
In Brisbane on Oct 29 the Supreme Court heard Johannes Tilanus and Philip Holeberzer charged with conspiring to steal documents of His Majesty to obtain money by fraud. Ver dicts found Holeberzer guilty while Tilanus sought leniency citing military service and illness. Sentences included hard labor and fines with conditions for good behavior.
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Brisbane
Supreme Court
Iosannee Tianos
John Frederck Holeberger
Tice Real
Anne
Tianus
Ewitty
Holzberger
Prishane
Johannes Tilanus
Philip Holeberzer
Tilanus
Australia
Germany
Pffice Keal
Titanus
ALP
Budget Surplus Reported With Major Rail and Tax Details
The Victorian State Treasurer tabled the budget showing a slight surplus for 1919 with revenue and expenditure near balance. Key items include increased army concessions and roads spending, a rail deficit, and a rising public debt. Projections for the current year expect a small surplus, no new taxes, and irrigation plans near Mafra tied to the sugar beet industry. The treasurer warns electors that Commonwealth per capita revenue withdrawals will raise State costs within a year.
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Melbourne
Sure
Wiscop
Civengess
Mafira
Codmedeen
Froom
Victoria
Commonwealth
Darwin Railways Clerks Demand Faster Salary Increases
In Darwin industrial trouble grows as the Railways Department clerical section pushes for quicker pay rises promised months ago. The dispute mirrors previous wage delay and concerns monitoring by the Darwin branch of the association aligned with the WU.
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Darwin
Railways
Liemits
W.U
Sinn Feiners Escape From Strangeways Gaol
London dispatch reports six Sinn Fein prisoners escaped from Strangeways Gaol Manchester aided by a confederate who threw a rope ladder over the wall The fugitives bound and warned a warder then locked him in and cried not forget to come in more The incident shows persistent nationalist activity in Britain today
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London
CSR Company Half Yearly Meeting Highlights in Sydney
The Colonial Sugar Refining Company held its half yearly meeting in Sydney. Directors reported a strong dividend on all shares, noted high interest rates and uncertain long term outlook, and discussed wage trends, output aims, and government interference affecting coal mining and transport costs. A London representation was approved to address colonial investors.
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Sydney
Colonal Suewreeting Co
Warlebie
Austra
London
Java
Babinda Strike Prolonged as Labour Demands Escalate
Meetings of the AW L I continue to be held on Thursdays in response to a strike at the mill. The union pressed for higher pay during the smoke‑oh period and for full-day payment for a carrier, with government concessions partially granted before backing down again. The strike is now indefinitely prolonged as authorities reconsider.
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Aw.l
Te Mill
Refutime
Mall
Government faces vote on aliens file amendment
In the Commons Mr Bonar Law explained the government plan after a negative vote on the Aliens File. The proposal would enable French pilots to bring ships on haven and Grimey, but the government was beaten by its own trends and considered removing the measure.
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London
Commons
Bonar Law
Imperial Australia faces postwar costs and labor reform
The Australian government plans to extend wartime measures into peacetime, tighten anti profiteering actions, and seek constitutional powers to stabilize prices and wages. Prime Minister Hughes appeals for unity as he notes war’s end but warns of ongoing shortages, shipping gaps, and industrial unrest requiring decisive policy. The piece highlights Labor party tensions, international labor issues, and calls for fair shares between labor and capital.
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Henpno
Poly
Heches
Mastrala
Australia
P Core
Lata
Labor Party
Hughes
Labor Organisation
Australes
Chee Lator
Washington
Trahan Labor
Lahore
International Labor
Mwiateon 1
Australis
W Ho
Neenetund
South Australa
Queeneland
Aryl
Commonwealth
Pearce Returns to Perth Civic Reception After England Visit
Pearce returned from England aboard the Osterly and was given a civic reception at Perth Town Hall. In an interview he stated he would not travel to Melbourne before the Federal elections. The minister spoke at length about her mission to England and the related diplomatic aims.
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Perth
Semato- Pearce
England
Osterly
Lay
Melbourne
Dewnptyy Psstion
Australia’s Coat Must Be Cut According to Cloth
London reports Admiral Sir Regul Henderson criticizes Jellicoe’s telegraphed report while praising him as an able organizer. Henderson says Australia should not lavish on arms but develop main resources, building railways to the coast to increase seafaring and population growth despite financial strain.
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London
Reginab Henderson
Lord Jellicoe
Henderson
Australia
Ty Severy
Paser
Particu Berly
Aed Encourar
Church Union Moves in Brisbane Synod Unanimously
In Brisbane the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations push toward union at the Synod meeting. A motion to support the union on a specified basis was carried unanimously, with another motion urging action on the plan also approved. The text mentions local stalls and vendors near Hospital Hill, but details are unclear.
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Brisbane
Methodia Synod
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Pode
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Towday
Todr
Manchester
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Mayeshiba
Lake Street
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Parke Davis
Booth
W. A. Collins
Chemist
Lake Streft, Cairne
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