Atherton Labour Row and Antarctic Explorer Critique
A long letter to the editor from Russell River Babinda criticizes an AWU organizer called an Antarctic explorer after a dispute at Atherton Main Roads. The writer alleges betrayal of the local committee, supports a no confidence vote, and notes a Babinda episode. The piece discusses pay, an efficiency book, and a tool sharpener dispute with Mr. McRae.
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An Awu
Atherton Main Roads
A.W.U
Polas
Babinda
Atherton
J. D. Yours
Rheinhold
McRae
Sam Weller
Wilkinson
Farmers fear Labour socialisation plans in Brisbane talk
A rural reader lampshades Labor’s Red objective to socialise industry distribution and exchange. He questions the Premier’s stance while noting a dairy farmers’ combines scheme and a Brisbane conference pledge. He warns farmers to seek clear government intent before elections and laments civic debate limits.
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Newa Colunnes
Parmyra
Brisbane
Théodore
Sydney
Australian Labor Party
Theodore
Readers dispute Main Road Board notes critique
A correspondent criticizes Atherton Main Roads conflict coverage and details a transfer of workers from Tunisfail to Atherton. He claims Rheinhold assigned a blacksmith and striker from P.F.1., causing work disruption at Peeramon and delaying Atherton projects.
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Atherton
Shackleton
Seaiown
Mr. Rheinhold
P.F.1
Tunisfail
Peeramon
Emmett Wade
Genner Ware
Rheinhold
Rheinhald
Benefit of Prohibition Debate In Letters to the Editor
A reader cites quotes by Margot Asquith and notes from the Westminster Gazette on drinking in America versus under license. The letter cites a New Zealand education report denying alcohol as food, claims of rising drug addiction in London, Ontario’s Prohibition effects, and Canadian conviction figures to argue for or against Prohibition.
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Sin—Mra
Margot Asquith
Westminster Gazettee
America
New Zealand
Department of Education
London
Ontario
Toronto Board of Trade
Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Beland
House of Commons
Diry
Montreal
British Columbia
Rev A I Conibear rescues boy from Portsmouth harbor
The Rev A I Conibear of Portsmouth dived into Portsouth harbor to save an eleven year old boy named Albert Lester who had fallen into the water. He was awarded the bronze life-saving medal of the St John Ambulance for gallantry in trying to save a workman who fell seventy yards down the Tir pentarys shaft.
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A. I. Conibear
United Methodist
Portsmouth
Port South Harbor
Wam Albert Lester
Soarten
Arys Co
Pont En
St. John Ambulance
Tirpentarys
Ideal Athletes How Many Games Should We Learn
The piece explores the value of mastering multiple sports. It notes indoor and outdoor options for wet weather, contrasts sports that are closely related with those that are opposites, and discusses how skill in one game affects ability in another. It highlights golf as distinct from other games.
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Beale
Crichton
E Crawley
London
Mail
Golf and other sports linked by old superstition clash
A Woolwich court case notes a Chinese flag goer fined for importing opium and resin. The article discusses sport cross training, arguing that playing multiple games can sharpen skills rather than hinder main focus.
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