Arbitration Critics Debate Standard of Extravagance
In a heated session on the arbitration system, Kerr urged wage reductions for judges and associates while opposing direct action criticism from opponents. Hartley defended expert adjudicators, Forgan Smith questioned perfection, and Vawles urged binding awards with access limits for rural workers. Taylor defended arbitration, Riordan warned of strikes, and Objections to court staff and structure dominated the discussion. The debate highlighted disputes over wages, apprenticeships, and the Court’s effectiveness in shaping industrial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Industrial Arbitration
Kerr
Valiue
Fr Diane
Arbitration Court
Hartley
Forgan
Smith
Thare
Andes
Peat
Etranest
Vawles
Couley “Party
Vowles
Ito
Stier Ae
Fletcher
Country Party
Swayne
Taylor
National Party
Riordan
Larcombe
Morgan
Mackey
Owen's Creek
Fe Vine Pen
Brennaqr
Betbington
Eac
G. Barnes
Mr. Brennan
Tex
Mr. Barnes
Brennan
Weir
Stopford
Board of Trade
Consideration of Labour Costs in Factories and Workers’ Housing
Fragmentary report notes discussion on £28,462 for labor and accommodation. Progress was reported and the House rose till tomorrow.
Duty of Leagues of Nations in Promoting Peace
Geneva September Lord Cecil warns the League of Nations must expand activities to resolve postwar feuds. He notes negotiations exist for Greco Turkish and Russia famine crises but urges decisive intervention. A Moscow and Genoa economic crisis looms as Germany risks collapse, impacting global finances.
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Geneva
Robert
Cecil
League of Nations
League
Whowlde
Russia
Genoa
Hague
Tmark
Germany
Maitland
New Zealand
Africa
Cash
America
Federal Views and Debates Over Industrial Courts in Parliament
Melbourne reports in September detail Prime Minister J Hughes questioning whether Australia should abolish Industrial Courts while preferring arbitration reform. Blair’s notice on the High Court’s Shearer case is challenged as out of order. Defence retirement bill scrutiny continues with Scullin and Massey Greene debating officer entitlements and equality on retirement terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Houses of Representatives
J. Hughes
Commonwealth
Australia
Blakeley
Juden
Shearers
Blakely
Scullin
Massey
Greene
Charlton
Scul
Mr. Watt
Mr.Sciutlin
Federal aspirants at Brisbane seek repeal of seat rule
In Brisbane on September 7, reports indicate no official announcement yet but strong belief Queensland Government plans action to repeal a state law barring any state member who resigns to contest a federal seat from later retaking their state seat. The move targets clearer path for St Forde against Higgs in Capricornia and may affect Theodore's potential federal bid. The issue revolves around federal provisions and state law conflicts, with Labour pressures and potential suppression of reform.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Mem ‘Ber
St. Forde
Capricornia
Higgs
Theodore
Labor
New Queenslanders Arrivals by the Sophocles
Brisbane dispatch notes 59 new arrivals aboard the Sophocles arriving from London today. Most travelers hail from rural England counties and seek agricultural pursuits in the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophocles
Brisbane
London
England
Australia Brisbane Inquiry Into Wardrop Death At Police Raid
Startling allegations surfaced as the inquiry continued into James Wardrop's death during a police raid on Queen Street premises. Witnesses described a chaotic encounter at Terriers Club and Tattersall's, with accounts of a baton, fleeing suspects, and a broken neck found in the yard. Police made numerous arrests and detentions as the investigation proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tarsus
James Wardrop
Ee Pent
Autt
Berarant Blackmore
Oscar’ Banter
Oscar
Ei Saepeant Warner
Yau
Sergeant Blackmore
Warner
Sergean
Blackmore
Wardro
Ort Receas
Tto
Queen Street
Terriers’ Club
Tattersall’s Club
Creek Street
Wardrop
Mae
Tatetersall
Circuit Court records in Blair court over alleged assault
In Cairns Court-House before His Honor Mr Justice Blair the Crown indicted Alfred Davis for alleged assault with intent to do bodily harm to John Crouch. Davis pleaded not guilty. Jury acquitted after 1 hour 25 minutes. Civil claim for commission over 225 pounds disputed by Bechet and Fairweather with Close Lyon Alley Davies panel. Evidence by Calder not concluded. Ace Brand Cement advertised by Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Cairns Court-House
Blair
Grown
B. A. Toss
Alfred
Davis
John Crouch
Donges
Nully
Langan
E. J. Lyon
G. Alley
M. L. Davies
R. J. Douglas
J. P. Quinn
William James Calder
Morome
British Populace Leave Smyrna Warships Taking Part
An Athens telegram reports Greek withdrawal from Smyrna with only the northern front holding as the southern army forms a fortified line from Masicki eastward. The Greek government moves cash and documents to Athens as Turkish offensive meets resistance near Akardag. Christians in evacuated districts face massacre and persecution while British warships in Smyrna evacuate residents. Venice Near East Conference invite extended. M. Goinaris to attend.
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Smyrmig
Athens
Leon
Masicki
Toe National Bank
Smyrna
A. Greel Porisentae
Akardag
London
Sranaa
Bucharest
Constantatio
Venice
M. Goinaris
Railways Profits in Wartime Era Highlighted in Brisbane
Brisbane reports the Railways commissioner quoted the President of the Chamber of Commerce noting that the railways earned a surplus of £48,650 after interest in the year ending 1915, with revenue 27.7 percent higher than 1914-15 despite wartime tensions. The speech discusses reduced hours, fewer employees per mile, and a 16.5 percent drop in goods tonnage, offset by a 41.5 percent rise in revenue per employer and a 30.5 percent cut in goods train mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Railways
Chamber of Commerce
Davidson
Queensland Chief Electoral Officer confirms federal vote date
V Turner states that federal elections will be held within the new division boundaries. New maps are expected by the 27th instant and exhibited in state post offices within weeks. Redistribution affects metropolitan areas, with minimal changes in rural divisions, and elections could not occur for several weeks.
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Briatane
Queensland
V. Turner
Metropolitain
Cork Offensive Reported with De Valera Involved
A fragmentary dispatch notes Ers kine and Childers capturing Cork with Childers wounded. London reports Colonel Oldershaw nearly completes the Sugar Commissions work. Jesveson visits France briefly before joining the Narkunda. NSW bowlers defeat Queensland 119 to 73. Theodore moves to suspend standing orders to push the Appropriation Bill through all stages in one day.
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Devalera
Golden Casket Draw Numbers and Winners
Golden Casket draw announced with first prize won by the Laird Syndicate of Adelaide Street. Followed by a sequence of numbers including 38,151 32,594 875 63,585 and others. Names and addresses partially obscured in the OCR.
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Brisbane
Laird Syndicate
Adelaide Street
Eee T
Ite
Sydney
N. Graham Syndicate
Care
South Brishae
Mixtures for farms offered by Bartims Ltd
Veep Sateen and Bartims Ltd promote farm mixtures tailored to soil and crop needs. They highlight organic content and slow acting phosphoric acid, offering Howe’s 9 11 7 and Walker’s 8 6 8 formulas with nitrogen and potash. Contact Bartims Ltd P.O. Box 60 Caling.
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Miley
Howe
Walker
Bartlims, Ltd
Sugar growers and World Markets in Public Accounts Hearing
Mr Pritchard before the Public Accounts Committee cites sugar industry figures in Australia. Witness says 271,805 acres of sugar in Queensland and outlines price disparities with Java and Cuba. He warns loss of twelve million pounds if the industry collapses, notes wage growth since 1914, and urges measures to preserve industry and worker conditions. The committee adjourns to Friday.
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Melbourne
Geo
Henry Pritchard
Public Accounts Committee
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Australia
England
Java
Cuba
Queensland
Prowse
Witness
Fleming
Assault on Mr Jones at Townsville court hearing
Acting PM presided as William Sheppherd, tea merchant, faced assault charges in front of the Post Office on August 5. G P Ryan represented the complainant and W Roberts appeared for the defendant. Evidence tied to the Carnival disqualification fallout. defendant convicted and fined £1 10s plus costs, with 24 days in gaol default.
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Townsville
We Billie
P.M
William Sheppherd
Merchant
al J
C.] Jones
G. P. Ryan
Wilson, Ryan and Grose
W. Roberts
Lea Leu
Chia
Cuesss’ Banil
Charters Towers
Carnival
Cairns Passenger Fined For Traveling Without Ticket
Joseph Collins appeared in the police court at Townsville for traveling aboard a steamer from Cairns without a ticket. He pleaded guilty saying he only came to see a friend and did not intend to reach Townsville. He was fined 10 shillings and ordered to pay £1 10s fare, with four days in default. He asked the P M to wire his Cairns employer for funds to cover the fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Canberra
Cairns
Joseph Collins
Tie
P.M
Poison Liquor Deaths Surge in New York Restaurants
A report records sixty eight deaths and eleven more in New York from poison wood alcohol in illicit liquor. Victims include men and women. many are blind or seriously ill. Police fear the list will grow as poisonous liquor remains widespread, possibly traced to a female restaurant operator.
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Legislative ‘Assembly
Juttice McCawley
Leagues OF ‘Nations
MR. Hughes
Rove
Rerere
Sergeamist
Justice Blair
Samuel Allen & Sons
Rokucobes
Hiscenrj
Commissioner's Review
Singh
Dante
Auatralian
Mr Pritchard
MR. "Jones
Towers
Cerom Our
Craig
Chemiai
Boland'’s. Ltd
Taylor's Eye-witness
Boston
Durham
Boland’s Ltd
Kodaks
Kodalee
Alec
Moynahan
Abbott ‘Street
Ehone
Asi Useganasa Abder
P.O. Box
Aeagananaaasensoe
Post Limited
Hlorees
Wake Street
Cairn BO
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