Controversy Over Racing Bill Dominates Queensland Assembly
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debates on the proposed control of racing in Queensland. Opposition figures accuse the government of corruption and outside influence amid calls for accountability related to funding, electoral rolls, and alleged bribe attempts. The session features sharp exchanges among Mr. Morgan, Mr. Vowles, Mr. Pease, and others as the race bill stalls.
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Justice Department
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Queensland
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Wren
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Bama
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Morgan
Anaes
Ore
Mr. Pollock
Mr. Vowls
Mr. Vowles
Pollock
Gore
Vowles
Tattersall
Yom
Pease
Mullan
Voutes
Labor Party
Wote
Atand
Mae Tease
P,plu
Country Party
Deli
Brand
Mr. Riordan
Riordan
Tease
Taylor
Fletcher
Green
Fry
Tesus
Queen Street
Irish Rebels Active Report Exhumation of Leader
London reports say Free State troops repulsed rebels in Mayo ambushes while rebels lost equipment and eight prisoners. A sensational Dublin rumor claimed exhumation of a late leader and arrests of a doctor and two nurses. Telegraph lines cut, Dublin communications disrupted.
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Mayo
Accion
Yorkshire Post
Dublin
Issles
Ireland
Iris Ara Dee
Amy
Dail
Sept
Lowne
Geet
Rene Cork
Lemdon
Waterford
Ligeetick
Cork
Devalera
Childer
Eleven deaths from wood alcohol in Tokio reported
The notes report eleven deaths from wood alcohol in Tokio. The case against Mary Hague licensee of the Carlton Hotel Townsville for alleged Sunday trading was dismissed. Police Commissioner Short departed on an inspection tour of the North and will be absent about three weeks. A Melbourne message says jockey Arthur Nieman who rode Seal King in the Sandown Park Plate was found not guilty and discharged.
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Tokio
Mary Hague
Carlton Hotel
Townsville
Short
Melbourne
Arthur Nieman
Seal King
Terrible Tragedy Follows Neighbourly Quarrel in York
A quarrel between two families ends in a father firing birdshot at the Usster family on their verandah. Three children die, including a sixteen year old girl, another girl is fatally wounded, and two more young sons are seriously hurt.
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York
Std. Carolina
Usster
Lloyd George and the League Visit Possibility
London reports Mr. Lloyd George may spend part of his holiday in Geneva with plans to visit the league if he decides to go. No formal decision yet, but the stay or departure remains under consideration.
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London
Lloyd George
Tomore
Ceenewa
Pirates' Huge Haul On Steamer Changeha Raid
In Sydney the Changeha reported pirates boarded a steamer near Hong Kong. 180 passengers were relieved of valuables. A Chinese watchman and a resisting passenger were wounded. Pirates disarmed the crew and loaded luggage onto three junks before fleeing as the Fok Hoi continued.
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Sydney
Changeha
Ho Nng
Fok Hoi
Sanmun
Cotton Prices and Mr Gillies on the Guarantee
Mr Gillies discusses government guarantees for cotton prices after July 31 1853 and the impact on growers. He endorses the Governor General’s advice that fifty acres of well tended cultivation provide a fair living, with larger areas risking lower prices in the global market.
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Gillies
Amalgamation Ties Old SFOs to New Chronicle Era
In Toowoomba Sept B a merger links the Toombaro niche and Da Pana firms with Caserta interests while Andrew pa gains influence at the Chronicle. The Gazette side links sever as Ce th ae-cata part of 4 aoe Wales with Gazett severs, as Ta e pioneers journalism.
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Toowoombs
Twoomba Roniche
Tae
Chronicle
Allegations of outside influence in Australian oil search
A Ballarat conference passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to conduct exhaustive inquiries into claims that wealthy oil interests used money and influence to hinder oil discoveries in Australia and the mandated territories of New Guinea. It also called for greater private enterprise support via leases and noted suspected moves by Persian Oil Company and federal ministers to block oil development.
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Melbourne
Ballarat
Australia
New Guinea
Burgess
Persian Oil Company
Guinea
Reorganisation Moves in Brisbane Tax Office
Brisbane records indicate executive approval for a reorganisation in the land and income tax office. No permanent officer changes. six temporary posts ended and several new positions created, including chief inspector and officer in charge of valuation and appeals branches.
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Brisbane
Pringgal
The Channel Swim Ends in Fresh Setback
London reports another failure as Morris fails after swimming four miles from Dover due to continuous seas. An upcoming furniture auction sale is announced for Wednesday by Mr J G Hoare at Abbotsot Rectory Street detailing the Harris household effects and other items to be sold.
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London
Morris
Dover
J. G. Hoare
Abbote St
Harris
Cairns Chamber Eyes New Cotton District Prospects
Cairns Chamber of Commerce discusses converting land from Kuranda to Mareeba into a cotton growing region with leaders noting vast potential. Plans include sending Field Assistant G Wise Tolgs to inspect viability as a commercial proposition and to arrange support, with funding and campaign concerns raised by members.
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Cairns
Presa
Warner
Mr. James
Mr. Warner
James
Bey
China
Mr. Warne
H. J. James
W. Montgomerie
F. C. Horel
Skeen
H. Warner
A. Campbell
Secretar
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PARES
Menace of Austria Dominates League of Nations Assembly
London reports from Geneva describe Austria's pitiable condition and European misery seen as a rising threat. Signor Mott thanks God for a forum to tackle the problem referred by London premiers. Norway's Dr Nanpen warns Europe’s ruin endangers neutral states. Ex ambassador Bendorf cautions against allowing a chaos at Europe’s cultural heart.
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London
Australian Press Association
Geneva
Austria
Europe
Assembly of League of Nations
Signor Mott
League
Conference of Premiers
Nanpen
Norway
Ais
Pis
Bendorf
Better gold yield from Mount Morgan reopening reported
Brisbane reports rising Queensland gold output tied to Mount Morgan reopening. August yield reached 8077 fine ounces valued around £?, up from 1413 ounces (£6.02) a year earlier. Eight months to August total 43826 ounces valued at £196,163, showing strong increase over last year. Other mines noted include Towers and Cosion with varied outputs.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Gympie
Mount Morgan
Cane Prices Act amendment proposal in Brisbane assembly
In Brisbane on September day Mr Gillies announced his intention to introduce a Bill to amend the Cane Prices Acts in certain particulars.
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Brisbane
Gillies
Greeks face heavy losses as Smyrna drive continues
Reports say Kemalists gain in Asia Minor with Greek forces battered and armistice likely automatic. Allied marines guard Smyrna consulates while King Constantine reportedly leaves Athens. Venice talks loom as Near East tensions rise and evacuation proceeds.
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Smyrna
Asia Minor
Constantine
Athena
Venice
Angora
Paris
Constantinople
Athens
Angoran
Karyna
Copmenies-Ieoo
Petit Parisien Seutis
Commissioniera
Thrace
Seeanee Ars
T Ia
Aris
Tricoupis
Dardanelles
Ti Ia
Britain
France
Turkey
Ahe
Im Londom
Erein
Ign
Monster plane built by US Army Air Service
Washington reports the Army and Air Service have created a monster bombing plane capable of dropping a 10 000 pound bomb and cruising within a 1400 mile radius. The craft has a 127 foot wingspan, six Liberty engines, and a top speed around 100 miles per hour.
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Washington
Army and Air Service
Lave
Boland's store slashes prices on large range of goods
Boland's Ltd runs exceptionally large price reductions across a wide stock including Jin oil baize shelves, calico, Madras muslin, gloves, hoses, overcoats, sweaters, caps, silk, ginghams, linings and many more. Sale prices are given beside each item with numerous quantity lots and assorted sizes.
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Boland
Madapolam
Mogley
Lemon Js
Strike Clouds Clear and Meeting to Ratify Peace Talks
Chicago report states a workers committee will meet Monday to ratify tentative agreements with Eastern Railways and local merchants. The Innisfail Show Martin’s at Exchange Hotel Sample Rooms will host displays from September 11 to 25 featuring men’s outerwear and accessories following union negotiations.
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Eastern Railways
Martin's
Exchange Hotel
Innisfailsm
Linote
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