Gas Bill Debate Delayed in Legislative Council
Brisbane September 13 The Legislative Council heard Mr Hamilton move the second reading of the Gas Bill and explain its provisions. The debate was adjourned until Tuesday as Mr Leahy opposed the measure arguing it would threaten representative government. The discussion then shifted to the Initiative and Referendum Bill with further moves made before six o'clock.
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Brisbane
Legislative Council
Hamilton
Leahy
Representative Governen
Howe
Meatworks reintroduction and Commonwealth Powers bill debated
In a tense session, Me Handser moved to reintroduce the Meatworks bill while Talmie proposed amendments restricting acquisition. The amendment passed and the bill was reintroduced as the Premier sought to advance the Commonwealth powers measure through the House amid lengthy discussion and a postponed order. The second reading was moved for the Commonwealth War Powers bill and carried after debate on closure. Only 28 members attended.
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Brisbane
Hanser
Talmie
Bridges
Beil
Hause
Debates on Industrial Arbitration Bill Progress in Parliament
The House debated the Industrial Arbitration Bill with motions to report it to the House and to repeal the Industrial Peace Act. Premier Tolmie and Mr Macartney argued about reform, divisions followed, and the amendment was defeated 34 to 14.
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Tolmie
Talmie
Macartney
Corser
Segr
Amendme
The Sins of Society at Palace Theatre Tonight
Palace Theatre presents a charity concert for Monicas Convert Beil ing fund starting at 30 pm. The story follows Marion and her sweetheart in a melodrama with Ferrers and Seton, amid theatrical scandals and romance, with a special feature on Tuesday night called The Bridge or The Bigger Man.
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Palace Theatre
Monica
Beiling
Totton
Iso
Merion and Cwentelin
Madame D'Oreille
Marion
Tara
Ferrers
Seton
Mary
March
Rim Matene
Metro
West
Red Rage
The Circus of Death at Cairme Poeatre Teat Sight
The new moving picture event titled The Circus of Death draws crowds with a sensational story of heirs and royal intrigue. A premiere night features public reception, prominent reviews, and a notable pre-show air of scandal as producers tout the thriller to wartime audiences.
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Cairme
Moving Picture World
Sore Witha
Ernst
Core of Teeth Impresses Sellout Audience at Calles Theatre
A late show at Calles Theatre drew a packed house with the film Core of Teeth. Reviewers praised its dramatic pacing and the performance of lead actor Jmeet Pee, noting the night’s unprecedented reception in the local film scene.
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Calles Theatre
Correspondence Opinions Reflect Reader Voices
Readers share varied views on current affairs in a weekly correspondence column. The letters express personal opinions on topics affecting the community and public discourse.
Butter Bungle Sparks Dairying Debate With Minister
A letter to the editor criticizes the Minister for Agriculture over butter pricing and policy. The writer accuses the minister of favoring wholesale trade, branding cooperatives and factories as bandits while sidelining local retailers and producers. The exchange highlights tensions within Queensland dairy policy and ministerial actions.
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Lennon
Maetgerati
Queensland
Sreuis
Tre Game
Butter policy sparks clash over export and disposal
A lengthy debate questions the ministry's handling of butter stock, alleging excess seizure and forced sale. It cites Mr Lennon and officials pushing second grade butter for export to New South Wales while critics demand fair pricing and disposal to aid farmers and consumers.
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Unitested
Tote Press
Lennon
London
Leapon
Othia
Tia Pride
Sentrade
New South Wales
Fuem Bulletin
Send-off at Muwgaea in a Perilous Night
An unclear notice describes a send off ceremony for Private Herbert Beitge Paarpe and others. The passage references private plans, attendants, and a later race event with names such as Harriet, Bers, Wethee, Denne, Mire, and Tans.
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Muwgaea
Beitge
Perpernas
Tidtel
Peidge
Tans
Brig
Achasl Feek
Sentria
Fragmented War Time Social Text From Northern District Patriotic Fund
A garbled OCR passage describes a community patriotic effort with references to a cardroom, raffles, and donations. It mentions Mrs. Ward and Miss Willis directing events, sums in pounds and shillings, and committee members, with a focus on fundraising and local participation.
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Cardron
Mies
Tim
Mr. T. Merzee
Said Willis
Mra Ward
Willie
Corm
Bamiebell
Mam Willa
Mra
Wismad
AtmeDea
Wulie
Kibo
Wits
Cate
Wales
Comming
Peter
Townsville Movements Amid Coastal Travel Notices
Regional notes report residents leaving Townsville for Brisbane Charters Towers Cairns and southern destinations by Kuranda Mourilyan Ropaura and Keyara services. A Lieut Colonel McIntosh and Rev Father Phelom travel north from Brisbane while locals return from Tully River and South Jolusione districts. medical and railway staff are cited among widespread movement.
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McIntosh
Queensland
Brisbane
Mourilyan
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