Turbulent Brisbane politics delay proroguing Parliament
Brisbane reports a murky political scene as Theodore returns to Australia. Expectation of a prorogation and potential dissolution fuels party strategy and a looming election. Debate centers on a London loan and rival tactics, with LWW propaganda whispers adding to the tension. The industrial outlook worsens as waterside unions resist overseas freight, threatening port operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Theodore
Mr. Theodore
Adelaide
Fihelly
London
Perth
Frisbane
Furope
Queensland
LWW
Strizh 8
New South Wales
Waterside Federation
Melbourne
No overtime embargo divides waterfront unions in Brisbane
The Sranch of the Waterside Federation reportedly backs a no overtime embargo but dissent exists among longshoremen who earn high pay from overtime. The Trades Hall Council plans a crisis committee to prepare for waterfront disruption, signaling a possible election time strike tactic in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sranch
Waterside Federation
Trades Hall Council
A. E. Josephs
Queen Street
Brisbane
Youngest daughter of Reid laid to rest at Bartle Frere
A brief note reports the burial of Mr G M Reid's youngest daughter in Bartle Frere cemetery, with illness described as a short diphtheria case. It notes low turnout of visiting hands from a South John Stone excursion and mentions upcoming Italian residents festival with Town Band expected. Several local children show sickness from severe colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M Reid
Bartle Frere
South John
Stone
Cairns Post Quotations from Mr A H Clarke 1920
Cairns Post presents a list of quotations for stocks and mining shares dated Tuesday September 7 1920. Entries include Adelaide Steamships Australian Drew Atherton Butter F Bowen Consolidated Coal British Broken Hill and many others with bid and price figures in shillings and pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clarke
Broke
Cairne
Adelaide
Atherton
Bowen Consolidated Coal
Broken Hill
Ini Mai
S Barns, Philp & Co
Philp & Sea
Clark's Gold Mine
Carms Timber
Carma Wequres
Edo
Cairms Gas
Etna May Deeps
Edna May Centrals
Gilmore
Great Northern
Hampden
Howard Smith
Leuana Consols
Kitchemer
Paids
Lode Hill
Mt. Cuthbert
Mt. Lyell
Mt. Morgan
Macdonald Kitchefer
Oakes
Oaks
N.L
Ora Bay Plantations
Q. National Bank
St. Mungo
Tyrconnell
Con
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Monster Winter End
Galore
Jack & Newell Ltd
CBA & Herberton
API
Toren
Tan P. Morley
Wensat
Tarzali Hotel
Spence Street
Cairns
Severin Street
Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
Sydney
CUR aIi
House of Economy
Anthony Horderns
Ee Ee Horderns
N.S.W
Anthony Hordern & Sons Ltd
Bexcefield Hill
Hardy’s
Marconi School of Wireless
Clarence Street
Post
Herald
Cairns Post
Gdeadrick Limited
Spence ST. Cairns
Newmarket Hotel
Lise
Monarch Typewriter
Walter Office Appliance CO
Desmond Chambers
Adelaide ST. Brisbane
J. Dan
Mercer
Babinda
Maconochie Bros. Ltd
ST. Mary’s Convent of Mercy
Cookiows
Ee Ee
Dents Neovilants
Endeavor
Gti
Gos Sooms
Ueembvactic Cok Santana
Melrose & Fenwick, Ltd
Sheridan-Steer
Railway
Sustion
Camus
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