Turbulent Times Highlight Early War News And Policy Debates
A chaotic UK style dispatch reports air raids and naval actions with casualties, captures, and strategic moves as the Blues fail under pressure while Reds advance. It notes army maneuvers, aircraft activity, and supply tensions alongside political debates on defense, policing, and labour unrest. The piece mentions Harland & Wolff shipyard issues, ministers’ stances, and policy debates tied to national security and industry protection. The text also covers Moon phases, weather, and miscellaneous societal notices, creating a snapshot of wartime home-front and governance concerns.
Carriage Fire Delays Express at Colwyn Bay
The Trish express was halted at Colwyn Bay after a carriage fire. A group of Stockhorst College students were rescued, with one boy severely injured after jumping from the car. Seven others suffered burn injuries as officials responded. London reports note new protective measures amid hydroplate experiments and potential bomb-avoidance methods.
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London
Trish
Colwyn Bay
Stockhorst College
Earthquake Effects Reported in Vancouver
London reports the Turkish Ambassador in England announcing the latest quake affecting Vancouver. The notice mentions tremors and potential aftershocks observed in the Canadian city. A Canadian star team and an ice hockey tour in Australia are also referenced in the muddled dispatch.
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London
England
Vancouver
AN Star Tee Hockey Imu
Australia
Arrival, Warnings, and a River Incident in Chicago
The text notes a person arriving in Chicago amid warm receptions on a Canadian tour. A collision occurred when the Kalomo steamer’s proximity led the Charlotte Fenton to hit it, tossing Burdon and a deck hand named Jhaski into the river. Burdon was rescued while Jhaski disappeared. Melbourne reports Perth steamer safe after sheltering from a storm in Sealer's Cove.
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Kalomo
Asiatics
Charlotte Fenton
Burdon
Jhaski
Sor Een
Melbourne
Wilson
Perth
Sealer’s Cove
Elections tribunal continues in Maryborough vote challenges
The Elections tribunal session in Maryborough debated challenges to votes for Mabel Evelyn Brundell and Mary May Parr tied to residency and eligibility. Additional votes for Mitchell were allowed before the session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Maryborough
Mabel Evelyn Brundel
Mitchell
Mary May Parr
Tommorrow
Shipping a Capt Michle ase and port list
Shipping report lists crews and ports with names including A H Anderson Stewart Clarke Tyrie Hosser Grant Mesers A H Anderson Olive C E Pemberton Milling en Colquhon Nicol Steele Dodd Doolan Bishop Murray and 25 aboard. Burns Philp and Co Ltd agents. September 18 marriageable from Townevile Howard Smith Co Ltd agents.
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Michlease
A. H. Anderson
Stewart
Clarke
Tyrie
Hosser
Grant
Mesers
A. Hi. Anderson
J. Olive
C. E. Pemberton
J. Millingen
Colquhon
L. N. Nicol
E. B. Steele
L. A. Dodd
J. W. Doolan
Bishop Murray
Burns Philp and Co., Ltd
Townevile
Howard Smith Co, Ltd
Passage List From Kuranda Route Aboard Jurns Philp Agency
Fragmentary OCR notes list passengers including Mestamen Finseer Andersen Masera Bourke Lap raik Millingen Doolan Gilies 4ten Stewart Morris Purcell and four steerage aboard a voyage. Mentions Jurns Philp and Co Ltd as agents with Sept 15 date and other unread items.
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Kuranda
Widdieten
Townaville
Mestamen Finseer
Andersen
Masera
Cimdersen
Bourke
Lapraik
Millingen
Doolan
Gilies
Stewart
Morris
Purcell
Jurns Philp, and Co. Ltd
Marlon
Queensland Premier presses plan to abolish sugar excise and bounty
The Queensland Premier informs the Australian Prime Minister that abolishing both excise and bounty on the sugar industry is the preferred solution. He urges action this session to avoid unrest and notes willingness to support measures restricting Asiatic labor and extending Industrial Boards to field and mill hands. He cites support from Sugar Manufacturers Association for millers paying new levies if excise and bounty end.
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Australan
Fsbor
Pooinus
Speaker Willis
Commonwealth
Astore Department
Customs
Oldurate
O'Malley
Roberts
Defence
New South Wales
Griffey
Griffith
Elson
Queensland
Australia
Chief Secretary
Brisbane
Yur
Idustry
Avertralia
Dustry
White
M.la
Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
Bundaberg
Between France and England A Witty Satirical Exchange
A humorous narrative contrasts French and English manners and wit, citing Jowett and a joke about Paradise gates. It recalls a French philosopher on dozens of religions and one sauce, noting the satire’s charm and the Worcestershire link to a rival condiment.
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France
England
Monkewr
John Bull
Jowett
Balliol
Paradise
Hell
Marie Francsia
Sugar excise and bounty policy debated by authority
Fragmentary report discusses sugar excise and bounty abolition with arguments about primary industries, competition with protected sectors, and trade stance. It notes reliance on an official opinion and mentions changes in protection and wages amid a free trade stance.
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Commonwealth
Cheap Improved Properties for Sale by Drap
Auctioneer lists multiple suburban properties in Victoria Street Draper area. Details include six room houses two years old with kitchens, stoves, tanks and outbuildings. parcels on Severin Victoria and Upward streets with fenced blocks. several small cottages and larger lots offered with subdivision options and prices from 95 to 560 pounds. Continuous notes of allotments, sections, and corner parcels.
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Victoria
Draper Street
Coo
Severin
Asemore
Cairns Show At Melbourne House On Abbott Street
A Cairns event notices Melbourne House on Abbott Street as the MRA presents a show on Thursday and Friday featuring performers Migebe Wyandra and others. Miss Smit and Mikinery are also listed in the program.
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Abbott Street
Cairns
Teehee
Migebe Wyandra
Esi
Hor al
Miss Smit P Mikinery
Printed and Published by Cala Post Publisher
Printed and published by T Edward Gardinr for the Cala Post re. bi goer fom ono oo Irion Ofte.
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T Edward Gardinr
Cala Post
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Schweppes Sparkling Ginger Ale
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Wedmendin
Amies
Low
Otter
Gjinerlay
Clater
Thei
Harland & Wolff
Queen's Isled Benery
Stork Deermes
Pani
Dows
Per Preere Cam
Long Champ
Paris
Lecagneux
Evillacoubton
THE
RISI
Salonika
Moltek Brass
William Morrison
Board of Inebriety
Gaynor
Stevenson
Alabama
A.m
Sett Soc
Megger
National
Witral Life Association of
Australasia
Frar Nitice
Ulster
Lisha
Eiven Priegen
George Lisha
Keen
Abbott Strept
5.5
Limerick
Enfield
Lee Metford
Sir George Reid
America
Chicago
Ugh Seat
Public Service Board
Atention of
Eskema
Ts Rvr
Eee
John Boland
Lake Street
State
Mr. Griffith Ha
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