Wharf chaos still reigns as owners act
Melbourne reports labour turmoil on the waterfront with owners calling for immediate port advertising for voluntary labor to keep ships moving. A special ALCP emergency committee meeting is planned to consider a united response involving Watersiders Federation Seamen’s Union and other unions. The Federal Government pledges a bill to protect non union labour as a crisis looms in Canberra.
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Melbourne
ALCP
Canberra
ML Bence
Cairns Pick Up End of Faction Fight
The report notes yesterday's engagement with labor forces and a pledge that peace will be lasting. Port workers hoped for recovery opportunities after recent setbacks as several vessels left Cairns for various duties and others sought other work.
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Cairns
Rotary system debate sidelines Cairns shipowners
Commonwealth Steamship Liner Association chairman J Lyon says the switch to a rotary system applies only to Cairns where the present award allows it. Shipowners insist on compliance and the right to select labour. Port Douglas and Port Denglis face possible effects as watersiders resist Beeby award instructions amid union tensions.
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Howe
Panisiai
Laveinda Ofeént
Bowen
Port Douglas
Port Douglas, Likeairs
Paort
Pick-Up at Innisfail Sparks Two Gangs Clash
Two waterside gangs were chosen at Mourilvan Harbor for a borrowing task with a meeting held afterward. The Innisfail branch of the Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association issued a press statement arguing against a rotary system unless included in the award. No final outcome was disclosed.
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Innisfail
Isfail
Mourilvan Harbor
Amien
Cortmonwealth Steamship Owners’ Assoion
Innis Fail
Goondiwail Mourilkan
Engagemeint
Uy Wilersiders
Cooktown's Plight and Premier Help Questioned
Canberra reports the Prime Minister gave notice of a bill on imperial trade and interstate commerce while referencing distress in Cooktown. He noted letters from residents at Cooktown Catlins about isolation, waterside access, and food supply restrictions, and said he had wired the Premier to seek Commonwealth action.
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Canberra
House of Representatives Mathas
Mo Net
Cooktown
Catlins
Waterside
Tromble
Commonwealth
Askin
Union and volunteers brace refactor ports struggle
A Melbourne meeting notes Overseas Shipping representatives Association instructing to advertise for labor under the Torley Award at ports. Wartersiders Federation to place only their workers. but acceptance limited. Complications noted as ports like Adelaide face shifting cargo and possible use of free labor.
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Melbourne
Cy Nets
Mle
Waterside Federation
Mrr
J. Morris
Eamslip
Ate
Endromery
Wartersiders’ Federation
Adelaidy
Iirport
Bellavy
Stewart
Volunteers Organise for Mainten and Order in Adelaide
In Adelaide on September 19 a meeting of leading businessmen formed a body to maintain order and essential services in emergencies. They announced that a thousand volunteers are already pledged to support the undertaking and a volunteer depot will open today for city volunteers to be classified.
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Adelaide
Ias Maintenand Order
Deadlock in Brisbane as union delegates miss meeting
In Brisbane on September 19 a mass meeting of watersiders failed to resolve the dispute as delegates fail to attend. The absence of AW Thinkionsonm, Moe PO Artin, Hankinson, and Arthur raises questions about the conference and the union's plans. Melbourne delegates and shipowners' talks continue with uncertainty about the full attendance and decisions.
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Prisbane
Lia
Eatie Ty
Watersiders
Musering
Houndary- Yrvet
Wsmgl Riok
Trades
Leeby Agward
Brisbane
Maitin
Melbourne
Lyisprotes
Trades and Labor Counel
Qhieenshiad
Imass
Wien Rooms
Arishe
Tabor
Brishene
Anight
Hankinson
Arthur
Errisbane
Sugar Cargo at Stake as Port Montreal Deadline Looms
Captain L Hatfield of Canadian National Steam Ships warns that industrial strikes disrupt shipping and could cost Australia customers. The Canadian Scottish sits at Brisbane to load 2500 tons of sugar for Montreal, with Montreal port due to close at midnight November 24. Canada seeks to fulfill sugar contracts, noting Cuba and the West Indies remain options if Australia does not meet obligations.
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Priseane
L. Hatfield
Marine Superine
Canadian National
Australia
Mis Line
Brisbane
Montreal
Canaiia Scottish
Hatfield
Canada
Cuba
West Indies
Sydney steamer owners vow to call free labor at ports
The steamship owners announced that free labor would be called at ports where wharf laborers strike. They seek community support to maintain essential services. Sydney remains unaffected as wharf workers continue under the award. Reports say men will keep working despite non-union loaders arriving later.
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Sydney
Freemantle Hold-Up and Shipboard Delays
Fremantle reports the mailboat Arson a heading toward Australia to ease waterside disruption. A roundtable conference is sought by the union with shipowners’ representative. Seven weeks remain in the hold up, including four overseas boats.
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Fremantle
Arsona
London
Armstralia
Cathay
Australian trade Paralysis Threatens Wool Industry and Jobs
Sydney reports warn that the water blockade and union action disrupts interstate trade, threatens Australia's wool sales, and risks unemployment. George A. Pakes, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appeals for government enforcement to end the halted shipments and protect the economy.
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Sydney
George A. Pakes
Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth
Storm Rages as American Hurricane Threat Looms
Across the southeast a devastating hurricane is feared with up to 259 dead and 1000 injured in Florida. Property losses are estimated at 25 million dollars in Florida and possibly 100 million across the affected region as the storm progresses toward the Carolinas and beyond.
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New York
Florida
Cricken
East Coast Alarm Grows Over Unconfirmed Storm Toll
Reports say a hurricane’s still unconfirmed death toll may exceed three as wreckage from Florida to Savannah and Charleston rises. Observers note high winds near Jacksonville and torrential rain along the coast while tornado threats ease with a northeasterly turn.
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Washington
Florida
Wain Beach
Dittinl
Jacksonville
United Shites
Tourists Fear Florida Vacation Amid Storm News
Civic officials say Florida faces powerful winter storms and urge calm as many travelers consider alternatives. The United States prepares relief for Puerto Rico and reports describe widespread destruction in the West Indies. Jacksonville dispatch notes 250 dead so far with estimates rising to 400 and property losses between 25 million and 100 million dollars.
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New York
Mini
Florida
Coolidge
Porte Rico
United States
Porto Rico
Lesort
West Indies
Jacksonville
Sepa
Wmlorda
Australian Presbyterians Endest Assembly Reports
The Brisbane Presbyterian General Assembly closes with debates on home religion missions parish cooperation in Asia and the Pacific, church union plans in Fiji and Victoria, and schemes for minister pensions and lay training. A Baliburgh union ceremony is noted for next year.
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Brisbane
Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia
Hove
G. Reid
Australia
Balinburgh
Establishd Church of Scotland
United Free Church
Inspector's Cairns Journey Reveals Backcountry Industry
A detailed account of an industrial inspector's travels from Cairns through Hughenden Georgetown Normanton Campowral and Parketown to the Mitchell River region. The party examined local mining, cattle, and timber activity, noted rough conditions, and described hospitality, transport challenges, and emerging industry efforts near Pinketown and Valor River, including new work, housing, and a temporary transport plan.
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Hughenden
Georgetown
Normanton
Campowral
Parketown
Mitchell River Mieaon
Lana
Chillege
Murder Theory From Eddy Ville Confuses Witnesses
In Eddy Ville on September 1, friends of Water Siler discuss a murder theory about Cerime’s killer. They allege Miller was a renowned geologist official and debate the cause of death, noting two shots fired at the scene and a possible gunfire sequence.
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Eddy Ville
Friends of
Wate
Cerime
Miller
Mission Fair and League Support Set by Assembly
The assembly moved to ratify a Home Mission Fair focusing on Home Missions and church extensions. It urged ceaseless support for agencies aiding international peace and encouraged joining the League of Nations as a corporate member. The body affirmed the church’s moral leadership for peace and goodwill. The meeting planned a second week in September to meet in Sydney.
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D. A. Cameron
Ratistia
R. W Macaulay
League of Nations
Sytner
The New Auto-Gyro Crosses the Channel
The new auto gyro crosses the English Channel from Croydon to near Moulogie with spectators watching a craft that blends helicopter and airplane features. It darts forward on a short run and lands straight, prompting thoughts of safe control and potential crash risk.
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Lon Dos
de la Ciera
Vertay
Eheltassy
Croydon
Lemgie
Cape Grianee
Jet Loglevert
Moulogie
Spectatora
Am Air Union iv
Revolutionary Autogyro Unveiled in London Flight Tests
London observers hail De La Cierva's autogyro as the era’s most revolutionary aviation development. Reported trials describe climbs to six hundred metres in minutes and descents to calm stops, with mixed notes on takeoff and control challenges.
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London
Aviation
Britain
Crone
de la Cierva
Spassebainel
A. Biertot
Gris Nex
Howe
Fenei
Croydon
St. Taglevert Aml Abbeville
Puns
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Watersiders’ Federation
The
Seamen's Cie
Marine Stewards’ Vien
Marine Cooks’ Union
Carters’ Union
Nx. J. Lyon
Iseal
Commonwealth Steamship Lune’ Association
Jill
Owners Notiey Union
Ttowas
Noahs
Mandl Woods
Awovler
Wighie Sihitiw
Intersuire Crewe
Sugepes
Enrne Crull
Intereta
Courier
Ani
Wwe
Thompson
Tri
O. Brown
Lo&t
Storm
Ann
South
Coredioa
Georgia
Coast Guard Service
Shiyyrigae
Trece
Cikew
Rewon
Avd
Iires
Natural Meteorological Bureau
Hhorrton
Virginia Capes
Atlantic City
Koston
Savannah
Norfolk
Virginia
Geovortor Martin
Otel
Ate Celet
Wiio
Dad Davis
Atustealasian
Howvever
Reid
Aol
Yonalds Twa
Teune
Fijian Unity
J. Siniley
South Meliamme
Sin
Phis
United Church
Fiji
Presbyterianhirch
Victoria
Tho
Suca
Alan
Wale
Berry
Charest Fialise
RK. McGowan
New South Wales
Miss Richards
Ded
J. Smiley
Bey Chertet
W. T. Seaward
York
Boytel
Beneficiary Fund
Promdioot
Proudfoot
Edinsurgh
Home Missiong
Outback
Hay
Niles
F. FL Gartside
Mtr. Marsris
Marschey
Pharrisy
Gaylie
Merysaeel Deraraph
Sears
Ley
Harris
Pinketown
Gelden
Kirby
Elwrris
Outback Wireless
Rome
Fee
Presbyteriam Indarit Missiont
Mer
Chevenner
Speedy Relief
Larketoys
Nessage
Hhaan
Clovearry
Neen
Orda
Dactoria
Alery
Chia Wenn
Mitchell River
Carpentey
Spetkion
Poe
M Emi
Croyded
Garnet
Billy Geime
Patiewl
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