Farmers In Action At Bowen Wharf Over Waterside Strike
Bowen reports a major escalation as 140 Home Hill farmers arrive to support sugar loading amid waterside strike tensions. The Indiala steamer and local unions plan measures while the ARL and police monitor the scene. growers offer help from Proserpine and nearby mills face closures or threats.
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Proserptne Farmers Plan Support for Town Meeting
Proserptne farmers discuss backing for a town meeting held by the Pro Mill Suppliers executive. About one hundred men expected to be available to assist. Possible hotel refusal of accommodation for young farmers prompts police to monitor lodging. In Brisbane, Beeby Award dispute continues as workers vote to stay with prior conditions and declare a vessel blackout.
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Brisbane Activities and Labor Unrest at Wharves
Volunteers signed on for shipboard work under new terms amid a heated dispute at the Brisbane wharves. Police controlled entry as workers were admitted in groups, while shipping representatives pressed for replacements and overseas vessel crews. The Transport Workers' Disputes Committee ordered quiet actions, and 400 men volunteered when owners threatened free labor. The town watched as ships prepared to resume work.
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Eure
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Lamul Moon
Attitudes of Johnstone District Mills Growers
Innisfail and Home Hill reports show growers facing disruption from waterfront blockades and halted shipments. Farmers fear losses as mills store sugar and workers fear layoffs, with calls for quick action to resume loading at wharves and support a timely sugar harvest continuation. Local protests and government talks aim to avert widespread unemployment.
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Farwe
Sumer
Mackay May Resume Two Sugar Mills Close
Mackay news notes work on the waterfront has not resumed though workers expect to start Tuesday after a workers picnic Monday. Cattle Creek and Marit Mille Mills ceased crushing and efforts to erase weed are planned. Farmers await rain and market conditions before resuming operations.
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Marian
Meystone
Watersiders dispute stirs atti tudes in government circles
A muddled report indicates tensions between watersiders and officials as discussions about the Devhy Award unfold. Politicians debate the propriety of awards and the role of public voices, amid calls for policy changes within the governing party.
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Supply of Wagons Delays Shackled by Attitude
A report from September 21 notes the Railway partner refused to supply trucks for Bowen sugar shipments. Manager Takerman Mills requested wagons to move sugar to Bowen, but the general manager at Townsville, Mr Crowther, required proof sugar was on the trucks before more wagons could be supplied. Approximately 2 40 tons of sugar awaited shipment at Bowen awaiting a steamer, with plans to supply more wagons once shipping resumed, not merely to store sugar.
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No Shortage In Cooktown Food Says Premier
Brisbane September 21 The Chairman of Committees asked the Premier about a telegram from the Prime Minister regarding supplies to Cooktown. The Premier said a telegram from Mr Bruce advised action to provide food and that a shortage existed per merchants reports. A political agent allegedly used the issue to boost a Nationalist candidate.
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Progress Association
British Seamen Strike In Port Over Free Labour Refusal
Sept 20 in British port a latent development causes grave concern as crews of steamers Mort Adelmede and Pordsdal refuse free labour demands. Other vessels in port see no action yet. some crew of the Avert can ostemmier Oakpark helped unload free. Action by shipowners remains unclear. Fordslale Vert Ardelaide operations continue.
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Had Enou gh New castle Men Offer to Resume
Reported in a clipped style from XREWOUASTLE on Sept 21 that Weathersiders agreed to resume work under the Bechy Award. Owners weigh possible action as labor tensions rise amid unresolved terms. In Sydney on Sept 21 Juese Deeby, an inmate hospital patient, shows tentative improvement but may require bed rest for days.
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London Comment The Whisperers and Labour Unions
The Times remarks that the Commonwealth Government faces a darker phase amid labour tensions. It suggests new laws may aim to protect public services and endured workers, while warning a broader clash could shape Australia’s prosperity. Prominent industrialists and Labor leaders appear firmly divided as events unfold.
Presbyterians Welcome Delegates to North Queensland Visit
Cairns Presbyterians hosted visiting delegates from the Presbyterian General Assembly in Brisbane. Speakers from New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia shared remarks on church work, unity, and the future, praising Cairns hospitality and northern Queensland church efforts while urging continued support and mission.
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Victorian Assembly
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Boy Murder Shocks Honolulu as Kidnappers Seize Youth
In Honolulu a boy is found murdered after a two day abduction by Hawaiian suspects. Frederick Jameson, a Hawaiian dollar treut employee, allegedly arranged the ransom. Fifteen suspects, including several Chinese, are detained as police pursue leads. Local business leaders report no excitement since the crime.
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Federal 4 Affairs Budget Discussion Faces Scrutiny
The Sept issue notes heavy focus on federal budget items under examination. It cites sustained declines in certain sectors over six years and questions the handling of debt and public finance.
Transport Resumption Impasse Stalls House Debate
In Canberra the House of Representatives debated the Transport Workers Bill as the Opposition pressed for information on government plans. Speaker appeals for order recurring as Tra argued the measure aims to resume marine transport amid growing public hardship.
Emergency Bill Drives Australia Through Crisis
The government urged rapid emergency powers to stabilize the economy and protect jobs amid a growing national crisis. Parliament faced dissolving, poverty, and a need to move armory goods and exports to shield Australia’s finances. Opposition criticized overreach while pledging law obedience.
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Peace delegates elected at Tradea Hall meeting
A ballot at Tradea Hall Lot to choose three representatives for a proposed peace council produced the delegates H L Johnson president F J Holloway secretary and N Retest.
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Nurmi to retire from athletics at year end
Budapet dispatch reports Paavo Nurmi the famed runner plans to retire at the end of the year. The article notes his need for intense training and hints at personal and religious considerations shaping his decision.
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