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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1931
Page
3
A riot at Mareekdine following a labor dispute disrupted service as crowds clashed with police. Trams and tracks were damaged, several injuries reported, and authorities prepared for a large protest rally planned for the coming week.
Fragmentary OCR reports a strike involving shearers at Viena on a Monday date with police and confrontation. Wages across industries face reductions tied to awards and industrial proceedings. Court actions mentioned seek wage adjustments and compliance with awards affecting workers and employers.
A fragmentary report describes a disturbance in Glaver with heavily armed guards. The text is garbled and unclear about participants, location, and exact event details.
The article reports a government tender process for removal of the Kuriain Memorial and notes the appointment of a secretary among about twenty applicants. It discusses anticipated concessions, regional industry impact, and related financial concerns as of Wednesday.
In Sydney on a Wednesday a remarkable data set shows the instrument known as Uigpast Fang Dors recording the most sheerful value yet. Researchers confirm the finding as a key milestone for acoustic measurements and data interpretation.
Fragmentary report notes a governorate deficit of 1 868 108 and revenue of 7 416 098 for seven months, contrasted with 8 208 300 last year. Mentions destruction, fires, and supply issues as town infrastructure suffered after a momentous event.
Tornado-like gale devastates coastal areas near Napier and Brisbane. Widespread flooding damages seaside resorts as seas rise to dangerous levels. Reports indicate swells and high winds disrupted transport, with casualties and widespread property loss along the coast.
A chaotic report details federal ministers sworn in to form a new government amid turmoil. Key figures include Howie Millar and Napier, with medical staff and officials tasked to areas as the coalition consolidates power and sets dates for actions.
A garbled historical clipping describes political and social notes with scattered names and events. It mentions figures, dates, and places like Rockhampton and May 1, with references to wages, public works, and contested issues amid unclear context. The text mixes names, dates, and locations in a blurred summary.
Sydney buyers showed renewed demand at yesterday's wool sale with values rising from 7d to 9 9d per pound. Greasy wools were favored, and high quality lots attracted strong bidding while many poorer lots failed to sell.
New Zealand dispatches recount a devastating earthquake in Auckland Napier and Hastings with between 7 and 10 million affected. Reports say 250 dead at Napier and over 100 at Hastings as fires and collapsed buildings engulf the city. Naval ships ferried doctors and supplies, but many areas face evacuation due to ruined sewerage and disease risk.
Unclear fragment describes AW LU convent Sydney and union actions related to wage reductions and a strike proposal. Names and details are obscured by garbled OCR. The text hints at a meeting or compunion of unions and a proposal connected to the Australian Coupe of Trade Unions.
The text reports severe flooding affecting the Bryabame River area with wharves submerged and water covering streets. It notes widespread inundation, submerged public works, and over 1000 feet of roadway underwater, with substations and shipping impacted. Federal authorities faced arbitration delays and wage reductions orders amid the crisis.
The Auckland disaster report states 169 bodies recovered with many more expected. Debris heavy and fears of further tremors persist as damage estimates climb and authorities assess wrecked areas.
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