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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1931

Page

3

Police Parade After NSW Strike Action In Brisbane

Thirty police armed with rifles paraded Saturday as New South Wales shearers arrived in Brisbane. Stones were thrown at returning cars. no incidents reported. A.W.U. delegate meeting in Queensland deemed the Pastoral Workers Industrial Union bogus while pastoralists focus on wool prices. Narrative on cricket tour dispute and education scholarship limits adds to regional tensions. The federal cabinet fate of Theodore to be discussed amid Mungana allegations.

Springsup Uam New South Wales Queensland A.W. U Pastoral Workers: Industril Union

Parkes by election struggles with reform and dissolution talk

Disorderly notes from Sydney report Parkes by election debate over national policy. Scullen argues against dissolution while Theodore seeks compromise. Financial loans and policy shifts surface as central tensions influencing the by election outcomes.

KneeGaT of Gold Unearthed in Victoria and Western Australia

A ten and a half ounce nugget was found near Bragolong Victoria on Saturday. Additional large gold finds were reported at Larkineville alluvial fields in Western Australia. The article notes currency transfer issues and banker concerns over capital flow and exchange rates.

Bragolong Victoria

Government Plans No Move on Canberra Investment Interest

Melbourne report states on Saturday the Minister for Home Affairs Mr Blakely referred to the eleven million pounds invested in Canberra. He said if abandoned Australia will have to continue to pay interest on the nine million pounds invested there. At present the interest charges are being faced in revenue from the place. No move is contemplated by the government.

Blakely Canberra Australia

Scullin Hints Theodore Return to Federal Treasury

Canberra reports Mr Scullin announced Theodore was invited to re form the Cabinet and assume the Treasury. voting was 24 for Theodore 19 against with eight absences and two members not voting. Also coverage of Townsville and Brisbane band contest emotions and early shearer strike actions across Queensland with police intervention and ensuing negotiations.

Mr. Scullin F. O. Theodore No Dullet Federal Treasury

Communist Party Calls General Strike Across Australia

Sydney reports the Communist Party urging workers to strike in protest of Federal Arbitration Court wage cuts. The call targets the entire Labor movement with a nationwide stoppage planned for November 40, under the banner MAKERS STRIKE.

Commuplst Australia Federal Arbitration Court

Striker Comments Spark Uncertain Break in Australia

In Longreaugh the crowd predicts a potential strike break around 100m as South Mike from New South Wales sees workers moving toward Questland Io in search of jobs. Boullin wins a local victory by delaying financial talk for three weeks as Scullin addresses the party about Australia’s grave financial situation.

Shearer Mike New South Wales Questland Io Boullin

Readmission to Cabinet Triggers Canberra Political Crisis

Wednesday report from Canberra states E G Theodore’s return to the Cabinet provokes government turmoil. Peetog plans resignation to Tuesday over Theodore’s appointment, Lyon signals similar move if Fenton Peting, Agaley weighs resigning, while Gebb of Angus SA tenders Labour Party exit. Stallin’s leadership may be upended with Breonan touted as likely successor.

Peetog Scullin Theodore Lyon Fenton Peting Stallin Breonan Said

Wage dispute prompts general strike plan in Sydney

The Labor Council Disputes Committee and unions met at Trades Hall to urge the Australian Council of Trade Unions to mobilize the union movement for a general strike on a date to be fixed. In Melbourne ministers Lyons Bren and Henson arrived from Canberra and did not discuss cabinet matters as Fenton plans resignation if Theodore clears himself from Mungana charges. Theodore’s position as Treasurer may be challenged next week with a motion for a vacant ministry by secret ballot. Opponents expect the motion to pass.

Labor Countcil Disputes Committee Australian Council of ‘Trade Unnions Collee

Organiser Forms Local Committee in Pastoral Workers Dispute

In Moun? Isa on Thursday an organiser A. V. Ely formed a local committee to raise funds for the pastoral workers' fight. Ida is noted as a key centre with many pastoral workers present, and the Geld is believed to link nearby pastoral centres.

A. V. Ely Ida

Theodore Reinstated as Treasurer in Federal Cabinet

Canberra reports Theodore, who resigned after a royal commission finding on the Mung-ta Sealy matter, was reinstated as Treasurer by the Labor Party. The brief minister named a potential path for Theodore’s reentry into the federal cabinet amid questions of Queensland government implications.

E. UG Theolore Park Folio Mung-ta Sealy Labor

Government to propose clear policy for credit and prosperity

Sydney reports on a planned government policy aimed at those controlling credit and monetary affairs. Leaders and the public would be asked to assist in developing the plan, designed to restore prosperity and be easily understood by the people.

Ganterbury Tueodort

Desperate Strike Clashes Halt Queensland Train Run

Desperate attempts by tie strikers foul Central Queensland shearing operations and derail a loyalty train from Emerald to Clermont. A large crowd gathered at Knorrai as the NSW shippers arrived from Rockhampton. Two bands of strikers tried to recruit the NSW workers with no success. The Blackall contingent escaped, but Clermont service was disrupted by bombarding, injuring a constable and shattering windows. A roll motor cleared rails while front engine wheels lifted on a wedged sleeper after a two hour delay.

Central Queensland Emerald Clermont

Unclear fragment hints at exam tie and names in Cloncurry

Fragmentary report mentions Friday events with examination tie and individuals Margaret Elliott and Mollaln in Cloncurry, unclear context. The text is garbled and cannot determine a definite event, outcome, or organization.

Cheaters Struck Vention In Strain Of Ballot Fight

Contested efforts aimed at discrediting Senator Rac over ties to a blank-leg group. W. J. Alordan and Q Allan Mot me cited in the erratic report as figures involved in the controversy.

Vention Yeaterday Shearers Queen Senator Rac W. J. Alordan Qallan

Fatal avalanche wipes out Alpine regiment squad

Twenty one members of Jaly's Third Alpine Regiment perished in a mountain avalanche above Burdaneeehi. Descent along the slope led tomis touch with comrades as snow buried several, with fatalities among both regimental men and local townspeople.

Milan Jaly Third Alpine Regiment Burdaneeehi Oine Hres Alma Alhera Mowallde

Federal political tangle in Melbourne cabinet reshuffle

The Minister for Trade and Customs Mr. Fenton and Postmaster General Lyana have resigned from the Federal Ministry. Theodore was sworn in as Federal Treasurer by the Governor General. Fenton announces his departure after speaking at Cabinet and party meetings.

Melbourne Priday

Lyons Announces Interim Stepping Down After Controversy

Theodora is said to have been re instated before his name was cleared. Lyons rejects Scallin’s actions and notes Geallin failed to provide proper support. He vows to stay in office until a successor is named.

Theodora Lyons Resligme Mon Scallin Geallin Fennion Himseelf

Return of a Man Believed Dead After 17 Years

In Sydney a man named Reuben Butler, reported dead at sea 17 years ago between Adelaide and Melbourne, turns up alive in the capital after a journey from the United States. His brother William Butler travels from Muswellbrook to verify the claim and meets the revived man who recalls nothing of the earlier death report. Questions arise about the identity of the body buried years ago and the case is set for investigation.

Sydney Reuben Butler Adelaide Melbourne William Butler Muswellbrook Rsw Reuben Buller New South Wales United States of America William

State Education Dept Announces 50 Percent Pass List

The Department of Education released a notification showing all candidates who secured 50 percent or more in the State School Scholarship Examination. Passes entitle two years free tuition at any State High School or Commercial, Industrial, or Domestic Science classes and at Technical Colleges.

Brisband Ullion Department of Educaton

Union leaders charged after Moorindes Station disturbance

In Brisbane on Saturday John Webb secretary of the Pastoral Workers Union at St George Christopher Mitchell secretary at Roma and William James Brown NSW organiser appeared in St George Court on charges of violently forcing men from work. They were remanded with bail set at £120 each. Additional arrests reported since the strike began. A large meeting of strikers decided to resume work by a vote of 128 to 106.

Brisbane Moorindes Station Surat John Webb Pastoral Workers’ Union Barlaldine Wowwafffelally

Scottish engineer in murder case at Elwood trial

Adam Graham, a young Scottish engineer, stood in a stemd bin trial for the murder of Mary Dean at Elwood on November 1. The Inquest concluded yesterday. Graham pleaded not guilty and offered to give evidence. Mrs. Dean was deeply affected by the Coroner's finding. Graham was later bailed by a retired farmer, John Carter, of Bt Kilna. Detective Lambert gave a controversial account alleging Mrs. Dean's indifference to the discovery and admissions of a long intimate relationship with Graham, with the Dean family reportedly taking no interest in the case up to December 2.

Melbourke Adam Graham Mary Dean Elwood Bell Graham Dean John Carter Bt. Kiloa Lambert

Conference to discuss national emergency in Sydney unions

A delegation from Trades Hall and the Labor Council met the Australian Council of Trade Unions at Trades Hall to decide on holding a conference of State and Federal Unions in Sydney in February to discuss a potential general strike as the main issue.

Sydney Bydney Trades Hall and Labor Gound Disputes Committee Australian Council of Trade Unions

Canberra Cabinet Crisis and Lyons Resignation Drama

In Canberra on a Saturday the Prime Minister recalled a telegram from Lyons stating his resignation from the Cabinet. The Prime Minister asked Lyons to reconsider but Lyons refused. Fenton’s statement is expected to reach the Prime Minister soon. Cabinet will consider how to mobilize ten million sterling in London.

Canberra Lyons Fenton London

Personal notices from Townsville and surrounding areas

Social and personal items note guests and travelers returning from holidays in Townsville and nearby coast towns. The list mentions Mrs Woodhouse and daughter Hyad, Mrs Joe McMillan and family, Misses Graham and Ivy Mathews, Ossie Hotel guests, and many others headed to or from holiday trips, weddings and resignations.

HK. G. Motaley Townsville Cate Ossie Geo. Clirk Joe McMillan

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