Taylor Re-elected Leader of Parliamentary United Party
In Brisbane, at a meeting of the Parliamentary United Party, C. Taylor was unanimously re-elected leader yesterday, confirming his ongoing leadership of the party.
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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
5
Tremor Mistaken for Earthquake After Electric Explosion
An earth tremor and loud report were felt across Brisb and suburbs around 6 30 last night. It was initially thought to be an earthquake but was traced to an explosion in an electric cable conduit near the Central Railway Station. The shock traveled several miles along the cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisband
Central Railway Station
Queensland subsidy for live cattle export withdrawn
During the state election campaign the government offered a subsidy of 10 shillings per head on live cattle for overseas export, but Mr Theodore announced yesterday that the offer had been withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Theodore
Queensland motor registrations under Main Roads Act
Bribbane reports 17 020 motor vehicles and 3 226 motor cycles registered in Queensland under the Main Roads Act. The figures reflect state statistics for vehicle registrations this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bribbane
State of
Queensland
Man Falls 80 Feet From Cliffs Near Newcastle
A man escaped instant death after an 80 foot fall over coastal cliffs near Newcastle. Ambulance crews performed a successful rescue pulling him to safety from the cliff face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Tragedy at Annandale Claims Fire Fighter Victim
Fire broke out in a cottage at Annandale on Tuesday night. Firemen, after quelling the blaze, found a charred body in the debris later identified as Kennedy who appeared to have attempted to fight the fire in its early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Annandale
Kennedy
Australian revenue and expenditure figures reported
Melbourne Thursday report states the Commonwealth Treasurer announced in the House that revenue for the past year reached £63,837,093 while expenditure stood at £62,570,936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Plague Case Reported in Sydney Triggering Queensland Precautions
Information reached Brisbane that a fatal plague case occurred in Sydney involving a man at an office near Circular Quay. Queensland authorities are authorised to take fullest precautions, including examinations of all ships from Sydney and cargoes along the Queensland coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sydney
Circular Quay
Queensland
British-French Talks Over Reparations Continue In Ruhr Dispute
London reports say French and Belgian ambassadors and the British foreign secretary discussed reparations for two hours. Replies to Britain’s questionnaire may reach the cabinet tonight with further talks planned on Wednesday. The Ruhr evacuation and payment links dominated the dialogue as Curzon pressed for definite terms while France signaled only possible shifts based on Germany’s conduct. Relations remain delicate despite perceived British patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Earl Curzon
Ruhr
France
Germany
Earl Curgton
Britain
Lord Curzon
Hartington fire near Brisbane traced to spontaneous coal blast
The phosphate laden steamer Hartington was saved after a coal bunker fire 180 miles north of Cape Moreton. Officers at inquiry attribute origin to spontaneous combustion in coal bunkers. The vessel reached Pile Light by 8 pm, with Anzac and Coringa assisting. 4043 ton Hartington built 1907 at West Hartlepool sails Nauru to Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Hartington
Pinkenba
Willis Steamship Company
West Hartlepool
W. Gray and Co., Ltd
Lloyd's
Nauru
Newcastle
Commission finds Douglas Mawson seaworthy but silent on disaster
The inquiry into the disappearance of the Douglas Mawson concludes the vessel was perfectly seaworthy and crewed by competent officers, with no evidence about the disaster's circumstances. It also recommends that Gulf traders in cyclone season be fitted with wireless apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Douglas Mawson
Gulf
Commission of Inquiry
Strikes Halt British Ports Hit Australian Trade
London reports transport workers strike at principal British ports after wage cuts tied to living costs. Large Australian steamers delayed at London with perishable goods risking shortages of meat and other imports. Miners at Whitehaven stage seven week strike turning violent with fires at fire and police stations. 70 rioters and 20 police injured by dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tuesaday
Britain
Whitehaven
Drowning Fatality Claims Two Children at Mount Morgan
A boy aged 11 and a girl aged 13 drowned at No 6 dam of the M.M.G.M. Co. near Rugby Grounds after boarding an old boat with three other boys. Despite attempts by a Warren and others and football players, both bodies were recovered and funerals followed with widespread sympathy for the parents, Mr and Mrs A Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Morgan
Ee — Morgan
A. Phillips
Butler and Co
White
Warren
M.M.G.M. Co
Baralaba
Torrential Rain Wrecks Stock in New South Wales
Heavy rains and cold snap bring widespread stock losses in the back country. A farmer reportedly lost half his herd of young heifers as farm work stalls across the region. Sydney reports severe weather and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffeoct
New South Wales
Sydney
Dempsey Wins Fifteen Round Heavyweight Title Fight
In Shelby Montana the Heavyweight Championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons goes the full 15 rounds with Dempsey winning on points. Gibbons pressured the champion, while Dempsey used rough tactics at times and crowd excitement peaked as the referee crowned the winner. Dempsey's two year absence noted by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Montana
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Dempsey
Ith
Gibbons
Presbyterian Bazaar at Longreach to aid church funds
Ladies of the Longreach Presbyterian Church announce a Gehan Bazaar opening Wednesday at 8 p.m. with stalls for fancy work lace and refreshments plus music and competitions for silver coins. Also noted are church services by Rev J T J Whyte, a licensing court update and local stock and share market items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Bazaar
Lobyterian
Advt
Longreach
Longreach Licensing Court
R. Curtis
P.M
Welcome Home Hotel
W. F. Stratton
Frederick Charles Longworth
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Brisbane ‘ Telegraph
Lord Seagam
Riversleigh
Peter B
Best Dan
la Jessie
Bunnamgoo
Lilyguard
Mostgenveil
Olivemond
Moocher
Carolus Lad
Boris Lad
Lobomimie
Lady Beremond
Longworth
Bummons Court
Peterson
Edward Furner
Australian Pastoral Co
Maneroo
Whitehill
W. Reese
H. Gibbards
G. Medell
Barcaldine
James Magoffin
Melrose
Baycott Beller
I Southcaiweaith
Gia Book Baler
Ordit Li
Poida
Castlemaine Brewery
Queensland National Pastoral Co., Ltd
Ae Queensland
Lal
Louise Mountbatten
Crown Prince of
Sweden
England
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