Local Longreach notes report arrivals and transfers
Land Court work in Cloncurry keeps Mr W L Boyd busy as various residents visit and depart Longreach. The influenza strains the hospital staff while a long list of visitors, transfers, and family milestones fill week notes at the Imperial Hotel and banks in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Boyd
Cannan and Peterson
Cloncurry
Land Court
J. Knox
Komara
Maxwellton
Miss Gray
Bimerh Station
Brisbane
F. Forsyth
Messrs
T. A. Armstrong
R. Magoffin
Kynuna
Butler
Darr River Downs
D. Co. EK. Cameron
Saltmarsh
Longreach
Westerton
Clemesha
Zara
Hughenden
R. Morell
Charleville
James Carter
Falcon-street
Eunice
Trinity College of Music
London
Barcaldine
Clark
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Rockhampton
H. B. Barlow
Commercial Bank
Barlow
Uret
R. Barry
R. F. Creaghe
Bank of Australasia
D. H. Slade
Surat
Cricket Association
C. A. Savage
Bank of New South Wales
Savage
L. L. Christie
Barcal
J. C. Fowler
Ravenshoe
Atherton Tableland
N.Q
Christie
Imperial Hotel
Talleyrand
A. N. M'Kay
Btrathdaar
L. Peters
Notus Downs
Inquiry Opens Into Loss of Douglas Mawson in Gulf Waters
Brisbane reports the inquiry into the loss of the vessel Douglas Mawson. Port Master Forrester says the ship was seaworthy when handed to Burke Ltd. Deputy Shipping Master Smith lists thirteen crew. Captain Kerr notes cyclone winds at 100 mph. United Party agrees not to elect officers until managers report back on unity efforts with the Country Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Gulf
Forrester
Queensland
Measrs. Burke, Ltd
John Smith
Kerr
Groote Island
Douglas Mawson
United Party
Offeers
Country Party
Australian House Debates Woollen Mills Sale and Road Loan
In Melbourne the House debated the Address in Reply. Mr Anstey's amendment failed 39 to 23. Mr Scullin urged censure for selling Geelong Woollen Mills valued at £267,159 for £163,000. Scullin's amendment failed 34 to 36. Mr Bruce announced a federal loan package of £500,000 for roads plus £300,000 on population basis and £200,000 on area basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Ansty
Anstey
Scullin
Commonwealth Woollen Mills
Geelong
Bruce
B. M. Bruce
Fisherman reports drifting bodies off West Australian coast
Perth reports that Robert Smith, a local fisherman, saw the bodies of three men drifting nine miles offshore between Russelton and Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse on Sunday but could not recover them due to heavy seas. Police patrols are now along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Robert Smith
Russelton
Cape Naturaliste
AWU Decides Not to Seek Variation of Shearers Award
The Australian Workers' Union Central Branch President Bailey states that due to the Federal Statistician's calculations on the cost of living the council will not file for a variation of the Shearers Award. Shearing will begin under the existing award terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Gurne
Australian Workers’ Union
Mr. Bailey
Council of the
A.W.U
Shearers
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Melbourne driver charged in May robbery at Spencer Street
Frederick Charles Daniels, motor car driver, faced the Criminal Court charged with taking part in a May 15 Spencer Street robbery using a revolver to steal £2750 from James McLean after pepper was thrown in his face. Daniels claimed no knowledge of the plan and said he would receive nothing. The hearing was adjourned. A Labour Party meeting later named F M Forde to replace James Page on the Queensland Central Executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Frederick Charles Daniels
Criminal Court
Jams M'Lean
Spencer-street
M'Lean
Spencer Street
Federal Labour Party
F. M. Forde
Queensland
Australian Labour Party
James Page
Mount Etna erupts as refugees flood towns
Reports say no new lava torrents formed for two days while lava still flows toward Castiglione and Lingueglowen. One hundred thousand refugees travel by cart, donkey, or on foot as Berlin notes chaos from the collapsed German mark with extreme food and goods shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mount Etna
Castiflione
Lingueglowen
London
Berlin
Hdwards Martin Limited Selects Team for Saturday Match
The Hdwards Martin Limited squad is named to face the Combined Motors this Saturday at 3.15 pm. Listed are Full-back eighth 8 Prior, half-back G Bates, forwards C Pollard H Wolling L Ross D Fraser W McKeon R Adam, with emergencies W Page A Duffy A Davies. Referees and touch judges assigned in grades and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdwards
Martin, Limited
Combined Motors
Prior
G. Bates
C. Pollard
H. Wolling
L. Ross
D. Fraser
W. McKeon
R. Adam
W. Page
A. Duffy
A. Davies
H. Sykes
8. Byrne
A. M. Savage
Ff. H.i Glasson
F. B. O'Rourke
Brisbane Reece Saturday Tips From The Telegraph
Late sporting notes list Saturday Weather and Maiden heat contenders Hidden Vale and Andrewsa with a choice between Lord Mont and Lily in heat two. Flying Glory Box or Chipper in another, three year old Dave Brown or Golden Opinion, welter Late String or Prince David, novice Rose a copies or 7 Carolus Lad, club handicap Symbelle or Lady Seremond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Reece
Telegraph
Hidden Vale
Andrewsa
Lord Mont
Lily
Glory Box
Chipper
Dave Brown
Golden Opinion
Prince David
Rose
Carolus
Symbelle
Lady Seremond
Longreach Rugby League Announces Special Train for Games
Three matches scheduled with a 1.30 p.m. start for the first game. Special train departs Longreach at 8 a.m. returns 7.30 p.m. Fares are 5s for adults and 2s 6d for children return. Department arrangements ensure ample seating. Roll up and cheer your boys. Eric H. Glasson, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
Department
Eric. H. Glasson
Longreach Presbyterian Church Evening Tea Meeting Invitation
The Committee of the Presbyterian Church invites Dr al wr -thents to meet on Saturday the 23rd at 4 p.m. at the church in the same hall for an afternoon tea. Clear details are given in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
al Wr
Aralia
Harry Hollowood Reestablishes Business After Fire
Mr. Harry Hollowood, one of those burned out in last year’s big fire, has again set up in Mrs. Fitzgerald’s. Center Street Hollowood plans to consolidate his new venture and anticipates a quick return to full operation as his business reopens and expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hollowood
Fitzgerald’s .Cen
Courts Hear Drunkenness Fines and Defaults
In Police Court before P.M. Curtis and J.P. Grealy several defendants were convicted of drunkenness and fined. In Magistrate Court P. Ryan defaulted on £10 0s with costs, Levi Giess defaulted on £5 10s for board and lodging with costs. Frances Brennan and others faced charges with varying penalties. James Brennan discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Curtis
P.M
John Neilson
Oeata Lee
Wm. Donovan
George Thornton
Amall Amaunis
P. Ryan
E. Clarke
Geome
J. M
Neelort Levi Giess
Messrs
Cannan & Peterson
M. D. Grealy
J.P
Frances Brennan
William Barker
Charles Brennan
Charles Cusack
Barker
James Brennan
Council backs contract work over day labour for roads
At a Queensland council meeting the debate on road works favored contract labour to fix costs before starting. Dr Glasson and others argued day labour inflates prices, while Dr Whitty and J Sale pushed for contracts as the wiser financial choice. The discussion noted potential 40 to 50 percent savings with local contractors and highlighted wage protections under both methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasson
Queensland
Durkin
Whitty
J. Sale
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Miss Nilson
Eagle-street
Nehmer
Naples
Sicily
Victor
Daily Express
Germany
Reichstag
Hickson
Anglican Cathedral
House of Reples
Blakeley
Labour
Earle Page
Longreach Rugby Football League
Longreach Presbyterian Church
Day Labour
Sonny
Blession
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