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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
5
Brisbane reports a plan to convene state committees of the Empire Exhibition for a pastoral conference in Melbourne around July 6. The meeting will discuss wool and livestock exhibits sheep shearing exhibit parts designs special wool trophies sourcing exhibit parts and closing dates for space applications and exhibit labeling and delineation.
His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan after touring Hughenden Barcaldine Aramac and Longreach praised the fine health of the children in the hot western districts and noted ample opportunities to observe local schools and youngsters.
In Melbourne the Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that Britain’s War Office would have offered Australia a better position in the unified meat contract if the tendering firm had provided the required financial guarantee. The winning tender came from a South American firm at 6/4 per dozen, with American bids from 6/3 to 8/6 and Australian from 8/6 to 10/6. Thos. Borthwick and Co. Ltd. secured last year’s frozen beef contracts for 20,000 head and again this year, while Australian contractors supply most army frozen beef.
Near Grafton last night a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on a car killing driver Stanley Kears and passenger Charlies Cundy. The passenger survived with no injuries.
The Irish envoys remain in Commonwealth custody at Long Bay penitentiary and occupy separate quarters from other inmates. It is believed they will be deported soon and will likely depart Sydney today.
Yesterday a cyclonic storm raged along the coast. The steamer Ngatoro from Vancouver rode the tempest and had a narrow escape as mountainous seas swept her decks. The main steam pipe burst amidships while the Niagara from Vancouver faced the gale and both vessels sought shelter amid the heavy weather.
Four young men aged 19 to 24 were arrested in Perth in a bank conspiracy case involving the State Savings Bank. They were remanded for eight days with bail refused as prosecutors claim the £6000 was squandered on bets and a racehorse.
Brisbane Friday report describes Theodore's re-election as Leader and W N Gillies again as Deputy Leader. J H Coyne chosen for Land Court Bench vacancy, prompting Ministerial successor. F Brennan to act as Assistant Minister, Stopford promoted to full Cabinet, Bertram nominated for Speaker. Minor portfolio reshuffles expected with minimal changes by Theodore.
A bag containing part of the weekly pay for linesmen from Brisbane to Wynnum vanished on a lorry last week. Starting with £500, the cash disappeared by Bulimba. Three officers on the lorry were suspended while detectives investigate the Post Office case.
Education Department reports widespread influenza reducing teaching staff across Queensland. Many state and country schools faced closures, with Gaynah, Westwood, and North Rockhampton affected. No pneumonic influenza reported in Queensland.
The House of Representatives near-continual sitting through the night and until 10 am yesterday debating the Bup Bill for two months, totaling £4,154,085. Mr. Bruce used the gag, and Mr. Gable and other Labour members faced chair defiance as the bill was pushed through.
About 490 of the New Zealand fat bullocks imported by John Wren were auctioned at an average of £26 0 4 with a top price of £45 10. The shipment was to supply 8000 head, 700 cattle were aboard, and 100 perished on the voyage due to rough weather.
The survey ship Geranium struck a reef in the Gulf of Carpentaria and is making port with a leak, reported with details received at Garden. Minor damage noted while crew remains safe aboard.
Police warn that forged £5 notes resembling those found during the S.W.W. scandals are circulating in Sydney. Shopkeepers report many victims and police expect attempts to pass the bogus notes in other States.
The wife of Trevassa’s captain in London received an unsigned Mauritiana message saying her husband is safe and in excellent health. The note suggests some crew survived the Indian Ocean disaster, though search vessels found no survivors.
New York reports, June 27, electric storms, tornadoes, and cyclonic gales sweep the eastern U.S. Scores of persons killed and hundreds injured as farming areas suffer the worst damage.
Belgians in Buer respond to recent sentinel killings with drastic actions. Three Germans found on the streets during prohibited hours were shot dead, three others wounded, and another killed near a railway line.
London reports from the Travassa disaster show three words from a captain's wife saying Safe. By Monday night the master and chief engineer and sixteen others reached Rodriguez a thousand miles from the wreck. Twenty three days at sea in a lifeboat with two deaths aboard.
A violent new eruption on the south side of Mount Etna today drove lava down the slope at over half a mile per hour. Professor Carrara reports the flow advancing toward the summit area and fear grows that the observatory may be overwhelmed.
A city guild hall meeting faced illness as four aldermen Brumm Kenna Phillips and Goodson were absent. Alderman Jeffries arrived late after a rough bout with the dog, the mayor announced widespread sickness among staff and rate payers, prompting the Finance Committee to extend the discount period to mid next month to secure a quorum.
Fred Johnson a large aboriginal man known to police as Fred Johnson was arrested on Bolsover street for drunkenness. He denied guilt claiming he went to collect luggage at the police station and asserted he had not spoken profanely. Detective Murtha described him as a notorious drinker who mocks and disturbs others.
A Rockhampton report notes a man fined for drunkenness and foul language after evidence from Constable Ryan and Detective Murtha. It also covers the death of Robert Mac Callander a longtime director in local business and civic life, and the death of Francis Patrick John Killeen editor of The Australian Cotton Grower during transport after influenza complications.
The Brisbane Telegraph publishes anticipated selections for the upcoming Brisbane races. Likely contenders include Limpopo Lady Tatterwall’s Handicap entrants and several listed horses such as Wheat fire Po ard ee Welter Logganuls Jessie Marsh Bun magoo and Novice picks Bixram Carlous Lady Golden Opinion.
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