Economy Campaign in House of Commons and Budget Clash
In London the House of Commons debated restricting expenditure to £108 million while criticizing operations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Austin Chamberlain defended the government, noting a trial for the Commons and promising no new social reforms or spending without cabinet approval. The plan includes war department savings, winding down Shipping Food and Munitions, and delaying new naval construction pending the Imperial Defence inquiry. The Commons later rejected Lambert’s motion by 381 to 66, urging utmost economy in next estimates.
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London
Sammons
George Lambert
Egypt
Palestine
Austin Chamberlain
England
Europe
Denmark
Cheera
Middle East
Committee of Imperial Defence
House of Commons
Woollen Mills Plan in Australia Faces Tepid Backing
A Melbourne conference on the Bureau of Commerce and Industry woollen mills scheme drew lukewarm support. Committees in each state will study operation, while Mr Hughes pledged ministry aid and a £20,000 sum to set up offices and feed propaganda.
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Melbourne
Bureauf, Commerce and Industry
Growarty
Hughes
Widespread pilfering prompts Brisbane chamber call
Brisbane officials discuss rising theft in transport services. Manny Greene urges rapid action and asks the Commonwealth commission to review all transport sectors including waterside, rail, roads, and warehousing, aligning with London Chamber of Commerce concerns.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Chamber of Commerce
Manny Greene
W. Moxon
Chamberbol
Commonwealth Commission
London Chamber of Commerce
Governor Nathan Opens Queensland Executive Council Meeting
The Governor RF Mathew Nathan chaired the first Executive Council gathering since arrival in Queensland. Officials gathered in Brisbane on Friday to discuss imminent matters and set administrative agendas.
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Bribbane
RF Mathew Nathan
Tn-Dou Mt Hended
Qarensland
League of Nations Budget Debates and Salaries Controversy
Geneva reports note all states paid their contributions by June 30. Delegates from India, Australia, and New Zealand criticize salaries as lavish while the Assembly reviews the technical commission's economies. Bulgaria's admission is favored. President Wilson cites U S nonmembership limiting participation.
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Geneva
League’ of Nations
League
Gene
New Zealand
Ranjitsinhji
Mme
James Aileen
Paris
Rome
Teshnieol Commission
Robert Cecil Cengland
Australia
Adoliasion
Bulgaria
Teague
Wilson
United States
Nraval
Air Commission
Sugar cargos reach port after laborers agree to discharge
At Port Adelaide the wharf laborers who refused to unload cargoes at first agreed to discharge the sugar under the condition that two extra men be added to each gang and the sugar be dumped rather than stacked. The dispute centered on a vessel weight issue with no other ships expected from Java.
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Java
Japanese Immigration Debate Sparks Coast Tension
Mr Kahn, representative for California, told the Pacific Coast that residents object to many Japanese laborers but not to Japanese professionals financiers and students. He said Japanese agitators fuel anti US sentiment and warned continued stirring could lead to war.
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Vancouver
Thuesilly
Washington
Kahn
Galifornia
Trouac of Representatives
Pheific
Wen
Kalm
Apite
United States
Lawlessness in India at election sparks Delhi order
Lawlessness and intimidation during elections prompt Delhi to declare a peditionary move. Leaders of a semi military volunteers group are arrested and corps disbanded. Rioting and assaults occur in Delhi and Lahore with polling disrupted and voters threatened.
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Allawabad
Delhi
Thera
Lahore
Crowda Parade
Great Sydney Storm Hats the New South Wales Coast
A ferocious storm raged along the New South Wales coast for 40 hours with hurricane winds up to 77 miles per hour at Newcastle and Sydney. Rainfall broke November records, coasting shipping, telegraphs, and railways while many vessels sought shelter and farms suffered crop damage. The storm is expected to continue for another 24 hours with substantial impact on outdoor activities and transport.
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Sydney
Maitland
Othor Harbour
Anchorage
Manly
Siice
Meneandle
Newcastle Steamera
Mewcastre
Canterbury Park Rac
Thureslay
Weweoatle
South Heads
Canberra
Melbourne
Eden
Ireland crisis: Clune meets Lloyd George amid martial law rumors
Reports from London indicate Archbishop Cluna held a further meeting with Prime Minister Lloyd George regarding Ireland. A key Republican leader, Mr Colling, faces arrest amid claims he sent Clune a message. A martial law proclamation in Ireland is anticipated in Parliament, while Constantine plans to return to Greece next week with naval escort.
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London
Cluna
Lloyd George
Unul Io
Trish
House of Commons
Colling
Chaentin
Bethresman
Primce
Tloyd George
House of Common
Ireland
Seamen's Union Branch Calls for General Secretary Support
The Sydney Seamen's Union branch states it will continue to back Mr. Whinhaa for general secretary despite a High Court injunction on behalf of the executive. The vote and legal action follow mounting internal tensions within the union.
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Sydney
Pritay
Seamen's Union
Whinhaa
Unnion
High Court
Welab
Price of butter debated as price fixing eyed
A Brisbane deputation from the Executive of the Cooperative Dairy Companies Association urged the Minister for Agriculture to exclude butter price fixing from the Profiteering Prevention Act. They argued price controls harm dairying and production, while the minister noted mixed views even among producers and promised to present the petition to the Cabinet for consideration.
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Brisbane
Cooperative Dairy Companies’ Associaion
Messrs
J. Tol
J. Purcell
T. FP. Plunkett
H. M. Stevens
J. Dobuon
J. Toon
W. T. Tmueris
Gillica
To Anid
Ferry
Twigo Rolin
New South Wales
Tuige Rolin
Purcell
Gillies
Thare
Tie
London
Puree
Arbitration Court Hears Wage Dispute Affects Christmas Period
In Brisbane the Arbitration Court adjourned the union bid to rescind a new award replacing the basic wage at 5/10 a week with 8/17 and hours from 44 to 40. The judge postponed wage and hour decisions, noting federal and state actions. The new award, retroactive to November 25, retains 44 hours and sets division rates for electrical mechanics and labourers while considering inter-state wage differences.
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Brisbane
Justice Macanngehtai
Wilow
Piddington
J. Bryan
Justice McCawley
Bryan
Queensland
New South Wales
Honor
Eveata
Bedis
Engineering and Allied Trades
Castol
Wool growers press tariff relief to curb imports
Washington reports that wool producers and manufacturers told a Congressional committee they need a tariff embargo on wool and sheep imports until revision. They argued current imports hurt domestic prices and threaten bankruptcy, noting 906 million dollars of wool stored in the U S and unsold portions of the current clip. German cutlery competition also cited as harming U S factories.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
National
Wool Growers’ Association
United States
Tt In
Coullery
Germany
United Atoten
Aboriginal Man's Murder Trial Ends in Mercy Recommendation
Charles Park, a drover, was found guilty of murder in the death of an aborigine named Big Bob after a confrontation over Park beating another native. The jury recommended mercy and the Chief Justice noted murder is murder regardless of victim's race, with death sentence recorded.
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Perth
Charles Park
Big Bob
Park
Bob
Mercy
Kimberley
Union Rights Restored in Equity Court Case
In Sydney Equity Court Judge Harvey declared Arthur O Farrell wrongly excluded from A W U membership. By consent the union was ordered to restore him to full rights and privileges of membership.
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Sydney
Priday
Equity Court
Harvey
Arthur O’farrell
A.W.U
Michael Eleniech Elected President of Austrian Republic
In Vienna on Friday the Austrian Republic announced the election of Dr Michael Eleniech as President. Details of the vote were released by government officials and state media.
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Vienna
Michael Eleniech Han
The
Republic
Turkish Treaty Claims Smyrna Return to Turkey
London reports French Premier Leygues insisting Smyrna ceded to Greece by the treaty should be returned to Turkey with minority protections. Britain would back a treaty modification at Barros to ease religious sensitivities, as Syria and the wider Mediterranean zone status and port ambitions are debated.
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London
M. Leygues
Smyrna
Turkey
Britain
Barros
Ip Coniiners
Menec Sho Ja
Queensland Legislature Debates Estimates and Railway Plans
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debated the Trudy Commission report claim over a 100000 pound compromise with meat firms for state butcher shops. Premier Theodore refused to withdraw the claim and avoided papers. discussions covered the Many Peaks Wow Canninjah railway, local infrastructure, and state economy amid various votes on state steamer Lucinda and Public Works.
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Brisbane
Legislative Assembly
Pletcher
Trudy
Hutcher Shopa
Imperial
Alan Wither
Theodors
Askoid
Fletcher
Gladstone
Canninjah
Aleo
Theodore
Swayne
Green
Home Secretary
McCormack
Fihelly
Townsville
Aupply
Lucinda
Corser
Cecil Roberts
Cooper
Moore
Trade Commissioner
Becauss
Public Works Commission
Nho
Appel
Torres Trails Service
Collins
Golling
Warren
Abo
Pihelly
The Basic Wage Reform For Federal Service
The Prime Minister announced a provisional decision to raise the basic wage for public servants from £4 19s to £4 weekly for all, with phased decreases up to £2,000 a year. Proportional increases will apply to junior and female staff, and a dependent child endowment of 5 weekly per child will be provided. The move aims to balance family needs with broader economic conditions while leaving final decisions to the Public Service Arbitrator and Parliament.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Public Service
Afr
Hughes
Commonwealth
Public Service
Parliament
Price Protections Warned as Commissioner Acts
Brisbane Friday report states Prices Commissioner Ferry will issue a proclamation to bar any increases in the prices of kitchen utensils crockery glassware and related wares to curb price fixing and protect consumers.
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Brisbane
Ferry
Local Authorities Bill Sparks Bolshivik Rule Debate
Mackay council adopts resolution protesting the Local Authorities Ammending Bill. Alderman Williams brands the measure as aiming at Soviet style rule while Alderman Wright recalls a Labor remark describing it as Bolshevik rule.
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Mackay
Williams
Wright
Government seeks voluntary loan subscription estimates totals
Debate on funding for the untrenched programme continues. The Government plans a voluntary loan of up to several million pounds with no compulsion, urging commercial bodies to support fairly. The Treasurer may announce terms within a week as Parliament adjourns after agreeing the motion.
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Atte
Bill Cook
Queensland
W. H. Barnes
Theodore
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Australian Woollen Mills
Complainta
Executive Council
League OF Nations
Rudpghe Commission
Wist Urueloised
Pacific Coast
India
N.S. Wales Coast
Clune
Athens
Oveiany
Constantine
Dairymen
MR. Gillies
Mr. To
Arbitration Court
Electrical Trade
Drover
Austrian Republic
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