Bowen watersiders face government warning over actions
Brisbane dispatch reports government rebuke as Bowen watersiders and allied shipping firms clash over port handling. Government vows full prosecution for lawful workers and warns violence or guerrilla tactics hurt state employment, urging Labour supporters to avoid disruptive action and uphold industrial stability.
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Brisbane
Bowen
Bowens
Forgan Smith
Bowen Watersiders
Kia
Justine
Ito
Bowen Wathraidera
Utmvest der
Smith
Uch
Arbitration Court
Bowen Waterioors
Labour Council Disruption Over Clause in Printing Sect
The Trades and Labour Council voted 36 to oppose Clause D of the joint industrial council for printing industry workers. The council objects to the clause and calls the Printing Trades Employees' Union to withdraw from the joint council. Clause D seeks to wrest economic powers from employers for workers.
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Brisbane
Trades and Labour Council
Joint Industrial Council of Employers and Employees
Pp the
Printing Trades Employees’ Union
Tradog and Labour Council
Non-Stop Flight Planned From Ottawa to London
Captain Janney of the Canadian flying section announced a nonstop flight from Ottawa to London leaving June 30 to celebrate Can ady's jubilee. The pilot expects to reach London the next day via the All-British route.
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Ottawa
Janney
London
Canady
Found Shot at Stanthorpe Boarding House
Oscar Ethelbert Meston late clerk of Petty Services at Stanthorpe was found fatally shot at 6:20 am in a boarding house. Report says Meston 40, absent from duty since November due to ill health, had been staying at Wynnum. He is survived by a widow and an infant.
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Brigbane
Oscar Ethalbert
Meston
Stanthorpe
Archibald Meston
Chick
Meaton
Devenged
Wynnum
Calcutta Telegraphist Report Sparks Confusion
Fragmentary telegram from Calcutta describes a Bombay telegraphist and a puzzling phrase about a quarter ahora. The garbled text references 30,000 units and a mention of Calcutta, leaving the exact event or context unclear.
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Calcutta
Egypt and the Army in London Debate Over Egyptian Strength
In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain outlined Britain's view on Egypt's army growth and its control. He noted Britain's stakes in the Suez barrier and protection of foreigners, urging safeguards while pursuing negotiations with Egypt after Lord Lloyd’s note. The discussion referenced the 1921 Alexandrina events and increases in infantry and artillery under the Sirdar budget.
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London
Awaten Chamberlain
Galing Party
Lord Lloyd
Britain
Egypt
Clynéd
Austén Chaimberlain
Derby wireless timing sparks transcontinental notice
London newspapers highlight the first record wireless transmission of the Derby results to Australia. Barriers lifted at 3.9 and the race finished with Call Boy Ga winning as Melbourne reported 3.12. Transmissions showed Melbourne timing 3.19 and other regions in South Africa 14 seconds and Australia 22 seconds after the finish.
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London
Windnesday
Australia
Beam Wireless
Melbourne
Call Boy Ga
Nowspayer
South Africa
Inaig
South America
Egypt Political Turmoil Delays Vuted Departure
The report describes Egypt's government crisis as pressures grow over Fuad's possible trip to England. Zaghouliya factions push hard against departure, fearing a compromise, while British concerns hint at a ready cabinet reply and a potential early settlement.
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London
Walle
Suryul Pushin
Pusat
Saya
Fuad
England
Dromdeat House
Egypt
Pevenslo
Watts
Pavado Pollettians
Salro
Weilnetdig
Party splits loom as Australian Labour groups hold meeting
In Sydney on a Thursday a Federal Parliamentary Labour party meeting discussed settlement of a faction feud in New South Wales. Nine members were absent but all states were represented. A resolution backed exploring all avenues to resolve the split and empowered Charlton Scullin and Blakeley to negotiate with opposing leaders. The gathering adjourned with plans to interview the opposing side, but overtures for compromise were not pursued and ministerialists expect defections from the Motel party in the coming days.
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Sydney
Tharulay
Marliamentary Labour Party
Wits
Toy
New North Wales
Lero
Hall Abte
Aieo
Charlton Inter
Charlton
Scullin
Blakeley
Ncrrow
Oppostaig
Labdur
Mary
Motel
Aldia
Lang
Country Press Association pushes wireless news service
Sydney reports before the Royal Commission on Wireless News. Thomas Mitchell Shakespeare, secretary of the Country Press Association, explains past delays from the Telegraph Department and federal attitude on interstate telegrams. The Postmaster General agrees to licenses but resisted paper publication via wireless until August. Amalgamated Wireless offered months of testing for £4000. decision pending.
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Sydney
Prela
Taday
Royal Commission On
Thomas Mitchell Shakespeare
Prev
Couintry Presa Association'Cooperation Company of Australia
Telegraph’ Department
Waerough
Ab Fret
Country Press Association
Meenstes
Postminter-General
Wireleas
Aperial Netnses
Amigamated Wireless
Delegates Protest New Labour Conditions at Government Works
A Thursday session of the Building Trades Union delegates protested the government approved changes to labour conditions for government works. They argued that recent measures end the rotary system of employment by men on these projects and vowed further action.
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Brisbane
Norevs
Urtshane
Building Trades’ Union
Miiaeter
Rabour
Caine
Rotary
Works Department
Deldpates
McTihers
Union
Kirwan
Railway Fatality near Tybee Platform
A railroad accident near Tybee station claims the life of a four year old child named Sena, reportedly with no immediate relatives in Quebec. An eyewitness describes the child being struck by a train in the afternoon as the locomotive approached the platform. Authorities are investigating the incident and local residents recall a moment of danger just before the tragedy occurred.
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Alam
Decensed
Sena
Jai
Queeashiad
Morbid trial details allege killer1 at Westminster court
The trial of Jobin Robinson, 46, unfolds with defense objections to a confession and a contested sequence of events regarding a murder of Mrs Minnin Bonnie. Witnesses recount an alleged street confrontation, a fatal blow, and the suspect’s actions after the killing, amid questioning by Mr Vine and testimony from Sergeant Clarke and pathologist Sir Barnard Spilsbury.
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Loxdon
Weatiinster Court
Jobin Robinam
Minnin Bonnie
Holywis Comal
Ja Tronk
Chiveing Crows
Wduidtsitu
Ehg Court Rao
Str
Vine
Robinson
Scotland Yard
Clarke
Chirke
Mrr
Tougth
Barnard Spilabury
Alice
Marine Monster Exhibit at Queensland Museum
A new display features two united vertebrae of the ichthyosaur found in Hughenden by H A Craig. The porpoise shaped marine reptile lived about a million years ago in the ocean that covered western Queensland.
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Bribbane
Queensland Museum
Hughenden
H. A. Craig
Queensland
Robison case notes inquest into disposal of body
A witness recounts the crime chain from purchase of paper and tools to concealment of remains. The suspect, once caught, faced Brixton trunk handling and hotel contact as the inquiry advances. A Robinson employee testified about a cleaning solution used earlier and the police remanded him for a week.
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Brixton
Robinson
Ha Police
Brisbane Tragedy Evidence at Inquest Focuses on Mrs Walsh
Testimony at the Brisbane inquiry into Acting Sergeant Gumming’s death highlights Mrs Elven Walsh and Mrs Cumming. Mrs Walsh denies several statements and admits telling her husband to use caution before the tragedy. The witness aims to avoid a miscarriage of justice, and the inquiry adjourned for a week.
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Brisbane
Toler
Elven Waleh
Mpa
Asuo
Chrlatio
Walsh
Cumming
Xine
Cyclone devastates Holland and Belgium with loss of life
A powerful cyclone struck the province of Gelderland and nearby areas causing widespread destruction. Livette and Berefrum were leveled with hundreds of homes destroyed and casualties reported. In Neede a factory collapsed with three workers killed. Tens of injuries followed as lines and communications were disrupted and troops moved to assist. Authorities noted casualties in Amsterdam and Williboed with dozens critically hurt.
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London
Wedlvestay
Gebleriand
Mot- Nowe
Elgergren
Nedile
Livtelle
Berefrum
Neede
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Simanels
Williboed
Folland
Golleriind
Amsterdam
Thuredlay
Hne
Critiia
Tho Prings
Vancort
Cane Cutting Signings in Innisfail and Mouril Vin Area
Innisfail reports completion of gang signings with no incidents today as cutters for Mouril Vin area join tomorrow. Additional crews for both regions are expected to commence work Monday. Officials set June as the start for crushing operations, while authorities hope South Johnstone troubles do not spread to nearby areas.
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South Johnstone
Speeches Broadcast Worldwide From Holland Rydney
In Holland on Thursday Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana delivered speeches that were broadcast to Duloh sub fort worldwide. The messages were received with strong audience reaction and reported heard by hundreds in Australia. The event marked a successful propaganda effort and widespread public attention.
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Rydney
Holland
Prinerse Julai
Duloh
Australia
Honours King’s Birthday List Amid Commonwealth Names
Sydney dispatch lists royal honors for Australian and colonial officials. Recipients include CBE Dame Nellie Melba and Captain Giver Tyott, with engineering and adjutant roles noted, plus honors for the Treasury secretary James Heather, and Flight Lieutenant Ivor Melntyra among air force awardees.
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Sydney
Thiraday
Tie ‘Gaver
C.M.O
Giver Tyott
Retarned Soldiers c and Sailors
Imperial ‘Pengue
Austealia
Dame Nellie Mellah
Charles Percy Barlle Chubbe
Beurgemi
Charles Grahas Wadtell
Glazers’ Asseciation
New South Wales
James Thomas Heather Show
The
Treasury
Ernest Dickernon
Sid* Coliam
C.B.E
Majnr
Seer Gordon Mannd' Browne
Adjutant-Goneral's Department
Soviet action reported by Daily Express correspondent
London reports that Soviet Russia has announced the closing of Vindivontock to British ships, a move not confirmed by the Foreign Office. The note notes Britain handles about half of Vindivontock traffic and cites trade balance considerations and existing conditions in its assessment.
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London
Expres
Pekin
Soviet
Russia
Foreign Office
Biesia
Society Divorce in London Divorces Granted Abroad
Lady Curtin Bennett, now in Australia, obtained a divorce decree on grounds of her husband Sir Henry Bennett's misconduct in Paris. The case lacked funds, no application was made for the grown-up children, and the suit proceeded without a funded defense.
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London
Wediendas
Ladly Curtin Bennett
Australia
Sir Henry
London Gangster Heiress Convicted In Fraud Ring
A London based female gangster posing as an heiress ran a five year fraud ring aided by forgers, hosting lavish parties in Mayfair while her lower flat laundered funds. She obtained about £20,900 and faced a long sentence after a court hearing. two accomplices received 44 year terms as the case unfolded.
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Lonton
London
Totter Bay
Dave
Brutal Murder Mystery Report From London Seaside Resort
Reports from London detail a brutal murder case involving a proprietress at a seaside resort town. The victim Mire sbillia Auimally was killed reportedly by hammer blows, with police pursuing a husband Charles Noblacin as a person of interest. The scene centers on a vivacious family and a naval sitter Lovina Heilgers, with wartime context cited.
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London
Little
Kent
Dickens
Wilich
Ber Ite
Charléa Noblacin
As Yeu
Tammy
Flag Bill Debate Intensifies In Union Parliament
CAPETOWN Wednesday reports the sixth day of the Flag Bill debate in the Union Parliament. Labour members delivered strong speeches as one Labour member announced opposition while others pledged to vote for the measure on the second reading.
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Capetown
Labour
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