In Memoriam James Ralph Thorpe 1917 Death Note
In loving memory of my dear son James Ralph who died June 28 1917 Only severed till He came Inserted by his loving mother.
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
4
In loving memory of my dear son James Ralph who died June 28 1917 Only severed till He came Inserted by his loving mother.
The Acting Prime Minister signaled tariff revision will receive government attention to protect Australian industries from cheap labor in progressive countries. The farming sector must monitor changes to avoid higher agricultural costs, while critics say the government favors big Melbourne interests. A 2-year-old deputation to Mr Hughes urged duties on cheap-labor rice for starch, but was rejected as preposterous.
Federal Government debates tariff changes as Australian maize growers seek relief from imports. Supporters argue a small maize tariff aids local producers against cheaper non-British rice imports and could stabilize prices amid a likely bumper harvest next season. They urge Downe farmers to push for measures benefiting Australian products over foreign competition.
Official notice that about 40 returned soldiers are due in Warwick today at 10 20 am aboard the Devands transport. Refreshments are requested. New books added to the Warwick Book of Arts Library include The British Campaign in France and Flanders Vol IV by Conan Doyle, Gad and Tommy Atkins by Dr. Alexander Irvine, and The Destroyers and Other Naval Stories by H South, among others.
Yesterday’s weather forecast warned of scattered showers on the North Coast and south from Mackay with a cloudy, unsettled overall outlook. Temperatures will be chilly in the south eastern interior but warmer elsewhere, with southerly winds along the coast and variable winds inland. The State session, opening soon, faces speculation over the Cabinet’s programme. Political circles expect many proposals aimed at influencing the Federal election, suggesting the session will be bitter and heavily propagandistic.
Reports from Brishans correspondent describe a slow lull in the fw epi demic as restrictions ease and schools reopen. Hope rises for a return to normal, though officials warn of a potential second wave while unofficial French victim counts complicate the outlook. Absentee rates creep up, signaling ongoing disruption despite hospital figures showing fewer treated cases.
The Lands Department reports in May five pastoral holdings applied for in Queensland with two in Darling Downs and three in Burke, totaling 495 square miles and rent £316 22s 6d. Also 75 occupation licenses sought, covering 307 square miles with rent £697 18s 4d. Plus a local ad noting ladies serge coats and skirts priced at half off from Hyslop and Sons.
The Department of Agriculture says permits for trappers may be obtained from the clerks of petty sessions at 2/6 each. A trapper with a permit to trap opossums or bears cannot enter a holding to trap without the owner or occupier's consent. No permit is needed to shoot kangaroos. Trappers may not open or leave fences or gates open without permission.
Copies of the April issue of the Australian soldiers’ magazine Aussie have reached Australia edited by Phillip L. Harris. An editorial quotes General Birdwood praising the magazine’s service and its forthcoming demobilisation. A Sydney note warns doctors of scarce clinical thermometers and proper sterilisation, while a Brisbane item reports on local council attempts to borrow funds at low rates for city development and a proposed debenture scheme to raise money.
Mr M A Harris State Valuer plans to leave Warwick for Brisbane with Mrs Harris mid next week after a two year stay. Updates list relatives in Deepwater and Sladeville hospitalised with pneumonia influenza, and soldiers returning to Australia with ships Durham and Nestor in early July. Also notes Lt Gen Sir Brudenell White to travel from Melbourne to Queensland and local obituaries including Alex Geo Menzies and Mr T Cross amid influenza outbreaks.
The steamer Allinga remains out of service in Brisbane as the Government debates its legal power to intervene. Seamen refuse arbitration, keeping 20 weeks of unemployment, with union secretary Walsh noting uniform resolve. In NSW and Victoria the stance mirrors Queensland. Seamen representatives plan to meet Acting Prime Minister Watt.
Brisbane reports the Premier Mr Ryan will be met by a Labor Party delegation in Toowoomba tomorrow. At Torwich he will be met by Acting Premier Mr Hunter and other ministers.
In Brisbane a long-time Labour associate claimed the party may ask Queensland MPs to stand aside for Mr Ryans potential leadership. He named J Page and C McDonald as among those pressed to surrender seats, noting Finlayson agreed to stand down in Brisbane to permit Ryan to run as the official Labour candidate if he accepts the leadership.
Melbourne Thursday minister for repatriation Senator Millen said the department will immediately begin treating special cases of neurasthenia and war debility. Homes will be established near each capital city to aid veterans.
Brisbane dispatch reports troops aboard the steamer Devanha due to land at Central Station tomorrow at 6.40 p.m. The return marks a postwar redeployment with servicemen expected to disembark and proceed to assigned locations.
The Sydney Bun hailed a claim that over 100000 bags of wheat in Enfield were lost while in transit. Damages arise from tar pile removal leaving wheat exposed. The Wheat Office declined to claim against Railway Commissioners. Mr James, Education Minister, will lead inquiry for cabinet report. The Chief Railway Commissioner would not comment.
The Public Service Commission in Brisbane today made available Mr. J D Story’s report on proposed Queensland Public Service classification. The document includes evidence from 273 applicants and witnesses, proposing a new classification with reduced minimum salaries, higher maximums, and annual increments.
The Warwick Coursing Club plans its second meeting at the racecourse on Saturday afternoon with a maiden stake and a novice stake decided. The first race starts at 2 pm. The draw from last night lists Maiden entries Mysterious versus Almacs Lady among others and Novice entries Witton Wizard against Lady Nettles with several pairings.
Ipswich hosted New Zealand in front of about 5000 spectators. New Zealand led at half time and after a tense second half Waitera scored followed by Matbhowa conversion to seal a 11 in Ipswich. Duncan Thompson captained Ipswich.
In London on Wednesday the Australians posted 184 in their second innings, giving the Gentlemen of England a victory by an innings and 13 3/4 runs. Derbyshire and Lancashire saw J T Tyldesley make 272, the season's top score. Bellew ay will not play further in England due to a leg injury and will return to Australia at the earliest opportunity.
The Buckingham course hosts Australian pair O Hara Wood and Thomas who beat O Hara Wood and Thomas 63 6 3. Thomas defeats Griffon three sets to two, O Hara Wood over Walker, Doust over Risley, Heath over Woodman. Fisher scratched. Fisher-Ritchie win doubles. Thames-O Hara Wood beat Kingscote-Prebble. Lycett-Mins Ryan win mixed doubles.
London June 14 The final ALP eight chosen to compete at Henley includes Roweden Middleton Havenstein House Begg Davis and Robarts with names indicating team selection and roster for the event.
Former Labour leader G Kerr says the railway service in the north suffers from a lack of discipline with trains rarely on time. He notes young staff speak little and a few LWW officials drive policy while older workers fear speaking out. The report also mentions a Glengallen Abbe Council meeting set for Tuesday July 1.
Correspondence from Warwick readers laments lack of public celebration as peace terms appear not yet signed. Letter notes other towns celebration, questions why Warwick did not mark the occasion, and suggests delays or misreporting may have caused premature expectations.
Brisbane reports the Minister for Railways responding to claims that Townsville railway workers refuse to run trains for meatworks. He says he has no knowledge of any actual stoppage and that the men have only mentioned not handling certain trucks for the meatworks.
At a Brisbane meeting of the Public Service General Officers Association it was unanimously decided to file a plaint in the Arbitration Court. The action follows a dispute over the overtime pay system recently instituted by the Commissioner of the Queensland Government Savings Bank. The meeting also proposed variations to the industrial agreement between the Association and the Government to improve current conditions.
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