Allegations of dishonesty in presenting departmental reports
In the Brisbane Legislative Assembly the Opposition Leader accused departments of masking facts to mislead Parliament. He argued Under-Secretaries gravitate to pleasing the administration and urged reform, citing costs of public works projects and calls for frankness in future reports.
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Brisbane
Legislative Assembly
Bb, Maher
Mather
Manor
Bledine
Hhe
Maher
Muley
Trip to Sydney as Alderman seeks loan for Brisbane works
Alderman Jones announces plans to convert a 194,000 loan and secure a new loan for emergency works in Brisbane while visiting Sydney. He says the aim is to raise money for employment and curb the emergency rate, with Commonwealth Bank officials present. The council debates ministerial reports and a motion to invite the Home Affairs Minister for a report on council administration.
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Brisbane Council
Bulldank
AM A
J. Dons
Ius Pebi
Bratnose
Commonwealth Bank
Sydney
Momey
Jaw
Readable Fragments of Price List Items
A damaged OCR page lists assorted prices and product names in broken form. Items mention multiple date annotations 4/11 5/11 6/11 and pairs with vague descriptions such as Hanon oleaves and Y HMLEE-GUARTER LENTIL OUOvaD. Cautious interpretation yields a shopping list fragment with unclear brands and quantities.
German plan alleged to thrust on Holland via Limbourg
A Le Journal report claims Germany considers a thrust on Holland through Limbourg toward Dutch ports with a joint Russian German drive on the Boux Canal. Politiken reports German forces recalled from squadrons and ambulances leaving Berlin, suggesting an offensive. Brake in German communication noted without explanation.
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London
Paria Newpaper
le Journal
Holland
Limbourg
Belgium
Dutch Porte
Talks at The Hague Between Leopold and Wilhelmina
Speculation floods London as King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of Holland resume talks at The Hague with Belgian and Dutch foreign ministers. An official note says they discussed routine matters and interantional penition, with no mediation implied. Brussels reports say Leopold may return to Brussels soon as cabinet members remain unsure of exact topics. In Budapest a minister reaffirmed Hungary’s neutrality while workers extend storm fortifications near Luxemburg.
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London
Leopold
Belgium
Wilhelmina
Holland
The
Hague
Tauhr
Queen Wilhelmins
Mt 130
Brussels
Balland
Rouler
Ming Leopold
M. Spank
Bell Um
Bolland
Leopard
Brussia
Tony
Tuexiay
Budapest
Roaneveld
Federal Country Party turmoil shocks Canberra
Reports from Canberra say two interpretations crown the speech by Country Party leader Mr A Cameron. One sees a push to press the Government on defence and war plans during the coming session. the other suggests he may work toward reform or dissolution with opposition leaders. Cameron hints at no discussion of openings or repercussions and signals a staged approach to potential government embarrassment while remaining noncommittal about a censure motion.
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Burbane
Menara Fadden
Corrie
Federal Country Party
Cameron Ines
Werth
Cameron
Canberra
Auveralis
Tusday
Haader
Country Party
A. Cameron
Hhe
Omeron
Cauveron
Brisbane City Bill Promises Mayor Election Change
A Brisbane government bill may be introduced to overhaul city governance. It contemplates abolishing direct mayoral elections, appointing the lord mayor by aldermen, and remodelling the legislature into a parliamentary body. The plan echoes 1930 Moore government reforms and may include a city manager alternative.
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Brisbane
Mayer
Moore
Wool cheque totals in Queensland buy scheme amid government hold
Queensland wool growers receive today’s wool cheque under the purchase scheme with funds totaling between £75,000 and £200,000. The government retains part of the clearance as an attachment and disbursements are handled by the Commonwealth Bank through Central Wool Committees. Next settlement planned after completion of appraisal process.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Groens
Lunth
Governaent
Commonwealth Banke
Ben
Maynenty
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