Capetown to Be Legislative Capital in South Africa Plan
February 4 notes indicate a complete agreement on South Africa's capital question with Cape Town favored as the legislative capital and Pretoria as the administrative seat. Delegates withdrew competing claims after a draft constitution agreed upon, with capital site details remaining settled and discussion on federal advantages highlighted.
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Ippe
Arlen
Capetown
Nafe
Orandin
Ting
Cape’ Colony
Foacesburg
Watton
Talon
Japan Plans Termination of All Commercial Treaties
Count Komura announced that Japan would terminate all existing commercial treaties in 1910 and seek new reciprocity based accords. Britain and the United States were urged to respect anti immigration policies while ensuring good relations with the powers.
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London
Poprumy
Count
Komura
Speadig
Japan
Britain
Sata
Eidurlig
Jane
Sapa
United States
Thyan
Unclear early 20th century world brief with multiple items
Fragmented report notes earthquakes near Sabatta and Iberia, ship capsizes at Leeco, drownings near Lake Ca mp, elopement in Germany, trade reciprocity talk for the Empire, wool sales bidding, and political tensions in Europe with Russia and Bulgaria. A modern remedy by Eldon’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption is advertised.
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General Cablts
London
Sabatta
Iberia
Montreal
Leeco
Lake Camp
Sialyy
Garman
Omar
Nant
van Strudivad
Carlotena
Portugal
Maiius
Lisbon
Bulgaria
Russia
Council of Ministers
Tia Senrot
To- Baldr
Azol
Lopuithin
Lovehey
Stienos
Dreldon
Mochler
Burraga
Fat Stock Sales Reported By Taylor and Co
Fat stock sales list at the Yards shows 41 bullets and 10 steers averaging 26 78 per 100 weight, with lambs and sheep priced per head. Advertisements urge relief from rheumatism and pains via Balm and Pain relief products as the issue notes misprints and local notices.
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HL. Taylor and Co
Keenan
Geo. Jones
Sda
Lang Defeats Squires For Australian Championship
In Sydney Lang from Melbourne defeated Newcastle’s Bill Squires in a hard fought bout before an estimated 18 000 to 20 000 crowd. Lang pressed the attack from the start and rallied through sixteen rounds to secure a clear decision and capture the Australian Championship despite Squires scoring solid blows.
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Lang Onue
Long
Sydney
Bill ‘Squires
Newcastle
Bill
Phair i
Lang
Squires
Melbourne
Jete
Jack John
Mire Scott
Peter Pelix
Mike Willian
Tush
Eong
Hig Dash
Heltook
Newcastleile
Hwg
Laong
Aphter
New South Welshiman
Marine Court Finds Advance Collision Caused by Captain McKenzie
Judge Murray reports the Marine Court finding on the Christmas Day collision between the Iveroa and the tug Advance. The disaster is attributed to Captain McKenzie of the Advance for attempting to cross the bows of the barque while the tug was moving at full speed in the opposite direction.
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Sydney
Judge Murray
Marine Court
Iveroa
Advance
McKenzie
St Kpots
Unclear Ad Promote Magnetic Liniment Cure
Local advertisement touts De Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment as a cure for a stabbing pain in the back and suggests purchase at Morgan Bros on George Street in Bath. The snippet imitates 19th century patent medicine prose.
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Unek
de Sheldon
Modkier Bros
George-strest
Bathutet
Dy Morgan
Burrvaga
Barrier arbitration hearing at Broken Hill.
The arbitration court sits to adjudicate a dispute between Hill Proprietary and various unions over wages and the 1802–2065 era contracts. Arguments focus on jurisdiction, register of Port Pirie workers, and a potential award, with parties to respond and possible court action if not agreed.
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Broken’ Hill
Peden Arbitration Court
Lasue
Holon
Hall
Chambers
Broken Hill
Twins of Winter, Company
Iyetcint
Praseit
Meise
Deleprat
Boneral
Tunageind Digienson
Arthur
Pirie
Artin
Fort Pirie
Andre
Port Pire
Ald
Pere Piri
Jast
Jon Darling
Fie
Broken Hil
Kely Hatle
Nthur
Fehl
Fragmentary Victorian Era Notice On Public Offers At Wade
A garbled extract describes public offers and a reply from Mr Wade reacting to statements by Mr Hughes and Mr Thomas. It references Australian figures and the term Broken Hill and seems to discuss a condemnation and involvement of locals.
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Tofwer
Wade
Hughes
Bks Avery
Ortlon
Thoomts
Vetisralianlaters
Broken Hill
Willis Alleges Blackmail at Hotel Australia
Willis, involved in the late William Patricket’s life, accuses a young man of blackmail after meeting at the Hotel Australia. The man allegedly demanded money to stop publishing an article about Willis. Willis paid 6 10, then the arrestee was charged with blackmail at the police station.
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Wyuney
Willis
Sydney
Inquest Opens on Drunken Bully Hoffspatter Death
The coroner held an inquest into the death of William Hoffspatter who shot and killed his wife near Gillies Plains Sunday night. Police say Mrs Hoffspatter previously threatened her with a revolver and that Hoffspatter, described as drinking and short tempered, died after a hospital admission in critical condition.
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William Hoffspatter
Dimeatt
Gillies Plains
Hoffspatter
Barangabe
Holfspatter
Jockey's Jaw Viaduct Tragedy Near Malvern
Sydney report states Jockey Jawiul Wiles, 47, recently arrived from India, was struck by a train between Chalfiett and Malvern late last night. He had been drinking heavily and was found with severe head injuries. Gallberetdty suspects responsibility as Wiles’ condition worsened. A modern remedy advertisement follows urging Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for consumption.
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Sydney
Orichard
Wiles
Ockey
India
Wes
Chalfiett
Malvern
Sandersons Pure Volatile Eucalypts Adverts Warn
An advertisement warns buyers to beware of fake extracts and touts Sanders and Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypts as genuine. It cites testimony from authorities in Victoria and other sources, claiming superior manufacture and safety compared to illicit preparations.
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Sander & Sons
Wanker
Meril
Vis
Gesuine Sander and Sons
F. Heerne
Willism Street
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