Balfour Speech Marks Imperial Defence Committee Views
The speech in the House of Commons touches on imperial defense, Haldane era plans, and ministerial actions. It references the Empire's safety, questions from the floor, and responses about Army and Navy considerations, with notes on feedback from Canada and Australasia. Commander Seel replies on government reception of General Star proposals.
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Lewison
House of Commons
Imperial Defence Committee
Haldane
Sault
Australasia
Seel
Canada
Austrauima
Debates on Free Trade Policy at Queen's Hall
Report of a demonstration at Queen's Hall condemning free trade and protectionism. Speakers defended free trade as vital to British industry and warned protection would harm the nation. Also notes arrests in Calcutta over a theft and conspiracy tied to security concerns. Indian political tensions rise as the Indian Councils Bill faces debate and Muslim Hindu divisions widen.
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London
Queen's
Asquit
Fein
Ryao Mitiony
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Asgaith
Trevtrade
Calcutta
Bengal
Haziribash
India Councils
India
Lahore
Punjab
Mer W. B. Cornwall Dies in Rome During Burial Trip
The Melbourne University registrar Mer W. B. Cornwall died suddenly in Rome where his burial was planned. The report notes his death during a trip for a funeral and mentions other news items including a Wool trade series and international affairs.
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London
Mer W. B. Cornwall
Thw
Melbourne University
Rome
Barry
Serva
Etia
Austria
Bosnia
Turkestan
Hoguia
Shonbagi
Watt
Premiers Conference Debates Scheme for Federal Finance
The conference discusses Skidsten's plan to settle the financial problem via the expiration Braddon clause. It aims to reserve 500,000 from Customs and excise revenue to the States plus 259,000 for Western Australia and Tasmania. The balance up to 3611,250,000 would go to the Commonwealth with excess revenue shared between States and Commonwealth.
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Hobart
Wedecady
Skidfton
Braddon
Western Australia
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Sudden Death at West Wallsend Aged 7
A fragmentary Newcastle report notes the sudden death of a seven year old named Bayliss after a noted incident near Ayletone. The text mentions shifting activities and odd details about paddocks and grain, with references to rabbits and crows affecting fruit in the area.
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Newcastle
Moroney
Wallsend
Inquest into Death by Accidental Revolver Discharge
An inquest in Melbourne today ruled the death of Christian Hansen was caused by an accidental revolver discharge by Constable Lane. The coroner recorded the finding and took responsibility for the formal verdict. A separate fatality report notes Hannah Neighbour, 87, decapitated by a train near Ascot Vale, with her husband describing her as in good spirits hours before death. In Sydney, the Attorney General dropped the charge against Robert John Hollin in the North Sydney death of John Nidderley.
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Melbourne
Hannah
Sydney
Robert John Hollin
John Nidderley
North Sydney
Drowned Boy Found After Camp Pit Incident
A 15 year old boy Owen McMahon drowned in a dam at Bugarlog Campbelltowns yesterday. He usually swam with another boy and went yesterday with him. His clothing was found on the bank and the body was recovered later. No further details are available.
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Sydney
Owen McMahon
Ogo
Bugarlog Campbelltows
Hiv
Teasun
Beare
Ciel
Alleged Gaming House Quarrel Reported in Sydney
A tobacconist A Leach at 222 Pit Street found his shop declared a common gaming house by a notice attached to the door on Wednesday morning. The incident involved the premises being claimed as a gaming venue and drew local attention.
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Sydney
A. Leach
Pitstredt
Possasaldi
Posses
Sydney man fined for allowing house to be used for gaming
Sydney report notes a man was fined 50 pounds for permitting his house to be used for illegal gambling activities. Authorities Cite repeated incidents and warn residents to curb illicit gaming.
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Sydney
Syd Ghinainan
Great Awhare Fire Destroys Flax Stores at Wellington Quay
On Wednesday a large blaze struck the flax stores at Waterloo Quay Wellington destroying the barque Hippolas timber and many buildings. The loss included 40,000 worth of wool and 40 bales of wool damaged while 1,20000 value of flax was destroyed leaving significant property damage.
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Waterloo Quay
Wellington
Wales
Queensland Tragedy Near An chillin Station
A Brisbane news brief reports a bushranging incident near An chillin Station about 200 miles west. Two men, Clemonts and Saxon, were involved and shots were fired. One man is dead, another wounded, with details slow to emerge from police inquiries.
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Anchillin
Gatore
Chinchilla
Shaw
Clemrots
Dn Shanks
Bimlar
Nile
Rani
Clements
Zhot Slead
Neste
Saxon
Orange Picnic Races conclude at Kingston meeting
The concluding day's racing at the Orange and District Picnic Race Club meeting was held in fine weather. Bets and placings include Kaningaroobie Handicap won by Buckland's Rolled Oats, Ayrbrook second, Myalla third. Lerry wins Bracelet Stakes with Lanister Rose second. Larry wins Gambaca Handicap with Ayrbrook second. two races had only two starters.
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Onange
Wednesdy
Orange and District
J.a.’Buckland
WN. Smith
Ayrbrook
J. H. Betington
Boagman
A. Buckland
Kanara
A. Buck- Wages Kyogle
Hayley
Bowls Tournament Results From Yesterday’s Play
In the President’s Trophy Regal defeated Mr. león. W. Folge beat Oraig. Witter gay topped Isrennin LO. Cuba Trophy saw Bagley defeat Mesa. Pulte Trophy winners included Miller beating Mesare. Gurtrell and Bisein edged Golsby and inte 44 to 25.
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Regal
It. Eon
Mby
W. Folge
Ar As 'Oraig
Plague Outbreak Reports Fourth Case On Boatsman
A new plague case was reported this afternoon bringing the tally to four. The boatsman from Nowra, recently arrived, is the victim. Other names mentioned indicate serious illness among crew members with calls for medical attention and potential follow ups.
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Casey
Sydney
Uke
Nowra
Jond Wenn
Ali
Serio Walter, Young
Heather
Sydney Share Market Tidings From Mixed Ledger
Market notes record broken quotations and scattered figures for Hill Tanggtan Lloyds Copper and other items. The fragment mentions Sydney and New South Wales banking and property terms with inconsistent listings and amounts.
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Reiser
Hill Tanggtan
Lloyd's Copper
Dohkon Jill
Allah
Ta UK
Popes Ba
Mount Molloy
Commercial Bank
Petrat Pe
New South Wales
Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract Urges Caution
An advisory warns that inferior eucalyptus products sold as extracts pose danger. It cites a court case and expert testimony in Victoria upholding the genuine Sander and Sons Cube Volatile Eucalypts as superior and urges consumers to avoid misleading preparations.
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Bander
Supreme Court of Victoria
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Coemieh
William Elreet
Wool Exports Jump in Eight Months to 822,459 Bales
An eight month period ending February 28 shows wool exports from the state totaling 822,459 bales, marking a substantial rise from the previous season. The report notes customs and trade conditions, with references to licensing and tax policies affecting the industry and farmer holdings.
Trigger Bathyret Gun Club opens season for Eyfoch Trophy
The Bathyret Gun Club opened the season with a large turnout and a strong birds count for the Eyfoch Trophy. Referee W R Upfold of Merewether Gun Club oversaw proceedings as secretary Dudley and treasurer W Howden guided the committee to a successful event despite some rough phrases and unclear OCR fragments.
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Batoourlie Gun Club
Bathyret Guo Club
W. R. Upfold
Merewether Gun Club
Dudley
W. Howden
Patrick's Day Handicap Entries Listed for Wed Celebration
A list of cycling and athletic event entries led by Mr. G R B Onten Sydney for the St Patrick's celebration handicap. Names include AL Taylor Loyds WR Sandridge and others with various weight and distance notations.
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Loyds
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D Robinson
J. Woks
Lynne
W. Ve Smiths
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Bulge
Pe Aquesell
Els Knopp
BE. Ford
Hi. O. Tudil
J. W. Baie
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Tenney
Plunett
Slyde
Doyds
Ty Lareomba
F. Hansen
W. J. Kelly
V.ic
Doyle
L. “Walton
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