News In Brief From Distant Lands And Local Happenings
A wide array of notes reports Ludwig flahn charged with incitement, thefts at a Norse hotel, and police protection around Mt Malcolm. Kalgoorlie figures discuss tours, finance, and a 5000 pound expirer promotion. Mines and brewery news surface with planning for water, hotel construction, and cooperative bakery ideas. Legal actions include licenses denied at Kerth and an investigation involving Mr Tingarth. Global items mention Germany’s protests, libel damages, and war-era references, with local election talk and infrastructure developments across regions including Geraldton and Northam.
The Native Question and Aboriginal Rights Debate
A colonial era editorial condemns restraints on Aboriginal peoples and critiques Western authorities handling of indigenous lives. It argues for recognizing native rights and resisting arbitrary punishment while calling Australia to honor protections and self-determination.
Parliament debate on West Australia native treatment editorial
In the Federal Parliament Mr Alugh Mahon draws attention to an Age editorial attacking West Australia for its treatment of natives. He questions the publication’s response to Hinks allegations from the Canning exploration party and urges official dispatches for British publication. Other items mention distant affairs and disasters abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methobenr
Alugh Mahon
Making & Sioot
West Australia
Mahon
Cutrent
Hinks
Canning Exploration Party
Tru
Payuy
Cannine
Dhial
Geoit
Britain
Commonwealth
Erie
Funl
Dunial
Denti
Reple
Canning
Danil
India
Australia
Esther the Beautiful Queen on Brighton stage
A reader notes the performance of Esther at Brighton SA with Viktoria as soloist and a strong chorus. The review praises the choir’s vigor, the conductor’s control, and the audience’s enthusiastic response, while noting some choral weaknesses and calling for continued support and future Gilbert and Sullivan works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan Go
Earl Weivet
Lng
Iuzweywia
Saecu
Bunbury
Esther
Gilbert and Sullivan
Municipal trading vs private enterprise debate grows
The piece argues municipal undertakings threaten national wealth and warns readers about private monopolies. It recalls London's water privatisation history, linking high rates, poor service, and eventual municipal control as a cautionary tale for Bartonbury and similar towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huth
Andy Dakinesry
Ted Kraghiin
Suimielgdena Works
waMiehpae
Linden Kaye
Monseigal Purke
Ppan
Prleite
Burbury
Apita
Greil Aribain
Aoarense
Mopmpsl
Guly Glory
Wrheeans Municipal Mul
Voras
United Kingdom
Alan
Owen
Cane
Douree
Great Britain
Juadime
Lord Avebury
Tosa
Tony
Leveringe
Rates
Rai
Suenopoly
Tuitat Kingdom
Higusos
London Water
Fred
Flosco
London Mater Consunir
London
Vommuna
Sven Londen
Ahermaas
Rondonia
Persil
Etn
Munycipsl
Glaayow
Canadian Prime Minister defends alliance while condemning immigration policy
London reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, praising a large Ottawa demonstration. He condemned British Columbia’s stance on Oriental immigration and stated he would not jeopardize the alliance with Japan while in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Beith Columbia
Wilfrid
Tapany
Home Coming Italians Plan Emigration to Western Australia
London reports a surge of Italian emigration from the United States amid crisis. Rome's migration council is arranging emigration to Western Australia to relieve Italy’s unemployment during the coming winter, with an expected 300000 unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Italy
Council of Migration
Rome
Western Australia
Quiet in Zululand as Natal premier urges restraint
In Tondin on December 8 reports say conditions in Zululand are calm while the Premier of Natal requests newspapers refrain from publishing the aegonumty of the braops, signaling a tense press climate amid uncertain events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondin
Zululand
Natal
Regicidal Plot Trial Opens in Saint Petersburg
Russian affairs report that 17 soldiers and civilians, SD members of the Second Duma, are on trial for complicity in a regicidal plot. Public hearing was refused, the accused asked to be sent back to prison, and their counsel withdrew. About 100 thousand workers and students struck in sympathy with the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thorial
Second Duma
St. Petersburg
Lord Milner Urges Minimum Wage for Weak Industries
Lord Milner spoke at Oxford and urged the establishment of a wage floor and a welfare system in affected industries. He argued the State should act for the weakest sectors, mirroring what organized unions achieve for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twuston
Lord Milner
Oxford
California Fratgrowers Seek Policy on Asian Immigration
The Californian Fruit Growers convention endorses a reform report on the Chinese Exclusion Act and proposes limiting immigration to a fixed number from Asia while preserving European immigration. One speaker notes immigration from South Europe and Southeast Europe as a comparison, reflecting broader regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Southwre
Europe
Superb Dreadnought Ships Britain Builds Largest Class
The fourth dreadnought for the British Navy, the Superb, displaces 18,600 tons, surpassing earlier vessels and matching Temeraire and Bellerophon. Completed at Portsmouth, she marks a record in private and public building with 23,000 indicated horsepower and speed of 21 knots. Armament includes ten 13.5 inch guns and five torpedo tubes, with enhanced underwater explosion protection. Cost reported at £1,730,000. guards against disaster noted as naval leaders discuss safety and secrecy.
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Superb
Hich
Portsmouth
Dayon Port
Admiralty
Andrew Noble
Royal Navy
Draival McGill
Cricket match opens in Brisbane with mixed teams
Brisbane hosts a scattered English eleven versus Australian eleven workout with notable players including Humprhies and Braund. Weathered by selection disputes, the South Bunbury sidefields will mix Bunbury residents and others, aiming for a fair contest that may end in a draw.
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Evinoad
Winbury
South Benkuey
Lea
Bunbury
Trajan
Ny Chase
Furuta Sete
South Bunbury
Burn
Bursfeld
Chrisie
Hands
Muldoon
Neswin
Norrie
Bos
Slattery
Warner
Buntory
Busselton Club Poised for Strong South West Pennant Campaign
Abundance of practice and improved form noted as Busselton hosts Banbury visitors in the South West pennant series. Carr absent but Ramsay Carter and Wassellton expected to clash, with Foster and Hirtles Hastie among notable players. Secretary Syoucer shows strong form. Busselton poised to press for victory Wednesday.
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Busselton Club
Banbury Club
Rinceyite
Mr Carr
Carr
Ramsay Ud Carter
Wassellton
Davry
Lins Bean
Willamaca
Parker
Soncom
Thors
Pless Es
Marsh
Fe Nayman
Syoucer
Ramsay
Friendly Societies' Handicap Events Set for Monday Night
Entries for the Friendly Societies annual Ehriehaee galacies handicap events are listed for Monday night. Participants prepare for a varied program of races and contests, with clubs and officials coordinating the night's schedule.
Chopping and sawing contests announced at convent scape
Friday and Saturday December 26 and 27 under electric light, the chopping and sawing events promise strong draw and large crowd. Allan Shaw named handicapper with nominations closing Monday. past two years' performances required. Details in advertisement. inquiries via Mr Shaw Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prines
Allan Shaw
Collie
Mint
C. Li
Bastie
Moser B
Kraehler
M. J. Shanahan
Hanbary
Median Shaw
Shaw
Qoilio
Laqairers
Alectre Lehe
Yacht Club Race Preview With Notable Entries
The Bunbury Yacht Club lists race entrants and course details for this afternoon. Symonds, Stelinnos, Kobe, and Dufender lead with times and wind notes while Luna, Queena, and others appear in the field. The Saunah Brooke will trail the fleet to provide live coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury Yacht Club
Dufender
Lorur
TS Tain
Queena
Saunah Brooke Liss
Bunbury Chamber Discusses South Western Train Services
A Bunbury chamber special meeting at the council chambers debated alterations to South Western train services. They considered daily Narrogin lines, midnight and early morning runs, passenger coach additions, and timetable changes to improve Bunbury access and Narrogin connections.
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Uie Atyra
Council Ghat Ingra
UF & Don
Slidensern
Fatrufiaind
L. Cullen
Narrogin Vendinzanil Aguney Coy Ltd
Navroria Coane
Perth
Ferstian
Elvilds
Kenger
Brunswick
Momnbery
Prszengzar
Therglore Sarand
Het
Bunbury
Donnybrook
Iuembera
Wherthy Joss
Tha Mart Mitter
Cullen
Kunbury
Cullan
Nartoyin
Suntary
Cullie
Narrogin
Parth
Banbury
Nanal Perth Taorsunge
Fortine
Commissiour
Heuoswick Junction
Great Southern
Mt Darkan
Tila
Kaeshagen
Durban
Penis Dan
Unclear OCR Ref: Wireless System Move In Switzerland
Fragmentary report notes mountain ranges hindering a wireless telegraph system in Switzerland. It mentions relocation of stations to high areas and references a Perth original court jury acquitting someone named W. Buggers after a three hour deliberation.
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Switzerland
Perth
Various Advertisements and Notices from Burlington
A collage of misspelled adverts and notices announces products and services including Namestone, newspapers, magazines, and a shop at Wellington Street. It mentions costume duties, a Coenish’s dere-waking reference, and sales on coats and medicines with low prices for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mills
Clarge
Corniah's
Victoria-street
Bantary
Soldiers Gather For December Camp and Tug of War
A crowded military dispatch describes a forthcoming training camp at Forruat Park led by Lieut. Kastulan with about 60 squadron members and 50 more from Company 1. The event includes outpost drills, diving services, and a competitive programme with light horse and infantry units, plus athletics and a tag war.
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Liss
Tne
Dumanl Maskarry
Lylithores
Forruat Park
Kastulan
Ois
Col. le Mesuriee
Infante
Troe
Stata
Phil
O.0
Vie
Tonte
Stra
Evok
Donnybrook
Brookhampton
Muskstey
Atc
Ratnna
Tleir
Huevey
Yar
Hanbury Tourist Association
Taata oPaki
Bart Turant
Vighémen
Lloyd Linduay
Gretna Feeen
Bastvtrus
Indy
Victoria
Social and Personal News From Bunbury and Surrounds
We learn with regret that J W Venn of Durdanup Park is seriously indisposed with Dr Williams of Bunbury attending. The Bishop of Bunbury was injured while riding near Thewyete, thrown from his buggy and sprained an ankle, delaying his planned engagements in the diocese. Master Harold Meyer, a young violinist, returns home to study with top instructors. Notable English travelers include Omanares bedy and Tamils and the sayorese of Perth and Mine Mollgg. Provisional Central Fruit Growers Association committee includes Ahas Clarke SF Rielonde, W J Bicustoun of Boyanup, W A Borks of Ferguson, W Rotioram of Bridgetown, Gos of Courage, and John J Hinds, chemist and druggist proprietor. Stirling House hosts offer to list accommodation and will advertise through goldfields papers. Furnished houses and details available via the Central News Agency and Hinde’s sash chemist stores.
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J. W. Venn
Durdanup Park
Williams
Bunbury
St Bury
The
Central Fruitgrowers’ Association
Ahas Clarke
SF Rielonde
W. J. Bicustoun
Boyanup
W. A. Borks
Ferguson
W.rotioram
Bridgetown
John J. Hinds
Tighmenta
Eantern Golddalds
Stirling House
Bay
Thin Centra
Antral
The Wallace Divorce Case Proceeds Amid Odd Exhibits
The Wallace divorce case continues with testimonies about Mrs Parker's household and notes taken by Mrs Suiley in June. Court figures reference Calkey the solicitor and alleged incidents involving whisky, cigars, and propriety, with unusual displays shown in Cornish center window displays and references to Bunbury and Mapcliffe’s Orange Comedy.
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Melhourne
District Farmers' Association Holds Monthly Meeting
The Boy roup Farmers' Association met on Monday with twenty members present led by W. J. Beelastone. Correspondence included funds for local cemetery and the State school garden. A new meeting rule sparked debate over late attendance and voting, while A Payne and A G Clayton urged vigorous participation. Audits of the washistian's books were assigned and the next meeting set for the second Monday.
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Farmers’ Association
Boyroup Farmers’ Association Ems
W. J. Beelastone
Tenatha Gorsm
McClayton
Gartas
A. Payng
Wembury
Soo
A. G. Clayton
Payne
Iaid
J. Hurst
Rannymeda
Bryce
Kilpatrick
Washistian
Missing clerks trigger deflation allegations in Kalgoorlie
Frederiak Brown, a clerk for Picsne, Lowe and Co., and another clerk for the Water Supply Department are missing in Kalgoorlie. Deflations are alleged in both cases, with authorities urged to investigate the disappearances and gather evidence from colleagues and observers.
A Serious Charge and Various Far-Flung News
A nurse Jans White faces a serious charge for conspiring to perform an abortion on Matilda Coteman. Across the world, New Zealand football results show Swinton defeating Lance, while a short note mentions a war injury from a shell in Moscow. The Survey Department works on a bridge project near a town twenty miles south of a named township. Additional items report a factory spark, a sizable timber or mineral sale in West Australia, and a note from the Attorney General of Commerce about a shipment cert to the Federated Steamship Association in Melbourne.
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Ludwig Flahn
le Boing
Priersind Ngwinubem
Nireemati
Guly
M Hotel
Malcolm
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoortn Chamber of
Mian Wit
Hughes
Howick
Hessen
Kalgoorlie Ciauwlur
Stine
Chinn
Tadunenee
Fen ‘Tillett
Imdfield
Grossee
Uke
Gloucester
Gates Wortham
Lakes Pines
Berch
Enmple
Northane
Guthorvire
Burt Adelaide
Eeliginné
North Fumento
Miadoolah
Mapehison Us
Mr. Mauormann
Fan
Sererd
Tor Ora
Turna
Mensies
Fpplioayiant
Publicyns
King Edward Hostel
Kerth
Geraldton
Miewet Hebweom Ehh
AIDA
Mereidion Bokwey
Bro
Squire
Tee” Muar
Landsy
Ure Latte
Avetralin
Poul
Manuy
Erin
G. 8
Toppin
B. Tingarth
Perth of Mort
Stanford White
Snothy
England
Bor
Eudilph Domborki
Gaal
Byeth
Duthi Af
Martie Mendelson
Kod Poe
Thi Beer Snown
Molliaroe
Tmrt
Harry Rickarde
Rouwhen
Dubbo
N.S
Aid
Eweland
Atrermenis
Strvinde
Hms Bret
Dunedin
Fenmo
Ona
Philip Beacktoburet
Shackluten
Sydney
Dukes
Bell
Joff Perth
Kalgoorny
Albany
Metropolia
Harey Duna
Yremunlie
Grange
Midland Nation
Melure “ Age
Melloniene
Agu This Gorning
Atrome
Evan
Mr. Mahon
Bradbury
Wiel & Ohnse
Mtr Ohman
Eusprise
Hanslolian
Campower
Ateike
Brighton
S.A
Kay
Tarins
Durkan
Canada Aid
Japan
Soveme
Russian Affairs
Munster
Sporting
Fair Sand
Colonials
Brisbane
Eleves
Syuings
Brand Tarrant
Humphrieg & Brawl Maenrtnay
E Khoss
Areund
Evans
Bunbury Chamber UE Commerce
Cutler
Rasshagen
Bremantie
Kacahagan
Mr Mudra
Haybor Tevet
Balston
Bnideer
Bulstom
Hayward
Wits
Dmarlime
Wellngton
Wellington-aleant
Lutrisset
Sega
Hobbs
Kuntary
Aguatron, Company
Visa
Baldock
Banyea
Bunhary Brewery
Brily
Ronth
Wostara
Social and Personal
Harold Meyer
Sayorese
Mine
Wallace
Ace
Gorninh
Mapucliffe
Queronth
Jans White
Matilda Coteman
New Zealand
Eens St Swinton
Lance Ahing
Wedaradsy
United State
Moscow
Wilgorrup
Attany
Commerme
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