War update from Adrianople and Belgrade protests
Dispatches from Adrianople report no general assault on the night of December 4 with heavy fighting and repulse after hours. In Belgrade Vienna demands include removal of Gen Janovich, degradation of officers, a Serbian regiment marching past Austrian troops, and King Peter’s formal apology. Athena notes Greek cruiser Macedonia seized an Albanian ship and took it to Corfu.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Janovich
Bulgaria’s Losses Reported in New Total
The latest Bulgarian losses are listed as 70 000 killed and wounded up to date, with official figures noting casualties across the conflict.
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Bofia
The Militant Suffragettes Hunger Strike Ends in Aberdeen
Four suffragettes jailed at Aberdeen refused to pay fines and began a hunger strike. They shouted from prison windows as authorities could not force feed them, and were discharged without further incident.
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London
Aberdeen
The New Quay Mystery Ties Debtor to Mrs Nevill Bequest
The Daily Express links De 14 wife to Mrs Edward Young and notes a reward for Mrs Nevill's watch to determine time of death. Proving the watch timing could influence the disposal of a £30,000 bequest left to Delay in his will. The case concerns a hotel departure and alleged relations with Delay.
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London
Daily Express
Edward Young
Nevill
South African Views On Canadian Imperial Proposals
Capetown reports South Africa welcomes Canadian proposals with enthusiasm and hopes to imitate the Capadion example. The Argus credits Canada with an inspiring lead on imperial questions beyond local defence. Hertzog, speaking at Rustenburg, labels Smartt imperialist yet says imperialism must serve South African interests and warns against jealousy in any settlement.
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Capetown
Cape Times
Borden
South Africa
Capadion
Argus
Canada
Hertzog
Rustenburg
Observer Reports 36 Dreadnoughts Planned by Dominions
The Observer states 36 dreadnoughts are being built or planned by Dominions and Dependencies to secure a Pacific focus. Britain aims for about 70 by 1920 48 for home waters and Mediterranean and six for Imperial patrols with yearly laydowns through 1918.
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London
Observer
Consdu
Pacific
Australia
Pacffc
New Zealand
Great Britain
Germany Uneasy Over British Naval Spending Pitch
Berlin reports accuse Mr Churchill and Mr Borden of insincerity in appeals about Germany's burden of naval expenditures. A writer suggests Borden's proposals would shift the naval policy balance and could trigger further British substitutions of dreadnoughts for Canadian ones.
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Quith
Churchill
Germany
Borden
England
A Mammoth Airship Ordered by British Navy
London December 8 A Berlin correspondent reports the British admiralty has ordered the Parsival airship of 350000 cubic feet at a cost of 25000 pounds. It will be 560 feet long with a speed of 50 miles per hour and capacity for 90 passengers.
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Berlin
Observer
Perth Rider Injured At Ascot Training Track
A. Ashford, a noted cross country rider, was hurt at Ascot this morning during a training run on Bagful Boy. The horse cleared hurdles until the last one, causing a fall that left Ashford unconscious and bleeding. he was taken to Perth Public Hospital with a broken hand among other injuries.
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Perth
A. Ashford
Ascot
Ashford
Antil
Horne
Tegal
Perth racing notes at W A T C meeting last night
Last night at the W A T C meeting Perth trainer reports Miss Alivon will carry 8.7 in the Perth 2000 down from 8.1 while Owlet remains set at Belmont 50 after a weight rise from 7.3 to 7.12. Settling morning quiet with few wagers noted and Silver Lad still favored for the 100. Track work was light with only a few horses seen on the surface.
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Perth
Alivon
W.A.T.C
Owlet
Silver Lad
Markets at the railway silos attract varied grain and produce
Today at the railway silos markets offered 12 trucks of dial ranging from £9 to £4 9d, 2 trucks of wheat sold at 3s each for Schaul 3s Ltd, 3 trucks of ont e reached £3 5s, 1 truck of barley sold at 36 3d, and two trucks of potatoes recorded. Total receipts were £6175 6d and £6108 recorded separately.
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Perth
Schaul 3S Ltd
Pavel Wb
Collie Coal Miners Protest Government Orders
A public indignation meeting in Collie protested a government reduction of local coal orders by about 40 percent. A conference of colliery owners discussed the issue with the Minister for Railways and planned a deputation to appeal to municipal and road authorities, traders, and the council.
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Collie
Joco
Ati Deputaion
Oo Cent Sing Anion
Muniapal Council
Traders’ Proclation
Roada Board
Sudhots
Bunbury Protest Over Loan Estimates Sparks Public Meeting
A letter from a Bunbury constituent criticizes the government loan estimates and criticizes Mr Thomas for alleged indecision and politicking. The writer laments neglect of Bunbury and calls for a public protest meeting to demand better representation and action on the North Fremantle works decision.
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Sean
Busberg
Bunbury
Thomas
North Fremantle
Scaddan
Suffragists Disrupt Home Rule Meeting At Torquay
A Home Rule demonstration in Torquay was interrupted by suffragettes and male supporters as Sir Edward Carson attempted to address the crowd from a balcony. Mr Redmond spoke amid chaotic interruptions with ejectments and clashes reported, while clergymen protested the treatment of women.
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London
Edward Caryon
Torquay
Redmond
Bunbury Cadets March From Town To Perth
The West Australian lauds the Bunbury cadets journey of 115 miles on foot led by Lieut. O Donnell. The piece notes the impressive discipline nat ive hardihood and practical outcomes while comparing youth to seasoned troops. It mentions their Perth results and handicap from Parliament House duties.
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Perth
O'Donail
Commonwealth
Bunbury Boys
Lieut
O'Donnell
Hardihood
Napoleon
Bunniry
Parliament House
Carp. Woods
Sorgt
Sinclair
Soret Bankendroff
Corp Woods
Cadet Rennar
Milo Serateh
Bweeney
Area Rio
Alleged Perjury Charged in Melbourne Case
A perjury charge arising from a County Court matter involving Ronald and Murisoy was heard. The Rev J B Ronald accused Murisoy of lying about the plaintiff being drunk at the Western Court hotel and the landlord ejecting him. After evidence, the judge dismissed the case.
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Murisoy
J. B. Ronald
Charle Murisoy
Western Court
Wellington A and P Society Meeting Mixes Prizes and Repairs
A sparsely attended Wellington A and P Society committee meeting reviewed a profitable recent show and read congratulatory correspondence. Winners were set for class 28 cattle and ring events, with prizes to Partridge Padbury and Marsh/Wimb ridge. Roof repairs and a move of meetings to Monday were decided alongside a £28 Summer Crop Potato Competition prize pool.
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P. Society
Partridge
Padbury
Marsh
Wimbridge
Monger
Merry G. Shiey
EB. M. Glarke
J. Stewart and Coy
Frochantio Hex Imade
Qdvetti
Prosa
Technical School Beat Wanderers In Low-Scoring Recreation Ground Match
A Saturday afternoon game at the recreation ground featured nine players on each side from the Technical School and Wanderers Club. The Technical School won by 17 runs with Rodsted scoring 30 not out, Brittain 17, and Brown 11. For Wanderers Cridlaned 19 and Roberton 15 not out led the innings.
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Recreation Ground
Technical School
Wanderers
Afi
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