Transport Workers Strike Faces Turbulent Reactions
Lemdon June 16 report shows strike leaders rejecting Father Hopkins and clergy claims of terror and demanding resumption of last year’s settlement terms. Ben Tillett says Australia and New Zealand workers will aid strikers, while Sydney wharf workers oppose immediate action and warn vessels bound for London.
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Lemdon
Atiike
Father Hopkins
Tredee
Pather Hopkins
Imprie
Ben Tillett
Tower Hill
Australia
New Zealand
America
Ars
Sydney
Shuycott
Nem
Kavanagh
Labor Council
Suffragette Hunger Strike Decided in London Protest
Eight thousand suffragists demonstrated at Albany Hall and resolved to begin a hunger strike unless prisoners are moved from the Second to the last Division by Wednesday. Mrs Pankhurst and Mr Lawrence reportedly to participate. A separate incident at the King’s Birthday Dinner saw a suffragette attempt to tear epaulets from Mr Asquith’s coat.
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Albiany Hall
Mr. Auljuith
India Office
Massingham Deplores Cabinet Shifts in The Nation
H W Massingham editor of The Nation voices concern over recent British Cabinet changes. He argues the advanced Radical position is weakened by the strengthening of moderate Liberal influence.
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London
H. W. Massingham
the Nation
Population Decline Flags 1911 German Stats
Berlin reports 1911 census figures show a population drop of 100,000. The Prussian and Bavarian governments, alarmed by the decrease, begin an organized inquiry into demographic trends.
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Berlin
Motor Car Accident in Brussels 1911 Damages Awarded
Sir Francis Younghusband sues for 1400 pounds against the driver of a motor car after a collision at Spa in 1911. The driver was fined and imprisoned for two weeks.
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Brussels
Francis Younghusband
Spa
Unionist Demonstration in London Attacks Home Rule Bill
A large Unionist protest took place at the Albert Hall to oppose the Home Rule Bill. The Nonconformist MP and clergy criticized party influence and warned that loyalty and citizenship would be jeopardized if heritage was removed.
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Albert Hall
Watkinson
House of Comons
Anglicas
Oscory
Disastrous Railway Accident Kills and Injures Many
A severe rail crash near Linkoping at Malmslasth station caused eight passengers to die and sixteen to be injured. The Malmo to Stonkholm night service collided with a goods train. wreckage and damage were extensive and several cars were derailed.
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Onprags
Malmo
Stonkholm
Malmslasth
Linkoping
Anistake
Mgm! Jing
Ing
Transport by Balloon in Alpine Success
A military balloon reached Pilatus in the Alps between Lucerne and Untempalden. It hauled sledges up the rocky slopes and arrived in Lucerne in perfect safety.
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Bema
Pilatus
Alps
Lucerne
Untempalden
Safaty
South African Immigration Bill Probed in Assembly
In Capetown on June 16 the vice Leader of the Opposition Mr. Fichardt gave notice of amendments to the Immigration Bill. The proposed changes aim to prohibit Asiatic immigration and to deport Asiatic residents with compensation in South Aurton.
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Capetown
Union House of Assembly
Fichardt
South Aurton
Emigration Surge Across Britain in 1911
In 1911 a total of 261,800 emigrants left Great Britain. Of these 210,000 went to British possessions. Australia and New Zealand saw significant gains as emigration rose by 150,000.
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London
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Small Kent Friendly Societies Split Capital Before Act
Members of several unregistered Kent friendly societies plan to divide their capital among themselves, fearing confiscation of funds under Lloyd George's Unsuirancy Act before the impending measure takes effect.
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Kent
Mr. Lloyd George
Controversy Over Parisian Painting Sale to Kaiser Frederick
A dispute involves the purchase of two paintings by Vandervous titled Adoration of the Magi for £40,000. The works were bought at a public auction and are held in Madrid where Spanish authorities refuse to allow their removal amid Mach controversy.
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Mach
Kaiser Frederick Murcum
Vandervous
Prnvent
Madrid
Cemoval
Australian champion defeats English rival in Kent final
Lawn tennis report from London details A S Wilding defeating Roper Barrett in the Kent championship final. Scores listed as 4 6 6 2 16 62 62.
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Me. A. F. Wilding
Roper Barrett
Immansa Dock Contract For Royal Albert Area Unveiled
Pearson and Son secure contract to build Immansa Dock south of Royal Albert, costing 1,400,000 pounds. The dock spans 4,500 feet in length, 665 feet wide, depth 35 feet, covering 66 acres of water. King George to perform first sod ceremony on July 17.
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London
Pearson and Son
Royal Albert Docke
King George
India's New Capital Cost Estimate by Delhi Project
Mr. E. S. Montague, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Indian Office, says the provisional cost estimate for the new Indian capital at Delhi will exceed £4,000,000.
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London
E. S. Montague
Indian Office
Delhi
Sleeping Sickness Discovery In Flies Reported
The Sleeping Sickness Commission reports a discovery that the tsetse fly Glosina marsitans carries the disease as well as Glosina palpalis. The palpalis species stays in a limited region, while marsitans has a widespread range making eradication harder.
The Life Boat Question Delays in New Boat Regulations
Capt Young states he alone bore responsibility for the Marine Department delay in issuing regulations raising required lifeboat numbers. He argues the delay was not unreasonable as experiments on stability and safety of ships were needed before final rules.
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London
Young
Marine Department
Paid in Full Hanged Man William Ball at Ammadale Gaol
William Frederick Ball was hanged at Ammadale Gaol today for the murder of his wife. He walked to the scaffold without speaking and died instantly when the drop fell.
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Sydney
William Frederick Ball
Ammadale
Youthful Criminal Sydney Taxi Night
Fifteen year old Fred Hovedon was committed to a reformatory today after being convicted on 38 counts. The charges include 27 for breaking and entering and a number relating to shooting with intent, with operations spanning from Sydney to a to be continued area.
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Sydney
Fred Hovedon
A “S
Libel Action Over Archbishop Clarke Case in Melbourne
The hearing of Henry Lowther Clarke Archbishop of Melbourne against John Norton publisher of Truth for 5000 pounds for libel began before Mr Justice Custen and a jury. Norton’s article of October 16 1906 attacked Clarke with abusive epithets and accused him of envy and dodgy tactics.
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Melbourne
Henry Lowther Clarke
John Norton
Justice Custen
Canon Nash
Feelong
McArthur
Mann
Commonwealth
Cambridge
Brimway
England
York
Clarke
Inquest Finalizes Death of Victoria Smith in Palmerston Street
A Perth inquest, led by Mr. A. S. Ree P.M., concluded Victoria Smith died at Noré Abbott's Hospital from peptic poisoning following an illegal operation. Crown Prosecutor Frank Parker presented the case as Nurse New refused to answer questions. jury ruled the death resulted from peptic poisoning supervening on the illegal procedure.
Lost Children Rescued After Bush Search near Hobart
Two girls Alexander and Brookman from Bismarck sought berries and vanished in the bush behind Mt. Wallington. Cold night and snow hampered the search. They were found scared and exhausted. one child is in serious condition with hope for recovery.
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Hobart
Alexander
Brookman
Bismarck
Mt. Wallington
Market Auction Reports Chaff and Wheat Prices
Thirty two trucks of chaff offered at the railway sales this morning with the best price realized at £4175 6d and inferior grades selling down to 83 12s 6d. Four trucks of wheat catalogued one sold at 1d, others passed in at 4 3/4d and 4s 1d.
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Perth
Capel Farmers Association Seeks Link to Jarrahwood
The Capel Farmers Association met in the Agricultural Hall with poor attendance. They urged Bunbury Chamber of Commerce cooperation to build eight miles of new line to Jarrahwood, seek a stationmaster at Capel, and consider Capel as a junction. They also asked for health improvements, a river bridge at Capel farm, and school enlargement. A wedding followed, Miss Harris and Mr David Williams wed at the local Anglican Church.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bunbury
Capel
Jarrahwood
Oapel
Jarrah Wood
Control Board of Health
New Capel Farm
Education Department
Miss Harris
C. Harris
Davi Williams
Williame
Correction to the Editor Note on Captain de Wiestorp inquiry
A reader signs as Yours, edo, 3. MORKISHEY complains a typo in a previous piece. The letter asks the editor to correct what Captain de Wiestorp said about factory scrap value and the request to improve the wording in the next desk.
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Tonday
Notics
de Wiestorp
Edo
Morkishey
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