Colonial Premiers Toast at Historic London Luncheon
Cablegrams this morning report a grand luncheon honoring Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Hon A Deakin in the old palace historic room. Attending were H R H the Duke of Connaught, judges, bencher members, leading Inn members and their wives. Also notes Victory for Wilding in Wiesbaden and a Scottish Loch Lomond motoring tour by Sir Joseph and Lady Ward with Lady Ward praising local scenery.
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London
Wilfrid Laurier
A. Deakin
Old Palace
Elizabeth
H.R.H
Connaught
Innyara
Sir Joseph
Lady Ward
Scotland
Loch Lomond- Luly
Ward
New Zealand
Sir Joseph Ward Auarle
Darabarton
Threatened Volcanic Eruptions Near Stromboli and Etna
May 12 report from Tandon notes Stromboli shows heightened activity with rumblings, ash, and lava projections toward inhabited areas. Etna also alarms with new craters and dense smoke. volcanologist F Parpet compares disturbances to prior Veau outbreak.
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Tandon
Stromboli
Mt Etna
F. Parpet
Veauvia
Lipari Islands
Mt. Ebne
Bisily
London Tour Delights Glangar Councillors Abroad
Town councillors from Glangar tour London on May 19 with visits planned to Paris Lyons Dijon and Grenoble city councils. The trip aims to exchange municipal ideas and foster international courtesy among European peers.
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London
Glangar
Beinant
Paris
Lyons
Dijon
Grenoble
Berlin Lockout over Eight-Hour Day Negotiations
In Berlin the building trades refuse to work beyond eight hours after failed talks to cut ten-hour shifts. Masters respond by locking out workers. About a hundred craftsmen including carpenters, masons, and laborers are affected.
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London
Berlin
Weins Defeats Harreson in Newcastle Billiards Match
In Newcastle on May 12, Weins defeated Harreson with scores Weiss 19000 to 3776. The match outlined a lopsided result as Weins dominated the billiards contest at the Newcastle venue.
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Brandon
Newcastle
Weins
Harreson
Weiss
Snd
The Congo Atrocities in Belgian Senate Debate
London May 12. M Liebart Belgian finance minister spoke in the Belgian Senate defending Belgium amid British criticism of Congo abuses. He cited Commission of Inquiry findings showing Belgian officials mutilations flogging and murders to force rubber quotas. Britain weighing steps to halt atrocities.
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M. Liebart
Finance
Congo
England
Belgium
Great Britain
Tramavaal
Lily
Commission of Inquiry
Irrigation prospects in Australia and global gains
Agricultural notes discuss irrigation potential in Australia and Egypt, with figures showing land value gains from irrigation in Australia and the western United States. It covers sugar beet trials in Victoria, subsidies, and plans to revive beet sugar mills, plus estimates of Murray river irrigation capacity and projected yields from irrigated land.
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Australis
Pisgrant Assouna Damon
Son
Egypt
William Witcocke
America
Australia
West Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Maffea
Gippsland
Melbourne
Department of Agriculture
Taksisnin
Inter- Mate Commission
Murray River
Samuel McCaughey
Murrey River
Poiay
New Zealand
Korth Yanko
Mundaring
Katanning
Als Aon
WA news items on rail project and regional affairs
The South Western News reports the WA government advancing the Wimnerup Jarrahmond railway purchase, awaiting signatures after debenture trustees approve, with possession by government near. Articles from The Great Southern Herald discuss Queensland dairying on Coomera lands, and notes on Kirup mill closure and timber transport costs.
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South Western News
F. Wilson
Wimnerup Jarrahmond
Waahaao
Tha Traumnetinn
Theas
Nanuup
Me Hyron
Katanning
Ilinkn
Great Southern Herald
Queensland
Coomera Vicar District
Brisbane
Memorial Service for late Me W. Grove in Wesleyan Church
Large turnout of parsons and congregants attended the memorial in Wesleyan Church last night. The service honored organist Me W. Grove who served in South Africa and Australia, with Rev J. Tiller delivering a sermon on hope beyond night and mourning. Ada Sloan Grove, his wife, had just given birth to a daughter, and the service closed with hymns and the Dead March.
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Parsons
W. 2. Grove
Wesleyan
Byrne
J. Tiller
Australia
Grove
Sarries
South Africa
Font
Bunbury
Ong Anint
Min Ada Sloan
Boxing Match Signed Squires to face Burns for 44 rounds
Articles have been signed for a boxing bout between Squires and Burns. The match will be held at an early date and is set for an ambitious 44 rounds, signaling a long and grueling contest.
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London
Squires
Burns
P. Garvey
Dardanup
B.B.C
Botha's Departure Crowds Farewell at Waterloo Station
London May 124 King Edward held a special audience with General Botha before his departure on Saturday morning. Lord Methuen and Winston Churchill attended with a large crowd at Waterloo station. Bouquets were given to the Misses Botha as the general thanked the United Kingdom for its kindness during his stay.
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London
Edward
Botha
Lord Methuen
Winston Churchill
Waterloo Station
United Kingdom
Franco Japanese Entente Approved by Russia
The Franco Japanese entente cordiale has pleased the czar's ministers who see it as an added guarantee for the preservation of peace.
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London
Cyar
Worsley residents honor Mr Port at hall gathering
Worsley residents met at the local hall for a presentation to Mr P. E. Port of the Athletic Club, with Mr Geo. Shier presenting a gold inscribed medal and appreciation notes for Port and the committee. The event featured music, refreshments, and dancing, running late into the morning.
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Worsley
P. E. Port
Hom
Athletic Club
Geo. Shier
Shier
Port
Int
Menson H. Sprahan
4. Watt
Q. Goodings
W. Herrick
J. Peterson
Daies Gilbert
Huey
Meoses
Shirr
Smith
Smith, Jones
Harcourt
Harry Gilbert
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Wilding
Wiesbaden
Sir Joseph Ward
Loch Lomond
Etna and
Paspalum
Enatara
Qeannsland
Tris
Wa, Goldfields Firewood Supply Co
Coolgardia
Widelandiltha
Public Works Department
Tander
Frumantis
Conlgardie
Northam Agricultural Society
Perth
Amories
Aurion
Aceanal
Burget
Central Ward
Cant
Queansland
Thay
Kiapp
Kirupp
Trun
Kirapp Coy
Combine
Kirup Coyeu
Ite
Wilson Tine
Nannup
Ataln
Kruger
Transvaal
Zulujisna
Alfred Nahal
Gardingr
Alfred Nobel
Pretoria
Kenger
Holland
W. H Grove
Ayer
Nyatin
Ty Brady
M.tawnos
Altoons
Dr. J
Avec &E
Lewell, Mat
USA
Cane Ayp Co
Cyclista
Drose
Edding
A. G. Gook
Stephen-street
Cook's
Tuxpord
Adelaide
Railway Villa
Witlenoom Steenhs
A. V. Fowler
Mre G. Sharp
Fowler
Fuller
JOBN
Parke
James Lilburne
Donnybrook
Joan
Witness
B.D. Fratmell
Doonybrook
Donny Brook
Till & Pam
Wollaster-stront
E. Hands
D. N. Nicholson
Stephen-Street, Bunbury
Ommaney-atrast
Strand
Stanley, Money & Walker
Russell Kidd
Tasmania
Thos, Hayward & Son
Bunbary
South-West District
Grace
J. A. Fowler
C.K. Fowler
Rockville
Preston
Beigel’s Brewery
Mia W
Li, Ownu
Stirling Strost
Banboxy
Montrose Graham
Yarloop
Carvall
Sandridge
Ferguson Hiver
J.J. Chapoun
Ferguson
South-Western Auction Mart
Sanola
de Jooi
R. Sale
Stirling Estate
W. J. Masson
Capel
CERN
E. A. Anderson
Beack Fur
Victoriacatrat
Christie's
Rose Hotel
Finder Plesse
Burlington Hotel
Percy Champion
Toronto House
F.N. Allen
T.H. Lee
Elliot
Gurdon
RIZE
Charles Lambert
Wellington Street
Russia
MR. Port
Keenan
Kalgoorlie
Boxer Hunt
Bunbury Hunt Club
Prince OF Wales Hotel
Hobart
F. Spencer
Mysore, Steamship CO Limited
Leaven Sydney
Albany
Fremantle
Geraldton
Cob Deannhimmant
Jay Vemmeuipesoe
Robert Forrest
Qenge’'S Temperance Hotel
Wellington and
King Streets
Sargood Bros
Tuxford
J. G. Coghill
Victoria Street
Australasia
W.A. Bank
Krachler’s
E Kraghler
Spot Sx
Eline Messe
W. Spencer & Sons
Victoria and
Stephen Streets
PIR Hotel
M. Murphy
Miss Wood
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