Debate on Address in Reply and Censure Motion in Parliament Melbourne
The debate focused on conscription grounds and Labor ties. Finlayson stressed sugar industry importance and referred to Queensland Parliament extracts on protecting growers and revenue. He accused ex Senator Chataway of speaking for the Prime Minister and condemned harsh election rhetoric. Session adjourned after remarks on maladministration and opposition to the Interstellar Commission appointment.
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Melbourne
Arthur
Labor Party
Finlayson
Commonwealth An
Queensland
Gillies
Chatawey
Carr
Mr. O'Malley
Unrest in China Highlighted by Blue Book Exposure
London reports a Blue Book on Chinese affairs covering Sun Yat Sen and Yüan Shih Kai, noting nationalist agitation against foreign influence and unpaid soldiers after the revolution. It cites murders and mutinies, depictions of chaos, and questions over governance as Nanking faces siege and foreign troop movements.
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London
Sun Yat Sens Party
Srinst Huan Shih Kai
Lang
Isu
Huen Sho Kei
China
Emily Chronicle
Hearing on shooting with intent case continues
Sydney August 29 The hearing in the Central Police Court was continued today on the charge of shooting with intent to Harald Jones Holley He is alleged to have fired a revolver at Senior Constable Chariton The bullet struck a hook in a doorway Holley was committed for trial bail set at 1000 pounds
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Sydney
Central Police Court
Harald Jones Holley
Chariton
Holley
By His Own Hand Determined Gase of death by own action
Frederick William Davis aged 28 died in Balmain hospital from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had been discharged from a Melbourne mental hospital and last night visited his sister at Balmain where he spoke of suicide. He returned today and shot himself on a vacant plot as his sister followed and a capitable attempted to intervene.
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Sidney
Frederick Wiliam Davis
Balmain
Davis
Melbourn
Chew
Terrible Ten Patrol Recovers Burglar Alarm Break-in
In Adelaide at 3.20 am two plain clothes officers from the Terrible Ten were on night patrol to curb burglary. They woke C A Vale grocer in Vines Park suburb and identified themselves after an alarm. The previous night four Pirie Street businesses were broken into with little gain.
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Adelaide
Pirie Street
Sporting the Turf Latest Scratchings
Sydney August 29 Se Shy Mount Lebanon Allane ford Sir Sholte and Tyol are scratched for the VC Derrs.
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Sydne
Se Shy
Mount Lebanon
Allaneford
Sir Sholte
Tyol
English County Play and Australian Cricket Report
AVETAHALIANS IX CHICAGO reports a high scoring first innings by Australia at Chicago. A notable performance by Tih Cragford is highlighted. English county notes mention Harding Race 110 and G Morrison of Cairns elected vice president of the Queensland Cricket Association. Cairns Hospital and a Palace Theatre music program are listed with local event details.
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Wr. G. Morrison
Cairns
of the
Queensland Cricket Association
Grocery Order Principle Promotes Fresh Store Flow
A shop proclaims a threefold rule for groceries to keep products fresh. Customers share the aim of buying only needed items, ensuring steady stock movement.
Panes and Youth urged to drive Agricultural Show success
A call to recruit energetic young men to lead the Cairan Agricultural Pastoral and Mining Association is echoed with scripture and ambition. In other notes, a customer praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a sudden pain at Green and Colebrook's store. The Palace Theatre announces packed crowds for Val Vousden Monday, with brighter entertainment and new pictures supporting the show and unchanged ticket prices with a small booking fee.
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Cairan Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mining Association
St. Paul
Palace
Val Vousden
Doctor of Optics Brievane Visit Noted in Ads
Advertised as Mr A J Gre and Doctor of Optics Brievané, the pair claim extensive study across London America and Germany and visit China to assess high quality and the most trusted expert for optical needs.
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A J. Gre
Optica
Brievané
London
America
Germany
China
Presbyterian Church Concert Attracts Notable Talent
A prospective Turaday concert at Cairns Hall features Meeter Harris and professor Massey with violin and tenor solos, glee items, quartets, and dances. Sem McVea, world boxing champion, will perform tenor songs and boxing displays. The event is promoted by McVea and Whittick's, with Whittick's box plan in demand and tickets selling fast.
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Turaday
Whittick’s
Cairns
Meeter Harris
Towsville
Professor Massey
Mooday
Haere
McVea
Ladgeentlemens
Brow Devedale
Phyllis Faye
Wyndham Grant
Marguerite Wells
Peter Feliz
MeVes
Gade
Jenet
Albert One
Langford
Lang
Tere Dreds
MrVen
Hos
McVeorod Co
Post Wason
Rydger Cook
Repeated Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable treatment for feverish colds and bronchitis. It claims a user recovered after short use and notes the product is sold by all druggists and stores. A separate mention references Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children's coughing.
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Chamberlain
Ail Ebeminte
Mail race declared void due to time limits
Telegrams report from Townsville on August 29 shows the mailing race declared no Tate because time limits were exceeded. The Mavis Townsville won the flat race. Mackay notes German continues endurance skating toward a world record after 0 hours last Wednesday with no fatigue and may break the record if he keeps going until Saturday.
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Townsville
Tate
Townaville
MacKay
Postponement Granted in Maryborough Petition Case
In Brisbane the Chief Justice granted a postponement of the hearing in the Maryborough petition O'Brien v Corser from September 8 to 15. A Carnegie Institute scientific party arrived at Barrier Reef on the Kanowna and will move to Cairns and Thursday Island to establish headquarters for exploration. Members include Alfred Goldaborough Mayers of Harvard and Professor Tennent. The government plans for public abattoirs remain undecided with no location disclosed.
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Brisbane
Chambers
Pope Cooper
Maryborough
O'Brien
Brishase
Carnegie Tnstituly
Rent Barrier Reef
Kanowna
Cairns
Thursday Island
Alfred Goldaborough Mayers
Harvard University
Profesor Tennent
Interstate Commission Discusses Naval and Pacific Defence Plans
Melbourne reports a Sydney meeting of the Interstate Commission to examine procedure and routine. Australia likely to be represented at the Imperial Defence Conference in Canada later this year with possible attendance by the Prime Minister or Defence Minister Mr Millen. No decision yet due to unsettled political atmosphere as talks on Pacific defence and dominion roles continue.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Australia
Canada
Millen
Pacific
Dominions
Marconi Meeting Hints at Shipboard Wireless Phones
At an August Marconi gathering Mr Frey Isaacs predicted passengers aboard ships would soon exchange wireless telephone calls at sea. The remark framed a future where shipboard communications become common.
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Lostos
Marconi
Andfrey Issacs
Pasengers
Thei
Missionary Centenary Funding Progress for Wesleyan Event
In London on August 29 the Wesleyan Missionary Society reports two hundred thousand pounds raised toward the 250000 needed for the centenary celebration in October. The text mentions seven rainbow stripes blending into white to symbolize unity among nations.
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London
Wesleyan Missionary Society
All Ireland Protest Over Cunard Queenstown Call
August 29 reports protests organized in Dublin against Cunard line due to Queenstown being dropped as a port of call. Meetings are being arranged to voice opposition and rally support for reinstating Queenstown visits.
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Loston
Ireland
Dublin
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Fire destroys historic cottage at Central Plains
Reports from Toowoomba confirm a fire razed an old cottage at Central Plains. The building, among the Darling Downs’ oldest remaining houses, was once loopholed for defence against possible attacks from Indigenous groups.
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Tiwoomba
Toowooomba
Central Plains
Darling Downs
Whites for the North. Sydney Hints on Settlement
Professor Baldwin Spencer after returning from the Commonwealth Commission in the Northern Territory argues that whites can settle the North and live healthily in coastal districts. He says they may be scarce though and promises they will be needed.
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Sydney
Augusta
Baldwin Spencer
Commonwealth Commission
Northern Territory
Bonnington's Irish Moss Promoted for Voice Strength
An old advertisement touts Bonnington's Irish Moss as the best remedy to strengthen the voice ease the throat and build up the lungs. It claims notable benefits for vocalists and speakers and urges readers to obtain the product.
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Bonnington
Rock of Smoking Me Quinte Cigar Shop Ad
First class listing offers cigars and cigarettes of choicest brands with fishing tackle and toilet soaps and perfumes in stock. Three chairs and no waiting. The price to get a nice shave with chloroform. Contact Hobart at Mall.
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Hobart
Mall
The Exchange Hotel Kingston Proprietors
The Exchange Hotel in Kingston offers large airy rooms and fine dining under the landlady's care. It markets ales wines and spirits and provides steamship arrival meetups, backed by a first-class billiard table and ample stabling. The hotel is registered as C124 and bills itself as the coolest summer place in the district.
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Johnstone End
Pegs
Finely Located Hotel With Ample Ale and Light
A prominently positioned hotel offers abundant ale and bright comfort for travelers. It is described as central and modern with spacious rooms receiving attentive service. Proprietor Mrs E ThomBox appears in the notice.
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Moseman
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