Mining Engineers Entertained On Brisbane River Trip
Brisbane witnesses the annual Institute of Mining Engineers gathering as Secretary for Mines A B McDonald notes Queensland and Commonwealth industries face slow growth. Speakers emphasize vast untapped mineral wealth and the need for capital and labor to unlock it with visions of a big state from agriculture to mining.
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Brisbane
Amnual
Tian Institute of Minime Engineers
Morgan
Tuncheon
I. A. B. McDonald
Queensland
Commonwealth
Ene
Rickard
Craven
Victoria
Bern
Drisbane
Parkes Downs
Mr Craven
Cooktown
Cairms
Gippsland
Douglas Sid
Paris
Prisbane
Ministers Prepare Bills for Session amid Local Authorities Reforms
A New Zealand financial Times report outlines ministers plan to push numerous measures in the coming session. Key items include amendments to the Local Authorities Act, a consolidation bill for land laws, licensing reform, police offences changes, industrial taxes adjustments, water rights and artesian boring, and redistribution of seats. Some bills may be referred to cross‑party committees to gain progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow Viet
Denham Bar
Max
Bor Mtr
New Zealand
Ines
Begsian
Agricult Department
Isales
Baby Gurst Burns from Red Hot Iron Incident
A report from Cartington New South Wales describes a baby girl named Rita suffering burns after a red hot iron was touched to her hands. The owner sought relief using Tetona Healing Ointment, sold by Pete Gagdarpois in Cairns, with the product priced at 1/6.
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Cartington
Nsw
Eiel - Rita
Nickine
Erica
Aod
Compulsory Voting Debate At North Brisbane Event
At an At Home of the North Brisbane branch of the Queensland Women's Electoral League Colonel J F Foxton lamented 12000 electors in Bristania did not vote. He urged education of electors and considering compulsory voting to ensure civic responsibility. Alstor Afoon proposed an employment registry to reveal tensions between capital and labour.
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Brisbane
Queensland Women's Electoral League
J. F
Foxton
Bristania
Alstor Afoon
Imperial Edict Establishes New Decimal Currency System
In Peking an Imperial edict proclaims a ten thousand currency dollar weighing seven candavels with subsidiary coins at 50 5 and 10 cents silver nickel and 5 milies copper all fixed in decimal ratio and non negotiable for discount across the Empire as they circulate.
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Lonton
Tutsilas
Peking
Clark Bill Case
In Berlin Tessie Clark a Englishman was arrested for possessing bills obtained from Joseph Hragemza in exchange for worthless shares and was sentenced to two years imprisonment. German nimes Lesenberg and two Berlin bill agents charged with selling the bills by fraudulent representation were acquitted.
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Losdos
Tuwesdar
Arden Tessie Clark
Berlin
Joseph Hragemza
Nimes Lesenberg
Terlin
Clark
Nobel Committee President Endorses Le Matin Note
London report says Lor lind, head of the Nobel Committee, finds Le Matin’s Mes2nd statement more credible after the Kaiser’s meeting with Roosevelt at Christiang. Prominent statesmen are discussing the issue, arguing that practical solution could gain more historic credit than the founder of a great state.
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London
Lorlind
Nobel Committee
le Matin
Kaiser
Roosevelt
Christiang
Registrar General 1909 report shows lower marriages and birth rate
The Registrar General reports for 1909 show a decrease in marriages and the lowest birth rate on record at 25.3. The figures reflect shifts in family formation and birth trends during that year.
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London
Davis Cup: America May Skip Competition This Year
London reports suggest the United States may not field a Davis Cup team for the July matches in England. The decision could affect the American team and fans awaiting the international event.
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London
America
England
Heavy Fighting in Nicaragua Reported From Front Lines
In London dispatches dated Wednesday, Nicaraguan government forces led by General Lara press a fierce assault against the Provisional Government under General Tarado. Rebel lines hold behind entrenchments as the Venus transports 5000 troops to the northward sector near Dinefields to reinforce Childress Racking.
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London
Lara
Tarado
Dinefields
All Are United Digestive Tabules Offer
An advertisement touts Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules as a remedy for stomach troubles. The price is 2 shillings 5 pence per tin of 30 tabules and urges readers to obtain whichever variant is available.
The Homeless Race and Jewish Refugees Across Europe
The article notes mass Jewish expulsions from Russia and asks where refugees may find safety. It discusses antisemitism in Austria Germany France and England, and considers possible homelands from Turkey to Mesopotamia Cyrenaica and Irish East Africa. It cites Zionist aims and Israel Zangwill alongside debates on autonomous Jewish settlements.
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Russia
Kiel
Europe
Austria
Germany
France
England
Russo
Palestine
Turkey
Irish East Africa
Cyrenaica
Tripoli
Gregory
Israel Zangwill
Mesopotamia
William Willocks
Mohammedan
Téeluge
Chris
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An ad alleges Dr Sheldon offers a new remedy to stop coughing and heal lung issues. It promotes safety and repeated success with small doses and pleasant taste, priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 shillings.
The Jew in Europe and Australia and the Call for a Jewish State
An essay contrasts Jewish identity in Europe with life in Australia, noting persistence of racial type and aloofness. It argues for assimilation limits, praises Australia as progressive, and suggests a Jewish autonomous state as a solution to displacement and anti Jewish prejudice. It closes with a trade name for a cough remedy.
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Australia
Europe
Jong
Evory
Russia
Commonwealth
Australa
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Clark Bill Case
the Kaiser
Registrar-General
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Childress
Woods
Tase
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Paget Manufacturing Co
Hooper
Mes
Zaid
Ernest. Hooper
Spence Street
Cairne
Ius
Ensign Ay Carbine
Masseotte
Windsor Vietor
Empress
Iotography
Sundaies
Kelly’s Drug Store
Abbott
Cairns
Sheridan Street
the Allan
Aberdeen
McLennan’ & Co
Albert St
Renicia
Gansbono
Worthington
Atdaima
Osman Flannelette
Osalan
Cini
the Valley
al Artill-Law
A. S. ME
Phoenix Foundry. & Engine Works
Spence Slater
Cmirns
Clark & Co
VulcAn Foundry
Matowe
Sydney H. Thorp
A. H. Clarke
Cairns Stock Eachangs
Austral Otis Engineering Co
Wilfly
Bouse
Laod
Ingur
J. TS Bulcock
Bulcock Bros
Spences-Street
Brownlee, Donald & Co. LintTes
General Commission
Acenta, Irvinebaxe & Herberton
John Griffiths
Carfereters & Undertakers
Wleon ‘Street
Catens
Telephone’ No
Jack & Rewell
General Merchants
Caiama
Werthes
Lomi Agsat
WSS
APLIN
A. J. Draper
Mart
Hanson & Sons
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Whart Street
Cairon
Swan & Co
Timber Merchan
Cai
Ateant
Asher
Orient
Dell & Maclone
Lake Street
the National Mutual Lifts Association of Australasia, Limited
A. J. Draper. Cairns
R. T. McMinis
Ustate
Uniil General
Sun Fire Ofice
Fire Office
Standard “Insurancse Nf
Limited
Yorkshire Insurances Company
Beccombe
Jenning
Cam
Vahlefes
Apy de Glen
Hatrock
Fogritt
Ones, and Co
Limet
Ham
Geo. Wilcox and‘ Co
Ide and
Skin Marchants
Sydney
Townsville
Bronte
Headrick Oper
M. Rheuben’s ‘Saddlery Depot
Spence
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