International exhibitions join quota pledge for three-year intervals
Cablegrams from Berlin and London report a signed agreement among participants to enter exhibitions only at three year intervals or longer in any country. The accord also governs prizes and bans medal trafficking. London notes the Pemix modular and Oriental Steamship Company's new ship, Hale, launched. Terry Bull and Co. show a profit for the first months of the year.
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Berlin
Thersaar
Sremem
Sears
Alka
Fort Wayne marriage and Danish reform headline
A fractured report notes a wedding as a couple joins, with reference to late parents forgiving, while Copenhagen reports a Premier introducing a Franchise Reform Bill allowing women to vote and seek Parliament seats. The text blends two distinct items with unclear details and names.
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Copenhages
London designs Southwark Bridge reconstruction
London designer Thuredow Mr Hay, noted for a Sydney traffic report, has secured the contract to design the reconstruction of Southwark Bridge. The report also mentions political maneuvering in Ireland and a British debate over Senate representation and proportionality.
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London
Thuredow
Hay
Sydney
Southwark
Westroalian Immigration Drives Railway Ad Campaign
The West Australian Midland Railway Company advertises for migrants as Commonwealth officials report a marked rise in inquiries. The ads promise favorable terms and capital access to settlers, reflecting active recruitment efforts amid immigration trends.
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London
West Australian Midland Railway Company
Commonwealth Tec
Tie Compan
Van Meman's Land Company in Tasmania treaty talks
Tasmanian government seeks a treaty with the Van Meman's Land Company following a visit by the Tasmanian Agent General Sir John McCoil. The visit prompted discussions on closing terms and formal recognition of the company's activities.
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THE
van Meman's Land Company
Lonton
Tasmanias
Generame Lerdon
Sir John WcCoil
Tasania
Heir to a Million and a Half Claim Reported
Winnipeg notes a claim by Glentyon Archibald Campbell that Australian solicitors assert he is heir to 41 500 000 left by Archibald Sterims a large sheep station owner. The letter suggests Campbell inherits a vast fortune through a Canadian Indigenous inspector lineage.
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Winnipeg
Glentyon
Archibald Campbell
Canadice Indian Ageeen
Bes
Run
Archibald Sterims
A Warning of Fire Damp by Perkin
Tharads The Kuiare invents a chemical compound to warn of ore damp and prevent disasters. The note claims the substance will detect preoney signs of fire damp before danger.
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Perkin
Tharads
Kuiare
Roosevelt Undismayed Resumes Campaign in Bay View
Vancouver dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt has resumed his campaign after signals from Dyeter Bay. Preparations are underway for more meetings. Roosevelt says he feels splendid despite doctors warning him not to overtax his strength.
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Vancouver
Dyeter Bay
Roosevelt
Railway route debate and river issues loom over German bank rate talk
A London discussion proposes raising the German bank rate while reports from Berlin note unsettled railway plans. Suffragist disturbances at Oxford disrupt mail boxes. The minister cites river navigation and flood concerns, with a likely route toward Basilick and Mourilysan line adjustments. Longreach sees a new hospital head nurse as marsupial sanctuaries emergent in Brisbane.
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Dara
Wrest
Basilick
Innisfail
Mourilysan
Free Labour Congress in London Reports Declining Union Militant Trend
At the Free Labour Congress in London on Thursday the President spoke of evidence that aggressive trade unionism is fading. The report argues that professional trades heighten militancy and warns of the dangers of modern unionism. It notes nominal wage gains over 15 years but falling purchasing power and tax policy creating industry issues.
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London
Free Labour Congress
Heroism Amid Flames by San Antonio Nuns
Six Sisters of Charity died in a fire that destroyed an orphanage. The Mother Superior and other nuns rushed to the burning dormitory, saved babies by handing them out, and several sisters jumped from ladders to escape the blaze. The Mother Superior and two nuns were overcome by flames.
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San Antonio
Sisters of Charity
Nore
Yerums
Licensing Shire Engineers Brisbane
The Home Secretary Mr Appell says regulations are drafted to form a board of highly qualified engineers. He notes no likelihood of action to requisition St Helena for a penal purpose and questions the expense of handing over the island for recreation.
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Brisbane
Ihe
Appell Suetet
Theo
St. Helena
G. Appel
Pleagere
German Trains Collide on Berlin Bridge
Suburban trains in Berlin on a bridge at Jannowste collided injuring four people, four of whom were severely hurt. The crash disrupted service and prompted emergency response.
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Berlin
Jannowste
Railway Promise Doubted by Innisfail Clerk
The Shire Clerk in Innisfail reports a telegram from the Chief Secretary’s office regarding the Mourilvan Harbour line. It concerns the Premier Mr. Denham’s pledge to build a railway and questions the fulfillment of that promise.
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Innisfail
Shires
Chi
Mourilvan Harbour
Onistel
Denham
Futile Search In Brisbane For Missing Mr. Wetherill
Brisbane police report a futile search for the missing Mr. C Wetherill after a grave found on the steamer Wedena near Townsville. The investigation continues with authorities reviewing the October 10 incident and the vessel’s crew.
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Brisbane
Polite
Townsville
Bea
C. Wetherill
North Jyell Disaster Brief No New Developments
Hobart reports no fresh developments in the North Jyell disaster. The mouths of the main shaft and engine winze at the 30 ft level remain closed and the management cannot say when they will be opened.
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Hobart
North Jyell
Australian Navy costs revealed for destroyer Warrego and cruiser Brisbane
In the House of Representatives the destroyer Warrego cost £101,008, £19,500 more than British built ships. It was estimated the cruiser Brisbane, to be built in Sydney, will cost about £150,000 more than the British built cruiser of the same class.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Brisbane
Beilt
Sydney
Sama Isms
Brisbane wool sales close with strong market demand
The October wool sales in Brisbane closed with 28 052 catalogued lots and animated competition. Prices topped at 144 for Pikedale and Glenlyon offerings, while 94d was paid for 71 bales of Eulola fleece.
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Brisbane
Pikedale
C. F. White
Stanthorpe
Glenlyon
Enid Walker
Temas
Eulola
Collins and White
Evulola
Winton
J. G
Secretary C O Keefe Told to Leave Cloncurry Force
The report states Secretary C O Keefe was dismissed from the force on October 15 amid a controversy over language and conduct. The decision followed disreputable remarks and actions tied to Asiatic stereotypes.
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C. O'Keefe
Cloncurry
Theoda
Hamilton
Lennon
Derby and Cup Rides Set by Jockeys and Horses
Sporting will ride Harpist in the Derby and Townsend the Cup on the same horse. Lillbyman to mount Ladies Man in the Cup, Pinn to ride Elystan. Duke Foote’s gallop disappoints owners as price lengthens. Derby betting lists Burrawang, Wolowa, Cider leading. Melbourne Cup favorites include Duke Foote and Piastre. Final acceptances show many contenders and a strong Caulfield wind affects late furlongs.
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Harpist
Townsend
Lillbyman
Man
Pinn
Elystan
Shute
Duke Foote
Almissa
Furlonca
Cote
Lord ‘Atertne
Sandbath
Erystan
Cider
Uncle Sam
Piastre
Hallowmes
Fyegiam
Burrawang
Wolowa
Rothica
Perdita
Artesian
Bovades
Cadonia
Hallowmas
Flavian
Maedallit
Eac
Eudorus
Bivegress
Potat
Melbourne
Charlestan
Eftervesence
Aurifer
Elysium
Serrano
Matouree
Rathlen
J. Wil- Heme
Mind Harry
Belfast
Bobadea
F. Graham
G. Grace
Almises
J. Williams
Moiter
St. Vaso
Anterodina
Qekdene
UC Wins Dramatic Victory Over Australians in Rough Match
The University of California defeated the Australians by six points in a hard fought game noted for strong play on both sides. Starr Bennett led with solid defense and scoring, while the team showed rapid progress and intensity throughout the contest.
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Pranctsco
Thuredas
University of California
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Sarevitch
ST Peter
Thoreby
Tandar
Ydemire
Chacin
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Lew
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Tford
Longreach
Mateoun
Mine Wallace
Britbane
Longreach Hospital
Queensland
ST. Helena Prison
Pilsener Beere
Eas
Erma Wall Fox
Burns Philp & Co., Ltd
Insspall
G. Lisha
Fittle
Lishas
Eee
Coriss
Battoun
Crete Costuhes
WEX
Keez
Ayr
Mr. Weatherill
Brisbane Wool Sales
E. R. Pan
NOAA
Federal
Otel Ildings
Cairns Sporting Seleeni
SFL
Silaaand
Beshea
Ven
Jom Starr Benkett
Pervtad Publihes
Robert Edward Gandoten
Oatee
Abbott Street
Dcel Baat
Ummer
Breake
John Isaac
Cheapside
Lake-Street
P. E. Wilkinson
Anbott-Street
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