Women Lunatics and Political Strife Dominate London Cablegrams
Reports from London and Berlin describe a chaotic Battersea meeting with disturbances as stewards ejected participants. Bonar Law frames Women's Rule as a battle between Government and nation. In Parliament Croft Page questions the Dominio topic amid diplomatic chatter. Berlin notes 2917 strikes affecting over 25 thousand people, with women comprising about 10 percent. Medical society cites a claimed tuberculosis cure.
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London
Bonar Law
Oldham
Damages for Libel Awarded in London Case
In London, the court ordered Harvey Kerr Mints Redrction to pay John Wilson MP two hundred pounds damages for libel in a pamphlet alleging Wilson would take bribes to serve capitalists. Also reports Manchester Chamber of Commerce protests over tender rules and tax measures affecting non resident traders and canal charters.
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London
Harvey
Kerr
John Wilson
M.P
Wilson
Empire Commission
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Australia
New Zealand
Cable
Manchketer Ship Canal
Russian Revolters at Sebastopol Sentencing Report
Sunday reports indicate seven teen sailors were sentenced to death for inciting recent disturbances. One hundred six received four to eight year terms. Twenty nine were acquitted.
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Sebastepol
Revolt in Villafior Sparks Civil Unrest in Lisbon
In Villafior residents rose against occupying troops, driving them back and wounding several soldiers in the confrontation. The uprising highlights tensions between locals and authorities in the region near Lisbon.
Townsville Town Hall Hosts Bishop Frodsham Testimonial
A Townsville meeting in the Town Hall planned a diocesan testimonial for Bishop Frodsham after his departure from North Queensland. Fifteen guineas were pledged, with expected contributions from various denominations and parts of the diocese.
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Townsville
Frodsham
North Queensland
Tropical Institute Opens New Building in Townsville
The Tropical Institute plans the opening of its new s-w building on December 14 with expectations that the Governor will perform the ceremony.
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Townsville
Sensex
S-W
Institute of Tropical Medicines
Wireless Station Protest Moves Mayor to Contact Minister
Townsville residents supported by the Chamber of Commerce urged the Home Affairs Minister to keep the wireless station at Cook Town, after the protest over its removal.
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Townsville
Home Affairs
Chamber of Commerce
Cooktown
Pioneer River Farmers Vote on Equalisation Policy
The Pioneer River farmers of Mackay Queensland held a district vote on equalisation or abolition of bounty, winning by 121 votes. They discussed affiliation with the Queensland Farmers Union but decided not to affiliate, and passed a motion to join the Defence Tongues linked to the Queensland Farmers Union.
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Mackay, Gaimany
Pioneer River
Ealiangtion
Queensland Farmers’ Uniont
Asco Cation
Defence Tengus
Queensland Farmers’ Union
Brisbane Chronicle Briefs and Accidents Summary
The Brisbane report notes fund-raising in progress with £425 on hand toward £500. Queensland figures show Central and Northern line earnings compared with 1911 and 1912 totals, plus Cooktown and Normanton. A lifetime Brisbane figure honors B Forrest, recently elected to State Parliament. A serious factory accident injured Robert Bell at Carricks Limited Enoggera. The Berks Peer Commission tour aboard the Dutch steamer Van Waerwitch includes India and Mediterranean-border countries.
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Brisbane
B. Forrest
Queensland
Mosday
Robert Bell
Carricks Limited
Enogger
Bell
Mesday
Ieee
Peer Commision
le Heng
Mackay Mills and Longreach Weather Report
Mackay Mills reports Forteigh mill ceased crushing after passing 19 000 tons of cane while Microtone mill expected to close today. In Longreach a violent storm lashed Manfoogelec tion with heavy rain and ferocious winds causing partial damage to a room and a block, and flooding over a wide strip.
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Mackax
Forteigh
Longreach
Man Foogelection
Cruke
Storm in S W Queensland. Chinchilla reports severe damage
A heavy thunderstorm Friday night swept Chinchilla and surrounding districts with violent wind and hail. Trees were felled and roofs blown away. Weech of Bakingboard lost a barn. Dahinas wheat crop shed almost all grain.
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Chinchilla
W Heech
Veter Dahina
George
BlackallS storm causes widespread fire and damage
Reports from Blackall indicate a severe storm with hail and terrific winds struck the town Saturday evening. Buildings under construction were flattened. no soaking hose lines escaped damage. The new Union Hotel was reportedly hit hard as authorities assess the devastation.
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Brisbane
Han
Blackill
Uniem
Health Department Brings New Food and Drug Appointments
Brisbane Monday reports the health department expects to make several appointments soon after receiving applications to manage food and drugs. The move aims to regulate compliance and safety in these sectors.
Abolition of excise and bounty to aid fair sugar price
Brisbane reports decline of 26110 and 19 for 3424 while two for 140 were postponed. The Premier Denham says if excise and bounty abolition is agreed, he will push legislation to ensure fair prices for cone and apply to all sugar mills Central and private. In Sydney the Full Court delivers a shipping judgment and the Hibers express satisfaction at Sir Gerald Strickland’s appointment as Governor of New South Wales. The President notes it signals loyalty of Catholics. Also in Sydney postal workers gain training with preserved pay during instruction.
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Denham
Sydney
Hibernians
Gerald Strickland
New South Wales
Hooke
John Hooke
Wirra Gulla
Othe
Hooke Brothers
Cobark
Gloucester
Funveah
Fowman River
Crook's Park
Dungeg
Coys
Rownan
Theodore
Theodore M. Hooke
Ralph Hall
A. Wansey
Hornaby
Mra
J. K. Mackay
Canyon
Duncan F. Mackay
Double Bay
A. Hill
Wingham
Suspicious Death on Rocks Near Water in Sydney
Police suspect foul play in the death of a man found shot through the heart on rocks by the water. A notebook recovered from the body identified the decedent as John Olling.
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Sydney
Decaped
Merce
John Olling
Automatic Telephones Consider Gradual Adoption in Cities
A cabinet report from the Departmental Board recommends introducing automatic telephone systems gradually in large networks. The committee prefers phased adoption without girl operators in later cities as the project progresses. Melbourne reports the minister will not grant further permits to bring spouses temporarily to Australia.
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P.M.G
Melbourne
Australia
Principal feature of receipts and expenditure
Melbourne report notes the principal feature of the state ment of receipts and expenditure for the last year. The piece labels the period as the previous year and hints at fiscal details within a brief summary.
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Melbourne
Premier unable to offer work to WA deputation
In Perth a Premier told an unemployed deputation that at present he cannot provide work for them. The brief note reports the government’s stance amid ongoing unemployment concerns in Western Australia.
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Perth
Nna
Rail link prospects falter as Queensland debate stalls
In Brisbane a plan to extend the Oakey to Mount Russsi railway to Cecil Plains stalls after opposition to debenture terms. Government backs debentures but resists binding railway route. Separate MacGregor mine line would see the government lay rails cost about 27,000 with 5 percent interest.
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Brisbane
Oakey
Mount Russi
Cecil Plains
Ita
Railway Department
MacGregormine
Chencurry
Inter-State Cricket Match Report From New South Wales
Sydney dispatch notes an inter state game with New South Wales players in focus. Arnott retired hurt early while Christian failed to reach double figures as the match progressed under damp conditions.
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Sydney
Arnott
Ieee Aee Christian
Boxer in Court Over Foul in Gaisty bout
Sydney reports Charles Alfred, a boxer, charged at Central Police Court with grievous bodily harm to Charles Delbridge after a Saturday night match at Gaisty athletic Hall. Delbridge fractured skull feared, but doctors say he is out of danger. remand and bail conditions set.
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Charles _ Alfred
Charles Delbridge
Gaisty Athletic Hell
Central Police Court
Bhawn
Delbridge
Delridge
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