Global unrest and disasters fill Thursday dispatches
Reports from London Paris Rome and Vancouver detail labour clashes and a major naval project, including Western railwaymen strike action to restore Europe unity, suffragette disruption, a 60000 ton battleship under construction, and a deadly Genoa train confrontation. A Panama Canal landslide in Vancouver and a Los Angeles Ocean Park fire leave multiple fatalities and missing persons.
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Los Angeles
Ocean Park
Seartle
Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman Visit for Trial Order
A fragmented advertisement-style note from Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman invites customers to try their services. The message emphasizes civility cleanliness and attention as selling points while urging readers to place a trial order. The text is garbled but conveys a sales pitch from the firm.
Serious accident at Herbat and Sons works
Telegrams report a serious accident at Herbat and Sons works. A worker caught between a machine caused injuries between the elbow and wrist before stoppage. The incident follows earlier reports of safety concerns and prompted investigations.
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Ipswich
Herbat and Sons
Queensland approves expanded areas for agricultural selection
Melbourne House Brisbane reports approval to open 135 550 acres in 18 portions for agricultural selection and 15 681 acres in 36 portions, with grazing and prickly pear selections. The Prickly Pear Commission plans surveys to determine natural enemies of prickly pear and potential commercial uses. Dr Johnson named chairman with Charles William Holland as secretary. The commission may operate from Abbott Street Cairns. Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith stage a Spring Millinery Show on Thursday and Friday.
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Brisbane
Prickly Pear Commission
Queesland
Johnson
Commission
Acer
Charles William Holland
The
Prickly Pear Board
Hon
Com
Commbingn
Ocater
Abbott Strest
Cairns
Mra. Hughes
Miss Smith
Briskase Appointments and Regional Public Works
In Normanton and Brisbane reports, appointments in the Justice Department place Patrick V. Ryan as clerk in Dalby, Stewart Stormouth as Kirlston teacher and Townsville clerk, with transfers and probations across Mackay and other districts. Winton will host a new council chambers complex. Mackay harbor work and road reserves are noted. Tender awards include work at Prairie Police Station and Townsville Orphanage additions. A fatality and a serious burn occur at Broken Hill. Melbourne covers federal ministry talks and Victoria premier priorities. Wellington notes anti militarist gate action over a Boer war Pom Pom. a river removal follows.
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Wellington
Christchurch
Victoria
Sotate
Avon
Painters Wage Dispute Sparks Letter Response
A Cairne painters association statement to the public challenges yesterday’s Post letter from its president and secretary. The correspondent notes the published version omits key facts and includes misleading details about the strike and wage issues.
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The
Cairne Painters’ Association
New Sugar Scheme Aims to Cut Refined Process Steps
A proposed plan by J B Paddle to replace traditional sugar refining with a sulphur and phosphoric acid treatment aims to push juice to granulating point then seal for transport to refineries. The scheme would remove crystalising in vacuum pans, drying on centrifugal machines, and reduce sugar tanks and related machinery. Paddle envisions five water refineries at seaports connected by rail to mills, seeking to save current laws. An aviation accident report from Sydney notes Aviator Hart fell from a height of 60 feet.
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J. RB. Padera
Paddle
Biographic art draws crowds in a public program
The article notes strong audience appreciation for biographic art in a public presentation. After the showcase, viewers show historic interest, comparing favorably with international works. The program, including a premiere, moves toward a final repeat and a full change of the Saturday program tomorrow night.
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Gaumont
Royal Pictures Theatre Continues Popular Entertainments
The Royal Pictures Theatre offers first class programmes with dramas and comedies featuring Hat Talion Hot Sunset, Whats Your Hut, Cure for Pokeritis, and stages like Seteradae and Lorrine. The venue remains a favorite resort for lively audiences with a wide array of scenes and attractions.
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Coblen
Work Wagon and the Kingdom sermon and church notices
A mixed local notice listing church services at Presbyterian and Salina churches with times and subjects. Includes Holy Communion and Evensong times, plus a Melbourne bound ship passenger list and crew names with many personal names and vessels noted.
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Presbyterian
Sheridan St. Worning
Jas, Kirke
St. John’s Anglican Church
Ke Tania
All Salina” Church
Nelson
Holy Communion
Methodist
Calina
Hickien
Nelsom
Fey
W.G. Goddard
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