Druce Case corpse in coffin identified amid perjury charge
London reports the Druce case after a corpse in the coffin was positively identified as the late Mr P C Druce. Perjury charges were dismissed as evidence showed the grave was untouched since burial and facial resemblance to Druce was debated amid testimony by Litt Pepper and Thackeray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vic Hensing
Clerkenwell
Pepper
P.C. Deuce
Thackeray
Peter
Atherley Jones
G. E. Dewer
Porjiry Agadnat
Thorbert Peace
Cannibals Attack Explorers in Congo Venture
A London based party of explorers employed by Ryan and Gugtenheim International Rubber Corporation, with a Basal Congo branch, faced cannibals armed with flintlocks. The clash left 125 natives dead and five pottery parties destroyed as Belgian soldiers assisted the expedition in retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ryan and Gugtenheim International’ Rubber Corporation
Basal
Congo
Las
Herbert Druce Fully Cleared In London Trial
The prosecution led by Mr Atherley Jones conceded after body examination that the corpse found matched Herbert Druce. The magistrate ruled the burial had taken place at Wighgate Cemetery, and the court commended Druce for his cooperation in the case. The Times notes the prosecution’s collapse as a major punitive miscarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atherley Jones
Deuce
Wighgate
Herbert Druce
Juelize
Leeuw
Macedonian affairs and power dynamics in Turkish reform efforts
A Reuters Telegram from London discusses Macedonia reform administration and the role of appointed reform agents. It notes divisions within the Towers over continuing or relinquishing support, highlighting tensions around governance and influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thy Dorte
Macedonia
Church and State in France Leakages of Money
An inquiry in London reveals money leakages tied to a separation of church and state in France. The reports mention figures and possible political consequences, with officials facing scrutiny over financial conduct and policy impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Jaquagy
Guy Kyorneus
Prince
Une
Cline Sd
Evapley
Labor reforms in French mines eight hour day agreed
The telegram dispatch from London reports that French miners have accepted an eight hours day rather than wait for longer negotiations. The note highlights a developing dispute over labor terms as miners seek shorter shifts.
Barwon Heads Drowning Fatality Reported
An inquest into the drowning of Clarence Herbert Curtis at Barwon Heads heard his sister Vera and others describe a family outing by the river. The boy, aged 12, disappeared after diving from a boat moored near the bank and was swept downstream. efforts by William Kinkly and others to rescue him failed. The verdict was accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barwon Heads
Yomlay
Clarence Herbert Curtis
Bodurat
Wi Ll
Lieesraner
Pont Norton
Willius Bloss Curtis
Eyrostrevl
Hallurat
Clarence Herbert Curls
Henpan J. D'iolia
Gerloug
Roy Bolden
Latrobe Terrace
Geelong
Aghdeemasel
Vera
Wathe
Auction Sales At Hendy Leary Co This Day
Auction notices list freehold property furniture livestock poultry and farm items to be sold today on various properties including cottages and villas. Names Walter Carr F Richardson Toanerrow W Carr Bennett Vains WP Carr et al appear as consignors or buyers with locations including Pollington Street and Fitsroy Street. The notices indicate multiple properties scheduled for sale this day and the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Hendy
Leary and Co
Igga
Bennett
Vains
Tillit
Pollington Street
Carr
Renton Fin Eos
Fitsroy-street
Giaid
Parades
Bath
Walter Ty Curr
Moorabool-street
Binh
Luuw’ and Co
Broo
Goo
Easide
Torquay
Gurr
Mercantile
South Geelong
Inhocough
W. P. Carr
Rythcasket
Youur & Co
Ebtale
Malopstreth
Leary& Co
Geelong
Melbourne
Puben
Andrew Ormiston
Rom Cool
Parker
Banks
Siluale
Woo
Gedlong
Gouuard
Rytio
Jalreet
He Nur
J Pau. Charp
Fale
Ab Wong Delights Patrons With Song During Market
Fragmented text describes a cabbage seller Ab Wong entertaining customers with song. The piece shifts to garbled lines about India and a News of the Week contest. It ends mentioning illness symptoms and a period of fever and inflammation, with unclear historical context.
General Booth Announces Naval Reinforcement to Canada
Telegram report from London states General Booth was visited by the Canadian Government regarding sending 25,000 marines to Canada. The plan tied to a decade of service, with references to Meuter's Telegram and a long commitment for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Booth Tae
Canada
Mwurnuloti
The Goal Strike at Teratba Coalfield Arbitration
Newcartile Tuesday report notes four Teralta colliery miners idle after strike refusals to return to work or refer claims to the Arbitration Court. Evidence favors neither side as witnesses contest claims that Teralta men were justified in stopping work. Court adjourned until the next day to decide blame for non resumption of work at four Teralba pits.
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Newcartile
Teratbu
Tieana
Lelay
See Arbitration Court
Eesien Nnd
Adelaide Heat and Queensland Premier's Election
Adelaide reports 108 degrees in the shade amid hot weather as Queensland Premier election plans proceed with Mr Philp delaying Darling Downs tour. Subtreasession of betting charges served on four additions Woolumbers, with breaches of the Betting Act to be tried in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Queensland
Roy
Philp
Darling Downs
Bendigo Gold Stealing and Contempt Charges Stir Press
Bitter correspondence over gold theft allegations in Bendigo widens as Rev. Worrall faces a contempt hearing and a potential writ for 500 pounds. Miners' leaders and supporters rally, while Attorney Me. Like Muarguy, a solicitor, plans to pursue action against Worrall for alleged scandalous comments.
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J. Teiod
Shuuder
Iman
Muarguy
Juice
Young
Wi Hayhow
Miners’ Association
Lis
Worrall
Hearst
Peope
Speoing polo match Melbourne versus Geelong at Onthorne House
Sporting intelligence notes the polo afternoon between Melbourne and Geelong at Onthorne House with players named Clark, MArthur, Lorimer, Murmy for Melbourne and Watson, Bell, Cunningham, Orr for Geelong. A long advertisement cites Keating's pest powder and Clarke's Blood Mixture with testimonials and prices, reflecting era advertising style.
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Onthorne House
Melbourne
Geelong
Alister Clarke
Norman Marthur
George Lorimer
Ronald Murmy
Harold Watson
John Bell
Andrew Cunningham
Orr
Estate withdrawn from Closer Settlement Board offer
Mb J C Anifald offered his Grinport Estate of 12 000 acres for closer settlement. Eight farmers examined the property after several extensions and delays. The owner now withdraws the offer and will dispose of it privately, January 7. Dairy industry remains healthy in the district despite heat with December butter output at the co operative dairying company totaling 187 tons. Beech Forest records 82 inches of rain in the past year, over 6 inches fell in four days starting Boxing Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datiying
Oir
Co-Operative Dairying Company
Wis 187 Tong 12
Beech Porest
Rabbits Plentiful In Warrnam BOOL District
Rabbits are at present very plentiful in the district due to a good season. Monday the 27th has been set for the simultaneous laying of poison in the shires including Warr ipimbool Mortlake Minhamito Delfast Mount House and Dundee. The Rev James Tonkin, long in charge of the local Congregational Church, delivered farewell sermons as he departs to Burnley street Richmond.
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Rabintt
Warripimbool
Mortlake
Minhamito
Delfast
Mount House
Dundee
Faargwell
James Tonkin
Jocal Congregational Church
Burnley Street
Richmond
Clarees
Winslow
Hamilton railway traffic sets December record
The Hamilton station reports December receipts above prior year by 714 pounds and six month revenue surpasses second half of 1906 by 9755 pounds. Passenger revenue last month totals 1228 pounds compared with 93 pounds December 1906. Concessions of 500 pounds rent granted to Condah Swaps lessees due to land flooding.
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Hamilton
Assengers
Condah
BAMGANIE MINE FATALITY AT DUKE OF WELLINGTON
A Ballarat era report details a fatal accident at Bamganie mine near Meredith on December 22 where Thomas G. Themes died while at work. The coroner heard evidence about a shoo causing the collapse and the jury found the death accidental, noting carelessness among workers. Sir Charles Growcett, a pioneer collector for the Mullarat Water Commission, died aged 89. Edward Clarke, Navigators farmer, also passed away. Typhoid fever appears in Ballarat amid the hot weather. Local mines and benevolent asylum fire scare are noted along with advertisements for blood mixtures and mother’s remedies.
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Bamganie
Tina Whawell
Trompe
Evanial
Bors
Diane Abe Uy
Sir
Growcett
Tmullarat Waler Commission
Loyay
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Druce Case
Meiter
Congo Free State
Pheeglass
THE
Advertiser
Macedonian Affairs
Turkey
Reuters Telegram
DE Held
Iim
the Times
Menter
Times
Ho eTeet Pat
Ties Limited
A. Dearson
Ab Wong
Song
Cel
Affairs “In
Russia
As, Blagkalatlers
Bondos
Iloff
South-Wost
Imeze Iron Works
Doetriglion
Elie Peefect
Terlor
General Booth
Meuter
Mteuter
Mouter
Bendigo
Wormali
POLO
Thomas Keating
Clarke
Worthleys
al Wong
Son Paniculus
Fitzgerald
Meakin
Camdrig
Olreer
Cambereo
Zephyr
Lee Cabibrie
Lave
Ince
Edge
Price
Ric
Sunehades
Meeakin
Mograbool-Street
Western District News
Camperdown
COLAC
OBE and Co
CORTO
Boforw, & Pan
Douglas
Amno
Pana
Som
Claming
Corm
Duncan 'McIntyre
Wharfdale
Weaturn
Orien
Moeler Renis
Riverawad
Acgactror Ess Fund
She Seok
Bo Peopse
Fintedk
North-Geelong
Kildare
North Gowlang
Warren
Shine
Thaner
Wat!tei
Kevin Clock
Goolong
Turner
Ryriestreet
Marchant
Keil House
Edaleek
Ceulaug
Itepracticsis
Meifeld Brown & GO
SameWalner
Ini
Celnte
Insurance
Fianciel
General Ageule
Commercial Union ‘Assurance i
Live
Australia
Geolong and District
EMAS
Poster & CO
Cash Grocers
Higgins
Estathasm Insurance
Tis
Ryreatrect
Chiep AG
Geelong and Diatrict
Manchester
Gurceat
Swallow & Ariell
Swallow
Lucy Hinton
TARBA
B. A. BU Ware
Sell's. Biscuits
Tetles
Ardill
Gherinhap-street
Havelock Tobacco
Wavelock
Enka
TEAR
Animal Co
Orchase
HASON
F. Hooper & CO
Peel As
le Borie
Geelon
Wedel
Moorabool
ALL
Apocke
Lelis
Stuith
Alaskina
Cole
Watohin
Enth
Boainge
Pstran
Manns Ideal
Bwau
Perfection
Dlabolo
Windsor
Cassell's
Toyal
Ho A
Justin
Enry Franks, &Co
Wbich
LL O'Coe
Buninyong
Rewari
Rd. Willmott
Beremboke
G. A. Gardiner
Marshalltorte
Smut Jeocket Bool
Js Appleton
Reward
W. H. Bayley
South
Gye
Hunt
Regenuml Prageisstreets
Belmeet
Fioder
Evlea
Prondesireet
Belmont
Jost
Ani swiLhallal
Warwiel Castle Hotel
Sale
Wit
Bayley
South Gee
Ous
Thompson
Morris Jacobs
Regina
Publi
Gina Figee
Alka Stronz
Cermithe
McDurahl
Conele
Saa C
Geul's
Sowiges Ubpply
Moornbool-strood
Willian
Crystal Cafe
Cenera
Acre
McDonald
Itrittoyest
Tsk
Bynagogue
Vyarted
Howsemaid
Gorlong Hospital
Oungina
Engin
Nietsa
Wewll
ARWOS
Aml
Hitchcocks
Barwon Hewis
Retreat Road
Newtown
Comele Howe
LL Blomfiett Brown Aml Co
Steve Farm
Wits
Towlers
Turia
A. Douglass
Arn
Galllen
Purnell
Fenwick-strent
Weddell & Ritch
Tave Hougiut
A Dig Discount
Ryrie-Stheed
Searly
Thomas Higgans
BAVC
New Zealand
Langest
Jowest
Soule Wasreny
Brovinge
Richardson
Isle
Barrarbool Division
Mount Duwerd
Port Offiers
Moti
Ron Dickson
Tivecleigh
ESSHS
Benneti & Vans
Tlonger
Reyriestreeh
Gealong
Waller
Troi
Totus
Norge Oc
Oricret
Chi
A. Shoene
Geeluip Bporta
Moorahoclatrost
J. T
Sea
Kennedy
M.D
Greloigi
Currateg
Spyenara
Waller L. Carr
Torie
Hytler Ai
Tapmildabiou
Hytler
Uyer
Alva
WG. Madden
Fugu Baman
Myric-street
Ifirtown Deuinte
Arnal
Furtlett
Erlang West
Tetexsen
Ome Presteved
ALT. Grocers
T. C Patersen
Sanec
Pickle and
Gonti
Marnnfackier
Nobbeatreel
Chestwall
Govlong
Totler
Bir
Governor Air
Fonts Tirberre
Isales
L Sparuhl Sparkle
Hendy Leary & Co
Ani
Rome
Tnipnet
Officeas—Grelong
Ehane
Collins-Street
Phono
Central
Walter L. Casr
Silnato Mourdwrdree
Yoicreatroch
Mr. Mastery
Heracinld
H. F. Richardson
Sula Vande
BY. Bennett &Wains
Pukingtom Street
Uber State School
Superior
Verondol Belaul
Villa
Tate Bower
Roca
Proley
Cellar
Warhiliaien
Iuok Fou
N.B
DY Reil
Carpbell & CO
Camae & CH
Ilvrie-Street
Guardian Feassurance CO
Fouity Trustees Co., Ltd
Loree
Coveral Nuyers Far
Nena Ani Craving Properties
Vheir Properties
Owe Bate
Phelps Ak
Conrantees
Campbell &1 Auptioneer
Warrnambool
Ballarat
Edward Clarke
Woah Bawle Canton Mine
Honevolent
Aera Hedee
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