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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
3
A report notes the school plans to reopen in July pending sufficient pupil interest. A large cadet contingent paraded through principal streets with the Gee Tong Town Band, drawing positive remarks on their turnout and drill.
The Kaiser shows improvement and "lemonade" is cited as a tonic. Herr von Moltke, Prussian Minister, notes the monarch's condition as updates arrive. The telegram mentions political controversy over a franchise and related riots across Prussia, with liberal opposition and withdrawal of amendments.
Anuwal Das and Ham Lord Ampthill discuss Freemasonry's influence in Madras and broader India. They claim Freemasonry fosters cross creed and class dialogue, while noting tensions on the northern frontier with armed raids near Publi, Peshawar, and Mattani.
Flooding across Europe is subsiding and railway services are returning to normal after days of disruption. In Switzerland trains, previously halted by flood damage, are resuming operation as waters recede. Authorities urged caution as repairs continue and weather patterns stabilize.
London reports turmoil over the disappearance of Elae Porter and her husband in a case linked to the Lake Como area. Authorities investigate likely murders, with bodies reportedly found and operations halted.
A fragmented London report notes a court order involving Mercy to Sumurholders and the Sanguine Law Trust. Sir Charles Swingen Endy and others appear in a division of the Liz Court of Justice. The piece mentions a further call, weak details on accident locasty, and regulations about payments to creditors.
A Paris Versailles express collided with a standing train at Villaprens station causing fatalities and many injuries. Trafic halted and passengers pinned by wreckage described scenes of horror and frantic rescues as drivers reported speed and misread signals near the gradient to Willyprow station.
London reports an agreed conference between Government and Opposition representatives aimed at resolving political tensions. Labor MP R Clynes urged firm opposition, while other speakers urged concessions only if public trust remains intact. The debate continued amid calls for parliamentary stability and constitutional evolution.
London reports Crete situation intensifies as external powers dispute the island's fate. Russia proposes sending large forces to guard any provisional regime during occupation talks. Britain and other powers reportedly warm to a joint effort to restore order and avert a broader crisis.
A San Francisco tale details alarming Japanese signals intercepted near the Philippines. Officials warn of potential naval threats as reports claim the Dewey dockyard sunk in Manila Bay, with American patrols tracking suspected intercepts and warnings amid broader tensions in the Eastern Archipelago.
Reported sighting and pursuit of the Wanih serial steamer Wakefield by a pilot boat Victoria and watchers off Durban. Authorities search for traces of the vessel as reports erratic, with confusion over locations and names amid a damaged wartime style notice.
A chaotic outbreak afflicts several Russian districts with rising fatalities within a week. Officials name Bev ioun riots and widespread infection from cholera across multiple areas, as authorities attempt containment and public reassurance.
A London dispatch summarizes claims of twenty to twenty three death sentences in Russia after a May trial. It notes trials were held behind closed doors and mentions alleged revolutionary crimes in St. Petersburg. The New York press is cited about Roosevelt and Republican strategies for 1914 presidency.
In London on January 28 a report notes the woollen trade in Yorkshire shows some improvement. Huddersfield district workers, by a slim majority, confirmed tentative terms agreed with employers and men, reflecting the Prime Minister’s efforts.
London dispatch June 20 notes recovering several crew members from a submerged French submarine after a collision near the Lagat tunnel. A vessel reportedly sank during the incident, with rescue and salvage efforts ongoing as authorities assess damage and determine cause.
Primitive Methodist centenary proceedings describe a gathering on a hillside at Mortop in Lancashire where founders held their first camp tenting, marking a historic shoreline of faith and labor amid modest attendance and local observance.
General Gable News reports on the Army Pageant run by the Soldiers and Builders Help Society, with 3200 soldiers aiding sales and fundraising efforts reaching about 198,000. Amba dod and others are noted. a shooting incident and youth scout fund raise appear alongside. Canada finances discuss Mr Fielding visiting London for bond issues and potential talks with Germany over 24,000,600 conversion, with no definite reopening planned.
The late Mr J Farrer, respected resident of Ballarat district, died peacefully at his home near Carita Park. He leaves a widow and four children, including Arthur an engineer and William an officer in the Union Bank, with ties to the Lalor electorate and Ballarat City Council. Parkes and timeworn local figures mourn his passing while tributes flow from public bodies and ships’ crews alike.
A damaged account describes wires fusing and igniting a post and a two storey building in Fremantle. The electric system overloaded, hoses and water were used to dampen the blaze as authorities worked to isolate the fault and prevent further danger.
Report from the arbitration court notes miners in the Norseman district dissatisfied with wage reductions. Union members judge the decision as unfair, fearing diminished hameter sl and arguing the award does not reflect true conditions of work.
In Newcastle district news the collier federation meets amid tensions as miners press for Paterson to resign his wage board seat. Reportedly Paterson’s future with the federation is uncertain and a rift could trigger broader disputes among miners and their representatives. A bronchial cough remedy ad ends the item.
A council committee deferred a decision on renewing the lease of Majesty's Theatre to allow a revised offer. Ar Glnthe Heyward proposed a monthly rent and public tender, while Labour members urged open competition at lease expiry, with several arguing for public tenders and end of current term. The debate noted municipal control and public interests in venue management.
Public works committee faced opposition as council members debated the South Street site plan, property condemnations, and tender payments. Aldermen pushed to defer decisions, seek reconsideration, and ensure proper surveys and costs before proceeding with street construction and building relocations.
A report details fatalities at Moslap where a man died from injuries after a barbed wire accident and gas exposure. The victim, a resident of the Chinese Camp at Golden Point, was 72 and linked to past Chinese movement activity. another Colac area fatality involved Georg Gimble at a clay pit with internal injuries and a broken leg, with testimony noting a warning prior to the accident.
Market report notes falling prices at Sydney produce stalls with mixed availability and buyers watching for changes. Shoppers report tighter supplies on dairy butter and related goods as traders adjust to demand fluctuations and seasonal effects.
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