Factional debate on London Declaration stirs commerce
London June 27 A protest rally by 53 Chambers of Commerce opposed the Declaration of London. Mr Balfour warned that ratification risks food supply and Britain’s naval blockade, while Admiral Beresford and Mr Fisher urged cautious support amid wartime peril. The debate centered on naval law and enforcement under the new consent rule.
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London
Oisail
Chambers of Commerce
Balfour
Memier
Ambuzaen
Losdox
Chamber of Commerce
Hiritam
Halfour
Great Britain
Charles Beresford
Fisher
Leoden
Eowart Grew
Asquith
Great Britann
Final Coronation Fetes Kings Garden Party at Beackingham Palace
London June 27 Magnificent weather favored the Kings garden party at Beackingham Palace today with hundreds of guests present. The Prince of Wales accompanied by Princess Mary and Prince Gere inspected troops at Chelsea and received an option from the troops after the inspection. He then reviewed the party of New South Wales cadets under Major Weene and accepted a set of hedges. Members of the New Zealand contingent later performed a base dance for the Prince. King George to Australia telegrams congratulating his coronation were received from the Governor General and the Commonwealth of Australia government and people.
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London
Kings
Beackingham Palace
Helh
Prince of Wales
Mary
Prince Gere Isecond
Chelsea
Corom
Duke of Abercorn
Lord Cherlesmore
Peent
New South Wales
Odets
Major Weene
Zealaed
Senator PeinVisits British shipyards in London tour
In London on June 27 Senator Pein Commonwealth Minister for Defence inspected John Brown 20 Company yards in Clydebank Veagen and saw the cruiser Australia under construction. The party then visited the London and Ginsgew Frngimeers and Cros sing Company yards where the Sedney eraser was built.
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Pnator Pearce
London
Pein
Aevom
BR. M Coulis
A._Pethebridge
Deine Department
Viset«Ste
John Brown 20 Company, Limited
Clrdebank, Veagen
Thay Mito Arms
New French Ministry Formed With Calliaux Leading
President Jim Calliaux moves to form a new French ministry with himself as premier and taking the portfolio of interior. Delcasse keeps the marine portfolio as the cabinet aims to push through the budget quickly and propose reforms acceptable to reformers and those who oppose strikes. The cabinet intends to advocate reinstatement of railway workers dismissed for participating in the strike.
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Jim
M. Calliaux
Wr Delcasse
Hiner
Reystrane
Australian Divorce Action Over Residency and Custody
Ada Malle Teups sought an order against Albert Reginald Hempt in Melbourne court claiming separation after a quarrel and a move to Sydney. She alleges abandonment after their December 1907 marriage. she requests return to the petitioner within a prescribed period following service of the order.
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Torr
Ada Malle Teups
Albert Reginald
Hempt
Percuner Oui Eee
Loge Oud
Melbourne
America
Dining Oversea Delegates in London Dinner
London June 27 New South Wales Premier Mr McGowen entertained overseas delegates at a dinner Lord Chelmsford Governor of New South Wales proposed the health of Mr McGowen and praised his simplicity and straightforwardness. McGowen thanked the guests for their reception noting Britain’s meaning and empire. After the dinner Mrs Coghlan wife of the Agent General for Pie pie pacar reception was largely attended with Mr Fisher and Mrs Fisher present.
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London
New South Wales
McGowen
Lord Chelmsford
Australia and Empire Ties Highlight NSW Dinner Guests
London June 28 guests at New South Wales dinner include Henderson Ramsay Mebeead and Lord Chelmsford who praised NSW variety and railways. McGowan urged self reliance and rail ownership while Australians urged immigration for a common imperial future at a Groveres company banquet. Overseas Parliaments attended a London County Council banquet at the Hotel Cecil with Sir William Lyne speaking for Australian Legislatures.
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London
T. A. ‘Oghlan
New South Wales
Henderson
Ramsay Mebeead
Lord ‘Chelmsford
McGiowen
Interar
Great Britain
Australia
Uoder
Zollverfin
Grovere’ Company
John Quick
Victoria
Agra Bio
London County Commeil
Cecil Lastment
William Lyne
Notable Australian Officials Dine With Lord Denman in London
Sir George Mew hosts a large gathering at the Kepire Club for Lord Denman Governor General designate of the Commonwealth. Attendees include Lord Tenoyem Lord Chelmsford Baron Cowfray Lord Pentland Eb Hobhouse Andrew Fisher and other Australian and UK figures. Fisher toasts Sir George and Lady Hewl and welcomes Denman to Australia.
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George Mew
Gacm-G
Australa
Teslay
Keupire
Lord Denman
Commonwealth
Lord Tenoyem
Australia
Lord Chelmsford
New South Wales
Baron Cowfray
Midhurst
Lord Pentland
Scotland
Eb 'Hobhouse
The
Treasury
Seely
Andrew Fisher
Frank Wilden
Western
R. M. Collins
Commonwealth of Australia
Colonel Beay
Herald
M. Moe
House of Commons
London
Fisher
George
Hewl
Lor
Denman
Paarte
Overseas Cub In London Reaches Two Thousand Members
London June 28 Overseas cub recently inaugurated in London reports a membership of 2000. Eighteen thousand branches are being formed across the country in all regions.
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London
Verte
Junkering a Town Near Vancouver Saskatchewan Move
Residents of Forward, a new town in Saskatchewan, Canada, plan to relocate the entire town about three miles west to a nearby spot. Negotiations are underway with a contractor to undertake the work.
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Vancouver
Saskatchewan
Heve Characes
Orset
New York Smuggling Scandal Involving Society Women
June 28 report says Customs authorities uncovered a wholesale smuggling scheme stretching two years in New York. Ten men and several society women are implicated as frauds totaling about half a million pounds in unpaid duties. Names and details remain unclear.
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New York
Californian aviator flies under bridge over Niagara Falls
Linne Beachy of California soared over Niagara Falls on June 28, passing under the upper steel bridge arches and along the gorge to the whirlpool. He landed on the Canadian side at an estimated fifty miles per hour and declared plans to repeat the daring feat.
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Wiagara Falls
Linne Beachy
Beachy
Crown case against colliery firms continues in High Court
Hearing resumes before Mr Justice Isaacs in London as the Crown pursues alleged breaches of the 4 Timber Act by Anmer Northern Collieries and associated firms. Witnesses recall recalling vessels and inter state boats used by the defendants as part of the probe.
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Northern
High Court
Justice Isaacs
Oswald G. Lane
Old — Scott
Fell and Co
Bourne
Keles and Co. A
Shand
Huddart, Parker and Co
Mail Steamers Strike Halts Vessels at Amsterdam and Ports
London reports show seamen strike expanding with three P and O liners docked at Tilbury, one on strike. Carters and dock laborers join seamen at Liverpool, Manchester, and Tyne ports, with 1000 deck laborers at Ghawew quitting. Sunderland shipping paralysed. Tyne collier fleet affected. Shipowners meeting at Newcastle reject wage demand. Pacific Steam Navigation Co concedes. Amsterdam notices standstill on 30 of 31 steamers. Orama launched at Clydebank. 13000 ton liner to sail to Australia in November with mixed propulsion.
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London
Tilbury Dock
Liverpool
Manchester
Tyne
Ghawew
Sunderland
Bong Adke
Newcasthe
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
UN Perse
Carters’ Union
Dork Laborers’ Union
Orient Steamship Company
Messrs. Johntown and Company
Clydebank
Australia
Riot at Bradford disrupts Bradfond mills in June chaos
London dispatch reports a riot at Bradfond where striking wool combers broke into western mills and halted machinery. Police intervened after pelting and were met with staves. officers dispersed the crowd to restore order.
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London
Bradfond
Apple cargo loss from delay in London shipwreck
London June 28 Australia apple cargo aboard the steamer Papaow arrived in fair condition but overripe. Pears were mostly worthless. Importers say cargo would have been worth about £15000 more if the vessel had arrived on schedule. Vessel delayed several days due to a mechanical accident.
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London
Winnipegs Political Forecast by Mr. Borden Speech
Mr. Borden, opposition leader, spoke in Winnipeg predicting Conservative return to Parliament. He warned voters the party would pursue imperial preferential trade, a strengthened defence scheme, and a referendum on major national questions while opposing American reciprocity vigorously.
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Winnipeg
Borton
Dominion
Thesemp
Borden
NSW Works Dept Accepts Brick Order for Sewerage Works
Sydney reports the Works Department will supply next week 100000 State-made bricks for sewerage works at 25 per thousand, under private charges. Anticipated plant completion may cut costs to 7 per 10000. output aims at 400000 by year end, with sand and plyet aiding production.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Colliery Inundated Near Port Halifax Deep Mine Abandoned
Montreal dispatch reports a sec tion of a colliery at Port Gal Nova Scotia flooded and the workings abandoned as the mine is now useless. Also noted are U S Senate actions on reciprocity and other brief items from Washington Albany and Perth with notes on Albania Turkey and Canadian racial talks.
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Montreal
Canada
Perth
Helped Chilprex Through Winter
A fragment from a comic style note by Mrs M A E Eil jleum of Piperstreet South Broken Phil. It mentions winter months and a method to ease coughing using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting it helps with night coughing and says the product has been successful for many.
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Mra
Piperstreet
South Broken Phil
Richbine
Ter Weds Tries To Keep It Secret
Acting Prime Minister’s marriage to Miss Mary Campbell leaked as the couple traveled with Miss Hughes near Heidelberg. A vehicle jolt unseated him, causing a serious blow and pallor before recovery. Miss Hughes was shaken while Mrs Hughes remained composed.
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Mary Campbell
Miss Hughes
Heidelberg
Mr. Hughes
Buggy Accident Near Warrnambool Injures Three Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkin Jenkins of Grasmere Miss A Jenkins and Miss Vera K Jenkins were passengers in a buggy that crashed into a street tree while traveling to Warrnambool. The vehicle capsized throwing all three onto the road. Vera Jenkins sustained facial injuries a wrist fracture and a dislocated finger. Mrs Jenkins broke an arm. Miss Jenkins suffered other injuries.
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Jenkin Jenkins
Grasmere
A. Jenkins
Vera K. Jenkins
Warrnambool
Pasang
Vera Jenkins
Jenkins
Miss Jenkins
Barwon Ward Progress Association Sees Lighting, Finance Debates
The Barwon Ward Progress Association met at East Ketong Hall with officers in attendance. The annual report praised work on lighting and street improvements, noted a £5165 balance, and a £195 balance on hand, and discussed future projects including electric lighting and Crown land use while thanking Mr Plain M.LA and secretary Mr Knighles.
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Barwon Ward
Wales
Plain M.la
Mrr. Knighles
Jim Senith Apo
Thineas
Melbourne Tramways Commission Pushes State Purchase Plan
The Tramway Fares Commission recommends state purchase of Melbourne cable tramways as lease expires in five years or, if not, to cut threepence cash fares to twopence. The Melbourne Town Clerk warned the company might face an extra £20,000 yearly in wages under a Wares Board regime.
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Tramway Fares Commission
by @ Belect Committee
The
Legislative Amesihis
Malborne
Melbourne
A Mother's Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Sydney mother Testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased her two children's colds quickly. She states the medicine gave instant relief and helped them recover after two days of treatment, recommending it to other mothers.
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Chamberlain
Greig
Rowntres Street
Halmain
Sydney
Mathers
Greal
Sir John Fuller's Day With Us in Geelong Visit
The State Governor Sir John Fuller and entourage arrived at Osborne House then the Town Hall to receive a welcome from Mayor Ald. Philpott and officials. Addresses from Geelong councils, Newtown Chilwell Council and Geelong West were read, praising loyalty to the throne and the King.
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John Fuller
Victor Nelson Hood
Curwen
Adag
Osborne House
Ceres
Ald. Philpott
Geelong
Lady Fuller
Lis
Victoria
Neidinesses
Ehowme
Crt
Newton and Chilwell Cousel
Geelong West Council
Geelongs Harbor Trust
Geelong Water and Sewers Trust
Erry
John Michael Fleetwood Fuller
Bart Kcmg
State of Victoria
Commonwealth of Avetralus
Ennedi
Brrgesses
Fee Lon
George V
Wistera
Puller
Philpott
Lo Walter
Axander
Geelome
Falter Ad
Pieter
Berteet
Alwas
Newtown
Chilwell
Hart
KAMAG
Wierrtal
Chi Orl
Ae Effies
Offier
Beth
A. S. Clutterbuck
Carroll
Victora
K.C.M.G
State of
Geelong West
Railway Decentralisation Promised by Commission Report
Railway Commissioners present a plan to extend rolling stock work to provincial centres while keeping core workshops centralized at Newport. They propose adding 240 country staff, boosting annual wages by 40,000 pounds and 20,000 for accommodation and machinery, with extensive repairs shifting from Ballarat and other depots to country depots.
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Minister of Railways
Ballarat
Newport
Bendizo
Renaila
Avert Ballarat
Benalla
Benligo
Tae
Geelong Korumburra
Marlborough
Seymour Stawell
Trarilgon
Wonthageet
Trcks
Wall
Dhmmbonli
Donald
Horsham
Korong Vale
Murton
Ararat
Bendige
Gehan
Aryherrwich
Oakleigh
Semour
Parliamentary report on railways and light trolley lines
The New Lines Committee reports twenty perusal sessions on Warren weed railways and miles travelled by road. It notes light tramways and rail less trolley concepts for Victorian conditions and urges inquiry into rail less systems via Mr Murray and Premier Kemp.
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Murray
Ne Rulvars
Warren Weed
Kemp
Murrac
Nquire
Lendem
Suburban Lines Losses Probe by Melbourne Officials
Thomas Tait, chairman of the Commissioners, launched an inquiry into Melbourne suburban railway losses claimed to be about £000 annually. The probe team, Messrs Holmes and Straneward, will prepare a preliminary report using available data, as Tait defends his statement on the department’s financial handling.
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Thos
Tait
Holmes Ant Woon
Melowline
Personal notice of transit and community events
Mr W Haytr and companions travel to Hatford with families and gentry, taking a villa at Pakington Street Newtown. Clarence Street constable Shaw’s dismissal follows a 10 year service, described as brave and controversial. Local officials and clubs name F Keighly and Gavin McCallaim in recent appointments. Lady Pullers shows gradual improvement while presbytery missionaries depart. Over 74,000 passengers left Europe in April per parliamentary return.
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W Haytr
Hatfalo
Mons Silyer
Wilson Byrne
Vale
Coleraine
Pakington Street
Laucel Hay Parade
Newtown
Clarence-efoet
Shaw
South Tecloig Pole Station
Wren
Walter cd
Barwon
F Keighly
Teneleyten
Gavin McCallaim
Grelong Firid Samarassete Club
Arthur B. F. Walon
F. Keighley
Campbell
Presbyterian Missionn
Eoonom
United Ks
Europe
State Parliaments and a Tide of Government
In the assembly Mr Holman signals a Royal Commission to probe a meat combine and supply issues while opposition leaders contest the Industrial Gill. Debates touch on free trade, labor, and the Democrats’ stance, with a potential majority depending on Mr Macdennell's attendance. Credit balance noted at £200,000 amid parliamentary agendas. Openings in Queensland Parliament loom with the Police Offences Bill anticipated.
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Sydney
iIn
Assembly
Holman
Royal Commission
Bi Tent
Reeby
Naw South
England
Folden
Foint
D. Storey
Independent Party
Industral Gill
Sco
Democrats
Liberte
Aly
Macdennell
Yuk Me Terlay
Sir Jenkin Coles
Leston
Pinnarne
Sivaner
Tement
Arnveim
Tamer
Jenkin Cotes
Mir Verran
Pascal Hoth
Peake
Trade leaders warn on labor shortage and wage pressures
Victoria politics and construction unions face a labor squeeze as contractors report scarce bricklayers and carpenters. Speakers including Mr Watt and Mr Shillalwer touted high wages to attract workers, noting major public and private works cause demand spikes. Government efforts to lure labor stir accusations of poaching, while Bendigo and Geelong report tight markets and high daily rates for improvers as projects run into multi‑ten thousand to ninety thousand pound contracts.
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Suchdeng Tratestinae
Westerney Jett
Watt
Ste Henry Wee How
Melbourne
Ballarat
Bremebigar Aml
England
Australia
Foot Shillaubeer
Hurriders’ Assersation
Nisomta Hornitebrings
Shillalwer
Twente
Goth
Commonwealth
Vars
J. W. Swanson
Usuntda
Wo. Kelly
Geelong
HE Chan
Bendigo
Hendigo
Sea Lake
Prnto
Victoria
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Suez Canal
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Messre Baxter
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de McDonald
Derme Jis
Messrs, Saywell and Herd
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Melbourne Tramways
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