Titanic Disaster News From Senate Hearings And Paris Tragedy
London reports on Home Rule Bill debates with Ulster cooperation urged and Irish Parliament option by force noted. Paris mentions a mayoral plot tied to a major tragedy. New York covers Langford offer and Langford retirement under McIntosh. Titanic testimony cites wreck details and passenger losses. Astor estate details reveal vast fortune and beneficiaries.
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London
Page of Commons
Wiseston
Churchill
Bee
Ulster
Chas
Paris
Raimbaud
Esasizdg
Tal
de Potorium Desperade Bonnol
New York
Langford
Austratia
McIntosh
Jack cFutiesen
Jack cFutiesen Now Resteratns
Bia
Ions Ve Cig
Ybuy
Enicketers
Leeds
Explosion at Homebush shop injures two men
A gas explosion during shop fittings at Homebush wrecked the third new shop in progress. T Riley and G Braughton were buried in debris and later released. Riley suffered severe head and chest injuries and possible internal damage while Braughton had a fractured ankle and possible internal injuries. Gas company workers nearby were connecting a meter.
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Sydney
Homebush
T. Riley
G. Braughton
Walla
Riley
Wroughton
Brough
aWne
Browehton
Wilneme
Hobart
Mey
Ptasmien
Prevaste
Melbourne
Cratoms
Trucker Wage Request Fails. Agreement Reached
In Sandylone on May 1, truckers employed by Yous anmi Raine sought a wage increase to 1s dd. Mr Agnew refused the request but agreed to a compromise. The article notes ongoing wage discussions and the parties’ negotiation dynamics.
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Sandylone
Yousanmi Raine
Agnew
Arbitration Court urged as retrospective award urged
Citizens urged to take the matter to the Arbitration Court and seek a retrospective award. Many men declined, while others drew their time. A battery was closed, followed by the shutdown of the slimes treatment plant due to labor shortages.
The Greatest Woman of They All Prize Awarded
A hundred two school teachers voted on the greatest woman in history. The prize went to a wife noted for managing home duties and raising a family while pursuing intellectual improvement, per the reported judges.
Melbourne Governor Opens New Hospital Stone
The Governor of Victoria Sir John Fuller spoke at the laying of the Nefourdabion stone for the Melbourne Hospital, praising private benefaction and the Edward Wilwin trust for a record £120,000 donation. He reflected on Melbourne’s growth from port to metropolis, lauding enterprise and patriotism, and expressed hope the institution will prosper under Divine Providence.
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Melbourne Hospital
Victoria
John Fuller
Commonwealth
Thal
Edward Wilwin
London
Alcbourne
Hmit
To Short Hons
Laws
Tome
Meliadene
Melbourny
Grier
Dalgety Wool Sale In Melbourne Clears Good Demand
Dalgety and Company Limited held a wool sale in Melbourne with about 4,000 bales offered and strong buyer turnout including many representatives. Majority of lots sold at even prices, with good clearance on many previously passed lots. Dalgety reported a bad wool growing season in several districts, but warned of declining future production and potential price stability or gains as the year ends. Exports for nine months to March reached 2,?2,58 pales with Dalgety selling over 90,000 bales since July. A forthcoming sale in Melbourne will feature crutchings and a new clip, with Queensland and Tasmanian wool included.
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Dalgety and Company Limited
Port Mader
Melbourne
Pricom
Dalgety and Company, Ltd
van Merste
E.R. Officer and Co
Midlilia
Wilcannia
Mtightly Water Owners
Enrete
Tiverina
Alvy
Queensland
Australia
Awi
Oxdor
ArmtraUt
Trirgety
Howes
Australasia
Yeateetay Sale Dalgety and Co
Inelasting Goolong
Erutehines
Teisbans
Swimins GP
Pagehaien
Woo
Wheat standard critique in Producers' Review column
A reader questions the Lag. standard for wheat quality in a Producers' Review article. The piece argues the system favors grain buyers, harms farmers, and discourages improvements by farmers in wheat quality while permitting higher grades to be undercut by low standard samples. It urges government policy to raise farmer authority to set proper standards.
Pain Relief Claim for Comstock Liniment and Dr Morse Pills
A Sydney reader reports relief from long term neuralgia after using Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment with Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. The testimonial claims severe pain and sleepless nights ended within three months, with wife also benefiting. advertised price 2.6 per bottle from The Comstock Co. Ltd.
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Morse
Comstock
Patrick Scally
Glariet N
Mr. Scaly
Brianiea
Comstock Co., Ltd
Langst
Church Hill
Sydney
Zimpel's Showroom Ad Promises Furnishing Expertise
A vintage advertisement touts W. Zimpel's showroom as the place to gain a useful claim for furnishing success. It claims modern house fittings require long planning and political experience, inviting readers to visit the display to be stirred by the pleas of the pelos.
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OW. Zimpel
W. Zimpel
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Mates II
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Kal‘goorlie
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Pee
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Murray Street
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Murray ST
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Little Wolfe
Tooil's
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Doolan
Qatpenter
Noweds Street
Geraldtud
Baringa CakLy
Holbrook’s Sauce
Ingredien
E, Lee-Steere & CO
Sole Swan Ale
Orient Line
Hyav Office & Warehouse
Geraldton
Natnine
Meekatharra
IST
Jacobs
Tour
Pete
Dystdtery Company
J Id. Sevecy Witney Binadiers
Caer
Bechstein
Atler
Bole Agonte— Nicholsons’ Ltd
Beecham
A. W. Dobbie & Co
Ewclish Pianos
Arthur Allison
Sle
Dobbie & Co
Hay
Kalgoortie
Hitz
Maerz
Chase- Chapman
Victoria Buildings
Marine Terrace
Geraldtor
Eleanor Street
Union Nank
B. M. Rosenwax
Frasesbery Criteh
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