Asquith Meets Rail Workers Amid Broad Strike Crisis
The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants threatens a general strike after consultations with Mr. Asquith and the Board of Trade. Labor leaders consider a Royal Commission on grievances of railway workers while troops prepare, Parliament sits on crisis, and Prime Minister contemplates firm ministerial action if needed. 240,000 workers reported on strike nationwide.
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Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Vallister
Board of Trade
Way
Asquith
Labor Party
Jes Crion
Laor
House of Com
Lierd George
Montas
Ie Commission
Ali
Payter Roem
Llouge
Conon
Cele Serley
Warr
London
United Kingdom
Churchill
London Globe Critiques South Australian Actions On Veto Bill
The London Globe comments sharply on the South Australian Government and cables congratulations to England for the passage of the Veto Bill. It notes imperial conference doubts about autonomy and questions official condolences to Mr Fisher after his referendum defeat.
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London Globe
England
Fisher
Wreck of the Fifeshire Reported after Rescue
Telegram from London notes that passengers of the steamer Fifeshire say the weather was fine when First Officer Woods left in a boat to seek help. Seas later rose and nearly swamped the craft. They were rescued 230 miles from the wreck after great exhaustion. Each man had five ounces of water for five days amid intense heat. another two days might have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ang t‘Velegramy Remided
Fifeshire
English Racing Stewards Clear Jockey Maher in Tower Plate
The stewards of the British Jockey Club cleared jockey Maher of all blame after inquiring into the suspension attended at the Exeter meeting for the missntr ride on Sallust in the Tower Plate.
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London
Jockey Club
The Moroccan Trouble and a Farcical Exchange
From London on August 18 a European crisis note appears in a German newspaper claiming France must evacuate Morocco or accept terms with Germany. The piece likens the choice to comparing a five shilling note to a five wound note in a crude, satirical dialogue between a father and son about peppermint cures.
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Lonton
Marvers
Wrankfort Zeitung
France
Morovco
Germany
Father
Steve
World Sprint Championship at Sydney Track September 23
Arrangements set for Helway and Danabisds to compete in the world sprint championship at the Sydney Sports Ground on September 23. Livy R. Acast, chairman of scullers, expects to win the Wellington district sculling title and plans to take up wheat farming in the state.
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Sydney
Angis
Helway
Danabisds
R. Acast
charsain _ sculler
Wellington
Howard-Streheu
Nangetty
Cory Bardening
Irwin Iver
Mingenew
Death at Kew cemetery follows drunkenness arrest in Victoria
Victoria report notes a man arrested for drunkenness at a police watch-house in Melbourne district. He died at Kew cemetery from hemorrhage after an evening of headaches and weakness. He reportedly refused whiskey earlier, then drank a final sip, collapsing during medical evaluation. A gold watch was missing from his person.
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Melbourn
Laat
Locke
Kew
Hanstein
St. Kilda
Alleged Dissension Over Pillal Bill Denied by Acting Premier Watt
Acting Premier Watt rejects reports of ministerial dissension over the Pillal Bill noting differences of opinion are expected on major measures. He says a few members may not agree now but have no intention of destabilizing the ministry as the measure proceeds this session. Seismograph at Observatory records an earthquake likely near Australia yesterday morning.
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Mr. Watt
Pillal
Pats
Australia
Musical Successes at Presentation College Training School
The Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music officials praised Presentation College pupils for top marks across divisions. Students Madeline Holmes Cecelia Guldberg Kathleen Sander Klorrie Powell Leslie Walter Kathleen Coffey and others earned honors in Elementary Primary and Preparatory grades with multiple first class certificates and diplomas from the London College of Music.
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Presentation College
My. TH. Myles
Blas. Dor
Beha'f
Royal Academy of Music
Roy
College of Music
London
Credi
Hizhsst
Musical School Centre
Madeline Holmes
Cecelia Guldberg
Frank Fe
Melda Conway
Kathleen Sander
Klorrie Powell
Leslie Walter
Kathleen Coffey
Rin Wilfid Polmes
A. Mistowski
Trinity College
Musicale
Eric Keumpton
Sal Goldberg
Mollie McKean
Keylen Mradley
Borothy Drew
Jo, de Feyn
Amele Drew
Mary Ryan
John Grade
Mary O'Conor
Mise Re Hoigh
Ake
Evy
Constance M Uolober
Mollie Griffin
English Mail
London College of Masi
Ivy Rhep
Cecelia Goldberg
Marie Fela
Man Maimed In Workplace Accident At Busselton
In Perth on August 19 Alfred Sharman a 38 year old married man sustained severe injuries to his arm at Watame Busselton after a fall into a trench. Amputation of one hand was required and he remains hospitalized at Perth Hospital. Quarry workers at Rostara Wayla have stopped work demanding payment and inviting attendance, with pay details cited as 64.
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Perth
Alfred Sharman
Watame
Busseltun
Perth Hospital
Rostarawalyce
Pauthern Cross
Tomoteaw
Church Services and Visiting Nurse Scheme Update
Special church services are planned for Sunday with Rev W T Lamy of Dongarra preaching to raise funds for the Mission. An evening program in Wesley Hall includes anthems and a solo by Miss Robel, and Brigadier Gist of the Salvation Army will conduct services in Geraldton after a Mojourne conference tour. Geraldton Visiting Nurse scheme progresses with Nurse Angis appointed, mayor as president, and plans for an entertainment fundraiser to cover salaries. Donations and pledges exceed £50.
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W. Tt. Lamy
Dongarra
Wesley Hall
Miss Robel
Nurze
Geraldton
Angis
Friendly Societies’ Batl
Trinity examinations results at Presentation Convent Greenough
The Trinity exam results list Mary Hackett 79, Jake Grade 35, Roy Thoap son 35, Knox-Peden 68. The readable fragment records scores and student names from the event at Presentation Convent in Greenough.
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Trinity
Jrade
Mary Hackett
Jake
Roy Thoapson
Itins Knox-Peden
Liver
Parish farewell and local notices in Geraldton era
The Rev A T Haining prepares to depart with a community farewell in Geraldton. Local figures Mr W W B Hosken and others plan visits and roles in Port Hedland and Broome. A portable Shakespeare play alters its title to avoid offense, while small items note hotel changes and a sick parish member recovering at home.
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A. T. Haining
Tormesty
Kretchmat
Galean
WW. B. Hosken
Aytna
Geraldton
Adelaite
Walter Moore
William Moore
J.P
Marra
Monge
Broome
Preemantle
Port Hedland
Fremantle
Moore
Customs Department
W. M. Buchanan
Hugh, Smith
Custon
Midland Junction
A. J. Binks
Locl
de. Hemsted
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English Racing
Maher Exo
New South Wales
Worlis
Livy
Victoria
PR Sentation College
Benndt
Constance
Holohan
West Australia
Church Service S
Woods
Greenough
Shakespeare
Durlecer-street
S. Mackenze
Fr Ryan
Wil
MacKenzie
Three Springs
Romtrart
Harry W. Marwond
Wittesnena
Breok
Fandurdatreet
Geraldon
John Ream
Mi Gm Hirrey
Wittenuom
Tutlatnes
Westopalay
Francis
Gerald Ton
Maroll Wikie
M. Mamie
Wittendam's Tailtiers
Alariwe ‘Terrace
Upper Chapman Roads Board
Stansfield
Liberal League of
W.A
MFR
Nevon
AL. Andott
E. Meitmann
Blas
Authatiend
Awe Natics
A-L-F
Cieralaten
Presbyterian
Moon Yaonodea
Public Works Contract
Uni
Warka Patil
Vna Atenet 39
Partentars
A.D
Stoter
Tan Doe
Cary
Owers
Rover
T. .J. Anderson
Bluff Point
Gersi.dtun
Mullewa District
Lawes
Zool Urreal
Sanaa
Sears
D. Warren
Milleya
Aames Gardin
Starper's Building
Upward Street
Tm Acct
Jule
James Gardiner Haw
Stietard Smith, Esq
Yller Ag
Asmes Gardiner
Harper's Building
Phets Warey
Trarper
Andersened
Psa
VSON
Upraldica
Cate
Guardian
Meliim
Brooker, Er, Ltd
Boosey Co
McAgamy
Geraltton
Vwvatress
Worthampton
Geraldtur
el Re
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
Geraldien
A. S. Kent
Mariges
Arthur J. Davies
Geraldtor
Engelbrecht’s
SALE
Engelbrecht
F. Alderman & CO
Central Marine Terrace
Omr Ca
Bartlett the Bootman’s
THE
Geraldton Land, Investment, and Building Company
Geraldton Chambers
Union Bank
A ‘Insurance Co
Hedgeon & Bon
Aponte
Manchester
R. Wood « Co
Clothiers
Geraldton Meatt Supply Cou
New Shipping and
Roma
Armitage
Northampton
Howatharra Sidimz
BE. A. Killey
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