Flood Devastates North Mexico. Massive Losses Reported
The North Mexican floods have killed about 800 people and left Monterey with 15,000 homeless. Damage is estimated at £2,460,000 as bridges and hundreds of miles of railway in Newts Leo and Coahuila were destroyed. An American steamer Ohio bogged at Steep Point. four others drowned. An Argentine steamer Columbia sank near Montevideo after a collision with Schleswig, with dozens dead or missing.
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Duke of Devonshire Calls Unionists to Prepare for Constitution Struggle
The Duke of Devonshire told the Unionist League at Me Jock that their forces would soon be needed in a major political clash over the country’s Constitution. A report that Britain would offer Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Governor General post in Africa was denied by officials.
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Thouke
Devonshire
Unionist League
Jock
United States of Africa
Wilfrid Laurie
Canada
Waratah Search Request From Australia Premier
The Admiralty received a request from Commonwealth Prime Minister Mr Deakin to send warships to search for the Waratah. A reply stated it is unlikely more warships will be used on that route though 15 steamers are already traversing the suggested path of the missing liner.
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Admiralty
Deakin
Admiral Beresford Prefers Cruisers Over Dreadnoughts
A Montreal Witness report quotes Admiral Beresford during a Canada visit arguing cruisers suit best for Britain. He warns that worsening trade between Canada and Britain risks disaster and that cruisers threaten enemy commerce more effectively than dreadnoughts.
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Canada
Montreal
Caneda
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Criers
Eminent French Surgeon Transplants Vein from Sheep
The report claims a successful vein transplant from a live sheep into a human, claiming restoration of blood circulation. It notes concerns about railway saboteurs in Bengal and a mail train incident where a worker’s actions halted the train, plus Greek premier M Ralli calling for military reforms due to troop disaffection.
Mutiny and Cabinet Resignations Alter Government
Beers and 3,060 soldiers quit the barracks and camped outside the city. M. Rati and other Cabinet members resigned. Mavaro Michaelis became Premier and Foreign Affairs minister. The new Premier granted amnesty to mutinous officers and men.
Australia Eleven Beginnings Return Match at Lord's
The Australians played the Marylebone Club in fine weather at Lord's. Australia, previously defeated by three wickets, posted their scores with Tarrant Laver Cotter Woon Hardstel Gillingham Foster Armstrong Austin Te... The second part notes Sussex versus Australia at Hove where Sussex led 136, Australia 122 at close, with Australia winning by one wicket and four runs.
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Woon
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Austin
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Ttelf
Thomson
Ramateong
Huckerham Armstrong Kielder
Kyemg Sundries
Sunsex
Fniah
Austentiana
Sussex
Ihe
Austealia
Junior Cadets Picnic Includes Prizes and Thanks
The Geraldson Junior Cadets held their annual Chapman picnic with perfect weather. Cadets used horse and lorry provided by Mr Box and others who supplied carts and transport. Prize winners included Sergis Shepheard and C Cremm with various athletic events, and a 50 prime lamb consignment sent to Perth by E Robers last week.
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Chapman
Mr. Box
Mountain
Cantelo
Sergis
Shepheard and
Carson
Marsh
C. Cream
Carlen
Sergia
Sergeant Shepheard
Cremm
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Hicks
High Simap
Roy Hicks
Shepheard
R. Hicks
Crawford
J. Keating
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Stespall
Jose
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Fuller
Dizon
Tartlett
Hallett
Kidd
Perth
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Yutheroo
Hs. Wach
Tragic Drowning of Two Boys in Barwon River Incident
Sydney telegram reports Carl Bitter nine and Al bey Waters seven drowned after slipping into the Barwon River at Collarendakin while playing on the banks. Only a companion witness, unable to swim, saw the accident and could not help.
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Sydney
Carl Bitter
Albey Waters
Barwon River
Collarendakin
Premier and Ministers Return After Conference In Australia
West Australia reports the Premier and Minster for Works returning by mail steamer from the Premiers Conference. They state the conference reached a settlement on constitutional terms for federal financial relations and urge the Federal Government to finalize the settlement for the people.
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Perth
Moore
Minster For Works
Wilton
Commonwealth
Resignation Shakes Albany Seat as Election Looms
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mr Quinlan announces the resignation of Mr Barrett the Albany representative. No writ arrangements yet made for the election of a successor.
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Barrett
Albany
Building Trade Trouble Delays Work Across Firms
The building trades face disruption as hor carriers demand a five day week and bricklayers favor solidarity. A conference sought a compromise with a proposal for five months of work and a two year extension offering a 10 percent daily minimum for laborers starting February.
Wakefield Federal Election Final Totals Reported
In South Australia final Wakefield election figures are Foster 121, Yeughan 6769, as reported by SIR F HOLDER. Adelaide, August.
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Wakefield
Foster
Yeughan
Deakin outlines broad naval scheme and defense plan
Prime Minister Deakin says the Defense Conference is based on a new agreement with a detailed plan showing each country’s obligations. Cabinet will consider the whole scheme before Parliament. He mentions sending a cable for more information and that the new squadron will be thoroughly trained.
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Melbourne
Deakin
Fenlon
Timber Trade Drives New Arbitration Demand Across Australia
Melbourne August 30 Preparations are under way by the Federated Sawmill Timber Yard and General Wood-workers Association to demand an award in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court. A Federal Executive meeting with representatives from all states has discussed the proceedings and taken counsel’s opinion on required steps.
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Federated Sawmill, Timber Yard
General Wood-workers Association
Austalia
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Hell
Commonwealth
Incomplete Pentridge Prison Inquiry Details Surface
A partial report on the Pentridge Stockade inquiry before Public Beries Commissioner G. Mugen cites alleged security flaws. Claims include a faulty main gate, easily accessible keys, and warder discontent fueling insecurity. The inquiry adjourned to Monday for further testimony.
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Pentridge Stockade
G. ©. Mugen
Public
The Folly of the Sydney Pixie Fraud in Australia
The Sydney Newsletter recounts the imposture of a supposed world touring miniature man, about 9 pounds, who drew crowds and kisses before a post mortem revealed him to be a hoax. Reports note doctors doubting his humanity, age, and origins while newspapers debate prior coverage and the ruse's cleverness.
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Sydney
W.A
Chappie
Cornwall
Sydney Morning
Daily Telegraph
Wanted £300 on good freehold property
Advert reads 2 August 1808 seeking £300 on a freehold property. Applicants should apply by letter to the Private and Confidential Office at Nrehold Guar dine, giving full particulars.
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Jetter
Nrehold
Guardine
Geraldton Picnic Event Entries and Prizes
Annual gathering details for the Geraldton and District Employees' Picnic includes 120 mile open handicap races at 10 on September 16 with prizes of £3 £3 and £1. Acceptances close September 13. Hon. Secretary REAY to receive entries and confirm refreshments and schedule.
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Geraldton and District
Come Reay
Clearing sale by auction at Government Offices Geraldton
Auction scheduled for 11 am on September 2 at the Government Large Agent's Office Geraldton. Property Lot 9 1 read valued £5 with £10 tenancies. Endres and Clifton firm announce erection of a twenty-storey addition to the Geraldton Public Library for the Mechanics Institute with a ten shilling per Canton amount and bid conditions on view at the office.
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Tien
Crcil Clifton
Nler
Limwiss
Endres
Mechanics’ Institute
Harry ML. Alarwhood
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