Russia’s ultimatum to Persia raises serious concerns
In Parliament Sir Edward Grey warned that Russia’s ultimatum to Persia could have grave consequences. He criticized Mr Schuster and British attempts to place officials in northern Persia. Teheran reports Persia’s Parliament hConsidering the ultimatum at a secret session. Victoria’s action began a campaign to win Libor amid recent Australian worker strikes.
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House of Commons
Edward Grey
Russia
Persia
Schuster
Teheran
Churchill Eyes Million Pound Naval Loan and Rosyth Base
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Churchill may float a substantial loan beyond naval estimates, possibly over 30 million pounds, to fund naval expansion including a base at Rosyth. Other papers deny such a loan, suggesting funds only for Rosyth. Australian figures show cricket scores and match details including Lindrum and Collins.
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Iondan
Winston Churchill
Pall Mall Gavette
Churchill
Rosyth
British House Debates March Session and Reform Proposals
In the House of Commons Mr As quith indicated the government hoped the present session would end in December and the next would begin February 13. Mr Austen Chamberlain and Mr Smith urged Unionists to unite against woman suffrage while backing the referendum.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Austen Chamberlain
Mr. Smith
Capetown Defenc e Bill Aims for Swiss Model
Capetown reports the Union Government introduces a Defence Bill modeled on the Swiss system. The plan would add a 2500 mounted rifles unit and a 25000 strong active citizen force with men 25 and older. A second line would draft citizens aged 21 to 45 trained or skilled with firearms.
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Capetown
Con Union
Defence and Police
Tse
Hine
Geraldton Defeats Mercantile in Queen's Park Cricket
Local cricket at Queen's Park ended with Geraldton winning the toss and batting first but collapsing to a poor start. Oates delivered a bowling masterclass while dismissals featured Barker, Rock, McDonald, and others. Final sundries show a challenging innings for Mercantile as Geraldton seized the match.
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Oates
Barker
Rock
McDonald
Oates Brown
Jenner
Jones
R. Kidd
Ketty
Stokes
Hiatner
McDonald Piper
McDonald Richemond
McDonald Sundries
Magician Hugarde to Open at King's Hall with Empire
Hugarde the marvellous magician brings a triple programme to King's Hall on December 10 in conjunction with Empire Pictures. He tours under Edwin Geach and follows a season with West Pictures Perth and shows at Kalgoorlie. The act features a rifle death-defying feat and a cast including Miss Myra Errington Mixx Millie Clarke and Eddie Cahill.
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King’s Hall
Star Artists
Empire Pictures
Hugarde
Edwin Geach
West
Pictures
Perth
Kalgoorlie
Myra Errington
Millie Clarkes
Comedienne
Eddie Cahill
A.R. AM
Australia
Rooth Appointed President of Arbitration Court
Perth reports Justice Rooth is named President of the Arbitration Court. Melbourne notes Justice Higgins refutes unionist preference in the seamen's case and expects the new award to raise costs for shipowners by about £100,000. Customs revenue reaches £5,908,082, about £519,085 above last year.
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Justice Rooth
Arbitration Court
Melbourne
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Justice Higgins
Higgins
Customs and Excise
Glebe Murder Inquest Hears of Robbery Plot
In New South Wales the Glebe murder inquest continued. Campbell Moir and a constable testified that Moir and a Russian planned to rob Henry Trevaskus. the Russian struck him with an iron bar and slit his throat. The coroner remanded Moir for trial on murder charges.
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Campbell Moir
Ramsay
Sak Moir
Trevaskus
Meir
Trevasius
Crown Lands Bill Sale Debates Mark Assembly Vote
In South Australia the Assembly passed the Crown Lands Bill clause allowing sale of fee simple by a four vote margin. A Sydney or Adelaide note mentions a ninth farmhand killed by lightning near Port Pirie with burns. The Port Augusta Railway Bill progress reported in Melbourne while Perth wired concerns over delaying railway construction.
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Assembly
Queensland wins toss after rain delays in Brisbane match
Cricket report from Brisbane notes Friday play with Queensland opting to bat. Scores list Queensland players including Marshall, Wootteys, Hartigan, Hares, Foster, Douglas, Barnes, Sundries, and Sundries totals. England innings feature McLaren, Hobbs, Hearne, Barnes, Rhodes, Foster, Woolley, and others with a second innings summary showing Marshall out and Jennings not out.
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Wootteys
Hearse Jennings
Foster Evans
Hartigan
Hares
Cc Smith
Douglas Ston
Douglas
McLaren
Foster Cook
Barnes
Felt
Barstow
England
Te Hobbs
Marshall
McLaren Hearne
Hayes Barnes
Smith
Hayes
Rhodes
Mead
Cook Foster
Wbaw
Woolley
Jennings
Tiga
Tiayee
Queensland
Foster
South Australia Beats New South Wales in Rain Affected Match
In Sydney on December 2 South Australia won the toss and were sent in by New South Wales The openers Berds ley 81 and Trumper 43 led SA to a strong start before rain halted play The match was not resumed before the projection of noon yesterday with the weather preventing further action
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Sydney
South Australia
Berdsley
Trumper
New Mayor Fuller Ignites Geraldton Council In Oath and Praise
At the Geraldton council ceremony the retiring Mayor Arch swore in his successor Mayor Fuller. New members Baston Guldberg and Sender were welcomed with toasts. Speakers praised unity over party politics, noted past road projects, and stressed careful public funds as the council prepared for the coming year.
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Fuller
Cre
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Guldberg
Sender
Kidd
Ir. Ureh
Amd
Poaesen
Geraldton
Beard
Al +i
GoWlberg
Ite
Mindjy
Aid
Anybodly
Ureh
Sander
Mechanics’ Institute
Goldberg
Trigg
Cribb
Brnsel
B ¥Vott
Inspector Holmes
Kempton
Kempton and Parker
W. H. Fuller
Urch
Local residents to discuss forming an association
On Wednesday December 6 at p.m. residents are urged to attend a meeting to consider forming an association to advance local interests. W H Colligan serves as secretary pro tem and invites all owners to participate.
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Hal
Wennesday
At & P.m
W. H. Colligan
Horse Races Card with Stakes and Nominations
Programme lists six furlong Trial Stakes open to Upper Chapman bred and owned horses in La, Publican's Purse of one mile with prize money, Hack Race seven furlongs with added money, Nabawah Cup worth £90 over 14 miles with second place £5, plus varied entrance fees and post-entry details. Nominations close December 12, acceptances December 23, and entries require fees. secretary John Cooper notes Narra Tarra Race Club rules apply.
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Narra Tarra Race Club
Central Ward Gctney Ratepayers Seek Mayoral Change
To the ratepayers of Central Ward Gctney the request of several ratepayers is read urging opposition to the belated election of Dr Fuller to the mayoral chair and naming George Kempton as candidate.
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Gctney
Dr. Fuller
Lo Sabbit
Geonde Avam Kemfton
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