German Deputy Blasts Cameroons Cruelty Scandals
London dispatch reports Herr Bebel in the Reichstag charging German Cameroons officers with unpunished cruelties. He cited a lieutenant who killed villagers and threw children in baskets into rapids, and others blown from a cannon for theft. He urged dock for rulers and probes into colonial misdeeds.
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London
Herr Bebel
Social Democrats
Reichstag
Cameroons
West Africa
Dr. Peters
Herr Putt Kamer
Count Arnim
Herr Kloff
Herr Arendt
Herr Babel
von Arendt
Second Boer Raid Reported Near Oliver's Hoek
The Daily Express notes a second Boer raid simultaneous with Ferriera's in the Cape. At Oliver’s Hoek on the Orange River Colony Natal border many shots rang out on a constabulary outpost, tents were riddled, and raiders slipped away in darkness. The raid followed the constabulary’s refusal to admit Boer stock into Natal.
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London
Daily Express
Ferriera
Cape
Oliver's Hock
Orange River Colony
Natal
Raidera
Madame Patti's Farewell at Albert Hall
Madame Patti bade farewell with a Saturday night concert at Albert Hall attended by about a thousand people including royal figures. The event drew immense enthusiasm and many in the audience wept.
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London
Madame Patti
The
Albert Hall
Wool sales in London clear 43,560 bales from 44,865 offered
Commercial report from London dated December 2 records 43,560 bales sold of 44,865 offered at wool sales on Saturday last. Prices ranged from 11 pence to 1 pound 4 pence. Spot tin quoted at £102 10s to £102. The tin spot price noted at £2196 15s to £197. Seventeen?
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London
Royal Mint receives 133,257 ounces gold last month
Perth Royal Mint records state haul of 133,257.26 ounces worth £1,361,182.84 for the month. Murchison district outputs include Cue 978.33, Day Dawn 6,632.10, Mount Magnet 1,025.99, Nannine 3,600.18, Lawlers 5,567.62, Black Barge 5,065.26 ounces totaling 22,869 ounces. Sovereigns issued 436,218 and half-sovereigns 50,213. aggregate since January 1 totals £5,035,2.
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Royal Mint
Murchison
Mount Magnet
Lawlers
Black Barge
Totel
Bor
Mahon Addresses Electors At Masonic Hall
Mr H Mahon former Postmaster General and Federal Parliament candidate spoke to electors at the Masonic Hall last night. The meeting was sparsely attended due to limited publicity. He discussed key Federal issues and heavily criticised Sir John Forrest.
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H. Mahon
Masonic Hall
Sir John Forrest
Melbourne clergy attack Chief Secretary over mortgage ties
In Melbourne at the Temperance Hall Rev W H Judkins accused Sir Samuel Gillott of owning a notorious house mortgage. Records show multiple mortgages on the same property from £100 to £1000 with 8 to 10 percent interest. Gillott denied knowledge of the house’s infamy and explained he acts on security, not character. Rumors say he plans to resign as Chief Secretary and East Melbourne member, citing ill health and public pressure.
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Melbourne
W. H. Judkins
Samuel Gillott
Temperance Hall
Mr. Judkins
Theroperty
Samuel Illott
Samuel “Illett
Samuel Gillett
East Melbourne
Building Strikes Impact on Trades and Unemployment
The text reports building strikes causing material shortages and widespread job losses. Merchants refuse supply, leading to hundreds more workers without employment and many timber yard staff laid off. The Government declines to intervene at this critical moment.
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Perant
Osages i
Squires Retains Australian Title With One Round KO
Melbourne boxing follows a dominant display as Bill Squires knocks out Bill Smith in the first round at the Cyclorama building tonight. Spectators witnessed a swift championship defense.
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Melbourne
Bill Squires
Australia
Bill Smith
Sad Fate of Two Boys Drowns in River
Two boys aged unknown drowned at Tingha Crossing in the Iverell district yesterday. Both boys could not swim and failed to reach safety while bathing in the river. Identifications include Thomas Rourke among the deceased. Local authorities notified. investigations to follow.
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Meek ‘ Eadydney
Sone Thomas "Rourke
Tingha Crossing
Iverell
Day Dawn Bank Robbery Reward Offer
Perth authorities offer a reward of 200 pounds for information leading to the conviction of the men who robbed the Day Dawn Bank on November 10. The notice seeks tips to identify suspects and secure a conviction.
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Perth
Return of the Governor from Seven Week East Absence
Perth reports the Governor returns aboard the R M 8 Himalaya with Lady Bedford Miss Bedford and Captain Hankey after seven weeks away in the East.
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Perth
Lady Bedford
Miss Bedford
Hankey
R.M
Himalaya
East
The Insurance War Signals Possible Settlement
In Perth thin day reports indicate insurers may end the dispute quickly as many companies now offer only twelve month policies and higher rates in some cases. A Melbourne conference of general managers was held and observers think a settlement could follow.
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Perth
Melbourne
H.M.S. Encounter Arrives in Fremantle
H.M.S. Encounter reached Fremantle early yesterday morning from the Eastern States. The naval vessel's arrival was noted in the port, with crews preparing for further movements.
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Perth
Encounter
Fremantle
Counterfeit Half Crowns in Circulation Warned
The Criminal Investigation Department reports many counterfeit half crowns are in use. The coins are so well made they can be mistaken for real currency, prompting public vigilance and caution.
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Perth
Criminal Investigation Rtment
Extreme heat grips Perth with new records
Perth sweltered yesterday with the Observatory registering 100 degrees and Government Gardens 101. Mr Cooke predicts a cool change soon, offering relief after the heatwave.
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Perth
Government Gardens
Cooke
Canadian Defence Minister plans rifle training for boys at 13
Sir F W Borden announces soon to be arranged teaching rifle shooting in every Canadian schoolboy upon reaching age 13. Patrick MacGuire of Nowra NSW dies aged 102, said to be oldest Freemason in Australia and among the world’s oldest, linked to Masonry since 1833 with 73 years. He kept a tombstone instruction for the emblem and ordered a polished coffin shell with silver mounts. The Craveri meat preservation method uses salt, acetic acid and water injected at 0.1 of the animal’s weight, producing edible meat. Sir Robert Clarke’s Rockbank Estate, 16000 acres, sold for £76972 at an average price of £4 10s per acre.
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F. W. Borden
Patrick MacGuire
Nowra
New South Wales
Australia
Ireland
Craveri
Italy
Sir Robert Clarke
Rockbank
Gormora
Political tensions rise over Education Bill and Lords amendments
A broad set of parliamentary actions and appeals unfolds as Nonconformist MPs urge rejection of Lords amendments to Education Bill, Catholics press for adherence, and Lord Landsdowne signals an appeal to the country. Debates temperate with compromises, while other items report the Prussian explosion, Kaiser relief funds, tax proposals, and various international and domestic incidents.
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House of Commons
House of Lords
England
Wales
House of Lo
Lord Landsdowne
Prussia
Kaiser
Signor Caruso
New York
Cone House
Rockfeller
Lord Clanricarde
Czar
Fadstone
Virginia
U.S.A
Southern Railway Company
Canada
Blankets Stored Under Mattress for Airy Dry Storage
A historical note suggests storing unused blankets under a regularly slept upon mattress to keep them well aired and require little exposure to potential fire. The practice emphasizes passive air circulation and proximity to warmth as protective factors.
Geraldton triumphs by 53 runs in Western cricket clash
In a Park match last Saturday Geraldton defeated Wootacarra by 53 runs. Wootacarra showed early promise with 88 runs in 1.25 hours for 4 wickets, Overheu top scoring 35 not out while Moustaka and Beeton provided fielding pressure. Geraldton’s bowling, led by Kidd with 4 for 9, helped dismiss Wootacarra for 104. Mercantile and Geraldton lead the Western Association with two wins each.
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Jueon’s Park
Geraldton
Wootacarra
Ceraldton
Ienl
Kidd
Wenternr
Mercantile
Overhen
Farrant
Keeton
Moustaka
Parting
Beeton
Walter
Hoy
R. H. Kidd
Sundries
Heeton
Smith
Overheu
Farrant Hannan
Saute
Haffner
Jenner
Creewell
Gibbinga
Stokes
Eaton
Piper
Darlings
Cresweil
Preservation Tip for Tea and Cheese Handling
A note explains how to prevent tea from trickling and how to keep cheese from spoiling. It advises using a cloth dipped in vinegar, wrung dry, to wrap the items and storing in a cool place.
James Haselden Private Sale Farm in Northampton Line
James Haselden offers a 1000 acre private sale farm on the Northampton Line near Geraldton divided into five paddocks with permanent water and five paddocks. Includes all machinery for working the property and a stock of horses cattle pigs fowls. To be sold as a going concern with immediate returns assured. For particulars apply James Haselden Geraldton.
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Northampton
Sime
James Haselden
Geraldton
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Constabulary
Commercial
Interstate
Sir Samuel Gillott
Boxing
H.M.S. Encounter
Cricket
Geraldton V. Wootacarra
J. ‘Stokes
E. Barker
Low
R. Kidd
Darling
H. H. A. Creswell
J. C, Kidd
Overhell
Tralligan
Overheul
J.eee
Oom Halligan
Darling Maley
Creawell
Beeton van Ser Eee
R. H Kidd Walter
Farrand
Roy
Kida
R. Darling
Kidd Viper
Constantine and Gardner
Guardian” Office
Marine Terrace
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