German Reichstag shows wavering on expropriation bill
London reports in the Reichstag yesterday the government faces wavering loyalty as Prince Von Bulow proposes expropriating Polish landowners. A Diet committee rejected the Expropriation Bill amid moderate opposition and German efforts to nationalize Polish landowners and influence schools and education.
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London
Reichstag
Prince von Bulow
Diet
Moetern
Mana
Germany
Anti Asiatic Attitude Sparks Canadian Condemnation
Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier denounces British Columbian prejudice against Oriental immigration while pledging to protect the Anglo Japanese alliance. In Marysville California a growers’ convention calls for repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and urges admitting many Chinese and Japanese under the same terms as Europeans. A memorial warns that industries face extinction and cites no pre Exclusion proof of injury from Chinese presence. Senator Joseph Benton Foraker in London declares his candidacy.
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London
Wilfrid Teurier
Canada
Ottawa
Tom
Marysville
Italian Emigration Scheme to Western Australia
London reported on December 8 that Italy faces mass unemployment as 300,000 Italians return from the United States amid the financial crisis. The Emigration Council at Rowe proposes a scheme to aid emigration to Western Australia to relieve distress.
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London
United States
Italy
Council of Emigration
Rowe
Australia
The Zulu Trouble And Colonial Meeting
Colonel Mackenzie, leader of the Natal force, will meet Parmit Colenso daughter of the Bishop of Natal to visit Dinimlu. Mackenzie plans to present an ultimatum amid rising tensions as Be Towstani Metmoth report ongoing garri woud with two thousand armed rebels nearby.
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London
Mackensin
Natal
Parmit Mim Colenso
Colento
Dinimlu
Mackenzie
New Currency Bill Drafted Amid Financial Strain
Tennion December 6 reports the Secretary of the Treasury commends legislation to expand currency elasticity. Proposes basic regional reserves and discretionary retirement of votes. Kansas City has failed with liabilities listed at 4,996,000 debtors. A House committee in Washington drafts a new currency bill to fit the current financial situation.
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Tennion
American Tressary
Kansas City
House of Representatives of
Washington
Russian Reports Trial of Social De f the Second Duma
London dispatch on December 5 reports the trial of thirty sewn Social Defense members connected to the Second Duma and an alleged military plot.
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London
Social de F
Duma
Mock Trial Withdrawn Counsel Accused Highlights Political Clash
The accused instructed counsel to withdraw from a mock trial. The Social Democratic Party issued a statement labeling the accusation as baseless pretext to change electoral law. About a thousand workers in St. Petersburg and Moscow struck in solidarity. Miscellany notes wage board suggestions by Ford Milner at Oxted advocating a minimum wage in targeted industries. The Limbu Daily News praises the sport and urges government action.
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Fom
Social Democratic Party
St. Petersburg
Snl
Moscow
London
Ford Milner
Oxted
Limbu
British Navy to Build Rosyth Base and Dock
The Admiralty will immediately construct a naval basin at Rosyth on the Firth of Forth, 56 acres, 36 feet deep at all tides, to house 44 warships. A large dock is also under construction. The railway locks are valued at £2,000,000 due to the railway trouble settlement. A Manchester boxing set roof collapsed, 200 people were in the warehouse below, twenty injured. The London Zoo plans an Australian animal life exhibition in June, following an expedition to New Guinea for specimens. Robert Wood is committed for trial for the wilful murder of Emily Dinmock at Camda Town in September.
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London
Admiralty
Rosyth
Firth of Forth
Exiant
Manchester
London Zoological Society
New Guinea
Robert Wood
Emily Dinmock
St Camda Town
Australian wines portion planned for British Exhibition pavilion
The Australian Agent General plans a major Australian wines display at the British Exhibition next year and will run a pavilion with a large refrigerating exhibit. A jury failed to reach a verdict in the Burns, Philp & Co. claim against Germany over ship restrictions in the Pacific. J P Farrell’s trial ended in a hung jury for North Longford nationalist incitement. King Omar of Sweden is set to rule jointly as regent with his eldest son after Dl.
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Burns, Philp & Co
Germany
Mar Whall
Pacific
Omar
Sweden
Hae Bee
Late Dr. C. B. Elliott Remembered in Remembrance Tribute
A reader tribute from Geraldton dated December 6 1967 honors the late Dr C B Elliott for his kindness to the sick and weary. The letter recalls his cheerful words and comforting gestures as a true friend and caregiver, framed as a season of remembrance and gratitude. Also noted are items about a Mississippi river steamer invasion by willow bugs and a small society note on postcards and wildflower cards.
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C. B. Elliott
Missinnippi
St Louis
Aleamer
England and Australian XI begin Brisbane match
Cricket report from Brisbane shows England leading the England side, with Fane captaining in Jones absence as the Australian Eleven open batting. Scores are partial with several names and figures noted, including Blythe and McAlister, as play continued despite rain this afternoon.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Fane
Jones
NSW Team Nomination of Innings Reported
Sydney's The Afternoon notes New South Wales team nomimented their innings and voted as follows with a total of 3 wickets recorded. The terse item reflects a brief cricket score update from the day's proceedings.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Local Cricket Match Noted With Mercantile Victory
In the afternoon match Mercantile won their first innings on a difficult pitch. West Tonleg scored 48, Mercantile then made 184, Geralston’s bat faltered early with four for four. No junior match was played this afternoon due to pitch conditions.
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Era Neer Oly
Caraldttion
Ewe Anim
Bck
Esi Tol
Sally
Jerca
Wool Eazy
Mercantile
Geralston
Meres
Ervey
Ballarat Summer Cup Won by Ditty at Turf Club
Melbourne report notes Ditty won the Ballarat Summer Cup by three lengths with Haggin second and Briton third. All jockeys fined £1 for late at the post. Event drew a large crowd at Accordia. multiple other races including Cornwall Hurdles and Marlborough Handicap listed with results and betting.
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Ballarat
Melbourne
Perth
Accordia
Cornwall
Moonee Valley Races Mail from Melbourne Afternoon
This afternoon at Moonee Valley Melbourne the club’s December meeting produced results. In the Hardle Race Enchanted won with States second and Woodlas third, betting 9 to 4 on the win. Teal Hands up Pinkle claimed first with Lady Ball second, betting 3 to 1. Chise won but protested, race awarded to Pinkie. Korroit Handicap saw Tantalla first, View second, Lady Esme third.
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Melbourme
States
Woodlas
Enigma
Agri
Pinkle
Lady Ball
Chise
Northampton Bad Club Plans and Handicap Fees Discussed
A Northampton club committee weighs reducing race stakes and entrance fees to comply with regulations. They note a minimum stake and potential changes to handicapper status for the December 31 meeting. Officials also address racing colors causing confusion and plan to ban certain color combinations from use.
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Northampton
W.at.c
Sud
Racehorse Wealth and Winners Across Decades
A review of racing history notes Special Commissioner of the London Sportaman detailing Great Scot stallions like Lochiel and key sires in Australia. It highlights significant earnings by Masque in America, Donovan in 1880, and large sums won by Duke of Portland, Lord Derby, Duke of Westminster, L. de Rothschild, and M Calmont in late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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London
Lochiel
Australia
Australis
Duke of Portland
Todd
J. KR. Keene
America
Colin
Keene
Donovan
Lord Dery
Duke of Westminster
L. de Rothschild
M'Calmont
Auction notice for cattle horses vehicles and more
Ree Oe SER ALD TOX SUBURBAN ENCE heads a sale offering 100 fat wethers 700 wary forward stove wethers 908 good eoves and a range of stock including shropehi rams heavy draught horses four spring cart horses four champion hacks 152 to 169 horses plus odds and ends. A special chance for warmers with time of sale. Apply Steve Huddy. Public warned against buying cattle horses or other property from James and George Connolly known as George and Tim Mullark. Margaret Connolly, herin executor.
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W. B. Mitchell
Homda
Mit
Fatrire
Jamen
George Commolly
George Sid Tim Mulark
Margaret Connolly
Ter
Geraldton Town Hall December Celebrations Schedule
Viavi Health Talks and Unity events announced for December in Geraldton. A Christmas week features nominations for shore events and a war time mood with a 19 p.m. deadline. Pigeons will be bought up to 19 gnnes with a 2s payment. address listed for Sam Busher.
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Nent Munday
Geraldton
Paix
Sam
Busher
A. Gibson Co announces grand opening and vast stock
A Gibson Co store opposite Freemason Hotel in Geraldton opens December 1 with an extensive stock valued at £5,000 to choose from including silver mounted Wedgwood and China items. Also listed are various goods, travelling bags, ironware, and jewelry. A detailed notice appears with other local notices and an extraordinary council election date.
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Perth
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Poland
American Affairs
TH. Presidency
Josph Benton Foraker
Himsef
West Australia
A. Italtans
Dinizulu
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Minimum Wages Board
British Navy
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Hnitiol
Camden Town
Burns
Philp
J. P. Farrell
North Longford
Rictown
King Oscar Ile
Sybille
Sea Constantine and Gardner
Cricket
England
Blythe
M'Aieter
Mi . Widder
Remeirion
Maliator
South Australia
New South ‘Wales
Bonth Australis
N.A.W
Wi South Wales
Mercantile v. Geraldton
Wiest
Firat Lonings
W.a.1.c
Gundare
Savin
Wee
Fidele
Manger
Flo
Eve
Evens
Thorina
Black Art
Imi
Evems
Darrami
Vy Ou
Altona
York
Moonee Valley
Kidd
Ext Tre Club Hotel
EK Lo Merchant
Fromttage
Lakes Erence
Eleanor Steet
Fitzgerald Street
Marine Terrace
Geraldtun
Francis
Blasten
Sree
Marios Terrece
Willbeansoun
Steve Huddy
Viavi
Greenough
Town Hall
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine ‘Terrace
A. S. Kent
Manaces
E. Snell
Shamrock Hotel
Pullic Library
Esplanade
Garda Asphaltel
Hanson
J E Ford
Pera
Jose's
Wallace’s Hotel
Alcock
R. Wallace
A. Gibson & CO
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Freemasoan’ Hotel and Boat Office
Seoul
Inworth
Kleket
Am By & Com
Foe Aale
Apgily Hanlon’e Livery Suables
Johnston
Sand Springs
Riba
W. V. Sewell
Municipality OF
Central Wand
J. G. Smith
Gereldton
Andrew Brand
Bete A. Brand
Lynton Station
M. Brand
Lyntem Station
M. Bray
Lynton
Louis Eskell
RDS
State
Colting
Ina-Street
Maus Taxance
Garaldton
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