Anglo-Russian Agreement Supported by Haldane
At Accrington Mr Haldane defends the Anglo-Russian agreement as a means for Britain to restrain Persia and to prepare for greater trade with Germany. He expresses hope for good future relations with Germany noting its right place in the world and the aim of peaceful coexistence overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Accrington
T. Haldane
Great Britain
Persia
Tthawia
Haldane
Germany
Britain
The Chinese Upheaval in Pekin and Shansi Actions
Pekin reports the finance minister has split from foreign banks and palace treasures worth 100000 pounds have been reopened boxes show. The total palace treasure exceeds 9000000 pounds, enough to pay China’s foreign obligations for years. Despite a rebel armistice, Imperialist forces gather in Shansi with fighting begun. Troop trains depart Shih Kivowwan every half hour to the conflict. Rebels hold three Shansi passes deemed impregnable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
China
Shansi
Shih Kivohwan
Oddfellows oppose National Insurance Bill in Lords appeal
The Grand Master and directors of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows urged Lords to block passage of the National Insurance Bill in this session to allow more countrywide consideration. The National Conference of Friendly Societies urged ignoring the appeal. The Government plans July 15 activation with authority to set a January 1 1913 latest start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows
National Conference of Friemily Societies
Italians Ordered to Leave Smyrna
Constantinople December 11 Turkish authorities ordered all Italians at Smyrna in Asia Minor to evacuate the port within one week.
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Smyrna
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Hugarde Company Thrills Crowd With Amazing Illusions
The King's Hall crowd greeted Hugarde with applause as the Hugarde Company performed vivid tricks. Local riflemen fired at Hugarde and the bullets proved harmless, thrilling the audience. Miss Millie Clare and Miss Myra Ertington delivered standout acts with lively music and staging. The show continues for two nights with new items tonight and a complete change on Wednesday. The box plan is at Mr. Chapman's jewellery establishment.
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King’s Hall
Hugarde
Absance
Hurgarde
Millie Clare
Myra Ertington
Sung Soo
Ih Dietra
Cahill
AUML
Mr. Chapman
Miners face new rule on goldfield dust piles
Perth reports the Minister of Mines will frame regulations requiring compulsory spraying of mine piles or mill residues at Kalgoorlie and nearby on windy days to curb a health nuisance. The aim is to reduce dust blown across the goldfields and protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ministeror Mines
Kalgoorlie
Sunday trading sparks Licensing Court warning in Claremont
Perth December 12 Mr A S foe told the Licensing Court for the Claremont district that Sunday trading was becoming a public scandal. He warned hotels may need to close on Sundays or operate only for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
A. S. Foe
Claremont
Sargood's Bulk Store in Perth Burns Down
Fire gutted Sargood's bulk store on Wellington Street Perth with damage estimated at £10,000. The blaze caused a sensational rescue scene in Melbourne as the Elmehorn spotted a man clinging to a plank after a collision between the Dialival and the Tiberia, saving a 12 hour swimmer before towage to Las Palmas.
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Perth
Tueniay
Sargood Hie
Bolle
Wellington Street
Melbourne
Hamburg
Elmehorn
Spain
Tie
Dialivah
Tiberia
Dialibal
Elmshorn
Las Pakmas
Preference to Unionists Stirring Debate in Melbourne
Interesting correspondence between the Society of Free Workers and Prime Minister Fisher regarding preference to unionists. Fisher replies that recognizing the society would breach public policy and the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and that no reason exists to alter his prior opinion.
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Melbourne
Des
Society of Free Workers
Fisher
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration
White object sighted near wreckage at sea by McPhersoe
McPhersoe reports seeing a white object with a rounded top three quarters of a mile away on Saturday. It appears like a white painted wooden deck house about 30 feet long and 12 feet wide. Location: latitude 25.6 and longitude 128.12 east. Nearby wreckage sighting by the ss Monaro may share this object.
Prohibition Vote Totals Reported in New Zealand
Wellington December election returns indicate 255,864 votes for national prohibition and 203,608 against, with a large portion of ballots counted.
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Wellington
England versus All Australia Test Ends Near Stage
International cricket report from Brisbane notes a second innings finish in a match between the English Eleven and an All Australia side. Scoring details appear partial with players such as Norann Hearne Crawford Minnett Barnes Strudwick and Barstow mentioned among others. The scoreline shows a total of 52 or 87 in the second innings and mentions milestones like Evans and Woolley with several run outs and catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
All Australia
E Norann
Incidents Reported At AR Game Event
Disjointed OCR text describes crowd reactions and a confrontation during a local AR game. Mentions Ming facing Barnes and a remark about Crawford, but details are unclear. No clear outcomes or dates.
Peacock admitted to bail as trial looms in February
The Melbourne sensation Dr. Peacock was admitted to bail this morning in sureties of 2000 in pounds and 1000 in pounds with another bondsman in similar amount. His trial likely to take place in February. It was reported the High Court had quashed its conviction and Peacock had been released.
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Melbourne
Tureday
Peacock
Bimsr
Ue High Court
Great LAND and Rent-Producing PROPERTY SALE
Auction notice for Geraldton properties including land blocks in Marine Terrace and Subdivision 18 Town Lot 48 with a bulk store, a seven-room brick cottage on Fitzgerald Street, and other subdivided lots. Sale at Victoria Picture Gardens, 2:30 pm Wednesday December 33rd 1911. Terms flexible.
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Geraldton
Ailwiy Wwork
Suilway
Marine Terrace
Fitzgerald-street
State School
Shenton
Gregory Streets
Geraliton Land and Investment Company
Opp. Union Bank
Australia Names Eleven For First Test Match
Sydney on December 11 reveals Australia has selected Hill Trumper Bardsley Armstrong Ransford Cotter Whitty Hordern Carter Kellaway Macartney Minnet as the chosen team for the first test with final eleven to be confirmed Friday morning.
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Sydney
Australia
Hill
Trumper
Bardsley
Armstrong
Ransford
Cotter
Whitty
Hordern
Carter
Kelleway
Macartney
Minnet
Naval base land acquired at Westernport Bay
An executive authority has been granted for the acquisition of 1,630 acres of land at Westernport Bay to establish a naval base. The action designates Westernport Bay as the site for strategic military development and base facilities.
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Westernport Bay
Melbourne
Ascot Gallop Times From Perth Turf Meeting
The Perth Terrific Ascot morning gallops include Katoomba seven furlongs in 1.364 and Artesian fourteen miles in 2 51 with town time 2 245. Saturate four miles in 1 19 with last five furlongs in 4 7. Others listed are High Society 2 26 for a round, Fortafiz nine furlongs in 2 6.
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Perth
Ascot
Katoomba
Artesian
High Society
Renegade
Aml Dondi
Enchanteur
Glenella
Footman and Buttons
Fortafiz
Endeavor Returns From Fruitless Great Australian Bight Search
The Commonwealth trawler Endeavor returned to Port Adelaide this morning after a fruitless drift search in the Great Australian Bight. The vessel scoured about 5,000 square miles without locating the derelict. Fremantis reports the Clan McNaughton arrived yesterday, noting Cuphats.
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Adelaide
Fremantis
Clan McNaughton
Cuphats
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr Haladane
Oddfellows
Ielegrams
West Australia
MR. Roe
Sargood
Victoria
Free Workers’ Society
New Zealand
Om Beterdey
Ming
Barnes
Crawford
The
PK Peacock
Victoria Picture -Ardens
Guardian
Harbor View
Jewellery and
Eaney Goods
the Mart
H S. MacKenzie
A. Gibson and Co
MacKenzie
Auciencet
Northampton
Plant
Tuws Wall
Zigowar
Zigomar
Olympia Pictures
Pawers
An & Ial
Verens
Verses Thiry
Harry Marshall
Greenough Local Board of
Greenough
A. Clinch
Fes Kale
Plumber’s Plain Roller
I Jn
Aleo
Jones Bros, Chapman
Price
Kitchin
Francis M Ear Purvisley
Waites
Queen's Hotel
Gerald
Shamwok Howl
Murphy & Auctioneers
Ss. Murphy
Chies
Famey
Sarah
South Australia
S. Murphy & Co
Sandstom
Durlacher Street
J. H. Scott
Gob Ae
Hee Ape
Alma
Isseka
V. L. Stronach
George Baker
Messrs
John Darling & Sons
Mt. Erin Siding
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Hobers
Hathura
Henry Outfitters
Poste Locke's
Marine Terrsee
Gerale
U. S. Kent
M. Sages
Arthur J. Davies
Patrona
Leterase
Engelbrecht’s
Westral
Kopsir
Gyr Ata
Woax
Guamasremm
Edison
December
Williams &Collins
Morrison & CO
J. James
Sonora Draper
Exywalkin's
Empire Pictures
Edwin Geacr
Mons
Jean Hugarde
AMF
C. Chapman
Enders
Hampton Armsotel
Norhhampton
J. W. Ny
TV B
Alarine Terrace
Elwesstuest
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