CABLES CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA VICTORY AND LABOUR STRIKE
Durban reports South Africa to 162 for 1 in 450 overs as ALC.C. match ends in an innings and 197 run win. Leeds strike shows corporation workers resuming amid collapse of the walkout. London cabinet to strip home rule provisions on port transfer to Parliament.
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Durban
South Africa
Alc.c
Hobbs
Doulastia
Omnnings
London
Chrovicla
Trish
Billerd Championship Preliminary Round Draw Revealed
The Contcol Club Championship draw lists preliminary matches including Gray v Meece on March 7, Brevensan v Gray or Reece on March 11, and Inman v preliminary winner on March 16 and 28. Gray and Newman sign to play three matches for £250 aside. Also notes estate sale in London of 19 acres bought by Mr Malcaby Deeley from the Duke of Bedford and a sculling world championship challenger update for Pad din and Barry with Sydney confirming priority.
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London
Contcol
Sky Wasent
Inman
Gray
Meece
Marah Gant
Brevensan
Reece
Newman
Dukes London
Malcaby Deeley
Duke of Bedford
British postal workers avoid immediate strike action
A conference of the national executive of the postal employees union yesterday rejected a proposal to hold a ballot on striking soon and postponed drastic action until after an appeal to Parliament, delaying any immediate disruption.
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Postal Employees Union
Millen says naval board to be reconstituted after recess
Melbourne reports that Senator Millen stated there is no plan to abolish the Naval Board but to discuss a reconstitution with the Cabinet when Parliament breaks for recess. The House debated defence expenditure yesterday and the Prime Minister pledged retrenchment while protecting the overall scheme.
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Melbourne
Senate
Jory
Millen
Naval Board
House of Representatives
Geraldton Consider Bathing Facility Upgrade Plan
Geraldton Municipal Council reconsiders modern baths plan by Mr Marwood with separate ladies and gentlemen sections. Mayor estimates £2000 to £3000 cost, forecasts revenue to cover interest. Committee to report at special Saturday meeting while hot baths and weather advantages noted. Platform construction to connect bathing sheds to the jetty approved.
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Geraldton
Marwood
Bredeaid
Hell Woon Mae
New Local Option Bill Debated by Perth Parliament
In Perth on December 1, debate centered on a Local Option Bill. Election results show McLeod leading with 425 votes, Cahill 208, Regand 217, Kalaurle 1h. The council and mines bill faced committee reconsideration as lawmakers weighed the proposal for local option polling next year. The assembly suggested inspectors hired by workers, but the clause was abandoned by a narrow vote.
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Kaleuorle
Thee
Perth
Tyne
Legislative Council
Clawme
Bulk handling of wheat report urges state elevators
Perth on December 18 the special committee known as the bulk handling of a grain advisory board handed its report. It urges immediate introduction of the system and advocates state owned elevators. The board also suggests the formation of a wheat standard board.
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Perth
Wheat Standard Board
Racing in Western Australia This Morning Track Work
In Perth this morning the weather favored track work with horses like Baturate Artesia and Ted completing a 2 mile 17 second round. Miss Boly and Cambatly led mile efforts while Buckfast and Springbrook matched the distances. Lucky Beggar Swagser and Heverage posted mile and pace times as Radnor and Tisthor did shorter gallops. Filbarre Corslep and Pilharre went nine furlongs, Renegade and High Society ran nine furlongs with Renegade ahead. Dollar Dietster and Poetical covered seven furlongs, and Florabel completed a mile in 1 minute 65 seconds.
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Perth
Baturate
Artesia
Ted
Miss Boly
Cambatly
Mise Hook
Coquemara
Springbrook
Lucky Beggar
Radnor
Tisthor
Renegade
High Society
Dollar Dietster
Poetical
Lilyveil
Florabel
Fire consumes Williams Bros premises in eight-storey blaze
Sydney observers at a midnight spectacle report a fierce blaze at George Birest West near the railway station. Flames raged through the entire eight storeys of Williams Bros motor agents premises, drawing thousands of onlookers as sparks and heat filled the air.
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Sydney
George Birest West
Williams Bros
Victoria Labour Premier plans dissolution request
Victoria based report notes Labour Premier Mr Fmulie intends asking the Lieutenant Governor to dissolve. If refused, Mr Watt will be asked to again form his Ministry and govern.
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Melbourne
Fmulie
Watt
Waterside Strike Extends to Melbourne Stevedores Refuse Load
A Melbourne extension of the New Zealand waterside workers strike occurred as the steamer Dorset arrived from Dunedin. The Dorset was reportedly boarded by the Waterside Workers Federation executive, and Melbourne stevedores refused to load cargo in solidarity with the action.
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Melbourne
Dunedin
Morntail
Clack
Waterside Workers Federation
Geraldton Rowing Club opens with fours heats and final
On Saturday the Geraldton Rowing Club will commence the prevent section with four oared crews in two heats and a final. After the final a handicap swimming race for members will attract fifteen to twenty competitors. Afternoon tea will follow, and a meeting at the Vittoria Hotel will reveal the annual report and balance sheet.
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Geraldton Rowing Club
W. Fathers
GL. Smith
GA. Houston
J. Sugent
Ft. Haffner
G. Fowlie
Geraldton
Kidd
Pat
Bhi
Vittoria Hotel
Tnight
Thes
Talance «Vet
Southampton Turf Club Weights and Races 1914
Weights listed for Southampton Turf Club program including First Day district plates, Galloways Handicap, Baddera Plate, Northampton Cup, Publicans' Purse, Second Day Farmers Plate, Hampton Handicap, New Year's Gift, Stewards Handicap. Entries feature Den Robia, Kylie, Wonmurria, Firempeck and other noted horses, with distances from five furlongs to one and a quarter miles and prize structures for each event.
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Shore Club
Sonoy
Edith Dombr
Alma
Plerrie
Tremaine
Metoorlarva Po
Fesian Boy
Trish Johnny
Tremaine - Sonny
Hailstone Heontine
YI Hobble
Hampton Bandicap
Kyliv
Banja
Unclear racing card town names and horse list
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple racing horse names and pairs such as Wouurrin Fumar Vellot Baba lade Pawel Cup Koldesque Marrow plane Kylie Pellet and Flying Handicap Trustaie Wot darra Milver Fumar Wotburrin Al ludin Babalade Dollar Queens Park and Wally Park without context or results.
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Wouurrin
Fumar
Vellot
Babalade
Koldesque
Marrowplane
Kylie
Pellet
Trustaie
Wotdarra
Milver
Wotburrin
Alludin
Dollar
Queens Park
Wally Park
Geraldton Budget and Council Debates Include Rate Cut
The Municipal Council last night kept general rate at 6d, aligning total rate with last year at 3s 6d in the pound. Proposals to raise the quarantine service fee failed. funds were allocated for engineers and a stone crushing plant upgrade. Dongarra Methodists announce services, and Coliseum advertises brisk bargains including shirts and trousers.
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Breda
Engineers Department
Singapore
Geraldton Tender Invites and Public Notices 1913
Municipal and public notices from Geraldton announce tenders due by January 7 1914 for a 24th Street project. Items include accounting position applications with salary £220 and references, plus rate levies on rateable property and council announcements.
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Tom Roberts
24Th Street
Geraldton
Weiter
G. &. Kempton
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Billerd Championship
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Federal Affairs
the Naval Board
Geraldton’s
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Jabour
Council and Mines
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Frank Green & CO. T
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Marine Terrace
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MR Elmslie
Waterside
Dro
The
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Southampton Turf Club
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Mattar
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Altadin
Queens
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Firespock
Milner
iXylia
Dongarra
Municipality OF
J. Fuller
Ia Peucariona
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Yantelo
Commonwealth OF Australia
Australia
A. Pethebridge
Stary Department of Defence
Dalgety & Company, Limited
Banford Brrest
Mumger
G. Moses
Hutgerfor
Mort
B. Plant
Damar
R. E. Hancock
Tel
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Bale
New Station
Greenough Road
Ionregory
Moka Brewels Beret
Gregory Street
Bandane Road
Cailand
Carlsen
Cit
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Esplanade Pier
GEO
Golfields
Berks
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Lauder
Core Henle
Reom
Smeeian
Anteblos
St. George's Church
Carney's Hill
Mt Erin
Jarrah Vila
Gale
Central
Durlacher Street
Witheth and Co
Geraldton Tigkery
Kradu Wahnde
Meadowcroft
Durlacher
Ra Kimech
Tata, Appi | Bienry Wills & Co
Buate
Mne
Joria Hotel
Bia Meadowcroft
Gregory Steer
K. F. Hancock
slairy _ mermante
Good General
Mrv
K. G. Kelly
Retheray House
Croumd
Aertel
Atieny
Hve
P. M. Steggall & Co
Walcimaters & Jewelers
Dverti
Oliver's Clothing Company
Hosiers Hatters
General
Matel
Gealdion
Arthur J. Davies
Avery Alfurt
Engelbrecht
Jaime Wressas
Unil
Puilvary
Vailorimaria
Fred Hansen
Commonwealth Hotel
Elite Supply Co
Coliseum
Stone's
Geraldton Land
Building Co
Union Bank
Gardner Bros
Manchester Assurance Company
James Haydon
West Andratn
Agricultural Bank
Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Milling Co., Ltd
C. Kennedy
Veteris Ait Aurgeon & Equis
Angus Mclntosh
Sacuood
Fost Gilles Lane
Lenton
Mullewa
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