Cables Parliaments Guarded Amid Teheran Crisis
London reports debris and tumult as the Shah of Hersia asks for the dismissal of 200 armed guards at Teheran Parliament. The Chamber President refuses, calling it treason, while thousands of supporters erect barricades one mile around Parliament. Deaths reported among members of the popular party as violence escalates.
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Hersia
Teheran
Chamber
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Tebernn
Popular Party
Theasans
Parliament House
All Red Route Cost and Canadian Subsidy Debate
The Times estimates the annual massidy for the All Red route between £700,000 and £300,000. The Globe criticizes Canada’s subsidy withdrawal for the Vancouver to Australia steam service, calling bonuses to a route to Australia wasteful and politically risky.
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London
Times
Vancouver
Australia
Toronto “Globe
Australis
British destroyer Tartars speed tops 36 knots at trial
Secretary of State for War Mr Halidane says global population growth in the United States and Germany will make upholding the two power standard harder. The new British destroyer Tartar achieved an official speed trial average of over 36 knots per hour.
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London
Halidane
Ot War
Honky
United States
Germany
Lord Kelvin Dead
Lord Kelvin dies at 83, famed for submarine telegraphy work and electrical science. He helped advance electrical measuring instruments, compass sounding devices, and studies in electricity and magnetism. He served as president of the Royal Society 1890 to 1895 and led the Royal Society of Edinburgh three times.
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London
Lord Kelvin
Trill
Royal Society
Royal Society of Edinburgh
Strand site dispute delays High Commissioner buildings
London reports that December 34, the London County Council declined the Commonwealth Government's offer for the Strand site. The decision blocks plans to build offices for the High Commissioner and Agents-General, delaying accommodation and future use of the square.
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London
London County Council
Strand
Cunoral
London Suffrage Meeting Disrupted by Pepper Attack
December 15 meeting in Sutton addressed by Mrs. Despard and other Women’s Suffrage Party members was interrupted when cayenne pepper was scattered and rats liberated, causing the gathering to break up amid a hurried retreat by attendees.
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London
Sultan of Morocco Loaned £50,000 by Paris Pawnbroking Board
The State Pawnbroking Administration in Paris advanced Al Bulian of Morocco fifty thousand pounds on Rove jewels.
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London
Paris
al Bulian
Morocco
Druce Case Extradition Sought Over Alleged Perjury
Scotland Yard pursues extradition for Robert Caldwell charged with perjury in the Druce case. Proceedings indicate authorities aim to arrest Caldwell in December Latlon with the matter centered on testimony in the high profile inquiry.
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Latlon
Scotland Yard
Robert Caldwell
Jerjiry
Liberals Lose Support as Miner Federation MPs May Break
London December 18 reports that Liberal MPs affiliated with the Miner’s Federation are expected to secede and vote with the Independent Labor Party. The Alabama colliery explosion is noted in the same item.
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London
House of Commons
Miner’ Federation
Liberals
Independent Labor Party
Seventy Miners Feared Dead in Volsado Colliery Blast
London reports seventy miners killed in a deadly explosion at Volsado colliery near Birmingham in the United States. In Ireland, Nationalist Lawrence Ginell ridiculed the notion that his imprisonment would deter West Meath ranches from winter cattle activities.
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London
Volsado
Birmingham
United States
Lawrence Ginell
West Meath North
Debate on state spending splits North and South voices
Speculators and Mr. Brown clash as Mr. Collier cites many statewide instances. Mr. T L Brown objects to large southern district expenditures, contrasting with modest northern spending and noting Geraldton as a point of concern.
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Brown
Collier
T. L. Brown
Geraldton
Melbourne murder suicide report and gold rush notes
December notices from Melbourne report a murder suicide in South Melbourne with Jobe Kelly killing his wife and then taking his own life after drinking for some time. Queensland gold rush news notes Leaks goldfield at Atheridge with many miners seeking payable gold and reports on governance discussions in Melbourne about the High Commissionership split.
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Melbourne
Jobe Kelly
South Melbourne
Kelly
Brisbane
Atheridge
Queensland
Lavuke Ghagarry and Corsica Scratch at Gereliton Picnic Meeting
The December 31 Gereliton Picnic Meeting lists Lavuke Ghagarry and Corsica as scratched from all magrumanty events. At Liverpool Hagland on November 10 Lionel Robin won the Grosvesor Cup of 460 savas for a mile and a quarter, with The Bedouin trained by John Beyner. Nell led the winning sires with £33,084, while St Frange stood at £92,725 and Dexmond at £19,215. Czarovitch seriously ill and scratched from Perth Cup and Railway Stakes due to stomach disorder.
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Gallimule
England
St. Frange
Dexmond
Geraldton Week Celebrations Reseptances Reportedly Received
Geraldton Week events proceed with reseptances noted for celebrations. The listing highlights the Sheffieli Handicap and Vat Yards among the planned activities, signaling organized participation and upcoming programs during Geraldton Week.
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Geraldton
New Zealand Rugby Players Profit Report in England Tour
A fragment notes profits by the New Zealand rugby team on their English tour, reporting about ten thousand pounds. Details are incomplete but indicate financial returns from the tour.
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London
New Zealand
England
Perth Pars This Day Tender for wireless installation at Rottmest
The South-West Labor Council moved to appoint Senator Peares to arrange allowances for living cost increases when examining the examination swedard of minim in this State. A motor car crashed into the gate at King's Park, the vehicle wrecked but occupants escaped with minor injuries, driver E Martin claiming the gate was left unlocked before impact.
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South-West Labor Council
Peares
Gett of
King’s Park
Tully
Daring Burglary Reported in Pall Mall Jewelry Theft
A burglary at BeMord and Sons jewelers in Pall Mall netted £2000 in jewellery while a larger £25000 worth safe or term was left untouched. The incident, dated December 18, is described in terse notes with unclear phrasing and names.
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Landon
Anothe Dering
BeMord and Sons, Jewellers
Pall Mall
Death of a Stallion at Mudgee and Perth Cup notes
A stallion died at Mudgee New South Wales after a snakebite. The article lists final mockups for the Perth Cup to be held in December three three and the Hailway Stakes run on December 30.
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Vel
Mudgee
New South Wales
Rudd's Gully
J. W. Gould
Land and Income Tax Bill Passes in Legislative Council
The Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill was read again and passed by the Legislative Council last night. The Electoral Bill was read a third time and remitted to the Assembly for final approval.
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Perth
Legislative Council
Yee Ament
A Narrow Shave In Fremantle Dock Bill Vote
The Legislative Council passed the Fremantle Dock Bill on the second reading by a single vote. The narrow margin reflects tight support and signals possible further debate before final passage.
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Fremantle Dock
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly Passes Several Railway Bills in Session
The Legislative Assembly freed the Newcastle Bolgart Railway Bill for transmission to the Legislative Council and agreed to the third reading of the Government Railways Bill. Amendments to the Land Tax Bill from the Legislative Council were adopted. A forecast suggests the Nesmine to Meekatharra Railway Bill may be shelved, with other lines including Denmoark Pinjarrah Marrinnp and Magnet to Black Range Railway Bills noted.
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Legislative Council
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Lefive Council
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Denmoark
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Marrinnp
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Black Range
England versus Australia Test match ends amid rain delay
International cricket report from Sydney notes Ram prevented further play as weather halted the England versus Australia Test yesterday. Scores up to time of stoppage show England first and second innings and Australia first and second innings, with continuing play expected on Tuesday.
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Sydmey
Doty
Osm
Tims
England
Commencement Postponed Due to Severe Weather
Melbourne December 16 report that heavy weather affects the program causing the Bag Ind versus Victoria match at South Melbourne ground to be postponed from Friday to Saturday.
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Melboures
Sydney
Bag Ind
Victoria
South Melboures
The Loan Estimates Debate In Perth Assembly
In Perth the loan estimates debate features Mr. Foulkes urging a joint committee to probe all loan estimate matters, Mr. Piven advocating better promotion of state resources, and Mr. Harry Brown accusing proposed spur lines of being bribes for constituencies backing the government. He notes fourteen railways in pro government seats, claims Land Act evasions, and questions the need for new lines for some time.
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Perth
Ioan Estimtes
Foulkes
Hore
Piven
Harry Brown
Market Report from Wey Down Auctioneers Dec 14
Market notes report hot weather and medium supplies with many produce in poor order Tomatoes overripe and prices given for apples grapes cheese lemons and various vegetables Poultry and eggs prices listed as well as pork and wheat figures reflecting a volatile market for the day.
Auction notice for Gerladton town lots and shops
Noon sale of Gerladton town lots including Lot 14 with warehouse, Lot 577 with dwellings, Lot 30 with two-commadigns stone dwelling and bake shop, and Lot 73 with four brick shops fronting 1474 links to Marine Terrace. Includes addresses and property details in a single auction listing.
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Geraldton
Marive Terrace
Marine Terrace
Slo Terrace
Carver Block
On the Road to the Range and Local Transport Oddities
The report notes many work teams leaving the district for Christmas holidays and a motor trip from Mt Magnet to Sandstone facing fuel trouble. A driver fed whisky to the engine to reach Magnet safely, with subsequent licensing court ties. An Mt Magnet teamster recalls engine bell sounds and slow road time, contrasting with horse travel, and questions the engine’s acceptability for future use.
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Spalding
Sandstone
Magnet
Alend
Gra
Triangular Test Matches Suggested In Australia
The Victoria Government weighs destroying the service on the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines amid talk of a triangular cricket test series. Umpire references and cricket dinner chatter underscore the headline notes.
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St. Kilda
Port Melbourne
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