Armidale Tragedy Inquest Hears Gruesome Testimony
Telegrams reveal evidence in the Armidale tragedy including a hotel resident Agnes O Leary being removed from court after collapsing. A kitchen fire killed a domestic servant aged 27 from gunshot wounds in the abdomen with a suicide note to her father.
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Armidale
X Withers
Womeca
Ujetairs
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Eudl- Henry TH
Jdomen
Gee
Ghastly Murder Suspected In New River Discovery
Reporters found a body on the riverbank tied to the brake block iron of a wagon, straps around the legs. The head and shoulders showed heavy wounds, a large skull hole and a blow behind the ear. A blue shirt identified the victim, last seen about a week ago as the river rose after floods.
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Rome
Wee Wan
Willin
Nesth
Found Dead Near His Own Door in Castlemaine District
John Gans aged 58, a woodworker from Woodbrook five miles from Castlemaine, was found dead at his doorway with a wound to the right ear. Police reported the body found in a three room cottage where he lived. he was unmarried. Local woodcutter Robert Coom notified authorities of the death. The motive and exact cause remain under investigation.
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Woodbrook
Castlecmine
Elese Robert Coom
Castlemaine
Fire destroys Arguot Street plant with whole works ruined
A large fire in Arguot Street, Perth destroyed Mourity Cross hramiry and black smidhing works, steam plant, and wheelwrighting machinery. Fire broke out near five o clock and quickly consumed the site, with wind aiding spread. officials believe the plant was insured. Tax payers face a second instalment of income and land taxes due before February 1.
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Arbitration Court Sets Oil Wage Threshold in Ruling
The Arbitration Court considered a minimum wage issue and ruled that an oil subsidy cannot justify a general rise. President urged union and employer reps to discuss a joint approach as the court issued awards in the Toulder and Murchison driver dispute with Great Fingal Consolidated and others, fixing rates per shift at 6s 10d.
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Awards to be delivered in Morgans Laverton Teonors districts
Awards in the diagnotes for Morgans Laverton and Teonors districts will be delivered on January 5. The Curtleo award embodies an agreement reached through typographical trades.
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Teonors
Fire alarm in Perth endangers city properties
In Perth on December 19 a fire near the Austen Cycle Agency storage shed and adjacent to the Theatre Royal in Hay Street prompted a rapid response by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Buckets were used to halt the blaze but flames consumed woodwork in the Austral Cycle Agency work room and packing department. Fire Chief Supt. Lape Iny praised the response though noted the risk to nearby buildings.
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Parliament Debates Call for Economic Savings
Parliamentarians press for reduced government spending. Natson urges economy as a guiding star and warns against any government that lacks fiscal discipline. Butcher predicts public unrest once voice grows louder. Jacoby calls trimming reporting costs and pitches contract system like South Australia. Colonial Treasurer backs limiting speeches to cut remath.
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Natson
Walser
Mr. Butcher
South Australia
Assembly adjourns to January 5 after tight Estimates vote
Perth report: The Legislative Assembly adjourned until January 5 after a close vote on reporting progress on the Estimates. The motion carried 19 to 18 against the government. Dee and local timing noted as 11:35 p.m. in the adjournment.
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Perth
Dee
Legislative Assembly
Transfers and departures stir Geraldton region staff
Mr Frank Herbert, long time Union Hank manager at Geraldton, receives transfer to Victoria and will depart in about a fortnight. His successor will be A B S Rowe, formerly Coolgardie Union Bank manager. F W Staddon, inspector, left for Perth for duties, with H S Aineworth, ex Geraldton mayor, staying in town for health and possible surgery. W B Christie returns to Perth, while C Carton of Wentworth Australian tours the East.
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Victoria
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England
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Ainsworth
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Christiv
Turkish Parliament Enthusiasm for Sultan on Auateio and Bul pos
London dispatch reports great enthusiasm in the Turkish Parliament as the Sultan expressed profound new regret at the actions of Auateio and Bul pos. The brief item notes the warm reception and the professor-like tone of the palace audience.
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London
Auateio Anil Bulpos
British Trade Disruption Seen. Parliament Delays Session
London reports a marked dislocation of trade due to carrier strikes. Parliament has been adjourned until February 11 as Mr. Asquith indicates the government will state its views on the Ivy-Power naval standard in a full statement later.
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Drike
Dobbs
Asquith
Great NSW stand in interstate cricket match Adelaide
Nob le and Hopkins put on a strong partnership for New South Wales as the match against South Australia began yesterday at Adelaide. End of day one shows NSW 440 for 9 with Hopkins 216 and Noble 14 contributing. South Australia reply 21 for 6 at stumps.
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Vititore Hind
Mards
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Hophina
Indian Policy Debate and Legal Contempt Fines
Statements by Tard Morkey and Mr. Biche fan critique British India policy. Morey cites risk from anarchism and supports deportation as executive power. Lord MacDovorll criticizes partition as a great blunder. Horatio Bottomley fined £300 for contempt of court over a Guildhall trial article.
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India
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Venezuela Declares War on Holland Amid Turmoil
The Dec 17 report from Tondéo notes Venezuela declares war against Holland as a revolutionary movement gains momentum. The piece cites rising tensions, political unrest, and international concern over the upheaval shaking the Caribbean region.
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Vemecuela
Holland
Geraldton clinches narrow cricket win after tense match
Geraldton seized an unexpected victory in a condensed match as Beeson, Mountjoy, and Keay led a strong bowling display. Key players included Campbell and Kidd sharing multiple wickets, while the fielding and scoring runs built a decisive lead. An incident in France unrelated to cricket concludes the report.
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Clamyuell
Bateman
Geraldinn
Shipping disaster near Singapore sinks oil tanker Felonia
A heavily laden Buckmall oil ship named Felonia from America to China caught fire in Singapore harbor. Authorities evacuated the area and scuttled one fortress asset to contain the blaze. the ship was sunk to prevent spread.
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Chins
Geraldton Rowing Club Sets Up Regatta Schedule
A Geraldton Amateur Rowing Unity committee meeting at the Shamrock Hotel chaired by Capt Honstam approved the January 26 regatta plan. The program includes maiden and senior events, various swimming races, and a scratch four ward race on Boxing Day at 2 30. A Night Watchman Mr Middleton begins duties tonight at 10.
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G. Harper
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Geraldton Residents Urged to Build with Millar Karri and Jarrah
Residents of Geraldton urged to build through Millar Karri and Jarrah Company Marine Terrace telephone 34. They will hear terms that almost compel them to become their own landlord.
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Alegeiosie
Public Works and Music Notices From Minor Editorial Fragments
An item lists public works details with ministers and offices in transition plus a musical tuition notice by M J A Gardner and Mrs Card Wier. It mentions transporting to Perth with arrival times and notes registration for violin, piano production and theory lessons by appointment through Mr J J Barlow's shop.
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Card Wier
Witeics
Gardneria
J. J. Barlow
Geraldton shop thanks public as price cuts announced
An informal note expresses gratitude to Geraldton residents for five months of support and patronage. It states a price reduction of 1d per th (unit) starting December 1st lasting through 1909, with accounts due and potential extra charges for late payment. It mentions Constantine and Gardarr receiving a sample cattle consignment and offering cattle at cost price to clear stock.
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Constantine
Gardarr
New Stock Arrives at Furniture NOD FURNISHING
Furniture NOD FURNISHING announces new stock at JOHN NY-ALL-SORTS. The shop highlights a wide range of items and says customers can find anything and everything that landed recently.
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