Telegrams detail medical protest over hospital fees
In the Perth area deputations urged the Colonial Secretary to curb high fees by club doctors at Perth Hospital arguing funds should support the hospital. Protests from outlying districts cited prohibitive attendance costs while Dr Haymes urged trained nurses and midwifery training. The government planned to permit practice by non certified practitioners and to back training centers.
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Ir. Haymes
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Terrific hailstorm damages Laidley and Harrisville
Information from Bridbane reports a severe hailstorm with fierce winds sweeping Laidley and Harrisville yesterday afternoon. Many buildings unroofed and hundreds of windows broken. The new Catholic Church at Harrisville badly damaged and possibly to be replaced. About two inches of rain fell.
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Trouble in German Samoa sparks constitutional dispute
Auckland reports growing trouble in German Samoa as discontent spreads through Samoan Parliament and pressure groups. Dissatisfaction centers on power, dignity, and the dispersion of Parliament, with inspectors sent to enforce planting laws. Governor Solf faces passive resistance as natives claim protection by the former powers, and the reassembly of the Samoan Parliament is anticipated. The natives threaten to appeal to former protectors if they see no redress.
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Smonz Cortain
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Lattr
Germany
Victoria, Mr Watsons Movements and Fire at Footscray
Report notes Mr Watsons movements and a planned tour of South Africa by a former prime minister while also stating the British Board of Trade commissioner will visit Western Australia at the start of the new year. Additionally Footscray rope works owned by G Kinnear and Sons were destroyed by fire causing over 19000 pounds in damage and leaving around 100 men unemployed as the blaze threatened about 80 houses in the northwest village area.
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British Board of Trade
West Australia
Footscray
G. Kinnear and Sons
Choltertam Fire Threatens Township and Station
The township of Choltertam faced a daytime fire that began in the Presbyterian Church grounds and, driven by a north wind, spread to the railway station and business thoroughfare. The station building was damaged, stables and out-houses burned, several firefighters were overcome by heat and smoke.
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North Wind
Aleo
Presbyterian Church
Elections close nominations for 65 seats in Melbourne
Dec 22 marks closing of nominations with 120 nominees for 65 seats. Premier Bent the Minister for Agriculture Chief Secretary and Mr Robertson an Honorary Minister were all allowed walk over in the state elections.
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Melbourme
Bent
Robertson
Evidence at Armidale murder trial sheds light on wound depth
New South Wales court heard further details today in the Agnes O Leary murder case. Witnesses described the fatal wound as not exceeding three quarters of an inch in depth and suggested the killer was right handed. No weapon was found in the room and the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against an unnamed person.
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Armidale
Seat Wars
Agnes O'Leary
Wilfal
Somi
Wmknons
Miners Association to Cite BHP in Arbitration Court
Broken Hill date yesterday the Amalga mated Miners Association resolved to cite Broken Hill Proprietary Company in the Arbitration Court. The committee of management was instructed to prepare the necessary papers for submission to the Federal Arbitration Court.
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Broken Hill
Amalgamated Miners’ Association
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Wee
South Australia Revived Yet Fall For 37 First Inning
Rain affected match as South Australia were skittled for 37 in their first innings and then collapsed to a heavy defeat after following on. South Wales dominated the innings with several scorers including Bardsley Hopkins Noble Hill Waody Barnes and Macartney among others, finishing with a large total and clinching the win by a wide margin.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Wote
Gebra
South Wales
Ansienings
New South Wales
Board of Control rejects tour conditions
Melbourne December 21 Frank Laver states the Board of Control’s climate of the Australian eleven tour is erroneous and that they will not select players under the proposed terms.
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Melbourne
Frank Laver
Board of Control
Asquith Government Faces Weakened Standing in Times View
The Times states the Asquith government is substantially weaker than a year ago amid negotiations on old age pensions, mine safety, and child care. The piece notes potential long term effects of these policy issues on governance and public welfare.
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Jamdon
Dublin Strike Rejected for Arbitration
The Dublin strike has been rejected for arbitration by London officials on December 21. The event involves carrier or craft workers as the central dispute, with authorities opting not to pursue arbitration at this time. The situation remains unresolved and may affect local labor actions.
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London
Domestic tragedy shocks Maiden Essex family
A tragic incident in Maiden Essex involved a person shooting their father in law and brother in law before taking their own life. Local authorities investigated the domestic dispute and reported the fatal gunfire occurred in the family residence.
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Maiden
Essex
Turf Odds Spread Across Latest Quota
The Turf Perth December update lists favorites and odds for several horses. Elemaine and The Teomce lead at 3 to 1, with Thorins strong at 4 to 1, followed by Arurine at 5 to 1. Other contenders include Ledy Bobadil and Gaelic plus Tharina at mid- to long-shot prices with multiple names such as Lore dene Bennewick Bunderrie Rom ule and Hauraki among the options.
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Boxing Day racing event and Melbourne Cup opinions flash
Notes describe boxing day takeroacon to be held on the sixth, unsettled venue details, and various fees for would be participants. Mention Carlton’s Saturday result, praise for pilot Bullock, and the Tide of Portland presenting St Simon. Derby talk includes Lord Nolan, Mooltan’s return to Australia, and the Melbourne Cup tipster lore.
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Four grafters sentenced in Pennsylvania capital fraud case
Four men in Pennsylvania receive two year sentences for fraud tied to the building of the state capital. The article notes government actions and related material procurement under President Caste ordering a quantity of workfire material for presumed Dutch beneficiaries.
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Pennsylvania
Caste
Baltic and British notes in London press
London reports praise for Edward on opening parliament and notes on Austrian Turkish indemnity talks. The piece covers Balkan boycott, Persian clashes near Sabzeh, a plot against Portugal's Manuel, King Edward's health, and Admiral Sperry's fleet returning home via Suez.
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Sulisg
Edward
Manuel
Portugal
Admiral Sperry
Colombo
Suez Canal
Aiden Rack Event Noted in Diagonal Spars Meet
A cryptic entry lists Aiden Rack and Kaur in a sparse notation with distances 6 and 1, respectively, hinting at an athletic or sparring event. The fragment mentions Tur Fanwan and Back Spars, suggesting a relay or weightlifting style competition.
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Kaur
Local meeting notes mention Bartlett and Steggell participants
Fragmentary OCR shows a January 16 discussion where Ana took part along with Messrs. B C Bartlett, srammer, Steggell and Warren. The text references rights and participation by named individuals but lacks full context or clear outcome.
Australian Natives Association selects new members and debates alcohol at social
Members of the Australian Natives Association held a meeting last night electing nine members and proposing four more. A heated debate centered on liquor at the January 26 social, with motions to restrict or permit intoxicants discussed and eventually a motion empowering committees to act without full member co operation. The meeting also set February 15 as the date for Federal Parliament member elections.
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Nimbera
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Presmit
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The Produce Markets. Perth Quotation Report
The Perth market summary lists price quotes for verth ceafi oats and barley with minimal bids. Adelaide wheat shows easing prices with old and new quotations. Port Adelaide truck rates and Algerian joints quoted, along with Cape barley and matting values. Welbourne reference dated December 21.
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