Striking miners face holidays with no return in sight
Telegrams report the Seaportance meeting postponed to New Year’s Eve and no plan to end the coal strike before holidays. Mr Hughes James says only open conference by owners or government action can restart production, with calls for government takeover of fines. Coal arrives from western mines as railway service plans Christmas excursions and full train resumption.
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Sydney
Hughee James
Alyss
Wr. Ware
Meanie
Kr. Hughes
Hailway
Reid Resigns and Election Path Seen for Victoria
Federal Affairs of Victoria signals no shift to back government policy before voters. Sir George Reid resigns and Ahas sent in parliament. Plans to visit all states amid doubtful prospects. Weather disrupts a telegraphic report and delays observed wheat trade instruments.
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Victoria
George Brad
Mayland
Tanoary
Sir John Usick
Carrie
Eydary
Helabamn
Alleged Coal Trust Under Review By Attorney General
The Attorney General awaits replies from twenty coal firms about an alleged collusion in the coal trade. Mr Glynn has likely reviewed all evidence. No action possible until after the clarification finalizes in February.
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Auw Imma
Glynn
Victoria debates missing steamer Waratah search
A Town Hall meeting in Melbourne decided to renew the search for the missing Waratah. A fund opened drew promises totaling £2007 and authorities were urged to enlist Federal and State government help in the operation.
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Melbourne
Iswan
Worsley Assault Victim Paul Burford Improves
Alfred Burford, victim of the webbing affray at Worsley, is progressing satisfactorily and is now able to sit up. The incident occurred in Callie on December 2.
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Worsley Stadring
Callie
Alfred Burford
Worsley
Tragic Cask Explosion Kills Three in Brisbane Hotel
In Brisbane on December 22 at the Hampton Hotel a cask explosion killed Luk McCormack, Walter Bentley, and Mick Cullen and injured Peter Toohey and Mick Hogan. McCormack and Bentley entered the spirit room. the blast followed as flames erupted outside. Firefighters and residents recovered bodies as authorities investigated the cause.
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Brisbane
Hampton Hotel
Luk McCormack
Walter Bentley
Mick Cullen
Peter Toohey
Mick Hogan
McCormack
Bentley
Spirit Room
McCompack
Cullen Loch
Asquith Attacks Caudor Picture of German Occupation
London speech ridiculed the Caudor depiction of German occupation while Britain under Asquith vows naval supremacy for the current year and beyond. A Rochdale address countered by Karl Cawdor accused Germany of warship construction and Britain of inaction as England’s ship output increases.
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London
Mev
Mr. Asquith
Liverpool
Earl Caedor
Delian
Hellich
Karl Cawdor
Rochdale
Fermeny
Fegland
London Chamber Hears Australian Industrial Policy Views
Sir Albert Spicer reports at the London Chamber of Commerce special meeting on the Empire conference in Sydney. He notes that Australian conciliation methods are more drastic than British, with a wider line between capital and labor. Spicer praises Australia’s energy, production, and cooperation with its government while favoring limited tariff preferences for Great Britain.
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London
Cor
London Chamber of Commerce
Albert Spicer
M.P
Sydowy Rrecally
Searc
Australia
Australian Labor Party
Hswaid
Theew
Tutu
Great Britain
Danish Geographical Committee questions Cook North Pole claim
The Danish Royal Geographical Society committee reports Captain Rasmussen and Dr. Cook, noting a typewritten account matching a New York publication and accusing Cook of irregular reporting. They demand the original documents and accuse Cook's secretary of altering evidence to mislead. London and New York papers cast doubt on Cook's North Pole feat.
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London
Der
Royal Geographical Society
T1- Cock
North Pole
Capt. Rasmussen
Dr. Cook
New York
Havig Uto
Cook
London Fire Claims Five More Dead at Arding and Hobbs
The London blaze at Arding and Hobbs’s bakery and British establishment left five more bodies found, raising the death toll among the firm’s employees to eight. The firm’s head announced dismissals for shop assistants with one week’s wages, amid the fire aftermath.
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London
Arding
Trade Union Levy Ruling Affects Labour Representation
London December 22 Richard Bell Labor MP and Joe Der by general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Men say the Lords decision declaring trade union relief illegal will impact Labour representation. They argue members will face financial strain as committees reform and funding paths adjust.
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London
Richard Bell
Joe Derby
The
Amaganated Society of Hailway Men
Labour figures clash over union funding and bills
Labor spokesmen in Parliament debate union subs and funding for MPs. T. Burt and J. Fenwick discuss voluntary subscriptions to support representation while Curran pledges to contribute. The piece notes press commentary on 1671 Act and Lords judgment and Keir Hardie’s Glasgow remarks on party finance readiness.
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Alee
T. Burt
Fenwickensiee
Mr Steadman
Labor
Ma Pete Curran
Remany Wo Beneld
Daily Chronicle
Jord Shaw
Christmas Window Displays by G G Smitha Ri Fortore
Window displays feature Father Christmas as a travelling airship with Zeppelin design. The scene shows a cradle with dogs, Tom's Cabin setting, a negro child, and animals near a snow covered cabin. Gibson windows impress with high value goods and exquisite beauty, rivaling major jewellery stores.
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G. G. Smitha
Father Christmas
Bern
Zeppelin
Gibson
Fowlie and O S Lines Show Holiday Apparel at Present Line
FOWLIE and O S display Powis and Co windows featuring items for holiday style. From the street the buyer can pick hats, shirts, collars, ties, or new wait, all temptingly arranged. The Lyon Cup ambers wed to pleasing effect.
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Powis and Co
Lyon Cup
Window Display Teasers at Sams Beens Store
Readable fragments describe a shop display featuring useful and essen tial articles for the Frative season. Customers urged to view the window arrangements and visit by tomorrow night to purchase items.
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Siem Beer
Steggall's jewellery displays updated samples and mirrors
Steggall's jeweller's art features up to date samples in ingeniously arranged mirrors forming a brick ground. The stock includes gold, silver, precious stones, electro plate, and cut glass wares. Two more windows at Engelbrecht's display fairy tale scenes for children.
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Steggall
Stegall
Engelrecht
He! Riding Hood
Tussie
Ferstat's Window Displays Tempting Fruit and Confectionery
Mr N Ferstat presents a striking display of fruit and confectionery in the storefront window. The arrangement highlights the quality and variety of items offered, inviting passersby to view the selection and consider purchases.
Advertising Classifieds Lost and Found Inquiries
A fragmented ad section lists various notices and offers including residential rental inquiries and promotional phrases. J. J. Beyant appears as a contact with a chaperon-like role mentioned, though the text is partly garbled. The overall item reflects typical 19th or early 20th century advertisement framing.
Mechanics Institute Receives Bold Building Plans and Finances
Members of the Mechanics Institute approve changes for a new library and reading room at the town hall site, with a contract valued around £12,000 and loans arranged at low interest. The report notes a modest overdrawn balance and outlines expectations of increased subscriptions to cover ongoing costs, while praising Mr. H. Carson WL.A. for government liaison and recounting the Institute’s early founding.
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Eeplanmle
Vipsahiig
Ima Bey
Thomad
Sper Ceat
Durkachor Street
Volles
Ne —Bank Pveniecatt
Fe Oo
Pechilect
Liraty
H. Carson
Wl.a
Half Yearly Meeting Reports Cordial Session
The notes describe a very successful and cordial meeting with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Items discussed included financing for the new Institute and villa construction and arrangements for the upcoming period.
Toy Fair Spotlight This Christmas Week
Cass Bros presents Wonderful Vale in Dolls at the Christmas toy fair showing new doll lines and playsets designed for holiday shoppers.
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Cass Bros
Wonderful Vale
Notice to Make Returns for Land Tax in Western Australia
Public notice from the Commissioner of Taxation Perth date December 14 1909 requires all owners of land taxed under land tax to file returns describing the land location description and value by February 1 1910. Penalties apply for noncompliance with a 20 shilling late return fee and tripled penalties for false returns. Obtain forms at Taxation Department Perth principal land offices suburban police stations or treasuries. mail to The Commissioner of Taxation Perth with adequate postage.
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Western Australia
Aestasant
Ogi Uber
Alan
Perth
Porth
T. Owen
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George Reid
Victoria. —I
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Ram
British Politics
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Polar Exploration
Trades Union
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Fowlie & O'S
Sam Been
Steggall's
Engelbrecht
Fermtat's
J. J. Beyant
Mechanics’ Institute
Uch
Institute
T. W. Stroud
Apt
Ios
Millinee
Geraldtan
Keraten Drapers
Teeth
Geraldton
Upper Chapman Roads Board
Tannere
Chapman
Gutthog
Seoul
Mount Brin
Comanonage
Bria
Janets LC
Burges
Ben
Chajamau
Tuewoun
Contrecora
Oan Am Spas
Oliver's Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine
Amd
Kent
P. M. Steggall
Wal RE
Oswell
Ill
Musling
Tye Theae
Frank Green & CO
Duklacher Street
Marine Terrace
Drapers and Grocers
F. & C. Priwe
Katanning Hien A. Clineh
Pea Whee Fleer
Mt. Lyell
Gardace Boon
Bert Calcalal Mutual Fee Weare Ee
S.S. Ashburton
Europe
Fremantle
Albaby
Dalgety & Company, Ltd
Mullowa
Gerahnon
Lullewa
ATLAS
S. Hardy
Fess
Norhaupton
Edearas
Alway Wills & OO
Weltenhull Ad Sone
Olympia Pictures
Gever Suuw Cesar BA
Etx
Victoria District Colour Milling Company, Ltd
Timetolldhe States Inc
John Darling & Si ’ Grain Merchants
Adelaide
Sydeey and
Yremantle
Busin
Urch
Durlacher
G. H. Griffiths
Addres
Victoria Buildings
Poat Mico
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