Telegrams From Melbourne on Postage Commission Affair
The chairman Mr Mulcahy opposes the postel commission's method and resignations are rumored as Menara Hume Cook and Salmon consider stepping down. Inland carriage costs threaten Commonwealth funds with a £14 106 increase. Western Australia shows a huge drop. Federal members plan a Yeas Canberra picnic on rival lines with implied extravagance.
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Melbourne
der. Bi
Mulcahy
Rerisim
Postel
de Lange
Rmorvel
Menara
Hume Cook
Salmon
Commonwealth
Harktenrnt
Yeas-Canberra
Fire Tears Through Melbourne Warehouse Leaving Damage
Victoria Melbourne December 23 Lord and Lady Dudley watched a blaze in a three story warehouse on Flinders Lane. The third floor housed Maurice Aratad fancy goods while Thomson and Tavier occupied lower floors with clothing and house stock. Fire officials report extensive destruction on Aratad’s stock and water damage to other goods.
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Melbourne
Lord
Lady Dudley
Flinders Lane
Thomece and Davies
Maucice Aratad
Fanny Goods
Aretad
Faacy Goods
Thomson and
Tavier
Australia Cricket Board Friction Over Tour Profit Taxation
M A Noble states the team does not oppose the Board of Control but rejects a plan that taxes expenses before tour profits are settled. He warns leading Australian players may refuse to join the team if the scheme is not modified, noting goodwill toward the Board yet firm on terms.
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Melbourne
Board of Control
M.A. Noble
Board of Castros
Reviaus
Emma
Australia
Suspected Incendiary Fire Hits Trarnkgom Stallion Burned
Early this morning a mysterious blaze destroyed a draught stallion valued at 900 guineas near H Curran, a contractor’s homestead, marking the fifth fire in the same locality in recent months with no clear cause identified.
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Trarnkgom
Areble
H. Curran
Accidental Death From Window Incident In Terarg
Margaret Baxter of Terarg was accidentally killed when a window fell as she attempted to put items inside a home after returning from a school run. Neighbors recalled no aid being available as the window closed on her neck, leaving the girl dead.
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Margaret Baxter
Terarg
Nine men witness Alfred Elend jump from ferry in Sydney harbor
In Circular Quay Sydney on December 23 9 men saw Alfred Elend jump from the Killa ferry into the harbor. A deck band dived in and rescued him. Elend was arrested and charged with attempting to commit death by his own action. He said a quarrel with his wife caused the incident while traveling on the steamer with her.
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Sydney
Alfred Elend
Killa
Circular Quay
Elend Wes
Eland
Shunter Injury At Bedken Hill Tragedy Feared
An early morning accident near Bedken Hill involving David Costel of the Silverton Tramway Company left a shunter injured. The event occurred during regular tramway operations and authorities fear a fatal outcome as rescue efforts continue and investigations begin.
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Bedken Hill
David Costello
Silverton
Wey Company
zi trick @aring
Ming
Wheel incident leaves man legless above knees
A report describes a severe injury where both legs were severed above the knees by a wheel and a takedown device during an accident. Authorities are investigating the scene and identifying the parties involved.
Perth Cup Quotation Board Highlights Turfy Odds
The Turf in Perth lists latest quotations for races led by Dur ham Court at 5 to 1, Valere and Prop ly at 5 to 1, and Flora Mac along with Kaibene at 12 to 4. Other contenders include Rashret 3 to 1, Therma 5 to 1, Acar ine 7 to 1, Lady Bob 23010 1, and Searcher with Ci at 16 to 1, with several longshots such as Loreileine 35 to 1 and Brunswick 33 to 1.
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Perth
Mee
Brea
Rashret
Therma
Acarine
Bob
Durham Court
Valere
Proply
Dedy
Molly
Basstai
Flora Mac
Kaibene
Pospatite
Searcher Amd Ci
Baumderrie
Ellie
Garte
Quibdble
Thomas
Loreileine
Brunawick
Boeubus
Piers
Proprietary Wage Dispute Talks At Trades Hall End Without Accord
A meeting of trade unions at Trades Hall discussed the Proprietary Board investigation into wages. By late hour no decision was reached. Reports from attendees suggest agreement on accepting new terms is unlikely, with speculation the board may order backdated wages to start of the year.
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Phy Dalogetes
Remigeed
Storm wrecks and pearl boat losses blamed on two gales
The Broome area reports two revene boats sent by the Peasters Association are missing and presumed wrecked after a December gale. Wrecks at Port Hedland and Broome leave many crews unaccounted for, with listed casualties including Sutherland, Gilmrt Brown, and W. Watt. Overall pearl fisheries show heavy losses across storms, with 143 lives lost in April and substantial financial damage.
Missing Italian found near secret mine in Kalgoorlie
A fragmentary report from Kalgoorlie West Australia dated December 23 describes the body of an Italian man found near a hidden mine. The corpse lay in water with a wire rope around the neck, suggesting foul play or a crude execution. Further details are unclear from the text.
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Kalgoorlie
Fatal street brawl leads to manslaughter charge in Kalgoorlie
John McDonald is committed for trial for the manslaughter of George Fredk Hasel, killed in an altercation at Kalgoorlie. The case centers on a street brawl that turned fatal, drawing attention to public disorder in the town.
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Ohn McDonald
George Fredk
Hasel
Kalgoorlie
Bankruptcy Proceedings Reveal Wood Contract Dispute
Josph Renaldi testified in bankruptcy court that he was employed as a wood carter at Nullam, with assets of £224. He notes a wood strike tied to his bankruptcy and a verbal contract with Murchison Firewood Company to cut wood at Te Gd for £4963, which the men refused to honor. Rock and Thresngold seek £9 for feed. a writ has been served and the examination adjourned.
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Josph Renaldi
Nullam
Murchison Firewood Company
New Zealand Cycle Agent’s Fate in Fatal Wellington Accident
Wellington reports a Christchurch cycling dealer EL Jones, famed as a cycle agent, was killed ten days ago after being thrown from a motor vehicle. The incident occurred during a trip involving a Wellington route, with local authorities investigating cause and circumstances.
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Wellington
EL. Jones
Christchurch
Barry's Challenge Sees Arnst Hail New Zealand Duel
Arnst declares Barry the English champion sculler should travel to New Zealand to contest the title if he seeks the championship. Backers are to settle the matter within days as discussions and funding arrangements proceed.
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Arnst
Webb
Barry
New Zealand
Geraldton Association to host Cue Wanderers at Quesn Park
Cricket line up includes W Beeton H Campbell W Groessler AW Halligan Frank Kidd Hi Maley T Moustala FC Barker William Stokes Hi Wiley plus Sr Hatchinton. Murchison team to stay at Hunters Club Hotel. Cue Wanderers list includes Mardon Facy Fulton Fort BA Book Williamson Gibson Grano Guthrie Healey Kcher y Herring Carter Searle Willison and A DeMamiel. Meekatharra match canceled due to scheduling conflict. Submarine Octopus completed trials at Newport diving 101 ft for two hours.
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Geraldton
Cue
Quesn’s Park
Nnly
Geraldton Association
Mondey
Racing opinions mix and Derby odds debated in notes
The writer shares views on Derby contenders and betting, naming horses such as Brewer, Thorne, Lady Hobedil, Aurain, and Ballene, and predicts Blue Riband winner with Embree A and others in support. It mentions Peru sold to India, purchases by C F Spend, and other race connections like Acrobat and Wallac.
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Ballene
Main
Demat
Rone
Peru
India
C. F. Spend
Victoria
Mingeroonga Defeats Mingemew In Lopsided Polo Match
A local club faced Moonyoonka and Mingemew in a polo afternoon, with visitors from Mingemew pressing the home side but falling 12 to 1. Moonyoonka led 6 nil at half time as W McKenzie Grant and J Giles scored, while Mingemew managed a late goal.
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Ae Inngs
Pople Tema
Ciernbdion
Mingenew
Scors
Moonyoongaka
Mingraew
Messrs. Lawsmith
Wells
Oliver
J. Barges Reyersent
Mimgenew
Meare
W. McKen-zie Grant
C. B. Grant
J. Giles
N. Pearse
Mr. H. Nathan
Monhyoonnaks
D. Great
Cnd
W. McK. Grant
Mingroen
Lawtsmith
John Shipton Lodge Holds Half-Year Meeting
The John Shipton Lodge held its half-yearly meeting on Tuesday with officers elected and installed by P.P.G.M. de Luceyi N.G. Warwicker Bros H. J Amerion served as secretary with Warwick Secretary Bro W. BE. Stokes Wanden and Bro W. T. Kent tick among attendees. One candidate was initiated amid good attendance.
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John Shipton Lodge
Tusday
P.P
M. de Luceyi
N.G
Warwicker Bros
H. J Amerion
Warwick
W. BE. Stokes
Wanden
W. T. Kentick
Guardian
Bro. C
Wright RS
P.G
Mechanics' Institute Adjourns for Building Plan
The adjourned quarterly and special meeting of the Mechanics' Institute was held with 30 members present. The quarterly statement showed a credit balance of £7 12s Bl. Expenditure of £94 10s 6d on rymba to the Institute building was reported. The Council plans to grant the Institute a share of the present building for surveys. Discussion on a second-story addition ended with the committee to proceed. Mr HL Carson resigned from the Institute Committee. Mr F Gardner elected to fill the vacancy.
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Mechanics’ Institute
E. Pope
Rymba
Suyrers
HL. Carson
Inelitate
Geraldton
F. Gardner
Geraldton Police Court Finds Frank Graham Idle
In Geraldton Police Court Frank Graham faced charges of idleness and disorderly conduct. He claimed to earn a living by making parchment flowers but produced no evidence of sales. He admitted periods away in the country and hospital after injuries from a hotel incident. The bench imposed one month’s imprisonment, suspended for 24 hours to allow him to leave the town.
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Frank Graham
Allanson
Sengeant Smyitie
Frei
Geraldson
Knecker
Hatta
Tin Sfect
Giro
Anderson
Ie Town
Loyal Ten Iserra Lodge Installation Brings New Officers
Oddfellows lodge Loyal Ten Iserra 9065 reports a Monday installation of officers for the coming term. Guardian P.G. Bro de Lucey unable to attend. new Grand Master is W. A. Kenworthy. Officers include W Clyde Clackeon, TR Russ, B B Oliver, G Costello, J Sturman, RK Plater. The lodge notes strong turnout, a medical officer, and a well supplied smoke nodal table.
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Ten Iserra
Guardian
P.G. Bro
de Lucey
Beethers
BR W. Clackeon
TR. Russ
B. B. Oliver
Bro
G. Costello
Avsistant
J. Sturman
RK. Plater
Tamlin
W. A. Kenworthy
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership at Glengarry Station
Notice is given that the partnership at Glengarry Station near Geraldton between David E Grant and John Gordon Grant is dissolved from February 20 1908. Debts owe by the firm will be received and paid by John Gordon Grant. Dated 16 November 1908. Signed by David E Grant and John Gordon Grant in the presence of N Pearce. Solicitors for Grant and Gordon: JG Grant Stone and Burt.
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John
Jom Gordonrant
David Haar Gromt
N. Pearce
David E. Grant
Iohn Gordon Grant
N. Pearse
JG. Grant
Stone and Burt
SI Haystreet
Perth
David Edgar Great
John Gordon
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Federal Affairs
Yass-Canberra
THE
Cricket Board OF Control
Noble
New South Wales
DEEBY
Broome
West Australia
Murchison V. Geraldton
Octopus
Newport
Moonyooncoka V. Mingene
Mingenow
Mattern
Tut
Brat Tim
Moonyooeooka
Mingemew
Gus
John Shipton
Mrs. B. Barlow
Marine Terrace
H. & Mackenzin, Austioneer
Victoria District "Co-Operative
Flour Milling Company
Otic
Marive Terrie
Eral
Hiousen
Geraldton Police Court
Messrs
T. L. Brown
E. Pops
Cass Bros
Gool General Hervant
Hosken
Belvedre
Meader
Thia Office
Henvy Wills
Crose
P. Stone
Fort- Wight
Oliver's Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Gerabdten
ALS
KENT
P. M. Steggall
Martine Terrace
Frank Green & Co’s
Durlacher
Eglin
Ben Pollard
Xuus Holidbaye
B. Grimish
L. Eskell
Armitage
Routa
Busy Bee Store
A. T. Davies
A. R. Morrison
Gerataton
Cromley
Melis
Crossley
J. J. Ryan
Butcher
Bing Churn
Flessile Drerk
DRC. Se AU Brint Johnton
WLU
Oddfellows
Ongarra Lodge
Bes
Rol A. Gardner
Mire Crdner Bey
Madden
Snell's
Lowe
Gurler
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