Storm wrecks grand stands and capsizes schooner in Bogand
A severe hailstorm in the North West of Bogand and Ireland damages grand stands, wrecks marquees, and capsizes a schooner. The event causes hundreds of thousands of pounds in damage near Lombu with several drownings reported. Reginald Fisher spent time near the Mersey during the incident.
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Lombu
Bogand
Ireland
Market Batt
Stockport
Linford
Reginald Fisher
Pover Mersey
General Willcocks Expedition Meets Tribesmen
London February 28 General Willcocks leading a British punitive expedition reports success after meeting the Zakken tribesmen The force notes mountain warfare as part of peace training and the Amer has forbidden the Albans to assault its tribesmen due to the alliance with Afghanistan
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London
Willcocks
Agei
Amer
Great Britain
Afghanistan
China and Japan on railway talks with Sir Edward Grey
The Daily Mail records Sir Edward Grey urging Japan and China on a potential railway link from Pe Kin to South Manchurian rails. Japan reportedly informed China that the line was vetoed, shaping delicate foreign aff airs.
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London
Daily Mail
Edward Grey
Japan
China
Irish Incidents resolves Leitrim seat contest
London February 5 Charles Julen member for North Leitrim and Bim Fan movement resigned and challenged Hedmos ites. He imitated Mr. Bohan to contest the peat against Mr. Polen. The former won amily from Dolan by a large majority.
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London
Charles Julen
North Leitrim
Bim
Hla West Asm Rhalleig
Hedmosites
Bohan
Polen
Amily
Dolan
Bishop Opposes Boycotting In Ardagh Clergy Message
Dr Hoare Catholic Bishop of Ardagh condemns boycotting while noting the abbot’s merit. He warns that sustained tension in Ireland could doom the current efforts and stability.
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Hoare
Ardagh
Ireland
British Columbia Act on Asiatic Immigration Inoperative
Chief Justice Hunter in Victoria rules the British Columbia Asiatic immigration act is inoperative against the Japanese due to the Anglo-Jurmasse Treaty. An appeal to the Canadian Supreme Court and Privy Council is foreshadowed, while the act remains unenforced.
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London
Hunter
Mt Victoria
British Columbia
Canadiana Supreme Court
I’riyy Council
Hastings Harbor Purchase For New Naval Base
London reports in February that the British government will buy Hastings harbor on the Sussex coast as a preliminary step to establish a six form training facility and a new naval base in the Channel region.
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London
Britivbh
Hastings
Sussex
Chan‘vel
South African Affairs Report on April Conference
A Reuters summary notes the Durban meeting of the South African Cue forma and Hailway Continence extends discussions into April. It outlines forming a representative committee to consider the fundecation of South African Stated and to report to the Par Bamets of the respective States.
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London
Reuters
Durban
The War Clouds and Labor Woes Across Cities
War clouds rise as Taft says the U S military needs ten years to prepare, while the San Francisco Market Street Bank suspends payments with deposits over £200,000. In London the Times notes President Roosevelt seeks Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into railway worker fears. 40,000 unionists unemployed in San Francisco.
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London
Taft
San Franceco Market-street Bank
New York
Timea
Roevolt
Interstate Commeces Commission
A French lieutenant sentenced to transportation
London February 2 Lieut Ullmo of the French navy has been convicted of selling information to foreign countries and has been condemned to transportation for life. military disgrace noted. London February 25 The British premier is entangled in the Atlantic fisheries dispute as the matter is sent to the Hague Arbitration Court. A Moroccan column Faces a tight corner in Morocco as French forces fight their way out with dwindling ammunition. The Tuberculosis Fund mentioned in passing.
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London
Lieut
Ullmo
Atlantic Galeries
Hague Arbitration Court
Morocco
Carnegie donation boosts research fund in Britain
London reports Andrew Carnegie contributed 25,000 pounds to a fund started by German scientist Dr Koch to fund efforts against the becculosia. The note places the gift at 98,000 pounds in total from Carnegie.
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London
Andrew Carnegis
de. Koch
Floods Hit State Severe in Sydney and Newcastle
Telegrams from Sydney dated February 4 report phenomenal rains throughout the state causing widespread flooding. Large areas of the countryside are submerged, with serious flood conditions recorded at Newcastle and surrounding districts.
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Sydnys
Lower Hansee
Newcastle
Adelaide Governor presides at church thanksgiving festival
South Australia February 24 Sir George Le Lionte Governor attends a divine service at John's Church for a thanksgiving festival. The address centers on the text Righteousness exalteth a nation. Melbourne February 24 an application for loan to appeal by Dr. Cameron against Urs Irwin Sawellnd Weklgeford Kalgoorlie was refused by the High Court.
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Adslaide
George le Lionte
South Australia
John's Church
Melbourne
Cameron
Urs
Irwin
Nolly
Sawellnd Weklgeford
Kalgoorlie
Hizh
David Chard
Terung
Wyley
Boghton
Collision Sinks Steamship and Dredge in Brisbane River
Queensland February 22 report of a serious collision in the Brisbane River. The steamer Bombala sank and the dredge Dolphin sustained heavy damage to its bow. the incident left the vessel exposed to water.
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Brisbane
Brisbana
Bombala
Finsocial Panic in Japan February 24 report
London reports a financial panic in Japan with 12 metal firms failing and liabilities totaling £0.00 million. Three major banks in Tokyo suspended payments, triggering wider concerns. Failures centered in Osaka Kyoto and Kobe with rumors of connected bank stress.
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London
Japan
Ims
Shielly
Osaka
Kyoto
Kobe
Atsall
Tokio
Perth Paragraphs and City Projects outlined
Yerth Morning notes progress on a municipal electric lighting plant with an estimated cost around £100,000. The Premier discusses factory plans, tenders will be invited, and London representation for a Franco British Exhibition is contemplated. The City Council seeks designs for Lawn Hall redevelopment on current site.
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Plena
Mir
Berta
Dalry
Premint Moore
London
Bewick, Morcing and Co
Teamania
Fires in Perth damage several sites
A morning blaze at Bunning Bros timber yard in Perth grew large before firefighters contained it. Another small fire at Ba Nomii Stores was spotted early and put out with little damage. A separate incident affected Glazier’s milling works and trimmers’ room with minor losses.
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Perth
Aire
Bunning Bros
Uri
Alec
Banomi
Wen Doe
Laying of Porch Stone at Christ Church Geraldton
The Bishop of Perth laid the foundation stone for the porch at Christ Church Geraldton at 4 pm this afternoon. A procession of boy choristers and male parish members followed by Rev. J Arthur Piicatley and parish wardens, with the Bishop delivering an address and urging verse from Psalm 14, 410. The inscription notes the stone was laid for the glory of God on 18 February 8. A copy of the papers and coins were placed beneath the stone. A later census note from Tadжа references a rise in youthful marriages with 6,016,759 girls aged five to nine listed as potential brides and 179,000...
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Perth
Christ Church
Geraldton
Jarthur Piicatley
Gil Baton
Focal
Tadia
Sculling Championship Controversy and Victory in Auckland
Auckland reports the forthcoming sculling championship drawing interest with Webb favored. Webb wins the race defeating Trees sider by four lengths, amid a history of champions from Hanlon to Kemp and Sullaby. A memorial sermon in St Mimyer parish funds rise to ten shillings per year for a thousand years.
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Auckland
Webb
Treesider
Hanlon
Trickett
Laycock
Boyd
Bench
Kemp
Sullaby
W. Webb
St. Mim Yer
Cornwall
Constantin and Gardner's Post Cards Exhibit Town Scene
Leo Constantin and Gardner present a display of post cards titled Wildflower Cardg vin oi Bast i town, highlighting local scenery and artful views. The exhibit invites viewers to explore regional imagery and vintage postcard design from the period.
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Leo Constantin
Gardner
Caulfield Race Notes Highlight South Australia Links
A rugged recap of Saturday racing at Caulfield notes multiple lines owned in South Australia and mentions horses tied to various Australian outfits. It touches on breeders, owners, and the evolving tax talk affecting betting and race profits, with several notable horses and stakes cited.
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Caulfield
South Australia
Waa
Ha Son
Anton
Beothad
Cariyon
Winnije
Getsich Armat
London
Jake
Sesewarrda
Ake Senaey
le Cour
Sila
Sydney
Steadene
Exoolk
Windsor Testimonial Fund Acknowledges Subscriptions
The Windsor Testimonial Fund thanks subscribers for contributions to aid relatives of victims of the Windsor steamer wreck near Ab Tolbos Islands. Previously acknowledged total £3180 with additions of £0 50 and a total now £8313 0. Donations may be sent directly to the Editor of the Guardian.
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Windsor
Wisteria Howl
Guardien
England vs Australia Test Cricket: Sydney Day Two Play Pauses
England reached 351 in their first innings as Gunne batted through for 122 not out. Australia trailed with 18 without loss in response at stumps. The report also notes a disruption when a spectator threw a rotten egg striking a candidate, who kept speaking amid the uproar. A prior incident covered a pedestrian run over by a wheel.
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Sydney
England
Gunne
O'Connor
Noble
Bed
Geraldton water supply tenders and appointments
Tenders are invited for pipes, fittings, and works for the Geraldton water scheme. Includes two tanks with 33 000 and 51 000 gallon capacities to Mount Scott, plus timber trenching and general works. Also seeks a Supervisor of Works. salary five pounds per week. plans available at multiple offices. closing date March 25.
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JLME
Grundws
Mount Buott
Conseil Chambers
Geraldton
Nas
Mount Scott
Geradton
Engineer of Water Supply
Public Work Department
Perth
City Engine Office
Fremont
Council
Geraldtyn
A Splendid Investment Auction Notice
Inspection invited. Interested purchasers will be shown over the property. For further particulars apply to H. B. Mackenzie, Auctioneer, Geraldton. Wasted by thoroughly domestic person, situation at Basement Launtness or General Help. Apply Wise, Coffee Palace.
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MacKenzie
Geraldton
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