Perjury trial note and Roosevelt tunnel opening
The Miss Robinson perjury trial in the Druce case was continued amid defense denials. In London a British ambassador received a Doctor of Laws degree at Montevideo and suggested Rhodes scholars study in Australian universities. Roosevelt opened the first Hudson River tunnel segment linking Manhattan and New Jersey amid plans for further tunnels costing sixty million dollars.
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London
Robinson
Druce
Abe
Lenjon
Roonsvelt
Hudson River
Manhattan Island
New Jersey
James Lryce
Wahington
Montevol
Reine
British Columbian court upholds Japanese immigration ban
London reports the Full Court of British Columbian affirms the Chief Justice decision that the act prohibiting Japanese immigration aligns with the Anglo Japanese Treaty. The measure bans Japanese entry to British Columbia.
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London
British Columbian
Leitish Columbia
Ship Subsidy Bill Aims Subsidy for Outward Vessels
The Ship Subsidy Bill introduced in Congress proposes a bounty of sixteen per mil for American second class vessels on outward voyages to Australasia or the Philippines. First class vessels have been given the consent to receive the aid.
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London
American Congress
Australas
Philippines
Education Bill Draws Mixed Church Opposition
British politics sees High Churchmen and Anglicans denouncing the new Education Bill while Nonconformists and Webb members note a non-committal tone. The bill appears certain of a rough passage amid divided church factions.
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London
Webb
Swall Landowners Scotch Bill Clears Third Reading
London February 36 The Swall Landowners Scotch Bill posted its third reading in the House of Commons by 347 to 90. Lord Camperdown's bill for the mune object drawn up to protect lumUocd interests was read a second time in the Lords. Lord Crews, the Lord President, declared the bill an intentional elicit on the Commons. Lord Rosebery urged caution on the Commons pace in rushing the other bill.
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London
House of Commons
Robe
Lord Camperdown
House of Lords
Lord Crews
Lord Rosebery
Commons
Naval Estimates and Press Expectations Rise
London reports on the naval estimates for the coming year with expectations of a large increase. The First Lord of the Admiralty notes high efficiency in long range gunnery across the fleet. A separate item hints at inspections of monasteries and convents, while political debate touches on education and commissions for inquiries into such inspections.
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London
AU Mrntieh
Admiralty
Carvartiten Election Report From London
London reports on the Carwartisten election dated February 26 with candidates including Morgan B C Liberal.
Censorship of Plays Prompted Authors to Seek Arbitrators
A deputation of dramatists including Mees Barth Finero Gilbert and others met the Postmaster-General Herbert Gladstone to demand a Court of Arbitrators against play censorship. Gladstone said he was sympathetic and would consult Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman on the issue.
Government to probe hop industry in Kent union meeting
London February 26. The Government appointed a select committee to inquire into hop industry conditions. At yesterday's Kentish growers meeting the resolution urged government action to shield English hop growers from unfair foreign competition. Some speakers proposed a duty of 40s per cwt.
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London
China Japan Trade Quest and Manchuria Sovereignty
London reports that China and Japan seek equal trade opportunities with Germany urged by diplomats. The Times correspondent warns that Japan controlling Manchuria’s railway would erase China’s sovereignty, risking loss of sovereign rights in the region.
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London
Dr. Morrison
The
Times
China
Japan
Hee
Manchuria
South African Affairs Bail Refusal for Zululand Chief Dimizulu
London reports The Supremo Co of Natal denied bail to Dimizulu the pare moent chief of Zululand on treason charges. The body also urged expanded facilities to prepare hindadenca.
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London
Supremo Co
Natal
Dimizulu
Zululand
General Willcocks Expedition Reported Urges British Punishment
London February 34 reports indicate the Zakkas are greatly disheartened after Major General Willcocks oversaw punitive actions on the Indian border. There are indications of their early withdrawal from resistance to British forces.
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London
Willcocks
Famine in India Relief Reaches Over a Million
February 25 report notes more than one million Indians receive relief due to crop failure. The article cites widespread hunger and governmental efforts to distribute aid amid ongoing food shortages.
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India
Driscoll Defeats Griffin in Featherweight Championship
Jim Driscoll defeats Griffin the New Zealander to win the featherweight title after Griffin is disqualified in the seventh round for biting and sustained cautions.
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London
Jim Driscoll
Griffin
Grifin
Earl Cromer urges huge Egypt Sudan irrigation spend
Earl Cromer, former British agent in Egypt, stated that within 15 or 20 years it would be profitable to invest twenty million pounds in irrigation projects across Egypt and the Sudan.
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London
Earl Cromer
Egypt
The
Soudan
Germany's Convicts Plan Faces Caution in Pacific Deportation
Herr Dernborg head of the German Colonial Department warns Germany should not abandon a plan to deport convicts to a Pacific island but says any move in that direction is inexpedient at the present time.
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London
Herr Dernborg
Germany
Pacific
Repatriation Requests Sparked by Perth Committee
The Perth Committee asks the Victorian Government to repatriate one hundred stranded Victorians and similarly requests hundred others from Quesneland. They cite rising unemployment and economic strain as justification, urging action to improve living and cultivation conditions amidst shortages and social tension.
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Perth
Australia and England Test Cricket Test Record on the Rhodes Era
In Burnay and Sydney reports the Australia innings reached 357 for six at stumps with Tromper out after a 108 run stand. Rhodes topside resumed in Sydney with 423 and England collapsed to 229 all out, Australia winning by 49 runs as May alternates, while the Record of Matches notes Mayed 16, 7 wins, 2 draws, 3 abandoned, 3 losses.
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Burnay
Theeday
Tromper
Rhodes
Sydney
Awatta Tians
England
Gans
Hern
Macartney Joraduck
Stumpa
Wicke
Young
Sydmey
Cary Tony
Saunders
Noble
Crawford
Teomper
Tirsund
Barnee
Kalgoornie Storm Causes Repair Costs and Actions
The Kalgoornie storm caused damage prompting council action. The council will oversee contractors for the town, with 11,000 toward the fixes totaling 3,200 pounds. Forty men worked to restore the telephone system. Claims may be made against the Commonwealth for storm damage, with plans to move wires underground.
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Kalgoorbe
Orve
Perth hospital inquiry ordered over doctor hiring 8 women
A Perth hospital board special meeting has ordered an inquiry to investigate charges reported by the Morning Herald. The probe targets a doctor and a senior staff member accused of hiring eight women patients while they were seriously ill.
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Perth
Perth Hospital Board
Perth ‘Morning Herald
Nominations and incidents amid Western Australian events
Nominations for Labor figures include Betty Williams of Cus and J C O’Brien of Perth. News covers Norseman flood end, a man L Rushford injured by a horse, fires in Brisbane and Wellington Streets, a Tasmanian protest over immigration, bottle trade shifts, Crown Solicitor on property claims, a Perth stove explosion delaying a wedding breakfast, and fire brigade burns. Government favors the costly Canning water scheme. John Trott’s police case. railway plans from Nananine to Mocka-Charra. miner wage dispute at Collie. opium smuggling in Albany and Bunbury. dairy guidance on milk production and feed ingredients. and general weather-related notices.
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Perth
Central Province
Betty Williams
Cus
J. C. O'Biien
Norseman
L. Rushford
Brisbane Loutel
Cmufort-Streat
Royal Kovt
Wellington Street
Australien
Icturre
John Trott
Mingworth
Holman Nig
Naanine
Mocka- Qharra
Collie
Albany
Bunbury
Amtwick
England and Australia to clash in South Australia tour
Report says England will play South Australia in Adelaide on Saturday. They depart Adelaide March 5 for Fremantle and resume the series against West Australia March 12. The team planned to depart for England on March 16.
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Adelaide
Fremantle
West Australia
Temm
England
Perth Country Week Teams and Schedule Noted
The Perth Country Week roster includes T L Drown M L A and members Kidd Maley Overden Stokes Hughes Warri Criddle Pationos Brown ALG Walter and Rev J A Jeffreys joining in Perth Mountsy Murchison to meet Cloumslling Geraldton has a bye Geraldton vs Goonslling and Murchison vs Wilberfores Tuesday. The Watch Mercantile v Geraldton match is postponed two weeks due to Country Week absence.
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T. L. Drown
M.la
Perth
RH. Kidd
F Kidd
Maley
F. C. Overden
Wai. Stokes
A. Hughes
E. Wari
A. Criddle
J. Pationos
J. Brown
W. Alg
Walter
J. A. Jeffreys
Mountsy
Murchison
Cloumslling
Geraldtos
Geraldton
Goonslling Snd
Wilberfores
Association Cricket Watch
Mercantile
COVER YOUR GRAPES WITH BAGS TO PROTECT CROP
Experts advise bagging grapes to shield fruit from birds and sun. The practice, sold as bags at Can pantie: one Gerdmer's, costs ten per thousand. With proper care the bags can be reused many times.
Holy Trinity Church foundation stone laid at North ampton
Northampton townsfolk gathered on Wednesday to witness Mrs W Castell Brown lay the foundation stone of Holy Trinity Church on Hampton Road. The site, donated by the late Hannah Hoskin’s family, features 40 by 25 feet nave and 32 feet high roof with stained glass windows and White Peak stone. Bishop Riley and Rev J Arthur Priddy led the ceremony as J Wallner and other locals attended.
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Northampton
Oly Trinity Church
W. Castell Brown
Hampton Road
Mia
Hannah Hoskin
Messia
Jenner
Wallner
Marwood
Riley
Christ Church
Geenshom
J. Arthur Prissthis
WB. Theaken
Brown
Joana Christ
Holy Trinity Church
Maudie Drags
Wire
Cad
Cas
Tal Brown
Rss
Death of Annie Rur Singh in February Poison Case
An inquest in west Condining into the death of Annie Rur Singh was adjourned. The jury found that Amit Kar Singh on February 12 caused her death by poison administered willingly. Evidence showed Mrs Singh left two sons from a previous marriage, oldest 18.
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West
Ryenson
Dridgr
Rae Singh
Confirmation Service at St Christ Church Perth
On Tuesday night the Bishop of Perth Dr Riley conducted a confirmation at St Christ Church. Eleven candidates were presented by acting verger J A Pricatley. A large congregation witnessed the service and heard simple, attentive remarks from the bishop. He urged the candidates to seek strength to overcome temptation and to live righteous lives.
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Perth
Dr. Riley
St. Christ Church
Hector
J A Pricatley
Lordahij
Wheat grows faster in darker soil despite identical treatment
If wheat is sown in two soils, one darker and the other lighter, and all other conditions are the same, the crop in the darker soil matures sooner and yields more than the crop in the lighter soil.
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