South Africa Strife Narrows to Government Demands
Johannesburg reports a mass meeting in Market Square where about nine thousand men urged the government to resign and opposed imperial troops in the strike. In Cape Town a 6000 strong railway group rejected revolutionary methods and pressed for strike leaders’ removal, defense force changes, and reinstatement of workers. Pretoria notes Premier Botha declaring two governments unworkable and calls for unity amid mounting tensions.
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Johannesburg
McCoy
Nailways
Meat Ro
Wof
Laapertal
Imperial
Umat
Capotg Yeaterday
Botha
Declara
Pretoria
South ‘Africa
Home Rule talks fail to reach agreement in London
London January 12 the London Observer reports that discussions between Prime Minister Asquith and opposition leader Bonar Law to settle the Home Rule dispute yielded no agreement the talks are described as inconclusive and unsatisfactory reflecting ongoing political tension and uncertainty
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London
Asquith
Bonar Law
Interstate Cricket South Australia vs New South Wales win by nine wickets
The match in Adelaide concluded with New South Wales defeating South Australia by nine wickets. Total score details mention single wicket for 12, indicating NSW chased the target comfortably. Key figures or full scorecards are not provided in the readable text.
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Adelaide
South Australia
New South Wales
Intestate Commission reports large list of applications
Melbourne January 12 Inter state Commission held a meeting. Chief Commissioner Piddington KC announced all communications would be confidential and staff sworn to secrecy. A total of 37 applications were received covering 110 subjects. Applications include requests for tariff changes, export duties, and trade measures. An advertisement lists white ware items with varied prices.
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Melbourne
Interstate Commission
Piddington
K.C
Commission
Coal price compromise urged in Western Australia
Telegrams from Perth report Colie coal companies and shippers pressing for a compromise with the Premier and Railways Minister over proposed higher freight costs. The Premier criticized the idea of adding 100 percent to new contract prices, and a cabinet proposal to reform old and new freight rates was discussed. Remuneration for workers also noted.
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Perth
Coli
Hurden
Hobart Printers Strike Settlement Expected
Last year under the Voters' Compensation Act 12, 113.89 agreements were registered at Perth Local Court for amounts totaling £4,482. The maximum award was £300 and the minimum £1144. It is expected a settlement of the Hobart printers' strike will be effected tomorrow. Two children were killed near Murtoer when run over by a light engine while riding a railway tricycle with their mother and father yesterday.
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Welch
Perth
Hobart
Melbourne
Forry
Murtoer
James C. Kidd
Dominik
Bick’s
Bey
M Sr
Dominick
Dongarra
Wheat soils and long term soil fertility in Canadian prairies
An English authority notes climate differences and soil limits between Canada and Australia for wheat. Dominion chemist Mr Shutt reports that rich prairie soils decline in key nutrients with repeated cropping, showing reduced nitrogen, phosphorus, and available potassium compared with untouched soil, signaling diminishing potential under continuous grain farming.
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Australia
Dominion
Mr Shutt
Dominion Experimental Farms
The Guldfields Bishopric and Perth Diocese Prospects
The Perth Bishop intends to convene clerical and lay members of the Perth Synod to elect a new Bishop for the proposed diocese. Names mentioned include Archdeacon Collick, the Ven Archdeacon of Perth, the Dean of Perth, and Cyril Henry Gobling-Bird D D Dean of Newcastle. The Geraldton Guardian notes a meeting with Sir John Forrest and local leaders to discuss the Perth Post Office site and civic considerations.
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Perth
Perth Synod
Win
Weu
Collick
Cyril Henry Gobling-Bird
Newcastle
Dean Golding
Tird
Aus
Falkland
Pewacher
Staes
Ime
Ceas
South Africa
John Forrest
Sir George Reid's Weight At London Banquet
Lord Chelmsford recalled a moment of trepidation when Sir George Reid leaned toward him in a London Australasian banquet, fearing balance loss. Reid then described addressing a noisy political meeting from a hotel balcony, warning a persistent interrupter that he would fall if interrupted again, ending with a rousing crowd.
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London
Lord Chelmsford
Sir George Reid
Anghér
George Reid
Dongarra Methodists War FW Church Progress Report
The Dongarra Methodists report membership growth and balanced income and expenditure for the previous quarter. A trust formation and church extension plans are approved, with donations pledged and stewards re-elected. The All Nations Fair raised £98 for circuit and various purposes, and delegates were hosted at the closing repast.
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Perminion
Stra
Pearca
Messrs
E. W. Clarkson
G. Waldeck
Oma
Mia
Miss Hammer
Parlor Scenes and Stock Reduction at Coliseum Ad
The account describes Miranda and Huandahe, a stir on the stair, and a landlord noting the need to reduce stock. An advertisement for Coliseum white shirts, collars, pocket 2s 6d, fashion shirts in shades, Pyjamas priced, boys shirts listed, and various items including collars offered in ad copy.
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Coliseum
Piet Roasere Sethi
Picnic entries and nominations spark casual turnout
Entries for yesterdays picnic and nominations are listed as highly gratifying to the crowd. The notes include trial heats for six furlongs featuring Lady Dada and Lady Rath Fumar, with farmer McQuish boasting 362 acres harvested for 3,500 bags, 10,500 on ground, and averages around 48 bushels per acre. sale details and Coliseum notices follow, including lace and muslin garments advertised.
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L. McAuish
Coombertale
Ashada
McQuish
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Bouth African Labour and Rest
Mena
Cape Railway
Interstate
Federal Affairs
THE
Intestate Commission
Te Coliseum
Drow Woods
Western Australis
Collie
Scugested
Tasmania
Vitoria
Guldfields Bishopric
Geraldtya Guardian
Frank Green & CO
BIG Store
Geraldton
Provincial Dental Company
Marine Terrace
Miranda
Huandahe
Pape
Victoria
Lady Dada
Lady Rath
Fumar
Telecon
A. Mea Dowcroft
H. P. MacKenzie & CO
Monster Grand
Geraldton City Band
King's Hall
Mubic
Dusling
Hicks Mecain
Batusday
Mammoth
Guardian
Phas
OLICR
Office
Board
Busines
Indy
Conten
Xanas
FC Qverben
Hia Wifien
Georue
Freemason
Scranton
Troer
Blickerstein
Department OF Lards and Surveye
Denison
Upat Pees
Ciion
Becretary
James C Kidd
Lois
Victoria Tion
James C
Ly H Wil
Ant Sales Wand Star Anted
Bsethampton
Wesley
F. C. Overheu
Aciitor
Maronic Ball
Methodist Ladies’ College
Claremont, Heo
Wertrude Walton
Jet
Preadwateri
Wi Music Saminationn
Tia
Mme
Fenruawy i
Cate
Akon
SABE
Fale
Gregats Street
Hjrsks
Feu
Uther Blukh
Francie ‘Atreet
Shenton Strest
Gregory Strest
Kent Callan
Ler
Alvi
Carlse
Eelate
Nyeut
Odie Ujmtaits
Uigwiag
Dalgety & Compsay
Mullewa
Samy de Baiewag
Queen's Hall
Svensk Servie
Pompeii
Locke's
Oliver's Clothing Company
Cho
Arthur J. Davies
Mi. Jets
Engelbrecht
Christimas Ceul Northampton Engelbrecht & CO
Serabdte Xmiag
Elite Supply Co
Forfar
Pat. Stone
Geraldton Land, Investment, & Building Co
Union Bank
Gurlner Bros
Mount Lyell Manures
Manchester Assurance Company
James Haydon
West Avcraies
Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Milling Co., Ltd
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