World's record aeroplane ascent at Senlis
M Verrep with two passengers headed to 3526 feet in an aeroplane setting a world height record near Senlis. Also noted Governorship of Bengal appointment for Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael, ex governor of Victoria. A 70-year-old man and a woman were arrested at Falmouth for Paris frauds totaling three million francs, with the male prisoner having multiple aliases.
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London
Senlis
M, Verrep
Thomas Gibson Carmichael
Victoria
Bengal
Lonton
Falmouth
Paris
The
Daily Mail
Monte Carlo
France and Italy Face Naval Demonstration Over Seizures
Reports from London detail possible French naval pressure to secure reparations from Italy for seizing the steamers Carthage and Manouba on the Tripolitan coast. Turkish passengers aboard Manouba are at issue. Italians claim alien soldiers and doctors were aboard. Meanwhile in China Yuan Shih Kai faces abdication threats as 2,000 revolutionaries contest in Kuldja and foreigners seek refuge in Pekin.
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London
Tan
Italy
Carthage
Manouba
Manoba
Tripolitan
M. Woincaire
Manouta
Iattans
Tripali
Tunis
Castinel
Red Crescent
Seaver
Yuan Shib Kai
Pekin
Legation
Yuan Shih Kai
Kuldja
Chin
Talking Pass
Britain and Germany ratify extradition treaty for Africa
Great Britain and Germany have ratified a treaty to extradite criminals between Germany and British Protectorates in Africa. The agreement becomes operative on March 20.
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Berlin
Jan
Great Britain
Germany
Africa
Turko Italian War Reports Action at Galgaresh
In Tripoli on January 23 the Julians occupied the oasis at Galgaresh as Turkish forces suffered heavy losses, with a large number reported. In Rome on the same day Italy announced a blockade of the Red Sea shore at Hodeidah.
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Tripoli
Galgaresh
Rome
Italy
Hodeidah
Red Sea
Sun Yat Sen Opposes Provisional Government Plan
Sun Yat Sen telegraphs Yuan Shih Kai opposing the creation of a provisional government and his inclusion in a republican government until international powers recognize it. He urges the throne’s authority transfer to the republic when applicable. Tie Ling of Nanking conspires with Manchus against Yuan Shih Kai.
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Pekin
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan Shiah Kai
Tie Ling
Nanking
Yuan Shih Kai
Premiers clash over Fisher Banking Bill proposal
Melbourne January 22. The Premiers debated the Banking Bill with Mr Watt accusing Mr Fisher of federal usurpation and pressing for state backed terms. NSW Premier Melvowen offered a loan plan tied to Commonwealth Bank, providing 25 percent for five years, with power expansion to be discussed further.
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Melbourne
Watt
Victoria
Fisher
Melvowen
New Sout Wales
Commonwealth Bank
Alout
Trumper's leg operation aids fourth Test match
Sydney January report states Trumper underwent a leg operation today with a strong expectation he can participate in the fourth Test match. There is considerable indeterminacy but officials hope he will play.
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Sydney
Trumper
Australian Eleven Impasse Over England Trip
In Adelaide on January 22, six Australian players including Hill Trumper Armstrong Ransford Cotter and Carter press a Board of Control ultimatum. They threaten to resign from the team if a representative accompanies the squad to England. Melbourne observers warn of a loud reaction if no reply within a week.
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Adelaide
Board of Control
England
Hill
Trumper
Armstrong
Ransford
Cotter
Carter
Melbourne
Journalists in conference as Daily News dispute unsettled
In Perth on January 23, the Journalists Association met to decide Lovekin’s agreement terms. He offered to dismiss or reengage staff at prior rates, which the association rejected. Aerated water workers remain in conference as five firms concede demands. A ballot on a five hour week is set for January 28 within building trades.
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Perth
Journalists' Association
Lovekin
Louml
Demiss
Rain in eastern districts boosts drought area
Splendid rains fell in the drought stricken eastern agricultural area improving prospects for crops and moisture. Local farmers welcomed the relief as fields drink the wet season revival. The rainfall North and South of the district was reported in varying intensities.
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Perth
Cyclist Birtles Completes Perth to Adelaide Race
In South Australia Adelaide on Sunday cyclist Birtles finished a 1 976 mile journey in 204 days minus 10 minutes. The prior Perth to Adelaide bet stood at 27 days 15 hours.
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Adelaide
Jam
Birtles
Perth
Australia swimming titles decided at Adelaide meeting
Longworth won the half mile championship with Hardwick second in 13mins 15 15 secs. Kimberbury of West Australia retired. Johnson of Glenelg won the 100 yards in 57 nets. Finlay of Western Australia won the 200 yards breast handicap off scratch.
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Adelaide
Australia
Longworth
Hardwick
Kimgebury
West Australia
Johnson
Glenelg
Finlay
W.A
Wharf Laborers Reject Pay Offer in Sydney
New South Wales news reports wharf laborers in Sydney have refused the employers' proposed wage rise to 1s 6d for ordinary time and 2s 3d for overtime, instead demanding 1s 6d and 2s 3d respectively. The dispute centers on standard and overtime rates as workers hold firm to their demands.
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Sydney
Customs Returns Reflect January Trade Totals and Exports
Customs returns for January 1 to January 21 show overseas imports value at £854 25s 3d plus £153 2s 1d excise, total £1 7s 0d. Exports amount to £71 749 with wool shipments to the United Kingdom and Antwerp, skins and bales noted, and forecasts indicate warm to hot weather with variable winds. An auction at the MART, Marine Terrace, January 24 will sell household furniture and effects including two bedroom suites and an oval table.
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Errakine
Marine Terrace
S. MacKenzie
B.S. MacKenzie
Missing Man O Donnell Or McDonald Mystery Stretches On
In January an article reported Peter O Donnell left De Fratums boarding house in Geraldton December 24 and vanished. A later telegram claimed by Broad Bros that the missing man is Peter McDonald now in their employ. Detectives will keep searching and may compare descriptions to resolve if they are same person.
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Peter O'Donnell
de Fratums
Geraldton
Messrs. Broad Bros
Gallewa
Donnell
O'Donnell
Gallows
Peter McDonald
Holmes
Messrs. Bros. Bros
McDonald
O’donnell
King's Nail film programme and auctions at the mart
A fine Empire Company screening titled Forgiven in Death will be shown again tonight and tomorrow while Esmeralda from Notre Dame screens Thursday with a grand programme. Auction sales tomorrow include the rights to the refreshment booth and fruit stall at the Tate meeting and a later sale of furniture from Mr A E Davies at Eleanor Street. Geraldton Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting this evening at 5 o'clock to report balances and elect officers. large attendance expected.
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King's Hall
Empire Pictures
Porgiven
Esmeralda
Victor Blugo
Notre Dame
Empire Company
Victor Hugo
Worrow
H. S. Mackenzie
S Tate
Mackenzie
Eleanor Street
A. E. Davies
Three Musketeers
Palace Gart
Olympia
Dumas
Palace Gardens
Gerakiton Agricultural Society
Geraldton Agricultual Society
Council
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India
France
Yormer
Phursday
MR. Fisher
Irol
South Australia
New South Wales
Port OF
United Kingdom
Antwerp
Tropics
Kimberley
Tasmania
Eleanor
Tien Hale
Bandi
the Mart
Wednesda
H, & MacKenzie
Ena
Jers
Alouare
W. H. Fuller
Geraldton Bowling Club
Meebers
T. C. Holmes
Bee
Newland Chapman
Opoond
Bear Station
Upper Chapman Roads Board
Nabawah School
At & Pm
Geo. Baker
Musical Notice
Chas. Lupp
Aspec
Olympia Pictures
the Three Musketeers
Harry Marsitall
Public Works Contract
Samistone
W.A.D
Cowl
F. L. Stronach
Freemasons
Wylie
Roberts
P. D. Carlsen
AGEST
Lurlacher Street
Geraldlion
Bayer
Uball
Gray
Tee Mime Uist
Sf First Claw
A. Boddington
Francis
Shenvon
Pitegerald Street
J. W. Speedy
Narra Tarra
Stove Haday
Sidney *Simpbau
Wat So Goma
Brede
Murchison
Crooks and Brooker
Toung Girl
Chile
Iren
W. U- Gurk
Gerlea Road
King's Nail
James
Advb
Brett
Emente
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Locke's
Marine Tenace
Geraldion
Tod A. S. Kent
Arthur J. Davies
Sargood
Engelbrecht
Emporium
Enalworth
Surrove
Giartas
J. James
Elite Supply Coy
Bank OF
Marine Terraye
the Ladies’ House
the Coliseum
Brsll
Post Office
M. B. Desmond
Blesura
Davey, Flack, and Co
Durlacher Street
Henry Wills and Co
Victoria Bakery
Brashaw
Pioneer Gardens
Greescagh
T. J. Eakins
Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Milling Company, Ltd
G. C.o’brien
J. Smith
Commonwealth
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