Balkans fighting and diplomacy stir June reports
Dispatches from Sola and Sofia describe heavy gunfire between Bulgarian and Servian forces near Zietove and between Greek and Bulgarian troops north of Lelters. An Austrian statement argues Vienna's partiality toward Hungary while Serbia seeks Russian arbitration as Bulgaria accepts mediation and plans talks with the Czar in St Petersburg.
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Sola
Zietove
Bervisus
Zietovia
Labub
Soda
Lelters
Vienna
Balin
Ube
Ikbvd
Austria
Hungaria
Balkans
Seria
Germany
Servia
Groves
Sofla
Dalgatian
Bulgaria
Mo Tinetf
St. Petersburg
Australia Faces White Race Policy in Pacific Rise
A leaked Victorian premier statement ties Australia’s future to a pure white immigration policy and Pacific defence strength. The piece notes canal opening heightening Pacific stakes, calls for selective settlement, and warns against nonwhite migration while stressing cultural preservation and national security.
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Lendon
Watt
Stremier
Victoria
Wid
Panama Canal
Pacific
Autralia
Henry
Adsttalia
Exrops
Australia
Uf Eaton
Boxing in France meet as Carpentier faces rival in Bordeaux
In Paris on June 3, Carpentier the heavyweight champion is reported to fight Lit rie in Bordeaux in a short bout that may lead to a Jolson bout. Separately, Downing Street war news mentions suffragette demonstrations in Trafalgar Square with a large crowd and clashes. Scottish castle destroyed in a suffragette act. Kinlivou Castle and Wallibidua Castle burned in separate incidents blamed on activists.
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Paris
Vanses Carpentier
Frenely Toxor
Uid Kuwskes
Bordeaux
Carpentier
Dwk Jolson
London
Burbary
Kinlivou
Stirlingshire
Trriay Wallibidua
Prime Minister Speech at Reform Club Sparks Political Anxiety
London coverage notes the Prime Minister speaking privately at the Reform Club. The remarks suggest unease about recent political shifts and enduring ambitions, with press recalling past statements and hints at internal tensions shaping his outlook.
Grey Seen Potential Prime Minister Amid Commons Debate
In parliamentary circles, discussion centers on Sir Edward Grey’s possible accession to the premiership. In Paris, June 30, the Grand Prix de Paris over a mile and seven furlongs concluded with Druvier first, Opott second, Beanen third.
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Edward Grey
Paris
Druvier
Opott
Beanen
Sir Samuel Gillo t Fatal Sleepwalking Death
Sir Samuel Gillett visiting Great Britain from Australia died after walking in his sleep and falling down a staircase in Sheffield. He sustained injuries that proved fatal shortly after the incident.
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Tondo
Samu! Gillett
Great Britain
Australia
loWia Staircase
Shefield
Friction in Town Council Meeting Ends With Resignations Hint
The special meeting discussed discord among officers led by the Town Clerk and Accountant. Council resolved no action now, but demanded respect for the clerk, and warned that further discord may prompt resignations.
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Offler
Cr Bartlett
Cr Stone
Cr Gardner
Ramapagers
Revell
Phat
Dug Respecthall
Allhose Duder Lim
Cr Clarke
Correspondence on shore subject to the Editor
A reader writes in from April to June about a shore project for a building, noting delays, applicant dates, and costs. The writer challenges Mr Bartlett's claim that no mixed fees apply and questions who must cover connection expenses and block preferences.
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Bartlett
Ator Sived
Lattee
Akio
Opening of Parliament Signals Wide Reform Agenda
The upcoming easing session will tackle measures on Longulation and Electoral Reforms and Liqueur Traffic local option, Rights in Natural Waters, and irrigation of land. It includes Tax amendments, Factory Act changes, Criminal Code compilation, Initiative and Referendum, Local Government, Traffic regulation, and Mine inspection reforms. At a municipal council meeting, Health Inspector duties were discussed. the draft reforms were deemed too broad for single session and adjourned for pre view.
The Broome Murder Spargo Hanged at Fremantle
Charles Spargo was hanged at Fremantle after a grim procession to the scaffold. The condemned man resisted blindfolding, clutched the chaplain’s hand, and murmured a plea as he proclaimed his innocence before death. The medical verdict was instantaneous.
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Broome
Spargo
Fremantle
Perth
Charles Spargo
Heriffa
Howard
Tom
Teath
Government takes tramway control in Perth June night
Telegrams report that at twelve o'clock last night the Government took over the control of the Perth Tramways. The sole immediate change will be the introduction of a check fare system.
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Perth
Non union strike and Trans Australian rail progress
Melbourne reports show the Federal Mining Employees Association strike affecting about 160 onionists. Sir John Forrest advocates expediting the Trans Australian railway with a target of one mile per day from each end, while Home Affairs investigates progress. A ten million revenue is also noted.
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Melbourne
Federal Mining Employees’ Association
John Forrest
Department of Home Affairs
Revenue for financial year in South Australis tops 4.5 million
Adelaide reports that the year's revenue closed at 4 504 219 pounds a record high, surpassing 1911 12 by 53 980 pounds. The figures mark increased state receipts and reflect strong fiscal performance for the period ending June 30.
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Adelaide
Sensational Burglary Case in Paddington Court
In Sydney at Paddington Police Court a youth Lawrence and a 10 year old Jeffery Cox faced charges of twice robbing Paull Cox’s Wallabra home. First on April 24 jewellery valued at £300, second on June 19 Miss Cox, sister of the accused, was assaulted and diamond rings worth £150 were taken. They claimed a pawnbroker paid £20 for the April jewellery. Both were committed for trial on each charge. bail set at £300 for Lawrence, £100 for Cox, and £150 for each on the second charge.
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Sydney
Paddington
Lawrence
Jeffery Cox
Paull Cox
Wallabra
Miss Cox
Cox
Infringement case at Police Court overloading lorry
Traek Todh, a carting contractor, admitted loading more than wheel width. He blamed an employee for misloading the lorry. He was fined five shillings and warned to others. Also notes a Coliseum skirt sale with various underskirt prices.
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Traek
Alex Todh
Alfenes
Council and engineer clash over duties and pay
At a special municipal meeting Cy Bartlett chaired a debate on revising duties for the Municipal Engineer K L Flegel lant. He urged relief from full time duties, proposing salary £510 or £350 with private practice, to free him for private work while ensuring essential tasks like sanitation and quarry supervision were covered. The council eventually agreed to relieve him of sanitary and rubbish supervision and the control of the pound keeper, ranger and caretaker, while keeping his pay under review.
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Cy Bartlett
K L Flegellant
Kleatovien
Greenough Road
Ming
Dr Stone
Stone
Conway
Goldberg
Gardner
Ty Wan
Cr. Stone
Wartrett
Cernon
Staddon
Carrie
Yound Kepper
Special Municipal Council Meeting on Local Pay and Water Scheme
Dr Bartlett presided last night as Dr Home moved pay for a project and a new street hardware plan. Finances for a water scheme and electric height work were debated while Governor Conway referenced an old building. Estimates will be submitted at the next council meeting.
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Bartlett
Home
Conway
Kate Exten
Duabain
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Nathan
Joe Wongerford
Western Australia
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South Australis
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A. Gibson & CO
Preliminary Actice
Hardwicke & Co
J. James
Oliver's Clothing NG Company
Opponite
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Arthur J. Davies
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Geraldton Foundry
Elite Supply Coy
Church of England
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Iing
Queen's Hall
Udyill
Freehold
J. Bennett & Co
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Bencett
Northampton
Kershaw
Beitah
Amrswaw
Oo Lane
Gealton
Fitzgerald Street
A. Marshall
Geraldton Water Supply
Worther
Douglas H. Baker
Wetchmaker
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J. M. McKay & Co
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King’s Hat
Commonwealth Hotel
P.O. Box
Rac Lealey
Withers
W. Willett
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Lester
Brnck Bamar
Eavy Draughts
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Salky
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Hacking Couga
Pappalat
John Urch
Duracher Street
Florida Su Shearer's Ploughs Plough
Osborne Machinery Twine Harvesters
Mackenzie & Co
Guardian Assurance Company, Ltd
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation, Ltd
Edward Pope & CO
Commission, Invent, Insurances and General Agents
Durlacher Street
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd
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J. Smipard
Avery
E. C. Bartlett Contractor
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