Suffragette Deputation Aims for Premier at Parliament
In London on June 3 a persistent suffragette deputation led by Miss Pankhurst and twelve others delivered a resolution to the House of Commons demanding women's franchise. Police blocked access to Parliament, a large crowd gathered, and several women were injured as a disturbance broke out around Westminster.
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London
Miss Pankhurst
Hours of Commons
Untioner
Carton Hall
Huse Commons
Parliament Square
Howes of Commons
Miffregentee
Wlomes
Olfe
London police inquiry finds no grounds for complaint
In England events probe the charge against the London police and report no grounds for complaint, asserting the force’s efficiency is undoubted. Scene at a levee shows Lord Charles Beresford and Sir John Fisher meeting, with Fisher as First Sea Lord and Admiral of the Fleet.
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London Police
Lord Charles Beresford
Sir John Fisher
London
Daily Chronicle
John Fisher
Lonl Charles Bereaford
Blackmail Case Admits New Evidence in London
London reports June 30 indicate further evidence of blackmail is being added against H. S. Hievier as authorities pursue the case.
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London
H. 8
Hievier
South Africa's Affairs. Special court to try Dinizville case
Dividends declared by Hand gold mining firms reach four million for the year. A special court of Natal Supreme Court is appointed to try Dinizville. The panel will include one judge from the Natal Supreme Court and two other members. Limited exchange of details due to damaged text.
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Londos
Diniztle
Natal
Cape Colony Finances Suspend Sinking Fund Plan
Lombos reports Cape Colony faces a near one million pound deficit after government readjusts finances. Proposed measures include an income tax on earnings above £80 and a five percent deduction from civil servant salaries. Parliament members are set to be affected by the salary cuts.
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Lombos
Cape Colony
Ami
Debate in the Commons on Indian affairs reforms
In Lomios June 30 an important Commons debate discussed Indian affairs. Viscount Morley stated plans to introduce reforms and to persevere with the amendments as part of the motives. The report notes the mounting proposals and the government’s approach to policy changes.
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Lomios
Howe of Commons
Viscount Morley
Bee
Time changes and daylight saving plan discussed
The text notes a proposal to advance standard time by one hour and revert in September to extend daylight for workers, keeping the same hours while shifting illumination needs. It also mentions the Old Age Pensions Bill making satisfactory progress in British Parliament.
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Tandon
Monorail Invention Seeks Commonwealth Support
Louis Brennan forwarded an official description of his monorail system to the Commonwealth Government after Mr. Deakin’s inquiry. He offers to deploy the invention under the same terms as quoted to the Indian Government or entrust remuneration to Parliament. Deakin notes India plans a mono rail line and the project could bring rail facilities to numerous districts.
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London
Deakin
Louis Brenman
Commonwealth
King
Tountaipous
Persian troubles: British legation and refugees
The British Minister of Teheran refuses to accept the Shah's apology after past tensions with the British Legation. A number of political refugees have fled, and assurances of humane treatment are demanded. The Shah has been informed that the refugees will not be surrendered without guarantees of proper handling.
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Lamdon
Juma
Teheran
Persis
Blak
Toope Maar
Diamond Faker Arrested in Western Siberia
Tendo June 20 Henri Lesoine a noted diamond thief has been arrested in Western Siberia. The French government has introduced a bill to abolish capital punishment but the measure has been temporarily withdrawn.
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Tendo
Henri Lesoine
Siberia
London
Miley Band Delight at Town Hall Dance event
The Miley Band gave a successful concert at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. The social and dance featured various musical numbers and dances. Mr O Malley organized the affair to fundraising for the rainy Feud committee. Supper was served as part of the evening. The band performed two selections and a duet by Bandmen Seill and Groessler.
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Miley
Mr. O'Malley
Rainy
Comet
Bandrmen Seill
Groessler
Correspondence from Mr Baker to the Chap Man Valley Branch
The letter to the editor from Mr G Baker asks for clarification and notes a missing item. He references a recent event, mentions a pocketed item, and signs off as Baker. The message appears from Erie in June with unclear details.
Steamer France Re-floated at Fremantle Dock Efforts
Perth dispatch notes the steamer France blown off South Fremantle beach has been re-floated. Sir John Forrest urged Fremantle to press dock demands while Sir Whately Elliott, the engineer, recommended Tous Heed as the best option for the project.
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Perth
France
John Forrest
Fremantle
Whately Eliott
Labor Candidate Named for Swan in Perth Election
Perth July 5. Mr W Lemans has been selected as the Labor candidate for Swan in the general elections. The newspaper notes a refusal to publish the number of votes cast in the metropolitan area.
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Perth
W. Lemans
Swan
Metropolitan
New South Wales Strikes Renewed at Newcastle
July 2 reports another strike by workers in Newcastle New South Wales. The action follows recent labor unrest with workers protesting conditions and pay. Local authorities monitor developments as unions mobilize for talks.
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Newcastle
Burglars Use Firearms in Melbourne Break-In
In Melbourne on July 1 two burglars entered the house of Mr Saunders, a Melbourne postal inspector. Mrs Saunders chased the men as one fired twice, missing both shots. Police are investigating the break-in and gunfire incident.
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Melbourne
Mr. Saunders
General Post Office
Mrr.Saunders
Fragmentary jury rebuke by judge in magistrate dispute
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a judge rebuking juries and refers to magistrates and critical remarks about juries. The text is incomplete but implies tension between judges and jurors within a legal setting. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
Commonwealth alana revenue and pension reforms report
The Commonwealth alana shows total revenue of £15,014,074 with £8,250,586 reforming to the Staten under the Constitution Act. A surplus of £430,000, which would have returned to the States, was reformed for defemor and old age pensions.
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Melbourne
Glenelg Murderer MLA Lodge Installation Report
Melbourne era records show The Louis Thomas Stroud Lodge held its annual ball and installation on 30th with good attendance. D.G.M. Warwinker and numerous officers were present, and after installing officers the D.G.M. praised member interest in the lodge.
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Louis Thomas Stroud Lodge
Toasdey
D.G.M. Warwinker
F. Boss
G.ml
N. Rowe
NG. Heo
A. Ridley
Bro
Vincent
B. Smith
B. Basther
L. Seaton
E. Marck
O.C
Beo. Duan
N.G
V. O'Rei
Shepheard
V.G
Boo
Vegetable Matter in Wool Trade Impacts Australian Exports
Fragmented old report notes vegetable matter in wool rising costs for makers of worsted and cloth. It cites international committees examining the issue, with aims to reduce waste and protect wool exporters in Australia during the late 1900s. The piece mentions price effects and calls for policy response to safeguard industry profits.
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Australia
Enio
Australis
Australasia
Mmaval
Beadford
Commot
Rome
Marcy
The Geraltton Election Candidate Letter
Gentham Cochranes Perth 28 June 1908 expresses thanks for support and outlines a platform centred on industrial expansion, decentralisation, and partnership with North and Fremantle. He pledges to organize in Parliament and form a decentralisation party while appealing to influential figures and long-time residents for backing.
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Mymil
Decentraliensica
Perth
Fremantle
Noanpepore
Gentham
Cochrane
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MR. Deakin
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Rous
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Bomerern
Howe
Lambsed Park
Oliver's Clothing Company Atfitterr
Hosiers
W. Wineberg
Geraldton and
Victoria District
Aes
Lene P. M. Sthggall
Mde Ramen
Inc
Oswell’s
Frank Green & Co
Durlacher Street
Clinale
Bolbrook
Dee An
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Boot Palace
Stephen Seith
W. B. Armitage, Proprister
J. J. Ryan
Marike Terrace
Colline-drest
Mania Tmairs
Geraldtol
Public Works Department
Metters’ Patent
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A. FE. Clarke
Otkcar
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Masme Terres
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