Train Collision in Thick Melbourne Fog Kills Five
A fog bound Melbourne wreck at Richmond station involved trains from Brighton and Eleterowick. Five men, one boy, and others injured as carriages telescoped, with investigators blaming signals and fog. Railway staff face inquiry, damage estimated toward tens of thousands of pounds.
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Commonwealth and States Financial Relations Bill schedule
The bill outlines how funds are to be deducted from payments to states for the year ending June 30 1911. New South Wales £178,073 Victoria £143,002 Queensland £63,788 South Australia £90,520 Western Australia £20,13 Tasmania £13,905 total £450,000.
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Hall Iean
New South Wakee
Victoria
Queensland
Routh Australia
West Australia
Tammania
Tramway workers dispute over overtime payments in Perth
In West Australia Perth on July 19 a statement from the Secretary of the Tramway Progress Union dismissed new development claims. The figures refer to overtime owed to workers during a recent period and stress that individual employees have not been properly considered by management in the ongoing dispute since the industrial talks began.
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Tramway
Caleta
Sterriery
Eim- Plogress Trion Dimlossd
Uniat
Arbitration Award Sets Wages at Two Pounds Weekly
The arbitration panel today issued its award for the breed car fees case. It sets fifty four hours’ labor including loading and unloading but excludes time for news and to constitute a week’s work. Minimum wage fixed at £2 per week. In the painting industry the award provides 48 hours a week at 5s 6d per hour.
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Coust
Siguwritere
Billiard Score Dispute Between Lindram and Roberta
Reading of a fragmented billiards match shows Lindram with 3000 points and Roberta at 3701. The stated total match score appears as 18 090, with unclear references to STH and A1 G. Serretacyeap.
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Roberta
Boerta
G. Serretacyeap
Jockey Club Names New Secretary in Australia
The Australian Jockey Club considers applications for secretary after Mr Gibborm's resignation and appoints Mr Charles Cropper of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, with a salary around £500.
Wr. Haeslock Wilson criticizes government over Chinese migrants
London July 13 Wr Haeslock Wilson general secretary of the Nations Seamen Union told a meeting at Poplar that the government is hypocritical for condemning Chinese in South Africa while allowing Chinese into Britain. He urged action against perceived racial degradation and demanded parliamentary consideration for a deputation on July 3.
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Wr. Haeslock Wilson
The
Nations Seamen's Union
Seammat Poplar
South Africa
Great Stitein
Booth Afric
Thigl
Great Britain
Seamen's Union
Felderstrom
Buxton
Imat
Asquith Speech Stirring Anglo German Armament Talk
In Louttab and the North German Gazette reports, the German press reacts to Mr Amals royal speech on naval matters. They expect the Reichstag to support limiting moral armaments and foresee improved Anglo German relations. The Vienna paper notes Austria's first dreadnought to be ready by autumn 1913.
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Tha
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Berlin
Amal
Ole Ravernment
Reichstag
Snch
Prare
Alresh
Vienna
Japan Renounces German Japanese Commercial Treaties
London July 18 Japan renounces the German Japanese treaty for commerce and navigation and the consular treaty of 1890, withdraws from tariff arrangements, and signals termination of all commercial treaties with European powers including Great Britain. The Frankfurter Zeitung weighs prospects of German commercial treaties and warns Britain faces worse outcomes.
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London
Japan
Big New York blaze and odd local notices
A chaotic text mix reports a large fire in New York Harbor with damage estimated at £500,000. It also mentions Tommy seeking funds for a cricket club and a deaf father quipping. Additional fragments reference Kadina Moon etc and odd local notices, with unclear context and stray prices.
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New York Harbor
Mount Magnet Sandstone Railway Opening Celebration
The Mount Magnet to Sandstone railway opening drew Western Australia’s elite, with Governor Sir Gerald Strickland and Acting-Premier Frank Wilson among the visitors. The Sandstone gathering praised state development, miners urged better telecommunication, and local officials and MPs toasted the project and its regional promise.
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Frank Wilson
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Walcoming Ouch & Representative Company
Lewan
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Beigua
Ravernor
Magnet
Newson
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Teen Howe
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Nancon
Metira
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Bath
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Troy
Magart
Murchison
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Urch
Cue
Threadgold
Midland Railway
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Varry
Australia
Commonwealth
CT. Association
Celebrations at Sandstone Open New Railway Line
Gray skies and bunting greeted the crowds as the railway at Sandstone was officially opened. Governor and officials arrived to inspect the line, a ribbon was cut, the National Anthem played, and cheers rang out. The ceremony included speeches by Sir Queenld Strick j and Wax, with hopes that new facilities would boost life in Sandstone and surrounding districts. The day featured children's sports and a football match.
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Qeenld Strick
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Oun
Kalgoorlie
Riley
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Personal items note transfer of mining figures to New Zealand
The notice recalls J. We Mayfield linked to early Gelds mining and Ras Geld’s Cue Ona and Lady Shenton roles. It mentions HJ. Aucell leaving Geraldton for Gisborne New Zealand and Kunsell taking important posts there. Geraldton Guardian subscriptions and a musical bindery offer are also referenced.
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Dalgety and Co
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Gisborne
New Zealand
Geraldton
Kunsell
Mad King Otto of Bavaria described in diplomatic notes
A Victorian era exploration recounts King Otto of Bavaria as a feeble yet pompously cared for ruler. Diplomatic sources note his long imprisonment in a castle, insomnia, aversion to soap and water, and a palace filled with art. He is depicted amid court intrigue led by Marshal Redwis and a chattering habit of Verdi operas.
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Spain
Bhaly
The Music Martyr Comes Home to Fond Welcome
A young pianist, barely out of his teens, returns from a year abroad after sponsored study and concert tours. His mother, joyous yet shaken, greets him at the station, crying out in sorrow and pride as she learns of the sacrifices behind his success.
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Aha
Henry
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