Oroya Sequel: Drift Risk As Shaft Breaks Near Ushant
The RM Oroya homebound from Australia broke its intermediate crank shaft off Ushant, three hours of helplessness followed before temporary repairs. The ship was taken to Plymouth where passengers descended and the vessel remains. Winds pushed her seaward, risking rocks if the break had happened earlier.
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London
RM. Oroya
Australia
Ushant
English Channel
Plymouth
Return of Mr. J. Chamberlain in weakened condition
London report states Mr. J. Chamberlain arrived by rail in a sadly weakened condition while greeting crowds at the station. He walked with a friend’s assistance and a staff, showing limited acknowledgment of cheers. Family later said he improved and that recovery is slow but steady.
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London
Mr. J. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Chanderlain
Austen Chamberlain
The Lost War Balloonists
The King expressed grief for Lieuts Caulfield and Leslie missing from the war balloon. The craft drifted near the ground in Dorsetshire with officers likely slipping to earth on a rope. No anchor crew aboard. coronauts urged locals to seize the rope as the balloon sailed seaward.
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London
Caulfield and
Leslie
Dorsetshire
Winterboru Abbas
Lord Milner Criticised by Lord Carrington
London June 3 Earl Carrington speaking at Hford criticised Lord Milner over his speech declaring Great Britain transferred the Transvaal to a racial party. Carrington urged all Englishmen to read the report with pain and said a responsible statesman had charged the Government unfairly.
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London
Earl Carrington
Hford
Lord Milner
Great Brita
Transvaal
Lord Carrington
Eet
Fete in Rome Sees Ballon Strike. Captain Ulreth Killed
During the National Fete in Rome a military balloon was struck by lightning. Aeronaut Captain Ulreth was killed in the incident.
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London
Rome
Ulreth
Marriage at Christ Church Ends Wannah Marsh Union
Auction-like notes record wheat and coal prices in London with Australian shipments and copper spot values. At Christ Church this afternoon Miss Wannah Marsh, second daughter of Mr D Marsh, married Mr AL D Tanks of Yalguo in a simple ceremony.
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London
Christ Church
Wannah Marsh
Mr. D. Marsh
AL D. Tanks
Yalguo
Colonel Riccardo Injured In Hunting Field Accident
Melbourne June 3 Colonel Riccardo formerly Commandant in Western Australia was seriously injured while hunting. He was thrown from his horse and struck his head on a stump. He lies in Dr Ryan's hospital in critical condition.
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Melbourne
Riccardo
W.A
Repatriated Australians Reach Sea Return
Information confirms the ship Cycle departed Capetown carrying 675 Australians seeking home. Officials report safe transit and expected arrival details forthcoming.
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Melbourne
Capetown
Premiers' Conference Action and Debts Transfer Stance
Sydney reports on the Premiers Conference held on June 3. A motion by Mr. Moore to remove import restrictions on crews for pearling vessels was negatived. Mr. Carruthers' motion opposing transfer of the Northern Territory to the Commonwealth was carried by three to two. Sir John Forrest expressed satisfaction with the outcomes but lamented the lack of a favorable decision on transferring state debts to the Commonwealth.
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Sydney
Moore
Carruthers
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
John Forrest
North-West Bore Party Encounters Native Raids
Wyndham June 3 reports the Government bore party facing repeated raids by natives. Camps are under strict guard to safeguard the lives of the party as tensions rise in the region.
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Wyndham
Timber Trouble Negotiations Reach Union Review
Negotiations between Mr Teesdale and Mr M Neill with Messrs Pearce and Ryan continued as Millars proposed terms are set to be reviewed by the Amalgamated Labourers Union executive. The union asked for a minimum wage of 7s 6d to 9s per day plus concessions on stores housing and hospital fees. Millars rejected the wage mix and a cost of production basis. Engineers' Society has begun proceedings against Millars for a lockout. Yarloop workers hear of a probable settlement but remain determined to hold out.
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Perth
Teesdale
M‘neill
Millars
Engineers’ Society
Millars’ Company
Yarloop
Australian visitor asleep through Frisea quake
An Australian guest in Frisea slept through a great earthquake and awoke to a wrecked apartment. He surveyed plaster lumps on his chest, then met a weeping housekeeper who lamented the disaster as he prepared to face the aftermath with the line Say no more, pay for everything.
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Frisea
Licensing Court Grants Transfers and Wayside License
In Mullewa Frank Combe’s transfer at Railway Hotel was granted. William Kitching at Geraldton’s Murchison Inn had an application granted after noting required alterations, with brick reconstruction discussed. Arthur Henry Jensen of Pindar received a wayside license for a new house. licensing contingent on nine month completion, water supply, tanks, and health-compliant sanitation with bonds. Robert Wallace Walkaway licenses withdrawn. court adjourned to Tuesday the 18th.
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Frank Combe
Mullewa
A. Tl. du Boulay
William Kitching
Murchison Inn
Geraldton
A. TY. Mills
Sergt. Connor
Mills
Health Board
Arthur Henry Jensen
Pindar
Mr. du Boulay
F. E. Davis
T. L. Brown
Board of Health Regulations
Jensen
Sub centre planned for St Johns Ambulance in Geraldton
W Floyd Shannon of Shannock Hotel writes June 4 1907 that a Geraldton sub centre for St John s Ambulance is being formed with Dr Macmorran to give lectures. He asks those intending to support the project to send their names and promises details will follow.
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Geraldton
May rains boost local wheat but wreck roads
During May heavy rains improved wheat growth in East Chapman yet worsened roads. The Royal mail route near the river at West’s requires repairs after near misses. Land tax funds haven’t benefited the area and woodbine Narra Tarra road remains blocked by fallen trees and overgrowth.
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West
Woodbine
Narra Tarra
The Pocket Watch Mystery and a Rope That Shrinks
A tale recalls Lord Russell accused of theft when a watch vanished. In a crowded theatre he suspects a culprit behind him and seeks the box office search. Reaching for the watch he finds only a snuff-box, prompting a confession and a lesson on appearances and honesty. Also a curious note on a rope that wets and expands.
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Lord Russell
Killowen
Russell
Grocers Bags and Wrapping Materials Sold Here
Wholesale and retail stock of bags wrapping grease proof papers cord and related items available through Constantine and Gardner.
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Constantine and Gardner
Pria
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R.M.S. Oroya
J. Chamberlain
Edward
North-West Bore Party
Messrs
W. A. G. Walter
R.ml
R. KE. Morrell
I. A. Kidd
J’i.p
St. John’s Ambulance
East Chapman
Frank Green & CO
R. Darling
Wyandotte
Avpress
Durlacher
Wineberg’s
Kri «Sk Fig
Wineberg
Gerald
Marine Terrace
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