Australia Federation Sets Apprenticeship Wage Claim
Telegrams report the Federation of Australia drawing up a wage claim for shop assistants and wardens employees. The proposal, likely to be settled by the Federal Arbitration Court next week, has broad agreement across Victoria New South Wales Queensland and South Australia. The plan sets weekly rates by apprenticeship year including a base of 30 shillings for the first year and progressive pay scales through the third year with junior rates specified.
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Sydney
Federation of Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
South Au-tre
Seni
Imprisoned Man Referred To in New South Wales Case
A West Australia matter notes P F hgee, imprisoned seven days, as a disorderly parent. The NSW record shows multiple prior sentences, with the accused facing two months and three months imprisonment on separate charges, including additional prior conduct and confessions.
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Ian
P.fhgeee
Ilia
New South Wales
Aieynys
Porth
Fogce
Lin
Ha Bern
Perth Slichh Case: Man Commits Suicide in Perth Building
George McCall a 38-year-old single man and caretaker at a neural building on St George's Terrace shot himself with a single barrel breech loading gun at the rear of the Commercial Union Buildings just before 5 am. T. C Birdment found him dying with part of his head blown away. McColl had recently faced drunkenness charges and had written to his step-brother saying he was tired of life. He died before help arrived.
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Perth
W. Percy George McCall
St. George's Terrace
Forrest and Weld Chambse
Commercal Union
T. C Birdment
McGoll
Trans
McColl
Decsased
The Dreadnought Idea and Imperial Policy Debate
A garbled dispatch discusses an offer to lay before Imperial authorities and a Prime Minister's push to evict the government. It notes a New Zealand city showing resolve to demonstrate loyalty to the Empire and the world’s strategic balance, amid unclear details about the proposal.
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Wellington
Pune
New Zealand
The Produce Markets
The fragment notes market pricing for Perth in June, mentioning produce rates such as wheat at 4s 10 4d per ton and other price references. Names, dates, and full details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the item records historical market quotes and agricultural pricing.
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Perth
Proposed International Customs Conference Considered
Federal affairs discussion notes Milbourne on June 9 regarding a possible international customs conference to harmonize forms, aid defense, and align with various administrations. The plan envisions advisory input from eminent authorities and coordination with the Board of Trade and other officials.
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Milbourne
Commonwealth
Empire's future bind grows as dominions unite
Lonion reports at the Imperial Press Conference luncheon in Wenday highlight a strengthening colonial spirit among Australians New Zealanders and Canadians. Speakers foresee closer ties and a grander empire built on shared pride and a vast family of nations.
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Lonion
House of Commons
Wenday
J. W. Kirwan
Kaloorlig Miner
Immanuel
Australia to Send Foxton to Naval Conference
The Cabinet selected Colonel Foxton to represent Australia at the Imperial Defence Conference in London. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of this representation and noted difficulties over granting a pairing for Foxton due to parliamentary rules. A related exchange between Senator Pearce and Millen discussed future travel and pairing for the Defence Conference.
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Foxton
Imlis Weekin-Cook
Australia
Paxton
Vale
Pearce
Millen
Biggland
Vorre
Senate Millen
Senstor
Ae 1
Shell
England
Sydney
Deasin
Lord Rosebery Speech Draws Mixed German Press
The German newspapers publish bitter comments on Lord Rosebery’s remarks at the Imperial Peace Conference banquet. The Voxsitheme Zeitung mocks Britain as persecuted, while the New York Times notes limits on war fears. The Morning Post hints at Prime Minister Austin’s restraint, urging a calm, prudent approach.
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Lindon
Lane
Lord Rosebery
Voxsithene Zeitung
New York Times
Lond Roebery
Kainer
Rosberw
London
Lord Raachery
Aaquith
Suffragettes Inscribe Prime Minister Portrait in London
In London on June 9 suffragettes placarded a portrait of Prime Minister H. H. Asquith with the inscription Voter for women, protesting for suffrage rights. The act underscores ongoing campaign pressure in Britain.
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London
Me. Asquith
Australia Wins by Wickets in London Test
The Australian Eleven achieved a good recovery and won by a margin of wickets in London. Key players include Trumper and Newman with notable dismissals by Adewellyn Llewellyn and Newman. The innings totals show Australia posting 106 in the first, followed by second innings performance with W. Trumper and others contributing.
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London
Dun
Australia
Hampshire
Trumper
Newman
Adewellyn ‘ Bardsby
Llewellyn
S Noble
Armstrong
Llewell Gregory
McAlister
Personal Items and Staff Moves in Geraldton Bank Scene
Local bank news notes Mr E B Farrand leaving Geraldton for the Hay branch by tomorrow morning’s train. He is remembered for rowing, cricket, tennis, and music. His successor appears to be Mr Glynn, with Mr Baldwinson and staff planning a send-off. Funeral rites mark the passing of Mr Thos Speedy, a district resident of 50 years.
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Union Bank
Hay
N.S.W
Geraldton
Farrand
Aly
Ferrand
Svire
Geraldton-Northampton
Greenough
C.R. Partridge
Snow
Counncillor
View
J. Urok
Wi Lowe
Australia to win if wicket steady says Somerset observer
Somerset notes Australia should win comfortably on a good wicket while praising their strong batting and medium pace bowlers. The writer concedes weather influenced Hampshire results and predicts Australia will prevail with proper conditions. A fragmented Perth note mentions two suicides attributed to work stress and financial worries.
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Somerset
Yorkshirr
Surrey
Kent
Hampshire
Australia
Perth Arcade Opens Amid Frontage Boom and Theatre News
Our Perth Letter notes the new arcade between Hay Street and Murray Street, boasting the longest frontage in town and extensive stock display. It also covers a busy week at Theatre Royal with the comedy A Bachelor’s Honeymoon, crowding the pit and praise for Grace Palotta and Fingh Ward. Fremantle dock finances, civil service pay talks, and upcoming entertainments including Olympia skating rink and Sailor Jack show.
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Hay-street
Murray-street
Heird
Hay Street
Theatre Royal
Vivian
Lister
Drennen
Palotto
Fingh Ward
Celia Ghiloni
Grace Palotta
Perth
King’s Theatre
Fremantle
Olympia
Freman
Geraldton
Saty
Turf Racing Notes From Kalgoorlie Day Paper
Kalgoorlie Day reports full wing weights and results from the Solden Mile and Anniversary Handicap. Horses mentioned include Flora Mac, Wheelarra, Stirling, Prominence, Saltille, Percival, Thackeray, Fop, Ringo, Haweaki, Crowfoot, Hurley Bacley, Phonograph, Treawith, Shot Silk, and Candidate. Odds or placings tied to multiple runners appear, with handicaps and weights listed in the fragmentary record.
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Solden
Haurebi
Flora Mac
Wheelarra
Stirling
Saltille
Percival
Thackeray
Fop
Ringo
Macove
Vbaniles
Haweaki
Wheelares
Crowfoot
Hurley Bacley
Disorderly Conduct At Police Court Case Summary
In a Police Court session, Sarah Boyrin of Greenough Road faced a disorderly conduct charge after an incident at six p.m. Monday. She was admonished, warned about liquor influence, and fined ten shillings in default of distress, plus three days’ imprisonment. A separate disturbance case on Dur lachewetred on the 5th was found not guilty. Constable Allandon testified about a crowd of 100 to 150 people. in response to a threat to lock her up, she swore at him and a cab dropped into a gutter. she was partly intoxicated and cautioned, ordered to pay costs, and 24 hours’ imprisonment ensued if default. Further details show mixed behavior and cautions issued.
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Sarah Boyrin
Greenough
Forrester
Hee
Ereemasonk
Allandon
Joe
Gee
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