Budget pledge on Irish pubs and Welsh Church Bill
London reports Mr Lloyd George pledged in the House of Commons to re consider proposals on Irish pub licensing and to take up the Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill as the first measure of 1910 after extended debates and threats of revolt. The Prime Minister promised the bill would pass through all stages in the Commons.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Ireland
Asquith
German Navy Leader Seeks Stronger Fleet in Potsdam
Admiral von Keister told the Potsdam rally that Germany must be the second strongest naval power in Europe and strengthen the fleet to protect the Fatherland's economic interests. Meantime in London mobilisation was ordered at Aldershot, with the entire command in marching order within six hours. Lieutenant Shackleton received numerous telegrams of congratulations and the Hubbard Gold Medal was awarded to him by the United States Geographical Society.
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London
von Keister
Randeburg
German Navy League
Potsdam
Germany
Meer
Kyiner
Aldershot
Smith Dorrien
Shackleton
Collins
Australia
United States
Hubbard
Nal Geographical Society
Australia’s Offer Questioned in Commons Debate
In parliament, Keir Hardie pressed Asquith on delaying final acceptance of the Dreadnought offer until after Australia’s looming general elections. The Prime Minister affirmed no pledge to rush action and noted discussions would take place at the Imperial Defence Conference.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Keir Hardie
Labor
Hardie
Australian Labor Party
Australia
Imperial
Commonwealth
German Tax Proposals Rejected by Chancellor
Pereren PROPOSALS REJECTED for a new inheritaner tax and increased stamp duty on bonds and transfers. Berlin merchants protest concessions to agriculturists as conservatives push exports and coal taxes canceling milling levies and real estate policy changes.
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Tondon
von Bulge
Berlin
Canton Hankau Railway Financial Arrangements
A fragment reports a March arrangement among British German and French groups to fund the Canton Hankau railway with a loan. It notes American intervention claiming by 1906 Franco-British groups reserved an option for American capitalists to participate in Chinese railway loans and potential extraction of rights.
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London
Canton-Hankaw
America
Government Withholds Canton Hen Kay Joan Ratification
Government withholds ratification of the Canton Hen Kay Joan. Arrangements are now in place to enable American participation.
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Kay Joan
Peatrees
Prince Eulenberg Bail Cut to Twenty Five Thousand Pounds
Berlin authorities reduced Prince Eulenberg bail to £25 000 or immediate arrest. The prince awaits trial on perjury charges and reportedly made an unauthorized trip from Berlin to Unetin, a fashionable bathing place in Austria.
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Berlin
Prince Eulenberg
Unetin
Aaetri
Australian Eleven Triumph in Second Test Victory
The Australians secure a brilliant victory in the second test by nine wickets powered by Armstrong bowling. Ransford starred with the bat for Australia, while England struggles under pressure and weather conditions affect the game.
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London
Ravalord
Englam
Armstrong
England
Mies
Finglish
Yorkshire
Lancashire
The Produce Markets Update From Melbourne Era
The latest market notes list Perth-Chag at £4 with no oats or wheat available. Adelaide-Wheat at 48rd, Melbourne Wheat priced at 5S to 54 4. No further commodities noted in this brief.
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Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Personal items and visits noted in Geraldton area
Mrs. George Beesen celebrated her birthday and received many congratulations. Mr A G Swinburne, chairman/directors of the focal gas company, will arrive in Geraldton tomorrow. The Minister for Mines accompanied by Mr Walker MLA visited Kurnalpl and Kanawha yesterday. Several repatations were received at those ends and the party headed toward Dulong.
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George Beesen
A. G. Swinburne
Focal Gas Company
Geraldton
Midnight Tragedy in Hyde Park Sparks Suspected Double Fatality
A night in Hyde Park ends in a suspected murder suicide. A young man, possibly Robert Moray, shot Agnes Brickshaye a waitress at Surrey Hotel, then shot himself. A passing woman cried for help as shots rang out, sending the victim to Sydney Hospital and leaving the shooter dead from a head wound.
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Sydovy
Jane
Robert Moray
Agnes
Brickshaye
Surrey
Ringwheel
Wimesll
Sydney
Tram Collision Near Balwatn Injures Five Passengers
A double vehicle crash occurred en route from Abbotsford to the city at Balmai Lyopypinis place. Five passengers were injured. one car was smashed to splinters and others thrown against woodwork. Mrs Meyer of Leivhardt and Mrs Langridge of Moore Park suffered head injuries and were taken to Prince Alfred Hospital.
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Abbotsford
Ivichardt
Sitywards
Balmai Lyopypinis Place
Uenight
Meyer
Leivhardt
Langridge
Moore‘ Park
Prinee Alfred
Ample Offenders Act Plea In Western Case
Kulgoortie and William McCarthy aged 9 pleaded guilty at Norseman to stealing a gold ring valued at 1 dollar, property of Joby McEnroy. They were discharged under the First Offenders Act. Albany drowning case recognised a dangerous jetty near the Ronie steamer. Richard Crabtree drowned. Henry Me ride entered water to help and was praised for gallantry. Two others fell from the jetty. they were saved.
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Kulgoortie
Willian, McCarthy
Am Apellat
Norseman
Atolen
Joby McEnroy
Miner Harry Bawten Shoots Self Near Lady Alice Mine
In Adelaide reports from the Northern Territory say miner Harry Bawten, about 30, arrived from West Australia, traveled from Cobrawarra to Falmerston and shot himself near the Lady Alice mine a few miles south of Pine Creek, ending his personal crisis.
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Adelaide
Inok
Harry Bawten
Lady Alice
Northern Territory
West Australia
Cobrawarra
Falmerston
Pine Creek
NZ Parliament Debates Compulsory Military Training Costs
In Wellington, Mr. James Allen advocates compulsory military training suggesting annual costs of £387,100 without pay and £221,209 with pay. He notes the scheme would require long term funding and aims for a trained force by the twelfth year reaching about 82,000 personnel.
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Wellington
Sune
James Allen
Premier Captain Evans to resign and advise successor
In Tasmania Tobari June VI, Premier Captain Evans will submit his resignation to the Acting Governor tomorrow and will propose sending Sir Elliot Lewis as the replacement. The state plans include a 000 ton designation with six barracks and field training grounds.
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Tobari
Evans
Elliot Lewis
Federal Cabinet Debates on Finances After Turmoil
The Melbonene cabinet staged discussions on departmental finances amid ongoing financial strain. Prime Minister and ministers debated expenditure matters, with limited progress and substantial information still awaiting review. Officials cautioned against premature disclosure of the nature of issues.
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Iise
Deakin
Premier Conference Topic At Issue With Protec tion
Mr Ikukin stated today that no correspondence had passed in time for meeting on the New Protec tion and the proposed Premiers Conference. He noted delays in communication and stressed the need for prompt action to advance discussions.
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Ikukin
Enoeting
Firemen's Complaints in Atellen Sea Strike Case
Fireman Francis Meiumess testifies aboard the Jef New York describing scarce clothing and food aboard the vessel during a strike. Crew reports being kept on board by two black sailors. arrangements for clothing and meals at various ports are noted. Defendants claim intent to resume work and some say they were compelled to sign, leading to a verdict of imprisonment with hard labor though sustenance terms unsettled.
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Atellen
Strachearn
Francis Meiumess
Firathiowen
New York
Norfolk Island
St. Vincent
Banbury
Hitian Chow
The Grand National Discovery Near Peak Fill
A report from Day Dawn notes a discovery north of Peak Fill during mining work. Parcels of specimens and china were sent to the Mines Department for analysis to determine the discovery's distance from a railway and potential value. The prospector claims significant alum deposits and suggests thousands of tons could be quarried.
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Apedimens
China
Mines Department
Midland Hallway Carriages Ladies Seriously Inconvenienced
A Midland railway petition complains of severe discomfort for women travelers due to lack of lavatories and poor station provisions. Petitioners urge government action to end cruelties and ensure proper treatment, comparing neglect to animal cruelty and calling for immediate reforms.
Middleton Benevolent Fund Pledge Letter to Stop Boxes
A letter from Mr and Mrs E T Middleton urges stopping the Middleton boxes in future fundraisers and requests the fund be a permanent Benevolent Fund. They note the town’s charity strain and propose redirecting future benefits to the established fund, hoping others will contribute as the first donors.
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Tex
Middleton
Manny
W Ho
E, T, Middleton
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O.K. Tea
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He Lobe
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Temler
Slobe Brewery
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Renava- Ligue Aml
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F. L. Stronach
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Sirest
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Greenough
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Bartlett
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Desire
Mire. Carr
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