Titanic Inquiry Ends Evidence Phase on Captain's Duty
London June 26 The Titanic disaster inquiry commissions has finished taking evidence and begun counsel addresses The defense by Sir R Finlay for White Star Line contends the captain did not abdicate duty to defer to Mr Ismay The evidence did not aim to record paceage and no ground to claim more lives could have been saved if Jimmy had refused lifeboat entry
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London
R. Finlay
White Star Vine
Ismay
Jimmy
Industrial unrest debated at Industrial Council meeting
In England the Industrial Council session examined causes of labour disturbances. Ye Worthers' representatives testified. Mr Bell asserted the right to strike must prevail regardless of arbitration. In New York a Democratic Convention in Baltimore split on selecting a presidential nominee chair with Parker defeating Bryan 70 to 50.
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London
Industrial Council
Bell
New York
Baltimore
Junige Parker
Mr. Bryan
Tee Ase Polotment
Judge Parker
Boxing Offer To Johnson In Australia 1914 Bid
James MacIntosh writes to Jack Johnson offering a six thousand pound tour purse for 1914 Australia fights. The plan includes August fixtures with Cofforth managed events and possible opponents such as Burns and Keuffman. Langford and Spbeon are speculated as potential names for the second offer in undecided terms.
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Cofforth
Tommy Burns
Boxing in France Produces Raucous Free Fight Round
In Dieppe a chaotic match between Kauss and Carl Carpentier drew four spectators into a near brawl as Carpentier battled to free himself. The scene escalated when Carpentier forced out of the ring and knocked De Camps over the ropes. Officials and onlookers surged into the ring as security restored order amid the uproar.
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Dieppe
Kauss
Carl Carpentier
Klaas
Josilog
Carpentier
Bernard Best Everaden
Inter
Everaden
Maltrot
Road to Heaven Show At Jules Theatre Delights Local Readers
Garrison Co presents a special item titled The Road to Heaven on Saturday with readers invited to attend next Saturday evening. Stocked with films Picturesque Brittany and Desem examples, the program promises a rich entertainment night at the Coliseum with class fashion via new dress fabrics and fabrics on sale.
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Jules Teade
Heaven
House Debates Silence World Figures Over Tea Break Incident
Telegrams from June 26 report continued confidence motion in the House. Hughes made a remark about a pig to Kelly before withdrawing it. Page sought tea and a reply to Hughes. Frazer urged employees to go to the Arbitration Court and cautioned restraint against extremes.
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Deloursie
House of Representatives Veeday
Mr. Hughes
Kelly
Hughes
Page
Chanceber
Frazer
Government Plans State Karri Timber Industry and Rail Sleepers
W A government plans to reserve karri timber for state use to back railway construction. Minister for Works W D Johnson outlined proposals to build mills to manufacture power shed sleepers and to make karri a state enterprise rather than privatize exploitation.
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Perth
Denmark
Frantland
W. D. Johnson
Karri
New South Waley
Geraldton Town Council Discusses New Member and Recreation Ground
The Geraldton Town Council welcomes Dr. J H Clarke as East Ward representative succeeding Sir B W Dooley. A report on Recreation Ground improvements was debated, with clashes over gate repairs and fence replacement. The council urged action through the solicitor if Meadowcroft’s actions continued, and considered several proposed enhancements including a new urinal and stable roof.
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8. M. Puller
Geraldton
JH. Clarke
B. W. Dooley
C. Clarke
Flogsitgut
Dr. Gardner
Mradowcroft
Meadowcraft
Megdowcralt
Pki
Local Council Approves Fire Brigade Funding and Town Works
The council endorsed committee recommendations including a new stable area, seating from the scoring board, shifted dressing rooms near the grand stand, and sleeper steps. Fire Brigades Board contributions were discussed with totals rising from £148 12s to £209, and plans to erect an up to date station in Ger Ailton were considered. A town lot subdivision for Mrs. Bary Herwert was approved with cautions about building placement. The bylaws were to be revised and published after final checks.
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Kempton
Brede
Fire Brigades Board
Tee
Bauer
Cr. Bartlett
Ger- Ailton
Gardner
Bary Herwert
Mt Lbe
Howe
Cr. Rede
Agricultural notes on rainfall and crop yields in New South Wales
In the April Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales Str H Roos reports that crops can be profitable with less rainfall than previously thought. Experimental plots at Wyelong and Deniliquin show high yields despite low total rainfall, due to soil moisture conservation and careful cultivation. Australia’s climate is described as remarkable with curious natural scenes noted alongside an advertisement for boys' tweed sailor suits.
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Wyslong
Thorolghly
Geraldton Health Board Meets Over Doctor's Remarks
A Geraldton Board of Health meeting discusses a doctor’s remarks on sanitary conditions. Dr Macmorran defends his report while the mayor and officers consider a inspection committee to improve public health and reporting. The exchange includes apologies and calls for accountability.
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Geraldton
Sunday Times
Samay Times
A. H. Mul
Macmorran
Roy Re Aetter
Cterkeld
Freemasons Hotel Drink Menu Fragments
Fragments list beverages including Buchanan's Black and White Special 8 Freemason's pec Polly Botries 20 brandy Jules Freres French beer Swan Ale Globe Ale with unclear quantities or context. The readable names suggest a hotel drink menu or tavern catalog.
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Buchanan
Freemason
Polly Botries
Jules Freres
Beer Swan Ale
Globe Ale
Committee to Inspect Quarterly With Doctor Then Full Board
The committee was advised to inspect with the doctor every three months. It was decided the whole Board should serve as the committee with the first inspection set for Friday July 5th. The Town Clerk proposed monthly reports after notices entered the office. Dr Macmorran said he would be pleased to agree to the arrangement.
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Vr. Bartlett
Macmorran Agate
Macmurran
Sander
Bartlett
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