Cables Criticisms By Military Experts
London, February 28 Major-General Pole-Carew, retired due to gout, harshly criticises Mr Haldane's army reorganisation scheme. He says it is merely calling old things by new names, reducing artillery and infantry while offering no substitutes. Other officers, including Colonel Vincent, foresee the volunteer force scheme failing and expect a return to conscription to sustain the army.
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London
Pole-Carew
Haldane
Vincent
War Office
Attempt on Grand Duke Nicholas in Russia
London reports a dynamite bomb found on a railway near St Petersburg. The blast was aimed at Grand Duke Nicholas as his train departed from Tsarskoye Selo. A youth, an Imperial Railway Engineer, used a skeleton key to reach the Royal station and fled. The incident prompts the Grand Duke to miss a state speech in the capital.
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London
St. Petersburg
Yeaterday
Nicholas
Aeerko Selo
Nichols
Royal Railway Station
Txarkoye Selo
Dresert
Imperial Railway Engineers
Aleigh
Conan
Jamaica Disaster Aid Draws Distant Assurances
The Imperial Government agreed to lend Jamaica £1,000,000 for Kingston rebuilding but offered no further assurances to the victims. The decision drew criticism as funds and support appeared limited, leaving many residents in distress awaiting concrete relief measures.
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London
Kingston
Meningitis Surge Reported in Glasgow Hospitals
One hundred and over cases of cerebrospinal meningitis are in Glasgow hospitals with six additional deaths recorded. The city health authorities warn of continued spread and urge prompt medical attention.
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London
Glasgow
Transvaal Premier Urges Peace and Prosperity
In a letter to Het Volk, Touin Botha the Premier of the Transvaal expresses hope that the new legislature and administration will promote peace prosperity and contentment among the entire population.
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London
Touin Botha
Transvaal
The
Het Volk
Australian Mail Service Debenture Funding Discussed
The Shipping Gazette reports the Australian Mail line funding through debenture capital and possible government guarantees if no other method exists. It notes surprise at Mrs Auntie Chapman's PortmanteauGeneral allegation and mentions opponents being tied to the syndicate and retirement of other group members.
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London
Shipping Gazette
Atatra
Commonwealth
Auntie Chapman
Othr Ghus
Government denial of mail syndicate debenture plan
In Melbourne on February 28 Prime Minister Deakin rejected claims that the government was approached to guarantee the mail syndicate debentures. A recent Argus report suggested a government hitch and private credit pledge, but Deakin said nothing improper occurred and the Ministry had not faced a contract collapse.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Deakin
Grand Star Company Opens with Noted Australian Cast
Grand Star Company launches its career with a concert in the Masonic Hall on Monday night. Star pianist Mr Luppie heat, soprano Miss Jean Hicks, tenor Signor Pocorini, and performers Ada Hight Leah Archer and Jack Willis headline a varied program praised for vocal excellence. The Chrono highly regards the company as a strong local attraction sure to draw Geraldton audiences.
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Lupp
Grand Star Company
Masonic Hall
Abel
Luppie Heat
Himeclt
Australia
Geraldton
Jean Hicks
Ada Hight
Feraldsonan
Leah ‘Archer
Signor Pocorini
Jack Willis
Beraldton
Mr. Lupp
Orchard and chrysanthemum notes in Narra Tarra district
The article recounts Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Jupp in Narra Tarra praising an energetic settler's orange and citron orchard. It cites plans for a railway through Chapman, a planned visit by the Premier, and features on chrysanthemum varieties including Japanese forms and colors. It also mentions notable growers Mosers, Bemping, Pocket Lad, Mee, and Mee Neill, with Lady Hopetoun and Beatrice May among the best collections.
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Mitchell
Jupp
Pocket
W. M. Moir
Mee
Neill
Lady Hopetoun
Ann Pockett
Beatrice May
Trade report hints at misread mail affecting China
A garbled report on China trade discusses misinterpretation of letters and terms. It notes a Chinese recipient waiting for American trade goods and mentions curious observations by the Consul about items described with thick leaves and wide holes.
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China
United States
Naonkin
Saya
Ubocu
Unclear Federal Labour Congress Session Motion
An excerpt reports that Melbourne Fah notes a Federal Labour Congress sitting that unanimously urges relaxing industrial regulation and granting the federal Parliament authority to regulate industrial matters across states. The fragment references consideration of the federation’s constitution and union alignment.
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Melbourne
Prohibited Immigrants
Eleven firemen were charged today as prohibited immigrants in a district magistrate case. The magistrate, Mr. Lowe, voted to release some but the accused claimed the warning was given too quickly. The Commonwealth Crown Solicitor argued the magistrate lacked power to alter the prior order. Two defendants faced a month in prison while the others were remanded.
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Ing
Dtratner Soemona
Lowe
Commonwealth Crown
Fortune Teller Prosectuted in Melbourne Court Rock
In Melbourne February 34, Rome Perera a Cingalese trance medium was found guilty of attempting to impose on Detectives Mandanamy and Carry by false representations. Several points were reserved for the consideration of the full court.
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Melbourne
Criminal Court
Rome
Rhodes Scholar Adiais Named in 1907 Selection
A 28-year-old man, De Wo Rae, has been chosen for the Rhodes Scholarship. His distinguished career and academic achievements mark him as a leading candidate for the 1907 award.
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Adiais
Rae
Rhodes
Alleged Shooting with Intent At Fremantle Court
At Fremantle Police Court the hearing of Giuseppe Santoronio charged with attempting to shoot Guapare Ttini on February 6 was continued. The informant failed to identify the shooter and could not prove Santoronio was the man at the jetty. Detective Waluhanirli was unable to proceed and the accused was discharged.
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Perth
Fremantle
Guiseppe Santoronomide
Guapare Ttini
Santoromido
Waluhanirli
Kbnita
Methodist Ladies College in Perth motion approved
The Methodist Conference waterday recorded an unanimous agreement on the desirability of establishing a Methodist Ladies' College in Perth. Members discussed plans and potential benefits within the conference proceedings.
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Perth
Perth Police Court Hearing in Baby-Farming Case
In Perth a police court session dealt with a baby-farming case against Mico Mitchell on remand for alleged killing of Ethel Booth and two charges under the Health Act regarding hoarded children. The proceedings were adjourned.
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Perth
Thin
State Revenue Update of Fehrney and Related Esplantitive Totals
State revenue figures show Fehrney with a C2UISS amount and an exploratory C2A6, G8, Manvinie nef of EA908 for the first two months. The total to nt stands at C138 828 for the period.
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Perth
Wreck of the Carnarvon Castle recounted with survivor tale
A damaged account describes the Carnarvon Castle disaster and the survivors. It cites Captain Jones keeping crew disciplined through terror and notes the second mate Roberts showing leadership. Survivors reach Fremantle aboard the first mate’s boat as the dead apprentice Mary Brovinnice, 16, is buried at Busselton. Some crew join other ships.
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Carnarvon Castle
Stuall Houta
Cape Nawhratiate
Penguin
Thunday
Fremantle
Jones
Roberts
Lindaems
Cape Naturauxte
Marry Brovinnice
Busselton
Andorann
Baw
Perth
Progress of Sufferers From Carnarvon Cantley Wreck
The Carnarvon Cantley crew largely recover with aid being organized. The steward Owen El ailing, second mate M Roberts recovering, and shipwrecked passengers receive ongoing relief entertainments and support.
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Perth
Carnarvon Cantley
Owen el
M. Roberts
Rin
Effort to locate a pension for Middletown woman
On the ground that her father served in the revolutionary war, an effort is being made to locate a pension for Mrs Gainsford of Middletown New York who has just celebrated her birthday. Laundry tips note soda must dissolve before washing to prevent yellow stains from soda reacting with wet linen.
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Gainsford
Middletown
New York
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