Botha Accepts Imperial Conference Invitation
London dispatch reports Louis Botha premier of the Transvaal has accepted Lord Elgin’s invitation to attend the Imperial Conference. The cor respondent notes the move may aim to preserve the Union with the Empire while tensions rise over Chinese labour policy. Solomon’s ministry reportedly approved renewing coolie contracts to avert national ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Johannesburg
Standard
Louis Botha
Transvaal
Thaa
Lord Elgin
Botha
Sirichard Solomon
Mr. Botha
Solomon
West Pretoria
Moring
Huge Financial Coup Reported By Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph states that Edward Henry Harriman profitably pushed the Reading Company and Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron price from 114 to 125 on the New York Stock Exchange, earning several million pounds. The Daily Mail claims about 2,000,000 shares were dumped at panic prices before losses mounted in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Edward Henry Harriman
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company
New York Stock Exchange
Daily Mail
Harriman
Pullic
Feeling of Parties Against the Duma Interview with the Czar
At the Duma opening the Right and the Government Party, about one fifth of the House, showed loyalty while the Left Centre stayed quiet. A draft law to curb franchise powers and turn the Duma into a consultative body was reported. The Czar granted an audience to M. Golovin, Duma president, amid hopes for harmony. Golovin is described as a shrewd businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CZAR
London
Duma
Jazt
M. Golovin
Ben
M. Golovin iv
American Shipping Combine Prelude by Morio in New York
The item reports Charles Morio presenting a prelude related to an American Shipping Combine in New York. It outlines early developments and anticipated implications for maritime trade, with emphasis on organizational aims and potential market impact. The summary notes Morio's role and the significance of the combined shipping effort in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Morio
New York
Porio
Rico shipping team forms Atlantic coasting alliance
Rico shipping company completes an Atlantic coasting teamship combine valued at about £16,000,000 and faces the Inman Company in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rico Shipping Company
Inman Company
Rocca Sets Record Break in High-Stake Billiard Match
In a 16700 up contest, Rocca yesterday made a record break of 1269, including 521 sensitive cannons, marking a historic performance in a high-stakes billiard match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rocca
London Market Report with Mixed Commodities
Commercial London market notes from March 6 show grain and metal prices with uncertain terms. Wheat quoted at 308 3d, apot and other items listed with £100 million figures, tin at 126 Od, and ter £102. The listing includes varied oddities such as woot terinos and croaibrodn lire, reflecting a fragmented OCR source.
Dongarra News March 6 Report on Local Events
From Our Own Correspondent Thomas Hughes in Geraldton Hospital recovers after a crush between railway buffers under Dr Hungerford care. Dongarra residents hope for his swift return home. Menara, Pearse and Mitchell push to remove weavers from their flour mill. Local fishermen report fair mullet catches and ready sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hughes
Geraldton Hospital
Hungerford
Dongarra
Higher
Menara
Pearse
Mitchell
Transcontinental Rail Route Outlined by Prime Minister
Adelaide March 7. The Prime Minister arrived yesterday and outlined the proposed transcontinental railway route. It would pass Kalgoorlie and avoid direct competition with coastal shipping, aiming to foster settlement and decent living prospects in the Northern Territory under Commonwealth control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Bere
Kalgoorlie
Deakin
Cormonweath
New South Wales Cricketers Leave for Marmara Trip
Interstate cricket report from Adelaide on March 7 notes the New South Wales team departed for Western Australia today, with players traveling by Marmara to begin the match schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
New South Wales
Cn. Marmara
Western Australia
Ritchie Fined For Riding Midland Train Without Ticket
In Dongarra Police Court Ritchie admitted riding the Midland Company train without a ticket. He was fined 10 shillings and fourpence with costs, in default imprisonment. A Perth boat owner, John Olson, of Westralian, has been reported missing since Sunday, with reports tying his fate to the firm’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermage
J.P
Ritchie
Midland
John Olson
Perth
Boat Owners
Westralian
Sculling Championship Race Offer Declined by Webb Supporters
Sydney on March 7 reports Geo. Towns replied to a cable from W Webb supporters offering a race for the world championship under specified conditions. Webb remains the champion while terms are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Geo. Towns
Monaagy
W. Webb
Melbourne racing results from VRC meeting third day
The third day of the V R C meeting at Melbourne produced clear outcomes. Posiedon won the LocH Plate for weight for age by three lengths, with May King ten to one behind, and dividend movements noted as the May King finished three lengths adrift. Time noted as Brin. 34 e00. The River Handicap saw Kaffirpan and Green Mountain among the reported runners with Mountai Chormannt prominent in results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diulion
Posiedon
King
Botting
Geraldton South Side Eleanor Street Traffic Restriction
Municipal notice announces reconstruction on the South Side of Eleanor Street between Mears Dalgety and Corn Wool Sun and Durricher Street. Only the new side remains open to vehicles with North Side traffic restricted. Drivers may face hazards. the town clerk Urnee Dunn issues the advisory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice
Sven
Eleanor-street
Betwen Mears
Dalgety and Co
Wool
Disastrous Fire Destroys St Kilda Tram Shed
A disastrous fire destroyed the St Kilda and Brighton electric railway car barn damaging about 15000 pounds. Water supply was inadequate and traffic on the line was suspended. A motor omnibus service has been substituted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
St. Kilda and Brighton
Methodist Conference Affirms Church Stands Apart from Politics
The Methodist Conference in Melbourne adopted a resolution declaring the Church belongs to no political party and has no connection with party politics as such, reaffirming its fundamental principle of political neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Overdue German Ship Leaves Callao for Sydney
An aged report notes a German vessel tied up as overdue after departing Callao Peru heading toward Sydney. The fragment references unknown crew or cargo details and incomplete voyage data making full tracking uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callao
Peru
Dave Bac
Bydney
Rabbit Extermination Reported in Sydney March 7
Dr Danysz reports a virug that destroys rabbits with no harm to other animals. the press has been provided with the study detailing the destruction method and its claimed effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Danysz
Attempted Bank Robbery at Narrabri Branch
An attempted robbery at the Narrabri branch of the Bank of Australasia last night left the vault wall breached and about ten percent of bricks and mortar scattered on the floor. Thieves used a pick and crowbar but abandoned the task, clearly overstretching their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Narrabri
Bank of Australasia
Olsen's Disappearance Cleared as Body Found in River
The mystery of John Olsen, part owner of the steamer Westralian, ended with his body found floating near Swan Brewery. Evidence suggests suicide, with a weighted Baden tied to Olsen. Sutton and Mr Strelitz, associates of Olsen, believed he was pressured over the Westralian deal. Olsen was financially stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
John Olsen
Eteamer Westralian
Swan Brewery
Baden
Wit ‘Olaen
Mr. Sutton
Me. Strelitz
Bourds
Wustrafian
bin Yanbury
Baby-Farming Inquest Adjourned In Perth
The Perth inquest into the death of infant Ethel Both in the baby farming case was continued yesterday. New evidence appeared from Dan Carl Roux and Marion ditions of the new Hacion Rou who had lived at Mrs. Mitchell's, along with disturbing statements about the infant. The coroner adjourned the inquest to the following day after hearing the police and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ethel
Dan Carl Roux
Hacion Rou
Delayed Picnic Party Returns From North Beach
The Hamersleys and their party, missing during the holiday, were found safe near Yanchep Caves after a delayed return to camp. A search party had caused anxiety, but a favourable breeze enabled the group to reach home yesterday in five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamersleys
Mieely
North Beach
Yanchep Caves
Tey
Colely
Personal Dr EB Rigby Visits Town en route to Eastern States
Dr EB H Rigby formerly of Nanning Hospital spent this week in town on a journey to the Eastern States. Mr Thomas Bewick, once a major partner at Bewick Mercing and Co, died suddenly in London from a ruptured blood vessel at age 50. The funeral of Edward Holbrook of Tibradden occurred yesterday at 5 pm in Tibradden cemetery with many settlers in attendance. Rev E Saunders of Geraldton officiated and funeral arrangements were handled by Mr Goo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Rigby
Nanning Hospital
Thos. Bewick
Mior
Bewick, Mercing and Co
London
Edward Holbrook
Lnte
Tibradden
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Shipping Combine
Dongarra News
Interstate and Local
Northern Territory
Terror
Tmnent
Interstate
Ns SW
Webb
V.R.O
Kaffirpan Green Mountai Chormannt
Bkibo
Farambeen
North Head
Geraldton
Kuau
Urnee
Dunn Seo
Wineberg’s
Wineberg
Marine Terrace
ST. Kilda
Methodist Conference
Church Free
Olsen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!