Lloyd George budget bill outlines pay rise for MPs and costs
London May 17 Lloyd George introduced his Budget Bill detailing a £400 annual salary for House of Commons members and a total cost of £2400000 per year. It cites a £5607000 surplus over two years, lists coronation and pension expenditures, duty reforms, and debt reduction aims with projected 1912 and 1913 fiscal changes.
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Veto Bill Introduced in Lords as Australia Debate Looms
In London the Veto Bill gains a first reading in the House of Lords. Press comment focuses on Australia’s imperial links and Mr Fisher’s leadership prospects, with papers contrasting him with Deakin and Laurier. The Standard urges careful handling of migration concerns amid calls for a referendum.
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Kitchener Declines Inspector General Post on Sir John French Retirement
The Daily Express reports Lord Kitchener refused the Inspector-Generalship of the British forces as Sir John French prepares to retire in the upcoming English autumn.
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Daily Express
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Mexican Rebellion Signals Imminent Armistice
In New York on May 17 Tudge Caubajal for the Mexican government says a general armistice will likely be declared within 74 hours. Insurgents demand three cabinet posts and appointments across 14 of 37 states. General Madero expected to receive the presidency.
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Moroccan Rebellion Presses Toward Fez
General Monier seizes Ea of the French relief column with 70 men and troops rapidly advance toward Fez as part of the ongoing Moroccan rebellion.
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Monier
Fez
Australian Navigation Bill sparks dispute in Melbourne
Acting Prime Minister Mr Hughes criticizes Mr Buxton President of the Board of Trade for suggesting the Australian Navigation Bill would be reviewed by overseas authorities. Hughes warns against submitting new legislation to British authority while pledging to consider any beneficial suggestions for British interests.
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Geraldton hotel charged for allowing liquor to be served
At the Geraldton Police Court Gordon Thomas Staples faced charges of breaching the Licensing Act after police alleged seven drinks were served in the Queen s Hotel bar parlor to non travelers on a Sunday morning. Witnesses testified to drinks on a tray and questioning of Victor Wesseck Lind about travel status. The case details and testimonies covered liquor service and traveler verification.
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Quewe's Park
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Victorian Labor MLA Thomas Glass Dies in Melbourne Hospital
Victoria legislator Thomas Glass of the Labor Party died in Melbourne Hospital after a period of poor health. He had been nearly blind for some time and was in his early sixties.
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Victorian Legislative Assembly
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The Woodlupine Murder Suspect Still At Large
Perth May 18 detectives have failed to arrest the man suspected of murdering Francens Elizabeth Compton at Woodlupine last Saturday morning. A description has been telegraphed to every police station in the State and it is believed he will not remain at Wherty much longer.
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Wherty
Acting Premier Gregory Receives Transfer Request From Hughes
The Acting Premier of Western Australia Mr. Gregory received a letter from Acting Prime Minister Mr. Hughes requesting the State transfer to the Commonwealth the strip of land including wire and associated halls and other land necessary for the Commonwealth authorities to use as required.
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Commonwealth
Customs Officer's Pension Granted to Retired Clerk
The State Cabinet approves a pension for Clayton Maron who recently retired from the Commonwealth Customs service. The decision rewards his years of service as a customs officer.
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Clayton Maron
Commonwealth Customs Servict
Important Decision At Law Murdered Person's Legacy
In December last a husband murdered his wife in New Zealand. His death sentence was commuted to imprisonment. Justice Chapman rules that neither Cash nor assignees can benefit under the intestacy. English authorities support the view that it is contrary to public policy for a murderer to benefit from a relative. Crippen and Maybrick cases cited in support.
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Burnabinish Handicap Declared for May Meeting
Handicappers H Thompson and Williamson list weights for the Burnabinish Handicap at the May 21 picnic meeting. Principal event covers 1 mile with Bloodwood British Silvertall Jacob Dorrie Thundelarra Belvoir Milwkn Jew Bay Forse. Nominations for the Heck Hares clues due May 1.
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Local hotel fined for permitting drink to stranger
Witnesses described seven drinks paid for and served at a Sunday hotel gathering. The court found the landlord Staples had permitted a liquor breach, though Lind, not a lodger, was said to have received a drink. Bench imposed a £25 fine with costs and reserved a case on permit or suffer wording.
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Clydesdale
Geraldton Rowing Club to Contest Fremantle Regatta Monday
The Geraldton Rowing Club will be represented at the Fremantle regatta on Monday by Maiden Eights and Fours and Ladies Pairs if racing boats are available. Crews include Maiden Eight with Tindal and Kidd, Maiden Four led by Tindalste and Kidd, Ladies Pairs with McDonald and Cratho, Burton and Webb, and Junior Sculls with Buxton. Senior Four lists Houston Medd Tint y and Kidd, with uncertainty over additional entries.
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R. Wight
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G. Houstan
Pastoral Leases and Railway Station Stock Sale Notice
Ko 102 presents a sale of pastoral leases covering about 20 727 pars at Hose Ban 23 787 Yalgoa Railway Station. Stock includes 33 head of horses 81 head of cattle and 400 sheep with all implements and plant to be sold with the run. Also lease of business area No 1a and the premises and business.
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