Pilgrims Society Banquet Receives Taft Arbitration Hope
London May 24 The Pilgrims Society entertained the visiting Premier with a banquet where Lord Roberts presided. Earl Grey praised the British American Arbitration Treaty, stressing that success requires no conflict in naval policies and mutual good faith between governments. He added that President Taft's initiative could benefit others.
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London
Pilgrims’ Society
Lord Roberts
Earl Grey
Taft
Imperial Conference debates home rule and empire unity
Key figures at the Imperial Conference discuss self government and local autonomy within the British Empire. Prime Minister Asquith describes two historical approaches and calls for elastic unity while delegates from Australia and other dominions push for closer cooperation and a shared peace.
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London
Hine Asquith
Dominions
Andrew Fisher
Sad
Risker
Australia
Commonwealth
Suez Canal Council Lowers Rates for Transit
The Suez Canal Council reduced transit charges to 4 il per ton, marking a notable rate cut from the prior schedule. Details indicate the action aims to encourage traffic and simplify the pricing structure, though the full extent and effective date are not yet specified.
Capetown May 24 Shooting and Newspaper Protests
A wave of violence in Capetown ends with Lewis visiting a newspaper office and parading native newsboys. He identifies a boy who made indecent advances to his girls, while 3,000 watch. Public opinion supports Lewis as Canterbury’s decision to modify the Ten Commandments stirs debate. A columnist proposes deleting all the nots.
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Capetown
Bielawaye
Lewis
Iieal
Tie
Bulawayo
Canterbury
Eagland
Willie
Calendar Notices and Legal Agent Listings 1912
Fragmentary OCR shows calendar notices and district agent listings for 1912. References include CONSTANTINE and GARDNER as agents for Thos Forman Son Ege, with scattered phrases about withdrawals and notices. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
Woodlupine murder suspect brought before court
Pe David Smithson charged with murder of Frances Compton. He answered Yes in a white ket when called. Sergeant Thomas sought a remand until next Thursday, granted. Crowd jeered as Smithson was escorted from the dock amid calls to shoot the dog and sightings near the Police Courtyard.
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David Smithson
Woodlupine
Frances Compton
Smithson
Thomas
Miners Union weighs ballot on contract work in mines
West Australia Kaleworlie in May reports the Miners Union considering a ballot on continued contract work with their ioniste. The Chamber of Mines chair says changes to working conditions cannot occur until the current agreement expires, requiring consent of all parties when wages and conditions face revision in late 1912. The Gwalia mining accident is noted.
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Kaleworlie
Son Hrioniste
Chamber of Mines
Another victim dies in Gwalia mine disaster
Kalgoorlie May 24 reports a third victim, Italian Louis Baccabillini, has died from the Gwalia mining accident. Peter Tognalini remains seriously ill, while the remaining wounded are reported to be progressing favorably.
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Kalgoorlie
Gwalia
Louis Baccabillini
Peter Tognalini
Fremantle Labor Picks For Three Seats
The Fremantle District Council announces Labor candidates for the three Fremantle seats. Fremantle Mr. Larpenter North East Fremantle Mr. Angwin M.L.A. South Fremantle Mr. Bolton M-LA.
Burning accident claims life of hawker in Roarb street blaze
William McNamara a hawker aged 40 died from burns and shock after a tea shop blaze in Roarb street. His wife Mrs. McNamara was severely burned on hands and neck but not considered in serious danger.
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William McNamara
Rom Tnjutea
Rorab Street
Defence Department selects site for Melbourne region harness factory
The Defence Department has chosen premises near Chavon, Melbourne, for a new harness and factory facility. Construction will cost about £4,000 with total outlay near £10,000 including machinery recently acquired from Victoria.
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Arrah
Defence Tegarteens
Are
Harness and Society Teatory
Chavon Wi
Melbourne
Victoria
South Australia Company Manager Resigns
Adelaide May 24 at an extraordinary meeting Vivian Lewis director announced he had paid fines and costs under the Customs Act in the motor car import case and placed his resignation. The board decided to cover all costs and asked him to withdraw the resignation.
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Adelaide
Vivian Lewis
Idee
V. Lewis
Lewis
Blasting Accident At Kangiera Mine Kills Two Men
In Sydney on May 21 a blasting accident at Kangiera mine killed Wilbert Ring and Thomas Ed mands, both married, and seriously injured Albert Jones. An old charge was disturbed in the workings, causing the deaths of the two men and injuring Jones. women were killed instantly.
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Sydney
Kangiera
Wilbert Ring
Thomas Edmands
Albert Jones
Reward Offered for Missing Seamen's Union Official
Fifty pound reward offered for apprehension of Scotland missing official of the Seamen's union. For Chronie Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Pappermint Oars listed with price.
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Scotland
Seamen's Union
Woods
Sawmill Boiler Explosion Claims Sawyer Charles Sam
A boiler explosion at the Gillembene sawmill instantly killed sawyer Charles Sam. Authorities report the death occurred at the scene with no further injuries.
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Gillembene
Charles Sam
Trade protection case cited in New Zealand cleric row
A Wellington report describes a trade protection case involving a well known cleric and the Mutual Protection Association. It notes misappropriated sums and disputed accounts, with Isitt named among persons not to be trusted while Tsits owed six percent to a chemist. May 34. Supreme
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Ieee
Isitt
Dodmans
Tsits
Wellington
Here and There in the Town Chronicle
A horse owner faced a fine after a stray horse was captured by a town ranger at 2 30 a.m. The tale shifts to a murder trial in Liverpool where Seymour admits killing his wife by hammer. Judge Avery sentences him to death after a clear plea of guilt. Other notes mention weather hopes for rain, relic collecting, and a shipbroken Melampus tied to royal mementos.
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Tabor Micas
Thomas Seymour
Passomer
Seymour
Avery Zaid
Geares
King George
Queen Alexandra
Coro nations plans and society notes in Geraldton
The column discusses the Coronation children's ball in Geraldton to clear parish debt and mentions the Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme, potential public meetings, and local wedding news. It notes royal celebrations, generous comments on Mrs. Holland as a mother, and wedding fashions with vivid dress details.
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Geraldton
Marvellous wedding display and going away dress described
The bride wore a blue metre delours dress with egatandy skirt and a black velvet hat adorned with a bead. She received a diamond tiara and a necklace from Miss Rizareth Browne. The former hon secretary notes a children's ball rehearsal will be on Saturday the 27th in the Parish Hall.
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Rizareth Browne
Hotel to Let by Auction in Northampton region
Applications for a 10 year lease of the Railway Hotel Northamption are invited with a £250 draft by noon June 1. The property fronts the allway station near the Post Office and includes 3 rooms, stone frontage, sheds, water laid on, and stock valued for turnover around £4,000. Terms require £1,690 on furniture cash and £450 monthly balance with 5 percent interest options. Subject to inspection. Agent A Meadlcroft Geraldton.
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Northampton
Repuiet
Allway
Ye Indersigee A
Meadlwcroft
Durlachersirest
Geraldton
Nominations and Fees Notice Amid Exempt Rules
Public notice outlines nominations and fees with reference to Exempt Rules 99 and 11F. Signed by R. Wallace and dated Hiandlaspen. The fragment confirms eligibility processes and required accompanying description and pedigree.
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R. Wallace
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