Fires and Robbery Starkly Roil 19th Century News
London reports Moods in North Mexico cause 000 deaths and £6,000,000 in losses at Monterey. A fire destroys Malachi's children's institution in Long Island with seven children recovered, feared more missing. In Lexington Narrows Pennsylvania an armed masked man robs an express, seizing bags of gold and coins, later recovering a single bag on a mountain amid pursuit.
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New York
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Defence of the Empire Imperial Defence plan outlined
Admiral Becesford at the Toronto Exhibition spoke on an Imperial Defence Conference outcome. He proposed an empire wide organisation with five components under a single navy army flag and throne and emphasized full Empire participation in wartime effort. The remarks were reported from Tama on September 1.
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Imperial Defence Conference
Question of Armaments at Imperial Defence Conference
London reports quote Mr Bellaire speaking as Navy League chair. He criticizes Admiralty for optimistic Pacific strategy and urges a fleet plan: three fast battleships and reintroduction of 6 inch secondary guns. He cites canvas screens tricks by Germans to mislead. The battleship Neusen allegedly carried twelve 4 inch and twelve 12 inch guns.
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British Engineer Arranges Plane Factory Prep Details
Engineer Lieutenant Clarkson of the Commonwealth Defence Forces arranged with contractors regarding the plane for the Australian mailarine factory. Preparations for machines have begun with plans forwarded to the Commonwealth Government.
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Caamponwealth Defence Forces
Proposed Cable Conference Sparks Imperial Debate
Toronto Times notes Ottawa Journal accuses a push for public cables around the Empire. The report warns such a system could derail the larger project, while some imperialists favor sentiment as the Empire’s sole bond and view naval defense as paramount.
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Toronto
Times
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French corporal vanishes with secret weapon from Paris barracks
A French corporal disappeared from Chalops Military Barracks in Paris taking a late pattern machine. Authorities view the case as a brazen act. the concealment of the weapon’s construction is suspected. Paris police and officials push to prevent the corporal from passing the secret to any foreign power.
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Chalops
Paris
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Address-In-Reply debate occupies Western Australian session
Perth legislative members devoted most of the day to the Address-in-Reply debate. Speakers included Heitmann Carson O Loghlen Swan and Minister for Works Wilon. Writs for Albany representation issued with nominations due September 3 polling September 17 and writ returnable September 25.
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Wilon
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The Australian Eleven Match Abandoned in London
Rain ends play as the London cricket match between The Australian Eleven and MCC is abandoned. Scores list MCC players like Tarrant Laver and Cotter, with total 188 in the first innings and numerous outs noted, including stray names and misprints.
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Foster
Fiekler Armstrong
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Austin
Huckenham
Cotter
Buckenham
Carter
Sockenham
Laver
O'Connor
O'Conmor
Sandriew
Senate debate notes naval depot at Fremantle
In Melbourne on September 1 Senator Pearce urged a vote on establishing a naval depot at Fremantle. He cited an ignored Ministerial instruction to Naval Director Capt. Cresswell to report on the matter, noting a likely report exists but no action proposed. The bill would require depots in each State for the future Australian fleet.
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Senate
Pearce
Fremantle
Defence
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Kangwana Racing Results At Kanisna Sept 1
In Kanisna on September 1 the Abe Wertine sale was held with results from several races. Chester Belle led the Chirion event at 6 to 4, while Jumpers Flat Race favored at 5 to 4. Second Class Plate featured Overahen and Bob Flor with Lady Hampton at 4 to 1. Overshot and Gravn contested Milf Welter at 5 to 2. Third Class Plate concluded with Farewell Bh andicap as the program closed.
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Abe Wertine
Dld
Follon
Chester Belle
Chirion
Ferkongs
Overahen
Bob Flor
Lady Hampton
Milf Welter
Wages Dispute Stalls Printers Conference in Melbourne
A conference of Master Printers' Association and Melbourne Typographical Society failed to resolve a wage dispute for compositors and letterpress machinists. Demands rose from 2 pounds 16 shillings to 3 pounds weekly, with no settlement reached. A further meeting is planned for Saturday at Trades Hall as the deadline nears.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Typographical Society
Tratles Hall
All en v Oroya G M Company case from Kalgoorlie court
In Kalgoorlie the case of Mary Allen versus Oroya G M Company concerns compensation after the death of her husband. Judge Walter indicates judgment for the defendants with costs, noting funeral expenses of £18 10s admitted and part of the £400 claim. The plaintiff, represented by Rickardy, sought recovery for funeral costs and damages, while the defence contends nondependency or nonmarital status.
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Temperance Meeting Led by W C T U At Masonic Hall
A well attended W C T U gospel temperance meeting at the Masonic Hall Monday evening August 20 opened with a flower-bedecked entrance and scripture. Mrs E Pope, president, summarized the union’s yearly work, noting 60 members on the roll and ten departments. The Flower Mission head reported 45 hospital visits and 402 token buttons distributed, plus 57 burial sashes sent to the aged and sick.\"
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West
Power Monkey
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Racen mix up leaves Fleet runner up at Clara Plate
Kanowna September 1 A racen yesterday afternoon had small fields. Fleet finished second in the Clara Plate but the judge placed Lady Hampton second earlier. Officials corrected the order later but the judge refused to change placings despite admission that Lady Hampton was defeated by Fleet.
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Fleet
Lady Hampton
Sid Tedy Hampton
Laity Hampton
Betting Market Summary Card
The note lists horse names Lady Agnes Ellis Flora Mac OF and St Peter with odds 13 to 10 at Path and aurive, indicating a racing betting market fragment and odds. The readable entities include Lady Agnes Ellis Flora Mac OF St Peter Path.
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Latest Track Items from Kalgoortie Meet
Kalgoortie events report Milner brace and last seven furlongs in 33 seconds. Severity and Deerami completed a round in about one minute. Aprapolis ran six furlongs in 30 seconds, and Novifera Baccatteres finished five furlongs in about one minute 34 seconds.
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Milner
Deerami
South Australia Spring Meeting Opens at Morphettville
Adelante reports the S.A.C. Spring meeting opened at Morphettville with fine weather and a good attendance. Early results indicate competitive racing and notable performances as the program unfolds.
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S.ac
Morphettvile
Potatoes Prices Get Listed in Perth Market Summary
The Perth market notes potato prices during September with quotes ranging from £4 to £5 per cwt for specific lots and a broader £13 to £31 per ton. Wheat is marked at 43 shillings and 6 pence, indicating a general price snapshot for the period.
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Perth
Morphettville Plate Race Report
Morphettville hosts the Plate with entrants including Waipuna and Spinaway among four rivals. Lancelot runs from 1 mile out as the field contests for the prize money and placings.
Transformation of Australia in Empire Excerpt
An excerpt from Maryaint in the Overseas Empire Supplement of Strand Magazine contrasts Australia’s wealth and abundance with historical exile. It notes wool, wheat, frozen mutton and minerals, and recalls Governor Phillip while describing a new settler identity eager for empire and global standing rather than homeland nostalgia.
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Australia
New Zealand
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England
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Debate on reducing appropriation from £300 to £200
The proposal to cut the appropriation from £300 to £200 is under consideration and, if adopted, an immediate ballot will set the appropriation at £206. Names of subscribers who fail to pay in the current year will be excluded from the ballot.
Leighton to Close Consulting Rooms in Marina Terrace
Sight testing by Mr. H M Leighton will close his consulting rooms in Marina Terrace on September 4 during absences in country districts. They will reopen about September for one week. Prospective clients are invited to call this week and next so Mr Leighton can deliver spectacles in person.
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Marina Terrace
Tember Mtd
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