Controversy Over Arctic Claims Spars With Debates
London reports ongoing dispute over Dr Cook and Peary claims to reach the North Pole. Critics challenge the equipment and methods used, noting Peary’s 1909 record and questioning Cook’s testimony and travel bearings. The debate features impressions from scientists, explorers, and contemporaries questioning reliability of Cook’s voyage details and supporting witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tre Cink
Elaine
Cook
Ewitus
Peary
Heusin
British Tamilen Project At Maver Harbor Costs Unclear
Fragmentary report notes a crime of Wales area project at Maver harbor with a stated cost near 610,000 and mentions a Queensland agency involvement. It says a voluntary worker and representative will depart to Brisbane by late October and others in November, with Berlin security concerns referenced.
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Wales
Adini Lty
Maver
Queensland
Berlin
Aukendand
Wii
Euwranty
Brisbane
Dhe Perthabire
Loss of the Umbalali Court Finds Blame on Crew
A Capetown court reviews the wreck of the Umbalali near Cape Point. It finds the wreck caused by negligence of the captain and officers. The captain and chief officer are suspended for twelve months and the third officer is reprimanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ombalali
Cape Point
Caps Cobiy
Capetown
Nm Vem
Pris Teglipenve
Improbable Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Austrian Policy Delay
In Lomdon the Hugverian Cabinet collapses after the Independent Party objects to Austria's delay in creating the Irre Dored National Bank of Honesty. Emperor Frari Joseph orders Herr Kowwth to assemble a new ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomdon
Hugverian
Independent
Austria
Dored National Bank of
Frari
Joseph Haw
Herr Kowwth
Spaniards Seize Stronghold Near Zeluan in Guruyt Range
Beuter'e Melilin correspondent reports Spaniards have captured the Ril stromghold at Zeluan. Cuarparations near an end as Nia forces in the Guruyt Mountains are isolated, surrounded, and cut off.
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Lamdon
Beuter'e
Melilin
Britain confirms January renewal election after Budget vote
In London on September 29 the government clarified that if the House passes and destroys the Finance Bill there will be a renewal election in January. This statement aligns with prior governmental positions and signals a major political consequence for the Budget crisis.
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London
Irish Land Bill Debate Opens in Lords
London September 28 The House of Lords began debate on the second reading of Mr Bivert's Irish Land Bill. The Marquis of Laneham, Conservative leader, harshly criticized the measure and urged restoration of the government by amendments to the committee. He charged there was not genuine work for every purchase and questioned the bill's provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hown of Lords
Bivret
Laneheme
Landowners press claim amid finance bill debate
In committee, concern rises as Taopitioree proposes a clause granting rights to work minerals and all mineral wares. Lloydthurce objects to exemptions for gravel and chalk. Bonarlaw of Conservation argues the clause could affect raw materials like jute and hemp as drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taopitioree
Lloydthurce
Comacon
Bonarlaw
Bank Manager Attacks Nurse in Ararat Hospital
Melbourne dispatch reports J B Mille, manager of the Bank of Victoria Ararat, attacked Night Nurse Glynn with a water jug in the hospital. Constable Putters joined in the struggle and Mille then overpowered a man in the ward before later stabbing himself in the incident.
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Melbourne
J. B. Mille
Bank of Victoria
Ararat
Glynn
Nurae Glyrun
Wilk
Incine
Himseti
Wrecked Alpena In Danger Off Stockton Beach
In Sydney Sept 29 the schooner Alpena faces wreck off Stockton Beach. An idea arose in Newcastle that salvors could claim most of the ship’s value as salvage money after abandoning by the crew, prompting an alarming incident this morning as Captain Neilson barely boarded before another party. He threatened to shoot a man who touched the vessel.
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Sydney
Stockton Beech
Newcastle
Ube
Neilson
Budget figures presented by Treasurer Waddell
Treasurer Waddell delivered the budget epoch noting a past year credit balance of 9 057 678 and estimating revenue for 1900 10 at 14 29 905 with an anticipated expenditure of 16 18 503 a tin pinta credit balance of 1 117 88 remains.
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Waddell
West Australia trial reveals sensational theft and conviction
In Perth on Sept 30 1890 James Smith was convicted of theft with sexual violence for stealing a warth chain a leather purse and four sovereigns from Seo Hay a blacksmith. Hay identified the culprit and Smith was sentenced to several years with hard labor. Warrants have been issued for Hay on charges of taking property and assaulting Mrs Tarwood. Detectives cannot trace Hay’s movements since he testified against Smith. An inquiry into the trial has been requested by Mr Mills but not yet before the Attorney General.
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Perth
Apo
James Smith
Utoley
Tarwood
Hay
Smith
Wei Dewre
Mills
Trist
Namen
New Zealand Lunatic Murders A Woman in Dargaville
In Dargaville a shocking murder ends Mrs Kier’s life when George Allwood, described as a lunatic, enters via the back entrance with a slash-hook. Mrs Kier, in delicate health, runs to the street but is slain with a single blow breaking her neck. Allwood has since been arrested.
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Auckland
Dargaville
Kier
George Allwood
Mire Kier
Allwood
Methodist Picnic At Pot's Hole Attracts Large Attendance
Poor weather and frequent rain dampened plans. Despite threats of worse conditions, a sizeable crowd gathered for the annual Methodist Sunday picnic at Pot's Hole yesterday. Many attendees reportedly found work indoors or left early due to the rain.
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Pot's Hole
Dongarra Show Reveals Mixed Spectacle at Fairground
The annual Frwin Agricultural Society show at Con verte drew about 600 attendees despite looming weather. Exhibits ranged from high quality cattle and sheep to prize poultry and vegetables, with notable displays by Walsh families, the Thurkle and Clarkson tents, and Dongarra’s own wagon and harness makers. The Geraldton Military Band added to the day’s atmosphere, and an innovation of officials wearing badges aided crowd navigation.
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Frwin Agricultural Society
Converte
Geraldion
Mingenew
Greenough
Geraldton
Kongarra Shaw
Eatrence
Pena
Wesley Church
W. B. Mitchell
Frank Herbert
Wallace Park
Grenelle
West Park
North Park
Florrie
Bacchus Marsh
Victoria
M. Devlin
Georgina Siding
Lis Hox
Dongarra
Gerskdton
Messrs
Fadward Wittencom
Shropshires
Lincolns
Clarkeon Bros
Dongare
Thurkle
Clarkson
Josh
Waldeck
Vegetable prize list from Thurkle seeds exhibit
A read of the fruit and vegetable entries shows prizes awarded to Thurkle and collaborators for multiple categories including carrots, beans, potatoes, celery, parsnips, herbs, citrus fruits, and lettuce. Winners include A Thurkle, J Waldrel, E Hackett, J Delmagy, and O Stenpa among about 30 entries in this horticultural show.
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Celery
A. Thurkle
Thurkie
A. Thurkie
J. Delmagy
J. Waldeck
Macaine
Vasa Rowland
Delmage
O.'Sten
Thurkine Bros
E. W. Clarkson
J. Thompson
Morrell
The Condemned Woman in Perth Chronicle
Fragmentary notes describe a condemned woman in Perth around September. The text mentions Mactha Rendell and visitors amid scattered, unclear remarks about minors, miners, and a Timimamie's Tater man. The source is incomplete with many garbled words and missing context.
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Perth
Mactha Rendell
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Discoverems
Whitney
St. Ohn
New Urmnawick
Monly Peary
Whitney Fe
Great Britain
Tiarhor
Hungary
Spain and Marrocco
British Politics
New South Wales
West Australia
Robser
New Zealand
T. Hughes
Keene
Hughes
Aluy
Meason
Binchtiffe
Sturian
T. Cream
Moore
S. Moore
Stalliot
F. N. Pearse
W. Waldeck
S.J. Phillie
J. Phillips
K. N. Pearse
Thomp S. Moore
B. Mitchell
Loin
S.J. Phillips
Jas. Desmond
D. Macpherson
S.j.phillips
Corahires
Dss
Phillips
Pat Balack
Metinies
F- Paster
Ind
Burges
S. Burges
Land
Amd
Jancobs
Pulilips
Lelers- Slacks
Berkshires
Geo. Criddle
W. Clarkson
Orpingtons
Herbert
Plymouth Rock
Poole
Adams
Mr. Oliver
Adama
Pekin Drake
F. N.icheys
Si FN
Pearse
Toulouse
Goose
Urs
Reader
Morris
Aptiat
Kalith Anl Babel
Amenerel Elo
Timimamie
Geraldton Agricultural Society
Town Hall
Eraldton
Grams
Corricks
Amstralia
Alice Corrick
Leonard
Snella
Walka. Way
Tallyrang Station
Murchiem
W. & Cornish
Messrs. Kempton & Selby
Chas
Conway Drug Co
Marine Terrace
Enders
Imay Bn Sen
Duffy
Wolfare
Public Hall Building Committee
Peat Star Royal Centre
Lomi
Rewari
Mia. M. Coline
Gregory Street
F. J. Wikliams
Bokecessors
Bros
Aj Ww Pvr
Cunatey
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Sehde
P. M. Steggall
Y Marine Terrace
C. A. Engelbrecht
Frank Green & CO
Durlacher Street
F. & C. Eenes
A. Glinch
Gi Me Lyell
Su Vatioet Bros
Mist ‘Telefhones
Aichureey
la ‘Oper
Geraldton Show
Greenough Farmers Club
BARD
Attenance
Dumgarrs
F. RM. Clinch
L, Eskell
Oferaldton and District
Mr. Potter
Tee Aeroan Sales
Oman
Pric
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Fallowvield & CO
J. M. Pergusom, Ltd
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