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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1905

Page

3

London Cablegrams Darken News From Europe and Asia

The London cablegram notes rebel uprisings in Celebes with Dutch forces killing 260 locals and 26 Dutch casualties. It reports German embassies amid theft fears and a British fleet visit to the Baltic discussed by The Times. It cites Russian plans for constitutional reform and upcoming elections, and mentions U S legal actions related to Equitable Life.

London Times Admiralty Baltic Sea Dogger Bank Council of Ministers St. Petesburg Caer Reuter United States Ashmus Fone Oaedtret Fommer Equitable Life ——_ FGeicty alche Unitear Tes 1

European tensions and war notes from the week

A London dispatch reports wartime rhetoric urging national unity against aggressors. Washington hints that peace could come if Britain pressures Japan, which yields no response. A Japanese victory south of Reïkor Saghalien and occupation of Palo is announced, with 100,000 Russians unable to retreat. General Haraguchi proclaims military administration over the island pending further actions.

London Zemettos Hus Waoshingtonm USA Britwin Japan Tdigdon Reikor Saghalien Palo Haraguchi

Restive Russia Faces Strikes and Suppressive Actions

The report notes daily excesses as Russian forces enforce orders. Two thousand reservists are described as sacking shops near Warsaw. In Rostoff on the Don serious clashes with police leave two soldiers dead and 15 wounded.

Kernel London Gora Kalwarji Warsaw Rostoff Don Police

State Parliament Notes Introductions and Debates

Tuesday in the state parliament saw Ema Palin and Mr Bell announce the Land Bill and the Brisbane Hospital Management Bill. Airey signaled a railway employee appeal provision bill. Forrest gave notice of a bill to improve appeal handling. Debate on the Address in Reply resumed with O Keeffe Burrows and Forrest speaking.

Bell Doh Lands Airey Brisbane Forrest Messrs. O'Keeffe Burrows

Court House Returns July 1905 Vital Statistics

Court House returns for July 1905 report births and dest sales figures with July month totals. The record mentions Mr. Gibson as land agent and electoral register official, noting financial amounts for births and infant gender details.

Gibson C.P.S

Queensland July revenue and expenditures report rise

Brisbane telegraph notes July revenue at £263,087 up 1 17 000 from last July. Commonwealth revenue £? Ajovo25 vs £68,366 prior year. Taxation £5? 145 up £3,000. Territorial revenue £13,977 up £3,000. Railways £85 ? up £12,000. Other receipts £12,052 down £1,000. Month expenditure up £18,000.

Brisbane Queensland

Orient steamer first voyage to Brisbane set for August arrival

A. Morgan told Toowoomba diners that the Orient line has resolved misunderstandings and the first Orient steamer, the Oratoon, will reach Pinkenba on August 30, signaling formal agreement ready for legal phrasing.

Brisbane A. Morgan Toowoomba Pinkenba

Federal Officers and the Income Tax Debate

The State Treasurer Hon. W. Kidston awaits disclosure of the reasons behind the Privy Council in denying an appeal on federal officers and tax. The Victoria High Court and County Court decisions raise questions of income tax payable by officers and members. Queensland potential action may follow.

W. Kidston Teasons Privy Comune High Court County Court Victoria Queenshimd

McGowan Moves to Probe Lands Commission In Assembly

In Sydney the Assembly heard Mr. McGowan give notice of a motion to impeach the Government over the Lands Commission inquiry. Mr. Carruthers moved the adjournment, carried without debate, as ministers noted new facts in the Jane Davis case but kept the death sentence as life imprisonment with hard labour. Cardinal Moran at Ashfield discussed encyclicals condemning Continental Liberalism and secularist movements, urging acceptance of the Pope’s messages by politicians.

New South Wales Sydney Assembly McGowan Lands Commission Carruthers Ray Catinet Jane Davis Hert Worthin Kamala Moheim Moran Cardinal Moran Ashfick Holy Father Theoly Father England Canada Anybodly

Miss Matilda Greig Admitted to Practice in Supreme Court

Melbourne Wemegday reports Miss Matilda Greig LLB admitted to practice as barrister and solicitor at the Full Court sittings. Large attendance marks her as the first lady admitted.

Barriste Melbourne Matilda Greig L.L.B Supreme Court Miss Greig Lely

Federal Politics Report From Melbourne House

Melbourne reports in the House of Representatives Mr Page notes a rifles issue and a special board will inquire. Alfred Deakin cites limited Pacific Cable Conference details and seeks further information. A German note to Britain discusses Marshall Islands land leases by Burns, Philp & Co and trading permissions in the Carolines.

Melbourne House of Representatives Page T. Ewing Alfred Deakin Lord Lyttelton Germany Jaluit Company Burns, Philp & Co Marshall Islands Carolines Wiliam Lyne Renee Felds

Mackay Cycling Club elects new officers and plans September meet

A Mackay Cycling Club meeting elected Patron Mr WT Paget ML A President Mr C Merger Vice Presidents Messrs J Hillman and A Cumming Treasurer Mr A Cumming Secretary Mr C Pearce and appointed a committee including H Tilse W Sparre J McLellan and others. They planned a sports meeting in September to suit Charters Towers wheelmen and formed a sub committee to arrange events and prizes for local riders.

Mackay Cycling Club WT. Paget Ml.a C. Merger J. Hillman O South A. Cumming C. Pearce C. Pearce; Committee, Messrs. H. Tilse, W. Sparre J. McLellan W. L. Grant J. Walters E. Harnson G. Fay P. Swanson G. Cameron Charters Towers Brisbane Messrs. Hoilse FP. Swanson W. Sperre Pillman Sas

Sussex Faces Australia as Cricket Match Starts in London

Sussex lines up Fry Young Chapman Newnham Vine Relf Killick Cox Leach Putt Seymour to meet Australia in London Meads lay. Australia win toss and bat for 474 with Noble 242 not out and Drift 82. Dwyer and Killick lead Sussex bowlers, while Seymour tops Sussex score with 24 as play resumes after stumps.

London Meadlay Sussex Australia Fry Young Chapman Newnham Vine Relf Killick Cox Leach Putt Seymour Drift Noble Darling Firet Trumper St. Butt Dwyer Armstrong C Dwyer Ry Sundries Middlesex Essex Dwy Noble H Killick Chiis Ay Bell R. Bell Duff Cotter We Arstrong Howell Albert Bell Strong J Chapman Robteng Armstrong Tea Gyer H Armstrong Howell Butt Cotter Sundries Otter Trong McLeod

England Defeats Australasia in Lawn Tennis Ties

England beat Australasia in lawn tennis by three doubles to nil and four singles to two, at the Metropolitan Tennis Club where the home team edged the visitors by 65 points to 33 in the overall score.

London England Australasia The Metropolitan Tennis Club

Record of Harry Gray’s billiards games in Queensland

Record shows Harry Gray, champion billiardist of Queensland, played two matches at the School of Arts against R Thomas and Bate, conceding 200 points in 500 up and 200 in 500 more. His breaks reached 136 110 75 48 against Thomas and 179 178 53 38 32 against Bate. A Wednesday match at Mount Morgan saw Gray defeat Martin 760 up with 360 poleke conceded, best breaks 145 92 86 74 55 53 unfinished, and a note of an exhibition at Wills’ Hotel the next day.

H. Gray Harry Gray Queensland School of Arts R. Thomas Gray Thomas BR. H. Bate Mr. Bate Mount Morgan Mr. Martin Martin Rf Lok

Hereford Cattle Show and Tocal Herd Heritage

The article outlines W Edwards of St Albans Station importing Hereford bulls from Paterson River NSW and profiles the Tocal herd led by Frank Reynolds. It highlights sires Knight Errant Rossmore M nevis Duke of Albany and the long lineage from Minerva Fancy and other families, noting awards at Sydney Royal Shows and the herd’s size and quality.

W. Edwards St. Albans Nnd Nebo Frank Reynolds Paterson River New South Wales Reynolds Sydney Duke of Albany Duke of York Edwards Mars Calved Ryth Knight Errant Fancy Lord Warden Kenilworth Sir James Thruxton Gegg the Captain Radnor Pion TOCAL M'nevis Minerva Knight Errant Kimp Prince of Wales Reginald Lancet Herford Australia Charles Reynolds Exeter Raddon Court Reynolds Soom Sids Leicester South Park Trerefords Devons George Hobbler C. Reynolds Frank Stat Poemson River Ome Rossmore Australis Montana England Columbine Carlisle Wanderer Lord Ashford Royal Head Triumph Mr. T. Chirnside Jupiter Marquis Puidh Dan Educcessul Tocal- Gyr Pearl Leonore New Zealand Stud Company Prince Sarchidon H. C. White Jas. Stuckey New Zealand Minervas A. A. Danger Cecil Carissima Dulcimer Julia Constance Creasy Company Chloe Josephine Circe Baroness C. Loder Rebecca America South Africa

Wanted Lost Advertisements Fragment

A fragmented classified notice seeks missing items or services, but text is garbled and lacks clear details. The readable portion hints at a general inquiry or wanted listing with incomplete phrasing and no specific names or locations.

Agricultural and Industrial Annual Show Opens August

The annual Agricultural and Industrial show opens on August 16 from morning till afternoon. The event features exhibits and reduced certificates for steamers. Courier building notices in Brishem, C. A.

Tod P Brisheme C. A

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