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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1905

Page

3

Obituary notes on Mullett in Vincibles society orbit

Obscure obituary fragment tied to Mullett a member of the Irish In vincibles secret society. Mentions London war stores scandal and a 19th century inquiry into contracts with South lcan entities. Included are remarks by Lord Milner and references to a proposed policy on surplus stock and reparations department valuation.

Mullett The Irish Invincibles Secret Society London Ores Commission H. C. Ar Carl Meyer H. J. Meyer Lord Milner

Peace Conference Update From London Pleni Potentiaties Cordial

Reports from London on Monday say the Russo-Japanese peace pleni potentiaties exchanged cordial notes. Mayflower and Dolphin with delegates aboard head to the conference, while M de Witte telegraphed St Petersburg about President Roosevelt's favorable impression from a prior talk.

London the Dolphin Plymouth M. de Witte St. Petersburg Roosevelt

Universal Penny Postage Move Gains Support in Parliament

Five hundred members of the Houses of Lords and Commons attend a debate on universal penny postage. Mr Henmiket Heaton’s plan backs the reform, while Mr Rockhall, the United States minister, secures aid from the Peking Government over the Chinese boycott of American goods. The Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, after urging the boycott, now regrets the stance.

London Houses of Lords and Commons Mer Henmiket-Heaton Rockhall United States Peking Chamber of Commerce At Shanghai

Afghan rail line near Kabul River to be opened soon

The Indian Railway section warns that a Afghan air line will soon commence. The line runs past Nichix and runs along the Kabul River’s north bank. The rail head will be the target of friendly arms with the Ameer of Afghanistan. Count von Bulow assured M. Rouvier that pending the conference meeting nothing would be decided.

Nichix Kabul Ameer Afghanistan Count von Bulow M. Rouvier

Restive Russia and Legal Turmoil Reported in London

London dispatch notes unrest in Russia with 32 freed and five sentenced to various penalties for the murder of an officer and the attempted murder of another at Eherson. In London critics oppose a material bill and the bill faces rejection by a large margin in the Duma, while accusations of tampering with ERucua's deputy surface.

London Eherson Russia M Pobtor

War Dispatches From London on Far East Front

London telegraph reports Japan orders from America 450 steel bridges 150 locomotives and 2000 steel cars for Manchuria rail extension. Russians retreat from Paleo Saghaken to Onol with 3200 prisoners after surrender near Tumen. Casualty figures cited June include 166000 killed or wounded for Japan and 420130 for Russia with ship losses. Foreign agents told to quit Vladivostok. Koukkovski sentenced to death for murder of Count Schovaleci.

London Japan America Manchuria Fusan-Seoul Paleo Saghaken Onol Taylan Tumen Russia Vladivostok Khabarovsk Koukkovski Count Schovaleci Moscow

Local Authorities Conference leisure trip sparks hospital funding row

Delegates aboard the Lucinda were entertained by Home Secretary Hon P Airey at a Brisbane gathering. Luncheon on deck followed speeches hostile to a proposed levy forcing business and property owners to share Brisbane hospital administration costs.

P. Airey Airey

Local Authorities Conference Monstrous Deputation in Brisbane

A large deputation of over a hundred delegates from the local authorities and several Members of the Legislative Assembly met the Premier Home Secretary and Minister for Lands to present conference resolutions. The proposals urge empowering local authorities to compel occupiers to clear weeds on public reserves, to enforce statutory duties, and to expedite rural land cleanup measures.

Brisbane Legislative Assembly Landa Cal

Mastardial remarks on pest dangers prompt duty to act

The speaker warns of growing pest danger and urges action. Mast stresses duty to fight pests and hopes future efforts will surpass past achievements. Also speaking were Hon. P. Airey and Hon. J. T. Bell.

Mast P. Airey J. T. Bell

Deputation from Mackay Seeks Tramline Haulage Reduction

A Mackay deputation led by Mr M Ready and Mr F Clark met Premier with MLAs present. They requested cutting haulage charges on Mackay Shire County tramlines. The Premier said the issue would go to Railway Commissioner Mr Thallon for consideration and aim for favorable action.

Brisbane M. Ready F. Clark Mackay W.T. Paget

Billiards Exhibition With Harry Gray at Wills Hotel

On Friday night Harry Gray the billiard champion will play two 500 up exhibition games on Mr Healy's table at Wills Hotel. Local players will receive 200 in each game. It is a splendid opportunity to see Gray and he must make rooe points. Admission is only 3d.

Harry Gray Mr. R. Healy Wills Mr. Gray

Mackay and Towers to Meet in Weekend Football Games

A Mackay representative team will host charter Towers visitors with plans for two matches over the weekend and a lunch gathering at Wills Hotel on Saturday priced at 1 shilling to cover expenses. The Towers lineup includes Hynes Lewis Lovell Tired Healy Edwards Denman Rollston Dowker Mann Schinkel Mann Spillane Jenkins Percy Reilly Hall Burrowes.

Mackay Charters Towers Wills Ids Hall Towers Hynes Lewis Lovell Tiidred Healy Edwards Denman Rollston Dowker Mann Schinkel Spillane Jenkins Percy Reilly Burrowes

Rifle Club Handicap Shoot At Mackay Tango Date

Handicaps were announced for the 3rd Squad rifle club event to be held at Mackay Tango on the 16th and 19th inst. Participants must note the handicap positions and start times as published by the club.

L.H. Rifle Club Mackay Tango

Moorfield Races And Fair At Tendence Reported

The Moorfield races held today alongside a fair draw a lively crowd. Results note Second Herdie Race won by Sleeper with a quick time, Rockdale Stakes saw Kes claim first place, and Trial Stakes highlighted Phartem Basdieep and Birrake Se Arter in competitive finishes.

Swiney Moorfield Mesaics Samdbow Cgoundare Phartem Basdieep Birrake Se Arter Carolee Sac Tho Deprived Teaey

Local Authorities Conference agrees on land sales and reserves

The ninth annual Local Authorities Association meeting in Brisbane discusses amending the Local Authorities Act to sell leased land, purchasing seized land for rates, and broadening franchise powers. A plan to vest reserves in local bodies is carried, with tenure security and potential rental use.

Local Authorities Association School of Arts Brsbane Alderman Gregg Gladstone Deacon Allora Dawson Maryborough Legislative Assembly Mederal Fish South Brisbane Styras Aljerman Chataway Mackay Chatangy Chataway Authoeiies Franchise UN 24

Lost and Found Ad Fragment Sparks City Notice

Fragmentary classified item reads wanted lost and related notices. Sparse readable text suggests a generic loss alert with no clear names or locations readable.

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