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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
5
Army organisation and home colonisation themes appear with references to King Ed and General Booth. A Pan German party leader argues Germany must secure mer merce. A report from London notes miners suffocated at Pontaries Mexico.
Reports from St Petersburg said Moscow faced street fighting and curfews as rebels clashed with forces. Barricades blocked roads while shells and gunfire echoed, and great printing works were set alight. Up to 13 000 workers joined the unrest as authorities attempted to quell the rising.
Fragmentary telegraph notes describe a startling incident sweeping Croydon and Galt, causing damage and confusion. Unclear details limit precise scope but indicate a sudden disruption affecting multiple localities and people.
A Cingalese named Johannes fatally stabbed Constable Price during a melee sparked by a liquor raid on a Chinatown shop. Acting-Sergeant Mulvey was wounded, Cameron captured the suspect, and Price died from a heart wound before dawn as mournful scenes closed the day with a large funeral and community sympathy for Price's widow and four children.
Yesterday in the police court Jo hannes a Cingalese faced a wilful murder charge in the death of Constable Albert George Price. Sub Inspector Martin led the case. the accused admitted stabbing Price when asked. The court remanded him to Friday for further proceedings.
The Mackay Turf Club gains ground with crowd-pleasing Boxing Day meetings as grounds, stables, and jockey amenities improve. Notable times, fences, and a grass-fed program mark the day, with debates over tote arrangements and a telephone addition noted amid a generally high-class race card.
A man injured in a weekend incident was brought to hospital and showing some improvement. A Plane Creek resident suffered skull injuries during a Saturday night brawl and is not yet fully recover. Another man received a concussion after a social event overturned. the injured party returned home. Local residents Mr Brennan and others are reported in the scene.
A jumble of faded notices shows lost and wanted ads, property rentals, and business blurbs. Mentions include requests for applicants, land for lease near Hill End, tender notices, and various shop and product pitches amid garbled text and stray phrases.
Public notice invites bids for construction of the Uriantine Bridges over Creek and Ulrings trek. Tenders must be returned with a deposit of one percent and addressed to George Beresforn Secretary before noon on a stated summary date.
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