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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
5
A bill establishing a practical monopoly for supplying electrical power to Lomion was read a second time in the House of Commons. Opposition from Mr Burns featured in a airing of strong dissent as the chamber debated the measure.
London report describes a French submarine sinking off Luteria due to faulty valves. Eighteen crew were aboard but two men in the conning tower were thrown overboard and rescued. Divers heard cries from inside the vessel as they examined it, and the submarine was refloated. All crew members survived by sheltering in the central watertight compartment.
General Limevitch reports Russian forces withdrew from the captured position after heavy fighting at Sanvaitse. He claims Japanese losses were heavy and accuses Japan of using dumdum and copper bullets. The description suggests intensified contempt for Japanese conduct in the engagement.
Washington report notes Elias Root appointed Secretary of State replacing Hay with military service background. Scandals cited as causing delays in American preparedness amid the Hi con flict. Ed. Merc.
The market for July delivery closed at 10.45 a.m. yesterday as Theodore Price moved 1100 pounds of sterling in five minutes and 50,000 pounds in the following hour in the New York cotton market.
HRH the Prince of Wales addressed the Imperial Cancer Research Fund meeting and said discovery of several suspected facts gives hope of a final solution. He noted cancer is not transferable between individuals and highlighted valuable research findings from the colonies.
The Lower House invited the Upper House to a joint committee on a proposal to establish a London province with suffrages, with the Archbishop of Canterbury characterising the plan as tentative and delaying further discussion.
Mr May Thomas author of a Sir John Robinson biography faces a £3000 case amid criticism of his work in A Tornado. A Texas tornado has killed 24 people, creating a dual shock of legal dispute and natural disaster in the same report.
General Linovitch reports Russians seized Kopunsanz and nearby positions in Corea after an offensive began Saturday. The Kniaz Potemkin fired on Akerman harbour over coal refusals, then bombarded Theodosia after threatening to shell it. Odessa reports Italianate crews and Russian naval movements as tension rises with unrest in Batoum and Odessa.
Report from London states Princess Stournga arrived in Vienna after fleeing Odessa and witnessing Vice Admiral Kruger order red flag up during a mutiny. Beating of ships, Kniaz Potemkin sailed, while crews in the Black Sea seek to return to Odessa with families. Potemkin at Theodore and Kerth ringleaders jailed awaiting likely execution.
The local Football Association reports a Townsville telegram canceling the 18th visit. Central Queensland Rugby Union offers matches during country week in Brisbane on the 15th and 27th instant. A local reply favors the 20th as best date with two matches, to be settled at tonight’s meeting.
Brasier driving a Brasier motor won the Gordon Bennett Cup at Laskhampe in France covering 342 miles in 7 hours 2 minutes 42 seconds. Eighteen competitors started with Nazzari second in an Italian Fiat at 7 hours 19 minutes 9 seconds and Cego third in an Italian Fiat at 7 hours 21 minutes 32 seconds.
The Walkerston team hosted the Lawn Tennis Club at Walkerston and won the contest 71 to 54. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Smith and Temple after the match.
For sale, the well known Oympis Hotel with cottage at Lani Ete, asking £2300. Sale closes after 8 November 1887 in the Edmond Barron estate. Mrs M Barros advertises repairs and terms, with weekly payments and a cors of conditions.
Brisbane reports Mr. W. H. Woodhouse of Broken Hill Proprietary Co visited the Premier to discuss a possible tramway to Hinasleigh. Construction hinges on Etheridge railway, with Chillagoe Co coordinating with the Government. A NSW deputy’s bid to build Moree line to capture Queensland trade may prompt border extensions this session.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives heard Mr Deakin unveil the new Ministry while Mr Reid critiqued Deakin's changes. Both Houses ultimately passed a Supply Bill for 418000 pounds, with the Chairmanship of Committees deferred until Parliament resumes and the House adjourning to July 36.
Residents of Homebush prepare for the harvest season as steam rises and the flag flies, while cane quality is praised though crop weight remains uncertain. A. Hamilton becomes cane inspector, social meetings at the Mutual Mentement Society, and a Burstall Company concert aids school funds amid Sunday sports protests and local church activities.
A memorial service was held at St Pauls in connection with the death of the late Colonel Hay, Secretary of State for the United States, with members of the...
The report notes recent showers giving way to colder conditions with frost on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Frost observed near Finnacke and Homebush area, with mentions of ice at Lagoons and a rising thermometer in Bom Vista. Readings from the local Post and Telegraph indicate a general drop in temperature over the past two days.
Mackay amateurs stage a program featuring WEAK WOMAN and a distance relay with cast led by J C Reier Arthur Modwyn and A Stuart, with music by Imperial Orchestra. Tickets 3/-, 2/-, 1/-, venue Mackay School of Arts, proceeds to Ambulance Engend fund.
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