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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
3
London reports Lord Lansdowne announces Britain will participate in the Moroccan conference. The Japanese loan drew oversubscribed subscriptions in London and Berlin. Moscow praises Kusman authorities to discuss territory cession but not indemnity.
A fragmentary report says a stone toppled a petroleum lamp at the Borussia Mine in Westphalia Dortinaund causing a fire. Thirty nine miners remain entombed with hopes of rescue fading.
A brief report notes a first incident involving Russia and Britain at St Kilda. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the event is placed among maritime or diplomatic tensions with both nations cited.
The St Kilda's captain says the Dnieper commander told port authorities he would take the crew to Russia. A British consul and Lancaster threat led to the fleets leaving, and the crew were allowed to depart with baggage after a quarter hour.
The French Chamber of Deputies voted to fast track the Workmen Pensions measure and the Senate aims for general pacification. The action seeks swift social reform and addresses political exile concerns in a broad, highly favored move.
The report notes officers and NCOs sentenced in Warsaw for resisting Manchuria duty amid bribery claims by wealthier officers. It cites clashes as Lithuanian regiments and Cossacks clash, with 200 Cossacks reportedly killed. It mentions amnesty hopes for Kniaz Potemkin mutineers and explores liberal reform rhetoric and the Czar's promises and lessons.
In London on Wednesday Count Schuvalof reports an assassin, once a suspect, fired when petitioners withdrew. A prefectorial official died an hour later. The attacker was arrested as authorities disclose bombings across Transcaucasia affecting many people.
A free unemployed meeting discussed forming a plan to find work for the jobless. Committees urged government and local authorities cooperation to assess unemployment, fund needed works, open Crown lands, amend laws, and establish state farms for sheep cattle and horses. A representative would present to Premier A Morgan. An appalling discovery in the Maclean poisoning case revealed two key witnesses suffering leprosy and segregated. inquiry ordered.
Brisbane report that James Warton, sentenced to death for the murder of William Munday, made a strong written protest when informed the law would take its course. The Home Secretary said the protest was in his hands but not slated for publication, and Warton asked to publish writings but has not submitted any text.
Melbourne reports that Minister for Customs Sir William Lyne said the government intends to extend the sugar bounty on general principles after consulting with Mr Deakin and cabinet colleagues. Details are pending cabinet consideration and minor matters will be settled when addressed. The extension duration is not yet specified. The article also notes developments on the high commissioner ship.
Football lineups show the Imperials meeting the Pioneers at Walkerston with Harley Cheetham Barron Harmison and Dent among starters. Sunflowers also to face Chariton Wallace Grant Cameron Ward. New Zealand defeats Metropolitan Fifteen 7 to 3 in rugby today.
A fragmentary text from a Berlin and Sydney report mentions Samoa and Watneniay with references to a native person, but the details are incomplete and unclear. The readable bits indicate a geographic and demographic note without a clear event or outcome.
The Mackay District Hospital held its ordinary monthly meeting at the Court House with President E Martin and other directors. Inward correspondence covered staff appointments and probationary lists, with in camera discussion on staff decisions. surgeon’s monthly report and financials noted, including deaths and charity funds, along with a treasurer’s and secretary’s reports.
A prospectus note outlines shares and details involving Thomas Hodgett August Rick Alexander Barclay C Johnson William Comerford James Peoples John Shepherd, listing interested parties and initial subscription terms. The fragment suggests a planned incorporation or financing venture with multiple named individuals.
Large stock of oak and walnut cottage clocks arrives with 17a tl to 25s price range. Thermometer versions and watertight glass models offered. Also a new lot of watches and accessories on sale including wine presses and handles at 25 each.
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