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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
2
Cablegrams report unclear text on the Welsh coalfield sale and a parliamentary vote split 64 to 33. The debate centers on preventing damage to the Thames Embankment and uncertainty whether the sale will proceed.
London reports quote M Witte a Russian peace plenipotentiary fearing Japanese terms may block accord. Russia resists peace at any price as Samoa developments draw Bern notice. A conference of 39 societies defies Governor measures and the Pope urges Catholics to engage in public life for Christian welfare.
James Edwards charged with murder of William Skinner is found guilty of manslaughter and remanded for sentence. Defense argued Skinner struck in self defense, contending the act amounted to justifiable homicide.
On Saturday last the school held sports at Scrushy Mount followed by a concert in the evening to raise funds for school. Mr. German chaired the event with recitations by T. McNight J. P. Sorensen and Leonard Miles and music by Phlips Larkin and several leading performers. Light refreshments were served and dancing continued until midnight.
Council appoints Parnicott secretary and Rowson treasurer with salary fixed. Eton Rifle Club affiliating and a telephone at the range is to be funded. A sub committee will revise rules and annual rifle meeting to be held with local trophy donations. Sunday practice requested and quarterly meetings planned. Bisley Kings Prize match notes a possible 35 at 200 yards. Football carnival admission. Townsville team to visit with matches at Alexandra Park and social events arranged by Pioneer Football Club.
Scotland were all out for 157 in their first innings, with McGregor top-scoring. Australia trailed by six wickets after 2 for 6 in their second innings before stumps, with Tramper 55, McLeod 52, and Ih 62 among the scorers.
The Dullingham Stakes results list Mead first, Cherry Ripe second, Kroonstad third. In the Hill Cep event, Ivan led, Mount Lolly finished third, Iromstome seventh. Wednesday racing notes record these placings for English racing fans.
A special Pioneer Shire Council meeting formed two delegates to the Local Authorities' Association conference in Brisbane. Council will push for a betterment area near the railway, lower haulage charges, and shunting fee abolition, while debating road survey routes and a contentious tramway land path.
The matter remained under hold until the next meeting. The schedule fixed for August 15 allows the Secretary to attend. The record notes June 5 and references to horse and person names. The entry ends with references to MaCKAY-PLANE and Pla Creek activity.
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