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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1905

Page

3

Canadian Pack Railway Empress of Britain launch speech

Cablegrams from Luslon report Sir Walham Meare Bart MP describing the Empress of Britain launch as a milestone for Cane trade and railway progress. He contrasts colonial aims with broader imperial policy as exploration and industry push forward in the era.

Luslon Sir Walham Meare Bart Chammion Fairfield Shiphubdity and Engineering Co. Ltd Speakang Raihway Cocs Briteuim Puley Attra Westel Cuwrla

Restive Russia and unrest in Europe over Jewish atrocities

A London dispatch reports mass meetings in Transvaal, Capetown, and other colonies urging restraint and action to prevent atrocities in Kasai. It notes Russia appoints M. Varnowe as Minister of the Interior and cites warnings of riots, strikes, and anti-government actions across Europe. Reports describe mutinies, shipboard disturbances, and calls for an eight hour day amid growing tension between workers and factory owners.

Vlainvostockr Roissy Qaeuterbury St. Peters Abe Droga St Riet London Comunimint St.Petersburg Vathy Viadivustock Askekd Tin Imbeatt Mamdiour Grosgyo Shaneshai Adler Long AM Tiflis Gons St. Petersburg Council of Workmen's

Sydney Jews condemn Russian atrocities and raise relief fund

A largely attended Sydney Jewish meeting adopted a resolution expressing abhorrence at the Russian atrocities against Jews. It was to be telegraphed to Tomson and New York, and a relief fund was set up with a donation of Leo. The Premier Carruthers and the Federal Prime Minister were noted in communications, with the NSW Agent General to convey sympathy to Jews in London.

Sydney Tulian Salomens Afr Justice Cohen Russia Tomson New York Leo Carrut New South Wales London Wales

Parliament Debates Will Purchase Ideraway Estate

In Brisbane Assembly Mr Denham moved to introduce a Will to provide for purchasing the Ideraway Estate in the Burnett district under the Repurchase of Estates Act. The session featured protests over process, prison administration criticisms, and plans for a northern railway extension from Thane to Goondiwindi with emphasis on opening up mineral, pastoral, and agricultural resources.

Brisbane Denham Bell Ideraway Burnett Distret Messrs Philp Forsyth Lesina Strong Jacapam Thane Goondiwindi Cloncurry Goondiwinds Morgan New South Wales Queensland Newcastle Sydney Legislative Council Bartow Forrest Barton Gravison Somerset Hardacre N.S. Wale Moree Mungindi Wales P. T. Leahy Macintosh

Beaud esert Bank Manager Found Dead in Room

Telegrams report E Holert manager of the U N Bank Beaudesert branch found dead in his room. Police believe death resulted from imprisonment. Police have ordered the heihing of M pust MYT enamingon.

Brisbase E. Holert Beaudesert U. N. Bank

TVRLINE STEAMER MAI L SERVICE

Inquiries at the A U S N Co office show the company will add a steamer to its Queensland fleet. The Bingera is to replace the Barroo in the Brisbane to Townsville mail service. General manager Mr Macdonald of the A T O S S Co is in Melbourne on business for the new steamer arriving soon in Brisbane.

Brisbane A.U.S.N. Co Queensland Bingera Townsville Macdonald AT Oss. Co Melbourne Starker Brishine

Fatal Accident at Driv Dock Involving Charles Pratt

Charles Pratt fell from the driv dock today and suffered a fatal neck fracture. Trishane Wednesday reports the incident, with authorities investigating the fatal accident at the scene.

Trishane Charles Pratt Driv Dock

Welcome Telegram From Prime Minister to New Governor

The Prime Minister Mr Morgan sent a telegraphic message of welcome to the new governor, Fort Chelmsford, then at Fremantle. The dispatch marked a formal greeting and acknowledgment of the change in governorship.

Brisbane Premir Mr. Morgan Fort Chelmsforcd Fremantle

Federal Politics in Melbourne House Sit Continues

Melbourne report notes the Federal Parliament in session with the House of Representatives meeting through the day and night. The Opposition stalls the Trade Marks Bill, and it is likely the House will remain in session.

Melbourne Tons of Representatives

Queensland batsmen fall short in innings defeat over Wales

ACERESLAND y. SS. WALES. The match resumed in dull weather with Queensland 298 all out, yielding New South Wales an innings and 2b2 runs victory. Key figures include Macartney taking 3 for 80, O'Connor 2 for 69, and Garnsey 5 for 95 as the home side dominated the bowling while some totals listed appear inconsistent.

Brisbane Queensland New South Wales Miller Mawartmer MacCaffrey O'Conner Hayes O'Conner Hartigan Garnsey Faunce Garmsey Aseaaig Srough Carter Macartney Atkins Diamond Gurnsey Vans Tale Hutcheon St. Carter Garn- Sev Armstrong Foster Ed. M O'Commor I Garnsey

Victoria and South Australia Inter-State Cricket Resumes Play

Victoria faces South Australia as fine hot weather returns for the resumed inter‑state cricket match at Victoria. Innings highlights include Saunders and Armstrong contributing early wickets while McAlister and Darling fall to good bowling as Reedman and Claxton rally.

Adelanle Victoria South Australia South Aia Travers McAlister Saunders Este Claxton Saunders Darling Armstrong Reedman L. RE. Gill

Beatings Powder Sold By Chemists For Insects

An advertisement proclaims Beatings Powder defeats bugs fleas moths beetles and other insects with prices shown as 6d and 1/7 each. The offer targets chemists and general buyers seeking pest control.

Sale of Work Opens at Britannia Hall by Mayor

The sale of work organized by the Methodist Church Auxiliary opened in Britannia Hall yesterday afternoon with His Worship the Mayor officiating. Akerman Chataway and Mrs. Chataway were introduced by Rev. T. Powell. The Mayor congratulated the ladies on their display and unity, thanked them for the occasion, and opened the sale. Proceeds are reported as 135. Stall holders listed include Big Drapery, Refreshment, Lolly, Flower, Cream, Endeavour, and Jumble stalls with numerous ladies and misses staffing each.

Waite Queensland Lily Howard J. Kennedy

Homebush Notes on 1905 Harvest and Truck Shortage Issues

All cricket in Wood mentions concluding the 1905 crush with relief. Notes high sugar content, a record six to six and a half tons per ton of cane. P.R.F. and G.A branch discussed new agreements, a deputation to meet Mr Farquhar about molasses price, truck shortages, and 1901 bonuses. Officers elected: B D Iwers chairman, J P Moule secretary, H Haris treasurer. Delegates to Council elected. meeting promises energetic work. weather figures and showers hoped for.

P.R.F Farquhar B.d.iwers J.P Moule H. Haris

Transfer of Naval Brigade Hotel license adjourned case

The Licensing Court sat before Chairman Mr B C Macgpourty and Justices. Catherine Barry sought transfer of the Naval Brigade Hotel license to Mary Thelfie id. Sub-Inspector Martin opposed citing section 41. After debate over motives and marital ownership, the bench adjourned and ultimately granted the transfer with remarks about warrants.

B. C. Macgpourty Heach H. L. Black T. D. Chataway Catherine Barry Naval Brigade Mary Thelfie Foc Macnish Martin Ope Camuooweal Martn Aby Masi Manuel Charters Towers Ant Ushami Macnish Sax Maenish

Fragmentary obituary notes from old maritime ledger

Fragmentary OCR hints at a notice mentioning Eben Pegi and Ayton aboard a vessel with a date near November. References to Lefora pon and a Payne signature appear, with locale hints including Victoria Street and Wood’s. The text is incomplete and unspecific about events.

Eben Pegi

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