Tropical storms flood home counties and circus fright
London reports a day of intense heat followed by thunderstorms that flooded streets and railways across the home counties. Two policemen and three others were killed or severely injured. at White City’s circus a tiger or puma attack prompted rescues. Meanwhile General Diez plans to settle in Spain and riotous unrest in Paris over May Day protests leaves several dead.
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Bysom
Che Bers
Rena Sae
Inier
Bostock’s
White City
Peivee
Wes
Hey chreca"Witderdania
Crombarte
London
Paris
Ausreriaie
Revolvere Ware
Morrocco Incident Details in Fez Destruction and Slavery
London reports a French garrison detachment attacked Fez on the eve of relief column arrival. Houses burned, inhabitants killed or dispersed, and women and children captured for slavery in the Fez market. Paper accuses Maghzen and Europeans of broken promises of immunity.
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Fez
Mipalap Dee Croyd
Maghsen
Declaration of London Debate at Imperial Conference
London Friday discussion on the Declaration of London featured Mr Fisher moving a resolution to consult Dominions on tariff changes before sculptance of the cnt. Earl Grey noted the declaration does not alter existing international law, tied to consensus of international rules. Debate adjourned with no immediate action expected.
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London
Fieber
Britain
Earl Grey
International Ralea
Fisher
FISHER'S IMPRESSIONS OF A BUSY DAY AT THE COURSE
Mr Fisher described his impressions of Darby day noting bustle and stir on the road but an orderly scene. The crowd’s moral tone was commendable and the London police force seemed almost superfluous in such well behaved surroundings.
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London
Fisher
Bia
Darby Dey
Institute London
Narrow Escape At Welshmen Race Hotel
A remarkable incident in London involved Welshmen who slept in a small room after a race. One man hung a coat on a gas tap triggering a startling effect that nearly caused suffocation or panic. They were carried to hospital and recovered.
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London
Su Hotel
Attempted murder at Guildford railway station
Western Australia telegrams report an alleged thief shot at Percy Whitford the night stationmaster at Guildford railway station. Boots stolen yesterday were recovered today but the suspect remains at large. The shot narrowly missed Whitford as the thief fired through a window at 11.30 p.m. Police search continues.
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Guildford
Percy Whitford
Whitford
WEAT GUILD Ford Shooting Case
West Guildford shooting case details parts of a police raid on camp near West Guildford. Harry Esperance, an aboriginal man at Lockridge, was arrested for alleged theft of goods and an unlawful act. A breechloader with one loaded shell and an empty shell on the other barrel was found, plus partridge gear. The native’s bat was later located near West Guildford Station.
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West Guildford
Melbourne Telegrams: Ballarat murder arrest in case
Melbourne telegrams report 22 year old Elin Wilton a Footscray tailor died in Ballarat last night. Detective Nogheson arrested Louisa Trooke for wilful murder. Trooke testified Wilton came to Ballarat days ago and on Sunday gave birth to a child whose body was buried under a bed of earth in a back yard. Trooke claimed she performed an operation and was paid six pounds. The girl died shortly after making the statement.
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Elin Wilton
Footscray
Ballarat
Nogherson
Louisa Trooke
Nogheson
Wilson
Ballarat South
Ahe
Abest
Lack Yard
Opening of Meekatharra Convent by Bishop Kelly
A large crowd attended the Meekatharra convent opening at 3.30 pm on Sunday. Bishop Kelly officiated and, with Rev Father Flavaban, spoke from the verandah. The Dominican Sisters fund raised nearly all costs. £200 remained. The building includes a hall, music room, parlor, community room, two bedrooms, kitchen and pantry. Mother De Patsi, Sisters Barnett and Josephine direct the newly opened school with about 42 students.
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Kelly
Father Flavaban
Flavaban
Dominican Order
Flayahan
Bishop Kelly
America
Australia
Mears Crooks
Brooker
W. J. Carter
Customs Returns Show Big Increase in Melbourne
For eleven months of the current financial year the Customs excise revenues exceeded the corresponding term of 1909 10 by £1,282,198. This indicates a substantial rise in duties collected, reflecting stronger trade activity and higher taxed imports during the period.
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Melbourne
Affray with Natives Wounds to Two Black Suspects
A wire from Sergeant Buckland reports an incident near the Bastian Rang where trackers attempting to recapture escaped prisoners were attacked. Tracker Larry was struck on the thigh by a boomerang and bruised, while an escaped prisoner named Peter was wounded by a revolver in the back. Another native named Jarabie has been arrested.
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Kulahan
Broome
Commissioner of Police
Buckland
Bastian Rang
Larry
Peter
Jarabie
Inquiry Wanted Over Death of Orphan George Jones
The Colonial Secretary orders an inquiry into the death of George Jones, an orphan boy. Public officials seek details from witnesses and guardians to determine circumstances and responsibility surrounding the tragedy.
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Perth
Visiting Commissioners Hear Support for Trans Australian Rail
South Australian visiting commissioners were entertained by ministers in Perth. Premier Verran expressed firm support for the trans Australian railway, urging speed to fulfill federation covenants. The Commissioner's praised Western Australia’s light railway lines and noted plans to leave by the Karoola.
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Perth
South Australia
Verran
Alway
Transbon
W.A
Federation
Kingston
8.A
Commissioner of Railways
South Austral
Karoola
Dairy Farm Dispute Opens in Supreme Court
In Sydney on Friday a dairy farm dispute was filed in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice and a four person jury. Richard Bellringer sues Acting Prime Minister alleging breach of dairy farm work agreement and seeking damages of £1009. The plaintiff claims assault and false imprisonment following eviction from the farm.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Richa Bellringer
Steamer Tofua Accident Kills Third Officer At Suva
At Suva the steamer Tofua, previously aground, floated off on its own. Third officer Hudson was killed instantly directing the guide line when the rope parted and rebounded. The bosun was injured.
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Sydney
Suva
Tofua
Hudson
Bosun
Local Board of Health Fines Dorothy Fox at Police Court
Mrs Dorothy Fox was charged by the Local Board of Health at the Police Court on May 26 before J. E. Coombes and W. D. Briers for breach of the Board. She was fined with costs. Mr J. B. Holman announced plans to tour his constituency soon.
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Dorothy Fox
Board of Health
Messrs
J. E. Coombes
W.D Briers
J. B. Holman
M.L
Sunstar Wins Derby Amid Wide Field of Entrants
Twenty six horses contested the Derby with Sunstar favorably placed as Taltenhem corner approached. The colt surged on the rails to win by two lengths in 2 minutes 36 3 seconds. Betting quotes had Sunstar 13 to 8, Steanfast 20 to 1, and Royal Tendur 100 to 1. A Calcutta sweep of £65,000 was reported, with Dr Bolton noted as Trinidad immigration agent.
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London
Sunstar
Taltenhem
Cams
Breca
Calcutta
Dr Bolton
Lindrum Sets World Record In Melbourne Billiards Match
Lindrum, facing Reece, posted a world record break of 640 with bonzoline base and 678 off the red. The ongoing match shows Lindrum in play at 8672 to Reece 4696, with the final game of the tournament at Tom Burna's saloon tonight. The contenders are Patan and Champion, 20 and 60 behind, with betting at 6 to 4 on Champion.
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Melbourne
Reece
Lindrum
Lindram
Bindrum
Tom Burna
Patan
Champion
Crooks and Brooker Trophy Scores For Shield Meet
Last Sunday scores are listed for the Crooks and Brooker trophy. Competitors include Weston Doyle Evans Campbell Day Enmergenciee Field and Fleming. The Shield competition is scheduled for tomorrow morning with the same participants.
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Little
Weston
Doyle
Evans
Campbell
Day
Enmergenciee
Field
Fleming
Children Hacking Cough and Mighty Weeds Peppermint Cure
A brief notice reports a child’s hacking cough linked to the Mighty Weeds company promoting a Great Peppermint Cure. The item notes the product as a remedy and references its sale or endorsement during the period.
Weather Chat at the Drug Store Scene
An overcast day prompts a cheerful drug clerk to discuss the weather with several customers. Each passerby comments on the chill, and the clerk agrees with a shiver as the small talk continues in the shop.
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E.lly
Demardad
Log Chop Handicap at Church Bazaar in June
Handicapped log chop event set at the Church of England Bazaar with 10s class. Nominations close June 10 with Mr J Gallager. acceptances to follow. Logs 12 inches, beet wand prize. Mrs J Eves serves as secretary.
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J. Gallager
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Barre
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Morrocco
Declaration OF London
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Hughe
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Healey
Weetetstra
Philip Neri
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Moekatharra
Steblo
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Crooks and Brooker Trophy
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Eaton
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Wheeler
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Goodin
Pi U Gt
Foster
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Bonnington
Irish Moss
Tom Curnow
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Bteeple
Pons
Caris Bros
Saggack Street
Perte
Acurate
Cerner
Meekatharra
Sam
J. Eves
Church of England Guild
Aw.a. Hall
J. Egan
Tery & Park
Royal Mail
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T.B
Hobart
Richard Mahony
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A.W
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