No-Confidence Motion Sparks Legislative Debate in August
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Harper signaled plans to move on Tuesday for a board of commissioners to manage railways. The debate continued with critics arguing the government failed to prove charges, questioned public works policy, and urged a better audit system for the Railway Department while some supported government actions and proposed inquiries into alleged frauds. Names of many members were recorded in the session, highlighting a polarized stance on railway management and fiscal oversight.
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Clingworth
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Enlany
Preiss
Datte
Tilingword
Quinlan
Holmes
Wnesrth
Miniktar
Teamyininar
Wilson
Baen
Mombarn
Abe Pramiser
Pramier
Pennefather
Perthee Company
House adjourns after amendment voting and majority shows
A political session ends as the House faces an amendment vote with a majority in favor. The chamber then adjourns, signaling the pause in proceedings and the tally on the amendment.
Premier's Victory Draws Widespread Congratulatory Messages
The Premier's division no confidence vote win sparks telegraphed congratulations from Melbourne mayor and Kalgoorlie and Wortham municipal leaders. The praise notes a historic vote and references to opposition defections, with ministers noting the session's progression and plans to discuss the Address-in-Reply next week.
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Phillip Mennel
Auroralasian
Throseell
Bayor
Wortham
Sbajrmad
Municipal Conierence
Kimilay
Pracher
Bir Sohn
Hesmand
Thu
Tha Raat
Eb Initler
Bern
Public Works Committee investigates Tamore to Ganhsr railway
New South Wales August 20 Public Works Committee opened an inquiry into the feasibility of a Tamore to Ganhsr railway at an estimated cost of £388,000. Moame, dispatched to Ben Prenvcisen, reports the equipment of gold totaling 110 boxes valued at £350,000, shipped by various Yankee interests. The second libel trial of Alex Hutcheson against Briwlston Argue proprietors concluded with a verdict for the defendant. Sir Lovie Samuel begins his tenure as baronet amid unique circumstances after succeeding to the title. He faced detention with other jurors at Darlingharat Court Home amid protests over troop dispatch and sources of funding related to South Africa. The Tyson estate matter returns before the Chiat Judge in Equity, with Margaret Willis seeking a niece’s claim to a share, and the court grants her commission to examine England cases in support of her interest.
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Durangon
Lovie Samuel
San] Bamnel
Darlingharat Court
Savenin
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South Africa
Tyson
Chiat
Margaret Willis
Jammer Tyson
Isene
England
Political Campaigns From Tivoli Theatre Speech Night
The article notes Mr Glowrey’s reception at Tivoli Theatre as he and rival candidates campaign across Norseman. With the election nearing, the Investor Norseman speaks Saturday while others push on the same platform. Voters hear renewed canvassing and organized voter outreach ahead of Wednesday’s section.
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Glowrey
Tivoli
Norseman
Wathion
Worror
Myr Glowrsy
Norseman Tomsrrow
Douy
Breslong Massacre Rumor and Armed Patrols Reported
Unclear fragment describes ethnic threats and claimed killings near Clarke's monument. Mentions Minister of Works E. W. O'Sullivan and officials Mawais Dight Fits patric M.P. traveling with the Governorate. Claims three MPs are armed along with police presence in the district.
Penrir Disaster and Miscellaneous Perth News
Reports from Penrir detail Raymond Burns dying after a skrill fracture and a shipwreck where the banque Socotra burned and was towed for safety. A widow near Northam died in a house fire, a court awarded damages in a separate case, and a young man attempted suicide at Marble Bar. August plague costs and Fremantle weather were noted, with mint gold receipts reaching 57,.0020 for August and a Premier uncertain about exact revenue figures.
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Naming of electorates under new colonial division
Sir John Fivereat discusses naming five electorates for the colony as it prepares to form the House of Representatives. Sir Folin cites difficulty in applying native names, noting a lack of suitably historic terms but is considering suitable euphonious options for the Tarige arena electorate.
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Pruitt
Anguat
Kisideration
Sir John Fivereat
Feyalayn
Inquiry urged into railway charges and Holmes statements
The Government backs a Select Committee to probe railway department charges cited by Mr Holmes. Acting Commissioner for failways endorses early House action, hoping Holmes will again press for inquiry to clarify the statements.
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Holey
Bilvettin Tramway Company Meeting Report
Victoria lists a half yearly meeting where the chairman said business was satisfactory though incensed. A notice arrives of an action by Mel Duin and Mrs Bourke to recover 2500 from their engineer Samuel dohnenn for damages over the death of their husbands. Walter Taylor, a laborer, was killed instantly when run over near Boodigo by a Goodstein car while caring last night.
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Angus
Bilvettin Tramway Company
Mel Duin
Bourke
Thant
Samuel Dohnenn
Glenelg
Walter Taylor
Inboror
Goodstein
Boodigo
Charge Against Solicitor in Fraud Case
A warrant was issued today for the arrest of William Seymour, solicitor, on a fraud charge involving a 400 cheque drawn on the Loyal Australian Felix Lodge. The Grand Secretary of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows approved the action, with another charge against Ernest A. Hornby, Fergie’s clerk, for alleged embezzlement of lodge funds. The alleged lodge shortage is over £2000.
Coolgardie Officials Move on From Northam Conference
Municipal representatives traveled to the Northam Conference. Alexander M Millan was committed for trial for obtaining money by deceit. A probe into the June explosion at the operation headicap notes a price paid to an Interlude owner amid disqualification.
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Cootasnine
Northam
Alexander M.millan
Lipman
Julia McKay Dies From Injuries At Broken Hill
Julia McKay died today from injuries received on Block 11 during a mine incident in Broken Hill. A municipal council meeting decided to raise 2000 pounds for law expenses linked to the mine rates.
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