Celegraphic Hews From Sydney and Beyond
W N Willis was remanded for three days in Perth to allow a solicitor to seek release, but no application followed. Government leave granted to introduce Lands Commission powers. Federal Labor resolves to add Progressive Land Tax and avoid post parliamentary alliances. Orange demonstration shows strong support, with a chairman claiming Protestant eligibility issue for public service posts. Cardin Moran accused of animosity by Dill Macky over Labor ties. Queensland cotton to Japan expected to open profitable trade. A playney train collision near Cowra kills over a hundred sheep. New Zealand defeats Metropolis 20 to 3 in football. Rumor of Wise for High Commissioner post as Deakin governs. Floods in Victoria worsen Goulburn River rising two miles wide. reports say three settlers and families may be drowned.
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Federal Labor Party
Dill- Macky
Cardinal Moran
T. Reid
Labor Party
Queensland
Japan
Cowra
New Zealand
Metropolis
Wise
Deakin
Victoria
Goulburn
Assassination and Press Power Rock Russia amid War News
The report notes Count Schonvaloff's assassination after five poisoned bullets, a Russian move to empower a single minister to suppress newspapers, and London coverage of a cricket match where Australia defeated Derbyshire by 105 runs. China signals nonrecognition of Russian Japanese territorial accords in Manchuria without consent.
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Japan
Schonvaloff
Moscow
Russia
Derbyshire
China
Manchuria
Cattle King Kidman Faces Rabbit Woes at Bullo Downs
Queensland reports say Kidman contemplates abandoning Bullo Downs due to rabbits turning the run into a vast warren. The property, once a premier Southern Queensland holding, has been ravaged by ravines and erosion. Community groups seek a Royal Commission into Mines Department administration amid political chatter of a federal election and a Freetrade vs Protection debate. Races at Coonaubla postponed by rain. Parkes Show set for August 16 and 17 with entries due August 9. Percival the herbalist to visit Peak Hill. a major throat operation on W Stokes last 8th shows patient recovering. Murrumbidgee and Murray rivers in flood, Wodonga reports the largest flood in 20 years.
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Queensland
Kidman
Bullo Downs
Bullo
Mines Department
Murrumbidgee
Murray
Wodonge
Anravoxmums Promotion Claimed by City Firm Ad
Anravoxmums have been made by Messrs. Jackson with a reliable City firm to attend to Ruvates or Watonxs and Junetueny. such work left will receive promotion.
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Messrs
Jackson
Advt
Mining Turmoil and Wool Trade in Australia News
Orr Rations at McPhail mine reduced with about 30 men discharged. Some staff hired at Peak Hill Proprietary as operations pause awaiting London directives. Directors' contingency suspension approved in April. Melbourne schoolgirl essay and bees tale included. Gippsland farmer benefits from bee swarm. Terifield Agric Society clears overdraft, King Wool profits noted. Wool sales tally 1,092,651 bales worth £13,825,269. export value near £20.2 million. Earl Roberts tells Lords Britain’s army remains unprepared for war.
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McPhail
Peak Hill Proprietary
London
Apri
Hocking
Melbourne
Gippsland
Earl Roberts
House of Lords
Gold Mine Expands Output With Ten New Vats AFD 2500 Tons
The Proprietary reports ten new vats now operating, boosting monthly output to 2,500 tons. A promising ore body has been found on the southern end of the hill.
Fourth Peak Hill Show Promises Growth and Busy Preparations
The Peak Hill Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association prepares for its fourth annual show with strong entries from across the state. Improvements include covered sheep pens and side shows as Mr Eden George M.L.A. and his daughter Miss Irene Eden George are set to officially open the event. A luncheon and early events start Wednesday with a smoke concert featuring top artists on opening night.
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Peak Hill Pastoral, Agricultural, & Horticultural Association
Eden George
M.L.A
Peak Hill
Irene Eden George
Peculiar cloud bank spurs Peak Hill tornado memory
A thick bank of clouds moved across the sky on Tuesday afternoon at Peak Hill. The cumulus formation was singular and frightening, raising fears of a repeat tornado as sleet battered the town with intense cold.
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Peak Hill
DeLACYS Retailer Adverts Liquor Confectionery and More
The notice promotes a broad stock in the west including old matured wines from 18s per case and temperance fruit wines 14s per bottle. It lists imported colonial confectionery, tobacco, pipes, smokers sundries, fresh fruits, pastries, biscuits preserves and cordials. Address: DeLACYS next door to Stephens Dispensary.
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N.S.W
All Nations
Odea
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Sydney
Twensday
Perth
W. N. Willis
Supreme Court
Lands Commission
Coonaubla
Mining News
Delacy
Delacy's
Stephens’ Dispensary
H. N. Gibson
H.p. Ransome
Methodist Church
Mr&. Wynne
Coleman’s
Lis. Bundie
R. McLean
Hall
Herr Percival
A. T. Millgate
Cambridge Club
Caswell Street
S. W. Swain
Masonic Hall
Utley
Messia
Nicholson & Co
Pea
N. Gibson
A. Miles
N.B
McLean’s Hall
R. C. Church
D. Glasheen
Australian Liberal League
R. H. McEneice
Parkes
Liberal Programme
Ial
Bathurt
Dubbo
Condobolin
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