Reverses for Queens land Socialists spark election anxieties
Local political circles view recent defeats as signs of Labor weakness across Australia with old hands predicting a NSW victory trend. Parliament to meet July 3 after a gazetted proclamation. Mr Deakin departs for Paris en route home to Australia as friends bid farewell. Broken Hill Block 10 Company reports half year net profit of £61,944.
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Queensland
Australia
Labor
New South Wales
Deakin
Paris
Broken Hill
Solicitor Cummins Suspended for 18 Months
The Full Court suspended Mr J Cummins, solicitor of Doonabara bran, from practicing for 18 months on a misconduct charge. He was ordered to repay money advanced on a mortgage and to pay costs.
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J. Cummins
Doonabarabran
Immigrant Steamship Geelong Arrives with Farmers En Route
The Geelong steamed in from London yesterday carrying a sizable cohort of immigrants, mainly farmers, eager to begin new lives. Many travelers arrived with wives and children seeking immediate opportunities.
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Geelong
London
Crick Granted Privy Council Appeal on Expulsion
The Full Court allows Crick to appeal to the Privy Council against its ruling that Crick's expulsion from Parliament was illegal. Harnett and McCourt are the defendants in Crick versus Harnett and McCourt.
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Crick
Harnett
McCourt
Privy Council
A Happy Family in Shop Dispute
Samuel Hordern testified that his firm with 4000 workers was a happy family. A new entrant could reach about £1000 a year and a former apprentice earned that salary. Department heads shared roughly £25,000 of profits last year.
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Samuel Hordern
O Sullivan Forms National Democratic Association
Mr O Sullivan resigns from the Progressive party to form a new political group named the National Democratic Association. The party aims to work in sympathy with labor and to embrace all classes and creeds with broad progressive principles.
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O'Sullivan
Progressive Party
Laborarty
National Democratic Association
Strike Instigators Fined in Perth Court
At the Perth Court J B Holman MLA was fined £25 J Ryan £15 and W Jones £10 on charges of instigating a strike.
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Perth
J. B. Holman
M.L.A
J. Ryan
W. Jones
Owen reports end of Landa Administration inquiry
Commissioner Sir William Owen submits a final report on the Landa Administration. He states further inquiry would yield no practical benefit and signals closure of the investigation.
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William Owen
Landa
Man fined for manslaughter in Richmond killing
William Grace of Richmond Victoria was fined five pounds for manslaughter after striking Arthur Hayes, who died from injuries following an incident when Hayes interfered with a woman.
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William Grace
Richmond Vic
Arthur Hayes
Grace
Hayes
Labor Leader Attacks Carruthers Waddell Coalition Speech
Mr McGowen head of the Labor Party denounces the Carruthers Waddell coalition in a Protestant Hall address. He claims the coalition rests on greed, noting Labor’s past refusals of bribes while Waddell’s party allegedly accepted them.
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McGowen
Labor Party
Waddell Party
Dubbo Events and Local Happenings
Other districts host the Highland Gathering on May 29 with the Birnie Family in the Gaerne and a concert. Miss Jessie Maclachlan to sing at Dubbo on June 10. Mr D Kilby buys 5400 acres Dix Camp from Ostler estate. Mrs Ley, aged 70, dies in Dubbo. native of Inverness, she came to Australia 50 years ago. Polling day set for the P P Board on the 30th. Miss Pulley wins the Show guessing competition sewing machine prize amid a blaze then extinguished. the victim dies that night.
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Jessie Maclachlan
Scotland
Dubbo
D. Kilby
Rawsonville
Dix Camp
Ostler
Ley
Wood appointed Solicitor for Parkes Council
Parkes Council appoints Mr. R. H. K. Wood as solicitor. R. Seymour Smith arrives from Cowra and receives a dressing case from Holmwood Anglican congregation. Parkes footballers beat Calarie 27–0 with Freeman and Hackett noted for strong play. Two Parkes identities, Mrs. T. S. Cooper and Mr. John McGuinees, die. F and S Association urges an Experimental Farm. A council meeting alderman threats and profane intent noted. Ven Archdeacon Neild leaves for Wyalong after receiving testimonials and sovereign purse.
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R. H. K. Wood
Parkes Council
R. Seymour Smith
Cowra
Parkes
Holmwood
Calarie
Forbes
Freeman
Hackett
Peak Hillites
Exawrven
Parken
T. 8. Cooper
John McGuinees
Grenfell
Archdeacon Neild
Wyalong
Over-burdened Post Office Affects Health Of Local Officials
After two years the Dandaloo Public School reopened with about 20 attendees. A public meeting set for 3 May invites residents to discuss settling cancelled Improvement Leases. Trappers in the district earn good wages while grass remains scarce, causing anxiety for stockowners. The Progress Association has been revived with 38 members.
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Apvocats
Dandaloo
Local Progress Association
Narromine Notes and Local Happenings
Mr J W Smith owns a full brother to the trotter Sir Charles who broke the two year old record in Sydney last week. Fodder prices rise and rain is needed to save stock. A bazaar for the R Church raised about £100. The gold watch went to Miss Delaney of Dubbo. The wild tobacco plant is spreading. the council seeks to declare it a noxious weed. Sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Rawson on their son Edgar’s fatal accident after clothes caught fire during a play session near burning logs.
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J. W. Smith
Charles
Sydney
Miss Delaney
Dubbo
Eden Photo Studios Portraits in Sydney at Low Prices
Visit Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney for first class portraits with new Artist Proofs at 20s per dozen, cabinet photos at 7s 6d per dozen, and larger enlargements by mail. Other houses charge 50s to four guineas for comparable quality.
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Sydney
Eden Photo Studios
Eden Photo
George-street
Australia to establish its own navy amid huge costs
The piece argues South Australia must fund a separate navy with vast sums for construction and upkeep. It notes ships cost over £2,500,000 to build, become obsolete in 15 years, and quotes the Sanspareil being sold for £26,000. It highlights large maintenance bills and 900 crew aboard the flagship, with nearly 4000 sailors employed across the fleet.
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Australia
Admiralty
Japanese doctors settle dog ownership dispute in court
Two Japanese doctors fought over a dog for over two years, moving through several courts with high costs. In the end two judges persuaded the litigants to transfer the dog to a third person, resolving the lengthy case.
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Litiganta
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales Notice
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales announces deposit interest up to £ 500 and mortgage advances at prevailing rates. The Savings Bank Department lends on freehold or conditional purchases with £ 50 minimum and £ 25,000 maximum. The Advance Department offers loans on freeholds, homestead selections, settlement leases, or conditional purchases with £ 50 minimum and £ 2,000 maximum. Repayments by instalments over up to 31 years. Further forms and information available at the bank or local Lands Agent office.
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Government Savings Bank OF
New South Wales
Surz-Street
Sydney
Savings Bank Department
Ear
Ed cm
Eliams
H. O'M. Wood
Missioners
Approved by the Mothers Bonnington's Irish Moss Endorsed in Australia
Mothers of Australia favor Bonnington's Irish Moss as an economical reliable household remedy. It is claimed to cure Whooping Cough Croup and all Chest Affections, making it a trusted medicine for home use.
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Bonnington
Australia
Peculiar Death of William Murphy at Dubbo Hospital
William Murphy of Goonoo died in Dubbo Hospital a week after accompanying D. P. Byrne, who died suddenly on the road. Murphy reportedly fell from a horse then developed pneumonia, with authorities noting the eerie linkage between Byrne’s sudden death and Murphy’s decline.
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William Murphy
Goonoo
Dubbo
D. P. Byrne
Byrne
Murphy
Water rights interest in mining sites ruled by Crown
On April 23 in Equity Court Judge Simpson defined the interest in lands held as a site for a dam or water works under a miner's right as closely akin to a tenancy at will. The Crown may determine the interest at the end of the current miner's right by proclamation under Mining Act 1874 without compensation for improvements.
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Equity Court
Simpson
Equity
Striking a Match: Irish Wife Seeks Redress Over Husband
A magistrate hears a quirky dispute as an Irish plaintiff notes her husband’s alleged violent behavior. A firm official testifies that Mark Foy's employees received tea milk sugar and social benefits, including clubs and occasional balls, with health support. The tale frames a once harmonious employer employee “family” disrupted by agitators.
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Mark Foy
Agitatora
Bonnington's Irish Moss Instant Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Bonnington's Irish Moss as a standard family medicine for coughs colds and chest affections and warns consumers to beware of cheap substitutes while distinctly asking for Bonnington's.
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Bonnington
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