Lawson Premier Leads Reconstructed Victorian Ministry
In Melbourne the Victorian government unveils a reconstructed ministry with Lawson again serving as premier. Key figures include Attorney General William McPher and Education Minister Robinson, while War, Public Works, and Agriculture posts are filled by senior lawmakers. The reshuffle aims to steady governance amid ongoing administrative challenges.
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Robinson
Ani Forte
Ana Lar
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Caiuletony
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Puwite Health
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Pulte Works
Ait Mines
Lo Gods
Lavesnit
Late Sammy Lunn and Adelaide Funeral Procession
A dated notice describes a large funeral procession for Sammy Lunn and Adelaide with civic and military participation. It notes soldiers receiving paid leave and honors, with about 200 workers from a local foundry area joining the ceremonies and a government decision affecting civil service leave for female staff.
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Trade Union Congress Debates Labor Dispute With Unions
London reports that the Trade Union Congress debated the Sailors and Firemen and Marine Workers dispute amid disarray. The Congress endorsed the General Council’s plan to push rival unions toward reconciliation while continuing discussions on the dispute’s stance and leadership.
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London
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Trade Union Congress
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Caton
Severus
South Wales
Devastation in Yokohama Fire After Japan Earthquake
Reuter’s Tokyo correspondent reports a harbor district blaze in Yokohama from the quake disasters. Fires raged through ships, oil works, and streets, leaving charred bodies and thousands fleeing toward the harbor. Aid talks include rice supplies, medical teams, and relief ships from China.
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Nagasaki
Tokyo
Yokohama
Yokoyama
Ie Stansdard Oil Works
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Takeo
Yokohosa
Kobe
Kole
State Politics Adelaide Wheat Pools Debate
In the House of Assembly Sir Henry Brewell said he would not comment on the winding up of the Wheat Pools or any potential overpayment for 1916-1917 until after the Australian Wheat Board meeting in Melbourne on September 14. Orders from London would be considered at that meeting.
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McIntosh
House of Assembly
Henry Brewell
Australian Wheat Board
Melbourne
London
Coursing Cup First Round Results At Jamestown
Summary of the TEASIL CUP first round heat results in Jamestown with numerous matches and points: Fronzac over Levene nine to four, Rise Ale over Triplett two to one, Tricks over Mystival by margin, and Lincoln edged Con's Surprise by one point. Several other heats list varied winners and scores, including Valussa over Pair Hope and Pourneani over EX Bits.
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Five Hundred Foreigners Perish In Disaster
A correspondent reports massive loss of life as flames and collapse strike a Japanese port area. Hotels and residences suffered severe damage with many casualties and refugees. Rescue efforts saved some, but most survivors faced ruined homes and injuries.
Catholic Sisters Offered Aid in War Relief Effort
Pekin reports Apostolic Nuncio communicates with sixty Catholic bishops in China urging support for a relief committee. He notes nursing sisters willing to serve during the war and describes church groups mobilizing supplies and funds for relief.
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China
Ineal
Eayaw
Nulild
Italian Ambassador Perishes in Tokyo and Yokohama Incident
Confused telegraphic report states the Italian ambassador perished in Tokyo with scattered references to consular staff and a Japanese location. The Italian colony in Japan is cited as safe, though details are unclear and names are misread.
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Tokyo
Yokohune Hai
Japan
Hugh Horns
Navy Aid Report From Pacific Theatre Amid Relief Efforts
Reported assistance from the U S Navy under a commander named Vazaki and other crews aids Tokyo and other afflicted areas. A fuel ship was sighted near Yokohama carrying 6000 tons of flour, and American relief ships head toward Kobe and Yokohama to support victims.
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Train Plunges Into Sea Near Station
A train at a station in New AUim reportedly hurled into the sea at noon on Saturday. Far from the crash, thirty passengers were saved by nearby shoreguards. The incident involved a German embassy staff member and one other injured, with authorities investigating the accident.
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Germany
Refugees Pour into Kobe From Yokohama Influxes
Refugees arrive by steamer Dongola with 30 people from various nations amid 172 Chinese casualties. President Jefferson ferries 53 Europeans and 19 survivors, including 40 Chinese, 46 Indians, and 24 Europeans. Empress of Canada carries 1500 survivors. Many are injured and destitute. 40,000 Chinese in Yokohama face deadly violence as Chinatown suffers a brick avalanche.
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Chinatown
Relief Measures in Nagasaki Aid to Japan
At a meeting of the Earth wake Relief Committee in Nagasaki Edkins of Butterfeld a Swire shipping firm expressed international sympathy for Japan. He urged that material aid come from Shanghai and Hongkong and noted plans to intercept cargoes of flour and provisions en route to America to speed relief. A relief fund was opened for a shipment of flour at Kobe this morning.
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Kobe
Aid From Australia Funds for Relief and Japan Cabinet Installment
A report from Melbourne states that 50,000 pounds has been wired for immediate relief goods including food, clothing, and tents. Government and British officials coordinate to fund distressed Japanese aid while efforts begin to secure ships and medical services. In Tokyo, the new Cabinet installation occurred at 7 p.m. on Sunday in an outdoor ceremony due to ongoing earthquakes.
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Turbulent Japan Amidst Rumors And Repairs After Crisis
Reports from Tokyo describe widespread disturbances centered 62 miles south of Tokyo and the nation’s leaders urging calm. The new cabinet debates punitive actions while Fukuda reports restored order, engineers repair railways, and relief ships distribute supplies to flood and quake victims.
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New Island Appears Off Yokohama After Shifting Rise
Pekin reports a new island south of Yokohama likely formed near Yoshima, the landmass reportedly sank with many feared dead. Manila records three distinct earthquake shocks felt early morning, described as distant and possibly moderate, observed near the city and Japan.
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Yoshima
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Japan
Import Britain Goods to Cut Out Middlemen in Port Pirie
A call for residents of Port Pirie to import directly from Britain in large quantities to obtain lower prices and eliminate profit-taking middlemen. The message advocates benefiting local shoppers with the best value available.
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