Insurance Inquiry Warns Against Fire Policy Abuse
A Victorian and federal panel probes fire insurance practices amid claims of extortionate premiums. The piece argues competition is restrained by agreements, urges government inquiries into insured premises, and warns against public tolerance for misdeeds品. It stresses managers must press for investigations to protect customers and shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Commission
Knibbs
Federal Statistian
F. Hood
Victoria
Sbe
Abolition of Arm Aids in New Zealand Bars
The Licensing bill in New Zealand Parliament bans most women from late bars except licensees and their wives or daughters. Existing workers may register and continue briefly while new hires halt, limiting sexy employment and potentially driving up wages as the supply shrinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
James
Rifle Shooting Club Holds Prize Event and Plans Matches
Eleven members of the club competed for cash prizes with Charlton, ex Goulburn Railway Ambulance Rifle Club, taking first and C Boyd second at seven hundred yards. Soares or Vass Rifle Club could not meet Soaneanbeyan for the Triggs Challenge Bowl on Saturday but offered to face Queanbeyan in mid December. Yass Rifle Club will duel Collector Rifle Club next for the bowl. eligible clubs include Rye Park, Binalong, Harden, Burrinya, Gunning, Jerrara, Collector, Queanbeyan, Bungendore and Murambi. Gunning Rifle Club will host a Ladies Bracelet Competition on Monday 26 December at Chunningfort with gold bracelets as prizes and several cash prizes for entrants.
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T He Hf’ Club
Charlton
Goulburn Railway Ambulance Rifle Club
C Boyd
Soares
Vass Rifle Club
Soeanbeyan
Queanbeyan
Focal
Yass Rife Club
Collector Rifle Club
Rye Park
Binalong
Harden
Burrowa
Gunging
Jerrara
Collector
Bungendore
Murrombatenay
Gunning Rifle Club
Chunning
Southern Association
Labour Candidates Rise Across State Municipal Ballots
Labour representation grows as candidates flood in across the state shaping contests in municipal elections. Parties seek suitable nominees amid push for broader suffrage and reforms to council selection and labor preference policies, promising a vibrant but uncertain political fray.
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Domiemet
Commonwealth
Trent
Winonnet
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Hogue at Glebe Town Hall
A large crowd gathered at Glebe Town Hall on Wednesday night as Alderman Cole and the Mayor presented Mr J A Hogue ex Minister for Public Instruction with a silver mounted pocket book and Mrs Hogue with a gold watch bangle and diamond and sapphire brooch. Liberal colleague Mr Garland paid tribute to Hogue’s sterling worth while noting Labour gains in the recent elections despite heavy liquor interests spending to oppose local option.
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Glebe Town Hall
Alderman Cole
J. A. Hogue
Spitting in a Man's Face at County Court
In Korumburra Victoria Edmond Fitzgerald sues W H C Holmes for damages after Holmes spat in Fitzgerald's face during a Laura clearing sale dispute. Witnesses testified to the act but Holmes was not cross-examined. Judge Box praised the plaintiff's legal recourse, denounced the act as beastly, and assessed a verdict for the full amount with costs to be fixed.
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County Cort
Korumburra
Victoria
Box
Edmond Fitegerald
Holmes
Arawatta and
Plain
Laura
Fitegerald
Mod
Boy Percy Paterson Dies By Own Action In Reden Vic
A 1-year-old boy in Reden Victoria died by self harm after completing chores at a State school. A note left on a wall directed a family member to the stable where he was found dead. Neighbors report a similar prior incident nearby. Local authorities are investigating the tragedy.
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Reden
Victoria
Percy James Paterson
Weijnhart Street
Sual
Paterson
Ballarat
Percy
Thore
Young
Crippen Executed After Churchill Refusal Reprieve
Hawley Crippen was hanged on Tuesday at Lorton for murdering his wife. Winston Churchill had refused a reprieve on Monday. Ethel Le Neve, Crippen’s accomplice, spent twenty minutes with him Monday and sails for New York on Saturday aboard the Majestic. An evening paper claimed a Crippen confession, which police deny. Le Neve says Crippen did not confess.
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Hawley Crippen
Winston Churchill
Ethel le Neve
Lorton
Crippen
le Neve
New York
Federal Land Tax Rumor Near Court Move
In Melbourne at the Federal Parliament, a plan to move the Haugh Court to test the Lane Tax Act’s constitutionality was discussed. Members from both sides indicated a major test case by a New South Wales teas holder to seek an injunction against the Laws Tax Commissioner arguing invalidity. With vacation near, the case likely won’t be heard until February.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Laws Tax Commissioner
Donation plea for Wallsend Hospital faces community support
A. A. Danger insists Wallsend Hospital must be funded locally, declining outside aid. He notes North coast subscriptions and criticizes the new tax law, arguing miners of Newcastle and Wisgraid bear responsibility for legislation. He warns he will withdraw most donations except those to his own hospital and charity.
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Wallsend
A. A. Danger
Newcastle
Wistried
Fatal meal murder mystery near Melbourne claim three lives
A meal described as involving timed tongue hay led to the deaths of a woman and her two daughters in Melbourne. Mrs Moodie and her daughters Annie and Alma aged 20 were said to have suffered poisoning on November 17. Alma Moodie died the next evening and the elder daughter died soon after. The mother briefly recovered but died on Wednesday after a sudden fatigue.
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Melbourne
Moodie
Annie
Alma Moodie
Hayes Picture Company Plans New Programme Visit
The Hayes Picture Company announces another visit on a Tuesday with a complete programme change. They will feature special star films including The Melbourne Cup and Rabin. The former pictures draw large crowds, and with Melbourne Cup added, packed houses are expected. Four seats may be reserved for Fullick's where plans are open.
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Gothinet
Asinal
Fullick
Disgrace to the Empire sparked NSW assembly clash over Boer War
In a heated NSW Legislative Assembly session, new Mudgee member Mr. Dunn defended the Boer War stance amid cross‑fire from Mr. Gillies and others. Dunn claimed supporters rejected the war as a disgrace to the Empire, noting his own offer to go to South Africa and his subsequent rejection. The debate touched on conscription, volunteering, and the British Empire’s role in South Africa.
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New South Wales
Dunn
Mudgee
Gillies
Mr Duma
Mr. Gillies
Mr. Holman
Dun
Tim
Amy
Rome
Edenton Tay
Wwe
Romney
Boxer Death At Tamworth Fight Sparks Inquest
An inquest in Tamworth investigated the death of Oliver Benet after a boxing bout at Minn Hall. Edward Mortie Walob fought in the event, with witnesses noting a fall and a rope incident. The coroner delayed verdict, citing a medical condition, and the referee was charged with aiding and abetting, while many present faced possible triage and legal proceedings.
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Tamworth
Womedley
Mw ‘von Tna
Oliver Benet
Ayer
Homeh
Edward Mortie Walob
Minn Hall
Lnte
Walt Ciel
Hardwicke Resumption Farms Allocation Confusing
Hardwicke resumption matters were discussed on Monday with the Government considering applications for the Larne othe Hardwicke title. A few applications were approved, allotments made to local men, and the case referenced historic ties to the Hatton House and local figures.
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Larne
Hooper Een
Cooma
Betig
Hatton
AL Vase
Tia
Pirkei Wiring
Bourke Murder Trial Detail At Sydney Court
A reproduction of Bourke murder proceedings shows Dorie Semler allied with Prune party at the Criminal Court. Walker, representing the defense, requests an adjournment to obtain and present further evidence as the judge considers granting it. The court weighs the necessity of delaying the trial for additional examination.
Presbyterian Jubilee Services Highlight Week Ahead
Presbyterian Jubilee week features special services with Rev Robert Jackson preaching at Queen Howie and Victoria venues. Rev Robert Steal of Wempbetttowe to deliver alter sermon at Bungend and Queen besa. memorial tablet planned. a two ward-robe display noted.
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Presbyterian Church
Suimlay
Robert Wackson
Menderath
Coperul
Women Liberal branch formed at Biore with Rutledge presiding
A Women’s Liberal branch opened at Biore on Wednesday with Mrs Rutledge as president, Mrs Kennedy as secretary, and Miss Gower as treasurer. The document notes social events by Loyal Happy Home, church visits by Rev Robert Jackson and Rev Robert Steel, and local civic matters including Alderman Moore’s hospitalisation and regional reporting of fishing, crime, and transport plans.
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Women's Liberal
Biore
Queanbeyan
Richard Moore
Sydney
Neanbeyan
T. Warren
House of Commons
Asquith
Dowling-street
Eleanor Brown
Central Criminal Court
Darlinghurst
Ivy Alice O’ Brien
Paddingto
Kater
Nyrang
Cudal
Hubbell
Maryville
Missouri
Chicago
Wade
Parliament House
Campbelly Crlphalie Water
Coapebell
Clem Tet
Guranbesan
Commonwealth
Monare
Eden
Cooma
Berridale
Victoria
Spae
West Wallsend
Beeby
South Wales
Ton-y-Pandy
Pen-y- Graig
Broome W.A
Turwaite
Farrell
Street
Winchcombe, Carson, Limited
Wray Ra
Diaz
Mexico
Abhous
Mediterranean
Rangoon
Stonalth
Mo Leense
Union
Melbourne
Rev
Rt. Wonen
Australia
Labor Party
Ren WH. Fleming
Moruya
Wemila
Fomdenoys
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Arnott
Turner Bros
Bicycles Cash & Terms
Foria
Turner
Turner Bro
Turawer
Commonwealth Purveyors
Commonwealth Government of Australia
Pit Street
Antab Melagorne & Admilaide
Woticeh
Clotilde Berth Laver
Lea
Climust
THE
Ausanbeyan Bhsevier
the Insurance Commission
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J, Charlton
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Theo. Cooper
G. McInnes
Jesse Woodger
C. Simmons
MR. and
Mrs. Hogue
Clady Ote
Milage
Peter Fee
Anton
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