Commonwealth Retaliation Debate Over German Shipping
A Melbourne letter argues Australia can impose rates at sovereign ports to retaliate against Germany over Marshall Islands. It warns Imperial Government must act quickly to maintain imperial solidarity or risk political moves toward Australia asserting independent action. It stresses federal powers over ports and fears disruption to British trade if Australia acts solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Commonwealth
Australia
Marshall Islands
Wealingig Pee As. Peete Lay WOOP LOM TL Ch
Fragmented OCR text appears as garbled phrases and proper names with no clear event. The readable bits mention names like Seth and Jeli, but lack coherent context, date, or location to form a factual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealingig
Thevey Tathy Lee
Foo Seth
Open door to commerce fuels imperial trade clash
Fragmented text discusses Sheehy and Kine's stance on federal administration, taxation, and diplomacy amid Germany's tightening grip on Marshall Islands trade. It argues for intervention by Imperial Government, notes Chamberlain's reticence on retaliation, and questions open trade in the Pacific amid Samoa disturbances and Britain's role in the arrangement.
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Pariff Commission
Germany
Kallone
Kfew
Pacific
China
Bearer Howe
Samoa
Saino
Aritwin
Marshall ‘Sions AG
Imperio
Hue
Great Britain
Mr. Chamberlain
Lew
Land Board Appointment in Quvanibevan District
Governor with Executive Council advises appointment of John Cale J.P. to the Local Land Board for the area of Quvanibevan, succeeding the late J. J. Mut. Effective from the 8th Moving.
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Xaeltoney
Executive Council
John Cale
Esquire
J.P
Iuca! Land Hoard
J. J. Mut
Haywire
Eect
Greenwood Dramatic and Comedy Company Presents East Lynne
The Greenwood company announces a touring engagement for East Lynne with Miss Maribel Greenwood in the dual role of Lady Isabel and Madam Vine. The production has drawn praise in Melbourne Adelaide and major Australian cities and follows a successful South Coast tour as the great draw of their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copay
Wqachbeyan
Shire Mey
Australia
East Lynne
Maribel Greenwood
Isabel
Madam Vine
Melbourne
Adelaide
New Zealand
Bombala
Mrs. Greenwood
Combination
Greenwoods
Greenwood Dramatic & Mosial Comal Co
Mia
Tenry Woods
Mise
Lady Herbel
Madame Vina
Malboures
Adriatta
Final act in drought relief funds distribution
The New South Wales Drought Relief committee disbursed the remaining funds to hospitals in severely drought affected districts. Handing their allocations to Angledool Bingara Balranald Burrangong Zoonmbarabran Coonamble Collarodatri Condohulin Deniliquin Subba Forbes Gulgong Coodanga Hillston Jerilderie Junee Mares Nyngan Warrabri Narrandera Parkes Warren Warralda Wynlong Walgett Wilcannia. The effort was the project’s closing act, hoped never to recur.
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New South Wales
Arzis
Menara
George Maiden
Frank Grimley
J. Randal Carey
A. C. Brierley
F.da.y
Menare
Brierley
Airierley
Vickery's
Pitt Street
Sydney
Jerilderie
Junee
Mares
Nyngan
Warrabri
Narrandera
Parkes
Warren
Warralda
Wynlong
Walgett
Wilcannia
Fisherman Thackeray Visits Southern Trout Streams
Max Thackeray, a member of the NSW Amateur Fishermen's Association, visited trout streams in the southern districts to gather material for the Sydney feed. He was in Queanbeyan last Friday and photographed views along the Melonglo River.
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Max. Charles Thackeday
N.S.W. Amateur Fishermen's Association
Sydney
Mr. Thackeray
Queanbeyan
Melonglo River
Funeral of the esteemed Mr Rutledge at Carwoola
Wide attendance marked the funeral of the late master of the pastoral estate at St Thomas church Carwoola. Relatives, neighbors, and many from Queanbeyan Bungendore Captain's Flat and Sydney attended, with Rev Canon Leigh and solicitor A M Betts leading the service. The cortege formed at Carwoola Townstead and moved to the church amid wreaths and quiet pomp, with H Lazarus of Queanbeyan entrusted with arrangements and a long list of mourners including grandsons, nephews, managers, overseers, horse-servants, and prominent residents from NSW towns. The memory of a respected, charitable figure was celebrated as the coffin lay in state and the burial service proceeded.
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Atledge
Perwosla
Queanbeyan
Bungendore
Freon Captain's Flat
Braidwood
Sydney
Goulburn
Maideshair
Canon Leigh
Va. M. Betts
Amourners
Messrs
W. Forster Rutledge
Edward Knox Rutledge
A. H. Garraway
Prank Rutledge
St.Thomas
Molonglo Plains
St. Thomas's Church
Theo
H. Lazarus
Messra. Thomas
Harry Rutledge
E. L. Rutledge
Adrian Knox
Eric K. Mackay
W. Barnett
Carwoola
Thos. Kennedy
John Wark
Gidleigh
Carwools
Stalian
C.R. Walsh
Govt. Prothonotary
F. Campbell
Varra- Juma
James Sseaieghar
Thgera
Nat
Powell
Turalla
Robert Maddrell
R.G. Hassall
N. Moriarty
FH. Osborne
Cureandooley
Robert T. Osborne
Foxlow
Throaby Robertson
Crookwell
Dr. Richardson
E.G. Atkinson
John Gale
A. W. Moriarty
J- Dunlop
Ander
Local figures listed for Molonglo Bungendore concerns
Hy J Dish and Senior Constable McDonnellyan are mentioned alongside Messrs J Kidd W Marshall Molongio John Seery G Daniels Hoskingstown Wenhe J L Coghlan D Leahy J Welch T Shanahan and T PoFrag Bungendore in a roster of names.
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Aon
Hy J Dish
McDonnellyan
Messrs
J. Kidd
W. Marshall
Molongio
John Seery
G. Daniels
Hoskingstown
Wenhe
Methodise Power Show at Parsonage Fundraiser
The Rev W and Mrs Stewart hosted about thirty workers from the recent flower show at the Parsonage. The gathering was pleasant with eight a very lively entertainment. Gross proceeds were small. after expenses a modest sum was added to the lands, slightly below last year’s total.
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Stewart
Cinematograph and Polyphone Exhibition at Protestant Hall
Uranbevan ds presents a high state cinemagraphic show on war scenes and Edison polyphone concert. The event, advertised for next Thursday night, marks Queanbeyan’s first display of the polyphone. Details available in advertisements and handbills.
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Uranbevands
Mfceph
Jasa
Queanbeyan
Edison
Bao
Fosters
Queanbiyan
Edigow'e
Polyphone
Delayed Mail Brings Horse Rescue At River Post
Tel Uriyarra mail arrived two hours late after a horse broke the vehicle pole near Murrumbidgee. The driver borrowed a saddle and bridle to resume by horseback, while contractor Allan OQly sent a sulky to verify progress. The mail bags were later delivered to the post office for the Sydney outgoing train.
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Tel Uriyarra
Allan Oqly
Sydney
Closer Settlement and Prohibition Clause Contested
The Victorian Parliament passed the Closer Settlement Bill. A key Assembly clause, later amended by the Council, bans liquor sales within estate boundaries by any licensee outside them. No such provision exists in the New South Wales bill.
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Melbourne Argus
Assembly
Women Workers in America Show Sharp Growth in Occupations
The census reveals a rapid rise of women entering trade and professional fields from 1870 onward, with women numbering 5,319,497 in specified occupations and men increasing about 122 percent. Many women are employed as carpenters, masons, and painters.
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United Stated Bureau
United States
Leanal Service
Turtratron in Japan fuels anger over coal to Russia
Indignation grows in Japanese circles as Britain’s coal shipments to Russia continue. Baron Sugemater cites European aid to Russia and England’s indirect support. Hayashi, London’s Consul General, echoes concerns. Several other brief items reference a hospital case, adulterated food fines, a constable’s death, Bocke’s comet, a writ against Crick, and Hearst’s NY Journal salary.
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Turtratron
Japan
Great Britain
Russia
Baron Sugemater
Europe
England
Baron Hayashi
London
Charles White
Melbourne Hospital
Fremantle
Rose
Marengo
Young
Bright
Bocke
America
W. Daley
M.L A
Hazell
Chamber
New York
Aneerrah
Hearst
United States
Scattered Victories and Disasters Weave a Turbulent Era
Inland wheat returns a strong fair yield while tragic accidents and calamities unfold across ports and cities. From ship disasters off Port Arthur to a fatal fall at Sydney’s Trades Hall and a violent mine accident near Broken Hill, the era teems with losses. Amid wartime rumors and high society charity drives, officials debate Sunday rest, pensions, and public works as stories mix danger, misfortune, and social effort.
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Port Broughton
Orizaba
Adelside Lene
Fremantle
Sydney
Lascar
Petersham
Port Arthr
John Healy
Trades Hall
Harbour Street
Liaoyang
Port Arthur
William Lambert
Broken Hil
Goft
Fruiwelier
James Pratt
Viece
Charities Art Union Committee
Castlemaine
Queensland
Crete Indy
Countess Stamford
Enville Hall
Kidderminster
Clarke Janet
Sto the S
Ac Fond
Melbourne University
Despatches Mention Local Events and Disasters
A roundup of brief notes records a ball fundraiser at Dantroon for the hospital, bush fires across the state, a licensing court in Queanbeyan, a murder case in Louth, and wool exports. It notes shipwrecks near Port Arthur, drownings in Milson’s Point and Katoomba, and a life well tragedy at Milson’s Point. Also reported are a boxing night, railway expenses, and a separate notice of a local football match.
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Dantroon
Murray
Suez Canal
Verralumia
Ternagulla
Queanbeyan
Louth
Houses of Representatives
Ferguson
Tumberumba
J. E. Moffatt
Hillston
St. Stephen's
Legislative Council
Port Rihur
London
Anderson
Milson's Point
Donald
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
William Morris
Katoomba
Glenwood Public School
A. Rochford
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Sydney
Hise
Mary Noonan
Cooma
London College of Music
Nakamaris Saito
Wool Market Report from Australia and Tasmania
Wool markets showed strong interest from buyers with large catalogs and steady competition. Prices reached high levels for superior lots, while lower grade wool remained variable. buyer attendance was robust, and overall demand held firm across the Australian and Tasmanian offerings.
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AustvaaLian Mowioxsz
Lasn
Saxo Tawanom Company
Lov
Hong Ascarvel
Hhair Tandon
Bower
Huyere
Mortin
Seth
Ford
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Dineaubaya
Sheehy
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Land Board
the Greenwood Dramatic and Comedy Company
Sinematograph and Polyphone
Women Workers IN America
Pamed Hyst
Hobart
Land
Darlinghurst
Carop
Bent
F. E
Sanva
Bega Church of England
Nowra
Banat
Briaris
Tha
Cig
Italy
Crownel
Woollhara
Eipis
Black Sea
Michael Maher
Wool Reports
Joux Taupom & Co., Lrp
Tiondug
Rambey
George Haker
Bundarra
Laos
J. ¥. Walker
Aeitlon
Mercinan
Frais Bayersmorth
Lirow
Fin Wallis
Fin Wallis Fine Ality, Aft, Mie Bright
al Luilew
Mr. Carberry
Ueglal Mort
Bala
Thie
Dungendars
Eodore
Axhe
Babe
Biel
Pho
Bowyzlis
Quinlargo
Wacom
Matton
Cambil
Bull Circle
Star Loth
Oxeaby
Didley
Pera
Belive Sd
Belle Rid
Thalabe Yd
Protestant Hall
Childran
Bo'slook
Ourtiagos
Buprome Court
Malgtht Hatou
Ropyeood
Glaindarre
Maw South Wales
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