The Woman's Franchise Controversy in New South Wales
An anonymous interview with Sir John, conducted at Randwick, reveals his opposition to women’s suffrage, arguing it threatens social order and moral standards. He dismisses New Zealand as a failed precedent, warns of increased representation without reform, and predicts political turmoil as enfranchisement expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Randwick
Jin Sea
Auiputent
Oll
Durtinshurst
Sir Joh
John Lee
John Tha
Lir
Comptroller of Prisons
Sir Jehbn
Womanhood Suffrage League
Truckle
Berrima
Labour Party
Sir John
Iad
Labour
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Joan
Paul
Gladstone
Spencer
Bright
Goldwin Smith
Bootha
Australasia
Wyoming
American Union
Nebraska
Cromwell's Army and the New Model in War Reform
A review praises H Firth's Cromwell's Army from Methuen as a useful study of the New Model Army and its influence on later British reforms. It contrasts Parliament and Royal forces, notes the need for mounted infantry and better intelligence, and lauds Mr. Abbott's Tommy Cornstalk for its striking war portrayal and humane humor amid tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Firth
Methuen and Company
Sydney Book Club
Firth
Limes
Brunswick
Australasian Catholic Record
J. Milne Curran
Henslowe
O'Sullivan
Works
Paddy” Crick
Jono Lee
Waddell
Wise
Strathbire
Ellersley Beresford
Office
Strathburn
J. H. M. Abbott
Tommy Cornstalk
South Africa
Ladysmith
Mafeking
A Bytura
Mr. Abbott
Abbott
Times
Spectator
Graphic
Manchester Guardian
Athenaeum
Pall Mall Gazette
Parish
Rise
Pu Mesers
Longmann, Green
Com
Australandia
Grant
Bia
Papal Chair Succeeds Ledochowski Leader
Said to be Pope Leo's choice for the Papal succession, he has succeeded Cardinal Ledochowski as Prefect of the Propaganda Fide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Cardinal Ledochowski
Propaganda Fide
Naval Review Highlights Longest and Fastest Warships
The article contrasts ships at the coronation naval review led by HMS London, completed 1900, and HMS Devastation, completed 1873 as Britain’s first mastless turret ship. It notes armor, speeds, and tonnages of various vessels including the Severn and Takasago, with reference to the 425 ft Montcalm and torpedo boat No 387.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.m.s. London
H.M.S. Devastation
Portsmouth
Great Britain
London
TLASS
Sutlej
Severn
Butle
Cressy
Elswick
The Crowning Robe and Coronation Embroidery Details
The article describes the King's Coronation robe crafted in gold tissue with elaborate embroidery and heraldic designs. It highlights the Scottish banner with the Lion rampant and the grand canopy held by four dukes, adorned with eight eagles on cold tissue and grey silk borders for the anointing ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
England
Ireland
Westminster Abbey
New Type of Londoner The Bishop of Hereford
In a letter to the Daily News the Bishop of Hereford criticizes London crowds as a new type. He notes lower city strata and workers in large houses show excitement and craving for amusement, differing from the traditional English country-born character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Daily News
Gays
London
How O'Hara Through A Night Of Tricks And Ruse
A vivid tale of O'Hara fighting through rent pressure with wit and strangers who lend him aid. He outsmarts bailiffs and uses diplomacy over a night of drink, generosity, and unexpected luck as a plan unravels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Johnson
O'Tiara
Army of Deliverance
Bose
Ike
Solommon
Solomon
Efe
Paris House
Ryan
the Royal
P. A
The Champion and Buckingham Palace Horsemen
The piece notes Mr Dymoke may join the royal procession from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey as an accomplished rider. It contrasts his prospects with predecessors who backed out, and includes a quip about his fortune being saved by his wife who spent it herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie i
London Society
Dymoke
Buckingham Palace
Abbey
Peers Prepare Splendid Carriages for Westminster Abbey
The report details elaborate royal and noble coaches and chariots ready for the Westminster Abbey ceremony. Lords Derby Caledon Marlborough Shrewsbury and Others unveil hammercloths silk linings and brass mariner lines. Officers will ride in equipages befitting their rank for the great occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Abbey
Earl of Derby
Lord Caledon
Marlareush
Holy Roman Empire
Earl of Shrewsbury
Earl of Roves
Coronation Peels Create Four New Peers in UK Parliament
On Quaem Victoria's coronation four new pierra were created including Marquis of Normanor and Earl of Zetland. The Earl of Kintore and three Irish peers gained UK baronetcies, with Craven Cavendish and others elevated as Barons. Names include Beesboarough, Sudeley, Methuen, and Wrottesley as new barons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaem Victoria
Carmarthen
Eldet
Duke of Leeds
lLoras
Useturne
Earl of Mulgrave
Ireland
Normanor
Barislundes
Zetland
Daron King
Lord Byrons Dewthter
Ayla
Continental jealousy of England in Edward Dicey essay
In a prefatory essay Dicey discusses continental envy of Britain noting resentment at Britain's war stance and imperial success. He cites fear that English language trade and wealth dominate, and foreign views attribute Britain's greatness to luck or exceptional duplicity, rather than merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dicey
England
Britain
Transvaal
United States of America
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Problems in cookery and notable 19th century remarks
A column fragment discusses cheap salt and, from Elizabeth L Banks, criticizes English cooks for overseasoning vegetables and overbaking cakes. It also notes Chauncey Depew praising King Edward, Pierpont Morgan buying Gutmann silver and bronze collection for £100000, and France Militaire reporting Colonel Humbert's firearm apparatus claimed to end poise flash and smoke, with war supposedly made impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth L. Banks
St. James's Gazette
Chauncey Depew
United States of America
Edward
Pierpont Morgan
Berlin
Gutmann
France Militaire
Humbert
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Dr. Williams
Balmain
Joan McKeon
Phillip Street
Sydney
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Queen’s Place
the Woman's Franchise
Cardinal Giralamo Maria Gotti
Cardinal Agilardi
Caesarea
Cardinal Vanmitelli
the Naval Review
James Sandy
C O
George Street
Duresco
O‘hara
J. W. Johnston & CO
George Sr
Haymarket
J. Ow. Johnston & CO
George ST
Hlymarket
Victoria
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