Pleas of Guilty Pleaded at Darlinghurst Sessions
At Darlinghurst Sessions this morning under Judge Backhouse several accused pled guilty including Thomas Kendall charged with breaking and entering the dwelling of Alfred Cobern at Mosman on May 20 and stealing clothing jewellery and money, and John Cochrane charged with breaking into John Holme’s dwelling and stealing a pair of boots a pocket knife and a sleeve-link at Redfern on April 12. All accused remanded for sentence.
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Thomas Kendall
Alfred Cobesn
Mosman
John Cochrane
John Holme
Redfern
Ebening Arches Reported From Sydney Event
Sydney Tuesday June 5 1906 reports an event titled Ebening Arches with details unclear due to damaged text. The fragmented copy mentions a time and place but lacks confirmable names or outcomes.
Commonwealth politics muddle ahead of new session
The Commonwealth Legislature opens amid confusion over policy and party loyalties. Sir John Forrest opposes land tax, while supporters push for it. ministers show mixed stances as the party navigates internal divides and uncertain aims before Parliament meets.
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Iuto
John Forrest
Commonwealth Land Tax
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Nlso
William Lyne
Victoria
Watson
Burt
Sir John Forrest
Latur
Unclear parliamentary tone skirts ministry reshuffle debate
The excerpt discusses ministerial alignments between Ministerialiste and Socialiste, possible changes before the general election, and public reaction. It notes no ministry change and hints at strategic political moves affecting representation, urging cautious action ahead of the session and Governor General's Speech.
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Paris
la Salle
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Dangers of Taking Speech Seriously in Political Rhetoric
A reflective piece on how misinterpretation and inflammatory language by speakers and media can inflame tensions. It cites a London correspondent's report on the Britain China customs dispute and a Liberal cartoon, warning that irresponsible commentary by powerful parties risks international backlash and dangerous consequences.
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Jol Robertson
Victoria
Am Trinh
London
Great Britain
China
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England
South Africa
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Waterloo
O'Malley
Defence in Australia hinges on supply, depots, and British sea power
Fragmented notes recount Lt Col Bridges voyage to Switzerland to gather hints on mobilisation. They warn that any mobilisation scheme requires a well‑stocked depot for artillery, machine guns, and ammunition. Without British naval protection, Australia faces a near total depletion of war materials within months, leaving the continent largely defenceless.
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Origin of It Sparked Park Military Building Rumor
Sydney public mood stirred by word that the Commonwealth planned to occupy part of Centennial Park with military buildings. Melbourne reports and a tender acceptance for a bed to Centennial Park at £54, housing and engineering stores, completion June 8, link to the Battle of Waterloo as alleged origin.
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Commonwealth
Centennial Park
Cousei
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Centensix Park
Waterloo
Holidays of Welfare and a proposed Empire Day
A garbled report discusses proposed holidays tied to royal figures and a plan to observe a universal day of obligation. It mentions the Prince of Wales, an Empire Day concept, and the difficulty of aligning multiple regions to a single observance while noting varying views on the calendar. The chaotic text references May 24 and a broad aim to unite holiday practice across nations.
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Intelligent Dogs and Bilingual Canine curiosities
A Philadelphia reader muses on dog intelligence and language. The note imagines pets learning French in Highland towns and recalls a tale of three pianos and dogs responding to cues, concluding dogs are highly capable and curious about language.
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Fire on the Waimate Arrives At Tenerife
A damaged OCR note reports the steamship Waimate traveling from New Zealand reached Tenerife with a light dry cargo of wool. It also mentions the Timaru steamer and ports, with incomplete details about tonnage and captain.
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London
Waimate
New Zealand
Japanese famine fund closes after raising £14000
The Cana Alda fund for relief of the famine in Japan in London raised £14,000 and has now been closed.
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London
Japan
Russian land reform dispute in Duma over acreage
London dispatch reports the Russian government has submitted a reform plan to the Duma that would concede 10,000,000 acres to peasants rather than the 20,000,000 acres the Duma demands. Debates are held daily as dissension grows.
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Duma
The Drink Bill and Alcohol Consumption Trends
The article reports on alcohol consumption in 1805, noting a rise in per capita spend despite total consumption remaining high. It cites 1,479,000 persons in the state last year and expenditures of £4,030,018, averaging £3.138 per head or £1 per family of five. It discusses concerns about minors and state revenue from customs and excise, implying significant public impact and government interest.
Robbery at Waverley and Woallabra districts report daytime thefts
The notice states petty thieves targeted residents in Waverley and Woallabra areas. Mr Joseph Larkis of Woodstock Street left home yesterday afternoon, and an entry through a bedroom window yielded several jewelry items including a heart shaped greenstone, opal pieces, a gold ring, a gold bar brooch, a gold fob, and a pendant.
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Woallabra
Waverley
Josep Larkis
Woodatock-street
Missing man from Wolgan described as O'Malny relation note
A report notes a man named O'Malny from Victoria is missing from Wolgan Bear_Caperion area. He is described as having a calm demeanor but is said to be under attention by Bathurst police. Authorities caution and search details remain unclear.
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Wolgan
Victoria
Bathurst Potios Court
Totlow
Notorious murderer Dietrich arrested in Dresden notes
LATE CABLE NEWS reports Dietrich the leather-marker from Dresden was recently arrested on murder charges after confessing to multiple killings. The dispatch cites prior trials and a pattern of alleged crimes across several months, including the murder of a young woman in Austria.
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Dieerich
Dresdes
Seaway
Dietrich
Fatal Trolley Excursion Near London Kills Eleven
A trolley car carrying excursionists was derailed at East Providence Ruode telanl yesterday. Eleven people died and twenty were injured in the disaster.
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East Providence
Ruode Telanl
The Chicago Horrors
London reports Monday 2.80 yu. American papers recount gruesome tales of lurid thefts and sexual violence amid rising societal fear. A fourth drop in New York meat sales prompts substitution with fish and vegetables as consumer concern grows.
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London
The Madrid Assassin
A London report describes a bomb plot linked to Paris and Madrid with detonators and a possible royal involvement. Wounds, arrests, and a failed public ceremony mark the unfolding event amid vague names and scattered locations.
Death by Self Inflicted Outrage Near Madrid
A Madrid insurgent, known as Moral, aged about 36 and described as strong and resolute, shot Vega after a dispute at a Torres Jon inn. He then killed himself with a revolver as pursuers closed in, leaving valuables and a railway receipt on his person. The corpse was brought to Madrid for public viewing at the Buen Buceno military hospital.
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Natal Accepts Irregular Corps for Natal Service
The Natal Government accepted the services of a corps raised by Abe Batley the traveling magnate who recently offered to form irregulars to serve again at herebel Zulua. They have left Johannesburg by mass for Natal.
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Far-Reaching Cartoons In London Sunday Report
London dispatch reports widespread distribution of controversial cartoons across Russia during the recent period. The item notes the campaigns’ reach and the international reaction with emphasis on public display and potential diplomatic sensitivities.
Welsh Police Court hears Crick case amid adjournments
At Sydney, William Patrick Crick and several co-accused faced charges linked to fraud and conspiracy in a dramatic hearing. The court granted a six day remand on bond as prosecutors pursue evidence. witnesses were present or noted as absent amid tense courtroom exchanges and procedural questions. A royal visit and other notices punctuated a long, unsettled morning in the magistrates court.
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