Cheapside Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Lassetter firm
The Cheapside Diamond Jubilee honors Mr Frederick Lassetter as head of the firm. Employees presented a gold diamond initial cigar case and expressed loyalty. Col Lasseter, visiting from England, recalls the rise of the business from 1850 and praises staff for loyalty and effort driving Sydney and Australian enterprise forward.
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Stoners. Lassetter’s
George Street
Prederick Lassetter
Walter Browne
Browne
Lascellor
Ladsetter
Tyr
Iusioesh
Australia
Rome
Australis
Islands
Lassetter
Burns
Mao
Lansstter
Lasaet~ter
Colonel Lasseter
Arthur
Pred
Mr. Lassetter
Orcasion
Jess
Sydney
Old Colony
Tina
Colent Lansetter
Burney
England
Breather Bud
Longford
Tasmania
Melbourne
Rimaelf
Aay
Rsa
Laseetter
Hayir
Lord
Jose Mpson
Lasetter
Sir
Wena
Janel
Frm
Boy Scouts League Parade and Trek Cart Innovations
A Boy Scouts convoy parade is planned at Araeliffe on June 18 using two spring carts to transport material, with expectations of a possible attack by scouts to seize the carts. The Glenbrook Pan-Fused Toongabbie group supplies the scouts, and No 11 country artillery defends peat You in the morning. Siall 8. M. Johnson, Boy Scouts League secretary, will tour the North Coast then Byron Bay Murwillumbah and Brisbane. Over 1700 scouts marched to St Paul’s Cathedral London in a recent church parade.
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Araeliffe
A. M'Milan
Lebephardt
New South ‘Wales
Wentworthsiire
Parramatta
Glenbrook
Toongabbie
Siall
M. Johnson
Boy Scouts League
North Coast
Byron Bay
Murwillumbah
Brisbane
Conference on Lords powers eyed by London papers
British papers from London debate a round table conference on House of Lords powers. Reports claim King George desires peaceful cross party talks before further conflict, with ministers, Unionists, and Labour views split on the approach. Reports vary on concessions and risk to Home Rule.
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London
Daily Chronicle
House of Lords
George
Labor
Times
Vngue
Daily Telegraph
Councila of Reason
Morning Post
Asquith
W. H. Long
A. J. Bal Our
Freaman
Dublin
Nationaliat
Balfour
Disasters from Lightning Hit Cologne Area
Lightning struck artillery batteries near Cologne killing two gunners and wounding two. A dynamite factory nearby exploded by lightning injuring about eighty people as workers predicted the storm and evacuated the site.
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London
Cologne
Beaurepaire Wins 410 Metres in Budapest World Record
Beaurepaire, Australian champion, set a world record by winning the 410 metres swimming race in Budapest. He defeated Hungarian champion Lastorres in London reporting.
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London
Frank Beaurepaire
Budapest
Hungary
Bmin Zisec
Beaurepaire
Lastorres
Growth of German Trade in Free Trade London Meeting
Sir Swire Smith told a London audience that Germany imports yarn on a free trade basis and employs Yorkshire mills more than any other region. He argued Britain gained more from German trade growth than Germany itself, noting record employment, wages, and credit in Britain's wool industry.
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London
Swire Smith
Germany
Britain
Rescue stations and apparatus for mines discussed in Parliament
London reports Mr Winston Churchill, president of the Board of Trade, and Mines Association discussing rules to require a rescue station in major mines and rescue gear. He denounces Keir Hardie’s Whitehaven disaster speech as cruel and disgraceful and notes labor MPs will press the House of Commons on the incident.
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London
Winston Churchill
Board of Trade
Mines’ Association
Keir Hardie
Whitehaven
House of Commons
General Botha Contests East Pretoria Seat
London dispatch reports surprise that General Louis Botha, Prime Minister of South Africa, challenges East Pretoria in the House of Assembly against Sir James Fitzpatrick, who may be unopposed elsewhere. Fitzpatrick formerly served as honorary secretary of the Reform Committee.
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London
Botha
South Africa
House of Assembly
East Pretoria
J. P. Fitzpatrick
James Fitzpatrick
Reform Committee
Butter Frauds Prose Cution in New South Wales
London reports the prosecution of Messrs Coopman Brothers for butter frauds involving substitution of inferior butter for Australian butter in New South Wales. The case ties in Braning Victoria Queensland and New South Wales authorities as part of the inquiry. The details describe alleged deception in butter labeling and supply chains affecting Australian dairy markets.
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London
Victoria
Queensland
New South Wales
Messrs. Coopman Brothers
W. Bores
Women in Conference Discuss University Degrees Ethics
London conference speakers urged ceremonial procedures for universities granting degrees for home services including laundries and cooking. The session also addressed applying psychology ethics to the training of the young.
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London
YMCA Conference at Liverpool Draws Delegates
A record gathering unfolds at the British Empire YMCA Conference in Liverpool. Delegates include Amy Gortth and John Breckwasie. Rev Mr Hatchet outlines issues in Spain and Memiwares while noting the work carried home by leaders.
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Linton
British Empire Young Men's Christian Association
Liverpiol
Amy Gortth
John Breckwasie
Hatchet
The Kaiser and the Bible
London report states the German Emperor reads the Bible nightly and uses it to guide decisions. Pastor Blode of Schirminitz quotes him saying the Bible is his bedside table and that doubt in his era could give way to religious fervor and zeal.
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London
Blode
Schirminitz
Papal Encyclical provokes Protestant protests in Germany
London reports German leaders protest the Papal Encyclical as offensive to Protestants on the eve of the 200th anniversary of Carlo Borromeo's canonisation. Brunswick assembly and Berlin Evangelical meeting denounce the document amid interpellations in the Diet.
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London
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Vatican
National Assembly of
Brunswick
Germany
Carlo Borromeo
Milan
Berlin
Peary and Cook in Arctic Spoils Dispute
Berlin reports Herr Franke sues Commander Peary for 101 pounds claiming Dr. Cook's bearskins and tusks were his property half owned by Franke. He accuses Peary of refusing passage from Greenland and handing over Cook's property.
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London
Reuter
Berlin
Herr Franke
Commander Peary
Dr. Cook
Posy
Greenland
Truth about the Navy sparks debate in Commons
London reports in the House of Commons show First Lord of the Admiralty R M Kenna states Navy Estimates include a hospital ship with a second likely. Lords Beresford and Winterton attack pamphlet The Truth about the Navy while Dr Macnamara says he has not seen it and will check if it remains in warship libraries.
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London
R. M'Kenna
Admiralty
House of Commons
Charles Beresford
Calonist
Earl Winterton
Lord Fisher
T. J. Macnamars
Pearl fishing and gun running case in Paris court
The Paris Tribunal of Commerce reserved judgment in a suit by M Tramler, a Marseille trader, against Mrs Clarke of England to recover £13,000 for breach of agreement. Clarke allegedly financed a pearl fishing scheme in the Persian Gulf and withdrew after arms were introduced into Muscat, a free port.
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London
Paris ‘Tribunal of Commerce
M. Tram
Clarke
Paris
Foot-and-mouth disease reports disputed by Argentine government
The Argentine Government said reports of foot-and-mouth disease in Argentina are exaggerated and that there is no danger of contagion. It added that preventive measures are not required at this time.
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London
Somaliland Mullah Report Unconfirmed by Government
London dispatch reports no confirmation from officials on a claim that the Somaliland Mullah had been killed or captured. The Thursday events note uncertainty and await follow up from authorities.
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London
Thursdy
Ty “Ietenéllen
Death of Sir George Newnes Proclaimed in London
Announcement records the death of Sir George Newnes Bart XP, noted as a prominent newspaper proprietor. The obituary references the late figure’s status and public role, with emphasis on his contributions to journalism and society.
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Sir George Newnes
Sir Gaeren Newnes
Bart, XP
Ee Will-Hoven Bewepaper
The
Bar Silver Prices Stumble in London Trade
London market notes a teetering silver mood as prices drift lower amid thin activity. Traders at Fielding Wharf report tentative bids and cautious sentiment across London exchanges.
Yachting Contest Between England and Australia Faces Hurdles
In London only amateur sailors may compete for the Anglo Australian Shield. Sydney Flying Squadron's Erk Foy planned to sail Southerly Buster with Chris Webb. Cash prizes bar non amateurs, delaying approval. If England fails to resolve the rule issue, the race may be called off.
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London
Medway Wache Club
Sydney Wiying
Erk Foy
Sydney Flying Squadron
Sydney
England
Bowell
Dean
Art Needlework Competition Attracts Silk Embroidered Cloths
An interesting selection of silk embroidered items was exhibited for judged awards at Hart Needlework Show. Prizes were given for the heat and most artistic embroidery in a cloth item. The collection showcased the competitors work with scores and extra prizes for standout pieces judged by Mrs Bennet and Miss O'Brien.
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Hart
Bennet
Mie
O'Brien
Windfall for New South Wales Treasury After Large Probate Duty
The New South Wales Treasury received a cheque of £294,687 this Thursday afternoon. Signed by J. Fellz Booth and Anthony Hordern, the payment covers probate duty on the estate of the late Samuel Hordern, proprietor of Palace Emporium Brickfield Hill Sydney. Probate duty totals ten percent of the estate valuation, with English holdings valued at £270,42 and duty paid to the British Government last December.
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New South Wales
T. Waddell
Natronsi
J. Fellz Booth
Anthony Hordern
Samuel Hordern
Palace Guporium
Brickfield Hill
Sydney
Anthony Horderp
Kew South Wales
England
Beniist
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