Decimal money and currency confusion in empire critique
The article discusses the adoption of a decimal system across the empire and the resulting confusion from varied currencies. It cites British Honduras, Ceylon, Australia, and Italy as examples, noting the struggle for a unified monetary standard and the slow move toward decimalization in the United Kingdom.
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British Honduras
Ceylon
Austrailia
Colomba
Geores Turner
Italy
Australia
United Kingdom
Riverina Progress Association to boost closer settlement at Wage
In Wage a movement forms the Riverina Progress Association to advocate irrigation local government and closer settlement. It aims to affiliate with Riverina bodies, promote irrigation and settlement, and uplift the town’s economy through pasture crops potatoes cabbage onions and dairy. The plan cites Murrumbidgee water storage potential and cites U S Department of Agriculture data to support yields and economic gains for a broader Riverina settlement program.
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Wage
Labeno Ben
Riverina
Juans
Dent
Wagga
Lovauwe
Colonel Howe
Wasle
Aid Inlet
Murrimudgee
Amurion
Lunde
Greely
Ameria
Tardei
Mhuin
Harden
Tymworth
Wotuhala
Decimal Coinage Motion at House Debated
A motion by Mr Mitwartis in the House of Representatives to adopt decimal coinage was met with opposition. Critics argued that the present trade terms with the United Kingdom and the demand for decimal measures could disrupt existing practices and require substantial changes. The debate focused on feasibility, cost, and the potential impact on commerce and daily transactions.
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Mitwartis
Divorce Court Oddities In Whee Mix Of Water And Love
In a Whee Divorce Court case a wife recounts a quarrel ending with her husband spraying water on her and leaving, shouting a crude remark. He tried to revive affection with entreaties and cold water therapy, while she faced distress and the court notes his odd views on true love.
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Mick
York
Decline In the Birth Rate in New South Wales
An essay by Mr. Coghlan, New South Wales Government Statistician, argues birth rate decline threatens population growth. The piece notes lower marriage rates and fecundity, suggesting societal trends and potential impact on national prosperity, urging careful consideration of the data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coghan
Govummart Statistician
New South Wales
Cuphisn
Coghlan
New South Waelog
Caghien
Cogtlan
Unkind Comment On An Imitated Riot At Blue Rascal Game
Fragmentary report describes harsh, unclear remarks about an incident during a football match. Language hints at accusations of rough play, implied violence, and speculation about responsible parties amid a Melbourne or Sydney context.
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Blue Rascal
Joealley
Roeda
Melbourne
Sydney
Customs Squeeze Offends Art Lover Over Statue
A bronze statue by Thomas Elder arrived for import but faced a steep 23 percent duty, provoking satire on customs and raising questions about art valuation. The piece, destined for Kingston, triggers debate over whether any official can judge art worth and the burden on the artist and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Elder
Adviatin
Daly
le Adelaide
Kingston
Sidney
United States
Japan
Whisky incident sparks global debate on Scotch and Australian drink
Telegraphic dispatches report a Greenock whisky fire that destroyed a million gallons, stirring varied global views. Some see the blaze as a moral symbol, others lament loss and insurance angles, with commentators noting cultural ties to Scotland and Australia and debating how such incidents shape attitudes toward whisky.
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Lodsy
Greenock
Scotland
Landon “Pynet
Gu Bolus
Whitdler
Australia
Kim
Mego
Micky
Wulshy
Opening of Parliament Opens Tomorrow At Seven
The new Bourh Weiee Parliamen will open tomorrow at seven. Ravens will be escorted to Parliament by a guard from the Royal Absitalian Artuary. The Legislative Chamber will receive the President and delay to the Meihe Lagislative Atcamety with speeches. Chamberlain cough remedy advertised by chemists and drapers.
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Tee New Bourh Weiee Parliamen
Sovuty
Krelbenes
Tiarry Ravens
Setachrmant
W. Laseere
Raye
Absitalian Artuary
Yntraner
Tee Meihe
Death of Mr Critchett Walker in Public Service
The death of Mr Critchett Walker CMC principal Under-Secretary to New South Wales occurred at Bligh Street Sydney. He served in the Public Service from 1840s era, held key posts including private secretary and clerk of records. The funeral was set for Waverley Cemetery with official representation by government and state officials.
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Critchett Walker
CMC
New Bown
Walker
Unu
John Lee
Fernode
John Serdia
Richard Cormetius
Crivehot
Jauten Grammar School
Sydney
New South Ware
Luelstative Assembly
Brewler
Waleon Parker
Perkes
Stuart
Dibba
Robertson
Jennings Parkes
Furkes
Teta
Lyne
Bee
OH. Reid
George
Suteor
Curruthore
M'Goven
WillaXe Maceels Atfermine
St. Duinee
Waverley Cemetery
Critchele Walker
EU Trolkers
Sint
Government Appreciation of a Long Serving Official
June 15 Sydney report from the Secretary’s Office announces the death on the 13th of Richard Corastius Oriichelt Walker Msq G.M.O who served forty five years in public service and twenty four years as Principal Secretary of State. His passing is marked by tribute from the Governor and the Governor in Chief notes.
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Mar
Sydney
Tyiz
Teeret
Richard Corastius Oriichelt Walker
Msq
Primcipal
Wmder
Ykle
Goblle
Davy
Jeury
John Ser
Stamp Duty Reform Notes and Provisions Draft
A brief note outlines stamp duty changes including a new assessment procedure and exemptions. It mentions a frame for duties on certain ceremonial releases and references a dated 190 17s GA context.
Lawsuit for Alleged Slander Against Hotel Proprietor
A civil action for alleged slander and damages was started in Noduce Court this morning by tenant Baun fers and others against William Cerdixgrey, proprietor of the Court House Hotel, Oxford Street. The plaintiff alleged the defendant spoke and published words accusing him of dishonesty and theft, causing loss of employment and reputational harm. Evidence was taken to support the claim.
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Noduce Court
Baun
Window Smash Loot At Noble Street Shop
A valuable contolense pinleglses window valued about £80 was smashed this morning by a thief aiming to steal a few pounds in coin. The crime occurred at the premises of Messrs Tost and Goku, tur and tury merchants in Moure airvet. A brick was used in the attack and debris fell, attracting post office notices of the incident. The owner, B. Odater, found a complete set of Kruger money worth £3 10s, along with other items, inclining a New Zealand writer's cre oative sweep, among the recovered effects.
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Uilck
Mesrs Tost
Goku
Tur
Tury
Moureairvet
Abrir Do'cloyk
Pomenne
B. Odater
Kruger
Wes Imisivs
Friendly Parting in Aften Divorce Case
In a rambling court note a marriage between Juulide Simpton and Joseph arner is processed for desertion. The case references a prior agreement and adjournment for evidence as the petitioner seeks identity validation and service legitimacy amid scattered dates and locations.
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Juulide Simpton
Brigsbeth Louise
Turner
Haaker
Joseph Arner
Mer Nvideune
Tehpandent
Asduey
Aho
Lim
Sydney
Ua Rey
Perth
Petitones
Ferson
Work of the Session Amid Budget and Drought Talks
Ministers hold back exact details of the Governors Speech at opening of Parliament but signals point to drought relief and Government seed wheat purchases. The session will discuss economy measures and potential increases in measures for public services including Fire Brigades, Police, Mines, Land, and Old Age Pensions alongside railway revenue concerns.
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Varliauente-morrow
Truwney
Rival crane drivers face defamation trial in district court
In Spdusy District Court 16-day action by Daniel O'Sullivan against W. Thornoo alleges damages for criminal character defamation. Defense contends the statements were privileged and in response to a superior inquiry. Verdict returned for the defendant.
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Bockhouee
Spdusy
Cour
Daniel O'Sullivan
Eneincer
Cribe
Heemiriy-siree
Glebe Bulal
W. Thornoo
Crane Uriver
Cawper-atree
Glebe
Charautey
Boy Shot at Windsor Fairground Monday Incident
A boy suffered a gunshot wound to the forehead at a Windsor fairground on Monday afternoon. The weapon was fired by a man in the crowd handing a pistol to another person. Dr Cal Inguan removed the bullet and treated the injury at the scene.
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Windsor
Hayes
Lough Noy
Cal~ Inguan
Mails and sailings from Sydney to distant ports listed
A chaotic train of ship departures from Sydney and port towns outlines mail and passenger sailings to destinations including Hobart Port Darwin Manila MonA cabo Capetown Natal and Melbourne. The note mentions various vessels and timetables with limited clarity on exact dates and routes.
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Sydney
Port Macquarie
Hobart
Port Darwin
Monacace
Richmond River
Overland
Adelaide
de Arcadia
Denedin
Ste
New Eveland
Habert
Melbourne
Natal
Capetown
Aidaay
Malbourne
Temmabie
Fiore
Toats
Clarette River
Kallonee
Tomorrow's Auctions Advertisement Likely At Ruthven
Short advertisement notes upcoming sales with locations including Ruthven and Waterman and various sale times. Mentions auctioneers Vorsshahl Baraiure et Bowie and a minor reference to Waverley. Text appears as a damaged OCR fragment with readable names and places but unclear dates.
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Vorsshahl Baraiure Et Bowie
I Ruthven
Waverley
Wateriirrand
A Wonderpol Discovert and Immediate Relief Claims
A garbled note reports a discovery of Wonderpol with claims of gout relief. It mentions Perea and Rimumatian terms, and an assertion of immediate relief from the remedy. The fragment suggests promotional or medicinal language without verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
The Revolution in Sorvia Palace Attack Kills King and Queen
Reports from London detail a palace assault in Belgrade where King Alexander and Queen Draga were killed. Colonel Mle shes and conspirators attacked the palace with bombs and gunfire, killing multiple officials and injuring others as guards tried to defend the sovereigns. The royal bodies were later recovered from the palace courtyard.
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London
Foreigh
Balerady
Alexander
Gaclet
Mleshes
Falllus
Mena Gt
Bisserif Delog
Leo
Milykowlich
Lo Lie
Petroviteh
Pulruych
SM Tehastkot
Keoretne
Mmmchou
Ierug
Drage
Furmer
Subir Wuunis
Soverelgne
Belgrade
Vague Royal Party and Mournful Funeral Notices
A fragment from London dated June details a royal party quarrels and killings amid the queen's insults. It notes the deaths of siblings embracing, and the remains of Lieutenant Colonel Neumerrich and murdered ministers buried quietly without ceremony.
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Querh Unie
Seale
Ima
London
Neumerrich
Neumerich
Russian press calm on seizure plan Monday
The Russian press in London reports a calm reaction to the expected action by the Skupabtina next Monday. Officials indicate readiness to acquiesce to the decision, aiming to avoid unrest amid the anticipated developments.
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London
Conspirators Represented in London Poopeptracy Plot
June 18 London reports a broad conspiratorial plot organized by 420 army officers claiming wider maremesy. Provisional government figures were said to be secretly involved. The army reportedly included officers of Lo Redi capacity and Colonel Mischels uvclaren, with several former Bersia ministers arrested amid the crackdown.
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London
Servis
Lo Redi
Mischels
Bersia
Who Shall Be King Londor June 12
Expected that the spring nomination will elect the King. Civilians seek a republic while others back Prince Mirky. Mentions Prince Nicolas of Montusegro as potential king and Premier Avakumoviteh predicting cabinet resignation upon king’s election. References to Mirko Iv, Natal ie Constantinovitch, and Montenegro royal connections.
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Londor
Sring
Civitans
Mirky
Nicolas
Montusegro
Avakumoviteh
Saii Viet
Kine
Prince Mitky
Viersds
Grahova
Fet
Nicholae
Montenegro
Macrad Tair
Natalie Constantinovitch
Alexander of
Servis
Ine
Karageorgevitch Interview Reveals Turkish War Stance
War era interview quotes Karageorgevitch criticizing Serbia Britain and Austria over abdication and liberty. He predicts independence risks and urges royal stability and constitutional order amid European tensions. He comments on leadership and policy while addressing Allied and regional concerns.
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