In Memoriam Ella Hayter 1908 Death Notice
In loving memory of our dear daughter Ella who died June 1 1908 Our loved ones we know not why earthly ties are broken We ask why heaven favors some The will be done Thanks from her parents A H Halloran Syd Tins Lizzie Tins Returns of thanks to Mr Mrs K Thibault Mrs J Pryor Dr Stanley and friends for sympathy notes and cards in our bereavement
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Hayter
Ella
H. Halloran
Syd
Lizzie Tins
Weather Forecast for Western Slopes and Coasts
Latest official forecast shows a tendency for showers on western slopes chiefly in the north west and otherwise fine with variable winds. Rain is expected along the coast in a day or two.
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Coa
The Country as a Political Power in New South Wales
In light of a forthcoming general election the article urges strong country influence in Parliament to curb metropolitan dominance. It argues for decentralisation, cross links of rail and trade, and a country Liberal alliance, proposing a Country party to advance inland interests and prepare new leaders for decisive victory.
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Via Contex
Pgu
Sydney
Port Jackson
Mescot
Liberal
Libers
Hut
Country Movement
Country Party
Libraliam
Labor
New Sleepers Gang Damages Railway Line Between Drisbane and Vitaroy
A gang of railway workers has for several years been engaged in removing track sections on the permanent way between Drisbane and Vitaroy free gates and pulling down new sleepers.
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Drisbane
Vitaroy
Peel River settlers payments postponement clarified
A letter from MLA A H W Le ven provides the official reply to the Peel River settlers regarding the postponement of the third instalment of their payments. The notice appeared in Wednesday's Daily Observer and confirms the government stance on the delayed payments.
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Peel River
A. HW. Levien
Daily Observer
Wedding Bells for Leeson and Burke at St John’s Church
A large congregation witnessed the marriage of Alwyn Ernest Leeson and Amy Priscilla Burke at St John’s Church. The couple, after a reception at Cromer, plan a honeymoon in Tenterfield, with gifts including cheques and a navy travelling dress for the bride.
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St. John’s Church
Alwyn Ernest Leeson
Peelstreet
Tatmworth
Amy Priscilla Burke
Cromer
Marius-street
Be, Marks
Crookwell
Harry Wall
Adelaide Walters
Stanley Marks
L. Quinlin
Loeson
Tenterfield
Cross-Country Line Favored For Rail Route In Gunnedah
The Public Works Committee weighing two cross-country routes near Gunnedah favors the Gilgandra to Curlewis path citing agricultural suitability and timber quality. Ex-MLA Goodwin supports Curlewis Gilgandra for soil, crops, and strategic river junctions. Evidence from surveyors Turner Short and Nowland underscores wheat quality, timber supplies, and wartime troop transport need. Proceedings continue at Curlewis and Tambar Springs.
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Gunnedah
Public Works Committee
Eurmrk Iy
Mit
Hi. Goodwin
M.L.A
Strony
Curlewis Gilgandra
Tunmhar
Cuorlewis
Breesa
Tim Wey
Ko W. Turner
Moboal
Gilgandra
Worris Creek
Dubbo
Wow
Tahar Springs
W. U. Nowland
Cadets in Randwick Accident Involving Taxicab
A taxi in Randwick road near Park road struck a company of cadets on Wednesday night. Five cadets admitted to St Vincent’s Hospital, three released after treatment. three cadets taken to Sydney Hospital but later discharged. Names and injuries of the injured cadets are listed, with details of each case. The taxi carried passengers Mr Randolph Bedford and his daughter, who witnessed the crash and assisted the injured. The driver claimed a moderate speed and that lights were on. the car was pulled up and help rendered.
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Randwick Road
Park Roaad
No. 92
Albert Arthur Andrews
Realding
Hardy-street
Darlinghurst
St. Vincent's Hoapital
Tir
Newing
Sydney Hospital
Lt Appeare
Lade
Randolph Bedford
Tasteab
Indy
Melbourne
Redford
Bedford
Joan Wade
Cleveland Street
Hedfern
Ueorge Bull
Head-Street
Redfern
Horace Toffner
Bellevuea Street
Barry-hills
Walter Patterson
Little Cleveland Street
William Murphy
Kippert-street
Surry-bille
Fred. Bradley
Elizabeth-street
City
Arthur Blackler
Holt-street
Surry-billa
Thomas Philliph
Waterloo-street
Burry-billa
Late Market News from Sydney Wheat Prices Rise
Sydney reports firmer wheat trade with prime Adelaide chaff in demand at £7/6 per ton. Norther River maize sought at late rates. white grain scarce. Barley imports from New Zealand boost supplies while onions and potatoes attract inquiries. Prices listed include Wheat 4/3 to 4/6 per bushel and barley 4/6 per bushel.
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Sydney
Adelaide
Norther
New Zealand
Market Summary From Sydney Auction Quiet Day
PRODUCE MARKET SYDNEY Thursday notes small yardings and quiet demand. Buyers were scarce and competition was low. No local sales. Quoted: wheaten chaff prime 7 9, medium 6 4. straw and lucerne hay ranges. wheat chick prime 4 ½, potatoes prime 7, medium 5 10.
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Sydney
Maitland Markets Cattle and Sheep Trade Steady in Mixed Sale
Maitland markets report a large cattle supply with prime bullocks scarce and prices easing about 10. Trade shows brisk competition for prime sheep wether lots while medium and inferior stock lag. Pigs small, demand limited and market easier.
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Maitland
Biles
J. St. McKay
Hall Bros
E Los
Steers
Hh. Vrozer
Gly Bullocks
T. Cunningham
Wether
Wethers
Odin I
Ewes
Siles
Taaly North-Wenetmeena
Ewen
Ellicott
Danger
Driver Before Court In Cadet Collision
Alfred Andrews in charge of the motorcar that struck a cadet column last night faced charges in police court today for negligently driving and causing grievous bodily harm to George Bull. He was remanded for a fortnight as the two victims remained in critical condition.
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Sydney
Alfred Andrews
George Bull
Man Dies in Fatal Fire Near Niangula
A man named Seymour, a Bt near Niangula, fell into a fire alone and his clothes burned. His body was found near the roadside in a shocking state after the incident.
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Walcha
Seymour
Niangula
Bloom
Race results from Gret meeting with small fields
At Gret there was larger attendance on a damp day though fields remained small. The card listed Tattersall’s Handicap over six furlongs won by Locharite, Weurat Handicap over six furlongs, Manton ton Maiden over a mile, Wide Handicap over six furlongs, and other short sprints with mixed results.
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Gret
Mysterious Affair Concerning Unconscious Woman in Newtown
A woman named Mrs Stewart aged 37 was found unconscious at a Newtown address on Ireland street after screams were heard. Neighbors rushed to aid her as police investigate with no visible suspects or injuries. She was taken to hospital where she gave a statement not released by authorities.
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Sydney
Newtown
Stewart
Om R
Abe
Bingera Contest Announces Liberal Candidate Selection
Mr R J Higgin, Liberal candidate, featured in Bingara notes. Announcement lists Falwell bee Neste noment and Bingara rear details with Mr A W McDonald at the fest Peete eboentie. Mentions Chiltren's Mage Court of Wood Great Mepppermins Cane.
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Barrada
BH Migscine
Falwell Bee
Neste Noment
Bingara
A W McDonald
Triangular match Grigket Afriga v Cambridge in London
London reports a triangular match where the Africans made 200 in their first innings and Cambridge, replying, were 6 for 0 at stumps. South Africa won by ten wickets with notable contributions from Carter and Faulkner and bowling tallies from Holloway and Calthorpe.
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London
Gene Fricans
Cambridge
Ap Tinh
Tota
Carter
Faulkner
Cha
Souti Africa
Hartigan
Thaw
Calthorpe
Yaylor
How
Calthorpe Veeres
Nourse
Holloway Snooke
Mulholland
Mulherland
Hi Hollowns
Schwars
Holloway Tancred
St. Arnold
Hollow Y
Teaumont
Sullivan Carter
Sullivan Cox
Australia Middlesex cricket match abandoned in London
The Australia-Middlesex game was called off after rain left the pitch unplayable. No play yesterday. intended to resume today but overnight rain forced abandonment. Scorecard shows Middx 2w for 67 with Minnet 0 7, Whitty 1 7, Matthews 1 4, Haglitt 0 30.
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London
Middlesex
Minnet
Whitty
Kelleway
Matthews
Haglitt
Treasurer appointment for 8, E. Gregory twad
London report notes Mr P F Warner accepts the role of treasurer with Sir George Reid slated to present. The event centers on the 8 E Gregory twad organization and its governance proceedings.
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London
P. F. Warner
E. Gregory Twad
George Reid
Federal Fruit Commission session at Marlborough reports fruit handling issues
The Federal Fruit Commission opened in Marlborough with Henry Kroeet Fray testifying on Pineapple and orange shipments to Melbourne. He cited transhipment delays at Brisbane and inspection excess as causing losses. Other witnesses including Henry Lyne and George Simpson described packing methods, fumigation, and freight costs. They urged uniform federal inspection and faster overland routes to Melbourne.
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Marlborough
Federal Fruit Commission
Henry Kroeet Fray
Melrowe
Melbourne
Tie
Brisbane
Henry James Lyne
Howard
John Finlayson
Hobart
Launceston
Sydney
Tasmania
Copley
Maryborough Yau
Story defends past service at Randwick Town Hall
Mr Story at Randwick Town Hall criticises the present government while defending his 18 years of service as M L A. He denounces a small reformist coterie and accuses rival Liberals of indifference to the electorate. He praises Mr Wade as honest and comments on leadership trials within the party.
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Canonnnes
David Storey
M.L.A
Randwick Town Hall
Liberalism
Handvick
Mega
Btorey
Labor
Wade
Mr. Wade
Willis
Desperate assault on young man in Tasmanian street
Vivian Abbott, walking with a companion from Lawrence Vale to Launceston, Tasmania, was attacked by a naked man who ordered him to surrender and fired twice missing his head. Abbott fought back, the assailant fired again injuring Abbott’s finger before dropping the revolver and fleeing.
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Sydney
Vivian Abbott
Lawrence Vale
Launceston
Tasmania
Abbott
Masked Burglars Strike Adelaide Residence
Masked burglars visited the home of Mrs. Alien in Imley Adelaide. One man entered with a revolver and warned her not to move or he would shoot. The thieves escaped after taking between £1 and £2.
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Sydney
Chief Secretary Given Control of Abattoirs and Meat Markets
The Cabinet decides the Chief Secretary will control abattoirs vineyards and meat markets including banding of block from the trade to butchers shops. A special commission will oversee the chief secretary’s entire business henceforth.
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Sydney
Shortage of Trucks Evidenced Before Commission
A transit official testified on truck shortages in the Turkey district, noting that January demand reached 11 trucks per day, but supply was less than half. He said the department could not have met needs even with available trucks, and conditions persisted through February and March before supply improved.
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Sydney
Vyrneks Commission
Wr . A. Hideson
Ines
Turkee
Che
Bennett Declared Successful In Werriwa Election
Final results show Bennett of the Labor Party victorious in Werriwa with a substantial majority. Controver appears as a Lib candidate error in the transmission. official figures confirm Bennett’s win.
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Werriwa
UH. Bennett
Lab
Jet A
EL Controv
Lloyd George Seeks Amicable Transport Settlement Plan
In London on Wednesday evening Mr. Lloyd George urged employers to form a separate board before a joint body is created to settle transport workers disputes. He hoped for a moderated approach by both sides to secure lasting peace at the port.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Russian Case Considered by Commons Over Kerr Maclecka Case
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said the Russian Government was reviewing Miss Kate Maclecka's four year sentence for alleged propaganda by the Polish Socialist party. He noted a petition on her behalf and a possible favorable czarist response.
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London
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Child Mortality Declines in United Kingdom Says Air John Pure
At Caxton Hall last night Air John Pure President of the Local Government Board reported a drop in UK child mortality by a large percent over six years. He said the reduction equates to an annual saving of about 4000 lives and credits sanitation enforcement and healthier practices by the people.
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London
Air
John Pure
Local Government Board
Caxton Hall
United Kingdom
Five Die From Gas Fumes At Cincinnati Dairy Farm
Gas fumes from a grain well at a Fairmount district dairy farm caused the deaths of five people. The farmer Ie Sadie entered the well and was overcome. Two neighbors and three men attempted rescue before also succumbing. A fireman was injured and hospitalized in serious condition.
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Cincinnati
Fairmount
Ie Sadie
Naval Programme Bill Approved by Duma
The Defence Committee in the Duma has adopted a bill providing 56 pounds for the naval programme of 1912 to 1916. The move reflects Russia’s ongoing effort to expand its fleet amid regional tensions.
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London
Defence Committee
Meshin Duma
Spanish Coast Attacked by Moors Reports Say
London dispatch reports Moorish forces attacked the Spanish coast near Toourlrt. Twelve Spanish officers and eighty men were killed or missing. Belief grows that tribesmen may press further on Fez. One tribe reportedly sought terms of pardon.
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London
Toourlrt
Fez
Belgian Election Riots Persist as Churches Targeted
Riot unrest in Belgium continues with mobs attacking two churches at Licbe before gendarmes dispersed them and extinguished the flames. The incident marks ongoing turmoil surrounding the election protests and public security forces' response.
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London
Belgium
Licbe Fred
Negligent Gar Driver Edward Kirby Charged
Edward Kirby was charged with driving a motorcar negligently risking the public. He drove through a detachment of senior cadets without injuring any. He was fined £6 and £3 in coins with two months hard labor.
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Sydney
Edward Kirby
Tamworth Pony Races Nominations at Goodwood June 12 1912
The list covers Open Handicap and Goodwood Handicap nominations for Tamworth ponies at Goodwood Park on June 12 1912. Entries include Oh My Belmot Shepard Spinaway Triamba Leap Year Patron Saint Pistol Volley Hejection Bim Artarmon Margilla Benthem Bonny Tess among others. Weights to be published in tomorrow’s paper. Grey's starting machine and barrier timing mentioned as preparations continue.
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Goodwood Park
Ixabel
Oh My
Belmot
Shepard
Spinaway
Triamba
Modesty
Lady Metford
Patron Saint
Pistol
Volley
Hejection
Bimcree
Artarmon
Margilla
Benthem
Bonny Tess
Ith
Prince
Dollar Princess
Terror
Lady Chi
Seblmat
Maryila
Metford
King Craft
Lady Fop
Thalber
Glen
Grey
Wireless Telephone Experiments Reach Algiers by 470 Miles
Experiments aboard a yacht off Toulon France used the Zepel wireless telephone to transmit music heard in Algiers, about 470 miles away. The distant band rendition of Marseille showcased early long range wireless capability.
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London
Toulon
France
Zepel
Algiers
Marseilles
Cuban Insurrection Forces Landed Marines at Caimanera
Four hundred American sailors landed at Caimanera, Cuba, to guard American property during the unrest in Cuba. The deployment aims to deter threats as tensions rise in the area and U S interests are considered at risk.
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London
Caimanera
Cuba
Bryan forecasts GOP delegates in South favor for Roosevelt
In New York on Wednesday editorial in the Commoner predicts many delegates for Roosevelt and a Taft majority in Southern states. Bryan argues contesting Southern delegates could help Roosevelt secure the nomination, but says the public will not accept a third term and that a progressive Democrat would ensure victory.
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New York
W. Jd. Bryan
Permien
Stoosevelt
Taft
Soosevelt
Bryan
Omighey
Tagalie Wins Epsom Derby Stake at Summer Meeting
At the Epsom Summer Meeting Tagalie won the Derby Stakes of 6500 sovereigns with a 12 to 1 bet. The field included Jaeger Aracery and Topiary offspring. Tagalie, owned by Mr W Rephee and bred by W Raphael, powered clear by four lengths.
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Tagalie
London
W. Raphael
L. Neumann
August Belmont
Pintsbeau
Cyclone—Tagale
W. Rephee
Sir Josiah Symon Refuses Declaration for Liberal Association
Adelaide report notes Sir Josiah Symon declines to sign the Liberal Association declaration required for state party candidates. The union plans a plebiscite to fill three vacancies, potentially forcing Symon to run as an independent and risking vote-splitting in the election for Senate and Boothby.
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Adelaide
Mins Liberal Cnien
Tuohy
Thes Geentlemen
Ting
Biramedios
Atta Cmt
Conteating
Vardon
Chant Messrs. Shannon and
Allen
Monsie
W W. Mitchell
Tere
Bir
Tosiah Symon
Josiah Symon
Union
Pere Bate
Seas
Momeey
Wtan
Senate
Boothby
Buried Alive Under Forty Tons of Coal
John Case, 22, was buried for 26 minutes beneath forty tons of coal at a collier in Darling Island. He was knocked down and unconscious as coal poured down. Comrades dug him out, he was unconscious with severe shock and injuries, and was admitted to hospital.
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Sydney
John Case
Darling Ialand
Case
Luck's Way: Busby Receives £7000 From Drowning Rescue
Melbourne reports William Busby, principal horn at Quinlan Grand Opera, was surprised to learn he has been left 7000 pounds by the father of a child he saved from drowning at the Thames Chelen Bridge ten years ago. The Royal Humane Society had also honored him for the act. Busby follows the company to the Australian tour with plans to stay through the season.
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Melbourne
William Busby
Quinlan Grand Opera Company
Busby
Chelen
Thames
Royal Humine Society
Busby H
Quinton
Minister eyes two Northern Territory posts in Melbourne talks
King aple MP Geo Eyland of Gympie, defeated Labor candidate, travels to Melbourne to discuss the position of Tames Director in the Northern Territory while Dr EH A Jenn, a seile expert, meets about a pasitiagn al pavlozint. No applications for the former role. salary £800 yearly. The latter pays £ TH0 per year for bowls erecting duties.
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Melbourne
King Aple
Geo. Eyland
Gympie
Quarresland
Ocome
Tames
Northern Territory
EH. A. Jenn
New South Wolves Lands Department
Mir
Nielsen
Speaker Willis Deliberates On Government Fur Parliamentary Staff Revision
Willis questions government moves on staff revision citing lack of official knowledge and awaiting counsel's opinion. He notes possible parliamentary powers amendments and will consider the matter once counsel's view is clarified. He suggests the government may agree with him.
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Mir
Starving Stock Rates Appeal to Government
A survey from Melark Sheppard and Co urges the New South Wales government to intervene in drought stricken stock rates. The plea links fodder access via rail to saving flocks, arguing immediate action would prevent losses and boost next spring railway revenue while shaping national economic policy.
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Melark. Sheppard. Survey and Co
New South Wales
Sydney Sheep Show Entries Open for New South Wales Exhibition
Entries for the Sydney Sheep Show close as the New South Wales Sheepbreeders Association prepares the catalogue for the exhibition starting Wednesday the 26th. The show totals exceed 550 sheep with strong British breed representation and many new exhibitors. The event will feature top sheep dogs with about 40 in open class, 20 in novice, and the Governor will open the show with the Governor-General likely attending.
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Ctming Prundalow
New South Wales Sheepfreeders’ Association
Staf
Ierinion
Tasmania
New Zealand
Victoria
New South Wales
St Leon's Circus Opens At Tamworth In Evening Show
The St Leon's Great United Circus Army of 40 artists led by Gus St Leon opened at the Oval near Fikanoy street. Imported by the late Harry Rickards, the troupe claims world class acrobatics and drew good crowd turnout for the first night. Performances featured amusing feats by the artists and the marquee was well patronised.
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Gus
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