Liberal party ballot urged to curb wire pulling in New England seat
An article reports on a Liberal conference debating candidate selection in New England. It warns against backroom wire pulling and argues for a ballot system with broad branch participation to avoid doomed nominations and preserve public interest. It notes delegates may supersede branch votes and questions the fairness of a small committee determining the outcome.
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Tamworth
New England
Jonet
Wore Borewig
Pepre
Bolen Hon
Humber
Armidale
PRI
Westoral and Agricultural Association elects new committee
Armidale reports the meeting of the Westoral and Agricultural Association where officers were chosen: President Ho W. Car to view presidents, Mesars Tl. sisson and Mof fart, Captain Pengers, Secretary Mr M Arthur, Treasurer Fitzgerald.
Nine Year Old Girl Found Slain in Bush Near Lockrose
Wilson, a nine year old daughter of a farmer from Lockrose, was found with her throat cut in the bush. A middle aged man seen in the district aroused suspicion as a possible motive of revenge. No arrest has been made.
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Bydney
Torredoy
Wilson
Lockrose
Tamworth Hospital Carnival and Masonic Ball notes
Local news reports appoint C H Mooney as honorary treasurer for the Tamworth District Hospital carnival and state gate tickets for the Masonic ball on Wednesday remain untimited yet available via committee members and town outlets. Mrs Fulljames is praised for her tireless work at the HC Ball. a court case notes James Dwyer of Tamworth suing James J Brady of Gunnedah for 07/17 by guarantee with a verdict for the plaintiff.
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Tamworth District Court
Rramunds
James Dwyer
Tamworth
Brizier
James J. Brady
Guonedale
Farmer
Newman
Rowling
Gunnedah
Holiday and school building updates in regional notices
Mr W Powell receives notice that tenders for a new school building at Weatduio have ministerial approval and will proceed via Public Works. Next Monday is a general holiday in New South Wales for the Prince of Wales birthday. Tamworth Quarter Sessions open with Judge and officials present. juror relief granted for James White and Vickery amid cases including Infants Protection Act matters.
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W. Powell
Wertdala
New South Wiles
Prince of Wales
Tamworth
R. J. Browning
Beaver
Waa
H. T. Adams
O. A. Edwards
James White
Newman
Vickery
Muolic
Community concert aids Church of England Men’s Society
On Wednesday evening a concert at St Joto's Sunday School raised funds for the Church of England Men's Society Australia branch. Notable performances included Lieut Bartlett Taylor and Mr O Brunson, with strong audience appreciation and multiple encores. St Andrew's Presbyterian Choir hosted seventy guests at the Oddfellows Hall for dancing, songs, and refreshments in a well organized social evening ending around 1 am.
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Joto
Church of England Men's Society
J. Watts
England
Bartlett Taylor
Brunson
Masara
Heatley
M'Shon
Iulaby
T. W. Higgins
Williams
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Oddfellows
Molocke
Curnow
F. A
Mins Phelps
Saunders
C. Thompson
Cora Porter
Local probate value and memorial notes from Tamworth region
The Sydney correspondent notes the late Mr Alexander Dangleish of Berrigan valued at £41 045 for probate. Nundle reports the death of Walter Addington Jackson in his 67th year after a short illness with service at All Saints Church. James Cooke becomes Tamworth gaoler after acting role. St Paul’s Tamworth presents gold medal to organist Gus Meineke for seven years of service.
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Sydney Cordent
Aimer
Alexander Dangleish
Berrigan
Walter Addington Jackson
All Saints’ Church
N. M. Lloyd
James Cooke
Tamworth
Bro
Ake
Beach Wita
Herriman
Werder
T. Gi. Auring
Tamworth Mfr
Come
Hull
St. Paul's
Wans Tamworth
Tev
Leonardu A
Gua Meineke
Gus Meineke
Third Defeat in Test Match As Australia Labor Hard
In London on Wednesday hot weather and a hard wicket marked the play. Mayne reached 12 before being dismissed. Macartney achieved a century after 110 minutes. Smith and Jennings shone with a 115 minute partnership and a score of 283 all out. Smith then reached 100, with Emory and Carkeek contributing as South Africa and Somerset drew after a final total of 307 for Somerset.
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London
Smith
Mayne
Hitchim Bi
Macartney
Gordon
Fieldeman
Berdeley
Hitch
Glebe Bateman
Bardsley
Gregory
Anstra Nan
Abel
Bushby
Kellaway
Kelleway
Bsmith
Jennings
Haven
Thade Bie
Sug Wee
Witch
Tn Wo
Tondo Hie
Hoth
Kobbe
Strudwick
Matthews
Inter
Emery Wee
Hayes
Haeutt
Emory
Mine
Carkeek
Sooren
Sleeper on the Rails At Marrickville Prank
Sydney police arrest two boys aged 12 and 8 after a wooden sleeper placed on the railway line near Marrickville caused disruption. Investigations determine the act was a boyish prank with no injuries reported.
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Sydney
Marrickville
Indignant Duchess Attacks National Insurance Act
London reports the Duchess of Bomerwet denounces the National Insurance Act as infamous and incapable of touching poverty. She plans passive resistance to payments and urges employers to refuse compliance, claiming the country cannot be jailed or fined for nonpayment.
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London
Duchess of Bomerwet
Big Scottish Combine Formed in London by Amalgamation
London on Wednesday evening reports the creation of a Scottish iron and steel company with a capital of one million pounds. the amalgamation brings together thirteen firms with an aggregate output of 260 000 tons.
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London
Australian House Questions Adjournment in Coal Cases
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debated the adjournment of the coal combine case appeals with Crown concurrence denied by Mr Anstey. Accusations of government neglect and improper appointments were weighed as the chamber adjourned. In the Senate, debate over Commonwealth terms and appointments continued with a motion to adjourn to July passing 25 to 6.
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House of Representatives
Anstey
Coal Combine
Hughes
Deakin
Kelly
Fisher
London
Commonwealth
Roberts
Ozanne
Defence
Jts
Senate
Gardiner
Kalgoorlie
Central Australia
South Australia
Millen
Mgregor
Deakin Leads Liberal Meeting After Adjourning Parliament
After adjournment the Liberal party met to discuss the amendment and leadership. Mr Deakin planned to attack the Government on maladministration, defence pledges, Commonwealth Bank promises, and national responsibilities with a focus on unionist ties. The gathering united behind Deakin Cook and Millen, affirming unabated confidence in party leaders.
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Fisher
Australian
Commonwealth
Pacific
Tervers
Commonwealth Bank
Deakin
Mr. Donkin
Cook
New South Wales
Semmtor Millen
Ite
W. E. Johnson
Beater Chataway
Mr. Deakin
Groom
Mr. Foster
Brisbane General Strike and Court Writ Case
Sydney reports engineer John Smith of Brisbane Tramway Company has filed a Supreme Court writ against the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. He alleges exclusion from membership for disobeying a trier committee order during January's strike, contending the resolution was ultra vires and seeking restoration to membership.
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Sydney
John Smith
Brisbane
Pany
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Trier Committee
Cholera Rages in Bombay Amid Great Mortality
Cholera outbreak in Bombay reported with high death toll as cases surge. Dispatch notes severe spread across the city on the eve of London’s goods night, detailing hundreds of new infections and calls for rapid relief.
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London
Alleged Murder Trial In Melbourne Over Amelia Barden Case
In Sydney and Melbourne reports a trial of James Gorrie linked to the death of Amelia Barden near Warburton. Proceedings center on the nude body discovery and the alleged involvement in her murder.
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Sydney
Malbourne
James Gorrie
Amelia Barden
Warburton
Hospital Committee Demands Subsidy Restored
In Maitland a hospital committee denounces government delays in subsidy payments for the last half year. They warn the £4433 trust funds are unsafe to spend, accusing the Chief Secretary’s Department of ineptitude and urging the Premier be informed. They propose liquidating £525 and taking over administration of Maitland Hospital.
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West Maitland
Maitland Hospital
W. J. Enright
Mullen
Enright'a
Thane
War
Perconally
Eoright
Elf
Din‘ormloe
Cowper
Norrie
Me. Cowper
Unionists at Law in Australian Libel Suit
In Sydney Supreme Court Albert Torr i a member of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association was awarded a verdict for 100 pounds against Alfred Aberline, member of the Tramway and Railway Employes Union, for alleged libel.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Albert Torr
Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association
Alfred Aberline
Tramway and Railway Employeus
Customs Fine Reduced In High Court Decision
The High Court cut the £1919 customs evasion fine for W. Lewis to a lesser amount. Appellant argued the original levy was grossly unfair excessive and cruel.
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Sydney
High Court
W. Lewis
L. Appellant
Grand National Hurdle Race and Steeplechase Odds
WRC racing listings show multiple entries with fixed odds for the Grand National Hurdle and Grand National Steeplechase. Notable horses include Arquebuse, Bridge, Flavel, Minato, Lord Deomond, and King's Ransom among many others, with varied prices and weights recorded across both events. The list reflects a dense field format typical of late-18th to early-20th century racing coverage, including numerous peculiar spellings and shorthand for race details.
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Bridge
Flavel
Yudnaplona
Wimmera
Bullawarra
Loot Mintwke
Forest Prince
Lord Deomond
Moettie
King’s Ransom
Minato
Loughres
Naver Joe
Horeelay
Moonbah
Uxbridge
Cannonwheel
Lion
Rogues March
Yatts
Herova
Bribery
Mert Wools
Mountain Heather
Blokle
Tobacco
Light Ballast
Gertle Moore
Blue Mountain
Hardreda
Labola
Bibbenlake
Nemruhol
Grand National
Bea Dog
Steam
Nimrod
Yalwurrea
Guneap
Big Bob
Tinapagoe
Tamburello
Brownie
Moonbuna
Forfano
Quilatehil
Ngaurubol
Equirm
Scrutineer
Korolte
Fulgent
United Kingdom
Mon
Rombus
Hawthorn
Tas
Myall Jack
Warrings
Warrawcont
Edelia
Johnoe Walker
Minister Forms Board to Implement Sectarian Act
The Minister for Education forms a board under the Turenries Act to commence work immediately. The public approves the move while attempts to blame sectarian issues fail. A second board will oversee intermediate and learning certificate exams with the first intermediate examination at year end and the first learning examination next year.
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Sydney
Bain
Truth Libel Case Relives Canon Nash Contention
In Melbourne First Civil Court before Justice Chiscon and a jury, Henry Lowther Clarke Archbishop of Melbourne sues John Norton proprietor of Truth for 6000 damages over an October 16 1909 alleged libel. The trial outlines Nash’s bid for Christ Church Geelong and Clarke’s veto, with Clarke denying malice and detailing prior inquiries and alleged improprieties.
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Melbourne
Justice Chiscon
Henry Lowther Clarke
John Norton
Truth
M'Arthur
Canon Nash
Christ Church
Geelong
Clarke
Nash
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Canterbury
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Newh
Lottore
Norton
Church of England
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Hull
Noah
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Mira
Molesworth
Euoh
Twill Follow German Flag Pledge to Merchants Leaders
In a London speech, the German foreign minister said Germany would not raise the flag where it would be opposed. He pledged to follow merchants where they lead, asserting restraint in spreading the banner and promising to support the merchants' influence during his reign.
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London
Hamburg
Germany
Keiser
New South Wales Bowlers Defeat Lonbury 94–54 in London
New South Wales bowlers captured a decisive win in London, defeating Lonbury by 94 points to 54. The game showcased strong offense from NSW and a run of scoring bursts that secured the comfortable margin.
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London
New South Wales
Lonbury
Turks Expel Italians From Constantinople
Constantinople reports that ten thousand Italians have already been expelled from the city by authorities this week, amid ongoing measures affecting foreign residents and diplomatic sensitivities.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid Rumored to Be Insane in Constantinople
Rumor spreads that former sultan Abdul Hamid may have fallen into insanity while in Constantinople. Reports cite local sources and whispers within the palace circles as ministers seek confirmation amidst political tension.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Windfall Bequest to London Church by Wilshire Maker
Mr White, a wealthy Wilshire chart maker, left the Bishops of London two hundred thousand pounds for the benefit of the Church of England. The bequest signals a major windfall to the church with potential wide impact on its activities and endowments.
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London
White
Wilshire
Bishops of
Explosion at Hastings Mine Leaves Three Trapped In Colorado
A disastrous mining explosion at Hastings Mine in Colorado, New York, is reported to have trapped three men. Fear grows that all may have perished as rescue efforts continue into the evening.
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New York
Hastings
Colorado
Late market report shows steady prices across yarding
LATE MARKET NEWS reports market was quiet with small yarding and buyers well supplied. Prices held from yesterday with all hay and straw values steady or near. wheat is quoted around seven shillings and sixpence, lucerne hay prime ranges, and bay prices listed from regional suppliers.
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Outen Bay
Lucerne Bay
Chaffey
Nomingha
Sussex Street Markets Report From Sydney Produce Market
Lucerne met stronger inquiry at the Sydney produce market with limited supplies and a glut of inferior grades. Wheat prices quoted and various grain, hay, and straw values listed. cattle yarded 2000 with steady market, sheep penned around 60,000 with timidity noted among buyers.
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Lucerne
Huntel
Baskel
Iiecrne
Pollard
Orion
Maitland Markets West Naitland cattle and sheep prices
Cattle market shows very light supply with prime bullocks £7/10 to £8 and good quality cows £4/16 to £6/12. Sheep demand firm with prime merino wethers 18/0 to 20/2 and ewes 10/5, overall market described as best in some time and prices mostly steady or rising.
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West Naitland
Begtom
Joseph Abbott
Seele
A. Gilder
John WK. Jones
W. T. Hui
Canon Nash Resigns After Chapter Indicts Indiscretions
In the minutes the Chapter states no proven crime or immorality but grave indiscretions lead to Nash resigning his canonry and incumbency at Christ Church Geelong. Nash replies asking pardon while witnesses recount declarations from a woman and her daughter about his employment. Archbishop continues testimony as the court adjourns.
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Nash
Christ Church
Geelong
Gund
Uzed
Canut Nash
Hiursogirl
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