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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
5
The article discusses speculation over the Labor Party women seeking Premier and Upper House seats, notes a government decision barring women from Upper House eligibility, and comments on women’s rights and civic roles. It references Sydney and Riverina figures, local entertainments, and upcoming events in Wagga Wagga.
The article covers society events in Wagga Wagga including farewell presentations for Mrs. Williamson, engagements in Melbourne and Hawthorn families, and visits by notable figures. Empire Day celebrations in the city drew large crowds, with 1500 schoolchildren in procession and plans for photos. Proceeds exceeded £45 with a concert raising £60, and a Sydney team visit planned for local lawn tennis.
Fragmented OCR text discusses health and wellbeing topics with general statements. Mention appears of women facing suffering and learning about saving lives, though many words are garbled. The fragment references a place or person names but remains unclear and incomplete.
Telegraphic report on the Cootamundra district farmers council meeting proposing registration of workers, resisting unionization, and plans to appoint a paid organizer to strengthen the farmers association. It notes discussions on eligibility, support for pay, and broader rural labor policies amid periodic harvesting needs.
Fragmented cable copy reports a ship collision affecting the Strastal and crew, provoking Ottawa criticism of Premier Hobran over presupposedEmpresa matters. It notes investigation delays, safety concerns, and a memorial message from a survivor. The Crown mourns the Empire’s loss as Canadian sailors are remembered.
Frederick George Gray of Diewelandt Hedfera was clubbed by a footpad last night at the corner of Cieve land and Hart Streets Redfern. He was assaulted from behind and robbed of cash. Gray required stitches for head wounds and could not identify the attacker.
An unnamed man with allegations tied to a crime in Hime Bay was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of involvement in the incident. Police, acting under orders from the Inspector-General, are pursuing the probe with officials from the local office and Goullern Telegraph as part of the ongoing investigation.
In Sydney a Railway Department notice directs women travelers to avoid sitting in smoking cars. The rule aims to regulate seating, citing safety and comfort concerns for female passengers.
Sydney Friday at Newtown Police Court Stanly Greenaway, a motorist, faced charges after his vehicle fatally struck two people. No evidence was offered by police, and Greenaway was discharged. Emily Goodapaa referenced in mistyped context. case dismissed with no findings.
Three further cases of emoll-pox were reported to stay, two from Annandale, and one from Waterloo.
A coach driver was killed in a roadside attack between Walgett and Angledool, with a Chinese man nearby and police reporting the assault as murder. The incident occurred near Weelallibal, Walgett region, as investigators gather statements and pursue suspects.
Sydney reports that minister for mines outlines bills for the coming session. The measures amend the Mining Act and the Retain Act, strengthen mine inspections, and refine existing provisions to modernize the sector.
A jury in Criminal Court returns a verdict of not intent to murder. The accused, linked to a related charge, is released on ball, while a separate case involving alleged gas and theft remains unresolved.
London reports an aviation disaster at Carsh et Coxthe where pilot Louk Wien and passenger Thomas Urenwell were killed after the engine failed and the aircraft ditched. The two men drowned as the craft sank in the water.
In a London dispatch, Hlevier reports Britain and Germany show willingness to cede warships to Duragea if other nations follow, contingent on the Prince's safety. The message indicates a conditional wartime maneuver amid mounting tensions.
A series of letters published by Hobknecht alleges Siemens Schubert and Ormann discuss large scale bribery within the Japanese Ministry to secure higher government prices for a favored firm, suggesting widespread corruption at top levels.
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