Wireless warfare advances threaten Britain from above
A British newspaper profile explains early 20th century air and wireless tech, detailing a French inventor's drone fighter plane capable of vertical takeoff without a pilot and wireless ground control. It notes the Agamemnon and Trunal demonstrations off the Isle of Wight, the potential to end heroics with remote ships, and hints at future large scale use of airborne wireless defense.
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London
Arelal Fortery
Tale of
Wight
Agimemnon
Trunal
Blut
Zeebrugge
Britain
Nell
Question on rabbit poison risks to bird life debated
A representative of The Primary Producer discussed rabbit control poisons with Acting Chief Inspector Mr. A Arnold. He explained phosphorised pollard is favored for safety and effectiveness while strychnine products pose more risks. the discussion noted potential bird life impact and the need for careful application.
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A. Arnold
Mrr Arnold
Australia
Arnold
Mennen
Arnold Aaid
Armera
Pias
Wagin District Council Meeting Ends With Nomination Shakeup
Delegates from branches met in the municipal chambers to discuss the Country Party nomination of Mr Stubbs for the acting member seat. Mr Carroll urged constitutional conduct while Mr Stubbs advocated abolishing state trading amid disputes over Fremantle works funding. Resignations followed and a strong committee formed to back Stubbs. An elderly man and his sister suffered a violent incident nearby.
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Wagin
P.P.A
Inet
G. A. W. Please
Wea
C. C. Meyser
Wefgin
Stubbs
Alting
Country Party
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M.L.C
G. Stubbs
Carrol
Stubbe
Maley
Monger
Fremantle
Stubb
Stubba
Dumbleyung
Moulyinning
Please
Bailaying
Wadgecarrup
Qollantiling
Mr. Stubbe
Lake Grace
Kukerin
Mosara
Austin Please
C. C. Kerner
Carruthers
Franka
Vast British Empire Exhibition to showcase new transport
Wembley will host a vast Empire Exhibition with special transport inside the grounds. Fifteen miles of roads will connect key sites. Next April three systems will operate: an elevated never stop railway, a road rail system, and electric cars for visitors. The never stop railway uses a spiral drive with speeds up to 34 mph and 24 seats plus 2 standing per car. The road rail links Amusement Park with main entrances via a rubber-tired tractor on dedicated rails. Electric cars will circulate on many routes.
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Wembley
W. Yorath
Wesley Park Station
Palace of Engineering
Amusements Park
Tri Dian
Great Centre Exhibition Station
Stadium
Sttadium
Wambley HS Station
London
Postal service to accept commercial telegrams in daylight hours
The Postmaster General announced that ordinary commercial messages will join lettergrams in the day and night transmission system. Telegraphic delivery will occur the following morning via post, expanding service beyond after hours. Weather and unrelated incidents in Merredin Toodyay Melbourne described.
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Commonwealth
Gipson
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Mark Sheldon
Gibson
Arst
Wireless Possibilities Highlighted by Australian Exhibition
A Sydney Town Hall wireless and electrical exhibition chaired by Acting Prime Minister Dr. Page showcased wireless advances as key to Australia’s communication needs across vast spaces. He noted wireless could bridge distances, aid defence, and boost ties with North and South America and the Far East. The talk outlined plans for a high power wireless station, broadcasting expansion, and forthcoming legislation to standardise power nationwide.
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Page
Sydney Town Hall
Wirelean
Australia
North America
South America
Far Fant
Argentine Republic
Ot Wan
Alr
Arties
England
Mr. Page
Commonwealth
Orem
Glhaco
Brondeadt
Autralia
Signor Marconi
Great Southern Railway timetable reform for readers and travel
The new Great Southern and Denmark line timetable starts Monday with Perth to Albany services and return trips, detailing weekly departures Day names and times, passenger trains, first and second class accommodations, and notes on special coaches and Denmark service schedules.
Closing of Mails Along the Line in Western Districts
Changes in train schedules affect mail closing times for Creat Homlhern Perth Goldfields and Denmark line centers. Mails for Perth area close 5.40 pm Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with later departures. Tuesdays and Thursdays close 3 pm. Saturdays 6 pm. Sundays closed. Denmark line mail dispatches close at 5 am Mondays 9.40 am Tuesdays, 11 am Wednesdays, 1 pm Fridays, and 12 noon Saturdays.
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Servier
Fenmark
Albany
Danimark
Teunmark
Ivrives Albany
Mibany
Mbary
Miany
Vwhany
Creat Homlhern
Perth
Goldfields
Ailway
Thoraday
Relway
Land Notices and Public Works Across Regions
The notice outlines land survey actions and open allotments in various districts near Crimbrowk and Plantagenyt District with parcels 0 and 442, detailing boundaries and conditions. It also reports plans to build a new steel bridge over the River Murray at Murray Bridge and a fatal incident involving M A Belan after a fire break collapse. The Federal government buys 131 cairns of the Swan River peninsula for an airbase near Maylands, with airfield facilities described and rights granted to West Australian Airway Ltd for early expansion of air services.
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Vyederal
Vuetralian
Country Party
Han
Hughes
Country
Australia
Commonwealth
Basia
War Service
Nena Ataa. Ag Pre Gietica
Tariff Board
Peate
Economic Conference of Pro Form Trade
Dumunry
Wiles
Crimbrowk
Mowry
Wiest
Harker
Nayeo
Beitie
Kuwrton Wearburtali
Murray
Murray Bridge
M. A. Belan
Tarcutta Stute
N.A.W
Cairns
Peninsila
Swan Filver
Maylands
W.A
Perth
Stim
West Australian Airway Ltd
Giyco
Pervilae
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Says Mrs Taylor
Mrs Taylor of Sandford Head reports long standing kidney trouble with backache weakness and fatigue improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits relief to the remedy and urges others to try it. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2 shillings per bottle or by Post to Forster McClellan Co. 319 Murray Street Perth. Ensure you get Doan's.
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Cemler
Mr. Taylor
Sandford
al. Hoy
Dave
Dean
Hackardo
Taylor
Forster-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Doan
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