The Brig Hebe and the Mutinous Voyage
A young sailor aboard the derelict brig Hebe narrates a harrowing voyage after mutineers abandon ship. Major Fortescue and his daughter Helen, with a tiger kept as a sentry, survive on scant rations while planning salvage and escape. The narrator dreams of love as the moonlit sea glides by.
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Geneon
Major Fortescue
14Th
Bengal Native Infantry
Meney
Ceylon
Cape
Congo
Loteeen
Helen
Myself
Tippoo
Capetown
Indian Ocean
Helen Fortescue
Nanny
Vallancee
Stony
Somersetshire
Taunton
Lal Mohammed
Colombo
Point de Galle
Werang
Tindal
Misa Fortescue
Whe
Vallance
Gad
Eane
Halp
Brig
England
Noa
Cam I
Nan
Albany Council Faces Electric Light Question Debated
A letter from WHITE urges Albany officials to decide on electric lighting instead of relying on gas. He notes delays of over a year, mentions a gas works purchase proposal, and calls for a requisition from merchants and hotels to reveal plans. The writer emphasizes timely action to avoid darkness and mentions boundaries of publishing due to consent.
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Albany
Gar
Mallett Bark Industry in Western Australia Decline
A historical note traces mallet bark exports from Western Australia from 1903 to 1913. Export values rose to a 1905 peak of £154,087 then fell due to overexploitation and late restrictions. Germany dominated trade, while Dr. Passler’s study praised tannin quality and urged seed export and acclimatization, but future German profits seem unlikely.
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Western Australia
Jarrah
Germany
Johannes Passlar
Frankfort
Central Association of General Leather Industry
Paseler
Technological Museum
Berlin
Passler
Cape of
Hovereland
South- West Africa
Togoland
Africa
Hervreland
Fragmentary Notice on Public Communications Practices
A damaged fragment urges clear writing and signature for publication. It includes stray words about notices, anonymous communications, advertising, and public interest, with unclear phrases and misspellings.
Printing firm unveils new machinery and capabilities
A company announces the installation of its latest printing equipment, pledging to meet a wide range of descriptive printing needs. The upgrade promises enhanced speed and quality for diverse projects, signaling expanded services and client options.
Perth Faces Lightless City as Gas Coal Shortage Strikes
At a Perth City Council meeting the electricity and gas committee warned of a risk of power loss due to gas coal shortages. Dr Milla urged appeals to the Premier for sufficient supplies while noting Sydney and Melbourne face similar shortages. A stray domestic anecdote about OFlanagan and a mourner’s tale follows, unrelated to the council discussion.
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Perth
Milla
Bydney
Melbourn
Wool Appraisements in Western Australia Schedule
Six wool appraisements arranged across Western Australia up to March 1 will total 00,090 bales. Dates and centres include Albany Fremantle Heraldton Fremantle Albany with payments of most value, and a £120,000 distribution to Kent Southern district margare.
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Albany
Fremantle
Heraldton
Christman
Mragiere
Kent Southern
Mail Arrangements With the Postmaster Details
The Postmaster Mr John Norman provides closing times for mails to Perth Fremantle goldfields Eastern Great Southern Railways and more. Mails close Mon Thu 2 90 pm Fri 6 75 pm Sat 10 pm and arrive Tue Wed Fri 9 am Thu Sat Sun 7 49 pm.
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John Norman
Perth
Fremantle
Goldfields
Great Southern
Troma
Kastern
Denmark
Denmark Line
King and Kalgan Rivers
Dushick
Robinson Estate
Trains Time Table Albany Perth Denmark Line
Train schedules show Albany to Perth departures on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday at 3 30 pm and Friday Sunday at 6 90 pm. Arrivals Perth to Albany occur Thursday Saturday Sunday at 7 39 pm and Tue Wed Fri at 10 15 am. Denmark Line lists Albany to Denmark trips Monday and Friday at 5 10 am and alternate Saturdays 1 15 pm. Denmark to Albany leaves Monday and Friday 9 35 am arriving 2 26 pm. alternate Saturdays Denmark departure 6 5 pm arriving Albany 6 95 pm.
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Gnowangeruy
Albany
Ongerup
Salt River Close
Perth
Denmark Line
Denmark
Relaxations in Trade Rules Post Armistice
Trade Commissioner Melbourne notes many wartime restrictions have eased in the United Kingdom. Export control stays for some items but manufacturing freedoms expand with priority certificates and civil orders now allowed. Materials freed for rock production may be exported, though some raw materials still need licences. Labor shortages and demobilisation slow deliveries. however the outlook is for British industry to meet most demands soon.
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Melbourne
Boardlot Trade
London
United Kingdom
Permién
Thi
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Martin Vallance
John Arthur Barry
Steve Brown
Bulwarka
Perth and District
Special Telegraphic Service
Streiak
Sonrce
Wotige
Terest
P.O. Box
O'Flanagan
Mike
Jibway
P. W. Bilart
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