Murderer Hanged For Gruesome Farmhouse Killings in Victoria
In Casterton Victoria the Yardman known as Wain confessed to murdering an elderly couple and dismembering them after burning their farmhouse. He lured the man and wife, killed them, ate portions, and hid remains in a cave near the Glwale river. He was tried, sentenced to death, and hanged three weeks later.
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Casterton
Victoria
Stevey
Harry Waine
Conatel
Ly Wains
Yoon
Aequaluinner
Wainy
Inti Arti Ceeship
Yonhuan
Mod
Wying
Aml Tor
Waris
Waris Aula Bina
Melbourn Dietewrive
Wotan
Fie
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Relief In Testimony
An elderly sufferer recounts relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Pills. She credits a neighbor and daughter with urging the remedy and notes rapid improvement after three bottles. The testimonial claims renewed health and urges others to try the medicine from McClllan Co. in Perth.
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West
Ulster
Rom
Albany
Roye
Purple
Doan
Trean
Afl
Reenal
On Teaching and the Question of Compulsion
A fragment discusses a teacher described as a brilliant yet impulsive thinker who rejects compulsory education. Itquotes his view that teaching without compulsion may be best, likening instruction to pouring water at bottles and noting that there is only learning, not a fixed task. The passage questions gendered roles in teaching and critiques privileged schooling.
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Nchling
Enon
Jett Bond
Davelgerd
Kirsty Hame from Australia reads aloud on ship voyage
A fragmentary personal narrative details a voyage to Australia with Kirsty Hame, describing rough seas, crowded decks, and passengers hauling luggage. The diarist recalls rain, fog, and improvised songs as the ship nears destination, with vivid, if garbled, Scots-inflected recollections.
Personal reflections on cinema and imagination in London
The author discusses the cinema as a vivid escape for the poor and confined, noting how film lights and color awaken hope and fantasy beyond drab urban life. He cites the audience’s hunger for sensation and argues commerce drives continued production despite mixed artistic merit, referencing In Darkest London by Cecil Chesterton.
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Charlie Chaplin
Aml T
Sted Enya
Orelwsten
Drab
Hones
Etroeta
London
Cecil Chesterton
Fiat Wins Reliability Crown for 11 Car Model
The Mint leads the reliability contest proving 11 a highly dependable car. Fiat dominated the tests with best petrol economy and wide use of unlock models. A Fiat owner reports 30,000 miles of trouble free motoring and Fiat agents Arthur Anderson Ltd plan to import a new 7 seater model already shown at the Royal Show.
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Mint
Kalgoorlie
Fiat
Arthur Anderson, Ltd
Albany Road Board Meeting Notes on Local Road Work and Budget
The Albany Wid How monthly meeting, led by Chairman W. Duanneds, discussed road projects including the Wulaling wake site, quotes from contractors, and proposed excavations. They approved several tenders, arranged for drainage and culverts, and planned an opening ceremony with local officials. correspondence covered planning and delegations.
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Albany
Heard
W. Duanneds
I YT
Wolfe
L. K. Hull
J. T. Rutherford
Sherratt
Ile
Sanity
Lima
Thorny
Rutherford
Aml Sport Iso
Mawson
Hoods Board Assorwtion 1
Livesey
Thorne
Messrs. Bougness and
Sounnosa
R. Clinton
Porongorup
Fram &, North
Grassmere‘Worley
Eileker-Torbay
Emde
Beard
Wedhemia
Eileker
Comstal Distric
Producers’ Union
Spershott
Kulgan
Candyuy Bridge
F. W. Cake
Rosedale Road
Chaina
Albany-Denmark
Cuthbert Riding
My. OG
Burvill
Elleker
Wirgin Hill
Comeatonlenre
Do Your Clothes Fit Or They Hang Loose
Betty Bronson writes about a young actress who rises in film by learning how to wear clothes properly. A fashion designer offers simple corrective exercises to improve posture and bearing, transforming ill fitting outfits into well fitting wardrobe with confidence.
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Betty Bronson
Paramount
Fashion Designer
Sle
Henin
Mike
Gil
University Extension Lectures Schedule Announced
Residents learn a university extension series is planned this semester with varied topics. June 24 Dr J Dale on wasteful medical spending. July 22 W A Laidlaw on Ceylon. August 12 Astoriate Professor Woot on Totankhamen. September 16 Professor Rose on X Rays. October 14 Dr L I Stats on Discovery and Colonisation of Western Australia. Tickets priced at 1 shilling for adults and sixpence for children, lectures at Albert Hall on Thursdays, with season tickets available.
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J. Dale
W. A. Laidlaw
Ceylon
Jemenel
Woot
Train Service Delays Across Albany and Surrounding Areas
A garbled but readable transfer of notes shows train service disruptions at Albany with mentions of delays around Sydney and Melbourne regions. Officials advise travelers to monitor updates as routes shift and timing becomes uncertain.
Albany Schedule Details and Transit Prices
A fragmented timetable from Albany outlines departures and arrivals with listed fares and travel times. It mentions routes to Livport Denmark and Denmark, with specified prices such as 11.50 and 4.12 and times around 8 p.m. The text references Steve Lowi and various partial destinations, but the legible core shows a transit schedule and price points.
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Denhota
Ahateadling
Albany
Wruueth
Peta
Livport
Denmark
Pia
Guly—fejirt
Hive Phot Ek
Pan
Artive Albany
P.u
Steve Lowi Asad Yi
Special Service Shows Denmark Motor Coach Schedule Changes
The Commissioner of Railways announces Denmark motor coach departures from Milnby with dates including May 29 June 32 and July 10 plus 24 August 21 and more. A Friday prior note mentions Albany arrivals at 5 p.m. and a Sunday service to Lewine Denmark with 7:20 p.m. departure from Lewwork. Changes aim to align with pay day and enable Denmark travel to Anthony.
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Railwaya
Denmack
Geteber
Albany
Eich
Denmark
Railway Mail Schedule Confusion Across Albany and Torbay
A distorted OCR entry outlines a complex postal/rail timetable with multiple place names including Albany Torbay Denmark Line and Young's Siding. It references mail drops, station box clearances, and various days from Thursday to Monday with times around 1.5 am and 7:30 am, indicating a disrupted schedule.
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Denmark Line
Orbay
Breakup
Hortio’sy
Borabolin
Tenessee
Young's Siding
Tudor
Dot Luark
Toosdey
Denmark
Mosthiy
Teima
Torbay
sPonhupy
Verhila
Tenesaer
Youn
O Vidtor
Dod Detanack
Situs
Pan
Thursila
Ian Ira
Nie
Vieelay
Reo
Albany
Thorwing
Fae Miediey
Authentic War Decorations for Von Stroheim Film
Austrian and Russian war decorations to be seen in the forthcoming Paramount production by Eric von Stroheim. The Wedding March features regalia and forms imported from Vienna. von Stroheim returns to the screen with Enough Wives directing the new film.
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von Stroheim
Eric von Strobe
Paramount
Anyi Shevata
Mierit
Leohol the
St Stephiems
Vienna
Fernien
von Strobel
Rome
Imperia War Pensions Revaluation Commission Notice
An edited indention from the secretary remarks on war pensions. The Brilich Ministry of Pensions in London announces eligibility criteria for former Imperial officers and their dependents to apply for pensions grants and allowances after the war. Applications should be addressed to the Renate Pivots or the Benpehetion office, Albany, via the Proprietar office at Stirting-street.
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Brilich Ministry of Pensions
London
Awenra
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