Pioneer miner Mr Dive Martin dies after restless career
The article notes the passing of Mr Dive Martin last week, a veteran prospector tied to Phillips River and Australian mining ventures. He worked on projects from Woodlark Island to Northern Australia, including the Mount Atti mine and Gilert gold mine, with properties later held by Phillips River Gold and Copper Mines Company. He traveled widely, studied many fields, and died after health troubles while returning to Havensthorpe. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and a son in the Australian Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwiy
Dive Martin
Australia
Woodlark Island
Coe York
Aqwewrelannil
Ste We Londe
A. BE. Margitts
Gilert
Phillips River
Conpany
Martin
Kimberley
Port Darwin
Havensthorpe
Albany Roads Board Deliberates on Drainage and Road Works
The Albany Roads Board held an unfinished meeting with plans to press ahead on the Cape Hicereas drainage project and local road works. Sessions approved inspecting sites, metalling efforts at Elleker, and granting funds for gravel and by law measures to curb excessive motorist speeds on King Kalgun bridges. The next gathering was set for November 4.
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Heapatel
Re Woollen Mills
Joh Moirorm
Cape Kieho
Cape Hicereas
Bervill Miewet
Walte
Carri
Hurvill
Albany-Wrassmere
Cireutiex
Burvill
Elleker
Direie
Yueamin Bridge
Lower King Road
Greatrex
Mutts
Speer
King
Kalgun
Thing
Kuligan
Wilgie
Worvill
Newton
Lourd
Mir
Shooters tally as breakup club holds Saturday range shoot
Saturday afternoon shoot by the breakup club produced scores amid changeable wind. Despite thin fuel, solid shooting emerged with detailed scores listing competitors like Wilkinson, Roulaton, Puls, Mitchell, Hortin, Knapp, Bourd, Moxon and Brainbridge and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL Wilkinson
R. Roulaton
Abo AN. Puls
Mitchell
T. Hortin
Jnr
W. Farr
Longevity Across Centuries in Historic Tales and Lives
The article recounts famous longevity cases from history and folklore, including a Norwegian sailor nicknamed “Lid Yun of the North” who allegedly lived to 148 and various aristocratic centenarians such as Catherine Countess of Desmond. It cites Tom Parr of Shropshire and Henry Jenkins of Ellerton-upon-Swale for ages around one hundred plus, noting tough, outdoor lives and scant health care as common threads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Desmond
Gerald Fitsgerald
Dronuit
Waterford
Thomas
Earl of
Rath Kenle
Limerick
Muckross
Countess of
James
Edward IV
Vynes Merson
Thomas Parr
Shropshire
London
Westminister Abbey
Oman
Old Parr
Yorkshire
Hinnam
Henry Jenkins
Ellerton-upon-Swale
Tancred Robinson
Jenkins
Iowa
Jenny Gascogne
Fiie
Hortes Pyrenees
Catherine Reymond
Ross
Paris
Experimental Cotton Growing in Great Southern District
Article reports ongoing experimental cotton growing efforts in the Great Southern District with Alfred Napthall distributing seed to eight ward boards and awaiting results. Queensland expert Daniel Jones provides notes on sowing harvesting and planting distances, outlining soil and varietal recommendations and practical steps for trial plots across Esperance, Albany, Mount Barker, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor-Weat
Great Southern
Alfred Napthall
Gordon Bridge
Teesdale
Queensland
Daniel Dames
Hoods
Esperance
Albany
Mount Barker
Kendenup
Franklanss River
Kojouup
Katanning
Wait
Norrogiu
J. Angove
Siskzbae
Dan Jones
Jones
Alby
Daniel Jones
Sea Island
Wawhing and Sneezing Sensation Described in Detail
An article explains semi voluntary actions like yawning and sneezing as six second processes. It outlines stages including chest expansion diaphragm movement and facial adjustments ending in a mild satisfaction or explosive spasm near convulsion.
Albany Tourist Association names new season committee
A Monday meeting in Albany led by Dr. M D Downes set plans for a renewed Tourist Association season. The nine member committee includes J Norman and J Angove, with a goal to raise about £900 for the Albany season and continue advertising and functions under the association.
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Wetiage
Albany
J. Norman
Alba Coinon
Albury
Sandler
Lng
Forte
Norwan
Metfield
Norris Suel
Culling
Dottelier
Otinue
Merrifield
Dow
Mr. Balston
Day
Messrs. L. Barnett
I. Scott
J. Normain
Jor
J. Angove
W. Forte
R. Ji. Merrifield
ML 1. Downes
W. Day
A. Brace
RB. Balaton
Hex
AL Eb, Catling
J.T. Mills
BR. Hill
Thiy
Cotynmitfess
Meshrn
Amrove
Burnett
Dhiy
Downes
Merrifeld
Normin
Bealt
Hotchin
Mills
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Albany Roads Board
Coame
National Library of Australia
Drew Robinson & CO
Stirling Terrace
R. R. Payne
England
Forfars
Etc
Forfar
W.A
I Saaten's
Post Office
Tionery
Plan Brokun
Omar
Avany
Lundar
Mas
Westerberg
Marge McDonald
York Street
BKS
Premier Tea Rooms
W. Hyde
W. Green Victoria Dairy
Qood Dairy
Mouchemore
Farr
Royal Exchange Assurance
Els
Miles
Standard Bakery
W. Harding
W. D. Oldfield
Honisett & Co
Butchers
Bss
HF. Timewell
Coston
Freemasons’ Hotel
Southern Union General Insurance Company OF Australia
Georges Terrace
Perth
G. L. Bowman
Ns Pendequire
Commercial Union Assurance Company, LD
Western Australia
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
T. B
Fire Marine Accident
Gibbons and Son
St. Juhn's Church
Watchm
WILEY
Sudan
Viking
Lenda
Bnet
Bunbury
Robert Bell
Tourist Association
B.N.E
Royal" Magazine
Nla.gov
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