Donnybrook burning fatality inquest adjourned
An inquest adjournment was held over the death of William Potts who died from severe burns sustained in a tent fire at Donnybrook. Witnesses described the accident at the camp near Edwande’s, Potts’s attempts to help others, and his collapse at Bunbury hospital. The coroner and jury heard testimonies from Edwards, Willian, and others about Burn injuries, treatment, and the circumstances leading to his death. The jury found no blame attached to any party.
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William Potts
Bie
Edwande
Fee
Donny Brick
Bnolmry
We Lbeen
Wilkswson
A. V. Powler
Han
Tan Pitta
Bam
Elwanls Yard
Edwards
Ani
Panithi
Tuford
Che Boller
Witneu
Ernest Willian
Banbury Hospital
Wong
Sean Ryle
Abot
Willie
Theo
Tive
Eig
Dacosaeil
Tad bin Ben
Witseas
Wena
Abe
Decaaved
Growdun
Doahy
Reouk
India
Sarhalie
Lahore
Miodaur
Kitchensy Interfer
Interveta
Visaray
Hosta
Hardie
Fire Brigade Competitions At Banbury Report
An interview with Supt Stokes of Banbury fire brigade covers the Boulder demonstration and Banbury’s forthcoming plans. Officials note high competition, travel from Fremantle to Kalgoorlie, and support from Fremantle and Boulder in preparations, with next year’s event courting further town participation and funding.
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Herald
Supt Stokes
Banbury Fire Briade
Revuea
Pia
Collie News Roundup of Meetings and Rail Incident
A meeting of the Cultie braceh of the ALK was held at the Mechanic's Institute with good attendance. Secretary G. O Loghlin spoke on organisation and the South West Council's duties. A social and presentation to Mr A A Wilton were planned at a Labour union gathering. A breakdown on the Collie Narroy occurred when a special train’s fusible plug failed, derailing a coach but causing no serious injuries. An evening session is planned at Good Temple Hall with A E Dickinson as presiding officer. A meeting of Labour and Arbor Day groups is scheduled for Wednesday 20th August at 2 30 pm in the sonnei chamber.
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Wallen
Ceask Brigade
Compatitigne
Lee
Huobaly
Leone
Urunle
Bunbury
Trowbin
Oxmely
Boralston
Fremantle
Dun
Kalgoorlis
Buntwiry
Roarantes
Banbury
Geraldton
Tre
Gerwidton
Flrgwn
Konbore
Trong
Basbury
Lynch
Wwe
Bonldur
Aid
Haltarat
Vicstoria
Boulder
Pli
Boulder Brigade
the Avociation
J.C. Brennan
J.T. Mitchell
Mt Boulder
Howlder Recreation
Cultie Braceh
ALK
Mechanicn
Tnetitate
Minougal Thy
Uumbee
Meg.o'loghlin
Bouth‘West District
Moet
Thwax
Collie
Blinars’ Union
A. A. Wilton
Haw
A. E. Dickinson
Sonnei
Kataniing Wayia Narrogin Telephoto Message Charge
A Docton relief fund notice states a charge of sixpence for the use of telephoto messages between Kataniing Wayia and Narrogin. The measure supports relief efforts and directs residents to contribute through the town authorities.
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Kataniing
Wayia
Narrogin
Wrecked British Cruiser Gladiator Sinks After Collision
London reports the liner St Paul struck the Gladiator off the Isle of Wight. The Gladiator capsized and beached. three crew drowned and one lieutenant missing. Captain Lurmudens was last to abandon ship amid orderly conduct and heroism by sailors.
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London
England
St. Paul
Limehampton
Clas
Glisiator
Wight
Ulamarar
Admiraley
Lurmudens
North-West Manchester Campaign Sees Churchill Offered Seat
MeJ A Phillips of Pembrokeshire, a Taboral member, signals plans to resign his seat in Mc Winston Chare hill's favor as part of a shifting campaign.
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Manchester
London
Mej. A. Phillips
Taboral
Pembrokeshire
Winston Charehill
Franco British Exhibition Opens May Eleventh
The Franco British Exhibition at Shepherds Bush near London will be opened on May eleventh by officials from France and Britain, showcasing cultural and industrial displays.
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London
Shepherd's Bush
Collision details at sea reveal navy ship losses and rescues
Further particulars of the collision between the Glariator and the St. Paul show the order to reverse engines failed to avert disaster. Six Glariator crewmen died, six more are hospitalised, and Lieutenant Groves and several hands are missing. On board the St. Paul there were 500 passengers and a 300-strong crew.
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London
St. Paul
Glaliator
Interism
Fespital
Groves
le Paul Hw
Obituary Tribute to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Archbishops Clarke of Melbourne and others note Australia mourns the death of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. A Sunday sermon at St Margaret’s Westminster reflects his great and honorable public life in Parliament and the Empire. The piece discusses how English statesmen’s deeds shaped the Commonwealth as deeply as in Britain.
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London
Archbisop Clarke
Melbourne
St. Margaret
Westminster
Australia
Henry Campbell - Bannerman
Enghead
Commonwealth
Motherland
Terrible Distress in Russia Reported in Provinces
In Kasam and Nmolensk regions distress prevails with extreme poverty. Local reports say around a thousand children are described as absolutely naked due to severe deprivation and lack of clothing.
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London
Disastrous Tornadoes Strike America Coast to Coast
Reports describe devastating tornadoes across Dakota to the Gulf of Mexico causing heavy loss of life and many injuries. Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama bear the worst damage with railways wrecked and communications down.
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America
Dakota
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Minisippi
Alabama
Dominion House Rejects Motion on Immigration Bonus
The Canadian Dominion House of Commons rejects a motion to abolish the government favored immigration bonus system by a 54 vote majority. The government maintains the incentives continue to encourage immigration.
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London
Sleeping Sickness Controversy Sparks Berlin Debate
An influential movement is launched in Berlin under Professor Koch to end sleeping sickness by exterminating all the bushmen in the German African colonies, drawing intense objections from sportsmen and others.
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London
Berlin
Professe Koch
Letter Containing Satirical Dialogue on Education and Society
A reader letter from April 27th 108 laments social constraints and education policy in a critique of a philosopher identified as Kerbsteny Philaspher. The writer references Archbishop Vaughan and the Herald, comments on railway policy and national reform, and urges a center‑ground reformation.
Sunday Political Meetings Stir Sabbath Protests in Bunbury
In a letter from Bunbury the writer condemns public worship interruptions by call to prayer and argues for visible signatures in local disputes. He mocks opponents, defends traditional Sabbath practice, and criticizes those who conceal identities while seeking gain.
Indian Frontier Trouble escalates with Mohmand clash
Friday's battle between Brigadier-General Willcocks's punitive force and Mohmand Pathans turned severe. British losses included two Northumberland Fusiliers killed, four officers and 17 men wounded. Five natives killed and 80 wounded. 37th Native Infantry captured an enemy sangar. An assault near Warwicks drove fighters into a gorge and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers.
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London
Willcocks
Northumberland Fusiliers
37Th
Warwicks
Ube Catent
Italian Minister Novi Reelected Amid Fraud Probes
London April 27 Signor Novi the Italian minister facing multiple government fraud allegations has been reelected to the Chamber by a large majority. The outcome follows prolonged scrutiny of his conduct and a decisive electoral result.
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London
Signor Novi
Victorian Railway Collision Near Bray Brook Junction
The Victorian Railway Department reports 29 more individuals injured in a railway collision near Bray Brook Junction bringing the total to 44. The Bendigo train involved is connected to the town event. Patient Teeta Skoglund remains at Alfred Hospital with serious injuries.
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Malbouras
Braybrook Junction
Teeta
Bendigo
Townurrove
Oucar Skoglund
Alfred Hospital
Anid Ta Ba
Ameer Suspected Of Causing Frontier Disturbances
The Ameer's suspected involvement in frontier unrest stems from confusing information tied to the Anglo-Ruman agreement and his lack of timely consultation. Officials and observers debate the extent of his influence and the alliance’s impact on the region's tensions.
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Afghanistan
Viscount Marlay Grants Free Hand to Taiwan Government
Viscount Marlay, secretary of state for Taiiw, has given the Taiwan government a free hand provided there is no permanent occupation of territory.
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Viscount Marlay
Taiiw
Taoilan
Keys Beats Thorn for Australian Lightweight Title
Melbourne reports a boxing bout where Keays faced Thorn for the lightweight championship. The match ended with Keays ahead on points after a strong showing, Thorn suffering a left eye injury that halted the fight and led to a decision in Keays favor.
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Melbourne
Franke Thorn
Australia
Thems
Wolverhampton Wanderers Win English Cup Final
Final Cup tie at Crystal Palace ground saw Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Newcastle United three goals to one. Despite bad weather, about 70 000 spectators attended the London match, marking Newcastle United’s run as runners-up for the English Cup in the last four seasons.
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London
Crystal Palace Groud
Sydenham
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United
Newcastle
United
Tim Thini
Man Dies In Bush Log Accident Near Margaret
District news reports Busselton correspondence that McChiskay sustained severe injuries while hauling logs on the Margaret. He left his team at a distant position and a tree fell in a different direction, killing three log workers. The incident highlights the dangers faced by bushmen working in remote areas.
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Priday
McChiskay
Margaret
Tome Taea
Maritime and legal notices from distant shores and courts
The Maori King steamer forfeited to the British Government amid appeals. the Taviina steamer ran aground near Westport with all hands saved. a Melbourne stock tally shows missing technical volumes valued at £60. police court in Howalla sees a traitor’s charge and a constable’s transfer. an elderly man’s state pension and a land sale near Willamina feature in the mix of 19th century notices.
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Bhyasan Frm
Taviina
Westport
Nawoland
Tita
Melbourne
Howalla Yio
Abureday
Henry Gindoay
Eis
Mt Pressut
Pries Department
Holden
Fitnray
Les Chemitard
Briday
Fatial Contortion Competition at Circulating Library
A quirky notice from Venteal Wews agency announces a contortion event titled Fatial Contortion Competition. Zoilo performs on May 16 with readings from Hetian works, inviting public interest and amusement at the circulating library venue.
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Zoilo
Venteal Wews Agency
Vitoet Ano
Omena
Hetian
Social and Personal Notices Highlight Departures and Studies
Bey BW Waymonth of wis haw been in tharen of the Cmgenmationst church at Busceien for several months. Jefe Jaxt Wowk plans to enn so up his theological studies im Adulaide. Mrs. Darrill fae tired after Li years with the Railway Despartment of the stata as the ablaf angie nper of axigtuy fizes. Hyaeteechie Connectiin will the department at the end of the ball-yawr.
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Bey
Waymonth
Wis
Stata
Angie Nper
Axigtuy Fizes
Darrill Fae
Hyaeteechie
Ball-Yawr
Keir Hardie on emigration and colonial politics
Mr Keir Hardie surveys emigration options to New Zealand Australia and Canada in a South African context noting labor markets housing and wages. He discusses local politics sedition colonist attitudes and the British government role, urging careful choice of destination for English workers.
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Keir Hurtiv
Hue
Dim
Eltes
Tevald
Latur
Solliciis
Jobanniniung
South Africa
Kimberley
Cape
Piemientha
New Zealand
Iteir Finrdie
South Australia
Calgary
Canada
Srcivlam
Cobynjee
Hardie
Australia
Booralitt
Hardin
Todia
Axarapl
Anne
Bunbury Chamber bids goodbye to Mr Foreman on farewell
The Bunbury Chamber of Commerce honors Mr Foreman on his departing voyage to Europe. Members praise his three decades of service and business leadership while appointing Mr Minor as acting head. Attendees commend his warmth, energy, and steadfast town support.
Soldiers Gossip Chronicles a Bold Camp Action
In a noisy camp report Baylor notes uneven attendance in B Company with 33 of 58 present for a drill. The unit, praised for discipline and skill, included several wounded or missing. Lieutenants Brazier and Robinson led notable maneuvers that turned a near disaster into a decisive victory against a larger force.
Cadet Camp Descriptions and Unit Progress Report
A detailed report describes Easter training routines, bivouac hardships, and daily gallops. It notes cadet discipline, the Senior Cadets' satisfactory progress, and formations forming at Collie and Bridgetown. Promotions and staffing changes are listed, with emphasis on duty, training rigor, and future mounted cadet units.
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Hiuatairy
Uniti
Plaens
Plendid
Physiquy
Belce
Collie
Rites
Hoth Detechmenta
Bridgetown
Greenbushas
Burbury Police Court Fines for Unregistered Dogs and Offences
In Bunbury Police Court Nog Canee and Robert Hastie pleaded to keeping an unregistered dog and were fined the minimum ten. The case of WH Fro involved possession of an animal with unclear ownership. J Bitok faced similar charges. he claimed the dog was given to him and had been mislaid by the owner. A health matter saw J Hislop fined ten with costs after health board findings. Other cases included a drunk list discharge and a minor fine for interfering with a local constable during an arrest.
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Robert Hastie
Parry
Owen Istmaurkad
Khematlyr
Porineon
A. Perry
Aisos
Tia
Ba Barrington
Puri
Witnoca
Gwen
G. Atkins
J Gappy
Bonbury Board of Health
Busch Lowes
Walters
Bunbury Towed of
Dofyndant
Elian Hislop
Loualablog
Grwall
Lyons
A. Lyons
Ester
Delantint
Dillon
Wallington
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British Politics
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Clarke
Russia
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York
Lev
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Eny
Lata
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Biblioywliat Porona
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Mayor Clarke
Thomas
Atmaller
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Victorian Railway
Keys
Thorn
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H. H. Abealacsson
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Tader
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Listitanant & Bincon
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Thors
Mother Earth
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Pas
Chu Sa
Roney
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Enbuman
Tulloch
Burge
Holtz Haa
Frank Fulda
Parturee
R. Manchester
Ann
Bunbury Police Court
Tyne
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