Deputation Urges Early Channel Tunnel Link to Britain
A deputation at the Prime Minister’s audience pressed for rapid Channel tunnel construction arguing it strengthens naval resilience against modern weapons and deepens Anglo French entente. They cited a double tunnel cost around £18,090,000 and said funds could be readily subscribed, noting ongoing Imperial Defence discussions.
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London
Auguith
Committee of Imperial Defence
Eneland
Weather and Rainfall Across Regions Decline and Recovery
The weather remained very wet and windy with showers and strong south coast winds. Rain totals over two days included Meckering 88 points and Myrredin 112, Nungarin 7 and 92 at Ropanappin, while many districts reported rising river levels and heavy back hills rain.
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Rivera
Tuleing
Northam
Dow
Flve Great Southern
Winiy Enser
Dryer Hustern
Special letter of thanks for Tyme Picture aid
A note from Bunbury to Mr and Mrs Nixon expresses gratitude for a picture benfit given on Monday night to aid the creation of an artificial hand for Willie Green, son of Mr and Mrs Green of Bunbury now in Denmark. The writer names many supporters and contributors and mentions plans for further subscription to assist Willie.
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Wille Green
Mer J Green
Bunbury
Denmark
Helsing
Navy shipbuilding debate in House of Lords
In London on Wednesday the Lords debated the navy program. The Earl of Selbourne cited speeches by the Prime Minister and Churchill, warning that 1915 would be pivotal if home waters kept 60 percent superiority. He said Dominion ships undermined imperial duty as the French and Austro-Italian fleets rose in the Mediterranean.
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London
House of Lends
Texpect
Earl of Selbourne
Asquith
Admiralty
Winston —Churchill
Germany
Malaya
New Zealand
Ghipa
Mediterranean
Evernal
Central Gardeners Market prices from Perth shop list
A fragmentary prices list cites vendors and produce at Central Gardeners Market in Perth including oranges lemons apples and various vegetables with quoted per unit or dozen rates such as potatoes potatoes carrots celery cabbage and eggs, with values given in old currency and scattered abbreviations.
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The
Central Gardeners Market, Ltd
Murray Etrest
Perth
Agus
Bruit
Yates
Cleopatyuy
We Bo
Sturmers
Romes
Dunns
Wei
Stony Pippin
Nickajack
Rokuwood
Capel Pioneer Mr Lang and Family Honored
The article honors Mr Lang and his wife on their long service to Capel. It notes his roles on the Capel Road Board as chair and his broad agricultural interest across the state. The Langs are praised for generosity to neighbors, especially during times of hardship, and are set to return to their native state.
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Mani
Repidhonte
Wo H
Lai
Cape
Wiegrid
Lang
Army
Capel
Capeliter
Lang O Mt
Stata
Church Survives in strained Sunday services
The report notes church attendance at JOYANUP and Stratham locations with Holy Communion observances. Services at 10.30 a.m. in JOYANUP and 7.30 p.m. in Stratham are listed, with Capel as a nearby parish involved in arrangements.
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Martins Moam
p.t.—Stratham
Capel
Home Again From Sydney Epidemic Scare
Mr K M Eastman family returned to Bunbury from Sydney after the city faced a smallpox outbreak. Delays, mixed authority, and vaccination bottlenecks caused long queues and travel hardships. Confusion over certificates and border rules worsened by waning supplies and bureaucratic missteps. The voyage home was rough with rough seas and port delays amid a cautious public health response.
Balkans conference sparks charge of farce among delegates
The Evening Standard report describes a Bucharest conference clash where a delegate accused Bulgaria of a farce and the Bulgarians retorted with a demand for meaningful proposals. The exchange included a jab about dictating terms and hints at Bulgaria’s stance amid the dispute. The Bulgarian legation denies arrest of M Daneff.
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London
Evening Standard
Bucharest
Legation
M. Daneff
Gold Find Reported in Pine Creek Lode
The Northern Territory Administrator reports to the Minister for External Affairs that a boring party has struck gold at Pine Creek between 702 and 741 feet. Rich ore is in the hanging wall side and went down to the ton. Auriferous formations are proven to exist and may extend to 50 feet or more, with the richest portions on the lode wall.
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Melbourne
Northern Territory
Pine Creek
Lode Walle
Necklace Robbery Enquiry Clears France Theft Claim
Report on the enquiry into the 150000 pound pearl necklace robbery shows the necklace was not stolen in France. The worker traveled London to Paris three times. on the first two trips it remained in the same box. The box was mislaid then later found by the son of Mr Baton.
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Pars
France
England
London
Pai
Baton
Railway Accident Near Tambellup Averted Disaster
Report of a serious railway derailment near Tambellup where the engine toppled and several trucks were damaged. The line weakness delayed the Canberra passenger service and a deviation was made to pass the area. Fireman driver and guard escaped unharmed.
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Albany
Wed
Tingerus
Cambello
Tambellay
Tor Guthier
Tambhellup
Paan
Paanonger
Tambellup
Promad
Return of the Wayward Traveler Brightens East
A traveler reports feeling exceedingly glad to be home as he notes months of gloomy wet weather gave way to generally bright and pleasant conditions in the East, commenting on the contrast between travel and homecoming.
Small-Pox Cases Reported in Sydney Districts
Two additional smallpox cases were reported this morning in Balmain and Woolloomooloo with an ominous diagnosis. A likely case at Kosciusko has been confirmed as smallpox.
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Sydney
Balmain
Woolloomooloo
Kosciusko Haa
Immune Flight: Vaccination of 380 Onboard Crew
A mail boat from Colombo to Fremantle vaccinated all aboard due to Sydney smallpox, including officers and passengers. The commander led the effort with 380 vaccinated. one crew member objected on family grounds and was paid off at Fremantle as operations continued across the bight.
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Bastien
Sydney
Thay
Bastin
Heatth Board
Fremantle
Paasenorn
Colombo
Isat
Bunbury Traders Prepare Conference Arrangements
The Bunbury Traders Association met to finalize plans for its Conference on August 20 at the Municipal Chambers. Delegates to be received by the Mayor, with a dinner at Burlington Hotel if needed, and a committee named to handle entertainment and arrangements.
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Bunbury Traders’ Association
Traders’ Association
Burlington
Tarhar Board
O D. G. Maranhrins
Bunbury
Mosara
Monkhouse
Kierhozon
Griffita
Harvey Citrus Society Show Entries Open Next Week
The Harvey Citrus Society invites entries for its show next Wednesday with a wide range of exhibits likely to fill. Secretary Mr Te Prince collects entries while Mr Roth, Minister for Landa, plans to attend. a train departs Harvey to Bunbury at 7:50 pm with return options available after the canal dance in the Levening inn Tyree marque area.
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Harvey Citrus Societe
Te Prince
Roth
Landa
Harvey
Bunbury
Levening
Tyree Marques
Unclear minority text hints at remedies and fashion
Fragmentary remarks mention a peppermint cure and a preference for a new hat over an old one. Readers are urged to consider practical remedies and attire, though specific names, places, or events are not discernible.
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Earth
British Parliamentarians Welcome in Vancouver on Emigration Debate
Vancouver hosts British Empire representatives arriving for a formal welcome. They discuss emigration from Britain to Canada to ease unemployment, with calls for labor clearing houses to direct surplus workers. Debates note financial stringency in Europe but expect limited impact on ministries and credits.
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Vancouver
Empire
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
Will Crooks
Fruitgrowers Confer ence Perth Annual Confersce
Fragmented report from Perth conference discusses wool storage, duties on wrapping paper, and paper costs for fruit shipments. Leaders mention refrigerator capacity West Australia to Wyndham vs Germany, and urge quicker Department action on duties and packaging trade marks amid unclear details.
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Perth
Reid
Bridgetown
Wis
Wyndham
Germany
Regan
One Toms
Bath
Qieler
Brunewick
Elias
Grastal Railway Pene Coastal Railway Debate Rebuffed
The Coastal Railway League presented its view on the Coastal Railway desirability but was met with government rebuff. Experts reviewing the route were found to oppose the project and the advocacy was paused for more information. The Public Works Department will consult the Agricultural Department regarding Lal Proxton lime deposit prospects.
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Coastal Railway League
Kvy
Fragmentary crowd speech hints at economic strain and gender toll
OCR text fragment shows shouting and betting around a ruinous event with references to costs, butter, and retrenchment. Phrases mention a figure named Woodlu and Bill, hinting at a local crisis. The garbled lines suggest social unrest and financial hardship impacting women more than time.
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Channel Tunnel
Leetwin
Gabo
Kangaroon Laland
Uebath
House OF Lords
Kelly
Warkats
Pauly and
Vegdmbles
BY. George's
Joyanup
K. M. Eastman
Town Hall
Federal
N.8
Victoria
Albury
Wodonga
Eprom
Bove
Hewlis
Bund
Ings
Mr. Baatman
Balkans
Washaway
Orsova
Traders Association
Harvey Citrus Society
Apeeches
Ruitgrowers
Biate Steamer Space
Grastal
Pene
Anu Lake
Preston
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