Harbor Tragedy Sparks Mystery Identification
A man found dead in the harbor was recovered by police and taken to the morgue. He is described as 34 to 35 years old, about five seven, fair hair and mustache, with a fractured skull, possibly a jetty fall or drowning about ten days earlier. Local officials debate his identity with Collie residents expected in Bunbury to view the body.
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Sant
Tle
Sven
Mio
Collie
St Collie
Bunbury
Federal Politics Pulse in State District Post Vacancy
The death of Charlie Prager triggers a state party scramble for the Labor nomination. Contenders include Kruder and Dodd, with major figures like Gorniell and McLeod weighing bids. A potential interim appointee and a pre election contest loom as the party lines up for the vacancy.
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Feder Howe
Charlie Prager
Tigi
Utey
Simos
Kruder
Tix
Dabes
Willy Hilly
Dodd
Gorniell
Geoven McLeod
Harry Glance
Timy
Bunbury Rutter Payment Promises Chance for Mare
A note states that every shilling spent on Bunbury Rutter funds a chance to regaining a mare. The detail suggests a fundraiser or purchase effort supporting the animal.
Fourteen year old boy injured by fence splinter
A Capel school accident left a 14 year old boy with an eye pierced by a fence splinter. He was taken to Bunbury then Perth for specialist treatment. Doctors fear loss of one eye and possible damage to the other as experts assess the injuries.
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Capel
Tueeday
Bunbury
Perth
Dilley
Murder Charge After Manager Shot by Employee
Mr A Smith of Mettore Ltd was shot by a worker. Stannard died yesterday morning after Tuesday injury. Stannard will be charged with wilful murder.
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A Smith
Mettore Ltd
Stannard
Busselton Show Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather
The Busselton Show attracted a large attendance with Governor and Premier presiding. Despite early poor weather, crowds grew as exhibits ranged from potatoes to cattle, with judges and officials acknowledging strong farming displays and proposed rail links for the region.
William and Ada Leach marriage noted in Busselton
Local notes recount the marriage of William to Ada Leach and describe him as a quiet, decent man. The piece also mentions a large black snake found by driver W Thurkle and a cricket match in Hassleton where United Bathways lost to Yallingup despite initial expectations. Weather remarks say the recent days were cool.
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William
Ada Leach
Billy
Waroons
Karridale
W. Thurkle
Hasselton Ap
Australians Life Work Promotes Overseas Relief Film
A British program presents a panorama of the overseas dominions with titles such as Lenton by Day and Night. Charles McMahon plans a vast compilation from Windsor to Petticnat, featuring London life and war relief scenes. Half-price for children, indicated as part of the program.
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King Orden
Lenton
C." McMahon
Charles McMahon
Wip
Knnpe
Windsor
Petticnat Tne
Lonnon Tire
Tom London
Tbe
Mayor Opens Bowls Season in Front of Big Crowd
The mayor declared the bowling season open in a ceremony attended by President Mr. Baldock and club members. Sixty players compared to 28 last year as the new green nears completion and the pavilion nears finish. Mrs Moory won a ladies game, gloves awarded to the winner.
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Baldock
Mayer
Alve
Hix
Baldouk
Mins Moory
Professor David Saga and Mawson Rescue Ex Pedition
Dr Mawson relies on the filme to aid the rescue expedition. Lyric Theatre advertisement notes a Friday Next event on December 8.
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David Saga
Mawson
Lyric Theatre
Frightful indictment of a food shop exposed in Bunbury
An early 20th century health board report details filthy kitchen conditions on November 20, 1913. Indictment cites a fish frying setup on an old shelf, sleeping quarters adjoining the kitchen, and poor food handling. It warns typhoid risks and urges central health board intervention.
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Bunbury
Central Board of Health
Novasber
Farmers and Settlers' Association Holds Meeting at Nulimup Mall
The Hombly roosting of the Bad Jusip Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association met at Nulimup Mall on Saturday evening with Mr. Hunter presiding. New members L Allnutt J Warner H Carlson and others were approved. Proposals included stock delivery talks with Fremantle stock agents and a New Year’s Day picnic at Balingap Hall under FSA auspices.
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Bad Jusip
Farmers and Settlers ‘Association
Nulimup Mall
Mr. Hunter
L. Allnutt
J. Warner
H. Carlson
Mea
Carlson
W. D. Leon
H. Guthrie
J. and
F. Suttom
Onkahite
Ay Wright
H. Jonen
Fremantle
Balingap
Jonah
Balingo
FSA
Mosira
Sweet
McGregor
Drawrink
Lukin
Vital statistics for Bun Daar November births and marriages
Vital statistics for Bun Daar show births eight boys and five girls total thirteen, constituting 3 percent. Marriages record fourteen couples with no further gender breakdown provided.
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Bundaar
Fragmentary Lodge Names and Items from 19th Century List
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous lodge names, individuals, and items such as Shoat of Ry, Abbey Sheat, and various early nineteenth century surnames. The text reads like a compilation of lodge members, goods, and place references with unclear context and mixed spellings.
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Lodge
Reilly
Rye
Abbey
Tucker
Howe Shear
Maine
Fenner
Longham
Carter Wad
Sipaiea Millen
J. Hotchins
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Wai'ke
HOS
Winist Wout
Phe Prizi
MR. Smith
Busselton
Prewer
M. F. Wilson
Busselon
Premer Wilton
Ovubbs
J. Forrest
Hia
Seaddau
Wald le Wats
Elling
Iusselton
Margaret River
Margaret
Bendit
Aheep
J.B
Melaury
Onaughts
J.B. Maydwick
Pinduce
MW. Putters
Ieee Deat
Daa H
Henest
Yu Eprenitente
Mesty R. Gale
YA Thurkle
Hf BW
Muwiin
MW Mill
Barnart
Gues
MY Reilly
W. Borst
Conniy
Bok
Finlay Amd
J. Boywesawrtagy
R._ Bove
Alfiey
Bok Higgins
Cy B. Roberts
He H. Roberts
Chu
Iva Valing
Feoeltiman
Roberts
Fowlster
Cas, Kinnery, Ci. Robes
Robert Cult
A. S Brockman
Reynolds
Ladlan
W. G. Foveen
F. Roberts
E. Reynold
J. Re Soir
H.C. Bowes
W. Vincent
Row
A. Bt Roberta
J. L. Row
Duckes
F. A. Robuirt
Tuker
Tooker
Reynolds Brog
F. A. Roberts
Prince—Solety
H. S. Mrocema
C. E. Reynolds
Stotion —Houses IN Action
Madidon Muster
Sunsex
J. JS Biguy Horas
Houracre
Wada
Ga “Say
Mo J. E. Higgins
D. Crute
Verks Grut
Brockman
Montares
Geo
Higgins
Hyland
P Hyland
Trotter
Syle
Seltion C.—Oatile
Daisy Castle
Dewey
G. Dunkley
N. Locke
Jereey Cowlis
Ayrshirne
M. Locks
J. W. Coopus
Hennett
Jo E. Higgine
Hoh
Roberts Pell
H. Robertta
Biot Cale
J. Ky Higgins
Drew Shuvhowy
Helterss
H. Roberts
Monte Oe Vale
JB. Higgins
Landely
Ligue Hans
Lagan
Dacinpstey Ata
Ealles
Topas Hoyt
Dow
Hans Hog Lay Rau Lonovig
Aia Ues
Howe
Hanya Mey
Daly Hood
Soycester Kwes
Eigy
Bouewers
Wass
G. Lankley
Sk Dlus
PARM
Tartin House
Coty Wariouiogy
A. Carter Houites
Vermont
Rose Hatters
Manhattan
Benner
G. He Feiner
Lucker
A. Carter
Carter Wivelbegs
Pyen
W. Jurnuid
B. Sultan
Bow
Shirl Hulalbe
Benet
Die Wanageanene
da Lyne
Ube
Peace UK
Thy
Dluwaop
Jeganlianing Wireless
EU Galil
Dhe
Australius Aitapotie Kapedi
Munley
Cepert
Jayne Gomkelies
South Po
Pubue Jr
David
Pratines
Queen's Hall
Beith
Emme Gardens
Health
Farmers’ & Settlers’ Association
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