Noted death by own action in Geraldton court visit
The article reports Annis Raj Singh who frequented Geraldton police court and died by rat poison during a hot weather encounter. It notes two of his inmates were forced to work 75 hours weekly and mentions various other local incidents and figures including legal actions, illnesses, and a range of unrelated events in the area.
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Annis Raj Singh
Geraldton
Willvet Martin
Calcairn
Farwur
Thursdap
Amjoy
Methcurus Publican
Eloruban
Vic
Saraurl
Georg Carpanter
Verloup
Thomas Ker
Tinemuth
England beat N.8.W. by 374 in Sydney cricket clash
Last night England defeated New South Wales by 74 runs in Sydney. England posted 374 runs with strong batting from Hopking and Wickat. In reply NSW were all out with several wickets falling to Minnott and Bowden as England dominated.
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Sydney
Gina
Hardelny
Wil
Toni
Harry
Phi
England
Wilks
Joe
Australia
Wellington Mills
Eli
Ferguson Way
Bomb Outrage in Spain Claims One Life
A bomb explosion in Spain killed a woman and wounded several others as confusion subsided. The perpetrators remained unknown with no clear suspects or group claimed responsibility.
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Spain
London
Ealemuaty
Baresluny
Zakka Khel Afridix Engage Forces in Bazar Valley Action
London reports February 17 that the Zakka Khel Afridix, opposed by an Anglo Indian force, are armed with Martini rifles but short of ammunition. General Willcocks commands 2000 British and 462 native troops with Col. Tosa Keppel leading a column from Landi Kotal into Buyaay Valley. British have secured strong positions after a clash with Zidkka Khets. Sikhs repelled an attack while artillery dispersed a 300-strong rushing force between fortified lines.
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Willcocks
Sphoen Uif
Bazar Valley
Willerwkex
Tosa Keppel
Landi Kotal
Wilhcocks
Buyaay
Visit to Perth Sets Stage for Banbury Battle
The selected team heads to Perth for a season opener against Banbury in the Murray and Wellington districts inns tollons. Players include Shaw, Gal Banbury. McLarty atteroy. Rose, A. Smith. Heppinetone, Chanpten, Gardiner, Slattery, Finher and Muldoon Mullinge. They play the first match on Monday week and return to Hoobury the following Monday.
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Banbury
Murray
Wellington
Inns Tollons
Laxchtly
Praio
Hands
Battid
Nuavw
Esveslingen
Shaw
Gal
McLarty
Atteroy
Id Rose
A. Smith
C- Heppinetone
J. Chanpten
H. Gardiner
Slattery
Finher
Muldoon
Mullinge
Serima Det
Hoobury
W L Owen Named Warden for Collie and Greenbushes
Mr W L Owen of Bunbury and district is appointed Warden at Collie and Greenbushes and resident magistrate of Collis, a raise in salary and broader duties. J E Geary becomes chief assistant to the Commissioner of Vacation, with details noted. The article also mentions a motor trip by the Premier and Colonial Secretary, a stray ewe capture during the journey, and a protest over fare arrangements to Albany.
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Bunbury End
Collie
Groculushes
Collis
Amereayo
Owen
Guldields
Babury
Greenbushea
Owen Wierill
Banbury
Bunbury Purtig
Conree
J.E. Geary
Collis Ad Creoatustun
Ban Thole
Geary
Brackwood
Bridgetown
Wo Bunbury
Promine
Howes
Liberty Snemn
Suffragettes Parade in New York Draw Derisive Cheers
British suffragettes marching through New York on Monday faced derisive jeers from onlookers as crowds watched in the crowded streets. The protest highlights tensions over women's voting rights during that period.
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London
New York
British Appeal Court Rules Lips Included in Wages Estimate
London February 14 ruling by the British Appeal Court holds that lip compensation must be counted in the calculation of average weekly wages for workmen's pay. The decision impacts how weekly earnings are assessed for compensation cases.
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London
Workwren
Lips
Times Negotiations Stumble Over Bell Opposition
The Times talks stall as O F Moberly Bell blocks a Pearson plan to control The Times Standard St James Gazette and the Express. Pearson withdraws from the deal amid ongoing negotiations. A proposed £450000 company would own the papers with Pearson as manager at £10010 yearly. an American syndicate reportedly outbid Pearson.
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Daily Graphic
Moberly Bell
Hiwper Jankson
Times Board Club
Pearson
Portugal London Letter Urges King to Flee
February 19 dispatch reports Quinn Anélia Las receiving letters advising that the king must leave the country to preserve his life, outlining exile as the sole safety measure.
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London
Quinn Anélia Las
Surrender of Port Arthur Report Signals End of Siege
The Port Arthur surrender is discussed with General Stowe accepting full responsibility for the capitulation. The paper notes the fortress could have held only briefly longer, risking about 20,000 lives, if orders were not followed.
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Port Arthur
Stowe
England and Germany Naval Programme Rumored Pact
London despatch reports the Berliner Tagsblatt claim that Britain and Germany may reach a naval arms limited agreement. If no compromise, Britain plans to start five Dreadnoughts in 1909.
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London
Berliner Tagsblatt
Great Britain
Britain
Keir Hardin Advocates Wage Policy in Africa
London dispatch reports Keir Harilie addressing private vicetims in dahinnosburg urging visual wages for whites and natives amid tensions. New York papers accuse the Japanese steamer Kosta Mara of shadowing the U.S. fleet near Chili, noting wireless telegraphy equipment on board.
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London
Keir Hardin
Dahinnosburg
New York
Kosta Mara
Chili
Turkiye Persian dispute likely to hinge on Caucasus actions
London reports Rinvin pushes for quick settlement of the Turks Persian problem and demands Turkish troop withdrawal from Persian soil. The stance follows extensive military operations across the Caucasus frontline involving Russia Persia and Turkish forces.
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Rinvin
Caucasus
Herbert Gladstone to be Commonwealth Governor General
London February 19 report in Express says Home Secretary Herbert Gladstone will occupy a pewrany and succeed Lord Northcote as Governor General of the Commonwealth.
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London
Express
House of Commons
Herbert Gladstone
Lord Northcnte
Theatre and Barnt Fire Destroys Stage and Scenery
A theatre and related barnt property and scenery were destroyed by fire. The incident included the theatre known as The Theatre Taya and the Windsor area buildings, with total losses reported but no details on casualties or cause.
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London
Naval Supremacy Emphasized at North of England Steamship Dinner
Lord Tweedmouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, told Newcastle's North of England Steamshipowners Association that party lines have faded in the Navy. He urged steady progress, economy, and readiness for emergencies, noting the heavy national expenditure and Britain’s capacity to build faster than rivals. He praised naval volunteers and trained artisans for value to the service.
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North of England Steamship Ownore Association
Newcastl
Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Tie
Britain
Quval
Electrical Marvel from Lyons Claims Wireless Power
Engineer Guerin in Lyons promotes Herzian waves and a wireless energy transfer venture. He gathers wealthy manufacturers from Lyons and Marseilles to join a Comegan with about £600,000 to back two laboratories five miles apart. The experiments aim to transmit electrical energy without wires.
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Lyons
Guerein
Lyona
Marseilles T
Comegan
M. Guercin
Mysterious Electric Discovery Spurs Ulterior Tests
After a test success the Paris experts examined the setup at a transmitting station. They found wires hidden in a table leg that ran to the garden and into M Guesrin study, linking to a switch. Capitalists seek recovery as police probable. The inventor claimed remote electrocution and ship destruction capabilities.
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Paris
M. Guesrin
Thros
Miley
Military Fancy Dress Gala Draws 60 Volunteers
A military fancy dress gala organized by Tuebury volunteers showcased 60 members under Captain Paisley. The program featured a state cadet contingent, city band, and varied events to raise funds for volunteers in upcoming military campaigns. Notable prizes included The Daughter of the Regiment for best fancy dress and several dancing segments amid the lively evening.
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Hneatele
Trent
Eastman
Hin
N. J. Modée
Pendle Hary
Aity
Anthae Ork
Bunbury
Brooklampton
Harvay
Mrunwell
N. Hu
Manslaughter Case at Ravensthorpe Ends Acquittal
In Ravensthorpe last night W Kahlmann was tried for manslaughter in the Saymour O Neil case. Evidence said Kahlmann, a hotel negotiant, argued with the barmaid as O Neil died after a fall at the doorway. Medical evidence cited brain compression from the fall. Kahlmann was acquitted.
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Frei
W. Kahlmann
Saymour O'Neil
Kavensthorpe
Kahlmaan
O'Neil
Accasud
Reramiah
Avidanes
Kahlmann
New stump jump plow touted as solution to early ploughing
Katanning trial of Mankigg's Sunshine stampgump dies plunged into hard ground with ammenias atamaps. The three furrow plough drawn by four hornor oxen reportedly proved the inventor's claims as effective for early ploughing before rain, with a landmark trial by local representatives.
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Perth
Mankigg
Katanning Toomy
Ammenias
Hornor
Bofary U
Tiemers
The Ewe Stud Affair at Perth Court Draws to Close
In Perth last night the case A H Homing versus B Mackay over a stud ewe dispute at the Inez show in Claremont was paused after evidence. The defendant delivered the Evang Winiinws pedigree ewe to the plaintiff, then agreed to return the Dreamland ewe. Both sides admit a mistake and the plaintiff withdrew all claims. no costs awarded.
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A. H. Homing
Mackay
Banbury and Busselton Bowl result crowns Banbury victors
Banbury defeated Busselton on a Busselton oval yesterday afternoon to retain the South West Pennant Thingworth Cup as current holders. Thomas McVowill of Wanily attended the Medical Hall for supplies as part of a local notice.
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Bussotun
Banbury Uib
Thomas McVowill
Spancerstras
South Pribary
Yale
Application for an Eating Lodging or Boarding House License
Formal notice to the Wellington district authorities by Harold Drawnall Oryx of Banbury requesting a license to operate as a boarding house and hotel keeper at Toronto Coffee Palace Banbury, dated February 1908 with details of intention and location.
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Peaos
Wellington
Western Australia
Harold Drwwall Oryx
Banbury
Vivininatress
Uaubary
Torprwalises
Toronto Coffee Palace
Gisen
Local readers weigh council debate and press freedom
South Bunbury letters recount tension over publishing statements by Councillor Fours. Readers discuss press responsibility, public interest, and personal risk, noting the influence of critics and the need for cautious reporting amid community calls for transparency. The column mentions Newton and local figures while railing at distractions from the water survey critique.
Roads Boards Revision Court Report Confused Local Notes
The voters list for the wasting year was carefully copied with entries struck and added. Official Kipathrick reported progress on a Bunbury rail issue and a damaged buck trace described. two audits were planned and an account paid to Wandt and Williams.
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Thord
Mosara
Borrest
Obisirman
Rise
Wittlole
Ile
Teo Ames
Boo Wong
Kipathrick
Boyanup
Bunbury
Buck
Wandt and Williams
Central sews AGERGY offer eye wear services
Readable parts warn that ill fitting glasses harm sight and urge eye tests. A. C. Cook, watchmaker, Stephan-abroat, Buubory, advertises special lines of intershungeshla Jens on frames and urges customers to test glasses to protect their eyes.
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A. C. Cook
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Stephan-abroat
Buubory
Preston Council Debates Roadworks and Appointments
Proceedings detail votes on building material storage for WA Bank, a circlet of railway site openings, and repairs. Officials consider curb, drainage and culvert works, with tender acceptances and authorization for staff trials. Several petitions and inquiries are deferred pending department opinions and cost particulars.
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E. Miombe
Mnain Sheyert
Worthington
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Ntawert
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Nisoren
Tewna
Meir M Bessman
A. Moyer
Thomson's Hook
W.alger
Hy Bureost
Vinconnt
Tatlers’ Association of Donnybroatr
Sig A
Wood
Ward
Mel
Ewing
Mla
Donnybrook-Preston
Rushrign
Eyeing
Pyamier
Walcomsthim
Prishlopt
Railway League
W. Hurst
Culvart
Sama
J.thomson
W. J Boolestone
Marahuth
Brunswick Board Debates Drain Works and Road Gates
The Beumewick toads Board held a Saturday meeting at the Agricultural Hall. Discussions covered drainage improvements and proposed road gates on private property, with Mr Clifton and Mr Reading in dispute over ministerial authority and funding from Works Department grants.
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Thorn
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T Hayward
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JE M Clitton
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R Driver
W Macriott
M H Kelly
Clarks
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Sutton
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Lobar
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Meading
Marriott
Burton
Clifton Statnd
Isid Hotors
A.B
Cliftom
Ben Piggott
Treasury Notifiad
Porth- Bunbury
Korijeleup
Upper Brunswick Road
Coaat Road
Conavelion
Piggott
A. Fy Olittom
Driver
John Susithy
John Gatith
Bunbury Police Court Miss Walker and Others Hearings
Lily Walker faced charges after a dispute over views and drink. she admitted to a breach but claimed a visitor’s influence and excess. J. D. Rodgers appeared on drunkenness charges. he was ordered to stay in Bunbury Gaol for a week. A new industry proposal, secretarial appointment chatter, and a judge’s sentencing of a local offender were noted in the same meeting.
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Fea Marales
Tae Bean
Sydney
Herbert McLews
Malbourna Instwick
Lily Walker
Soren
J. d. Rodgers
Lees
Eppaarnea
Bunbury
Contested Appointment Sparks Brunswick Drainage Board Debate
The Brunswick Drainage Board faced internal strife over appointing Mr Merry as engineer. Members questioned Mr Driver’s influence and the process, while a motion to advertise for the role was approved. A new salary package for the secretary and engineer was proposed, with the current team agreeing to stay on briefly.
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Nesthar
Sutton
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Drivar
Driver
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Lowslive
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Morry
Sr Monry
Cliffom
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Mveet
Wilar
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Murry
Fayward
Lewad
Brunawick Hoan
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Anti-Hypocrite Attack Sparks Brunswick Roads Board Letter
A Brunswick Roads Board page prints a letter denouncing an unnamed critic for defending a ratepayer against toll claims. The writer demands an apology from Mr Driver, arguing that a gentleman accepts responsibility for actions in debate and that ratepayers deserve accountability. Dated MARVIEY 18/208.
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Tentinwick
Yahoos
Deivar
Imahood
Driver
Tim
Youra
Eta
Marviey
Mill Fire Ravages Building in District News
A Sunday fire at a local mill began near the engines and destroyed a quantity of building material. The fire occurred early Sunday, with officials noting possible extensive damage unless containment improved by Monday.
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Feta Ax Naual
Fitton Minsie Mort
Capel Charity Hall Event Aids Ill Mr C B Recovery
A charity event held at the Agricultural Hall in Capel raised over £12 for Mr C B who underwent a severe operation. The program featured Kenny and Mowers Kenny with music and a raffle, drawing a well attended crowd. Plans for rebuilding were discussed at the public meeting.
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