Drowning Fatality at Narra Tarra Inquest Report
Denis Minchan, underground manager for Fremantle Smelting, testified about the Narra Tarra mine incident on March 9, 1897. Reynolds and Adams died from water inflow as a north drive flooded. jurors blamed lack of prior warning bore holes and improper timing, praising Minchan for his handling of the rescue and investigation.
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Narra Tarra
Denis Minchan
Narra Tarr
Fremantle’ Smelting
Hugh
Reyroite
Jehn Adams
Bok
Sattpray
Sutherland
Fremantle Smelting Company
Quirien
Eaxsteen
Uadernesth
Ain Square
Ty Mnet
Adams
Reynolds
Hickerly
Tex
Aramis
Arama
Adan
Nokia
Aoman
Tyr Way
Dunstan
Sistries
Bracewan
McAakill
Marty
Noem
Reynokis
Adam
Adame
William Thomas Patlitt
Northampton
Hugh John Reyolds
John Reynolds
Minchan
Mr Way
Funeral of the late Mr James Haselden
The funeral for James Haselden proceeded to Uw Church of England cemetery on Saturday. A hearse carried the coffin at 4 o clock, inscribed James Haselden aged 51 died April 7, with a jarrah coffin and black cloth. Pallbearers included J M Drew OLl C BL Stone MELA A Rent Smith H Carson and J Bewijay. Frank Mulls led the procession, about 70 mourners followed by vehicles. Service readings, prayers, and committal prayers were given at the chancel and cemetery by Rev. B Saunders. there were no floral offerings.
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Tugegertond
Church of
J. M. Drew
BL Stone
Mela
A. Rent
Smith
H_ Carson
Frank Mulls
Orother
Arriead
B. Saunders
George Lester
Pain and Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Chamberlain Balm
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves sciatica and acute rheumatism by applying a liniment. It promises pain relief and rest, noting widespread use and availability at chemists and druggists.
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Larely
Eloven
Lock-out in the Timber Trade Sparks Mass Meeting
A large gathering opposite the Utah Hotel voiced sympathy for Beraldion’s Fealdente wives and families of locked out timber workers. Mayor G Armstrong chaired as speakers urged support for the employers’ demand for a living wage, criticizing government concessions that aided wage cuts.
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Utah Hotel
Beraldion
Timber Combine
G. Armstrong
J. M. Brew
Wll.c
TL. Brown
P. Stone
J. M. Drew
Tiny
Lamis
Wer Leanos
Kabor
Combine
Demley
Anil
Th. Brown
Steeil
Brown
Uris
Women and children suffer in timber camp pay row
The meeting denounces the timber combine for unfair wages with a proposed minimum and threatens action. Protests cite women breadwinners and child hardship, recounting a mother walking 14 miles in rain with a dying child. Officials push press and public support for a swift end to the dispute.
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Combine
Elithren
Stone
Ordre
Smith
The
Imber
Tverd
Daylikt Cain
Fie
Ewing
Althoireh
Lovecrove
Geraldton
Settlement Fails To Advance In Eight Hours Day Fight
Peeth Morning reports Mr Ryan general secretary of Sawitilis Employees Unit says settlement is more hopeless than ever and that the union will continue to press for eight hours day. Subscriptions pour in nationwide as the Typographical Union holds firm on a weekly shilling levy pending outcome. Mr Holman and Mr A teparte report successful meetings. widespread militancy persists in affected districts.
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Peeth
Ryan
Sawitilis
Aig
Vic
Holman
A. Teparte
Public protest in Geraldton over beaming neglect and depot chaos
Local residents protest government inaction over inadequate public housing and services. Five men escorted through town, tensions rise as a depot incident prompts calls to resist Fremantle patrols and demand action from authorities and the Victoria Program and Development League. Witnesses urge recall of organizers and scheduled events at Walkaway.
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Dout
Geraldton
Elarvatira
Fremantle
Hom
Moonta
Iil
Uch
Aml Ree
Victoria Prograah and Development League
Robbing Basse Luggage and Railway Employee Plot
London dispatch reports Turin police exposing an organised plot by railway employers to steal passengers' luggage. Many arrests claimed as authorities act. English blacklegs vociferously threaten actions against ships while tensions rise over labor disputes.
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London
Turin
Taty
University Commemoration Marred by Student Disorder
The annual university commemoration at Melnorime, held Sunday in the Town Tai, saw students behave with distressing disorder. Chancellor Sir John Madden intervened, severely reprimanding the miscreants for their conduct.
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Tai
John Madden
Alleged Abortion Case Ties Elizabeth Tener to Charge
Fragmentary OCR reports an alleged abortion link involving Elizabeth Tener and a man named Patulio. The intruding sequence mentions a death after hospital stay, a coroner’s inquiry, and an instrument used for abortion. A bond of 500 pounds is noted amid the outcry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trueliine
Lillae Villa
Knocked by Train in Willinga Havel Tragedy Reported
An incident near Willinga Havel on March 22 left Thomas, a RA year old man, knocked down by a train. He sustained injuries described as fatal. The report notes the accident duration and the immediate medical response.
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Metwmene
Sundar
Willinga Havel
Thomas
Fire in Melbourne Sparks Conflagration Near Wharf
Melbourne Sunday reports describe a blaze at a steamer Easby bound from Newcastle to Melbourne. The vessel sustained damage and was beached. crew rescued as authorities investigate the cause amid rough weather and nearby Canes of the same firm passing by.
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Melbourne
Lehthouse
Gabo Taland
Eashy
Patersin and Co
Sirick
Halle
Canes
Newcastle
Shelly Afterwarts
Beine Cigmatisd
Easby
Panic in a Melbourne theatre fire and panic at Athenaeum
A four meter brick theatre in Little Melbourne street suffered a Saturday evening blaze. Mr Newman, a frame tinkerer, occupied the premises. water pressure limited firefighting, limiting spread. During a performance in Athenaeum Hall a gallery shout of Fire caused a panic as spectators fled to seats. A woman fainted and minor injuries were reported. CYCLONE AT BAIRNSDALE.
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Melbourne
Rm Satuday
Vic
Little
Mol Vinsetroot
Newman
Athenaeum
Collins-stecet
ANA
Bairnsdale
Man Carried Fifty Yards Through Air In Cyclone
A severe cyclone caused damage near the river, estimated at about £1000, with erratic movement crossing and recrossing the river. A man was carried like a balloon about fifty yards through the air, finally falling and being saved.
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Sadar
Nod
Jones Bay
Heatstorm rescue ends with several saved at sea
A fierce storm swept a boat's occupants away leaving only Merriman and his son clinging to the keel. They pulled Kendall and four others aboard the boat as Bassman vanished beneath the waves. Survivors were later spotted by Captain Cook and brought to shore after a tense search.
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Merriman
Kendall
Likewine
Jack
Bassman
Ani
Cook
Chelaneivbawor
A. C. Autumn Meet Concludes With End Winning Plate
Pleasant weather marked the concluding day of the A C Autumn Meet. Dividend won the A C Plate at three to one, delivering for backers as Maltine and Nursery entrants fared in other races. Notable results included Roosevelt Tat, Oakton, and Rettine in various handicaps, with Maltine among the Nursery entrants and Final Handicap featuring Wandin and Hy Bortiage in a 14 mile event.
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AJC
A.C
Womay Futana
Marjoriese
Roosevelt
Oakton
Rettine
Wit Son
Soni E. Barker
Farrand
Benton
Mousteke
Pasrand
Hell
Halligan
Walter
Parrard
Hall
Mousaka
Ren
Sib
Lupins
Gvarhini
Cauby
Nies
Ai Broewsel
Ge Itty
EAU Oh
Casapbol
Mt Beith
Lehane
Canning Park Turf Club Race Results At Katoomba
Canning Park TC meeting at Katoomba produced a lively card with Ocean King tumbling and rider Sonex remounting to finish. Winners included Sungnot, WB Flight, Mayflower, and Tremendus with extensive placings in the Dongarra and Park Stakes. Ocean King was badly hurt, later hospitalised in Perth.
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Perth
Canning Park TC
Falr Crowl
Ocean King
Sonex
Sungnot
Flight
Mayflower
Fanny
Reliance
Rainm
Tadelible
Evolution
Denison
Levuka
Vanity
Groomsman
Sailor Boy
Glimpse
Corsica
Radian
Wiki Rose
Nodafa
Dore Net
Sai
Jones
Ocean Kine
Canting Park
Porth
New Zealand Shooting Tragedy Shocks Wellington
A man named James Smithers attacked a woman named Jackson in Christchurch, slashing her throat and then harming himself. The victim survived, with police investigating a possible jealousy motive and noting the suspect’s injuries.
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Wellington
Christelnrch
James Smithers
Jackson
Varischetti Returns to Bonnievale After Illness
Local Perth notes indicate Varischetti came back to Bonnievale on Sunday evening. The team appeared unwell, but Ne showed improvement since Friday. A committee plans a short rest at Mr. Ryhisebene’s comfortable residence to aid recovery from the severe illness affecting Perth.
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Perth
Varischetti
Bonnievale
Ryhisebnes
Kalgoorlie Am Refusal Of Ward Of Chamber Of Mines
Kalgoorlie miners vote to refuse renewal of the Chamber of Mines agreement that expired. They decide not to accept the offer and prepare to ballot whether to cite a case for the Arbitration Court for increased wages, with action set through June 30, 1908.
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Perth
Vinion of
Perth Morning Band Contest Verdict and Baby Murder Trial
The Perth courtroom opened with Alice Mitchell charged with murdering baby Ethel Heath and facing a defence by Mr Borrsford. The morning’s band competition results listed selections by Boulder Boys, Marek Music, Dawn, and Geraldton, with unclear military points and several misread scores.
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Perth
Nay Pawn
Boulder Boys
Geraldton
Marek Music
Nay Dawn
Boulter Boys
Geraldion
Juntine McMillan
Alice Mitchell
Ethel Heath
Borrsford
Boating Tragedy Near Coogee Claims Two Life
A shipboard excursion from Sydney Harbour ends in tragedy near Coogee when a thunderstorm and gale strike the party of nine. Two publicans named Jackson and Bassman perish as the others struggle with the squall and rough seas. Survivors are rescued or search efforts continue.
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Siiney
Luna
Cooges
Jackson
Bassman
Beime Irownes
Sydney Meads
Coogee
Sirvek
Tee Geraldton Exxpress publication notice
Public notice for a newspaper edition stating the Tee Geraldton Express is published every morning on Wednesday and Friday. Advertisements are free to any address within the state for a fixed period upon receipt of payment.
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Tee Geraldton
Uwal
Cricket match fuels late round fixtures and results
Sunday cricket between Geraldton and Wootacarra ends round three with Wootacarra fielding next game. Geraldton's Parker and Beaton top scoring. Stokes and Kenton notable. Final tally 122 for 8 as Geraldton bowls and fielding limit opposition. future fixtures extend to May end with standings in flux.
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Samueday
Deh
J.C. Kidd
Batnrlay
Geraldton
Parker
Beaton
Tattner
Toa
Kentoy
Kile Fallowing
Stokes
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Wineberg
Marine Terrace
Gferaldton
Jewellery
Napa
J.T. Revie
Kelmnoath
Wit
James Haselden
the Doctor
Mnows
Houston
Tiley
Warten
Noers
Arma AN Pockers
Victoria
Slizabeth Nowwney
Ted
TRIAT
STE
Aro Islast
Melbouine
Mystertots
Snoots
Sydney
Ira Cortimal
Wollangong
Marriet
Barclay
Kennedy
Orborne
Boresford
Darclay West
Osborne
Kennesty
Wolloncame Hospital
Te Jes
Elizabeth Barelay
Sir Foote Dias
Sir Fonte
Senor Rhow
Rampion Pring
Golman
Pi Hod
Geraldton Printing Co
N.B
Geraldton Express Co., Ltd
Durlacher
End
Maltine the Nursery
Canning Park Turf Club
Katoomba
Maddington
Florodors
Limelle
Cecil
Dessel
Canning Hynbicap
Katoomba St. Matinser
New Zealand
Tien
Varischette
Kalgoorlie AM
Chamber OF Mines
Mitchtelt
New South Wales
Dongarea RC
Ortlowire
Mongarra
Galloway
Sore
F Fur
Wikl Rowe
Doreen
Bonnington
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