Labor Party Platform and Empire Defence Debate
The piece surveys Labor government policy shifts including plans for a Commonwealth mail line, naval expansion, protective tariffs, and federal regulation of trusts. It notes proposals to nationalize certain industries, potential shipping reforms, and a push for universal military training with emphasis on defense of Australia and shipping independence amid empire concerns.
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Answedia
Sulin
Penwent
Labor
Onis
Australia
Ibatjit
Murchinon
Gregory
Musee in Montenegrin ultimatum over Skutari troops
London reports that the Musee ers sent an ultimatum to King Nicholas of Montenegro demanding the immediate withdrawal of troops from Skutari. If not obeyed, the troops would be compelled to enforce it. Constantinople notes Balkan agitators suspended except in Bulgaria.
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London
Reuters Agunes
Museeers
Nicholas of
Montemegri
Rom Skutari
Constantinople
Thur
Bulgaria
Port Adelaide Regul ations Delay Kwinana Carriage
In Port Adelaide the steamship Kwinana faces regulatory clashes over animal transport. About 1000 sheep were placed on the bridge deck before departure, with carpenters hired to build pens as Western Australia imposes strict wildlife carriage rules. The voyage to Fremantle is slightly delayed with a cargo including sheep horses cattle and other livestock.
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Adelaine
Western Australia
Djavid Pasha Army in Epirus Endures Epidemics and Starvation
Telegraphed dispatch from Vienna dated April 22 reports Djavid Pasha's Turkish forces encamped at Valona in Epirus suffer severe epidemics and starvation. Medical stores are absent and soldiers lie exhausted with some driven to madness by hunger.
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Vienna
Djavid Pasha
Dhmh
Northampton Branch Formed By Ancient Order Meeting
A well attended Northampton gathering of the Ancient Order of Pit friends formed a branch at the Commercial Hotel. Officers elected included AL Urew president and J Hindge secretary. A football association for Northampton district was discussed and a meeting set for the 24th to draw up rules. A boxing bout between Arthur Brown and Jack Bailey drew a big crowd, with Brown winning. Weather noted as unsettled with rain feared.
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Northampton
Pit
Northampton Brant Lodge
de Tindge
Chapman
Ft. Bolt
Cornell
Matute Geraldtod
Northamptin
Fortuny
D. Molin
Perry Wear
Tor
MDL
Patrom
Do Floyd
W.oflover
Woodcouk
Magatee
Woone
A. Malathy
C. H. Counsel
H. Snowwdon
J. Smith
M Stewart
H. Drage
W. Benge
J. A. Drage
E. A. Drage
M. Coady
JF. Hindge
J.gray
W. McDonald
E. Brash
J. Gray
Wruca
Wellsinker
W. McCunstell
Dax
Drantoff
Clus
Imat
Gleny
Works Department
Yuba
Messrs Rowan and Pascot
Repah
Quihay
George Brand
Church of
Mugla
Mall
Arthur Brown
Jack Bailey
Bothesmont
Deny McLean
Brow
Bailey
King’s Mall
Arthur Town
Army Bill debate flags invasion fears and Territorial Army doubt
In London April 23 the House of Lords discussed the Army Bill. Viscount Middleton warned invasion danger rose since 1907 Territorial Army plan. Lord Haldane said the Imperial Defence Committee studies the scheme as Britain an island power and Volunteering would sustain the army and navy. He cautioned against both the “blue-water” and “guilty funk” schools of thought.
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London
House of Lords
Viscount Middleton
Lord Haldane
Committee of Imperial Defence
Britain
Volun
Tars
Bile Water School
Giue Funk School
4A Galty
NSW Strike Prompts Prosecution of Railway Workers
Sydney April 92 The Minister for Labor said there was no doubt about a summons issued under the State Industrial Law against the men who struck at the Darting Harbor railway works. Sixty plus have been served. Prosecutions will follow for the Broken Tul, Sydney Ferry, and the colliery strikes.
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Sydney
Labor
Tony
Darting Harbor
Broken Tul
Sydney Furry
Uniform Australian railway gauge debate at Melbourne conference
Melbourne April 2 report says chief engineers from state railways and Commonwealth Railways discussed standardizing gauges. Recommendation favors the New South Wales 4 ft 8 1 2 in gauge and converting of narrower gauges, with a projected cost of £37,151,609. An alternative proposes a through line Fremantle to Brisbane at £12,412,000 to complete national standardization.
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Melbourne
Deen
Common Wealth Railways
Ft. Abin
New South Wales
Fornth
Fremantle
Brisbane
Executions of Three Motor Brigands in Paris
The rapid Paris execution of the motor brigands Sandy Callomin and Monier unfolded with stark contrasts. Sandy hailed Au revoir as he left the cell while Callomin trembled and stared at the crowd, calling the death beautiful, and Monier whispered a final quip before the three executions concluded in four and a half minutes.
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Paris
Sandy
Calterin
Monier
Ths
Callomin
Spectay Kors
Monker
Gondrye
California Legislature Compromise On Aliens Bill
In Sacramento in April 82 a definite agreement was reached to cover aliens and the law against Japanese only with exemptions for other foreigners. The governor is ready to sign if the bill passes in this form despite Japan's protest to President Wilson.
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Sacramento
Japan
Wilson
Western Australian loan quoted on change at tin per £100
The Western Australian loan recently footed was yesterday quoted on change at tin per £100 discount.
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London
The Terrible Six in Australian Immigrant Scene
Sydney reports a case before the Empity Trade Commission where immigrants were brought to Australia without work. Mr Murray of the Employers' Industrial Labor office cites domestic servants as often immoral, noting a ship's passengers christened on board as the Terrible Six for their bad conduct. He also complains of inadequate placement machinery and detective work.
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Sydney
Empity Trade Commission
Murray
Employers’ Industrial Labor Office
Australia
Antarctic Expedition Account Due in October
London reports that the full Armines of the late Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition will be published in October, providing a complete account of the South Pole journey and the expedition’s return.
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London
Jiy
Scott
South Pole
Boulder Rooss Rain Delays Postponed Kalgoorlim Races
April 23 weather causes weary winds and falling rain delaying Boulder Rooss events. Race card postponed to Saturday as officials expected to reschedule prominent matches in Kalgoorlim area.
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Boulder
Kalgoorlim
Billings to Industrial School for Looting Spree
George Billings formerly of the Swan Boys Orphanage and now linked to Mr. Maley faces 23 charges in the Lith Street Police Court for stealing jewelery and £15 in cash. A troubled youth with a taste for crime, he admitted a seven year pattern of thefts, and told of writing to a Sydney astrologer claiming to be an orphaned boy. The court committed him to an industrial school until he turns eighteen. The report also covers Labor events at Dampier, questions to MP Mahon, and a note about a Commonwealth Savings Bank branch opening in Latay.
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George Hillings
Swan Boys
Charles ‘Maley
Ipolice Court
Tofors
St. K Hebiton
Macpherson
Cromnae
Charles Goodland
Walker Willings
MS Father
Bewles
Dan Kelly
Oita
Lwelke
Eine
Sydney
George Billings
Devereaur
Billings
Mahon
Dampier
House of Representatives
Vth
Phillip ‘Lyveh
TsiNe
Mc Mahon
Bite
Was
Parmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Myhow
Vic
Breause
Wwe
Maton
He Fand & Association
Sehen
Abe
Hines
Lynch
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Thundelarra Show Attracts Large Attendance In April Bazaar
YALGOO April market report notes strong patronage at the bazaar on the 13th and 16th, with the Durnewatilns Stall winning the Voting and Medora Hope Martin in attendance. Highlights include Thundelarra Plaza victory, Thundlarra station owners Benton and Sons, and farewells and refreshments at the publican booth.
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CIA
Lylwod
Medora
Hope
Martin
Meson Clark
Cartaminda
Seal
Mie Warves Renton
Fwulien
Thundelarra
W. T. Smith
Prilay
Wise
Crisshoaper
Tylond
Murer Ant
Tomany —Richings
Payne's
Lie Gehore Hs
Yaizoo
Thundelarry
Jwel
Valeon Hotel
Moy
Newtor Hy Alue
Fly's Hotel
Tae
Wil Hax
Wal Gon
M. King Me
Turf Racing Meeting Promises Large Attendance Despite Withdrawals
The local Turf Club aims for strong turnout at next Saturday's meeting with only a few withdrawals including Shot from Flying laundicap and Meterwood. Weather forecast favors good attendance as racing events list multiple stakes with names such as Lady Ruth, Fungusitig WA, Alladin, Park AM, and King Parremt among entries.
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le Tarsumate
Flying Laundicap
Meterwood
Iriah Jolgny
Tye Turton
Meteorlarra
Ruth Rich
Negotinte A
Tragic Car Crash Over Bridge Kills All But Infant
In Berne on April 22 De Dobos driving a car carrying his wife, an infant, and a friend lost control crossing the Pleirier bridge. The vehicle plunged 25 feet into the river. all aboard perished except the infant, who survived.
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Berne
de. Dobos
Pleirier
Littery Gent Exchange Sparks Meeting Banter
An exchange at a Bath West meeting featured a cryptic insult about a door owner. The secretary read the note in dead silence while a member quipped that Sue might have written it better. The remark drew light laughter as the room digested the taunt and its unclear origin.
Mixed Bathers Offer Health Through Wave Action
Fragmentary text praises bathing and wave action on nerves with a warm drink after bathing. Mentions milk and coffee as additions, but the page is garbled and lacks clear details or dates.
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NESTI
Australian meat in Germany inquiry and praise recorded
A report from Berlin notes veterinary inspector Mr Mherey representing the Commonwealth attends Burgomastran banquet and records approval of Australian meat imports. The inspection of recent mutton shipments is seen as satisfactory, with German authorities and merchants praising quality and compliance with home sanitary authorities. The note confirms ongoing shipments from Australia and anticipated arrival of additional consignments.
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00. Mherey
Commonweal
Ios
Fgh
Burgomant
Berlin
Cherry
Hérlin
Aginlaturm Amd
Austraci
Pharry Nave
Mcbern
Try Lambs Linoleum Unm Bonnington's Jubes Gad Irritation
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about a unique foe and an entity labeled voice. No coherent events, names, or places identified to form a factual summary.
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Bonnington
Civic Reception Honors Senator Pearce at Town Hall
A civic reception yesterday in the Chamber welcomed Senator Pearce as he campaigns for re election. The Mayor, Dr Mumgerford, and Council members praised his health policy stance and thanked him for his contributions to Western Australia, noting progress in water, electricity, and local development while pledging support for his continued leadership.
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Minster
Etynee
Prarce
Mumgerford
Fretalf
Vouneil Hs
Semitar
Pearce
Mayer and Coumettiors
Akeiireil
Western Australia
Metz
Goldiing
Bart Watt
Ald
Coun
Bonnington's Irish Moss And Woots Peppermat Care Ad
An OCR fragment advertises Bonnington's Irish Moss and Woots Great Peppermat Care for coughs and colds. It mentions relief claims and a jumble of garbled product names and phrases, with stray references to a character named Buster Brown and various pseudomedical terms. The readable bits suggest a patent remedy tone from a historic newspaper page.
Mining Notes From The Murchison District In 1912
The 1912 inspectorate report on the Dinas of the Murchison district details ore exploration at Mackhira and Meekatharra. It notes rock drills at several sites, a government mill north of Peak Hill, and rising prospects despite some ventilation and ore handling challenges. The Nannpine and other prospects show limited activity with a 21 085 ton return at 26 08% when the mine was active.
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Dinas
Galfield
MackhHirra
Jaye
Government Mill
Ths Place
Rewdte
Rea Hull
Peale 40
Menkethar
Taglietos
Jan
Emiy Ja
Davetop
Meaghan
Earl Ania
Han
Northampton Mining Lease Prospects At Local Site
Report outlines potential mining lease activity near Northampton with emphasis on development and worker impact. Officials note promising avenue for growth and job creation, citing expert opinion on the mine's value and the owner's role in advancing the project.
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Marth
Market Reports on Mowers and Goods Prices
Market notes discuss wholesale and retail goods with scattered figures for mowers, fabrics, and related items. Mentions price ranges, demand shifts, and stock levels across various stores and suppliers, with references to quarterly and seasonal trends, plus notes on heating and energy costs.
Hides and Horns Text From Veiled Auction
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hides, horns, and hair as items of interest with references to small applications and weights. Mentions of names or terms appear fragmented, with unclear bidders or locations, but indicate trade or sale of animal products and related materials.
Mysterious yellow skin and illness described in cryptic note
Fragmentary diary style entry describes yellowing skin, loss of appetite, headaches, and claimed medical treatments with references to doctors and sedative remedies. The writer reports no cure and notes eventual improvement after a change in regimen and diet, ending with a vague reference to medical figures and a street address.
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Ve Ronny
Nix Ware
Oman
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Crowe Laval
Ken Tarport
Tellamere Jit
Iawwr
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