Northampton Notes recounts local life and meeting reports
Joseph Magher, a Bowes station employee for almost fifty years, died last Sunday. Rain and wind disrupted the week but farmers welcomed the downpour. A Mechanic Institute social fund event drew a packed hall with lively performances from Miss McCuinness, Miss Scott, and others. The meeting discussed taxation proposals with Mr. Gull supporting amendments and debate adjourned to tomorrow.
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Joseph Magher
Bowes
Church of England
G Varley
Terpaichore
McCuinness
Scott
Timson
M White
Nower Thane
Iran
Boel Son
Wenty Hasnlby
Miss Pollitt
Ty Pol- Tit
Land Tax Anseament Bill Considered in Parliament
In Perth on Wormonday Mr F Wilson introduced the Land Tax Anseament Bill and heard attentive debate. He argued the measure aims to raise revenue while protecting the small man, noting last year’s state expenditure of £3,092,005 and a current shortfall of £249,890. The bill, seen as a machinery measure, was discussed as part of a broader plan to restore confidence and fund state needs.
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Tath
Corella
Dwar
Gull
Stone Uphraidil
Krenan
Pirese
Walker
Foulkes
Messrs. Lynch
Troy
A. Wilson
Bnd
Brown
Keenan
Perth
Onder
Rath
Testay
Wormonday
F. Wilson
Uber
Johnson
Mr. Wilton
Life-Saving Croup Remedy Endorsed by Local Parents
Mount Barker resident W. A. Peake praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine and claims it saved his child during a croup attack. He certifies it as equal to the famed lifesaving remedy and urges its use, noting it is sold by WB Pat Jonesell in Geraldton.
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W. A. Peake
Mount Barker
Conlin Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Proup
Pat Jowsell
Marine Tytener
Geraldton
Boisterous Weather Hinders Shaw Ground Football Match
Heavy wind and rain disrupted play at the Shaw Ground as Greenough beat Doncarra 1 goal 2 behinds to nil 1. Despite the unpleasant conditions spectators attended and ladies provided refreshments. Officials consider a Hunt at Walkaway to offer recreation for locals amid ongoing stray dog issues and potential poisoning risks to sheep.
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Greenough
Donsarra
Shaw
Why Bile Beana Excel Pills for Bilioulness Purge and Heal
An advertisement extols Bile Beans as a modern, safe vegetable remedy for liver and digestion. It claims to cleanse the stomach and bowels, cure constipation, and relieve a wide range of ailments from bile flow issues to nervousness, with a warning against outdated tonics.
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Australasia
Parody and Parliament Lively at Civic Reception
A whimsical account of a civic reception at Council Chambers with toasts and buttered fare, sharp quips from Councillor Box, jests about Parliament, and a lively scene featuring the Governor, Mayor Armstrong, and a Gay district celebration. The piece evokes a country’s emerging institutions and festive public mood.
Archbishop laments anniversary hymns as distraction
The Archbishop of Birmingham says the most trying part of anniversary services is the chosen hymns. He questions why such songs should mark sacred occasions and laments the demand for cheap, catchy music. He also notes difficulty in recovering from the May ripeney hymn before preaching.
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Birmingham
House of Gow
Confused Scribbles From Geraldton Beach Note
Fragmented letter, poems, and odd notices from Geraldton recount a loud crash, impersonations, a mysterious waxed candle note, a threat to beat a man, and a medical oddity about a child with a crab-like object found inside.
Road to Ruin Health Ad Prompt
An OCR fragment promotes health remedies claiming constipation and bik fousnesa cause ruin and promising liver tablets and strength building. It mentions Palluwhetl and Marine Terrave with unclear attribution.
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Marine
Geraldtas
Inquiry on local fracas at Geraldton drawing police attention
A reader asks the editor for confirmation of police action regarding a well known Geraldton disturbance. The correspondent cites revolver threats and finger biting altercations at a boarding house and urges authorities to investigate to calm public concern.
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Geraldton
Police
Toroc
Gersicton F for 12 sent by enclosure
Postal inquiry requests a form labeled Gersicton F for 12 sent with a 2 shillings 6 pence enclosed. The note mentions an address but provides no clear recipient or destination.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Fights Pain at Once
In the home a sense of security pervades where Chamberlain's Pain Balm is kept. A touch of rheumatism neuralgia headache earache toothache sore throat or other trouble is driven away quickly by the balm. First application brings relief and speeds cure. Sold by WB Fatlowfeld Geraldton Marine Terrace.
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Ansily
Chamberlain
Elves Relief
Fatlowfeld
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Cough Remedy Ad From The Geraldton Express
A late 19th century advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Fallowfield Marine Terrace Gerton. The notice promotes a twelve month postal offer at 15/8 in advance.
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Fallowfield
Marine Terrace
Gerton
Geraldton Express
Birrell Reform Bill Passes Third Reading Amid Dissatisfaction
London reports show Mr Birrell's Rallvation Bill cleared its third reading in the Commons after an amendment was rejected by 49 votes to 177. Nationalists and minority representatives voiced strong discontent while the Times notes ministers supported the Education Bill with cautious praise amid sharp opposition.
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London
Birrell
House, of Commons
Ate W. Tt. Long
Reimond
House of Lords
House of Commons
Hoss of Commons
Britain’s Naval Policy Faces German Skepticism
A German naval expert warned that Britain’s shipbuilding plans will not deter Germany from expanding its fleet. German papers mock Britain’s diplomacy while Britain delays some builds. Commentators note friction in Navy estimates and debate among factions.
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Germany
Great Britain
Mutual Conversions Consider Imperial Trade Ties
London the Lord St Aldwyn suggested at Bristol that the Empire could improve commercial relations without free trade. He proposed colonies reduce tariffs on goods Britain exports, as the Motherland might accept this as a contribution to imperial defence costs.
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London
Thessay
St. Aldwyn
Bristol
Great Britain
Army reductions spark debate in king’s farewell speech
The king in a farewell address to the guard battalion signaled government plans to cut the army. The note drew criticism that the monarch meant to claim ministerial actions and prompted strong reactions in several quarters.
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Tarewell
Ard
Seals Gatds
Pensions Debate Latars and Navy Estimates Spark Talk
Mr Keir Mardin spoke at Shomeld about securing the 3500 pounds claimed from Navy estimates. The Lat ar members would push to obtain the funds as part of ongoing pension discussions for OLN age pensions.
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Keir Mardin
Shomeld
Latar
London County Council halts Thames steamboat winter service
The Rivers Committee of London County Council has decided to drop the winter Thames steamboat service. Last year the service incurred a loss of 50,000 pounds.
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Rivers Committee
London County Council
Woods' Peppermint Cure Featured in Catarrh Advice
A historic notice extols Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial catarrh claiming broad reach and virtue. The verse-style endorsement lauds truth and blessings surrounding the product.
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Woods
Budget plans push Braddon Clause debate in Melbourne
The Federal Treasurer Sir John Forrest presented the 1906 7 budget to the House of Representatives. Revenue is estimated at 211 900 500 with postage to be standardized across Australia at 203 000. Expenditure for the current year forecast at 5 020 215, up 545 377 from last year. The government proposes purchasing a trawler to explore the Australian count.
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Melbourne
John Forrest
Australia
Flemington Tragedy Inquest Opens as Public Figures Censured
Witness described seeing a man over the fence deliver a fatal kick in the Flemington case. Reverend H. Worrall faced a hostile Melbourne crowd on arrival, and in Wesley Chapel defended his statements before the House. The Speaker imposed a severe censure urging restraint in public discourse.
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Flemington
Evidoncr
MeLend Montague Miller
H. Worrall
Melbourne
Wesley Chapel
Worrall
Revenue and court actions in July financial and cream appeal
The July revenue for the State stood at £200 807 with expenditure £211 090 against prior £19 248 and £316 658. The Full Court heard the appeal of Ale fred Ceram versus Marie and John Cream and reversed the Cream judgment. The local court awarded £18m tid on a claim, with counterclaims forcing return of horses or £27 in default plus costs.
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Alefred Ceram
Marie
John Cream
Hull
Dlake versus Mutual Life Assurance case and shipping rate changes
Local notes report a libel action involving the Dlake and the Mutual Life Assurance Association alleging fraud related to policy redemption. Also noted are weekly steamer services to Geraldton with freight reductions to the North West and rates across stations, with government impacts and a brief jab at a legal case.
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Perth
Wermsuda
Dlake
Mutual Li Assurance Association
Eax
Doe
Mining brief reveals several crushed ore trials and owner plans
The report lists multiple mines in the Montague Range area with trial crushings including The Russell Castle 4 tons, The Caledonia 6 tons, Yale Lock 7 tons, Montage 10 tons, and others. Owners express satisfaction with early returns and plan to continue operations while J Bryant halts mining due to lack of ore crushing capacity.
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Tom Montague
Montague
Russell Castle
Messrs
Pert An Muor
George and
Naughton
Caledonia
Mr. Callaghan
Messrs. Parkes
Gilbert and
Mate
Yale Lock
J.J. Kelly
P. Ryan
J. Bryant
Mining profits listed for 1905 by Soul African News
The Soul African News of Sie hoomeburg reports top mining profits for 1905 led by Robinson's at £512,40 after expenses. Ferreira Beep and Ferreira follow with substantial earnings, with many other mines such as Robinson Central Deny, Crown Deep, Village Main Reef, Driefontein, Angelo, New Primrose, Rom Deep, May Consolidate, Witwatersrand, Langinate, and Nourse Dean recording multi-thousand pound outputs. The article notes high value per ton milled at Tubinson Contal.
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Rand
Soul African News
Siehoomeburg
Robinson's
Yibling
Ferreira Beep
Ferreira
Robinson Central
Crown Deep
Gokdenhuis
Village Main Reef
Angelo
May
State Revenue Sufficient to Meet All Requirements
The minister states the state's revenue is ample to cover needs with economy in mind. He argues taxes should be a last resort and urges prudent budget management across departments.
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Mtres
Throuaeil
Atronghy
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