Parliament. Electoral Act debate on voting reform and corruption risks
The record notes calls for amendments to the 1997 Electoral Act, urging compulsory preferential voting and concerns about fraud. Speakers critique the current system, urge scrutiny of presiding officers, and discuss safeguards for counting votes and handling ballots. Council and road-works items follow, including funding requests and maintenance orders, with final notes on account payments and meeting adjournment.
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July Board meeting details outline local road and public works
The July board meeting notes actions on district farmer lists, road improvements, and requests. correspondence from Geraldton Agricultural Society, Dr Moritt, H Waselby, J Fivans, J Bandy and A Rodgers, W Lambedaln, and W Sheehan are recorded. Discussions cover Wannerenooka road, Loca fon 207 fencing, gate removal, and a proposed road enclosure near Howatharra. The Works Department and Roads Boards Conference are referenced for policy inputs.
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A. Johnson
Sheehan
Howatharra
Works Department
Proverb and Perth News Agency Offerings
An old proverb hints at thrift and has a slight alteration. Advert shows Mr Albert's News Agency in Central Arcade Perth and Mr Petterson GPO estate selling copies near the Railway Station.
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Local Court case over rink plans and fees at Shamrock Hotel
In a Local Court before Mr Gao, Marwood sues B A Leix for 13 10s claiming fees for preparing plans for a skating rink beside the Shamrock Hotel. Witnesses describe involvement by Kelly, Kitching, Wallace, and Reilly in the alleged arrangement, with disputes over liability and payment for the building project.
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Fatal accident near gate of Moyumber street
John Chine of Moora was found dead near a gate on Ric avenue Lantivan's firm Thinedaceniad Wayabaut, aged about 40, leaving Willow and his children. He was last seen alive Friday evening when a sulky drawn by a horn horse toppled and precipitated him onto the grounds. An India Australian woman murder case is noted with CID inquiry and mentions a West Australian mother, with few details available.
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Atm Meeting of ANA Advances Factory Act Provision Plan
The Australian Nwyhrs Association notes the necessity to enact the Factory Act provisions relating to mail facilities and to amend the act to reserve residents in business districts where activities are conducted by Asiafics. The resolution passed at the meeting emphasizes state government action.
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Norseman F Spearance Railway Public Meeting Report
At a Feverance Land and Railway Lenzwe public meeting in Theatre Royal last night, speakers argued for the goldfields resident and urged coastal residents to back the railway project.
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Freedmen-Black Case Promises Sensational Perth Trial
The trial of John Wilxon Black, an Interwonntans solicitor at Freedman Bees in Perth, opens amid claims of sensational proceedings. Three defendants face charges of alleged wrongdoing with fines cited, and defense counsel Mr Haynes presses for proper jury selection while cross examining witnesses over the brothers Solomon Wene y and Abraham.
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Doans Backache Kidney Pills Praised By Sufferer
A Northampton hotel proprietor recalls years of backache and headaches from kidney strain. After using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Conway's Pharmacy he is cured and endorses the remedy, with six years of proven relief and renewed strength. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's at 2/9 per bottle or 15/3 for six.
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Defective OCR Item Prompts Brief Description
An OCR fragment notes alleged plans by a defendant and mentions an amendment with coats. The readable content is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates, offering only a general reference to legal proceedings and a defendant.
Mining Fatality in Bendigo Cage Accident
QENDIGO MINING ACCIDENT. George Paynting, a miner aged, was crushed between the cage and the shaft in the Litthy Righty mine at Bendigo. Death instantaneous. Victorian Government considers enabling maintenance orders across states to regulate support obligations between spouses or fathers.
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The Bendigo Horror Murderess Calupr
Melbourne reports the Bendigo murder case where McCluskey killed three children with a tomahawk. The suspect showed calmer behavior after the crime as the partner MeTatest recalls prior quarrels and threats. The woman’s jealousy and unfounded accusations are noted as context.
Federal Affairs in Melbourne Describes Detention Proposal and Tax Measure
In Melbourne Aug 8 an official notes State Treasurer Watt plans to seek legislative provisions to detain certain individuals in separate institutions to curb consumption. Federal Attorney General Hughes says the Federal Tend Tax Machinery measure will be introduced in the House of Representatives tomorrow. The piece mentions the appointment of a Commissioner of Taxes under ministerial control, with deputy commissioners and delegation of powers. The tax rates will be set in a subsequent bill.
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Cottage Fire Ends In Tragedy In Sydney
A cottage burned on Friday night with a 72 year old resident identified as Mes Tranis perished in the blaze. An elderly woman, aged about 84, was found incinerated inside the dwelling during the investigation of the fire at Sydney.
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Tranis
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