Back Flats and Local Happenings at the Station Show
The report notes the cattle sale near Tam-Smersley at Weld Station with a large, well-conditioned herd valued around $1. The piece also mentions Mr. D Ryan, Mr. Hackett opening a Walka store, and local residents including Mr. Brennan preparing to move to Midthendon Rundlon. St Patrick's May sports and nearby show ground events are discussed, along with road hazards near Ellendale road and Willimott’s Gate. The writer honors Mr. Brennan’s long residence and Mr. Gremnaugh’s farewell on stage, noting community efforts and upcoming local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ryan
Hackett Haw
Walka
Ting
Black Bros
Cooheundie
Ile
St. Patrick's
St. Patrick’s May
Ellendale Road
Willimott
FE. Brennan
Midthend -Rundlon
Aminnine
Firernough
Brennan
Northampton Roads Board Decembers Meeting Notes
The Northampton Roads Board met December 24 with members Hosken Tost Cunningham and others. Correspondence from MLA Mrs Nangon discussed Oakabella grants and that £500 for Pakabela and Yun and a further £2500 Oakabella loan consideration, plus conditions for supervision costs and possible appointment of Mr AG to oversee works. The board debated funding from local funds and urged cooperation with the Public Works Department and Murchison authorities, noting extensions to Chapman railway and related finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Yuna
Oak Abella
Oak Abelle
Oakalia
Nansen
Oakabella
Uslens
Imamu
Antire
Glass
Northampton Board Minutes Reflect Road and Lease Decisions
The board approves limited expenditures and authorizes expert inspections on Yura roads while planning for new fencing along Curning Bros road. Tenders will be called for 46 chains 40 links of fencing, and a revision court is scheduled for February. The board authorizes closing gates on the Northampton Greatton main road and notes water shortages require withdrawing prior approvals. Accounts totaling a sum are passed for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
Yura
Curning Bros
Bowes
Geraldton
ANA conference details and award plans in Perth branch
The ANA announces annual conference plans for the Perth branch with divisions for retailers and trades, prizes for best displays and a youth Australian goods event. It outlines proposed governance changes, a two year delegate cycle, and financial adjustments with a panel chaired by Mr McTowall and notable figures Smyth and Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA
Warlow
Milners
Mervers Amt
Howtminkirs
Taney
Ured
Lab Ensay
Tdi
Victoria
Luce Tures
Ue Ana
McTuwall
MGA
Anal
WAL Hee
Messner Carlsen
Willams
Smyth
Vik
Eamli
Cliartlett
Newt
Perth
Saturday Half-Holiday Proposal Stirs Drapers and Public
A letter argues shifting the weekly half holiday from Wednesday to Saturday would boost outdoor amusements and spur dress purchases. It claims better clothes for shop staff and families, more weekend shoppers, and increased demand for wearing apparel as outsiders visit town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feraldton
Geraldton Water Supply Scheme Discussed With Expert Visit
A Geraldton council meeting with MLA H Carson arranged for Government expert Mr. Woodward to assess viable water supply options. Discussions covered Heagetty Springs and Grimshaw Valley schemes, with reporters noting reports favoring Harrison's Well and Grimshaw Valley. Woodward to investigate all options and report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carsom
Geraldton
Woodward
Genlagint
Peru
Woodwant
Mnong Wiose Presrot
John Ureb
Carson
WwAy
Drew
Mus.c
Brode
Grimiah
Harton
Mbt
Tries
Partridge
E. Constantine
Wnr
Heagetty Springs
Rumble
Grinslaw Valley
Buller
Harrison
Greenough
Grimshaw Valley
Aston
Grishaw Valley
Ruston
Ani
Weidwand
Dr. Basten
Kim
Chiki Bitten by Death Adder in New South Wales
Telegrams report a chik i attacked by a death adder near MuBumbimby. Parents cut the bite with a razor and sucked blood, then rushed the child to medical aid at Malumtynny where treatment was administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
MuBumbimby
Federal Capital Test Peg Drive Details Reported
The test peg for the combat survey of the Federal capital site was driven yesterday afternoon, marking a key step in site assessment. No further details were provided on the operation or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Smuggling Intercept Near Harbor With £500 Worth Of Contraband
Water police late at night spotted a rowing boat approaching the China Steam Navigation Co. jetty. It fled as officers closed in, landings traced to Paint Muwsquaris where two men attempted to flee. A Gladstone bag held 58 tins of opium and a sugar box held 82 tins, plus four cigar boxes and silk yardage, none bearing Chinese marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Steam Navigation Co
The Big Strike Probes Effects on Australian Trade
The article notes trials for conspiracy with juror calls, naming Peter Bowling and others. It reports East commercial agent Mr Switch says the coal strike harmed Australian commerce and disrupted orders. Merrhania and Dady orders faced shift due to coal industry uncertainty in New South Wales. Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd. sold 770 tons for the steamer Guthris to sail to Singapore as ships are prepared for return to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Peter Bowling
Iander
Switch
Inter Lo
Merrhania
N.S.W
Sutton
Quito
Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd
Guthris
Singapore
Patriarchal Bushranger John Henry King Pleads Guilty
John Henry King, an old bushranger, pleads guilty to four counts of horse stealing. He previously faced robbery under arms in 1887 with a ten year sentence, later receiving eleven years for holding no mail coach. He was then given a five year term, his age and legal exclusions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Henry King
King
Flood warnings and rail relief works urged by engineers
Eastern states face floods as Works Department engineers revise instructions to drain roads interfering with railway traffic into pond conditions at once. Repairs are likely to be treated as National works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Department
Kitchener and Captain Darling Visit Colle Mention
The article recalls General Kitchener’s meeting with Captain Darling and other officers during a visit to Colle. It highlights Darling as a good soldier and officer remembered for past service, with mentions of Hawker White Piltard Barnes and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Tonian
Captain Darling
Kitchener
Geralsollier
Geralton
Kitcheneri
Darling
Daring
Hawker
White
Piltard
Barnes
Corrections on a Dundee Rowing Club event notice
A formal letter from a correspondent seeks to correct errors in a printed programme related to a rowing club event. The writer claims misprints affected the official record and asserts the club alone arranged the programme and concerted actions, asking for substantiation of the stated facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desing
Uley Pictures
Myseuf
Sours, Elc
Federal Cabinet Discusses Paris Flood Aid Plan
In Melbourne on Tuesday the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet mentioned a possible contribution to victims of the Paris floods. Discussion will continue tomorrow with Sir John Forrest expected to join from Western Australia. Revenue for seven months ended January rose to £2,195,877 from £2,004,092 the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Deakin
Paris
Prime Simter
Hirther
Sir John Forrest
Western Australia
Interstate Conference of Australian Native Association Held
A conference of Interstate delegates from the Australian Natives' Association met in Melbourne to discuss association plans and native welfare initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
French Kidney Herbs advertised in Perth notice
An OCR damaged notice promotes a product called TROUCHET'S famous FRENCHKIDNEY HERBS. It claims to cure tiredness and includes a shop address at DARRACK STREET, PERTH. The wording is garbled but centers on a tonid tonic sold by a vendor referencing the name ROUCHET and PRENCH CHEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrack Street
Perth
Federal Board motion in Australian association debate
Commenced today MLA McDowall moved to establish a federal board for the association. He argued Victoria lagged others in growth and cited state membership totals: WA 200, South Australia 1,108, Queensland 1,409, New South Wales 4,814. The Victorian association was wealthy. a Friendly Societies Act was discussed as prerequisite, and eight votes backed a federal board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowall
CWA
Ural
Slater
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Strane
Sant
Ty Ae Fienty
Rid
Griffith
South Australia Seeks Attendance at Estote Camp
A disrupted entry marks the Kitchener camp incident in Adelaide on Tuesday. Private Opity, a Boer War veteran from South Australia, planned to depart Saturday night with No 2 Squadron of the 17th Australian Imperial Force at Orroroo but was detained before the squadron left. He joined the unit after returning to the region and awaited medical clearance to travel on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Opity
Orraran Fm
Brighton
Opite
Beitigt
South Australia
No 2
17Th
Australian Muli Horse Regiment
Orroroo
Opitz
Critain
Eal Fn
Opler
Surntay
Local Protests Over Public Works And Railways Plans
An imperfect report discusses opposition to road and railway expenditures, noting funds diverted to Yuna and the need for better sanitation. Mentions plans for Geraktion projects, the Northampton Funds Board stance on One Uppen Chapitan railway, and local figures including Dr. Thom and Jimmy Keay amid shifting assignments and new committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton Funds
Yuma
Community plans stir debate on bowling and social clubs
Article discusses local interest in forming a bowling and social club in Geraldton area with support from residents including Walter RM and others. It notes various community activities such as cricket football rowing and courting facilities, and mentions potential plans to resume a private gym and social events, amid mixed public enthusiasm and proposed dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Lions Auekinge
Unyang
Chapman
Yoni Ane
Macmiorran
Dixon Hee
Togerdian
Walter
Adrguin
Fragmented notice from Geraldton era events and people
A garbled report references O'Neil, Grien, Carson, and Owen Watts among others. Mentions the Department, fire brigades, telegrams, and a Geraldton musical society securing a tuning cand and pianist Miss Crumpiss. The text notes travel, local politicians MLA Tart, and praise for society services and performers.
Fragmented 19th century text on local farm life and figures
A garbled narrative describes visits by locals to farms and markets, noting workers, vendors, and a traveling caravan. It includes glimpses of agricultural offers, prices, and roadside scenes with mentions of wheat, pork, pumpkins, and farm assets amid unclear dialogue and names.
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Prom
Our Two
Horvespanitent
Rome
Mercury
T. B. Tam- Smersley
Hammpestey
Ross Simbee
Batty
Abeep
Northampton Roads Board
Mesarw i Hosken
J. Fe Tost
Cunninim, LF. ‘Nee Wv
E Mitehod
S. W. Lambedale
Crraliion
Bisgoeedier
Bledden
Wew South Wales
Death Adder
Federal Capital
Collie
Olympia Pictures
the Rowing Club
Federal Affairs
Major Packky
Renee
Alala
Interstate Conference
Estote Exer Camp
Deatic
Adelaide
Twesday
The
Progress Ashociabket
Ue Mater
Nochlampton Roads Board
Onkabella
Dr. Thom
Hroady
Jimmy Keay
Revident Bine Givers
Isa Bert Lety
Olympia Picturry Cetebrity
Geraktton
Yuba
Carnarvon
Tor Bobi Railways
Englie
Withehal
Forrester Bros
Noriera Gully
Qiwen's
Presbyterian’ Church
Gerakion
LE Grondeur
Xcope
BreyeTurbet
Niall
Neville
Anil
Tarmore
Usastanta
Stesir Abb
Wien
Mateie
Nestay
Wen O'Neil
Frank Grien
Harry Carson
Owen Watts
Owen Barrieks
Geraktton Brigade
C.1
Prwt Villen aMlaies
Vehrex
Ped Dall
Tale
Geraldton Orolyastral Society
Hee
Earl Ned
Tawthornler
Chet
Ure Strviera
Mien Ressiv
Rimieh
Miss Cruani
Bean Bros
Boan Bros’ Emporium
Wellington Street
Haall
Marina Terrace
Nicholson's Lid
Agemistrong's Cycle and Motor Agency
Edison Phonograms
Gramamiones
MAS Presents
Miter
A. Gibson & CO
England
B. Armitace
Boothaker
Globe Brewery Ale
Orca House
Moma
Akimi
Cribb
Cate
King's
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