Verdict in Moira Watson death at baths sparks safety calls
A coroner's inquest at Victoria Hospital heard that Moira Watson died from a brain haemorrhage after diving into shallow bath water while intoxicated. The jury warned baths were safer for sober patrons, urged railing and safety measures, and opposed liquor access to baths, with two sober friends present.
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Moira Watson
Victoria Hospital
Rayment Gen. FM
Filliwine
Groen
Stowe
Joey
Jein Watson
Wne
Australia News Briefs From Perth Telegraphed Updates
Perth telegrams report Mrs Carson undergoing major operation today with satisfactory progress and prospects of full recovery. A. McCallion received regret from King OMalley for missing West Australian functions due to illness. Labor leader may visit during election campaign. Justice Wiggins reappointed President of the Federal Arbitration Court. Alfred Williams Director of Education in LA died aged 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carson
Perth
Carson
Mit
Caron
A. McCalliun
King O'Malley
Caprveaing
Westar Awatra
McLied
Labor’ Party
Melbourne
Wiggins Haw Bee
Federal Arbitration Court
Adelaide
Alfred Wiliams
L.A
St Dominick's College Dongarra Exam Results
The Adelaide based Dowior University examination results from St Dominick's College Dongarra show Edith Lovelace aged 15 gaining honors in English literature and placing 5th statewide. May Welfare aged 11 passed in English literature Latin algebra and French.
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Dowior University
Adelaide
St Dominick's College
Dongarra
Edith Lovelace
May Welfare
Polo Notes Shows Weather Gain and Hockey Match
A note of improved weather forecast for Saturday followed by polo play at Mosmyoonooka. The Feds versus Blues match featured good play yet heavy disruption due to a serious facial injury to Mr Alte Grant. Teams listed include W Mammal, Grint OE rast, W Tlatlon, I Tani, J Carve, feta A Grant, J O Grant, Ted Gilen, W E Bisteres, D Mitchell with matches set for Saturday next at Mosnarooookawn Haters Moustake.
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Mosmyoonooka
Feds
Blues
Alte
Grant
G.gend
Pagets
Binet
Mammal Grint
Tlatlon
I Tani
J. Carve
Feta A
J. O. Grant
Ted Gilen
E. Bisteres
D. Mitchell
Moust
Melbourne Wool Auctions Restart With Strong Prices
Wool sales resumed in Melbourne presented 4,586 bales in the thirteenth and last sale of the season, with prices generally about 3 percent higher. Merino and crossbred lots sold well, lambs brought top prices, and Tasmanian goods including Cleveland brands featured among the lots.
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Sielbourne
Messia Dalgety and Co
Melbourne
B.A
Rippxland
Tasmania
Cleveland
Balkan tensions threaten territorial changes amid Austrian stance
An autio graph letter from Austria to the Czar discusses tensions with Russia over a proposed Balkan arrangement. Austria insists it will not permit any Balkan compact that enlarges Serbia’s territory, signaling strained relations and potential diplomatic friction.
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Vienna
Bob
Ampeent
Austria
Czar
Russia
Poundariek
Antrnomeux Halkay
Miamis
Roumania Bulgaria Seek Russian Mediation in Dispute
London reports that Roumania and Bulgaria have asked Russia to mediate their territorial conflict. Bulgaria was told it should meet Roumania halfway, signaling a possible pause in hostilities and continued tension in the region.
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London
Roumania
Bulgaria
Russia
Hussia
Romanian officer held on theft and sale of mobilization plans
An escaped Roumanian army officer, Capt Colyexak, was arrested on charges of stealing and selling mobilization plans, allegedly to Russia. The capture highlights ongoing concerns about intelligence leaks amid the February 18 report from Hucharest.
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Hucharest
Colyexak
Russia
Enver Bey Wounded in Constantinople Assault
Reports from Constantinople state Enver Bey, former Turkish commander, was seriously wounded in an attempted assassination during a revolt against the state. Nazim Pasha had been murdered earlier in the same turmoil, and Enver Bey's fate remains uncertain amidst ongoing political violence.
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London
Constantinople
Enver Bey
Nazim Pasha
Ubiet
Premier Scaddan’s London visit and Western Australia reception
In London on February 18 Premier Scaddan arrived after a Western Australia tour. A luncheon hosted by Sir Newton Moore featured guests including Sir George Reid and Sir Joseph Ward. Mrs Scaddan affirmed Australia’s loyalty to the Empire and praised financial aid and naval protection while Harcourt lauded Sir Newton Moore’s services to WA.
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London
Western Australis
J. Scaudden
Newton Moore
George Reid
McKeudte
New Zealand
Joseph Ward
J 0 Connolly
T. Molloy
Perth
Justice Booth
Evan Wisdom
M.L.A
Claremont
Scaddan
Australia
Western Australia
Harcourt
Perth Town Hall Site Debate Signals Government Offer
Perth city officials debated the drill hall site transfer, considering accepting the government offer on the condition the title be transferred immediately to civic authorities. The discussion followed a recent council meeting held in Perth.
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Perth
Remarkable Case of Fran in Melbourne Maternity Bonus
Mrs Tharmah Nunt faced charges for daily deception linked to a maternity bonus scheme. The trial revealed forged names and false information used to obtain benefits. Accused was fined and faced further penalties as details emerged from the Melbourne case.
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Melbourne
Tharmah
Hinsinue
Kim
Mureo
France and Germany Tighten Military Buildup Sanctioned
Paris reports the Preach Government plans to seek parliament approval for a 25 million pound boost to the army and frontier defenses amid European tensions. Germany's army is stated at 735,000 effectives versus France's 350,000, with unease growing as Germany mobilizes for annual training ahead of the usual schedule.
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Paris
Fromtier
Rednany
Parke
Gerovany
The Starvine German Expedition Mission Planned
The Starvine German Expedition reports plans to aid the starving scurvy-stricken crew of Lieut Sehroderstranza's Arctic expedition from Spitsbergen. Arrangements are underway for dispatch of a airship relief party immediately.
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Tmarlen
Mleth
Spitebergen
Sehroderstranza
Incorrigible Window Smasher Sylvia Pankhurst Rearrested
ARRESTED LONDON Feb 18 Miss Sylvia Pankhurst who was released yesterday from gaol on her dees being paid, was rearrested for revuyaging in window smashing.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Abaconding Clergyman Elopement Story Denied
A wireless telegram from the steamer Port tocott claims the Rev Mr Knight eloped due to gossip and slander. The Vigilance Association rebuts the tale, denouncing the white slave traffic crusade and stating Kinigh answered key questions without warrants for house visits.
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London
Tocott
Rov
Knight
Port Lincoln Arrival at Table Bay Prompted by Cape Police
The Port Lincoln is due to dock at Table Bay today as authorities note no instruction to arrest Knight. The Cape police stated they have not been ordered to seize Knight.
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Cape Town
Port Lincoln
Table Bay
Cape
Knight
Geraldton Wells Controversy Prompts Public Water Concern
Correspondent notes Mr T Michell asks Geraldton Cowell to examine the Two mile well for water quality and supply, while B Stone urges inspection of the well near Fratus’s house. He warns deeper sinking may ruin wells, suggesting careful testing to avoid salt water intrusion and widespread contamination. Authorities urged to thoroughly test Geraldton wells to decide on condemnation or cleaning.
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Mh O T. Michell
Narra Terra
Geraldton Cowell
Weruck
Geraldton
Ube
Noraidtan
German Submarine Plans Reported Sold to England
German correspondents of the English press cite Berlin claims that Dr Reiget of the naval constitution department faced arrest for a supposed mutinous windfall but note the major shift is his alleged sale of German submarine plans to England. Official figures indicate the German Admiralty quietly doubled submarine strength over the past year.
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England
London
Gernan
Berlin
Reigét
Naval Constitution Department
Tas
Stipendiary Reforms Spark Western Australian Cup Controversy
The Pall Mall Gazette reports a heated dispute over jockey changes at the Western Australian Cup, noting a December 30 incident where Mr Connolly's ride Saturnite was deemed incompetent. Officials asked Connolly to substitute another rider, and Billott rode Saturnite instead, triggering protest potential if adopted in England.
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London
Fen
Pall Mall Gazette
England
PA. Connolly
Tags
Saturntr
Be All Ared
Iger
Str. Connolly
Chow Billott
Sateirate Wee
Farm Association Debates Merger Over Cooperative Plans
In Three Springs, members discuss uniting the Farmers and Settlers Association with the newly formed Wheeneh Partners Association. The meeting notes urge cooperative effort to cut costs and boost production, stressing producers’ central role in wealth creation and rural stability. The local group has worked five years toward farmers’ welfare despite opposition.
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Ansa
Tarmere
Tow Mbrense
Lylanste
Dantry
Wayer
Vrogreve
Parmners
Ecrogkers
Three Springs
Boxing at King's All Jas Saturday Night Ends in Easy Coleman Win
Nine days of bad weather broke last Thursday with a late rain the next day. In Northampton a boxing card at King's All Jas Saturday night saw Coleman beat Shea for a ten dollar wager, Shea knocked out in the final round. Preliminary bouts were contested and the crowd enjoyed hot exchanges between heavyweights. On the Geraldton road last Sunday a buggy overturned near Lamadale's, injuring Mr. Maurice Williams and Mr Maddock among others. Dr. Boyd attended, Williams suffering a damaged left wrist and leg, Maddock also hurt. rest of the occupants bruised and shaken but no bones broken.
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King's
Geraldton
Maurice Williams
Northampton
Nfl
Boyd
Mr. Williams
Alr Maddock
Williams
Maddock
Splendid Cure by Bile Beans Ends Debility
Mrs Fullerton of Alten Street Wool Toungabta South righape describes three years of debility with excess tongue and inability to keep food down. After trying many remedies, she began taking Bile Beans and gradually regained strength, appetite, and health, now at 51 years old and thriving.
Try Burnet Penny Jplluiies Poem Shing Five Basis
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Burnet and penny related terms. No clear event, person, or place to establish a cohesive news item or summary.
Geraldton Harbor Meeting Urges Rail Yard and Jetty Aid
A town meeting led by Mayor Dr Hungerford considered improvements at the jetty and railway yards in Geraldton. Resolutions urged immediate supply of donkey engines and friction winches for wheat handling, better rail logistics, and government funding to accelerate port and quarantine facilities. The gathering pressed for faster harbor work and formal communication to the Railways Minister.
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Hungerford
Mondas
Vientior Improvermente
Lavousing Veewls
Speterdace Ritenine
Birnie
Fallowfell
Mr. Stone
Fito Palluwield
Stone
Meadowcroft
Martie
Geraldton
H. Parker
A. S. Faulkner
Chamber of Commerce
Mit
Ami
Inki Fetore
Angina Aral Witolum
Tolinatore
Ile
Elena
Waa
Aifeiny
Hume
Bréde
South
Macy
Gerakiton
Harford
Manive Uérm
Perpetuil
F.C. Wartlett
Pom
Miksiaine
Peante
Trade
Miro
Sailer
Miro Moukner
Hart
Ane Ewreini
Tahoe Imiio
Thallon
Public Works Department
Tris
S. Geraliixm
Lutthes
Setat
Lmt
Gerawhton
Green
Weemning Fesnela
Races Listed in March Program with Handicaps and Entries
An extensive entry list details stakes, handicaps, and conditions for a WA racing event on March 19 and 24. Entries include horses like PROGRAMA and PONY HACK with various weights and races spanning five furlongs to one mile, plus pony and amateur rider classes. Organizers note entry acceptance, registration rules, and vetting requirements for all participants.
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IG Forv
Defice
Cd. F. Pearen
St. Dominick's College
Polo Notes
Wool Sales
Higg
Northaw
Andrew Piahor
Western
Auatralia
Borwapps
Penems
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Riskia
Diskova
Dibra
Ausiprin
Gari and
Lussen
Skutari
Peat
Chataldja
Dingwising Hrimself
Dargas
Staf oMeer
Mr. Scaddan
Perth Town Hall
Brill Hall
Alia Acurmpld
France
Germany
Starvine Cerman
Sirs Wen Jep
IWS
Geraldton Water Supply
Try Burnet
Manchester
Messrs. Frank Green & CO
Universal Providers
the Big Store
Chambers
Bill
A. Gibson & CO
Victoria District Turf Club
Banvawn
Bayotoxresn
Mr. C. McKenna
Tursen Thal
Tin
Nave Nok
Bolt
Wtake
Niles
Hantalat
Auicudlirs
Java
Hack Wade
Horace
Glenfield
Mareen
Varanien
Fandigat
Atake
Fanewel
Viettieia
Ble Altos
Westin
Coline
Thomson
Standard
Hage Vanvassers
Thomson, ‘Ltd
D. J. McGauran
James Moore & Sons, Merchants
Standard Fire Insa! Company
Ofte
Strvet
Edie Furyt
Cam Eager
Dleo Hermanent Real
Geraldion
Hades
Wir Fortge
Geo. Elliss
Gherelduna
Ajerm
Krnive Deraatea
Rondmered Uy Life
Railway Lead
E. A. Ricley
Wolfe
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