Questioning the Buller River Reservoir wall burst
In Parliament the Minister for Water Supply faced questions on the Buller River Reservoir wall failure. The Engineer in Chief has issued a report, with further discussion pending, while the matter receives careful attention amid old public works concerns. Doogaera Saint Patrick event plans and a shark attack at the Esplanade jetty follow in other local notes, with market and transport items also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baller River Reservoir
Willock
Legislative Assembly
Buller River
George
Public Works Department
Night disturbance hints at violence and care needed
The speaker declares a neighbor appears mentally distressed and violently unstable. They urge urgent restraint and dental treatment to locate and address a haunting tremor. They recommend nightly chloroform for residents while noting convulsions growing worse as dawn nears.
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Marsi
Geraldton Notes and Local News Gleanings
Geraldton items report Mr A R Kelly’s successful music studies at Adelaide and return home. Rumors say Walter may apply for a Mines Secretary post. At Northampton RC Church, John Shea and Nellie Williams wed and honeymoon in Geraldton. Joe Ryan’s wife seeks steady recovery news after hospital treatment. David Duncan of Greenough to travel south for care. G H Griffiths visits Geraldton, plans to return to Northam. Gordon wine’s illness and typhoid battle continue with hoped recovery.
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Church
Northampton
Morlday
Dean Gruber
John Shee
Airs
P. Shea
Chirdveen Farm
Nellie Williama
eMest
J. A. Williams
Eastbrook
Geraldton
Japan
Joe Ryan
Voathin Wit
St. Joty of God
Perth
Ryan
David Duncan
Greenough
Roselle Hospital
Shipping Notes on Kur nalpi Cleared for Fremantle Sale
The coastal packet Kur nalpi capt Catler sailed from Fremantle this morning with 250 tons of general merchandise and 10 loads of timber. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Baldry. After loading wool and general cargo with candries, she is due to sail again for Fremantle this evening.
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Capt_ Catler
Fremantle
Mra Baldry
Dirrer
West Australian Racing Acceptances for Tomorrow’s Meeting
The Turf lists acceptances for the T U meeting in Western Australia. Entries include Bedford Handicap and City Handicap races with horses such as Maori Way, Moral, Peggy's Joy, Golden Sand, Astrico, Vensusa King, and Belgian Copnort. Also noted are Hopetoun Handicap and February Handicap with runners like Tool Kecapa, Minover, Red Flaplings, Joel Cheek, Heart of Oak, and Shams.
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Bedford
Bevan Furiooge
Walger
Trelawney
Moral
Thoreen
Hopetoun Handicap
A Native's Cash for Liberty Chase Through Geraldton
An aboriginal man named Fennedy alias Jimny escaped from Geraldton lockup after a resisting arrest and attempted to trade native weapons for a modern one. He fled through scrub, was pursued by Constable Joel, tripped and recaptured near Kojor, and was later returned to camp to await transport back to Geraldton.
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Fennedy
Jimny
Geraldton
Jamies Wet
de Toshin
Winchester
By & Kylie
James
Jimmy
Joel
Kojorfam
Jamon
Rom Nannine
Walker
Pigaki
Thad
Terra Fitea
Charlie Samuals
Joss
Simmy
Joal
Om Jimmy
Gengor Walker
Fimmy
Mr Brien
War Time Nervousness Prompts Home Remedies
In wartime many people suffer nervous excitement risking breakdown from stress. An editorial notes nutrition as essential for nerve cells and promotes a tonic priced at 9 shillings 9 pence per box, offering 15 shillings 8 pence value.
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Joernon Jebels
Fire Brigade Doings. (By Branch.)
Fire brigade notes report steady improvement and a return of captain Jim Hickey. Junior members step up as senior staff away, with Pop Smith pushing hydrant gear to support parade duties. Captain Paddy plans nightly drills and younger members showcase emerging oratory skills for future movie work.
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Jim Hickey
Evergeven
Pop” Smith
Gereliton
Padty
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Gelhearne
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WIE Wireless
Dodewy, Meib
Adelaide
Mars
AML
Apt
Framan
Dimboola
Derente Companie
Kucmipl Teaver Fremantic Tor
State Steamship Service
Ogheap Fabés
Jwest Fortt
Sambra
Wrane Green & CO
Big Store
Eleanor Street
Ced
Basel
Geazbry
Fea
Marine Terrace
Garaluce
W. Owweila
Sydney Fong & 60
Fes
W. Mabsinghan
P.O
England
Winter, Brandt & Co
IGE
Wonks Abmatrono Ofrekt
Gaga Dtor
Laxok
Venizelos Palace
Cafe DE Luxe
W.A. Banik
Ammel
Robur
Hardwicke
Hardwicke & Co
H. E. Quick
Manchester
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Marine Teresce
Einglish
Waldway
Nobel's
GI Explosives Coy
Lad
Moon
le Pere
Evenrade
Boans
Boan Bros. Universal
Providers
Wellington and Munray Streets
Diel
Secumous
Wilson
B. Wilson
Fogular Cash Enterprise
Manine Terrace
W. J. Hock
Five Shamberry Bridge
Ulobel
K. A. Bield
Upper Irwin Roads
wooLourone Station
Public Works Contract
Pers
Yuna Well
Erecon Ot
Nova
Malgh 5
Particulars P.W
Geraldton, Co
MUNT
Public Works
Ussee
Reyort
S.s. Katoomre
Ss. Dinuools
Kornalpt
Bunbury
Charles Hormann
Komaxoe Stunt
Geraldton Express
Vesce
Seoverorltae
THE
Gceraldion Advertiser
Agende
Doogarrs
Treland
Doogaera
Esplanade Fiore
Esplanade
Archie Blake
al Fresca
Explanade Rotunda
Tretch Comforts Fund
King’s Theatre Orchestra
Reyolds
Sevscal
Anélection
CO. Wik
Vamison
Sydney
A. Wells
At.o.l
Mere Attias
JackBhoplv
Chee Lapp
Seine
Ch Comforts
Trengh Comforts Fund
King’s Theatre
Parliament House
Jimmy Matherian
John Stewart
Claremont
Ome
Wil
Stewart
Bown Brog
New South Wales
Upper Sherman
J. K. Maley
Upper Kaplan
Sid Perth
PainluNs
Star
Hoard
Sispense Wth
Atew
Mtherly
Cecepion
Alston
Land
Garrett
Vigtoria Qistrigt Veterinary
Hospital
Augustus Street
H. Nathan
Yaleenes
Presentation Convent
Bors
Presentation Nuns
Trinity and
London Colleges
W.A. University
Danny
Crawford
Augustus. Street
A. Waller
Marine Trerace
Geraldon
Locke
Wayal Comforts and Welcome Fund
Variety Extertainment Town Hall
Chikison
Hell Price
Snell
Blue
Empire
J Vie Meredith
Fon
Coma
G_ K. FLANAGAN
St. Pat
York Gum
Bit
Lythe
Tarra
Manoel
Protheros
HS. J_ TAYLOR
Flora Frutttan
Ethan
Morsa
Goffee Palace
Cody
Thet Abeba
Railway Palace
Whitlock & Qumpant
A. Re Kelly
ATCA
Elder Conservatorium
Kelly
Kalgoorlie
G. H. Griffiths
Gregory Street
Griffiths
W. Unwall
Northam
Yong Gordon
Shipping Notes
West Australia
T.U. Meeting
Felgeley Herth
Minover
Flaplings Inc of
Arran
Joel Cheek
Ferrille
Ootlaw Knight
Peterwon- Bie
Lawley Handicap
Furlong
Pool Lalita
Heart of Oak
Shams
Arrowield
Saban
Fire Brigade
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