Northampton Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Funeral of the late Mr Michael Rowan held at the R C Cemetery with burial service read by Mr T W Drew. Procession from Paradine Gully Narra Tarra to the grave included twenty vehicles and many on foot. Convent Bazaar opened at Mechanics Institute on New Year’s Day for three days and proceeds reportedly fair. New Year festivities included balls at local hotels and social gatherings. Court heard three holiday-related charges at Palms Courthouse with two discharged on lenient terms. A miner named J Handy showed copper ore from Yangenooka Copper Mine, promising payable ore.
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Northampton
Michael Rowan
Thureday
R.C
TW. Drew
de Net
Paradine Gully
Narra Tarra
J. Cooper
J.P. B. Farrell
J. Wells
W. Oxenham
Ted Goo. Norris
Rte
Walter Chivholm
Mechanics' Institute
Terpaichore
Railway Hotel
Palms Cour
Momet
Messes
Lawler
J. Cunninghame
Ds.p
J. Handy
Geraldton Shipping Returns December Cargo Totals
The Geraldton report lists December landings by General Cargo and Coal with tonnages and yearly totals. It records inward and outward tonnage for the year end and notes oversea passenger arrivals for the period, totaling 1210 for the partial year.
Customs Returns For The Month Ended December 81
The Geraldion Exprow reports customs returns for December including imports of 22,804 and exports of 7,104 with a year over year comparison to 1907 and 1906. It also notes annual totals for the year ended December 81 and outlines revenues and imports and exports figures.
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Tauport
Hoek Beports
Champion Bay reminiscences venturing through early Geraldton
A Geraldton recollection recounts early settlement scenes at Champion Bay, Gray's store, the Geraldton Hotel, and the Chapman bridge. The account details native encounters, shipwreck lore, local fires, and the builder’s family, plus the author’s career from 1871 through founding Mynillog near Dandaragan.
Geraldton Council Minutes Show Lease Deliberations and Tenders
In Singapore Reports the baths committee delays lease removal until the lessee’s intended improvements are clear. Inspectors report sixty government tenders. F C Taylor’s tender of 210 pounds is accepted over Constantine and Gardner. J Carson moves to lease vacant land to the municipality. Council asks for an up to date map costing about £17 to £20 and will seek quotations for a map.
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Lesan
F.C. Tawlor
Constantine and Gardner
J. Carson
Geraldton
Cary
Leakage of funds amid church state dispute in Francs
London reports alleged money leakage tied to church and state separation in Francs. A senatorial committee investigates the cases as news from Canada notes a promised 25 4Ks weekly for ten years at 11 per day, with General Hoot invited to participate.
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London
Hoot
Canada
Navyiey
Benth
Shen
Belgian India
Outrage and injuries in Perth area as investigations proceed
Perth reports a man garroted at Cottesloe last Sunday, still weak but recovering. detectives pursue leads with no arrests yet. A separate note mentions a Melbourne purchase of a Mant Trion and shipment plans to Westalia. Also reported: a fatal Boulder accident when a flywheel belt burst, killing one and injuring another. pilfering goods case against George W Borhal.
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Perth
Watley
Cottesloe
Claw
George William Borhal
Cuikhort
Foy
Gideon
Morell
Walkaway
Nees
Guilford
Municipal Council Minutes On Tuesday Bi Monthly Meeting
The ordinary bi monthly Municipal Council meeting was held Monday evening with Mayor J G Smith, Ora Logan, Brede, Mountain, Armstrong, Carson, Bor, Bennett and town clerk D Pascoe present. Minutes were read and confirmed. Accounts amounting to 287 135 Ad were passed. The town clerk reported revenue of 174 since the last meeting. Basic balances listed. A letter from the Under Secretary for Tamils about Geraldton lots 42 and red on attached plan for guano storage was discussed. Committee amendments and surface stone removal near Oaks were considered with thanks offered.
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J. G. Smith
Ora. Logan
Brede
Mountain
Armstrong
Carson
Bor
Bennett
D. Pascoe
Geraldton
Marine Terrace
Cr. Rede
Mounain
R. Elliott
Oaksgee
W. G. Clarke
Cannibal Attacks Reported in Congo Free State
Worded dispatch from Congo Free State recalls a violent clash in Ka sal where explorers employed by Ryan Engertetra's International Rubber Corporation were attacked by cannibals. Five members of the party and 125 natives died before Belgian troops halted the uproar as the explorers retreated after a day of fighting.
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London
Congo
Messrs
Ryan
Engertetra
International Rubber Corporation
Kasal
Local Board of Stealth Hears Health Inspector Report
The health inspector condemned 22 sacks of potatoes and noted holiday delays in Geraldton development. The mayor announced a rubbish spot on the commonage and the Clarke application to build outside the Geraldton Coffee Palace was deferred. Several minor items were discussed before adjournment at 10:20 p.m.
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Geraldton
Clarke
Getaltton Coffee Palace
London Times to form limited liability paper concern
The Times announces negotiations to form a limited liability company to run the paper. Chairman will be Mr A Walter with Mr C A Pearson as managing director. Editorial character to stay unchanged and paper to be conducted independently of party politics.
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London
London ‘Times
Rm the
Times
A. Walter
C. A. Pearson
Australia and England Force Dramatic Test Victory
International cricket from Melbourne reports a dramatic second test ending with England winning by one wicket and one run after a tense finish. Australia led with 200 and 897 in two innings against England's 382 and 282, with fans roaring as the final English run chased down the target.
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Melbourne
Fieller
Barnes
England
Australia
Market report and a children's welfare notice in Grosury street
Tre Saare Market Perth reports stock prices and trading details from London and Adelaide blocks, with figures for various metals and shares. A Board of Wealth meeting notes a Mrs. Miller’s dismantled home in Grosury street housing seven children aged nine to ten, all unschooled, police called, plan to move family to the bush, but school neglect remains unresolved.
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Board of Wealth
Mra. Miller
Grosury-street
Ukwag
Tere
Ben
Metal market report from London Tuesday evening
Copper and iron prices firm with spot copper quoted between £61 155 and £62 125, forward at £62 02. Trade iron bid at £14 195 spot and £15 forward.
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London
Lingworth Nutshells and Perth Crimes Summary
In Lingworth inquiry stalls under Commissioner awaiting instructions while efforts to settle unemployed questions show limited success with 200 accepting work at ring barking. Perth dispatches report a fatal machine accident at Boultor and a mysterious murder near Day Dawn with a blacksmith’s striker Clinton found shot and undressed, body recovered near his dwelling. Telegraph delays irritate residents. cricket match excitement grips town. weather reports spark debate after federal interference. Sailor aboard the NDL steamer Gressenean presumed drowned. investigations continue with police statements pending.
Marriage in St Patrick's Shareham Fragrant Day
Local and general notes report the wedding of Mr Blatee of Northam to Brydges Barnall, held at St Patrick's. Details include arrival of a Melbourne-bound party, various market prices, and civic updates from the week ending January 1908 with police, railway, and municipal proceedings.
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Mr. Blatee
Northam
Willy Brydges Bamnall
Dinteret
Bk. Patrick's
Shareh Framantle
Mackensia
Thoveday
Matorday
Geraldton Express Free Text Offer Mention
A fragment notes the Geraldton Express published three times weekly and mentions a free text offer tied to a contact named Amy Ediems, with unclear references to a timeframe or implication of index or intermediation.
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Geraldton Express
Amy Ediems
Wheat Market Reports UK and Continental Duties
The report notes UK wheat afloat 2 260 001 quarters and Continental 13 000 quarters. Atlantic shipments total 24 000 and Pacific 250 000 quarters.
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United Kingdom
Continent
Atlantic
Pacific
Newcastle Trouble Signals Miner Strike Prospects
Reports from Newcastle indicate a potential sympathy strike by miners with New South Wales laborers. A total work stoppage could halt operations across the region, signaling serious industrial tensions and possible wide impact.
Cold blooded murder at Day Dawn shocks town
An apparent premeditated murder occurred at Day Dawn with William Clinton, a locksmith, found shot in bed. Three men were arrested, including James Butler and George Pannier, as police probe motives tied to jealousies and a possible affair. The investigation proceeds with local officials and witnesses.
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William Clinton
Clinton
Sanday
Snard
Aingun
Simnetiing
Aira Pri
James Pulter
Pannier
Anne Ted
Smith
Rutin
Wildotedt
Mearntyy
Local Perth Telegram Sparks Commissionership Interview
A scrambled Perth telegram reports on a commissionership matter. The message appears to describe an interview and intent to influence or seek acquiescence, reflecting official concerns over the past three years within the agency.
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Perth
Mo Beniene Rie
John Bortest
Cirowlavion
Man Overboard Aboard Nord-Hrulucher Lloydsteiner
A seaman named William Ratmier fell overboard while painting a heat on the upper deck of the Nord-Hrulucher Lloydsteiner Cnetsenan. The steamer Moly searched the area for about an hour without locating the missing crewman.
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Bolte
Nord- Hrulucher Lloydsteiner Cnetsenan
William Ratmier
Moly
Mirallis Aiiano Promotes Cheapest Forvtiiner and Market Gain
Framed as an advertisement, a claim urges farmers to owe Mirallis Aiiano to raise crop values. It positions Mirallis Aiiano as the cheapest and most reliable retailer for fertilizers and related market goods, asserting financial benefits for agricultural yields.
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Mirallis
Aiiano
Clinton family travels to Perth after Day Dawn tragedy
The wife and child of Clinton, victims in the Day Dawn horror, travel to Perth to spend holidays with relatives. Clinton’s parents and Willie are visiting, while the news shocks the family. Allegations link Thront and a partner to the crime and claim Moonee Land Potter are connected by marriage to Clinton.
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Perth
Clinton
Dre
Tate Ty
Willie Wipe
Soin
Thront
Moonee Land
Clanton
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Trey Rawr
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Natura
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Congo Free State
Local Board OF Stealth
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Adelaide
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TUE Metal Market
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Mimi Pixter
Agriculture
PL Stone
Mllia
Tve
J. C. Kitt
Gregson
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Pight
Alec
Mechanics’ Institute Gentral
Coffee Palace
Losson “Times
We World
Tix Vansgeurent
Pyarson'a
Adl
Risimg
New South Wales
Newcastle
Srimvy
Porsilay Atternoim
Newcaxile
Urewhart
Noth Felts
Man
Willst
Bir Jonn Forrest
Mia
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