Local notes on meetings plans and advertising funds
The article sketches a range of items from a Perth municipal council cheque for 8 to advertising on the municipal tank road and railway jetty to a visit by MT Magnet’s member to consult constituents. It also notes miners from Day Dawn and Murchison heading to Northampton to inspect lead properties, Canadian hemp and wool trade controls, and cricket association tensions. The piece references government grading standards for Canadian whfepp shipments and a Victoria Cricket Association dispute over a contract.
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Conneil
Messrs. Orne, Phin and Co
Ines
Nasteen
Turkey
Japan
Bile Beans Promise Quick, Natural Health Boost
A testimonial from Mrs Lewis of Georges Point Sydney praises Bile Beans for curing bilious symptoms and restoring appetite after a long illness. She notes improved energy, better sleep, and relief from headaches and debility, claiming the remedy tonifies the liver and stomach and promotes natural functions. The advertisement touts the product as the most efficacious modern family medicine.
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Saya
Lewis
Giebe Point
Sydney
Maine
Ax T
USA
South Australia Defeats New South Wales by 164 Runs
The match at Mountay ended with South Australia declaring 224 and NSW all out in the second innings, leaving New South Wales victor by an innings and 164 runs. The report pays tribute to W. W. Read, the famous cricketer, recalling his early eighties career and long service to Surrey County Cricket Club, including his book Annals of Cricket and his role as assistant secretary.
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South Australlia
New South Wales
Bydhey Om Mountay
Rew South Wales
Tur Dowbh
W. W. Read
W. W
M. Read
W.W. Real
Surrey County Cricket Club
CERALDTON v. NORTHAMPTON cricket match summary
Northampton captain Tosken won the toss and chose to bat on a hot day at Northampton. Burke, Chick, and Moustaka starred for the visitors while Reid and Overhen led a five-wicket burst to push Geraldton to 158. Strong batting from Mawstaka and Reid kept the home side in contention as Drew and Rett bowled well for the locals.
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T. J. Brown
Geralden
Tosken
Burke
Chick
Guerheu
Rett
Eine Cmek
Shane
Reid
Qverhen
Rhchi
Vistors
Mawstaka
Stoken Kent
Dnnines
Reid Art Stokes
Trontiers
Arant
Belvine
Turk
Brand
Officials warned over lax postal duties at Mt Erin
In Mt Erin on January 7 a note signed Youry ele from the Mt Erin Selector critiques postal department officials. It claims pardoned officials receive high salaries and fail to perform duties, serving as a warning about potential serious trouble ahead.
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Postal Department
Ele
Sacrifice of Farming Products and Insurance Fight
A letter to readers urges farmers to accept low prices amid disasters like the San Francisco quake. The American Superior Court upheld insurers denying liability, arguing the city policy must be paid. The writer laments the squeeze on farmers facing costs, hay, and labor with minimal credit remaining.
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American Superior Court
Williams
City Insurance Company
San Francisco
Steamer City of Panama Missing Passengers and Crew
The City of Panama steamer, reported wrecked near California, left seventy passengers and thirty crew missing after a Mexican revival advisory. A cable from the Pacific Mail Company notes the peril, with rescue and confirmation efforts ongoing.
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London
Mexico
Pacific Mall Co
City of Panama
Mail Company
Pecasters
California
Correspondence on Carelessness in Geraldton Mail Sorting
A letter to the editor complains of negligent mail handling at the Geraldton post office. Residents Necra Tarra and Erin report mail delayed or misrouted to fast Chapman Nabawah Narra Tarra. One person with the same name has mail left at three locations. The writer urges action to curb this careless distribution.
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Necra Tarra
Erin
Geraldton
Submarine Earthquake Triggers Tidal Waves Off Ceylon
Latest cables report a great submarine disturbance near Ceylon three hours after a seismograph at Jaihach noted activity. The waves resembled those from Krakatoa events, with a government astronomer noting alignment with Perth Observatory data.
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London
Jaihach
Ceylon
Krakatoa
Straits of Sunita
Perth
Conk
Perth Observatory
Lal
Japan and America Education Rift Deepens
The Times reports growing Japanese resentment over U S actions in education affairs in San Francisco. The Board of Education move is blamed for straining traditional ties between Japan and the United States.
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Lamon
Tueviay
Times
Japan
San Francisco
Tt Ais
Board of Education
United States
Ruling's Wins Highlight Asent Meeting Turf Action
Rulinek rode in every mat race over four days at the Asent meeting, winning six first places, two seconds and three thirds, with eleven placings. Lewis had three firsts and two seconds, Burns three wins, two seconds and one upset. Controversy erupts as Subtay Times editor debates damages with monarch claimants. The Caarnvitel inquiry was adjourned again to night, with Green Mountain and Enchanteer on the agenda. Many riders return via RMS Monvalia from Fremantle to Adelaide. Metvorite eyes Perth Pelimont and the Trial Stakes, carrying weight.
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Lewis
Ant Rive Maplaces
Burns
Connolly
Simday Lant
Hos
Caarnvitel
Green Mountain
Heine Paxmermers
Monvalia
Fremantle
Aiselaide
Anther
Nick
Metvorite
Perth
Pelimont
Discovery of ochre by government analyst noted as pure war-paint source
Perth morning report details a government analyst confirming ochre samples from Kundip as pure and suitable for Aboriginal war-paint. Surveyors map seven miles toward Hopetoun on the railway edge, while a separate local crime note mentions a woman remanded after a daytime assault amid New Year’s observances.
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Arnpire Chen
Hopetoun
Chinese Plague Steamer Crawley Lands Over Capacity
This morning in London the steamer Crawley arrived at Durban with 2129 Chinese aboard, far exceeding the licensed capacity of 1000. Authorities report the overstay prompts regulatory questions and potential action.
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Crawley
London
Durban
Moroccan Trouble Rumored Raisali Capture
Telegrams from Morocco claim Raisali has been captured with a mountain tribe he sought refuge with. Obituary notes the death of W. W. Read, a renowned Surrey amateur cricketer, reported by a Western Australian correspondent. The letter critiques MPs' salaries and their use for parliamentary duties.
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London
Morocco
Raisali
Victoria Horrible Burning Fatality In Melbourne
A Melbourne report recalls a woman dying after her dress caught fire while being supervised. Annie Emorkin was fatally burned, hospitalized, and died shortly after rescue. The incident follows also a shipmasters fine for hospitality and other court actions in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Annie Emorkin
Fry
Fire on the Netherton risks 50 000 kerosene cases
A cable from Spe matta ff i4e indicates the steamer Netherton caught fire at Aroe Bay while toasting kerosene. Most of the ship is believed damaged and fears are entertained it will be totally destroyed. The incident occurred this morning near Sydney in New South Wales.
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Sydney
Spematta Ff
Netherton
Aroe Bay
Writ Served In Libel Suit Over Sunday Times Open Letter
Legal action filed by Messrs Northmore and Laikin on behalf of Mr PA Connolly against the Sunday Times for alleged content in an open letter. Smith and Laven accepted service and provided a retainer to ROS Haynes KC for the defendants. Also notes the departure of the warships Challenger Encounter and Powerful from Fremantle en route to naval maneuvers with the New Zealand fleet under Governor Sir F Redland.
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Laikin
PA. Connolly
Hamaees
Toestar Aveniue
Challenger
Fremantle
Singapore
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F. Redland
Powertel
Pebruai
Rabbits Shot at Kalamunda Sparks Skepticism
Perth reports a claim of rabbits being shot at Kalamunda near Narrogin Rim, with Agricultural Department official Alexander Crawford and Weir doubting the report. In King’s Park the board weighs more promises as Gregory considers increased grants. An inquest into the death of Lot Yeoman at Karekaratta station returns accidental death verdict. Fresh Air League notes first child contingent to return on the 11th and a second to leave Cue next Monday with 24 of who sought seats.
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Fuening
Alexander Crawford
Arricultural Department
Hhr
Kalamuna
Merars
Crawford
Weir
Kalimiinda
Narren Raine
Fresh Air League
Nav Dawn
Receml
Turbulent Perth era notes and ship news
A jumbled summary notes strikes on government works, tropical diseases, and a gunboat movement from Fremantle to Singapore. It recalls political tensions, mining words, a fatal tree fall, racing investments, and local figures including Marie, Gerald Brownt, and W. J. Pascoe visiting Geraldton.
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Anil Aay
Fremantle
Singapore
Governne Cedford
Paworin
Fredprich Evtuene le
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