Council Minutes Reflect Attendance Gaps and Administrative Delays
The council met with many absentees and two vacancies noted. Finances were discussed with accounts of £2 Wil passed. revenue and debt figures were reported at £219 and £1198 respectively. A misstatement about Urch’s seat led to apologies, and a decision on firefighter uniforms and a reception for Sir John Forrest was outlined with plans for a Town Hall gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tura
Rs. Grimich
Teriefini Veoh
Ureh
Fire Brigade
Kasten
Kl. Wallenaaksl
Comipetitore
Footeany
Staddon
Wimg
Special meeting of the board to discuss town opinion
A letter from De. Afnemornm is printed in another column. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the Board on Thursday evening to consider the opinion of the town.
State Teachers Worth Their Weight In Nation’s Future
A critique argues state schoolteachers, essential for shaping citizens, face low pay, poor social status, and harsh scrutiny. It praises their moral character and dedication despite meager wages, long training, and difficult home environments, urging appreciation and fair compensation as foundational for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hom
York
Commonwealth
Gas to Perth copies available at Mr Alert's News Agency
Copies of hi "RNPRESS" will be for sale at Mr Alert's News Agency located in Central Arcade between Wel Linton and Murray Streets, opposite the Railway Station. Not available from Mr Patterwin, P.O. Bankstall.
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Perth
Hle
Alert
Central Arcade
Wel Linton
Murray Streets
Pearly
Patterwin
P.O. Bankstall
Wild Parliamentary Debate on Mining Estimates
The State Assembly continued debate on mining estimates with a lengthy and heated discussion. Members clashed over figures and policy, while procedural moves and parliamentary tactics dominated the session.
Correspondence on Bay Bathing Arrangements and Signatures
A writer urges improved bathing facilities at the bay near Durlacher Street, noting unsafe shark activity and outdated amenities. The letter requests central, better provision for hats and changing rooms, and hints at broader public access improvements. The author also discusses attribution of a signature in a previous issue and defends a correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrench
Durlacher Street
Mr. Falitor
Pretoria Favorite Emerging as Imperial Capital Choice
The article argues Pretoria will likely be chosen as the capital of Federated South Africa, and discusses imperial representation in a four colony parliament. It cites a report proposing division of peerages among Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand to strengthen Empire bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fretoria
Federats South
Arica
Cauate
Canada
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Judge Blanchet’s suspected suicide noted in Canada trade piece
The Hon. Blanchet, a Superior Court judge since 1891, is reported to have committed suicide. A separate item notes Canada’s foreign trade for the last complete fiscal year at about £130,000,000, according to a cable from London. The dispatches address Canada’s record trade and the figures for the year.
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Blanchet
Lon Siashcons
Canada
Dominion
Two Boys Play With a Gun Turn Fatal
Telegram report from Sydney on a Wednesday accident where two boys handling an old firearm caused a gun to discharge. Parker was accidentally shot. Monet Faust was nearby as they were rehearsing with a gun, the bullet entering Parker’s shoulder and lodging in his back. Prosecution details unspecified.
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Sydney
Watham
Bas
Parker
Monet Faust
Ann Parker Reeset
Dheough
Man loses sight after flies attack during drinking spree
In Bunbury Kirra Jey Donnybronk, a man, reportedly drinking, was attacked by flies. He was moved in an ae phstable condition with eye damage described as severe. The incident occurred yesterday on a Rhinhuey road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Tunslay
Kirra Jey Donnybronk
Ron
Ami
Diphtheria Debate Over Swabs At Sunday School
The Local Board of Health reports strong support for mandatory throat swabs to prevent diphtheria. Despite public resistance, medical officials advocate universal swabbing for all children attending Sunday schools and other churches to curb infection.
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Board of Health
Heath Meer
de Maemorran
Rawr
Sundae Setioets
Iene Tefoen
Westoyan
Baler
Ube
Ubeita
Sant Frei
Abel Minaya
Ubch
Memorian
Hungerford
Church of England
Sobont
Macmorran
Murgeeford
Marmortan
Macmoevan
Tay
Railway Miss Fourteen Trucks Bolt Down Incline
Melbourne rail mishap on Saturday night as an incline between Transmeatows and Essenslan caused a guard’s van and fourteen trucks to descend a hill. The train gathered speed past Pascoe Vale before brakes finally stopped the descent, with officials and passengers relieved at the halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Rransmeatows
Essenslan
Fire at Horseman Causes Damage to Two Shops
A fire broke out Tuesday night in Norseman at the Boo Marche drapery and Edwards cycle depot. Firefighters attended quickly and saved portions of the buildings. The rear section of the Boo Marche was heavily damaged while Edwards premises and stock suffered slight damage. Total loss estimated around 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norseman
Aml Edwards Cycle Depot
Witter
Edwards
Jury List Revisions At Geraktum Courthouse
The Geraktum Courthouse jury revision resulted in 42 names struck and one new name added. Several listed residents were omitted while a subset of Geraldton country residents and local figures were represented among the newly named jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraktum
Victoria
Justies
Alan
Memare
Wyang
Ehusieman
Stenmfield
Namce
Ur Stone
Epamine
Stansfield
Geraldton
Dongarra
Mingmer
Arvin
Eada
Wullewa
Chapman
Giwn- Muh
J. Roland
Als
Grant
Druimond
B.J. Chad
Pose
W. Linthorne
Markenzio
G. Wonlhouse
W. Kapanh
Kupsoh
P. Murphy
W. Ritchio
Pucktey
F. Cridille
W. Wariin
W. J. Marchant
M. Moffuiness
P. Berry
O'Maley
W. Bone
I. Major
F. W. Smith
J Lander
Baker
Fs Kinley
Henry Pass
Alohn
Saomeers
E. Shields
J. Silcock
TR. Simpann
Thomas Wilen
Bengali agitators spark seized talking machines probe
Indian Affairs reports Bengali agitators using talking machines loaded with sensitive vernacular songs and utterances. Criminal Investigation Department has seized all such devices. Bengal Government orders the halt of sales and confiscation as they reveal widespread dispersion across Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Death of Ed Bristees at Bietermwiek Verdict of Accident
Melbourne report on Ed Bristees, a boy decapitated by a train near Bietermwiek. Evidence suggested a quarrel with his sister preceded his action. Coroner concluded he deliberately placed himself before the train but this was deemed accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ed Bristees
Bietermwiek
Talluntel
Gill
Alma
Bert
Minimum Wage on Railways Result of the Conference
Perth Wednesday report on a satisfactory arrangement between the Commissioner of Railways and employees. Adults to be paid 9s per day with conditions for coaching and porters. Permanent way workers to receive standard wages after a three month protationary period. Fortnight hours set. overtime to 1s 9d per hour after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Agitator Pushes Deportation of Indian Leader in Victoria Papers
A distorted clipping claims Victoria papers urged deportation of Hindu leader Taja Singh as a militant agitator. It portrays Singh as pressuring for removal of the Indian colony to a harsher land, with uncertain details and garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Victoria
Tritivh — Cohen
Hraiessr
Taja ‘Singh
India
Taja Singh
Wailing bin Se
Minas
Police Court Passes Mixed Sentences in Drunkenness Case
In a police court session Patrick Ills was fined and imprisoned for default on cab fare. Matthew Spruhm was discharged with a caution for drunkenness. Cornelius McAuliffe pleaded guilty to drunkenness, fined 28 Md and imprisoned 24 hours. John Mitchell faced three charges, pled guilty to drunkenness and got seven days. He was also sentenced to two months hard labor for habitual drunkenness and to seven months hard labor for recovering from jail. The arresting officer’s account differed and the bench ordered concurrent sentences.
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Patrick
Matthew Spruhm
Cornelius McAuliffe
Cab Iare
John Mitchell Approvel
Wye -Walehhouse
Hle
Wis
Hart Tube
Bridgetown Tragedy: Son Shoots Father in Financial Collapse
An inquest opened at Hakdeetown into the deaths of Colin and Donald Ross, a father and son once prosperous in Bridgetown. Police report that the son shot his father and then died by suicide. The tragedy followed financial disaster and debt related to the family swamp property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reenbushes
Colin
Donald Ross
Hakdeetown
Aljoneamet
Ross
Demald — Ross
Bridgetown
Market Report on Week Ending January 16
Mackenzie reports the week with large supplies of local water melons in Bridgetown and Darlington and ample vegetables. Prices realigned after Monday turnover. fruit and produce prices show varied movement with deals in melons, apples, grapes, figs, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FS. Mackenzie
Melvin
Bridgetown
Darlington
Yale
Saruidlay
Montroad Woollen Mills Face Dire Competition Threats
Reports allege the Montroad Woollen Mills, in operation for thirty years, suffer from intense competition. Director Herstal, a Yorkshireman, is cited as attempting to steer the company amid pressure from Brivis Mills entering the market.
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Montroad Woollen Mills
Jamage Lve
Herstal
Yorteshiremann
Avin Dhck
Whalte Jy
Brivis Wills Inter
Aril
South African Diamond Mine Output Report
A Premier Diamond Mine statement shows annual figures for the year ending October. It records valid diamonds produced around £1,547. stock on hand valued at £1,260. total value of stock at year end about £24,770. The sale during the year amounted to £1,104,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umpany
Saps
Johannesburg
Tellygran
Pal
London Wool Sales Advices Record Advances at Open
Henry Wills of Coport reports a London wool auction opening with notable advances. A cable from London notes gains across several lots, including strength around twenty percent for certain merinos and related fabrics. The message reflects robust demand as sales begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wills
Co. Eaport
Jay Ing
London
Erimey
Ennssherls i
Big profits elude farmers as grain prices stay slim
Amid market pressures farmers struggle to keep profits afloat. Traders report only small margins per ton for dig0 and wheat, with costs rising for manpower and supplies. Officials caution on volatile grain futures and encourage efficient fertilization with ABROLAOS GUAND.
Fertiliser Claims Boost for Crops and Sheep Feed
An advertorial note touts ABROLIOS GUANO as a superior fertiliser that raises crop yields and reduces drill wear. It promises lower costs and more feed for sheep after the craninal, with claimed superior analysis and performance beyond other guanos.
Early Australian wedding at Nayfawn church
A large Nayfawn ceremony united Mr. Morris Ahearn and Miss Mary Hyan of West Melbourne in a solemn church service conducted by Father Ryan. Relatives and friends filled the church for the nuptials followed by a reception at Mr. Ryan's residence in Turla cher. The Bishop lauded the couple’s faith and noted the growing Catholic community in Geraldton.
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Nayler
Morris Ahearn
Nayfawn
Mary Hyan
West Melbourne
Abelor
Tyas
Mt. Morgan
Father Ryan
Tia
Pariah
Morrans
Michael Ryan
Ryan
Father O'Malley
Jareline le Wentting
Turlacher
Dojeuner
Mont Lely Pethane
Kelly
Ile
Peiler
Mtr. Aliearm
Lardahip
Curch
Anes
Abou
Abram
J. J. Ryan
NM. Ryan
Yun
Br. Kelly
Noelie
Hix Lorem
MK Priesin
Boek
Geraldton
M. Drew
O'Malley
Gerwkt von
Plucky Rescue Fails as Home Fire Claims Life
A fire at Mt Sir Samuel on Weelarwtay kills a man named Lame after a dramatic bout of trying to rescue him. A rescuer narrowly escapes, dragged by flames as onlookers hear screams and attempt to intervene. The column also notes Mr W J Finn promoting Geraldian hotel attractions and Isle boat views with praised accommodations at Gielen Vale Hotel.
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Kakgoortik
Tereday
Sir Samuel
Weelarwtay
Benkroot
Howe
Owen Williams
Rich
Ralhurat
W. J. Finn
Gielena Vale Westel
Geraldian
Gielen Vale
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Imate
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Market Report
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