West Australian Day plans and crowds for celebrations
Preparations for West Australian Day events proceed with a busy program across Friday and Saturday. A committee meeting will outline the campaign, Teddy Weare will perform at Warish Hall, and a Dominoes show is planned in the Town Hall Mall. A children’s dress parade, a procession, races, games, and an afternoon lawn fête with numerous stalls and prizes are listed alongside various entertainments and a charity auction in the evening.
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Gallipoli
Pune
Pant
Teddy
Warish Hall
Towa
Weynhir
Gostat Ue
Hallywill Aiatel
Marshal Monget
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Keeawthabie Mawibie Hall
Narngulu school fete and poetry readings entertain town
A Narngulu event at the Narngulu School fete featured pupils and teachers performing poems and recitations. Misses Viel Teaver and Folens presented pieces while Mr Kempton Quasar and others delivered readings. Tea refreshments were provided by local ladies as residents enjoyed the program.
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Stury
He Narneul
Sotto
Menlanes
Demir
Geerath
Unacer
Stetterstt
Ling
Chon
Gould
Hewsor
Ali
Sven
Viel
Teaver
Folens
Kim
Serbia Mobilizes Huge Force for Belgrade Assault
Europe at war reports 230000 Serbian troops ready to strike Austrians with British French and Russian artillery backing Belgrade while German efforts shift to the Eastern Front Namur defense strengthens as Gallipoli hosts Allied ships aiding land forces Sir Conan Doyle endorses breastplates amid war incidents Turkish troops seek peace and firing-line battles draw German reprisals further German piracy and American ship torpedoing ripple through the Atlantic America wobbles in tactics.
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Serbia
Belgrade
War News Cables Report Frontline Struggles Across Europe
Latest dispatches describe German fortifications around Namur and Namur front lines. Allied bombardments target coastal and inland positions while troops maneuver from the western front toward the east. Prisoners and shifting positions indicate ongoing, desperate combat across occupied territories with supply shortages and heavy losses reported.
World War II era European front reports and rumors
The dispatches describe Belgrade stationed artillery and German advances toward the Baltic provinces. It notes airship deterrence claims, Allied naval actions, and a spotlight on figures like Sir Kelly and Conan Doyle in London coverage.
Toll of War Figures Reported in House Debate
In a House of Commons session on June 27, announced military losses by theatre and nation. Britain and allied forces list casualties across naval, army, and air units with peacetime numbers and killed, reflecting heavy tolls from the Dardanelles and artha fronts.
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London
House of Comings
Mtr
Ase
Rae
Tomake
France
Ashierrs
Dardanelles
Orcers
Paris
Suly
Ar-theatres
Germap South
House of Commons
Cos
Me Runciman
Hoard of
Trate
William Tons
British and German War News From London and Chatalar
A London dispatch reports on German demands and Allied responses over the July 27 ultimatum, a near miss that saved a large merchant fleet, and Turkish officer executions at Chatalar. Other items note a German submarine sinking the Leander Maw near Kirkwall, coal strike impacts, and the Michelin prize for destroying Zeppelins.
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London
Kirkwall
Scottish Territorials Rally Amid Turbulent Battle Echoes
A fragmented report describes the Scottish Territorials in a fierce engagement with Turkish trenches. The text evokes cheering crowds and a sense of weary endurance as the forces press toward the conclusion of the action.
Most Expensive Town Geraldton Rises in State Costs
Wombat notes Geraldton as the costliest town in the state, with prices rising 17.8 percent over the past year, while Kalgoorlie's prices grew 9.5 percent. Kalgoorlie is 375 miles from Fremantle and cheaper to live, yet suffers heavy railway freight. Geraldton benefits from proximity to production and cheaper freight, raising concerns over profiteering and bread costs amid drought and war.
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Wombat
Kuibby
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Fremantle
Unclear Northampton Harbor Notes and Local Death Report
Fragments describe Northampton harbor life with yachting and fishing talk and town officials. A death in bed at Haddera Street is attributed to heart failure after a post mortem by Dr Boyd. Additional notes mention recruits leaving for Perth and wartime enlistment, along with local weather and minor public notices.
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SWS
Umkes Auccess
Harbor ‘Trust
Jook
Charles Rose
Raytronder
Boyd
Baddera
Northampton
Perth
Swanhood
Trent
King's Mall
War fatigue grows as Constantinople notes bitterness
A former shipyard worker in Constantinople reports warship repairs ending due to fuel and ammunition shortages. Germans blamed for shortages. Turkish hostility toward Germany rises after a recent large clash. Authorities begin wholesale arms confiscation as Dardanelles forts limit short supply per gang.
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Cupeniemges
Whiel
Uelib
Dardanelles
Turbulent Gallipoli Campaign Amid Levanter Sandstorms
A Router's correspondent chronicles patrols and fighting on the Gallipoli Peninsula in July, noting harsh weather with Levanter winds and sandstorms. The Turks push high explosives and bombardments while Allied lines strain under interior fatigue and mounting pressure.
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Lon Iwin
Uly
Gallipoli
Tyne
Mullewa Farmers Hold July Meeting Discuss Politics and Growth
The Mullewa Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association met in the Town Hall with 28 members and about 20 visitors. Harry Carson spoke on the political scene, while subscriptions for West Australian Day promise a strong district showing. Crops advance, vegetation thrives in warm weather, and a pest problem along the railway line raises calls for joint action with railway authorities.
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Shily
Mullewa
Farmers' and Settlers’ Association
Indy
Ton
Harry Carson
M-L.c
Country Party
Australia Mourns War Verse From S W Cusack 1915
A reader letter from S W Cusack Perth May 7 1915 laments the dearth of worthy war verse in public journals and salutes the Australian sacrifices in World War I. The poem honors patriotism, mourns the fallen, and asserts Australia will remain by Britain's side despite bloodshed and hardship.
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Sydney Mail
Ultime
8. W. Cusack
Australia
Britain
S. W. Cusaen
Perth
Peps Regularly The Best Cough and Cold Remedy
The advertisement promotes Peps as a safe, pleasant remedy for coughs chest infections and bronchitis for all ages. It claims prevention against winds dust and contagious colds and stresses use at night for restful sleep. It notes Peps are sold by chemists and stores at 14 or ts a box.
Local Notables See Departure for Frontline Service
Mr Ry E. Disler a late popular WA official leaves Carnarvon aboard the Minderon arriving in port yesterday and heads to Blackboy for front line service. MLC Most Fe Cars and Dr Cunningham depart Perth to attend Parliament opening. Ms St Loreman Greenough travels to Blackboy Hill. A large gathering at Wal-away Hotel carried toasts and well wishes for the occasion.
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Hauk
Gemldtos
Carnatvon
Minderon
Port Yester
Blackhoy
Most
Cunnningham
Perth
Bey
Pharettotorm
Notable Events in Western Australia History
Notable events from early Western Australia history include the formation of the best Agricultural Society in 18M, major storms and floods along the Swan River, revenue and public expenditure figures for WAL and Geraldton, land grants and Crown involvement, population data for Perth in 1837, and details on early WA imports and labor wages. The piece also covers the old Legislative Council discussions on Crown land vesting, early gold prospecting efforts, and notes on population and land ownership in the Swan River colony.
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Charles Crows
Greenougs
Lewin
Linds
Torlly
Jessian San
Victoria
Fremantle
Cutt
Parry
Champion Bay
R. Murchison
Gots Heuring
Seatlee
Perth
Ttn
Muretsay
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