Disaster at sea leaves 1000 dead after collision
The collision between the liner Eeprom of Ireland and the Storstad in fog near Rimouski caused 1,002 deaths with 385 saved. Survivors reached Quebec by train amid cold and shock. Notables aboard included actor Lawrence Irving and Sir Henry Meton Karr. the Storstad failed to beach and the tragedy prompted inquiries.
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Ireland
Ttia Row
Express of Ireland
Lawrence Irving
Bloomfield
Auckland
Henry Meton Karr
Comsatasioner
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Rimouski
Quebec
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Iled
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Temperance Act Opens Hotels At 10 Morning In London
London May 81 The Scottish Temperance Act prohibits hotel openings before 10 am. Workers protest the breakfast hour restriction and demand postponement past 10 am. Many laborers plan to resume work after the breakfast hour, delaying entry to hotels.
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London
Opereton
Hunereda
Correspondence to the Editor on a local scandal and misstatements
The letter laments a scandalous misstatement and questions who authored it and why they misled readers. It notes delays in reaching the editor and mentions two sons and instructions to publish or withhold a response, seeking clarity on accountability.
Pindar Race Club Announces Multiple Handicap Races
Race card listing weights and entrants for the Pindar Race Club meeting. Details show entries across WURARGA HANDICAP FLYING HANDICAP and MERCHTRON MILE with horses such as Fusil Maid Sealey Bob Mittent and Good Tura. Officials and weights appear for events including the FINDAR HANDICAP and ALAIN HANDICAP with several entries like Getyen Badslade and Wonsadar.
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A. K. Grant
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Strachen
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W. Strachan
Riley
MatPherson
G. A. Mattiews
BOS Ao
AWAIN
Sesbir
Federal Nets Return to Date In Melbourne May 31
Federal Treasury return shows up to May 27 there were 3,832,042 Commonwealth notes in circulation valued at £9,672,597. Gold held at the Commonwealth Treasury and reserve totals £1,205,506.
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Melbourne
Federal Treasury
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Trench & Reserve Ageimm
Iawne
Lewis Defeats McCoy in 20-Round London Bout
May 31 report from Sydney states Lewis of England won on points after 20 rounds at the Stadium on Saturday night over Australian lightweight McCoy. Both boxers were clever, but Lewis’s speed baffled McCoy. Saylor was to have fought Lewis but withdrew due to a breakdown.
State Finance May Transactions Excess of Expenditure Over Revenue
Perth reports May financial returns showing revenue of 417,802 pounds against 401,838 for May last year. Expenditure totals 448,2619 pounds versus 128,477 previously. The excess of expenditure over revenue is 34,817 pounds, raising the accumulated deficit from 492,081 to 537,098 pounds by month end.
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Perth
Railway V Brigade Thrilling Win At Recreation Reserve
Railways defeat Brigade in a high tempo match marked by strong Railway combination and fast ball movement. Key players include Brontnall Whaler Daweon McGilvray Rhodoreda Meadowcroft Savith Ablet Clarke for Railways and Puddy Smith Warding Trans Tetlow Minkor Townshend for Brigade. final score Railways 9 goals 1 behind to 5 behinds.
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J. Hausen
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Shepheard
Thoman
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Gosla
Powell
Honneed
Carthe
Whaler Pawson
McGilvray
Drentnall
Smith
Balf
Breatnart
Puddy
Name Thue
Cox
Teffways
Hinck
Windo Brigades
Carpenter
Rhodoreda
Mounier
Bennett
Raltwaye
Brontnall
Whaler Daweon
Aviation incident at Perth Oval ends in failed return
A. W. Jones attempted a 30 horsepower biplane exhibition at Perth Oval on Saturday afternoon. After delays mounting the plane, engine troubles forced him to descend at Belmont race course and he did not return.
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Perth
Perth Oval
A. W. Jones
Jones
Belmont Race Course
Subiaco Defeats Perth 13 0 in Perth Football Match
In Perth on Saturday Subiaco defeated Perth by 13 goals zero. Midland Junction triumphed 12 17 over Wentworth Parth with a large margin. A national political crisis looms in Melbourne as a likely double dissolution or Cook Ministry resignation is anticipated, potentially leading to elections by late August.
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Perth
Subiaco
Midland
Junction
Parth
Melbourne
Cook
Auugust
Friar Perfect wins the Adelaide City Handicap
In Adelaide on May 31 the Adelaide Racing Club's City Handicap ran as the main event. Friar Perfect won by one length with Warrain Jenason, Owlet, and Tedange among the early leaders. time 1:29 1/4. Dividends paid were £17 14s and £3 14s.
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Adelaide Racing Club
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Tedange
Warrain Jenason
Owlet
Warrain
Friar Portect
Thind
Prat
Anriolant
Imin
Hijectar
Owletinished
Rithain
Eltham
Fitham
Wasaaji
East Ubapmah footballers meet at Yangot Faru
A large East Ubapmah footballers meeting was held Tuesday evening led by G Warmaley and other officers. Sir Peter Saunders was named president with Fred Windell as vice president and Robt Surachan as whipper. A strong working committee was formed and plans announced for a Chariton party and dance on June 6 in Faust Chatman Fall, plus a huntsmen concert at Woods’ Greet Peppertaatnh Cure.
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East Ubapmah
Yangot Faru
Argely
G. Warmaley
Meera
W. M. Grant
A. E Brent
A. Vi. Fives
Peter Saunders
Fred Windell
Robt
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Jcne
Victoria District Children’s Day a Joyful Community Triumph
A long, lively report details the 38th annual Children’s Day in the Victoria District on May 2204. Mayor Kempton and Secretary Heltmann led efforts, with crowds lining Marine Terrace and a grand parade to the Recreation Ground. The piece praises the organizing committee, the weather, and the orderly, well-dressed children, noting the extensive preparations and the unanimous sense of local pride in a successful community event.
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Charlie Crowther
Ned Shenton
Tey Walker
Kempton
Fogg
Marine Terrace
Heltmann
Hix
Sam Elliott
Geraldton
Anmpire
Britlohor
Imperial Empire Day Parade Reflected In Geraldton
A fragmentary report recalls 1914 Empire celebrations in Geraldton. Local youths and families gathered for school displays and flagouts around the streets. Willie Moors, JP2 Heart, is noted as a principal port owner figure who allegedly lent decorations, though the text is unclear on details.
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Willie Moors
Central Province election outcome and reactions after vote
The Central Province election at Town Mall ended with Mr. Tarry Caron narrowly elected to the Legislative Council. Reactions from opponents W Hickey and Mr Fant praised orderly conduct and lamented declaration delays, noting electoral issues in town districts and the Country Party's staying power.
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Country Party
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Fragmented OCR: unclear names and events in note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places like Willins and Sandstone but lacks coherent context or complete actions. The readable bits do not establish a clear event, date, or outcome for a concise news item.
Upper Chapman Road Board election notes show ward results
Fragmented report lists ward by ward returns with several names unclear. Mentions chambers, electors, five to be elected in central wards, and candidates including Smith, Niemen, McCarinnw, and Nakor among others. Indicates mixed clear and garbled lines typical of OCR from a local election notice.
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Lun Warn
Sorin
Buchanan
Fost Peseine
Smith
Ieharit
Sontid
Masten
Baker
Market Reports Messrs Hitler Shentons Co report May market
Market reports indicate a continuing strong country market for store sheep as buyers struggle to absorb supply. City rivals report heavy sheep yarding and high prices for prime and heavy sheep, with medium and plain lots selling slowly. Lambs remain scarce but competitively bid, while pig yards show fair quality and late rates.
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Hitler
North Wremiptie
Porkers
Calgaty's Weekly Fat Stock Report Summary
Messen Dalenty and Co Ltd report cattle sales across country districts with strong demand for breeding stock. Rain affected some districts but the South West saw big yardings while Midland and East Goldfield districts still need rain. At Copley Siding, only a small yarding of cattle offered with keen competition for good quality stock. Sheep yardings were fair but prices fell for inferior lots.
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Messen Dalenty and Co., Ltd
Cate
Acrow
Calley
East Goldfielt
Copley
Toer’s Solace Under Shale Tree Promises Peppermint Cure
Fragmentary verses describe a scene beneath a shale tree where a remedy named Gral Peppermint Cure is offered to ease nerves and cold woes. The poem hints at collective agreement on soothing strains, though lines are garbled.
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Toer
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