Patriotic Sport Sparks Debate At WATC Meeting
The Daily News reports at the WATC annual gathering Mr Brenman challenged the chairman during discussion. A proposed donation to the Belgian Fund is noted along with mention of Brisbane, Doncaster stake money, and the QTC. The piece highlights a contrast in Australian charity emphasis and Wren’s perceived generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Toot Watc
Brenman
Wrent
Ween
Garlin
Doncaster
Monty
Sydney
Brisbane
QTC
Pat- Hatic
Australia
Wren
Visit of Authorities Creates Prewegs Social in Mt Magnet
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mr MB Trox and Mrs Troy visited Mt Magnet staying at a welcome social. Officials Hanky and Lats plan to depart by evening train for Herth to attend a conference. They expect to return to Geraldton in about ten days.
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Legislative Assembly
MB Trox
Magnet
Troy
Murchison
Mt. Magnet
Ould Mille
Mir Agricultura
Hanky
UL Salon
Herth
Hoth
Geraldton
Cabinet to appoint new minister amid weather concerns
Telegrams report the Commonwealth cabinet discussing the appointment of a new minister tied to weather conditions and potential impacts on supply. The piece notes the ongoing federal deliberations and the lobbying around maintaining governance during a changing climate.
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Commonwealth
Prowike KE
Keely
Premier sues for slander over attack on Vaughan
Adelaide June 17 The Premver Mel Vaughan filed a writ against Mr A T Peake for slander. Damages not yet fixed. The alleged slander centers on a report of a speech by Mr Heckert Strathalbin containing remarks about finding men in power allied with Germans and Vaughans and a college.
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Adelaide
Mel Vaughan
A. T. Peake
Wan
Heckert Strathalbin
Vaughans
Gersuyan
British Markets report from London trading floor
London market notes show muted activity with no price changes except Indian shipments awaiting full delivery. Rates for staples including iron, lead, silver, and wheat are quoted with forward and spot figures, while several items indicate limited or steady demand.
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London
New Federal Buildings for Geraldton Planned
A proposal from the Department of Home Affairs seeks to erect a seven-building complex at Geraldton to house several Commonwealth departments. A sketch plan is under consideration and would address improved bend facilities at the port town as part of a broader strategy. The correspondence, dated Melbourne and Western Australia, references support from officials and ongoing discussion in Parliament.
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Overton
Trailers! Association
Tetattaif
Gergers
Sula
Geraldton
Dampier
Miloune of Representatives
Melbourne
Overheu
Tra Ety
Siti
Department of Home Amis
Geraldtem
Tome Atates
Hariljies
Oxfam
Geraldinn
Avera
Eeven
Everal
West Meehibald
Gregory
Federal Parliament House
European War Headlines From Front Pages
France and Belgium face German machine gun fire halting British advances near La Basse while Dixmude and Nieuwpoort see stiff fighting. German attacks on captured trenches are repulsed with heavy losses. Austro-Italian fighting continues as Italians rout and capture prisoners. Russia reports intensified campaigns on the San with heavy reinforcements. Dardanelles action ongoing as Fortieth West Australian casualty list records heavy deaths.
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France
Belgium
la Basse
Dixmude and
Neuport
Franco Belgium Front Battles reported by Daily Mail
London broadcasts report German machine gun interference halting a British advance near La Basse and heavy artillery actions on the Dixmende Essen and Ypres fronts. Messages from Sir John French note limited gains and German counterattacks with heavy losses, while Austro Italian and Russian fronts show ongoing combat and reinforcements amid a broad theatre of war.
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London
Daily Mail
Rotterdam
la Basse
Sir John French
Festubert
Hope
The Dardanelles Roll of Honor West Australians
The latest pulse shed list lists Killed in Action and Wounded personnel from Western Australia. Names include Corporal L Larter Private I McNww Private A Lawn Private J Mactutte Private T Stokes Private D J Simcuck Leigh W Thompson Private A G Whittle Private I A Alley Private 1 Kulley Private E A Bignett Private J Edwards Private FV Unit J P Hocking Private E V A Lavenon Lance Corporal W Secombe Lance-Corporal Thowpsut Private Weaver Sergeant W W Allen Lance Corporal P Andrews Lance Corporal W Flair Lance Corporal P A Chayden Corporal I E Danes Private luck Private Vowiges Private B J King Wounded include Quartermaster-Serjeant A Me Alloan Sergeant KM Pargubacson Sergeant FG Tortan Sergeant W Harper Private S K Tate Private Douglas Private G W Caporn Private F L Prentice Private J S Tienes Private Hebiton Private R O Vann Private TF Quality Private Willtime Private Rohl LWarth or similar.
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L. Larter
Uy Prien
Lawn
J. Mactutte
A Paine
Stokes
D. J. Simcuck
Leigh W. Thompson
A. G. Whittle
I. A. Alley
Kulley
E. A. Bignett
Crewar
J Edwards
J.P. Hocking
B.J. King
Alloan
Pargubacson
Tortan
W._ Uarper
K. Tate
Douglas
G. W. Caporn
FL 8
Prentice
JS. Tienes
Hebiton
Lawihart
Bette
Late Wires. Submarine raid at morn sinks ships
A Home telegram reports a British submarine reached Constantinople and sank two pinnacles and a large steamer near the ddeniurn while forts and escort vessels faced the attack. the submarine was not hit. Another successful submarine exploit reported sinking transports and troops and crew drowned near the Narrows with two gunboats escorting the troopship.
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London
Home States
Constantinople
Aetegram
Athens
Tos
Heron Nagara
Glasgow front line workers demand no stoppage of work
In Glasgow workers report shells and more shells seen in the trenches and urge no work stoppage. In the House of Commons Lloyd George and Lord Kitchener meet to consult on utilizing science and invention to best employ chemical, mechanical, and other resources for the war effort.
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Glasgow
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Lord Kitchener
Tenfold Rise in British War Air Capabilities
In the House of Commons Sir H H Tennant states that Great Britain has seen a tenfold increase in aircraft and a fivefold rise in personnel. Eleven pilot schools now train about 300 students. No shortage of high explosive bombs since February. supply and reserve are ample. War Office plans possible super airships similar to Russian designs.
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London
Howe of Commons
Hh. J. Tennant
Great Bartwin
War Office
Russia
Greek General Elections and Allied War Stance
In Athens the general elections yielded 744 seats for Venezelos and government supporters plus 24 seats for opposition. Venezelos said he would not join a new Cabinet before the European war. he aligned with the Entente, arguing Greece shares Mediterranean interests. A June 17 note reports an amination worker sentencing for shell production while Zeppelin raid casualties and wreckage updates reach London and Amsterdam.
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Athens
Hung
Venezelos
M. Venezelou
Greece
Mediterranean
Pie
Raid on Karlsruhe Report From Berlin Amsterdam
Telegram from Berlin says five of MMiles aviators bombarded Karlsruhe for 15 minutes with civilian deaths and multiple injuries. Another report claims M. Vins airmen attacked over Karlsruhe, damaging near the castle where a bomb hit the fortress. German account notes casualties and a German warplane downing one enemy aircraft. Objective cited as large railway works at Karlambe and nearby artillery depot and barracks.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Mmlies
Karlsruhe
M. Vins
Tor
Staid
Wis
Elutus O
Mhese
Snbos
Karlambe
Smuggling Ring Disrupted Near Tor Turkes rail lines
In a Gulf area report authorities halted a train near Tor Turkes amid evidence of smuggling shells and gas plant components. Items allegedly traced to German Austrian couriers included war material and apparatus for dispersing poisonous gas, with shells noted as part of the illicit cargo. A separate fatal accident occurred when a stone fell on a man named Paill, causing a deadly chest injury.
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Ottine
Bucharest
Rewnuttan
Tor Turkes
Clatsinl
Turkey
Red Cross
Alexe
Geraldton Football Seeks Record Crowds and Matches
The Football Association plans to play the Wire Brigady-Stovers match after rain delayed last Saturday and tomorrow’s Railways versus Rosery game aims to attract a record crowd. Laurie Stone gains clearance to Cue Workers and Midlands Junction Club eyes end-of-season visit. fees will bring money to town as many footballers serve King and country. The Association seeks a full roster of senior and junior players, with notices sent to Mr and Mrs Whittle and Mr and Mrs Thompson.
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Football Association
Brigady—Stovers
Railways
Rosery
Laurie Stone
Geraldton
Midland Junction
Midlands
Perth
Wit
Association
SENLOR ASSOCLA ION Railways team named to represent
The article lists a large group of names from various clubs and towns, naming individuals such as Hh, Po Toles G, Wilwme Hope E. Kandel tt, Cn Waid, A. Howell, W. Stukes, EB Giruessler, E Fatheis, C.D. Mendecrutt, Iby, BT, Bewuse, and others. It notes a forthcoming tasting event and mentions several associated figures and stations, indicating a regional representation for a railway association event.
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Ji ‘Weirsuntell
Sxsmost
The
Railways
Tron
Ae Fultone Hh
Po Toles
Hope E. Kandel
Cn Waid
A. Howell
W. Stukes
Naltur
EB Giruessler
E Fatheis
C.D. Mendecrutt
Iby
Bewuse
W. Forrest
Edwarts
Anilray
Mondowcrott
Fd. King
Paces
Morgan
Marsh Hyde Bunmett
Junior Association Picks Rovers Opponent Tomorrow
The Junior Association announces the prospective Rovers lineup to face Railways, led by captain D Nelly with vice captain L Shepheart and multiple listed players. Emergencies include Bobridge Holmes Grosqseler Roy Don as the Railways are represented by O Byerne Cenpil and Keating with a wide roster.
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Rovers
Railways
D. Nelly
L. Shepheart
T. J. Dunn
Waldeck
E- Kentsey Perry
CP. Musgrova
W. Assen
T. Tit For
Woods
P. Worthington
W. H. Cantelo
H. Fitzgerald
W. Webb
T. Brede
J. McGilveay
W. Watson
Litton, Amith
Hy Lowe
British Association Names Rangers Supportists Rosters
The team to represent the Rangers in their match against Thistle will be chosen from a list including White Evatt Burrows Stewart Hancock Ockerby Hancock Cooper Eddon Pavel Sia Constanting Pemaine Tastle Fru Pomglan Tei Andrews Taylor Whitney Kidd Chambers Stone Chilton Pt Favage Exnert Carey Clark Lipyle Moon.
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Rangers
Thistle
Morrow
White
Evatt
Burrows
Stewart E. Hancock
Ockerby
WA history notes and colonial era events fragment
A fragmented, readable excerpt recounts Western Australia milestones from early exploration to railway talk, noting Geraldton and Geraldine mines, first pigehead export, and colonial governance actions. It includes weathered references to explorers Cray and Gregory, and a volatile public scene about water rates and a Chinese resident’s protest, with sparse dates and place names.
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Proboy
Co & & Wopper
Gregory
Pile Gerald
Kobijawana
Geraldton-Northampton
Geraldine
Murchison Fuer
Upper Chapman Boat Board Meeting Minutes and Decisions
A rough record of the Upper Chapman Boat Board meeting held at the board's office on Monday. The discussion covered water supply, well repairs, tender openings for metallings, and future plans. Key individuals mentioned include Messrs. Smith and Lane, with decisions on extending notices and continuing water delivery questions.
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Nansou
Mrnday
Dade Vt
Messrs
Chas
Murphystone
Ted Dill
Eitentine
Inal
Water Supply Department
Chikagee
Geraldall
Pridde
General Businons
Board of Health
Gas in the Stomach Is Dangerous Notice
An old medical notice warns that gas in the stomach harms health, urging use of magnesia after meals to neutralise acidity and stop fermentation. It stresses asking for the assured form prescribed by physicians and notes magnesia available as powder or tablets from chemists.
Monster Bargains at Bean's in Velvet and Coat Lines
A vintage Bean's department store listing details deep discounts across hats coats raincoats and women’s wear. It highlights velvet hats with colored bands priced to clear and a range of ready to wear felt hats coats sample coats and one piece garments with military collar belts and navy serge options. The ad promises special prices on underclothing gowns sweaters and various accessories while touting plentiful assortments in women’s and maids wear.
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Mellin
Simmartts
In Memoriam Pink Top Died Nobly Leading Charge
An oblique wartime tribute recalls Pink Top who led Australian troops and died in action near Fairfield. The piece honors his courage and memory, noting his leadership among officers and his noble death in battle.
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Feilford
Funeral Director Portrait Recalled For Dementia Allegations
An obituary style notice describes a funeral director associated with allegations of senility and questionable conduct. Surviving relatives and witnesses are listed, with references to long-time staff and a dubious health remedy called Great Peppermint Cure mentioned in the surrounding text.
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Hisines
Harold Thutines
Ant
Federal Parliament
Expremier
British Markets
Porehildren
Dardanelles
Day
Tire Dexminde-Nel Port Jront
ETON
Bruges
Essen
Dixmnde
SI Jon Preschus Revort
Repoict
Joiner Sane
Mewr Cartie
Teoma
API Jat Monteners
Vera
San
Lemberg
Lan Caulry
Vetroghat
Wunlyne
Shavali
Nient
Vrrasnynt
Tiéstenitra
Struts
the Roll of Honor
Fortifth
Werth
Horldons
Almiority Gb
Weardmore
AIM
Chemistry
Britain
Imnation
Tatties Marshall
Cline
Admiralty
Krore
Germany
Sammy Sik
Tim
Association Notes
Whittle
Thompson
Seenetary
Ncent
Renvmont
Dardan Oils
Uhuur
Railway
Roy Thomson
Rover
Senlor Assocla
British Association
Boan Bros., Universal Providers
Wellington and
Murray Streets
W.A
Tive
Joey Nontirnew
Fiom Public Records
Verus
J. S. Roe
Sir George Cray
Sharks Bay
Bowen
Sewi
Arrowsmith
Survesory
Erik
Jehison
Governor Fitzgerald
A.C. Gregory
Rabijawannis
Northmpton
Geraldon
Wel
Ja Isu
WA. Bank
Pinjarrat
Elis
Thaint
Nes Jhareesines
Stu Star
Phace
Abe South Beach
Keesmantle
West
Murray
Mrs His Vins
Cali
Hong Kong
Bullterky Fund
Upleesii
Ginetan
Euler Penn
LPR
Uecker
Treuthitess
Leysie
We Marine Verrier
Upper Chapman Boat Board
Ommeny
Bean’s
Underulophing and
Tulken
Vorsey
Guy
Worcester
Bonningtons
Shep-Shearin
Maghire
Securah
Csliane
Deo P
Harris Scarfe
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