Lunatic Escapes From Perth Public Hospital Ward
A patient escaped from the Perth Public Hospital mental ward by breaking a wooden shutter and scaling a high wall topped with barbed wire. Clad only in pajamas, he fled into Wellington Street where a passing fireman pursued and helped secure him. He was returned to the institution and later moved to Claremont Hospital.
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Perth
Wellington Strees
Central Brigade
Wellington Street
Moore Street
Bach
Wffence
Claremont Hospital
Fremantle Gaol Sensation Recounts Jail Escape Plot
In Fremantle Prison a raid by Russian prisoner Feldham and associate O’Halloran aims to break free during weekend rounds. Warder attacked, revolver seized, guards respond. both prisoners recaptured. Feldman, O’Halloran had prior escape bids and robbery convictions. double cell locks suspected in the incident.
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John Feldham
Edward O'Hare Jovan
Fremantle
Ammed ‘Zad
Siter
Wisdom
O'Halloran
Feldhem
Taylor
Eal
Deal
Johnson
Feldman
Read
Criminal Court
North Fremantle
Libery
Perth
Almoat
Sit by the window as rain falls and a child recalls medicine
A fragmented plea from a child to a mother about watching rain and seeking relief from croup with Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. The garbled text recalls old medicine advertising language and a motherly scene. The reference to "bonzer medicine" suggests early 20th century vernacular and product branding.
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Andy
Exrunss agitation spurred Crown Lands policy shift long ago
The piece lauds the Exrunss for championing Crown Lands reform, noting decades of opposition but asserting the region's development owes much to their persistent advocacy. It praises the paper’s growing readership, warns of strict arrears enforcement, and promises quarterly subscriber roll pruning to fund operations.
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Neatherrews
Market Reports from Mesore Dalgety and Co Ltd
Market outlook notes strong next market with 650 cattle and heavy sheep yarding from Murchison forthcoming. Cattle prices steady to high with good quality bullocks and cows priced up to £19 28s 6d for fat stock. Sheep and lambs quoted by region with best wethers 28s to 31s 8d, hoggets 20s to 42s, suckers 17s to 20s 1d. Mullews sale held 18th inst yielded 3,244 wethers. turnout fair, buyers from Murchison Geraldton and agricultur al areas represented. Sale postponed to next week with more sheep expected.
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Mesore, Dalgety Ang Co. Ltd
Mindeep
Murchison
Meekathar- Ta
Laturchison Wethers
Varda
Dairy Creek Pastoral Co
Carnarvon
Geraldton
Henry Sain
Hean’s Home Remedy Promoted For Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touts Heanzo as a home treatment for asthma bronchitis colds influenza and sore throats. It claims a pint can be made at home by adding Hean’s to warm water and sugar per directions. It also promotes Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts for growing girls with prices listed and availability at chemists and stores.
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Heenzo
Hean's
Thentone
Hean
Wise Directories publish Western Australia State guide
Wise and Co. publish a up to date Western Australia Directory covering a vast area. It includes Perth Fremantle Boulder Claremont Coolgardie Kalgoorlie and many towns with alphabetical district listings and a state trades directory. Advertising prospects and extensive circulation are highlighted for businesses.
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Messrs "H Wige and Co., Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Fremantle
Boulder
Claremont
Cottenloe
Coolgardie
Guildford
Kalgoorlie
Midland Junction
Northam
Western Australia
Measta, H. Wise and Co., Ltd
Australia
New Zealand
Geraldton Express Open Letters Policy
The Geraldton Express invites country correspondence on facts and industry concerns. Letters on public questions are welcome if fair and non malice filled. Real names must be supplied and may be published. anonymity is guarded by the editor under safeguards.
Geraldton Express Advertises Enduring Popularity
Established in 1878 the Geraldton Express boasts stability and a long history of publication. It claims unmatched foreign and interstate advertising volume, fixed reasonable rates, and urging steady ad buys to sustain trade. Agents in Mingenew Northampton Three Springs Perth and others handle distribution. Subscriptions and advertising rates listed.
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Protharoe
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TR de Losey
Ryan
Geo
J. G. Clarta
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Rosam
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