Correspondence to the Editor on Walkaway Hall improvements
The Walkaway Hall Committee defends progress on hall additions. William Martin prepared specifications and a price of 187 pounds, with tenders rejected as too high. Funds and government grants are discussed, plus plans for subscriptions to cover costs and improved seating aided by local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Martin
Wero
Committee of Management
Mesars J. ¥. Moorett
James Rumble
William Jones
Townsbies
Building Committee
Ton
Ube
Ted
Sony
Beiven & Gemerous
Law's Absurdities and Harsh Punishments Highlighted
A reader laments meagre penalties for attempted murder and beer or milk offences, criticizing Perth rulings. He cites a wife murder near four years versus a four month term for a lesser crime, condemns Sunday drinkers and milk sellers, and calls for harsher punishment for bad products to curb infant deaths and typhoid risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uris
Mechatharta
Walter
Perth
Kravex
Metropolitan Suburban Province seat leads in Perth poll
In Perth reports dated March 24 to 94 the Metropolitan Suburban Province seat in the Timglvla Civic Council election saw MS lead. The Fire Brigades Board met to elect officials with Mr. He Brown MLA as president and Superintendent Lapsley appointed chief. Applications open for second officer. A Bellevus to Midland Junction train collision caused a shock to passengers but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Metropolitan-Suwurtan Provines
Tmgivla‘ive
Fire Brigades’ Board
Fire Brigaden
Yertonlay
He Brown
M.L.A
Lapsley
Bellevus
Midland Junction
Mt Midland Junction
Gambla in the Gold Fields agitation delays action
Officials in Kalgoorlie report a wave of gambling concerns, with the Commissioner of Police stating a letter has been sent to the Colonial Secretary. He notes bookmaking at races and sports meetings should be suppressed. Detectives warned poker machine operators, while Mr Cox of the Turf Club urges curbing racing and supporting a government bill to regulate the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polive
Kalgoorlie
Tiare
Ube
Becaus
Race
Cox
Diver Hughes Assailant Identified in Darwin Inquest
Port Darwin March 24 The inquest into the death of Diver Hughes after a sensational attack heard the deceased identify Kwong Shu a 24 year old as the man he fought. The jacket Hughes kept matched the suspect’s garment, clinching the identification amid six months of taunting in Port Darwin. The report notes the water safety remedy SCHNAPYS was used regularly.
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Port’ Darwin
Constable Road
Diver Hughes
Kwong Shu
Port Darwin
Hughes
For Young Children Crush Biscuits Into Powder
A child feeding instruction suggests crushing biscuits to a powder, sieving if possible, then mixing a heaped spoonful with half a cup of boiling water and adding a half cup of fresh milk. Sterilise milk by heating in a covered jug in hot water for about thirty minutes, and keep all vessels scrupulously clean.
JURY CONDEMNS CONSTABLE ACTION IN DEATH CASE
Fragmentary report indicates a jury determined the deceased died from a revolver shot fired by Constable Read while enforcing duty. The record mentions assisting the deceased and driving a suspect in the King’s name amid various procedural references. The text is garbled but centers on a fatal incident involving a constable and ensuing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Adam
Cafe Tragedy in Hondatreet Sees Coroner Verdict
In a wine bar on the A50b Hondatreet a young woman was shot. Walter Rosde Lovett, identified as a one hourband, faced the coroner's jury who found wilful murder. A tuberer named Sohn Mil Vid testified he was in Bomidstront when the station fired. Lovett claimed he heard a second shot and, after a struggle, dropped his revolver before police custody. He awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hondatreet
Walter Rosde Lovett
Sohn Mil Vid
Bomidstront
Lovett
Cout
Gerhardt St Patrick Day Sports Meeting Report
A local St Patrick Day sports committee meeting was held with reports on proceeds and expenses. Receipts reached £115 with expenditures for prize money advertising and sundries totaling £87 and a remaining balance reported as £15. The chair and members lauded the secretaries for their efforts in bringing the matinee to a successful close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmlaneesheok
Pwineipad
Pexter
Pwiiotine
Sunideys Itenny
Menurs
Boxkwin
Abbott
Barry
Stone
Cairman
J. I. Ryn
Laports
Bache Nm
Ree
Legislative Council roll rules and enrolment deadlines
The Chief Electoral Registrar outlines how electors qualify for the Legislative Council franchise and explains the enrolment process. He notes deadlines, including claims due by the 9th or 10th of April, and lists registrar offices across regions to guide applicants and prevent missing the roll.
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Pille
F. G Stenborg
Bunemting “Tagislateo Council
Legislative Council
Hovechold
Lewschold
Mechanics' and Cin Lic
Agricultural and Progeen
Avery Ané
Lagislative Council
Nis
Bubarban
West Provinces
Barrack Street
Perth
Runtury
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Walkaway Hall
Ayer
Samson
Pxitter
Sawler
CAFE
Ceraldton
ST. Patrick's Day
Mun Tu
Wee Ree
F S. Falkiner & Sons Ltd
Twis
Messrs, S. F. Falkiner
Levinson
Fiat
W.A
Globe Brewery
Wr. L. Brinkley
Arid
Gray Groger
F.C. Towler
Nometh
Geraldton
Legislative Council Rolls
Crossley
Saunders & Stuart
Panra
A. R. Morrison
Clutterbuck Bros
Eatway
T. Moustaka
Mporter
Bartlett
Bootman
Marine Terrace
UET
Burton
W. B. Armitace
Macfarlane & Co. Ltd
Murray—St Perth
Agriculturists
W. W. Thompson
Austral Chambers
Formarly
Lande
Geraldton Express
Fr Henry Critch
Ger
Express” Co., Ltd
Aldtes
Tectace
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