Geraldton Cycling Meet Showcases Fast Times and Local Winners
A detailed account of a recent Geraldton cycling and athletic meeting highlights brilliant performances, with multiple heat winners and final results. Notable names include Hannigan, Barham, Shea, Townsend, Turley, and Cogdell. The event featured sprint and middle distance races, a five mile scratch, and a relay, with protests over disqualifications and pacing decisions shaping the day’s outcomes.
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Regan
Townsend
ED Turley
Galvin
K. Paka
Wis
Turley
Paddy
Roberts
Alcorn
Gray
Feail Cogdell Carsell
Wann
Grey
Khewtedue
Cogdell
Tale
Letter on Geraldton Summer Camp Leasing Plans
Correspondence from a local letter writer, signed PC Overhel, to faster skin friend notes an Advance Geraldton Association effort. Plans include model houses or canvas camps to be leased to visitors with rent to fund interest and sinking funds. A caretaker will supervise cooking and housing. If government funds fail, a syndicate may be arranged. A meeting is planned at Kemp ton’s office next Wednesday. engaged public invited.
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Geraldton
Rotmuent
Kempton
Apam
PC Overhel
Bee
Mingenew notes quiet Easter and local club match
Easter passed quietly in Mingenew with a cricket match between Alingenew and Bacton clubs cited as the only attraction. Reports mention local sport, plant work suspensions, and vague rumors of a ring nicked lump. Citizens discuss Liberal league attempts, Parliament candidates, and local council concerns amid ongoing district grievances.
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Alingenew
Bacton
Principality
Tate
Midland
Mingenew
Wil
Mixed bathing debate fuels Bunbury beach society push
In Bunbury, a Royal Life Society meeting led by Sergeant Smith urged permissive bathing while Council bans on mixed swimming drew opposition. The group promoted swimming as Australia’s healthiest sport and vowed strict decency and cleanliness rules, noting politicians and dignitaries supporting broader sun and surf access.
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Tunbury
Nike
Bunbury
Cottestoe
Powers seek Albania peace talks offer after evacuation summons
Cablegrams from Vienna report Servi agreeing to evacuate Albania as Powers issue summons to Montenegro over Skutari. Proposals for peace negotiations are accepted as basis, while Montenegro denounces international injustice and appeals to Britain for justice.
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Vienna
Maral
Servi
Hoe Sumamonn
Albania
Mon “Roegre
King of Montenegro Orders Renewal at Bonitard
In a March dispatch from Belgrade, the King of Montenegro orders renewal at the bonitard and a fere at Skutari. The Vienga correspondent notes Austria has exhausted her patience and may take swift steps if Montenegro rejects the powers' treaty border decision.
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Montenegro
Skutari
London
Marena
Daily Telegraph
Austria
A Critical Money Market Note on Australian Loans
A March 30 note from A CRITICAL MONEY MARKET, LUNDOS discusses Australia's money demand and the market's hesitation at a critical juncture. It questions how Australian loans will be applied and whether capital will be attracted or diverted to support existing British investments.
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Lundos
Australia
Starvation Doctor in Trouble Sequel in Seattle
In Seattle Mrs Lynda H Maneard faces a fresh charge linked to the death of American woman during her starvation treatment. The case follows her appeal hearing over the death of wealthy Australian girl William Sor, who died during the starvation cure.
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Seattle
March
Lynda H Maneard
Alata
Rion Doetor
Latve Williwinsor
Wild Cat Gang Trial Hooned Burned Calf Case
London report from Hampstead notes Su’imangettes torched a calf named Mouse at Rockhampton. Ollsy Hocken, artist of Camden Hill Gardens, is held for trial on arson charges connected with the incident.
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London
Hampstead
Ollsy Hocken
Camden
Hill Gardens
Rockhampton
Tremendous Fall of Kaln A Vlars in Port Hedland
Telegrams report a heavy storm sweeping Port Hedland with 1074 points recorded at one site and 4 Condon 101 points. The Marble Bar train failed to arrive on Thursday and is delayed by two to three days. The steamer Thaurra Jay waits offshore, while Captain notes weather not as severe as last year. The Western Australian remains in port since Wednesday among mangroves. damage broader in Hedland but less than prior year.
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Port Hedland
Mar Ale
Amr
AL Port Hedland
Marble Bar
Thuarra
Jay Wutaide
Koorghanis
Hedland
Taylor Stops Wenand in Round One for Victory
In an early bout, pugilist Taylor defeated Wenand Sydney Maren when the match was stopped in the first round. Taylor was awarded the win as the referee halted action.
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Sydney
Maren
Taylor
Wenand
New Zealand Floods Wreak Havoc and Drownings
Severe floods grip Wellington Gore and Dunedin as heavy rain floods towns and rivers. A man named Patrick Wal drowned near Winton while driving a trap and washed into the river. Canterbury reports downpours and the Rangitata bridge is unsafe while ships face danger. a coastal steamer Futur may have wrecked near Friday’s gate.
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Wellington
Stack
Gore
Patrick Wal
Winton
Dunedin
Waiport
Canterbury
Rangitaka
Uraine
Mansell
Balai
Futur
Riflemen's Smoke Social at Oddfellows Hall
A large attendance gathered for the Riflemen's Smoke Social at Oddfellows Hall to celebrate the end of annual ride competitions run by the North West District Union of Rifle Clubs on the Geraldton Rifle Range. Dr MacMorvan chaired the event and toasted the National Ride Association and the Defence Forces, praising imperial work and universal military training.
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Ty the Oddfellows’ Hall
North-West District Union of Rifle Clubs
Geraldton
Macimorvan
Ion
North-West District Union
MacDonald
G.touston
Stegall
J. Chapman
Nielxen
G Smythe
Smythe
Marker
Mining Notes at Whim Well Copper Mine Near Rosbourne
The Whim Well Copper Mine at Whim Crack near Rosbourne employs about 300 workers and plans further development. The Murex Magnetic concentrator claims 0 percent recovery of copper. bulk ore cargoes to Swansea show 12 percent copper, with richer ore sent to England and Europe. Mr J Dolce, recently in charge at Royal Tamford Mine, is reportedly overseeing operations as Chris Watson remains in charge locally.
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Whim Crack
Rosbourne
Nee Murex
Swansea
England
Europe
Jong
J. Dolce
Royal ‘Tamlord
Ortheeema
Mr. Dolce
Kalgoorlie
Chris, Watson
The Things a Woman Should Know in Bretylady’s Journal
The March issue of Bretylady’s Journal promises etiquette fiction about a young Australian girl, guidance for young mothers from birth to school age, a nature story by Charles Barrett, an article on the Women of Russia by M. Wilkinson, and a serial by Mrs Humphry. It highlights fashion patterns, crochet, domestic topics, and a prize on domestic service, urging purchase at local booksellers.
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Ths
Brety- Lady's Journal
Vale
Tmber
Charles Barrett
Russia
MF. Wilkinson
Mra. Humphry
Ashion
Unclear text floods New York and Troy damage report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe floods impacting New York and Troy with mentions of property destruction and building losses. The legibility is poor with garbled phrases and inconsistent naming, giving limited concrete facts to summarize.
The Fell of Adrianople
King Ferdinand and his two sons entered Adrianople amid cheering crowds after Bulgarian forces captured eastern forts. Despatches report Chakra Pasha’s surrender and a war loot value around £700,000 shared by the Serbs and Bulgarians. Civilians suffered little from bombardment. some private buildings were damaged and disease lingered.
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Sofi
Ferdinand
Adrianople
Softa
Mureh Ieneral Ivanos
War Office
Chakra Pasha
First fares by Mailmain Co after strike approved
The Mailmain Company approves a fare increase following the strike. The new rate applies to the first class kennel, with season tickets up about 2 percent as the company resumes regular service.
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Sydney
Mailmain Company
Market Reports and Company Limited March 97 notes sales
Country sales body notes Katanning sale on the 20th set a record for the district with strong demand for prime stock while plain quality declined. Cattle yarding at Copelys Siding saw 214 head with prime cows and heavy bullocks in demand. Prices ranged from £1 to £10 10s for various weights and grades, with improvements for good to prime sheep and mixed cattle lots.
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Copley’s
North Fremantis Y. Prine
Sas
North West area rifle shooting annual competitions report
Thursday afternoon saw firm results at the annual North West rifle shooting trials. Only two teams remained firm for Clarke trophy contention. Notable scores included Geraldton No.1 426 and Meekatharra 426, Mt Magnet 404, and Ramstone 108.
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Muntehey
Theos
Clarke Troyhy
Orakton
Gerakiton No
Lok
Gerakiton Noo
Ay Meekatharra
Geraldron
Mt. Magnet
Ramistone Ve
The Siege of Chataldja Dispatches From Constantinople
The boom of cannon fire at Chataldja was heard in Constantinople as hundreds of wounded arrive daily. Reports claim 1690 killed and 4500 wounded, with Enver Pasha’s force suffering major losses as Bulgarians mounted a sudden attack driving the Turkish right wing and threatening the center.
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Constantinople
Mar
Chataldja
Telegraph officer departs for wireless station duty
Personal notice recalls Bob Alihaber leaving Broome aboard the Paroo on Saturday to join a wireless station. Inspector Holmes departs for Meekatharra to attend a native corroboree, with best wishes and a keepsake owl memento. Hector’s shooting by Constable Cooney last week is noted.
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Bob” Alihaber
Telegraph Ofire
Broome
Wmoker
Inspector Holmes
Meekerbarra
Hector
Ty Vonstable Cooney
Turkish Generals Welcomed by Tulgarian Commandant
Chakry Pasha and seven other Turkish generals showed deep emotion during a reception by the Tulgarian Commandant who praised their bravery. He then escorted them to residence quarters in the empire.
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London
Mareh
AL Adrainople
Chakry Pasha
The German Army Bill Preamble and Funding Plan
Berlin March 3 The preamble to the Army Bill notes the Balkan war shifted power but Germany’s army did not grow with the population. Universal service is seen as the foundation of strength. Recurring expenditure is 19 million marks yearly, with insufficient imperial tax sources. A substantial portion must be emitted to the Federal States. The Bill provides 268.5 million marks of non recurring expenditure and aims to augment the war chest from 4.0 million to a larger total.
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Berlin
Germany
Fragmented plea on famine era milk shortage text
A partially readable OCR note discusses sympathy for someone named Joe and references a famine era milk shortage with mentions of coffee sugar milk and related shortages. The fragmented lines imply social hardship and public concern amid scarcity.
Chaff and Grain Market Report March 6 1813
Mesurs Dalgety and Company report Wheat and market conditions in Adelaide Melbourne and Port Adelaide with price ranges for prime samples and lower grades. Trade notes show quiet European cargoes, firm local wheat demand, and varying quotations across grain types with modest movements and steady supplies.
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Dalgety and Company
Melbourne
Eland
Sake
Alex
Lacaumplin
United States Proposes Davis Cup Tie in New York
The United States National Tennis Association proposes a preliminary Davis Cup tie between Australasia and the United States to be played in New York on February 6th, 9th, with the U S Association guaranteeing Nuriralaria’s share of the gate amounting to 3000 dollars.
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United States
Australasia
New York
Trix
United States Association
Nuriralaria
Eye Laying Competition at Wolfe's Somsapps
A chaotic item notes eggs described as lucky and claims participation by Bs Galarecht and Wolfe's Somsapps. It mentions trying “Teck” this week and hints at verification of tenis, with unclear details and multiple misprints.
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Galarecht
Warner's Safe Cure Promises Cure for Bladder Disorder
A letter from Hughensen Queensland praises Warner's Safe Cure for internal bladder trouble and symptoms described as catheter-like pain. The writer cites dramatic relief after starting the remedy, claiming restored vigor and ability to walk unaided. The note urges sufferers to try the product and notes it is sold in bottles and concentrated form.
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Hughensen
Queensland
Warner
Winter blankets sold in packs and pairs
An OCR fragment lists blanket items and measurements with prices and colors. It mentions pale 50 inch, 4p bin, brown or red options, and a 90 inch length with various price notes. Contains multiple product descriptions and packaging hints.
Stock and Crop Returns Report From Mulley District
Constable T P Walh files a report on harvests in the Mulley district noting adequate stock for pre war needs, strong wheat yields, and fallow land experiments. Government water access and the Wongun Hills to Mullewa railway are easing carting. A plan proposes government support to clear and prepare land through winter, with vendor help and extended land rent relief to enable 300 acres per year for expansion.
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Mullewa
Wongun Hills
Jim
Tegard
Walah
Renualatygren
Mbock
Uae
Sorthwapton
Alma
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