Local notices and tragedies cloud Queen Street area
A mixed page item reports a sensational domestic tragedy in Queen Street Maryborough with Mrs Watt and her two year old killed and a second female child wounded. The husband, about 38, is arrested on murder charges, with unclear statements due to his mental state. Also noted are a Claremont railway fatality of a 22 year old office worker, wartime price controls, Geraldton school fete plans, municipal market activity, and a social dance fundraiser.
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Queen Street
Maryborough
Watt
Sime
Crovilon
Claremont
Kent & Co
Perth
Fremantle
Loch Street
Geraldton State School
Popular Vila
Trench Comforta Sbiver
Miassic Green
Kathleen Sherlock
Elsie Margetson
Vera Davenport
Mary Sewell
Joan Dickson
Lottie Smyth
Linds Marah
Bery Pood
Connie Mifflin
Audrey Bisham
Bile Ward
Lenore Kerr
Mward
Wool-classing scheme under government influence sparks concern
The government announces a wool-classing scheme to aid small growers. Acting Under-Secretary Trethowan says demonstrations by Mr Gatlahawky are tied to farmer clips, communications have been received, and growers must supply fleeces and other equipment for wool classing.
Public notices and local market report highlights
A mixed extract reports on public reserve allocations in Northampton, a note on Home Rule timing in Parliament, a derailment near Kalgoorlie with rail damage and quick repair, and Saturday market activity with prices on pork vegetables eggs and fruit. It also covers Australian Malt Whisky plans, church preparations for Confirmation, repatriation meeting with Lt. Ovington, Maxwell and Wellington biographer remarks, valuable Melbourne property bids, and a Returned Soldiers Association meeting tomorrow night.
War Casualties And Notices From The Front
The censor releases details on Private Harold Opwells Bray and Private Albert Edward Carrall reported missing or captive, with Private Samuel Vaughan Stiv previously listed as missing. Wounded: Sapper James Morton. Trooper Will Brede promoted to second lieutenant. Death at the front reported: Leo Charles Dineen. Local businessman Douglas Forrest departs for camp. farewell gift given. Other social notes include Salvation Army Congress attendance in Perth and Marian Church meetings.
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Cbareh
England
Geraldton
Addrean
Lada
Intercesnion Fe Vica
Mmemtaya
Greenaugh
Tha Archhichoy
Christ Church
Oonyoonooks
Narngula Tm Thareday
Tharaday
Ladien’ Guild
Mingsuew
Perth
Goba
Harold Opwells Bray
Albert Edward Carrall
Samuel Vaughan
James Morton
Pine Nackes
Chas
Acoher
Batendiy
Leo Charles Dineen
Resk & Diness
Marine Terrace
Gerdidtox
Beating the Front Lines Australian Base Race Meet
A front line dispatch from a Prahan soldier describes Parkfield races behind the lines in France where Australians and British troops staged a field meet. Showcasing a mule race, rough pony stunts, and disrupted crowds, the event reflects wartime sporting spirit amid hostilities. The piece notes officials set up a makeshift track and spectators fled as skirmishes briefly erupted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fritz
Debate on excluding military drill from schools defeated
Sir George Reid, former High Commissioner for Australia, argued in the House of Commons that Australians had undergone substantial military drill and favored its maintenance. He contended drill aided national vigor and would help in a future conflict, but the motion to exclude military drill from continental schools was defeated.
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House of Commons
Boner Law
Trousé of Commons
Ireland
George H. Reid
Australia
St. George's
Hanover Symie
London
Ancient Order of Druids Elects Officers at Social
An enjoyable evening for the Ancient Order of Druids featured Brey T. Beauchamp and Grand Secondary Wey the Grand, with speeches praising the directors. Members discussed war impacts, subscriptions, and a plan to form juvenile lodges in Kalgoorlie and Fremantle, ending with a group rendition of the National Anthem.
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Cove
Port Adriaide
Fremantle
South Australia
Western Australia
Druids
Eilon
Thureday
Brey T. . Beauchamp
Wis
Te Aald
Avebdrd
Hancock
Bro. O'ttion
Gram Lodge
Bro. T. Beau-champ
Neahcheap
Ananjal
Tip
I Lodge
Ibwalk
Kalgoartie
Tle
Bro
Tindal
Red Cross Freak Ball at Town Hall draws strong crowd
A Red Cross Freak Ball at Town Hall last Thursday drew a splendid attendance and raised about £80 for charity. Miss Kenny won the grand prize for “Satan's Daughter” while Miss Ryan as “Ophelia” and Tamet Basson as her partner were praised. eight couples vied in a waltzing event judged by a panel including Admiral J. and others.
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Misa Kenney
Red Cross Society
Noor
All O'Dea
Miss Klenney
Satan
Mercia
Tamtet
Milas Violet Basson
Mina Carter
Tiatms
Miss Kenney
Patriotic Fundals
Ete Co
Hed Cross
Misa Tetlow
O'Dea
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Torrme S.S. Co. Ltd
Eantorn Statear Graney
Adelaide
Pimboola
Apt
Nimoola
Slay Aa
Traman'ie
Dimboola
Oy Ann
Goon
Combenen
Burns. Philp & CO
Geraldton Aurats
Btate Steamship Service
Onmae
Sambra
Taspay
Shipping & Family Butchers
Marine
Seralcier
Eleanor Street
Dhanity
Canairy
Pickett
Cash Butcher
Marine Terrase
W. Onwolte
Gnall Deeds
Sydwey Fong
Cagce Wine and Spirit Merchants
Martin
Vievons Hovey
Baddera
Northampton
Esplanade
B. Moxon
Venizelos Palace
Shearer
Arte
Yuio Station
MEARE
Peeelold Tad
Acces
Termaif
Carbull
Vveorne-Road
Gerabiton
Robur Nat
Hardwicke & Co
Serges
H. E. Quick & CO
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Agenta
Tsuilding
Purnifeiag
General Bard Warl Webel
Laagow Explosiven Oy., Ltd
Domo” Gream
Acutralien Wade
Brenrude Rowbost Motors
A. H. Mountain & Co
Usher
A. Woodward
TOC. & W. Loske
J, Mitchell
Ander
Comsimedtal
Mingenew
Mallewa
Pintharuy
Vig
Victoria
Wistotia
Chatains
Acte
Parker & Parker, Solicitors
Howard-street
Vert
Tudor-Sécoraters
Department of Agriculture
Gerald Toa
Yesterda
Tosvecter
Fromanuary
Apell
Tows Hall
Armageaeats
Charles Ormann
Tevermorm
P.O. Bor
Besaxon Sreser
Thornley
KONDO
Cupp
Kine’s Theatre
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Feta Authoriané
Merorve Fane Cy Kubo
Viahead
Batntacms
Lewast
Berrice
Keaters
Fasongers
Baifings
Dorian Sangees
Ceneies
Yura Barbet
Wolaley Hoop Shearing
Dehaler
Buick
Austin Motor Gary
Tiley
Oto Leer
Aberdeen White Star Line General
Data
Leahein Renata
Standart
Shipping
Ifeexsu, Byrne, Philp
sm@ Os
Kuroalpi
Fem Waren
Reno
Omarad
THE
Geraldton Advertiser
A. Waller
Ceraliqun
MD. Williams
Inge Vale
Uume
Appetarra
Kalgoorlie
Merredin
Trafic
Bi Victuallers’ Association
Malbourne Wire
Phuredny
Oocumot Wealth Customs Authorities
Lieut. Ovington
Redera
Maxwell
Duke of Wellingum
Shanvter
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
F.A. Buxton
Butcher's Lane
Boarke St
Returned Soldiers Association
Kesh Room
Kay
Arthur P. Rock
Ensigo
Marion
Salvation Army
Flav
Garathton
Bt John's Church
E. PF. Cameron
General Assembly of the
Marian Church
Will Brede
Palestine
Douglas Forrest
Lowe! Four Mill
J. J. Jenner
M. A. Keating
Sir George Reid
Ancient Order of Druids
P.P. Klesey
Ansent Brothers
Bro. Oats
P.S. Bro. Tindal
A. Hoggan
PS. Bro. Harves
Mrt
W. Trew
Bro. Smith
Chaitian
Br. Hancock
Iog
Joel
Fil
Brand
Red Cross
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