Rovers Triumph In Scrappy Railway Showdown
In a rough Legh match the Rovers beat the Railways 6 1 to 7, with Chick Kidd and Kelly leading the winners through sharp marking and accurate kicking. Wills and Willis impressed for Railways amid late-game pressure, while Dave Lester and Hale provided standout moments for the Rovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Kidd
Hts
Hale
Burton
Mike Jones
Ward
Dave Lester
Kelly
We Daulbys
Wilkins
Barnes
White Jack Grimish
Houston
Cullen
Patien
Sudden Death at Pope and Brown Produce Firm
Mr. W C Brown of Pope and Brown produce merchants was found dead in the firm’s Perth office on Saturday morning. Evidence suggests death occurred after six o’clock Friday evening. a bottle of brandy and a tumbler with dark liquor lay beside him. Brown had retired from the business recently but remained active. a funeral was held in the Church of England Cemetery with Masonic brethren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Brown
Pope & Brown
Unc. Commission
Brown
Perth
Darkiah
Mr. Brown
Grm
J. J. Harlow
Church of England
E. Saunders
Woolly old-time patent cough remedy claim
Fragmentary OCR shows a boastful note for Woods' Creat Peppermint Cure. It promises a universal remedy that makes you well, claiming to act as a charm. The text is garbled but centers on a traditional patent medicine pitch.
Robbery at Box Hill Bank Ends With Wounded Bandit
Telegram reports an early Sunday morning break in at the Bingfish Seot ish and Australian Bank at Box Hill. A masked burglar rifled the manager’s clothes, demanded money, and fired at the intruder when challenged. The burglar escaped wounded, pursued by bank owner Mr Robert Alexander Sutton, whose shot through a bedroom door failed to stop him. Despite police efforts, no additional trace was found. The incident echoes a 1900s robbery at Box Hill with £1,700 stolen from the strong room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bingfish
Box Hil
Robert Alexander Sutton
Iris Will
Ikron
Aly Himigls
Box Hi
Adelaide Cup Triumph by Medaglia at Adelaide
Telegrams report Medaglia won the Adelaide Cup at Adelaide on Sunday. Text is garbled but mentions horses and riders and a list of competing names, with Medaglia highlighted as the winner and several challengers trailing.
Correspondence from Ty the Editor on Open Fire Issue
The note discusses editorials and public notices about skating events, legal proceedings, and parish affairs. It references Victoria District justice, Sunday work, and clerical tasks, mentioning individuals like Gayral, George Me, and Siuibay Gilet in a murky correspondence fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rColumns
Gayral- Aon
Yrarl
Victoria
George
Ueda
Clertrieul
Siuibay
Rte
Legislative Council Election Returns Reported
Partial results from the Legislative Council elections across the Metropolitan and West Provinces show incomplete totals. Kingsminl and McLaren are mentioned among regions awaiting final tallies as the count continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Kingsminl We Marvil
West Provin Belge
McLaren
Central Province Court Delays Final Result Announcement
At Qvralton Court House the Returning Officer reported that a second count would be needed if no candidate achieves a majority of total votes. Ballot boxes from Geraldton Greenough Mt Magnet and other districts were still to arrive, delaying final tally across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qvralton Court
Geraldton
Greenough
Irwin
Murchison Hind
Hoxta
Mt. Magnet
Isabel McCallum Death and Four Arrests Begin Court Action
A middle aged couple, Harry Pennington and his wife Clara, faced City Court on a charge of wild murder in the death of Isabel Nelson McCallum, a domestic servant from Geelong who died en route to Melbourne Hospital on May 7. Police indicated no direct responsibility for the death. four arrests followed including Minnie Lang and Mrs Downey for alleged involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Penningtony
Clara
Beste Neptbls Z
Pennington
Bayime
Isabel Nelson McCallum
McCallum
Rom
Geelong
Ise
Northelbourne
Melburne Hospital
Eireum
Ball
Grante
Theen Wrrats
Arthur
Ballarat
Mindi Yeo Lei
Minnie Lang
Peter Lang
Yee Lee
Napthine
Merrer
Mra
Fatal fall at Brighton Gasworks claims Michael McCarthy
A man named Michael McCarthy fell from the top of a high iron column at the Brighton Gasworks onto the crown of the gas holder and was killed instantly. The accident occurred today and is under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Brighton
Michael McCarthy
DETERMINED GAOL BREAKER MAKES ESCAPE IN AUSTRALIA
A late fragment reports John Tall, recently escaped from Maryborough Gaol with a companion, again attempting to flee from Auflarat Gaol yesterday. He tore blankets into data strips, scaled the wall, and got over the main enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
John Tall
Maryborough
Auflarat
Local Racing Result From Perth Clipped Card
Perth racing notes show Romulus winning the Canning Pack Maumihcan heat with Woodside and Quibire close behind. Other notable runners included Brunswick, Sir George, and Cissy, with Romulus holding the lead and securing a two length victory amid a crowded finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Momlay
Canning
Maumihcan
Romulus
Senpsiot
Woodsice
Cissy
Arty
Civorgr
Amd
Brunswick
Romus
Woodside
Dro Lagat
George Let Till
Wien
Ort
Tine
Memorial Sermon for Edward VII at St Navier’s Church
An account of a Sunday evening service and funeral reflections for King Edward VII. The sermon condemns extremism and extols unity among Catholics and wider British subjects while recalling the king’s travels, leadership, and impact on diverse peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Navier's
Kelly Junile
Kal Wart VII
Iris
Pear
Athens
Alan Thelureti
England
King Tigris
Ann Ares
Elitireliss
Bookmakers Charged in Perth Street Gambler Bust
Seven well known bookmakers were arrested in Perth on a warrant for frequenting and using a street to place bets near Tattersall's Club on St George's Terrace. They were bailed at Roe Street and face City Court today with an adjournment sought by the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Astir
Tattersall'a
St George's Terrace
Son Terman
Gon
Carter
Lean
Sparrow Wn
Mason
Dot Vedi
Sysiney Lancaster
Romstreet
Miornitz
Electric Lighting Plant Trial At Geralton Flotie Mill
The Geralton Flotie Mill tested its sixth electric lighting plant installed by A. R. Merrion, with guests from the company watching. The article also notes the opening of Mi Ty Leix’s skating rink, to run until Wednesday, and introduces Rev. Artur Haining, a muscular Christian and former amateur boxer from L.A. and Otis State, now in charge of Grenough Anglican Wor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ckates
Artur Haining
Grenough
Thajninng
Ferkle
L.A
Otis
Wrestliir
Surellitye Brox
New Ministers At Work In Federal Affairs
A Cabinet meeting is planned for Tuesday as a prelude to a series of sessions to shape the government programme. Minister Fisher notes that since appointment the new ministers have begun reforms now under cabinet review. The Defence Minister will propose changes to the Defence Act affecting compulsory recall. The Act awaits proclamation until amendments foreshadowed by Trim are completed. The Postmaster General will shortly table telephone rate proposals and actions affecting postal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Tates
Defence
Trim
GlidealWay Rink Opens Roller Skating with Sessions Daily
May opening announced for GlidealWay Rink offering roller skating sessions daily. Under morning schedule, hours and ticket details listed. incident notes mention a 12-year-old charged in a separate case. Local promoter B.A. Frux, proprietor, urges community participation at the Floorage venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onli
Morming Sesskom
Admigston
Asmussion
Admijssiten
WEW SOUTH WALES ACTOR SMASH KILLED
A garbled Sydney report describes a serious vehicle crash in New South Wales resulting in the death of an actor and a chapper. details are fragmentary with names and places unreadable, but the incident is labeled as a fatal smash with one occupant found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wew South Wales
Smash, Chapfeur
Sydney
Mylor
Tnt
Tetchon
Mathman's
Ray
Mace
Death by Self Harm Reported in Northam District
A garbled notice reports a Chinaman cutting his throat at Ruton's farm near Northam Mondur. The ward was revived by an unspecified potion and died at Horwands. The snippet mentions a curing remedy for hacking coughs at night and a “Great Pesperating Cure.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Mondur
Ward
Ruton
Horwands
Auction Sale Fragment Reflects Suburban Land Units
Fragmentary property sale notice describes a Saturday auction at a local photographs shop site. It lists multiple lots with amounts in pounds and shillings, names and figures, but many items are garbled. The total sum hints at a large estate sale with varied parcels and rents.
Dalgety and Co Limited reports mixed shipping and sales data
Dalgety and Co Limited, Premantle import, submits details of sales opening and related shipments. The cablegram lists consignments at Waleal, Great Britain and other points with quantities and dates amid routine trade notices.
Shopping by post for country patrons during sales
Advertises mail orders for customers unable to visit the emporium. Promises identical treatment and access to all sale advantages as in-person shoppers. Encourages sending particulars of desired goods and guarantees participation in all reductions during the sale period.
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Rovers
Ube
Vwie
Rhmood
Ax Mutelenson
Giblings
Stokes
Jewell
May- TM
Cat
Pawl
Tix Koe
Railways
Thir Arason
Otto Kelly
Ncores
Raitwa
Willis
Vincent
Murr
Gracaster
Hammond
Critch
Mounier Wos
Smith
Hetchingon
Donnelly
Cornigh
Rover
Burton Iy
Danby
Jones
Baroca
Rainage
Ingletom
Criteh
MR. W. . Brown
Wolfe Schnapps
South Australia
Medaglia
Adelaide
Wasinyss
Medantia
Hart
Hiad
Ted Reed
Lee
Leen
Mestaghia
Prigstighter
Coomabar
Medogha Tank
Evnimarl
Toyesti
Cae Prizstugior
Tei
Tia
Ty the
Edtor
Albin
Soutit
Thoma McLatty Thomson
McKenzie ‘Mills
Porth East
McKenne
East Provin i
Ay Rd Ry
Central Province
Geraldton i
Geraldton Welt
Crowther
Peak Hill Viking
Northampton
Lambstone
Namine
Moore
Waibah
Aloguida Mobkatharra
Creenough
Hewatharra
Olewa
Yona
Valgoo
Isabel McCallum
King Edward
Bishop Kelly
Frank Moltine
Wis
Ives
Waroonga
Moltet
Tony
GlidealWay
B.A. Frix
Proirletor
Ghinaman
Sale of Gand
Beyen Geraldton
Mackitdie
Bedgrave
Goldberg
Leerg
Meira
Sem
USS
Londom Woul Sales
Dalgetyard Company
Limitird
Dajzelg Art Company Limited
Premantle
BS Fond
Tahini
Westralia
Pinick
Natierdt
Balistaclion
Aulyaveat
Anil
Anu
Certlin
Leishiliok
Andi Aenean
Arrtian Nawsparer
Ieaithien
Sumer
Cota
Mall Pei
Milton
Werner Hud
Ethan
Sonny Pougtean
Aibe Atiner
Mea Lenehan
the Live Merchants
Boan Bros
Hales
Bent von
Plauen
Royal Worcester
Carstieres
ROYAL
Fourring
Boan Bros’ Emporium
Wellington Street
Holbrooks Age Esten Shire ‘Sauce
Fussell
THE
Rae
Mulader
Wallee
Epps
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