Nelson's Column on water, railways, and Saturday half holiday
The column argues a Perth plan to source water from Grimshaw's Fill and criticizes government delays. It advocates a five day week with Saturday half holiday, noting employers' consent can make it work. Mentions Tasmania and New South Wales reforms and public attitudes toward Saturday closure. Reports on local football, umpiring, and cinema scenes with mixed reactions.
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Rommd I
Perth
Fremantle
Ime
Australasia
Tasmania
Salt
Tasmanian Commercial Association
Wales
Elise
Wooda' Great Eyeninin Cure
Joe Coughs smd never fails.
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Wooda
Joe
Geraldton Municipal Council Adopts By Laws at Fortnightly Meeting
The Geraldton Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting with Mayor Mr. Pe Os Arsene and Councillors Smith Logan Lireh Mountain J W Bennett Brede wn Trigg Finaree presiding. The council passed payment accounts totalling £555 1 for general and £A1 for loan and taxes, reported revenue collections including cart licenses explosives and rubbish-bin sales, and noted £100 due on loan account No 3. A Perth Fremantle town clerk rating issue on condemned buildings was discussed, and a footpath proposal was noted. The bye-law committee adopted measures restricting pigeon keeping within one mile, prohibiting keeping pigs except a few, banning explosives storage, destroying stray stock, restricting stock movement in main streets, and mandating footpath and building standards including stone floors and safe awnings, with removal or repair costs to owners.
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All Council
Pe Os Arsene
Cra. Smith
Logan
Lireh
Mountain
J.W. Bennett
Brede Wn Trigg
Sime
Wulance
Perth
Fremantle
Drew
Pige
Trigg
Monmtamn
Tiberty
Ur Bennett
Stock and Station Notes from far stations
Misara Baston and Co report 500 wethers sold on account of D M McLcon of Minuya station to Forest Emantal and Co. Animals to be shipped June 34, mm Carnation. Bullaca landed 41 int. bullocks for local butchers. Paroa brought 4h one bulls to protect Nannine Ida. Goren, visiting Wandagee for Geraldton by 4.8 Paroo on Monday. Wendage and surrounding stations look well, rain before March storm helps conditions. J F Waldeck of Carnarvon roving 200 head of mixed cattle from Snook Waldeck Co’s Woora station late Murchison. J Shell inspecting Worramel district owned by R F Shall ML.C. Arrangements with Davi Hawkins and Cy to sink artesian bore. stocking up to follow if needed. Canterbury Times notes lambs sold in April at 128s 7d per head by Uoker Leicester rams. Colt training remarks: breaking habits hard. patience needed. P Stone has been visiting Girvenough and Chapman districts. lambing prospects look good amid recovery.
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Misara, Baston and Co
D. M. McLcon
Minuya Station
Forest, Emantal and Co
Bullaca
Paroa
Ida
Gig. Goren
Wandagee
Geraldtom
Paroo
Wendage
J. F. Waldeck
Carnarvon
Snook, Waldeck and Co
Woorathal
Tate Murchison
J. Shell
R. F. Shall
Davi Hawkins
Canterbury
Uoker-Leicester
P. Stone
Girvenough
Chapman
Fain
Pak
Postal service changes stir Ranina discontent
The Wiluna Mail reports anger in Ranina over the Postal Department plan to air discontinue the existing mail link between Ranina and Wiluna. It recounts how delays from Gerahston to Law lees caused goods to arrive before invoices, sparking conflicts. In 1904 Postmaster General Mahon created the current service, which proved unprofitable. After crosstown reorganizations and restored links, a decision to abolish the mail was considered. The weekly mail volume stood at 116 letters, 14 papers and 2 packets, yielding modest revenue. implications for the district are noted with Mahon urged to act.
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Ranina
Mit
Wiluuna
Gerahston
Porth
Kaleaorlia
Lawlees
Witnne
Naucine
Mp Mahon
Binok Hinnge
Tawlere
Wiluna
Mahon
Nanning
Alleged Stealing a Mail Bag at Police Court
Friday proceedings reveal the case of alleged mail bag theft. Witnesses describe a White Peak bag moved and hidden during April, with defendants claiming no wrongful intent and noting timing at the Northampton route. The hearing paused for additional witnesses.
The Bench Recalling Accused After Misplaced Duty
Samuel Lamsdale confirmed the accused’s account that he saw a bag thrown from a train near White Peak and later identified the mail bag as the item. Donnington's Irish Moss advertised as a cure for coughs and colds.
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White Peak
Geraldton
Oakaget
Siding
Oakageo
Andares
Andrews
Cand
Ielowine
Lacey
Samuel Lamsdale
Northampton
Tor
Donnington
Geraldton and District News Roundup Deluge of Local Issues
A sprawling Gerldton section mixes drought relief, water schemes, council bylaw debates, political rants, public health notes, and weather woes. It notes the water trench near completion, a plan to curb pollution, traffic and road prompts, and remarks on local politics and labor disputes amid broader colonial unrest.
Fragmentary medical ad copy from old page
Fragmented OCR text shows obscure patient remedies and odd spellings. It mentions asthma symptoms, breath, croup fears, dollars, a doctor, and vague cures from a period advertisement or medical note. The readable content is garbled, lacking clear events or entities to identify.
Timber Trade Dispute In Perth Sees Injunction Granted
In Perth this morning a new phase of the timber dispute emerged as Mes ux Waynes Robinson and Cox representing Miljac's Karti and Judah applied to Mr Justice Bonds in Chambers for an injunction. The order restrains Tolman Walker Bath Penrce Ryan and Jones and their servants from aiding former firm employees in any strike or related activity and from handling funds for defense committee without Supreme Court leave.
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Perth
Mesux Waynes
Robinson
Cox
Miljac
Karti and
Judaho
Justice Bonds
Chambers
Tolman
Walker
Bath
Penrce
Ryan
Jones
Defence Committee
Supreme Court
Wheat Market Reports Mixed Levels in London and Perth
This morning in London the wheat afloat for the United Kingdom stood at 300000 bushels with 2610000 bushels for the Continent. In Perth this afternoon the focal market saw several private transactions at varied rates though no aggressive operations were noted at present quota.
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London
United Kingdom
Continent
Perth
Latest Cables Desperate Warsaw Prison Escape Killings
London reports a group of desperadoes attacked guards at Warsaw attempting to free political prisoners. Servants and soldiers replied, firing a volley that killed two and wounded others. A separate Russian inquiry found a serious conspiracy to murder the Czar Stolypin and Grand Duke Nicholas, with eighty arrests.
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London
Warsaw
Czar
Stolypin
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Russia
M.stolypin
Fire Rages Across Slieve Antieri Mountain Ireland
A forest fire spreads for over four miles on Slieve Antieri Mountain in South Laverick County Ireland. Authorities suspect arson intended to disrupt game rights as tenants reportedly threaten landlords over hunting access amid cold English weather.
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London
Slieve Antieri
Laverick
Ireland
Damaging Fruit Crops and Vine Overplanting Sparks Distress
A damaged text item reports cold weather in England and damaging fruit crops. It notes a South of France vine overplanting causing immense distress, with rioters burning in Beziers and the town hall turned over as the mayor obstructed a demonstration.
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London
France
Beziers
Devastating Tearful Hurricane Hits Caroline Islands
Reports from Srtney this afternoon state a tearful hurricane swept the Caroline Islands on April 0. The Island of Opal, center of the group, was completely devastated with 208 inhabitants killed or swept away by the ensuing waves. Loss of life appears greatly underestimated.
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Manila
Caroline Islands
Opal
Bnt 208
Inhabitanta
Publisher Committed for Trial Over Obscene Print in Adelaide
In a police court this morning Louis Solomon was charged with publishing an obscene article tied to the Adelaide press. The case moved to trial after the publication of titles including Datheal Adelaide.
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Tala
Louis Solomon
Teuth
Wea
Derelict Status Granted in Mildura Case
In Perth Practise Court Justice Rooth ruled the steamship Mildura a derelict. The motion to rescind an injunction against Hancock of Onslow to stop interfering with Mildura’s possession was dismissed with costs. The proceedings followed a government action by ALAS.N. Ca. tdureting Hancock of Wismon and involved Mr A. J. Hancock.
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Perth
Julce Rooth
A. J. Hancock
Onslow
N. Ca
Hancock
Wis Mon
S.x. Mildura
Justice Roath
Mildura
Fire at a Boys' Home in Sidcup London
Fire destroyed the Boys' Home at Sidcup Kent this morning. About 600 boys reportedly marched calmly to safety while spectators cheered, and display of discipline was noted amid the blaze.
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London
Sidcup
Kent
Hove
Fremantle Man Struck By Paralytic Stroke In Kalgoorlie
A Fremantle resident travelling with the Interstate Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society was seized with a paralytic stroke while the Kalgoorlie Express approached Kalgoorlie and was taken to St John of God for care after arrival.
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Kalgoorlie
Fremantle
Hibernian Austtalasian Catholic Benefit Society
Kalgoorlie Wan
St. Jon of God Help
Stone Crushes Man to Death in Unclear Rock Accident
A portion of a report notes a fatal rock fall that killed Michael Enright while work was underway at a site described as Golden Horseshoe. Descriptions are garbled but indicate the rock struck and buried him, with rescuers finding him dead on the scene. Other fragmentary names appear amid the confusion.
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Golden Horseshoe
Descamt
Fatal Gun Accident During Tent Cleanup
A man cleaning a gun inside a tent accidentally discharged it. A bullet struck a boy named Victor Blowy who was playing outside the tent, killing him instantly. The incident occurred during a local gathering on Tuesday after a Monday council meeting aftermath.
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Victur Blowy
Inter-State Escapee Nabbed After Bank Robbery Attempt
Melbourne reports a dramatic pursuit at St Arnaud where Oscar Myntrui, recently released for burglary, was captured by Constable Brown after dropping a hare in his pocket. A revolver and a looking glass were found on the captured man who claimed to be the bank thief.
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Melbourne
St. Arnaud
Oscar Myntrui
Brown
Fav Caast
Odin
Box Hill
Richmond Tragedy Guilty but Too Severe Fine
William Grave was found guilty of manslaughter in the Punt-road affair involving Arthur Playes. The Melbourne judge accepted the act of aiding the woman as justified but held Grave went too far and imposed a five pound fine with a strong recommendation to mercy.
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William Grace
Reacher
Booth
Mateilig
Spek
Holan Walker
Bath
Veares
Ryan
Melbourne
William Grave
Arthur Playes
Plague Patient Dies and Is Cremated in Melbourne
A Melbourne plague case ends with the death of Charles Westbrook, a steward, who had been in quarantine. His body was cremated as authorities closed the episode.
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Melbourne
Charles Westbrook
Heard the
Armwalla
Military Notes Parade at Geraldton Friday Evening
The Regimental hand and A Company will parade at the drill ball in Geraldton at 6 15 pm on Friday next with the usual parade by Major General J C Hold. Dress marching order full mess dress belt cap and frog and gloves. Bandmen to carry no rifles. Emphasis on clothing accoutrements and rifle care. rifles to be cleaned and dry. Attendance required, leave requests to be sent to the O O by Thursday 28th.
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Geraldton
J.C. Hold
Sean Crak Ainney Perera
C.C. Ax
Hp Mon Theraday
Empire Day Observances Announced for Fortes Week
Mosd Tu manwealth Fortes will arrive as Beapire Eve events begin with a reception at the Mayor and Commilore chambers at 10 o'clock. An inspection of convent schools is planned at 10:30, followed by a parade and later a visit to Victoria Square recreation. The Mystery Band plays in Queen's Park in the evening.
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M Ossipal
Snd
Jetoria Square
Queen's Park
Water Supply Trench Deepens To Maintain Continuous Flow
Report describes morning disruption as a trench is cleared by 8 30 leaving a clear path for intake work. Pump operations continued, water level dropped, and by after 2 pm the trench reached seven feet below water level. Project aims to ensure long term, continuous supply for many years despite population growth. trench length noted as 100 feet with potential extension.
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Hall
Gerakiton
Spurious art crowns warn Geraldton traders
In Geraldton merchants are warned about circulation of spurious art crowns. Weather data shows yesterday and today were dry and cold with a very high barometer at 6 am. A hospital report notes Miss Eulalie Donagan recovering well after a leg injury from an accident at Mr Young's establishment. she is nearly fully restored and may soon use an artificial limb.
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Nelson
Jobrama
Torfewidlen
Bartiok
Rovers
Railways
Stokes
Bent
Cotton
Boatim
Peter Poteski
Dome
Charley Monatt
Mercantiles
Emurne
Ptlves
Masonic Hall
Mr. Barkly
Tero
Shafyiury
Carl
Geraldton
Misa Eulalie Donagan
Geraldton Hospital
Mr. Young
Hungerford
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