Geraldton harbor talks stir local politics and progress
In a crowded Geraldton gathering, speeches praised past efforts to extend the harbor and improve the port. Leaders credited years of advocacy, with mentions of figures like Mr Wereplinds, Mr Drew, and Premier Moore, while stressing public education in local matters and future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Geraldton
Alleare
Owas
Ivan Geraliton
Athens
Hess
Boone
Wereplinds
Te Hadalec
Drew van
Janet
Fi Aleret
Obituary Notice for F Williams and Family Remains
The obituary notes F Williams died after a prolonged illness, the youngest son of the late Mr John and Mrs Hi Williams Witlaw Gwily. The bereaved family and many sympathizers attended the private funeral, with Father Virnio officiating at the cemetery. The Northampton correspondent reports the death followed typhoid and lists numerous relatives and mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Williams
John
Witlaw Gwily
Irene
Virnio
Deowused
Morthampton
United Religious Service Honors King in Geraldton
A Friday night service at the Gewkdton Town Mall united Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Salvation Army leaders in an address by Capt. Gration. Speakers praised King Edward VII’s diplomacy and military support while urging national unity and future service to the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gewkdton
Salvation Army
Capt
Gration
Ant Jirayer
iRev
E. Saumlers
Avtrich
Mayer
Saul
Wade
Tata
Fide
Hendon
Marlboreth Morse
Nonte
Tomlan
Geraldton
Geo
Enrland
Feward Vif
Bashods Alnie
Army
Axl Navy
London
Mont Perfert
Goo
Prayer Service At Xavier’s Church Draws Curiosity
Friday evening gathering at Xavier’s Church featured a special petition for the repose of the honored dead. Attendees planned a memorial service in the Iowa Hall with hopes for unity among congregants and participants in ongoing rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranvig Xavier
Lowa
Sunday Court Hears Alleged Sunday Drinking Case
Geraldton police at the Shamrock Hotel faced witness testimony about Sunday drinking among male travellers. The defendants Wate Ma Gee ML and Valentine Wratt pleaded not guilty to supplying liquor to bona fide travellers on a Sunday. The case featured statements from Sergeant Ismyth, P.T. Tatillon, witness Wallace, and others, with details of glasses on the bar and possible whisky in use during the morning of May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Wate Ma Gee
Valentine Wratt
Iquor
Mann
Ismyth
Tatillon
Bo. Andersom
Shamrock Hotel
Mr. Wallace
Loxker
Ross and
Parker
Pe Anderson
Wallace
Brown
Ourie
Munn
Robert Wallace
P.J. Hamilton
Themen
Reine
Jones
Memilton
Anderson
Rere
Questo
Walter Leonard Brown Yartman
Shamrock
Walker
Apha Hoss
Sinelay
Walla
Walkter
Thomas Honte Parkin
Sime
Avktor Usher Adv Promotes Scotland Spirit List
Advt fragments suggest Avktor Usher markets a spirit list in Scotland with referenced wording. The readable portion names Avktor Usher and Scotland, implying a regional promotion or product listing in an advertisement.
Acting Premier announces death in Cape Colony report
Telegram summary from Bremce of Cape Colony cites Mr Mertman and Mr Wik au announcing a death. The message mentions flat places and Betos, Melek, with bus readed the Acting Premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VMRTI
Acie
Cape Colony
Mertman
Wikau
Betos
Melek
Helena Vuleters at Salar das in Third-Class race chaos
The Helena Vuleters on Salar das saw Meguinis slip on plates but stay safe as the Third-Class Mute won by Sumei. An inquiry into the accident by the Stipendary Stewards left no decision, Berglund suspended from day’s end. Brunswick won the Comet Hedicap with Cissy Mis and FO. Thomas and J Barry censured and Barry suspended for six months for ride abuse.
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Perth
Helena
Salardas
Meguinis
Wanal
Martiens
Berglund
Brunswick
Cissy
Cissy Mis
Thomas
Mener
J. Barry
Joe Eo
Barry
Inditenrn
Suiterpiully Barry
Anpraye
Brave Little Girl Faces Fire For Mrs Kelly
Melbourne report tells of a daring child in Pudlarat where a kerosene lamp ignited a blaze. Katie Murray, aged 11, woke to a crash, aided Mrs Kelly with a frightened man nearby, then escaped the burning house as smoke and flames trapped others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Yomtay- Ty
Pudlarat
Kati Murray
Kelly
Mrs Kelly
Tor
Danis
Ian Ready
Stowes
Sally
Hans
Avalagirn
Dean Ararnn
Ant
Congre
Fire
Ruth Vermin
Gambling Evil In Perth Bookmakers Face Charges
Seven bookmakers were charged after Saturday street betting in Perth. Detective Dempsey testified that confusion and multiple complainers showed betting activity near St. George's Terrace. The magistrate proposed a nominal fine, noting the act had been a dead letter for years and stressing penalties could rise if law evasion continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Moutay
Dempsey
St. George's Terrace
Eack
Walter Im
Casey Penatty
Mr. Walter
Buried in Steamer Collision at Sea
A reporter notes a fatal accident near Burbury where Monias Richard Dinkenson and the mate of the steamer Dilkera perished after a collision with another vessel. The incident details remain unclear as the wreckage and exact sequence of events are still being investigated by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Monias
Richard Dinkenson
Te Seren
Dilkera
Abe Jefiv
Brekinson
Melbourne Coroner's Court hears case on Mrs McCalluty death
Three women Mintte Eom Herwine Brown and Mrs Yor Rox faced the Coroner's Court in North Melbourne over the death of a young woman after an operation at Down's house. Harry Penick and others appeared as witnesses. witnesses claimed a criminal operation led to death, with cross-examination revealing alleged accessorial involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mintte Eom
Ot Herwine Brown
Yor Rox
Whee Hoshard
Try Sitter
Cara Peenmetig
Calline Wood
Elizabeth Thewney
North Melbourne
Coroner's Court
Milsted
Ina
Havin
Nrson McCalluty
Down' S
Pentington
Power
Minnie Lone
Cabinet meeting in Melbourne to wrap up work
The Cabinet met on Saturday and will meet again at noon tomorrow before the Prime Minister departs for Nareandere. Fisher said there is a long way to go and several tasks must be completed, with sessions expected to continue through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathers
Canwideranioy
Taeytel
Mustane
Ims
Ob of
Monte
Aman Consaderet
el Aeterini
Melbourne
Sundas
Ior
Nareandere
Fisher
Akveral
Drunken Driving Crash Ends In Tragic Accident
Melbourne Sunday reports a sensational driving accident at Ballarayth Hill. A lamplighter named a child was being driven when control failed, sending the vehicle into a shaft. A young girl, barely of age, was fatally injured as clothing became entangled, and bystanders attempted rescue. The lamplighter sustained back injuries while the driver’s condition is described as grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Boris
Fragmentary Crime Trial Report at Shamrock Hotel
A damaged transcript outlines a Sunday May 18 court scene with police, a defendant, and a medical or legal expert. Witnesses discuss motives and duties while a constable notes responses. The testimony hints at planned business and possible violence surrounding the Shamrock Hotel incident.
New South Wales Parliament Member Draws War Talk
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sydney Sunday note referencing MP Vallany and Sullivan, with a war declaration context and remarks about parliamentary roles. Names and terms are unclear, but the piece hints at political debate and party alignment within the Labor League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Byerivelinn
Vallany
Sullivan
Watt
Fyshteme
Sallaws
Tutun
Lavon
Larke athesNeruty
Tle
Vhdepwiedewt
Parlamwent
Lauber League
Tre Sandy MacDonald Whis- By A Rare Whinky
Fragmentary note mentions Sandy MacDonald in a cryptic hotel reading context with unclear edits and stray letters. No clear event or date is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy MacDonald
Teading
Mieths Marriages and Deaths Notice Summary
Fragmentary OCR notes list Mieths, marriages and deaths with scattered names, places, and dates. The readable text hints at locally significant life events without complete details or clear context.
Fragments of a Charity Sermon at Perth Cathedral
Readable parts describe a lengthy sermon by a priest praising loyalty to a lord and church figures. The text mentions Bishop, a speech by the speaker, and contributions to a charitable cause, with references to The National Ruth and various clergy. The fragmentary report notes audience reactions and questions about the inspiration and unity of faith during the event.
The Pepy Pastille Cure for Bronchial Colds
A fragmentary advert describes Pepy Pastilles as a remedy for bronchial colds and throat irritation. It touts soothing effects and claims benefits on coughing while warning about dangerous cough syrups. Readers are told to obtain the Pepy Pastille from chemists and general stores at a shilling and sixpence per tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunes Amd
Dineot
Cure and claims for Warners Fate cited in Melbourne notice
An advertisement from The Warner and Co Limited Melbourne extols Warners Fate Cure as a liver remedy and indigestion treatment. It asserts strong curative effects, describes general benefits, and directs readers to apply for more information or product details. The text mentions a Mrs AL Tanetoy and dates to mid 19th century medical advertising practices.
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Billoun
Teischich
Aly
AL Lee
Kool Witous
Mami
Teller
Mra AL Tanetoy
Warners
Thew, Werner and Co. Linited
Melbourne
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Hans Irvine
Tel
Pisiul
Cheney
Provence
Eee
J. Price
Deatus
Stawatos
Pate of
Fue
Dilkeraus
Mate
Isabel McGallum
Wilpul
Inter-State
Victoria
Federal Affairs
Marderson
Wilrtss Adritten
Ube
Hr Shamrock Hotel
Meourther
Finn
New South Wales
Eileon
Indestead
Bishop Kelly
Rome
Neuer Haines
Epee Raigh Gally
Jilin
WLC
Creagh
Dorin
Ebairmae
Tahiy
Welladvice
Wye
Tratia
Aris
Aex
Avtelakte
Ohirsh
Wits
Discos
Muilewa
Neidrona
Lev
Dongarra
Uber
Yoni Otheett
Hae Lycee
Tony
Hutt
the Live Merchants
Boan Bros
S. Uiola
Alensyon
Poauen
HE World
AST
Royal Worcester
ADV
Emporis
Born Bros’ Emporium
Wellington Street
Stas
Fuser
Tis PriSt
Minho Kelly
Taal
Monger
Dineer
Wis Gonlins
Llaarn Sielmg
Nh Fragile
Uae
Crete
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