Perth notices and farming tale spread in annual issue
Local firm Gordon at Gotch Pty Limited sent a complimentary Pears' Annual featuring Washington Tiving's Old Christmas drawing with several watercolour sketches by Frank David and BF Brownnall. The edition, available at News Agents and Booksellers in WA, also notes political debates on federal capital siting and signals upcoming events in Geraldton including a rape case postponement and lectures.
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Messrs Gordon
Gotch Pepritary Limited
Perth
Pears
Washington Tiving
Christman
Frank David FT
BF. Brownnall
A. Balnman
Farmers seek profits amid fertilizer and patent talk
A fragmented note notes farmers aiming for high profits through Abrolhos Guano and crop yields while analysts weigh price trends. It also mentions medicines industry patents and cooperative activity, with references to market pressures and uncertain futures.
Murder at Gwalia Cafe Prompts Inquest In Perth
Local telegrams report George Cotha shot in his room at the Gwalia Cafe on William Street Saturday afternoon. A revolver fired through the right eye caused fatal brain injury. no weapon or circumstances found to implicate others. Separate note: Perth observers discuss Sunday holiday tribute at Expla qudte with speakers Talton and Gi Me1A calling for Sabbath holiday enactment.
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Werth
George Cotha
Ayasin
William Street
Henry
Kurrawang wood cutters halt work at camp
In Kurrawang Western Australia a single camp of wood cutters stopped work to demand a settlement of grievances from the executive. The union officials anticipate timber industry negotiations and expect work to resume today.
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Perth
Kurrawang
Sculling Championship Race Postponed in Perth
The West Australian amateur championship sculling race was postponed from King’s Birthday to Saturday. The event, aimed at a strong field, will require Steve Wate to travel to Melbourne for his boat. The trio hopes the pace stays fast and the race concludes in a fortnight.
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Perth
Moutay
Horn
Loxay
Satieway
Scully
Melbourne
Death of Mr Townsend at Carnarvon Parish Burial
Reports state W Ey Townsend died Friday after a paralytic stroke suffered Tuesday at his residence. He was long employed in the Gaol Department, lived in Fremay Gadl mab and then Fremay, aged years, and remained frail until death. He leaves a widow and six sons and one daughter. Funeral rites were conducted by Father O’Malley at St Xavier Cemetery with pallbearers H Carson J M Drew T L Brown B Ingleton Serg Smythe F pitch. The coffin was polished jarrah with an emblematic bag. The service honored the deceased and showed sympathy for the widow and family. Father O’Malley celebrated a Mass for the repose of his soul.
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W. Ey Townsend
Setaro
Carnarvon
Itom
Wapper
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St. Xavier
Carson
J. M. Drew
T. L. Brown
BD. Ingleton
Sergi. Smythe
Dr. Lester
Alleged Sheep Stealing Charged at Mange New Police Court
William Dee faced charges at Mange New Police Court for alleged sheep theft on 20 October. The case, defended by Mr W S Oliver, involved testimony about around 1200 sheep and 1000 from Woollana Station, with sheep found and traced to various parties. The accused claimed he found animals along Rothenny Road and had placed them in a paddock, denying access to the trucking yards and any involvement with the theft.
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Om Remy Vast
Pamen Willliam Dee
Mangenew
Drewery Prosecu
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Oliver
Lion
FB. Liddelaw
Wootlana
Woollena
Gan
Liddelawy
Robi Anthony
Woollana
William Pet
Pilins
Liddehaw
Phillips
Mingenew
Rothesay Road
Georges Verbert
Rotheny Road
Mill
William Thee
Privet Poolaith
Tasmanian Traveller Recalls Ill Health in Melbourne
A fragmentary report quotes Mr WM Francis of Launceston Tasmania describing a severe gastritis attack during a Melbourne heatwave. He criticizes remedies and recounts travel hardships across Tasmania and New Zealand, noting dissatisfaction with false dosages and a desire to resume journeys with caution.
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Launceston
Tasmania
Melbourne
New Zealand
Sheep Escapes Cause Trial on Rothesay Road
A trial heard claims that William Dee and companions drove a flock of about 70 sheep along the Rothesay Road toward Mr. George Herbert’s paddock. Witnesses testified sheep were shot. evidence from accuser and defence discussed ownership, distance, and timing. Judge discharged the accused after considering the testimony, finding insufficient proof for conviction.
Enquiry on Show Ground Stock Privileges at Gerallion
Sir a correspondent asks who set the policy banning stock on the Gerallion Show Ground and if others may obtain the privilege. He notes horses and cable owned by Mr Hadly were raving on site and questions whether the Agricultural Society committee were consulted and if sellers or others can obtain commissions or advantages.
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Gerallion Show Ground
Daddy
Enquirer
Kingis Birthday Holiday Note From Falitor
Fragmentary letter from a Falitor noting a birthday holiday for a king and expressing regret and loyalty to a mayor. The writer mentions Geraldton and Austre but provides unclear details and dates, illustrating a personal reaction to a national or civic observance.
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Siri
Geraldton
Pte
Adelaide Tailoring Co initial operations and local performance
The Adelaide Tailoring Co displayed strong demand with 43 orders by Saturday night, as W A Mey Glick led opening efforts in Northam. Customers praised fabric quality and variety in patterns, while expansion to 250000 acres via the Newcastle-Bolgat railway project was noted and a separate criminal case involving Hilda Grace Cousins was listed.
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Adelaide
W. A. Me
Austrian Patrol Intercepts Servian Tug Near Banover
Austrian patrol boats near Banover thirty miles north of Belgrade stop a Servian tug charged with violating international law. The Servian crew protests loudly as Austria asserts a breach and demands adherence to treaty obligations. A separate report says a large fire destroyed equipment at the Austrian military telegraph department arsenal in Kometurg, with suspicions of Syrian involvement.
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Emperor Joseph’s Farewell to Kaiser in Royal Conversation
An antiquated diary-like notice reports Emperor Joseph presenting a miner to the Kaiser and to the rehiuke Prax, with German ambassador Here Ruhtenthal among the gunwis. The Emperor later held a formal conversation with the Kaiser and bade him a respectful farewell.
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London
Joseph
Ruhtenthal
Tyur
Interview Fragments From Century Magazine Suppressed
A damaged Century Magazine issue from London contains fragments of an interview with Mr William Bayan Males aboard a ship in Norwegian waters. The truncated text references current topics and an encounter with the Kaiser, highlighting wartime interest and censorship.
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London
Willian Bayan
the Kaiser
Crown Prince Returns Amid Turmoil in Belgrade
Crowds greet the Crown Prince amid demonstrations outside British and Russian legations. Reporters note rapturous reception by Lenton, Simlay, and supporters as authorities attempt to keep order in Belgrade.
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Simlay
Belgrate
Will
Beryla
Suffragettes Demonstrate Before Holloway Jail
A Sunday demonstration by suffragists in prison garb paraded from Lenton to Holloway, marching around the walls to cheer prisoners. The scene, titled Lorilon, reflects continued protest and public attention on the suffrage movement.
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Lorilon
Lenton
Holloway
Chinese steamer wreck leaves several dead
London reports a Chinese steamer en route from Amoy to Tenas sunk with passengers lost. Two drowned and four missing are feared as rescue efforts continue amid weather. Authorities estimate property damage and casualties from the accident.
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London
Suntay
Doar
Amey
Tedagas
Australian political crisis threatens Deakin ministry fallout
The Australian crisis centers on Labor unrest and union agitation. Analysts expect possible Labor ministry formation, as reformers challenge Deakin's followers. Mr Reid unlikely to unite cross party support, risking public confidence across Australia.
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Deakin Ministry
VUI
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Wotermter
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Deakin
Tf Air
Watron
Australia
Parliament Proceeds After Conference as Friday Plans Formulate
Telegrams report tangled chatter as Parliament gears to set proceed to Friday's agenda. Mentions of Deakin and ministers surface amid unclear references to upcoming cabinet actions and potential appointments. A collision near Tarra is noted with minor injuries to Cookgardle and Marawala, while Beth Vesuets resume activities.
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Inito Tarra
Steiners
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Marawala
Tewisted
Beth Vesuets
Old Lady Henrietta Sewall 73 Dies in Melbourne Slump
In Melbourne a 73 year old woman, Henrietta Sewall, died after collapsing. The report notes confusion over the circumstances and mentions a misunderstanding between Mr Reid and Sir John Forrest has been resolved.
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Melbourne
Sanday Dry
Henrietta Sewall
Tie Tall
Ant
Nana Atter Ie Aye
Sanenseion
Mr Reid
Sir John Forrest
Atherton Affair Tale Contradicted in Port Report
Disjointed OCR text reports a contrived Atherton affair with references to a wound described as razor laceration and a spy named Arthur Patternon. The fragment hints at motives tied to health concerns and business troubles, but the passage is garbled and lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable details.
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Razor
Beable
Arthur Patternon
Two Young Men Hanged at Kalgoorlie Court
Kalgoorlie Monday report: two young men named Holloway and Lawton were hanged at the Kalgoorlie Police Court on Saturday for robbery with violence. They were remanded for further sentence or appeal as required by law.
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Kalgoorlie
Holloway
Lawton
Vighmor
Sud
Ministerial Promise Ends In Confusion For Ward Meeting
Fragmented OCR text suggests a political or ministerial promise referenced during a ward meeting. The readable portions mention light breeze, Westaznia, My Lady, and a quoted line about seconds away. Specific names, places, dates, or outcomes are unclear in the available fragment.
Two Men In A Boat Overtaken In A Storm
Auguste Mtr reports from Katanning on railway service cuts and a reduction in produce shipments to Invermail. Two men in a boat navigate a sudden storm, struggling to reach safety as waves and wind hamper progress.
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Auguste Mtr
Katanning
Inverml
Fragmentary maritime incident report from Bunbury area
Report describes a plank bursting and a vessel taking on water after a fall in Bunbury. the barque or boat drifted two miles off Wy tiaelias style gibberish. Despite valiant bailings the bow sank lower and the crew struggled through the night toward Thursday evening.
Capricious Carpings on The Producers Review Editorial
A long OCR fragment critiques The Producers' Review as Roy al Agricultural Society's journal and questions proposed national mobilization for war. It discusses readership, empire defense, and the need for reform and new leadership, urging a peaceful yet strong future for agriculture and national policy. The piece references Australia, Britain, and large-scale mobilization debates with emphasis on farming communities.
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Producers' Review
Profensen
Royal Agricultural Society
Ve Producers’ Union
Lali
Britain Accused of Aiding France in European Tensions
Berlin Times correspondent notes talks on mutual remorse and the Casablanca incident show slower progress than hoped. Russian papers doubt France will retreat from demands while Britain presses for naval strength as a tool of peace amid growing tension with Germany.
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Sinsiday
Ce von Bulow
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Casablanca
Berlin
Times
England
Muriel Bu
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Germany
Poisonous Food At A Girls Orphanage
A fragmentary report notes deaths at Mt 81 Vincent Girls Orphanage Lamrick due to food poisoning. The item mentions sixty six other inmates and an ongoing trial. References to penny portane between Germany and America and negotiations hint at broader domestic concerns.
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Lowtas
Sunlay
Taft Election Could Spur Prosperity in Trade Circles
Reports from Boston Chicago and St Louis suggest Taft’s victory signals reforming prosperity. Analysts note stronger tin and copper marker activity in Kinlant as signs of expanding exportation, with optimism about American markets and trade growth driven by Taft's win.
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Kevin
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Chicago
St. Are
Taft
The Lancashire Lottery: A Clumsy Truce in Guessing Game
London and Surrey readers note a temporary truce in a local guessing contest among Lancashire cot erm operatives. Participants struggle to predict numbers tied to the year 1908 while others wager on figures around 199. A single computer warns of a possible 3,000,000 error, suggesting technical misgivings in the betting scheme.
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London
Surray
Lancashire
Cot Om
J. J. Barlow
Fothie
Parsons
New South Wales Position at Broken Hill Bright Outlook
Broken 1H Sundey reports the outlook at Beckly Hill improving with broader prospects. The survey asks whether the Avex inden will rebalance under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, amid a business climate easing across classes.
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Sundey
Beckly Hill
AMA
Boat capsizes off Sydney. six men missing in wake
A boat sank near Sydney during a thawing event leaving six crewmembers unaccounted for. Rescue teams struggled to locate the men as weather hampered efforts and authorities warned of continuing danger at sea.
Revenue Rise Reported by Auckland Establishment
Aut Fumlay i Soar Ward at Tin aeetyester in Auckland notes revenue for the year ending September rose by HAK00 compared with the previous 12 months.
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Fumlay
I Soar
Tin Aeetyester
Aucklan
Widow's death by self harm shocks Adelaide crowd
A fragment touching on a widow Mary Ann Eaters sitter Kent Town and a police report about a self inflicted injury in Adelaide. The readable text mentions illness and financial worry surrounding her act and notes a Saturday to Sunday timing with unclear specifics.
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Adelaide
Mary Ann
Kent Town
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