The Speculative Frontier in Colonial Land Policy
A long passage argues for rapid settlement of virgin land in the Qakahalla District and a government plan to buy out large squatter holdings to foster farmland development. It discusses the electoral act's flaws, calls for reform, and posits that new settlers, aided by government protection, could boost prosperity while political leaders debate policy and tenure rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qakahalla
Claremont
Ana Wruivert
Frenense
Labor Party
Aluward
Geraldton Group Battles Over Quarters For Children
The Geraldton Murchison Goldie Children's League faces government pressure as Public Works letters reveal officials seek to repurpose Marine Terrace buildings used by the league for only part of each year. League secretary Mr H Bride replies detailing difficulties in finding alternative housing for children during summer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton Murchison
Goldie
Io Matin Terrace
Polies
Goldfields
Ube
Tibe
Alwriar
toWh
League
Public Works Department
Te League
Holdley
Willeraner
H. Bride
Gakitekta
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Chamberlain’s Tablets Keep Stomach Ailments In Check
Remedy notice describes cham berlain’s tablets for stomach disturbances and suggests taking a medium dose at first signs of distress to lessen severity. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
Rocket apparatus storage dispute in Geraldton
Local communications reveal tension over storage for rocket gear and access to rooms in Geraldton. Officials discuss a five room terrace, cellar space, and key handover as leagues weigh halting actions until external support arrives from the Murchison.
Strange Murder Case in New Zealand Shores
A long, jumbled report recalls a Westport murder mystery. Bourke was found dying in a dray shed after a night of quarrels. Witness Connelly claimed he helped Bourke from a hotel and was later accused of murder. Halinen and Anderson were tried for manslaughter, with Connelly later tried for murder but cleared. The case spanned trials, intrigues, and shifting theories, ending with Connelly jailed on a perjury finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
New Zealang
Bourke
Wensport
Halie Hen Ant
Rourke
William Connelly
Connally
Sain
Strick
Westport
Ume Halinen
Anlersey
Halinen
Anderson
Connelly
Nelson
Chapman Connelly
Talien
Rub Tite sayMellar
Theta
Baoldly Worlied
Perwry
West Comat
Justice Comper
Wisnesses Weing
Crown
I Cooper
Bomnin
Warner's Safe Pills Promote Regular Bowels
An article on preventing constipation advises a daily bowel movement for health, noting that retained waste harms digestion and causes symptoms like bad breath and headaches. It recommends Warner's Safe Pills to induce a regular nightly habit, with dosing adjustments and cautions, and lists Melbourne as the company base and availability through chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Warner
H. A. Warner and Co. Limited
Melhourne, Vic
Court frees two men after confession and exonerates others
A sensational court recounts a detective’s assertion that Halinen and Andersen were innocent while Bourke was robbed and assaulted. The prisoner’s confession led to release of Maliven and Anderson, with ministers and barristers thanked for prosecuting. Cabinet weighing compensation steps following their release. A telegram notes Anderson’s later death near Anckland after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halinen
Andersen
Bourke
Anedersen
Hin
Auning
Connelly
Justice Cowper
TerIman
McDonald
Maliven
Anderson
Justin
Ancklanit
Andis Anderson
Judicious Advertising in Early Commerce Prose Fragments
Fragmented old column warns merchants that advertising drives business and creates demand. It argues secrecy harms sales, notes signage and circulars invite passersby, and suggests persistent advertising keeps customers and replenishes stock. Contains multiple stray quotes and spelling quirks.
Postal Costs and Delivery Charges in Print Trade
A brief note outlines how the printer bears postage and delivery costs, with customers facing competing item charges. The article discusses highway and byway logistics and the impact on distribution routes and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Oes
Wsaten
Turf racing results and entries from a Newark paper card
The note lists eight declared runners for the Walkaway Handicap and two November Handicap fields, with horses such as Percival Evolution Carlton Kinga Garrmon Lapas Yowigin Forest Charm and Golletreth in the former, and Clarianer Bloanlwhdad Rarygtinls Vervival Mayflower Ryohu in the latter, plus a WAUK RACE lineup including Juplunya Penpoctor Markwman Werlarra Topay Misa Carbiney and Krehmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Carlton
Kinga
Garrmon
Lapas
Yowigin
Golletreth
Clarianer
Ryoho
Yowagin
Mark
Spring Meeting Highlights at Mulbowene Nov 7
Final day results from the Spring Meeting show Teafulgne winning the Five Crow stakes with Rinmmerelle second and Apple Die third. In the betting fields, Alawa led the pack before a neck finish in the Weel after grown race, while Nizel and Sey mour dead heat for Nizel and Sey mour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulbowene
Aave
Teafulgne
Five Crow
Vavnser
Bettini
VLC
Ranical
King’s Cross
Lady Litfidenrs
Bet- Hae
Seymour
Wo Tiy
Penal Tanticap
Tolaiy
Ciflbeara
Uru Seot
Wright
WAAC November Meeting Forecast and Races at Perth
Perth reports a WAAC November meeting with fine weather and strong attendance. Details include turf events such as SPRING TIURDLES at 195 acres, GROVE HANDICAP, and TALLS events. Notable outcomes mention a dead heat in the DETMONT HANDICAP and winners like Hana and Flora Mar, with betting odds and weights listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Stewards
Starrs
Piers
Smin
Baresta
Flora Mar
Jan Shik
Hanrakt
Co op Stores Offer Cash Prices and Household Benefit
Dull trading noted but housewives urged to shop at Co op Stores for maximum value. Cash trading yields lowest prices and the cooperative passes back savings to customers. A testimonial from Mrs Webber Geelong Vic praises Chamberlains Tablets as effective and reliable for bowel regulation and overall household health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-op
Geraldton Express Postal Offer Ad
A brief notice announces the weekly Geraldton Express newspaper published Monday Wednesday and Friday. It offers free delivery to addresses in the state for twelve months on receipt of 12s 8d in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Geraldton Express
All-Fours Cure Promoted By Physical Culture Adherent
A foreign physician endorses the all-fours cure for rheumatic complaints. The piece notes dramatic posture changes, claims of joint relief after months, and advocates exercise with cautious beginning. It critiques this method while quoting professors in favor of returning to ancestral quadruped movement for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie
Aml
UnmyKtom
Browthy
Vertin
Wivrend Cultus
Pady
Tours
Fragmented tale mixes philosophy and folly in dinner world
A garbled narrative describes a professor and a bachelor uncle mocked for psychology boasts, a dinner invitation to a wealthy bootmaker, and a strange sequence with a plant and boots. The text then shifts to a Bible presented to General Botha via the British and Foreign Bible Society, set against a colonial backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Trankvant Ib
Ible Society
Georgy Lowe
Central South Africa
Botha
Aoi Mgare
Sahoert
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Moore
Petétann
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Harry
Reburton
Robur
THE
Fresh Air League
Wiscomm
Tamalam
Count Howe
Brede
Thore
Breede
Tomer
Hearne
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Renedy
Vuk.c
WAAC
GROVE
Simele
Ellie
Tals
Neteay
Simelte
Coe
Tookalkar
Ofp Diame Yumarabla Thetanoes
Emamarsie Huetanoes Peeventda
JC Bno
Lea
Oratt Salt Works
London
Geo. P. Harris Scarfe & Co., Ltd
Murray Street
Ae May Bros
MAY Phos
Excelsior Winnowerr
Bonwesy
Manis Biance
Adriance Mewing Machines
W.A
Unicorn
Juumy-Cultivatora Boss Cenivfuzol
General Huwghs Balman's Chat Catton Powelt, Bros. & Whittaker Esuich Chaftwators
Montyor
Windmilla Cockshutt
Farmer's Sev
Drie
Tintcorn
Stitp
Teese Unicorn Diamond Harrows
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T G. EK. Watson
West Australian Wines & Flour
Great Southern Industries
C. Piesse
Katanning
Kalgoorlie
Constantia
Muscat
Kiesse
W.A. Flour
Mesfel F
Geraldton Agnes
F. Green & CO
Durlacher Street
Durlachar Street
A. Hourton
Victoria Hotel
European Agency
Romney
William Wilson
Archurch Lane
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