The Inebriates Bill Principles Explained
The Colonial Secretary explains the bill's humane aim to regard inebriates as victims of disease, not criminals, citing extensive authorities and police court data. It proposes state and private institutions guided by an inspector general, with admission by personal or family petitions and medical certification, and detention limits with rights to be heard. It also provides for humane treatment, including warmth and non-prison confinement for drunkenness offenses.
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Armkast
Police Fourie
Aol
Broad Arrow
Western Australia
Tosane
Non
Connolly
Colonial Secretary
W. Patrick
Colonial — Secretary
C. WW. Mackelt
Colonim
Hy Lean
Deten Fiona
Humane liquor bill aims to treat drunkenness as illness
The assistant colonial secretary outlines provisions of a bill to treat inebriates as patients rather than criminals. It allows detention without hard labor, regulates estate management for the detained, and permits release on license with strict behavioural undertakings. Penal clauses prohibit intoxicants to those under order and restrict contact with inmates.
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Thopett
Western Australia
Connolly
Colonial Secretary
W. Patrick
Memperk
England
America
Railway Estate Water Sample Report Challenging Geraldton
From the East Geraldton Progress Association report the Government borings supervisor notes No 1 bore sample appears potable. Depths of bore and water quality figures are listed with a stated water supply rate. Geraldton Express announces its weekly edition schedule and mailing terms.
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East Geraldton Progress Association
Weston
J.G. Glencross
Capricious Carpings and a Train Compartment Calamity
A bizarre tale from a western train journey follows Charcoal the dog and a bold passenger as they encounter a raucous scene aboard a Geraldton bound wagon. A bystander guard, a marauding dog, and a stubborn mare collide in a farcical sequence ending with a recovered pipe and property.
Turbulent War Dispatches From Vienna Frontline
Reports from Vienna on November 10 describe chaotic fighting around Meche and Hatch Tract. Correspondent Vaio Mui Quwiema notes retreats, heavy shelling, and clashes as British and allied forces attempt to hold positions amid disrupted supply lines. Captain Muirhead Collins praises Commonwealth duty in a London lecture.
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Homdlan
Mead
Hatch Theleaghin
Muirhead Collins
Commonwealth
London
Working Men's College
Interstate cricket match ends in draw in New South Wales
Reported scoreline shows New South Wales 18, Western Australia 5 and 1 Tor 8A with the interstate fixture ending in a draw. The match featured Ty and Mustafa among players, with commentary noting a balanced contest and no decisive result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oueh
Sydney
New de Wales
Anaml
West Mustafa
Tor
Notable Perth Court Session Reveals Ed Merson Case Details
Sensational testimony emerged in Perth yesterday as Edward Merson, a well-built man with confidence, faced a highly charged inquiry. Witnesses described intimate past events and strained family ties amid court scrutiny. Kalgoorlie and Midland Railway notes followed, with leadership changes and temporary in-charge roles outlined.
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Pert
Jay
Edward Merson
Midland Junetlin
Wasia
Bette
Beam Merson
Coomn Ae Fesse
Mart Aubjotera
Midland Railway Coy
Wakely
Will
Kalgoorlie
Bridgetown
Dorniers Tan Bonin
B. Bolton
Ste Ness
Molbauirne
Mountain Primers At Artesian Race Describe Odds
A jagged report covers a horse event with listed runners such as Mountain Primers Artesian Kos Ver and Muir Mee Taihiseret Mauestie. The field includes Mounts Peres and Tint Mountain Princess. Artesian wins by a margin, with Aurifer and Tintseret among rear finishers. Time noted as 2 minutes 0 seconds.
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Muir
Peres
Siwiasa
Aurifer
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Geraldton Express
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Ant
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Victoria
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Bose
Daisy
Nagacer
Une Arewalon
Joe den Rye
Bagelln
Y Geraniinn
Geraldton
Amd
Ubesvat
Hower
Wolfe’s Rnas
Wolfe
Sommapps
Rome
Geraldiog
Bigan
Solon
Dave
Cuuwas Pharmacy
Dawn
GM Whaing
Oth
Roster McMellan
Murray Shree
Vienna
Reneris
Juditon
Nov
Vie
Cnushausiouple
Vaio Mui Quwiema
Jose Dou
Soha
Power
Sopa
Sev
Erik
Woertinatow
Mrosias
Ahieviste Natta Dade Sethe
Uwe
Albert Ewe
Wales
Molina
Almissa
waiTe
Ld. Mead Ciller
Perth
Hawai
Charles Hormann
Thornley
Kondo
Thomas
A. Gibson & CO
Fallowfield& CO
Bralodton Gate
Ferguson, Ltd
Vieber
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Txurace
Agenta
Rogliah
Amerian
Wade Welabach Lishing Coy O Amstranti, Ltd
Nobel
Gago “Raptorive Gov . Ltd
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Apd
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Deen Hakeem
EAI
Toewarn
Milin Mmune Terrace
Geralivton
Union
Mami Hannan
the Central Fish and Oyster Saloon
Varvara
F.W. Warwicker
Grocer
Marine Terrace
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Cheaiest
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So Aes
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