Debates Over Transcontinental Rail Credit and Politics
The piece attacks attempts to credit Sir John Forrest and West Australian MPs for the Federation era rail project while criticizing Labor Prime Andrew Fisher’s government for driving the Australian railway plank. It asserts ongoing political manipulation and urges public awareness of parliamentary actions and credit.
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West Australia
Sir John
Andrew Fisher
MeAndrew Fisher
Yt Coma
Thins
Sirohn Forrest
Tran
Kaye
Bala
Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Association Meeting
A Geraldton Branch general meeting will be held tonight at 7 30 in the Soldiers Institute. All members and intending members are invited. Returned soldiers are urged to attend the public reception for the Governor General in the Town Hall on Tuesday the 20th at pm.
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Geraldton
Soldiers’ Institute
Shipping movements from Fremantle report
Mesurs Burns and Co Limited shipping agents note steamers schedule. Kurnalpi to depart Fremantle for Geraldton on Monday Mh inst return about Thursday 22nd. Kateonbs sails Fremantle to Hasstern Siete on Saturday Sth December S.8. Dimbooly leaves Fremantle for Eastern States on Saturday 24th November center. Diapoola heads Fremantle for Eastern States on Saturday December 42nd.
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Mesurs, Burns, Prup, and Co
Kurnalpi
Fremantle
Geraldton
Kateonbs
Dimbooly Loaver
In loving memory of Private W icf in Smote sctien
In loving memory of Private W icf in Smote sctien dated 2th September 1517. may his soul rest in peace. Presented by his father, brothers, sisters and guardian.
Public Speakers Attack Forrest Over AILR Construction
Vague streams of critique from speakers and press confront Sir John Forrest amid debates on the AILR construction project. The contested issue centers on how the plan should proceed and who bears responsibility.
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Sir John Forrest
Women Police and Libel Action Hit Tasmanian Court
A Perth police court tale foreshadows female constables earning their "screws" as Helen Blanche Dugdale is unable to foresee a hardened police visitor. Laure Ethel Chipper also a police official testified, both charges proved with fines of 12 pounds 10 shillings and 12 pounds 10 shillings. In Tasmania a libel suit over Australis Mining Standard ends with plaintiffs awarded 400 pounds each after a three day trial. In Victoria a barber shop injury case yields 15 pounds settled after a man lost weeks wages and medical costs from barber’s rash.
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Perth
Cate
Helen Blanche Dugdale
Laure Ethel Chipper
Tenmlo
Mr. Davies
Imis
Keating
Backhap
Federal Senate
Australis Mining Standard
Wangaratta
Vic
Goort
Tallangatta
Geraldton
Geraldton Red Cross Carnival and Governor General visit noted
Local reports announce the Red Cross Carnival opening at Town Hall on Wednesday November 21 at 3 30 p m with a 3 30 p m start in aid of the society. Governor General Sir Ronald Crawford Mauro-Furguquo is expected to attend a public reception at the Town Hall tomorrow evening and the event will feature a musical programme. Government and civic notices cover meat shop disposal, Mallows stockyards updates, and licensing bench changes. Obituary records the death of Mr Michael John Ryan of Lochvale after a long service to the Murchison district.
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Town Hall
Geraldton
Pierrata
Red Cross
Red Cros Society
Ronald Crawford
Mauro-Furguquo
Commonwealth
Orch
Advi
Michhel Johnsan
Lochvale
Northampton
John Ryn
Brookfield
Wea
Bridget Miller
Sherrocks
Tan Ryan
Mary Miller
Mike Ryan
Messrs
P. Ryan
Post
Murchison
New Forrest
Medya
Ryea Pelng
Mingenew
Three Springs
Lootvale
7. Otway
Paogrove
Mells J. Ryan
Greenough
J. Fryan
Tockvale
Unclear municipal debate over stray dogs and civic costs
In a strained, archaic-sounding editorial voice, the article rails against stray dogs and related disturbances that harass residents, especially children, at night. It condemns unowned, unlicensed animals as a nuisance, urging stronger municipal action and support for local officials to protect the community.
Tragic Aviation Cadet Death Amid War News
A crash near the airfield claims the life of Private Henry Clarke and injures others including Sergeant Jameson posts. Names Wounded: H. Clarke, J. Bradley. Army unit details and local condolences follow. The report notes service start dates and expresses communal sympathy for bereaved families amid ongoing recruiting and mobilization.
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