Pioneer Father Collier of New Norcia remembered
A correspondent recalls Anilian Francis Coll O.S.F. and his long mission life across Western Australia. From Spain to New Norcia he served as parish priest and healer, earning respect with his work among the Merk, Fremantle, and Perth missions, and a gold watch presented by locals.
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Southern Cross Times
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Osalgs
Glennon Heape
Geraldton Volunteers Hear Call for A Company Strength
At a public meeting in Geraldton Major Buchanan urged strengthening the local volunteer corps to form A Company within a state battalion. He noted low headcount, praised past service, and backed a town canvass to recruit more men while highlighting benefits of training and camaraderie.
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Coon Stores Urge Moderation on Lent Fish Orders
Churchmen urged to limit purchases to at most a hundredweight of dried or tinned fish during Lent. Most fish is available, with cod strips priced at 8d per pound. The notice also promotes a universal influenza remedy and a pleasant medicine for children, sold by chemists and stores.
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Loyal Thomas Stroud Juvenile Lodge meets with bazaar plans
The Loyal Thomas Stroud Juvenile Lodge held its fourth fort night meeting on Tuesday inviting new adult and juvenile members. A certificate was presented by Deputy GM Warwicker and certificates gifted by PLP GM Lucey noted for six months of membership. Next lodge night set for the 28th with entertainment planned. A monster bazaar during Show Week at the MK sonic Hall with prizes and a Wolfe’s Schnapps promotion outlined. Cough remedy ads and local tonics promote various medicines for general use.
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Bert Smith
Stephen Tradily
Jane Yeemanmith
William Gee
Crimaw
Balkan War News and European Reactions
War developments loom with Turkey and Bulgaria marching toward the frontier as Britain contemplates adherence to the Berlin Treaty terms. Austria faces Balkan mobilization amid calls for restraint, while Bulgaria celebrates military near Sophia and Princ Ferdinand’s ministers in Romania. The Times notes Britain’s cautious stance and Turkey’s potential retaliation avoidance.
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Austria i Buleariv
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Britain
Berlin
Powers
Fepilin
Hulgatia
Tinaye
Turkey
the Times
Sophia
Bulgaria
Marchet
Lye Powers
Himianet Af Net
Princ Bertin- Amd
Weil
Phi Hinonolik
Rotimania
Orient Reilway Co
Austria
Porte
Hoxie
Tetcovina
Ustriatt Slomonytras
Paris
Porponter
Balswel
Trouble likely at Broken Hill as wiring pact ends
Condensed wires from WEW South Wales report tensions in Sydney as the wiring agreement nears expiry. The Sydney Labor Council secretary hints at developments and warning of possible trouble. Separate note mentions minor collision of steamers Wairuna and Mintaro in Sydney Harbor yesterday with little damage. Jim Jers seeks £1000 to cover referee expenses for the Burns contest.
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Sydney
Turadey
Broken Hill
Sydney Labor Council
Mintaro
Sydney Warbor
Foemer
Jim Jers
Burns Slobnson
Melebourne High Court Upholds Salvationists Obstruction Conviction
In Sale Victoria the High Court upholds a conviction against Salvationists for obstructing streets. The report notes parliamentary debate over Marine Josuranor and House of Representatives actions, with serious allegations connected to a Commission inquiry and department conduct. Royal officials promoted amid controversy over actions impacting the Commission's work.
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Melebourne
High Court
Salvationists
Sale
Ictoria
House of Representatives
Offieres
Wren
Offenbach Grounding and Domestic Tragedy Report
South Australia reports the steamer Offenbach ran aground at Port Adelaide with subsequent damage. A local inquest investigates a homicide claim where the wife of Jeremiah Mahoney allegedly shot her husband in two groin and leg wounds. Police actions follow as authorities seek reason for the act.
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Tesday
Offenbach
Port
Jeremiah Amahoney Eatlel
Perth Criminal Sessions Hear Guilty Pleas and Sentences
The Full Court reserved judgment on an appeal while Perth Criminal Sessions heard six accused plead guilty. Chas Caldwell Green, a constable, faced charges for sending a letter containing a sample of Fuller’s earth. Richard Withalhams received a sentence for unlawful relations with his daughter. Reuben Meyers faced fetal temptations with a £30 fine or imprisonment. Joseph Barker pleaded for leniency for theft and receiving clothing and jewellery aboard the Kyarva. Judge Burnside warned against leniency and imposed prison terms.
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Ateistiee Burnside
Chas Caldwell Greet
Yotloe
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Fuller
Earth
Richard Withalbams
Reuben Meyers
Joseph Barker
Adelaide
Fremantle
Juder Burnside
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Willam Pike
William Taw
West Murray
Street Hawking Protests Stir Perth City Council
Perth trades council launches an open air protest against the City Council’s stance on street hawking. Demonstrators denounce restrictions on hawkers, urging freer access to public spaces and fair treatment for vendors amid municipal regulations.
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Perth
Westnessa
Labor Council
Vivie
Wages of Engine-Drivers at Perth Arbitration Court
Perth reports the Engine-Drivers Union has cross-examined the Souk of Owalia and other companies before the Arbitration Court. The union condemns wage reductions as fraudulent and notes ten speculated cases within the arbitration set. Meat Commission.
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Engine — Drivers’ Union
Owalia
Cguel Tt
Mubenile
Retail butcher examined before Meal Commission
Perth reports reveal Mr Rea a retail butcher gave evidence yesterday and hinted at losing about 6400 pounds over several years. The York Show judged poorly last week though sheep classes were excellent.
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Rea
Meal Commission
York
Sergt Major Comrie Charged With Straling
Sergt Major Alex Norman Comte charged with stealing £17 during service with the Australian Light Horse and released on bail pending further proceedings.
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Sergt Major Comrie
Pritt
Sergt
Alex Norman Comte
Fractured report on castaways and ship crew in Queensland
A brief untidy notice notes that on Tuesday the castaways from a wrecked steamship reached Brisbane. The captain disputes a statement about a Chinese crew member’s conduct aboard the vessel, with unclear details of the incident and its aftermath.
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Rebane
Brisbane
Cecantine
Ihr Chinse
Formatio Sought on Unusual Crop Practices in Express
Correspondence from readers asks for information about a remarkable crop, noting mixed reports on its yield and treatment. The writer mentions different opinions, the possibility of two inches of rain per acre, and wonders about laws or recommended methods, calling the crop out of the ordinary.
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Express
Acre
Federal Politics and Public Interest Reflections
Letter to the editor discusses federal capital issues and Australia’s stake in national policy. It critiques parliamentary representation and calls for informed voter judgment in future elections. The piece mentions political figures, public figures, and ongoing debates about dictatorial power and public welfare.
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Geralfon
Iif
Australia
Tam
Capricious Carpings on vice and life in old days
A fragmented reflective piece criticizes fashionable moralistic condemnations of alcohol tobacco opium and other nerve-soothers. It laments pontificating reformers and hints at social habits and breakfast fare in Francis Street, noting strained meals and oblique references to temperate living.
Bonnington's Trish Moss In Insurance Notice
An odd insurance notice mentions Bonnington's Trish Moss as a ready reference for home use. It touts Bonnington's as a standard cough and cold cure, pleasant to take and reliable, amid musings on health and debt, urging the Co-op as the best remedy against credit parasites.
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Bonnington
Sir Moss
Australia
Bonnington's Irish Moss Still Praised Despite Years Untouched
A persuasive note claims Bonnington's Irish Moss remains a trusted cough remedy after four years, praised for genuine merit and widely sold, despite limited use in public discourse.
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