Western Australia Seeks Stand Against Eastern Pressure in Debate
In a heated Western Australian legislative debate, M.P.s discuss potential withdrawal from the Federal Union, federal railway promises, and the broader impact of eastern states policies. Speakers reference the American Civil War as a warning while defending WA’s right to resist perceived coercion and demand clear promises before supporting national projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falatdee Council
Western Australia
Federalinn
Link Oie
Anernibers
Orig
Fastern
Priniucers
Australa
Boverdl
Jrentlemas
South Australia
Devonport
Trans-Australian Railway
Iportance
Oure
Ani Teal
Commonwealth
John Forvent
Aston Sehr
Hackett
Slitine
Paleick
Srohlcans
Weston Sieinelbloa
Hankertrom Witel
Asia
G. Randell
Commonwealth of the United States of America
Kong
Thomson
Western Australie
Theastern
Connor
Mingenew Mems on Granolitive Foes and Public Fares
From Our Own Correspondent Mingenew notes local council fears over public thoroughfare care and town animals. A bazaar for Anglican Luna church supporters drew crowds and funds, while Mr. G. J. Gooth returns from the Old Country to push Bacton Estate improvements preparing 600 acres for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraklion Council
Ongatha
Bill Criddie
Don Barta
Minjenen
Mingenew
Broad
Dull
Marmota Station
Carey
Stallare
Dallas Rhodes
Hugo
Sten
Girin
Temple
G. J. Gooth
Bacton
Old Country
Haliday
Midlant
Peregrine Lengthened to Carry More Cargo
The Peregrine, a Howard Smith passenger and cargo steamer, was lengthened at Williamstown from 280 to 320 feet. The upgrade aims for steadier sea movement and 750 tons extra cargo capacity, with expected speed gains and improved comfort. Total local expenditure around £211,000, work mainly by Australian Forge and Engineering Co. Limited. A new refrigerated storage chamber was added aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Argus
Howard Smith Co
Williamstown
Lud
Hao
Tia
Australian Forge and Engineering Co, Ltd
Marlow Board Qurveries
Funny epitaphs in a graveyard memorials fragment
A vivid set of antique epitaphs from Woolwich and Transatlantic memorials recounting deaths with dark humor and blunt detail. The inscriptions salute Major Jamons Rewsh, Jerome Nie ton, and Mary Asm among others, noting accidents, drinking deaths, and moral judgments with terse, morose wit.
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Woolwich
Jamons Rewsh
Royal Artillery
Found at Last and the Peregrine Vessel Enquiry
A quirky tale traces Phicas Phogg on a quest for perpetual motion ending with a wife and reflections on earths future. It notes a vast expansion in Peregrine features, reporting about 300 boats and 40,000 rivets aboard a vessel reaching dramatic growth and public attention.
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Phicas Phogg
Timbuctoc
Crete
Mining returns from districts spark regional snag
Mining figures from multiple districts show varied outputs including MT. MAGNET with Morning Star 3s7m 10dwt and Sindar at 398 tons, Jupiter 18 tons for Zion Sdwt 111 Bt, Hi Dawn 25 tons for 1202 are, and Five-Mile Gem 60 tone for 250 1sdwt. Lake Austin lists Lemaine 5 tons for soz 10dwt, Black Range notes Manings Marley North 115 tone for S002.
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Sindar
Jupiter
Zion
Lake Austin
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Ad Stressed by Back Pain
A reader voices how delaying treatment worsens a back strain and kidney ache, urging Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy. The ad promotes the pills sold by Foster McClellan Co at 11 Murray Street Perth, urging buyers to ensure the brand is DOAN'S.
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W.A
Mr. Thos. Hutchinson
Chan
Conway’s
Doan
All Chemists
Foster McClellan
Murraystreet
Perth
Noan
Correspondence on local editorials and names in the paper
A reader vents about editor taunts and partisan letters. He defends female relatives and criticizes correspondent names listed, noting reactions to piano performances and local columnists. The letter laments tasteless attacks and urges respectful treatment of women.
The Cheerful Giver at Perth Anglican Synod
The Perth journal reports an Anglican Synod session condemning poverty in Australia and urging alms, with Rev. R. H. Moore of Northam noting clergy avoid preaching for gain and repeating that cheerful giving is urged though offertories often fall short.
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Perth
Anglican Synod
Anon Lefroy
Australia
R. H. Moore
Northam
Our Poets Corner on a Proposed Railway
A fragmentary poem laments the anticipated Chapman area railway and its promised benefits. It envisions Geraldton as a thriving seaport with dance halls, a mayor, and weekly merriment once the line arrives, though doubts remain about timing and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Vermes
Geraldton
Spring Season Remedy Ad Calls Liver Health Boost
A vintage notice promotes BASE BEANS as a vital spring toning remedy. It claims they cleanse the liver, regulate digestion, and restore energy during seasonal change, addressing biliousness, sluggish blood, and tiredness. The ad urges use to combat the spring fatigue and improve overall vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caple
Fragmented OCR note on negotiations and threats
The readable text shows a garbled negotiation exchange with references to weapons and a request for fair deal terms. It mentions turning to a firearm from a fen and urging both sides to reach a just conclusion at a hall with all concerned present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire & Mare
Colonial Wool Bales Exhibition Notes and Prices
A partial report from Dalgety and Co Ltd on Colonial wool bale sales at a London event outlines totals near 90 000 bales with expectations to reach 100 000. Merino lots showed fair competition though some qualities declined while lower grade wools fell. prices varied for medium and coarse wools suitable for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowirs, Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Tate
Gression T
United States
Oldest Babylonian tablets reveal early writing forms
Readable fragments from a Chicago expedition show a large corpus of tablets from the old Babylonian era. The finds include tree tablet types with shapes resembling small dragons and early inscriptions on soft clay. The bricks and tablets indicate rough, evolving writing methods used by ancient scribes to convey information and building records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedewe
Sim
Une
University of Chicago
Ambush by intruders sealed with wax entombs companion
In a grim scene a group, trapped on tires, is overcome and buried alive by attackers. The captured prisoner is sealed with snowy wax from head to toe, leaving only death as the release. The attacker vows to guard the mortal remains as a grim warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niu
Gulliare's Lions Cage at Stake Hippodrome Thrills Crowd
An animational show at the Stake Hippodrom featured two top players in a 35 minute cage bout. A female trainer controlled a rim that circled the arena as a loud roar signaled the ending. The match lasted about ten minutes with all players receiving strong cheers as they exited.
Fragmented health note on tablets and safety terms
A damaged OCR fragment mentions tablets and safety concerns, referencing robust terms and a person named J. Marine. The passage is incomplete but hints at medical or pharmaceutical content and cautions. No clear events, dates, or actions are discernible.
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Legislative Council
Secession Movement
MR. Patrick
Mansac
Mingenew Mems
Navy Nmi
Worrall Vy TM
Marino Turracc
Aravella
Atubetle Young
Mooer
Roger Nieton
Alame
Mary
Peter Dan'ole
Joseph the Clutton
Joseph Jones
Tle
John Sykes
Iain
Willie
Willi
Adam
Enoch Woodarg
Enoch
Tim
Transatlantic Memorials
Matha Gwynn
Hatehyd
Hore
James Brown
Merideth
MT. Magnet
Morning Star
Black Range
Manings
Marley North
A. Gibson
England
Will
Dubson
Annie Gibson
MR. Tomlinson Belabors
Ure Balto
Teddy
Vale
Owl
Scott
Tow Drew
P. May
Alice Mitchel
Misare Mitchell
R. Robinesa
Verture
OUR Poets’ Corner
Prospecta
Jack
Aery
Robertes O&t
Gulliare
J. Marine
Corea
Railway &Station
E. Blight
Sm G
Linthorne
Midland Hotel
Geo. Lester
Joimer
Undertaker
Garden Ra
Mellows & Miller, Carpenters & Joiners, —Undertakers
Apowma
Victoria
Cash Bore
Mariva Terrace
Lawes
Bates
C. Slokes & CO
E. Arandel
Beddlers, Harness and Collar Wholesale
Aap Retail, Manis — Texmios
Gusateros
Prascle Heary
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