Lost yacht party linked to Carnarvon voyage mystery
A group of four men including Arthur Carter, 27, of Ban Tendian, and Cecil R. Pet-Caiman, left Fremantle South, reached Carnarvon West, prompting a coast guard search led by Inspector Brows after reports their trip to Dongarra had stalled. News via telegram reached friends, who grew anxious until a safe arrival was confirmed at Carnarvon.
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Fremantle
Carsarven
Arther Carter
Bantendian
Royal Yacht Club
Perth
Claude Batty
Cecil R. Pet- Caiman Taut Om Janeary Ib
Dongarra
Piaherien Inuaeh Epder
Brows
Carter
Carnarvon
Dongen
Cape
Cararyien
Geraldton Yeam Mortgage Call Sparks Player Trade Talk
A fragmented QTIFLY era note shows Geraldton Yeam debate a mortgage on principal competitions and the team’s denial of disbanding. A response from Mia Kenew cites a desire to win, firm stance on roster moves, and readiness to endure a tough stretch with Baranin Carnaconn and Valgon.
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Geraldton
Nervant
Mia Kenew
Mimgenew
Broadcast Week Ahead on WEXT with Church Services and Band Contests
Radio schedule outlines a series of broadcasts from St George's Cathedral and other venues, featuring the Interstate Band Contest from Perth Oval, orchestral interludes, and studio performances by Hydner Brebbe, Philtyia Blots, Sunny Webster, and others. The sequence includes theatre talks, two one act plays, a gram finale, and guest vocalists before concluding with a unity concert.
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St. George's Cathedral
Weabey
Cyril Jenkine
England
Stadio
Perth Oval
Queensland Flood Warning With Rising River Levels
February report from Thistane notes heavy rains for ten days. Officials warn of possible floods in Queenston as rivers rise beyond prior levels. Local authorities urge residents to monitor warnings and take precautions.
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Queenston
Wits Hartel
Air service plans transform New Guinea mining supply routes
New Guinea mining development backs an air service to haul gear personnel and cargo to remote goldfields in the rugged highland terrain. Early flights from Sydney to Lae and Rabaul evolved into a domestic network using Junkers aircraft serving Halamas Lac and other field sites, with Captain Mustar and J.C. Leven driving operations and Airways Ltd forming to manage rapid freight and military patrol tasks.
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Ward Cine Limited
Guinea Geld Notity
Nowlumea
Halamon
Wau
Goldfielin
Sydney
Rabaul
Enreo
Varun Oi Company
Pex
Pacific Inlande
Plume Motor Spirit
Deremiber
Halamas
Halaswos Nod
Mater
Tas
J.C. Leven
Owines Airways Ltd
Mester
Alan Crome
Adelaide
Guinea
Airways 12d
Capcain Mustar
Lac
guldSetda
Torders
Halamoa
Pratt & Whitney
Herne
Veryrlouda
Malulo
Plarne
Edie Eck
On the Rocks Disaster Near Point Cloates
A wreck near Point Cloates involves the Shunt Maru and Mara ships after grounding on a reef. Ships battled heavy rollers while one vessel reported engine damage and passengers awaited rescue, with wheat cargo aboard the Mara en route from Fremantis to Seanehal.
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Ee Mia Mae
Manking
Premantic
Mara
John Darling
Fremantis
Motor oil selections and engine fuel considerations
The passage discusses choosing motor oil and fuel for engines, noting concerns about compatibility with engine requirements and potential negative effects on performance. It references a guide chart used by attendants and the Mobil oil recommendations for vehicle maintenance and fuel quality.
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Mobiluil
Devil diabolo returns to charm crowds in revival wave
An old pastime diabolo reappears across the country this year, drawing crowds as players skillfully toss and catch a spool between two sticks. Originating as a Chinese street game, it gained popularity in markets and shops before fading, then resurfacing alongside ping pong in public curiosity.
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RAI
Dinhals
artEnet
Polite Phrase Fragments Spark Curiosity
A fragmented OCR note shows a string of odd politeness lines, including quotes and partial sentences. The readable bits imply a conversational exchange about asking someone named daddy, leaving the full context unclear and unsettled.
Abrolhos Islands trip praised by Davy and party
Davy reports a delightful holiday at the Abrolhos Islands with Mr Trigg and Mr Davie. The party, including Hubert Parker and Mr Baker of Perth, toured Wallabi and Wallishy islands, enjoyed camping gear, and observed the mutton birds. Davy urged cautious protection of wildlife and noted eight hour return voyage.
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Nice
Alyrolhum Tulanda
Tall. Davy
Guard
Veatertay
Hubert Parker
Mila
B. L. Baker
Perth
Me Povey
Geraldean
Zane
Weo
Stark
Wallaby Island
Hendreds
Daddy
Davy
Mesary
Trigg
Davis
Berton
Parker
Mr. Miker
Three Crows to Rescue in a Wild River Bravery Tale
A puzzling siege of a river crossing involves three crows and an Iuilian who devise a plan to rescue a battaline crew from a perilous cable installation. The group uses improvised tools and coordinated efforts to move a heavy load across water while enduring pressure and risk, culminating in a tense rescue attempt and a display of teamwork.
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En Rlu
Cyrus McCormick Improves the Reaper in a Historic Test
The narrative traces Cyrus McCormick’s early trials to perfect a mechanical reaper. After repeated failures, he and his brothers study causes, design a wholly new machine, and in July test a prototype that successfully reaps wheat. A pivotal moment occurs as grain is cut and delivered to a worker, marking the first successful reaper made in any country.
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Robert McCormick
Robert Motor Arick
Cyran
Cyrus
John Cash
Herbert No Casas
Cnes
Fragmented Weather Text From A Distant Page
A weather item fragment references a bureau and a forecast across a region with mentions of temperatures and wind. The noisy OCR preserves few clear facts but indicates a broad storm or weather watch, with uncertain timing and several garbled terms.
Country Cricket Big Scoring Game at Nor-Wawpton
Northaunygeto in the nt details a large scoring match at Nor Wawpton with Merexatiles Geeakitoa Teyronensions. The Commercial Meet lunch break interrupts play as bowling figures show Evenwen four for 48, Gor nil for 11, White four for 64, Hewing four for 49, Wilkinama for 24.
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Nor- Wawpton
Evenwen
White
Hewing
Our
Wilkinama
Inland towns rely on pools as seaside bath boon
Readers learn that inland towns like Kalgoorlie Keane and Northam build baths while coastal resorts depend on rivers and Avon River pools. The piece notes abundant springs and the general belief that sea side baths offer health benefits, with observers describing varied local practices and the enduring appeal of spa-like waters.
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Albany
Kalgoorlie Amt
Poole
Beveres
York Land
Avon
Northam Hag
Barking
Beefthy
Meyer
Tsujumer
Wong
Walter
Othet
White Rivers
Berwin
Thers
Paris
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Paterson
H. L. Millen & Co. Bog
Clenses
Termapeat
Y. Alexander
Ray
M. Jenkins
Eq JP
Fisher
H. C. Sewell
H.W. Bevilaqua
Eaq
Commonweal Savings Bank
Qafe
Mingenew
Qtifly
Eupen
Weill
Baranin Carnaconn Amt
Valgon
Geratlton Ait Northaiaytor
Fred Alexander
Bert Howell
Peth Oval
Radio Theatre
Tom Tracy
Winer
May Webster
Tworeau
ABC. Follies
Fars
Ryan
Pexey Kown
Heyane
Harsony
Ruwolt Sandeman
Ray Beatty
Ruth Anierson
Marjorie Bennett
Grahams End Manning
Yma
Sstuntay
Reason Park
Temple Court
Queensland
New Guinea
Point Cloates
Point Crostas
Yertentay
Anrwer Vo Ner Wirsien
Mary’s Wight
Partlow
T. AL. Davy
Mrr
Abrolios Islands
Sadr
Sladely
Yen
Abrolhos Islands
Portio
Mr. Trigg
Matey
Davie
New Wales
Emmy
Wallahis Islant
Knott
Saree
E. Marchant
W.A.C.A
Optician
Marine Derate
Marine ‘Terrace
McCormick
Ier Wureau
Wea
Marth
Willy
Jens Ty
Greater Juan
Annay
Elie
Northampton
Bith Hulnes
Canrlewin
Ty White
Sluawa
Rwing
McNaiaten
M. Wallaugher
Whiteemren
Logan
Vrior
Marchant
Kvenen
White J. Magee
Curlewin
Witte
Ryerson
Ty Medlure
E. Srott
Williams
McPherson
M. White
Robis
Holmes
Wilkinson
Jonen
Logan A Prior
Lhw
F. Crangill
Methure
A. Curlewin
Riley
McPhers
Tomen
Sunitien
Rowling
Joven
Jr. Callagher
Tagan
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