Inquest Into Death Of David Orr On Midland Line
An inquest was held into the death of David Orr a 20 year old farmhand whose body was found on the Midland Railway line about ten miles from Midland Junction in October Coroner F P Horus presided at Midland Junction Courthouse. Witnesses described Orr arriving from Perth Carnamah work on a farm and a hospital visit before vanishing. Orr held a life policy for 500 pounds with Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society and was believed to have lately come from South Australia. The coroner will reconvene at Midland Junction next Tuesday.
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David Eilwart Orr
Midland Railway Company
Midland Junction
F. P. Horus
Midland Faction
Toenday
Ann
Ax Orr
Perth
Carnamab Apt
City
Colonial Mutual Life Annuranes Society, Limited
Atix
South Australia
Tueaday
Walter Hodgroat
Yurnamah
Curnamalailway
David Orr
Orr
Carmina Hospital
Mysteey
Henry George Real
Carnamah
Wathoroo
Geteber Jard
Carnanah
Witnens
Phan
Font Wight
bin Tt
Hier
Harry Jones
Colonial Mutial Life Annuzance Society Limited
Oreant
Tohwin
Wangan Man Fined 2H in NS Court
A fine of 2H was imposed on the individual identified as aw man ae Wangan in Nova Scotia court records. The case notes show a single offense with a monetary penalty and no further details provided.
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Aw Man Ae Wangan
N.S
Motor trains for outback feeder services proposed
A report before the Department of Development outlines plans for motor train feeders to in termini, featuring two‑axle and four‑wheel units with balloon tyres and diesel power. Demonstrations in South Africa reportedly influenced Australian interest, with a £2000 parliamentary provision noted.
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Australia
South Africa
Doe
Hunter
Auttene
Fragghe
Sheep Price Rise Report Sparks Market Activity
The record outlines a surge in sheep prices across regions with higher wool values. Notable activity includes sales in April and October, a 3,000 head influx, and resale of 255 animals. Longreach appears among districts noted for flock trade and price shifts.
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Phesey
Donenary
January Weather Records Show Heavy Rains and Extreme Heat
Weather notes describe above average rainfall across agricultural districts in January with thunderstorms causing damage in the wheat belt. Fremantle endured one of its fiercest thunder storms to date with vivid lightning. Temperatures in Port reached a record high with twelve days above 100 degrees, while many tropical areas ran below average, and rainfall varied across regions including Gascoyne and the Kimberley.
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the Weather Bureau
Fremantle
Kimberley
Fitroy
Mroume
Hall's Creek
Ewbourne
Henny Downs
Nullagive
Murchinon
Routhern
Porth
Jon
Tropics
Gascoyne
Tecorsl
Ara
Williams Pink Pills Claim Blood Health Revival
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tested remedy for impoverished blood conditions across genders and ages. Cites nine physicians and multiple patients showing restored haemoglobin and red blood cell counts after one month, claiming heightened energy and normal health. Available in pharmacies at 3 shillings 0 pence per bottle.
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Effencys
Williama
Nave
Testa
Weather and Coal Conference Update From Perth
The forecast lists February temperatures around 10 degrees with varying highs. In Perth on February 9 the JHNEY Collie Coal Conference adjourned without reaching a decision on the Mollie rent for the railway purpose.
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Jhney
Perth
British Shipping Finance Aid Pact For Cunard Oceanic Merger
In the House of Commons an agreement between Cunard Co Oceanic Line and the Treasury was approved to aid a major merger. The deal includes government advances up to three million pounds and debenture stock support to complete the No 4 liner and the combined new company to remain British controlled. The merged group plans to absorb White Star and Wilhemena lines, with legislation to extend up to five million pounds for the flagship vessel if needed.
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Hamden
Heum of Commons
Cunard Co
Oceanic
Wilhermanyees
Roupanien
Loin
British Rantral
Wort Dis
Atm Cnet Nit
Interstate Tournament Team To Represent WA In Adelaide
Western Australia will send at least one team to the interstate tournament in Adelaide. The squad includes Massix Burges Readhent Readbhead Lefroy and others as a strong unit. They will travel after early next month and play Perth matches before facing Adelaide and Melbourne entries with high hopes for success.
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Adelaide
Ec. Marguetiaing
Massix
Burges
Me Readhent
Readbhead
Lefroy
Ith Burges
Kewlhead
H. Roadhead
la Lefroy
Irwin
Sunt Austral
Perth
Landicap
Levin
Mt. Crowfeaml
Victoria
Lewin
Goorl
Wll
Western Australia
Gruelling Motor Test in Death Valley Endurance Run
The World's wives gruelling touring text completed in Death Valley the hottest spot in America. Mobil Oil tested a lubricant mouth on a stripped radiator car driven ten hours without water cooling. Engine remained undamaged. temperatures surged yet Mobiloil performed perfectly with no power loss or failure. Drivers rotated to endure heat without stopping the engine. The car finished in perfect running order, proving the lubricant’s resilience under extreme conditions.
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Death Valley
America
Mobiloll
Fiat
Brv
Actus
Raat
Geraldton Branch Women’s Auxiliary Meets for Secretary’s Farewell
The Geraldton Branch of the Women's Star Auxiliary met to accept the resignation of Nurse Molin as secretary after months in office. She leaves town to live with her parents in Dongarm but plans to remain active with the branch. Members praised her service and pledged to continue fund‑raising and activities. a farewell supper followed.
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Gerald Ton
Women's Star
Alen
Xurn Molin
Molin
Gil
Logan
Alway
Mia McGillivray
Nurne Solin
Nuevo Solin
Dongarm
Ilia
Geraldton
Nurae Solin
Midland Railway passenger delays at Mingenew station
The Mingenew Town Board met to discuss Midland Railway passenger arrivals with long water stops at Mingenew station. A passenger on the prior Wednesday noted women and children aboard enduring twenty minutes without access to refreshment, prompting protests over trains waiting outside the station to fetch water. The board urged the company to improve passenger comfort and address what they termed a grave deficiency in administration and service.
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Mbland Railway Company
Crvina
Senger
Ooh
Ramon
Wing Mellon
Phar
Mingenew
Midland Railway Company
Jmssenger
Mew
Iis
January Gold Yield Reported by Mines Department
The West Australian January gold yield, compiled by the Mines Department, lists a price near £1 3s per ounce. Output totals are stated as below December’s figure at 281 ounces, with the January yield described in the fragmentary record.
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Psc Seatenday
Mines Department
Commer
Muted Motor Repairs Reveal Hazardous Fire Risk
An article describes a faulty motor repair causing dangerous emissions and potential fire risk in a vehicle. It details how improper valve conditions and corroded components led to smoke, overheating, and a near turnout of the engine. The report notes investigative findings and safety shortcomings in maintenance practices.
Paradox in the Fairy Palace and the Vault of Liberty
A dreamlike guide describes a descent from a Fairy palace in a misty mood to the Federal Reserve Bank vaults in Liberty Street New York. White suited guards with pistols stand watch as gold ingots, securities, and shelves of treasure fill the vast underworld. The narrator foresees the dramatic contrast between peril and wealth and reflects on America’s place amid a world of power and poverty.
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Kihlon
New York
Britain
America
Federal Reserve
Cour Stors
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Cuming Smith & Mt. Lyell Farmers Ee
United Motor Fur Antiefe
United Motors
Hay Street
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Carnarvon
Hamelin
Mt. Magn & Ls
Muttewa
Greenough
Perenjari
Cornamah
Collie Coal
British Shipping
THE
Atlantic Service
Ikwix
Mobilos
Women’s Auxiliary
Nurese Solin
Midland Railway
Holbrook
Worcester
Holbrooks Sauce
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
R. M. Watkins
Gregory Street
Rudy
Sc Midhunie
Pyawer
Mae Boy
Perle
Weil
Stadt
Mortrinu
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