Air Disaster Pilot’s Glorious Effort to Avert Tragedy
London June 17 The imperial air service tragedy was almost averted when Captain Braible piloted the City of Ottawa to a near water landing. The machine struck at sea after altitude loss and vibration. The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death, noting the aircraft was airworthy and the crew did all possible to avert disaster.
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London
Imperial Air 1
Ottawa
Jamen Jer
Brighton
Smiti
Wa Wugtins
Melbourne
Braible
English
Croydon
Yeu
Hage
Threien Metancea
Airways Record Stresses Safe Imperial Flight History
London June 19 The Daily Mail lauds Imperial Airways safe flying record noting 3 8000 miles logged since 1925 without passenger accidents. Lord Thomson says air travel is safer than other transport and acknowledges occasional unavoidable accidents while urging continued caution and improvement.
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London
Daily Mail
Tmperial Airways
Lord Thomson
Air
Alcock and Brown
Imperial Airways
Miles Winer
Pasengers
Perth Racecourse Betting Scandal Rumors Surface
Disorder murmur spreads after Northam race allegedly linked to bookmakers and gatekeepers. Authorities questioned a suspect as whispers claim cloned gates may have hindered info flow. Northam results and starting prices leaked minutes after race. Bookmakers seek tighter scrutineering to curb leaks and protect operations.
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Perth
Northam
Ries
Othet
Anglo American Disarmament Talks Spark Foreign Tension
London reports chaotic public sentiment over new discussions on Anglo American disarmament amid the York end meeting between Ambassador Dawes and MacDonald. Dawes urged unity for peaceful disarmament while MacDonald called for clear actions, with parties debating who should lead concessions and how to frame a straightforward agreement.
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London
Mac Boauld
Louie Raul
Diouer
Dawes
Hiewisi
Night Attack in Durban Sparks Riots And Police Clash
Darwin reports a June incident where a mounted police party from Timber Creek, led by T. K. Hemings, was attacked by a group of aborigines near Pure Keate district while investigating a prior incident. One constable was wounded, others escaped, and seventeen suspects were later found nearby. the attackers appeared to be aborigines based on tracks.
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Darwin
T. K. Hemings
Timber Creek
Comte the Hoffman
Daly Hiver
Keate
Natives Clash as Police Storm Barracks Killing Four
Disturbances erupt as natives object to food prep at municipal barracks. A mob gathers at dusk and storms a hall, shouting Bulala. Police aided by civilians assault the hall. an elderly man named McCabe is killed. Whites shoot at natives. four natives die, 40 injured, 100 arrested.
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Durbas
Midey
McCabe
Tragedy at hospital as boiler collapses killing worker
At St. John of God Hospital in Perth one worker, John Kirk aged 51, died when a boiler being raised for heating collapsed. Another workman, Charles Worthy of Victoria Park, was injured but survived, taken to hospital. The boiler installation was by Parwega Town and Co and details describe the fatal accident during lifting operations.
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St. John of Kind Hospital
John Kirk
Biter
Dix
Bt. John of God Hospital
Parwega Town & Co
Kirk
Quldeworthy
Gallaworthy
Timber workers and building trades at conference
June reports from the alrika at the timber workers and the building trade clash overshadowed by pro creisings at the conference of the par Vien. Negotiations run all day with adjournment till tomorrow. Both sides seek a settlement to end the recent deadlock causing hardship. Prospects for an agreement this week appear favorable.
Plan B mystery linked to hidden treasure and death
A peculiar hunting tale from Osborne ends with a death in hospital after a road crew worker reports a hidden stash near a hut behind a paddock. Five parcels of treasure, including three silver coins and a gold watch, are found in various spots. belongings are distributed among relatives.
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Treamre
Ban Bees
Osborne
Hapital
Paddork
Eve Jain
Tomaly
Alan Pound
Fat cattle sale at Copleys find limited demand
The fat cattle sale at Copleys auction room saw mixed results with better quality beef selling at low median prices. Demand was restricted by line restrictions and metropolitan competition, with prices ranging from 8 to 27 6d per cwt for different weights and quality, while medium and inferior lots fetched lower figures. Elder Smith and Co and Mort and Co reported consignments and results.
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Copley
Plaim
Elder Amith and Co
Hebert
Mort and Co
Sheep Market Report Shows Steady Prices and Strong Demand
The midweek sheep sale saw 2844 lambs traded at firm prices with medium lots at 20 to 38 shillings and primed stock around 98 shillings. A tighter supply than last week kept the market steady, with buyers active and prices holding across the board.
Walkaway Market Daiget Sale At Walkaway Yards
Walkaway Market Daiget and Company Limited held their monthly sale at Walkaway yards on Tuesday. About 420 sheep were offered with wethers in good condition selling at 26 shillings and sixpence, ewes around 20s. Prices were strong and the sale cleared fully.
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Daiget, and Company Limited
Tacelay
Raterfly Helena Vale BA Kal perlie RC Moorefield H C
Event notes list participants Raterfly Helena Vale BA Kal perlie RC Moorefield H C Tattersall s Cink VuACT C.
Helena Vale Meeting Acceptances
Perth June 20 details list accepted entrants for Helena Vale race day events, including MARDLE RACE and BREEDERS PLATE. Notable horse names include Wanderfoot Maltipest Pall Sail Uran, and many WA bred horses with listed weights and dam names.
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Perth
Helena Vale
Eambant
Diloges
Beare
Wanderfoot
Maltipest Fa
Pall Sail
Bagto
Uranaree
Breeders Plate
W.A
Turtos Raigaway
Whalewan
Gunningman
Red Top
Hermitage
Mport Royal
Bir Gravity
Woodakin
Hon of
Colilla
Aclivity’s Daughter
Perla
Cantiodon
Poletan
Prince Bard
Beautiful Dreamer Vale Germile Aml Tully Od
Waikly
Karyn
Mercate
Becinais
Agnes
Fragmented OCR notes on local meeting and betting terms
Ambiguous OCR text shows a Northam meeting before prices were remitted and references to betting. Names, places, and concrete details are garbled, leaving an unclear record of participants and outcomes. The readable parts suggest a local council or event with wagering terms but lack verifiable specifics.
Railway Loss and Overcarriage Hit Railways
The Minister for Railways Qlr. J.C. Willosek discussed the eleven month period ending May reporting a loss of £133,442 vs a prior profit. Overcarriage of goods from the November shipping strike raised freight values by about £100,000. Dry season, restricted credit, and tightened finances contributed to the railway debit balance with wheat and superphosphate moved at low rates.
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Qlr
J.C. Willosek
Corres
Ward
Commissioner of Railways
Willork
Uhr
Setivitien
Railway Department
Goodwood Handicap Race Officials Fail to Correct Course
An article discusses errors in the Goodwood Handicap program including misstated distance ten furlongs and wrong weights. It argues stewards may order a rerun with proper timing but questions the governance and likelihood of action. The piece references a Brooklyn writer and the West Australian report.
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Etn
Tasee
Train and Motor Meet in Bluff Point Collision
A damaged trolley collision near Bluff Point caused a derailment and partial service disruption. Five men worked to secure the line while crews routed trains around the area and inspected the wreckage for safety before resuming operations.
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J. Clemenisen
Rhlingy Shaw
Osim
Amd
Strapping Chestnut Colt Sold for 250 Guineas
A strip ping chestnut colt by Two from the Western Australian performer Lilly Hilton was sold to Mr. L. Addison for 250 guineas.
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Adelaide
Lilly Hilton
Mr. L. Addison
Rainfall Report Shows Varied Overnight Totals
Weather bulletin records 24 hour rainfall across outlying districts with totals from Alana Kupman to Mingenew and Dongarra. Readings list several towns including Three Springs and Perenjorithwamptun.
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Geraisitow
Weather Bureau
Iletriett
Alana
Kupman
Greesough
Samgetty
Perenjorithwamptun Dongarra
Mingenew
Three Springs
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Waly Friteck, Wily Frist
Thueapay
Wrador Ai Uh
Nietgra Diatriet Sch Beckers
Sioans
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Cantenary Bewrenit
Ryd Cameron
Orchestra
Prion
Gerald the Nations Football Association
Jameth
Matthew
Reven T. & Hannan
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CIA
Northampton Road Board
Bo'elwck Pum
Jane Test
Tor Grub
Vie
Loe
Huwndary
Baention
Bowes Dinlos State School
Victoria
Chitiwuing
Wour West
Northampton
Vecchia
Portage
Goodwood Handicap
Bluff Point
Strapping
Colt
Carter
King's Theatre
Rolla Royce
Humphrey Bishop
Greal! Comedy Company
Stanlimg Ox Hall
Fou Pale
Banly
Chupwan Road
Baper Works
Cathedral Avenue
Bank of New South Wales
Hale
Opler
G. Fielder
F. W. Stadden
the Club
Geraldton
Staddon Hax
Wy Keeley
Kaye
Multewa
Amity
Eeng esten—Gernlltan News Limited
Teast Chapman ‘Primary Producers’ Asociation
East Chapman Hall
Pou
Crooks and Brooker Ltd
Wigmore and Co
EL Mamecek
Marine Terrace
Hale S-horso
Mullewa
Dosdy
Nina8en
Chapman Road
Durlacher Street
Old “' Express
Mechanics Institute
Gereldton
Stort Wood
Fuckiahed
Slesters
Lhcit
Murray
Saebone Ton
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P.O
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