Perilous lineman rescue averts fatal current shock
In Ballarat a linesman, Evans, touched a live wire while working on an airview connection between conductors. Lawson, his mate, crawled to the top with pliers and cut the live path, dragging Evans from danger as he suffered burns to both hands. Evans was treated at Ballarat Base Hospital and allowed to go home after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouv
Ballarat Eloetrre Supply Company
Voy
Ballarat ‘Coorie
South Street
Harry Evane
Mundin
Wrheil
Miles Muon
Lawson
Evans
Meli
Evan
Santo
Ballarat
Burns
D Inter
Glyn Mills and Co. Moves to New Lombard Street HQ
The oldest private British bank Glyn, Mills and Lu relocates to a new Lombard Street headquarters on former foundations revealing Roman era remains. The building blends Georgian design with modern detailing, keeping private traditions while modernizing operations and aligning with current requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institutum
Great Britain
Glyn, Mills and Lu
Pew
Lombard Street
Glyn. Mills
Child and Co
Perth wool sales elder Smith offering
Elder Smiths catalogue shows 40 608 bales and 4 900 bags with principal prices across districts and numerous pastoral companies and stations including Gubyon Pastor al Co Wurarga Handstone Mullewa Yuin and Yarragadee in Western Australia. Prices list varied across many individual sellers, stations, and districts with values in pence and pounds for each lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Smith
Murchison
Gubyon Pastoral Co
Wurarga
Clarkson
Meka
Yulgoo
Pastoral Co
Handstone
Atley
Sandstone
the Springs Pastoral Co
Mullewa
Merketharm
N. Cock and Sons
J. Forrester
Dharra
Yuin Pastoral Co
Yuin
T. Seaman
Worerga
T Kirklayl
Tuckenarra
Me Toughnan
Mallewa
Trou
Clarkson and Son
Uno
Croot
Canna
Besoagul Co
Perenjori
H.W. Yarragadoe-Nalloren Pastoral Co
Mt. Magnet
Wiliams
Can
Fitzgerald
Winchester
ISI
A. Fitzgerald
Mingenew
We “Ale
D. Hehir
Bracke, Bros
Bowgnda
Baty
Fandamooka
Estate
F. Ae RH
Bhechan
Howatharra
W. i
RB. Jackson
Geraldon
Hutt
California Governor Denounces San Jose Lynching
Governor Rolph claimed federal action would prevent mob violence after two confessed killers were lynched in San Jose. He said troops were deployed late and warned kidnapping would rise, while Interracial Relations Commission criticized his pre-lynching stance. Senator Keen urged a federal anti lynching law in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
J. Rolph
San Jose
Kinappinn
Brooke
Ron
Kmeiners
Commission of Inter-Ravial Relations
Rolph
Sili Henator Keen
New Jersey
Mt Erin triumphs in windy Mt Erin tennis day
At Mt Erin Courts the local club hosted the Nansom Club for a Sunday tennis afternoon. Despite a strong wind making play tricky, Mt Erin won eight sets with many close, competitive games. Notable results include Murphy and Lauder 1-1, Heelan and Crabbe 6-5, and Forrester beating Ellis and Murphy 4-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Erin
Nansom
Tengia
Amas Dowie
Murphy
McGearhin
L. Lauder
Ellie
Sheard
Herbert
Forrester
Ellis
L. Murphy
Bent Yaml Lauder
L’haillier
Meadames Murphy
E. Barnes
West Australian farmers price list for district clips
West Australian Farmers reports additional district prices for film clips. Names and locations include T Lauder Northampton Clifton Mt. Barker W Alles Mt. Tinsley Taylor Bran Fue Hunter Winchester O White Morane K Hebium Three Springs Ted Lag Coorow Bedford Teaidews Sermon Jotha. Prices shown as pence and shillings with varied denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lauder
Northampton
Am . Clifton
W. Alles
Coorom
Bedford
P. W. J. Sermon
Outbreaks and Lynchings Touch California and Maryland News
A mob storms Mt Josephs gaol in California and hangs Lloyd Warner amid post California disturbances. Separately in Maryland a lynching is reported with the body disinterred from Princess Anne cemetery and a severed head sent to Mr. Ritchie in a protest tied to Judge Me Malgh’s views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
J. Rolph
San Lome
Mt. Joseph’s
Mboouri
Lloyd Warner
Troian
Malor
Stanon Ax
Maryland
Purple Degree Conferred on Northern Oddfellows Past Grands
A gathering of Past Grands from the Northern District of the Manchester Unity Oddfellows met at Oddfellows Hall Geraldton on Sunday afternoon. Purple Degree was conferred on A. J. Reed of John Shipton Lodge and RB. Backshall of Walkaway Lodge. District and Grand Masters presided and assisted, with organist T. Ankew and other officers conducting. Speakers congratulated the new Purple Degree recipients and expressed hope they would aid their lodges with experience and advice.
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Manchester Unity
Oddfellows’ Hall
Geraldton
A. J. Reed
John Shipton Lodge
Backshall
Walkaway Lodge
P.N. Brigr
E.G. Farrington
Etcet
J. H. Gibnon
Jeffery
H.W. Baaker
Bro. Goggins
X.G
J. McKay
Gra
Briers
G. Perringion
B. Jeffery
Grannon
Devon Lodge
Melbowrne City Council Approves Corporation Office Hiring
The Melbowrne City Council approved employment in the corporation offices of vightcom buys as an example for other employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbowrne
Vightcom Buys
Aid for Farmers Delays Revenue Plan in Canberra
November 28 report from Canberra notes delays in completing ministerial plans to assist the wheat industry and tax measures. Treasury estimates fix flour tax at about £4 5s, delivering far less than hoped. Tobacco duty and an expected 1 percent income tax rise on property are also discussed for revenue impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Treasury
Hille
Lovene
Wae
Tournament at Hutt Tennis Club Doubles Handicap
A windy Sunday tournament at Hutt Tennis Court drew nineteen couples in a doubles handicap event. The final featured E sin and Miss Ralph defeating K Leard and Min M Chick as Hart Tennis Club trophies were presented. results detail several early rounds and semi finals with multiple pairings advancing through rounds.
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Hutt Tennis Court
E.sin
Ralph
K. Leard
Min M. Chick
Hart Tenis Club
B. Porter Wail
Vbick
Mes. T. Manly
J. Atkinson
Duane
Rochester
Miss Ralph
BE. Himkin
Mian Kennedy
F. Turner
Miss Simkin
H. Simkin
I. Porter
W. Ubick
A Barlow
Min Lougeon
Hymus
C. Minkin
M. Jn Atkinson
W. Suthertomb
Chick
K. Faard
Mies B. Turner
D. Criddle
Sutherland
Ainsworth
Mra
Cream
PL Kennedy
FE. Chick
F. Porter
North West Shipping Talks Limit West Coast Cargo
North West shipping interests pressed for limiting North West coast wine cargo to thirteen coastal voyages per year. Senator Harry Lawson on behalf of the minister claimed talks with the Federal Government to modify existing permits. The stance aims to protect northern settlers while allowing coastal runs to continue only in emergencies with Federal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fue
Harry Laws
Senate
Soxtentin
Harry Lawson
Old Car Demonstrates Strength in Engine Fire Test
In Enghend Sir William Moeria staged a film test on a 40,000 mile old car. The sedan was soaked with petrol and set alight, then the driver drove through a brick wall twice despite a shattered windscreen. The vehicle remained intact and the spectacle highlighted aging car safety features and reinforced glazing.
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Ftr
William Moeria
Urban Growth Drives National Policy Debate in Australia
A political bulletin argues population concentrates in Sydney and Melbourne, widening regional imbalance. It criticizes government protection for wheat while funding city needs, warns urban bias hurts Western Australia, and calls for national policy changes to balance growth and industry.
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Australia
Conan
Sydney Bridge
Wilway
Viaiages
Stans Country Party
East
Western Australy
Melbourne
Legiaatuer
Western Australia
Austria
Canborm
Kydney
Canberm
Applyingeamie
Minis
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Marine Terrace
Tellow
OLD Private Institution
Perth
V. Nanson
Miex Parker
A. Murphy
J. Murphy
Scully
I. Lauder
Mine Koren Rer
Werbert
G. Murphey
Lauder
Huillive
Ry Forrester
Lander
FF. Murph
Mins Barnslom
F. Forrester
Banter
McCartney Wet
Dove
Cooper
Rul
Mise
Sivewright
G. Bunter
Joe Mt. Erin
Wegro
Northern Oddfellows
North-West Shipping
Ater
Pat’s S Wqres
Waller Pan
Lady Margaret
Pat's
GolDfields Club
Propriet
Swanberrias
West Vrn
Ity Palley
Gaeere
Tawraith
Fife
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