Factory Blaze At Albany Bell’s Plant Ingenious Explosion
Telegrams report a large blaze at Albany Bell's factory in Peeth Augwat 11 causing about £2000 in stock damage. A section of the building collapsed after carbonic acid gas cylinders exploded during an accident to the reel. Firemen were not present when the blast occurred and a wall fell injuring several firefighters. The explosion shattered many nearby windows and the fire’s origin remains a mystery.
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Albany Bell
Determined attempt at suicide shocks Perth clerk
In Perth on August 11 a longtime employee named Walter Rossi attempted suicide after a day of ill health and heavy drinking. He jumped from a 30 foot window after swallowing iodine and injuring himself, leaving him in critical but stable condition as doctors assess his chances. New Zealand reports note Rossi is 95, unmarried, and in precarious health despite initial care. The incident followed Rossi’s six years at the City Hotel and routine duties.
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Perth
Walter B. Rossi
WA. Ee
City
Hossi
Hall
Rossi
Mr. Bossi
Mossiaki
Premature explosion kills two workers in New Zealand
In Wellington on August 11 a premature discharge during water race construction in Gore, New Zealand, instantly killed Sem Lindeny of Yechan, Tamasmia, and Joseph Toamizzy of Daylesford, Victoria. Lindasy’s body was shattered beyond recognition.
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Wellington
Gelignus
Gore
N.Z
Sem- Lindeny
Yechan
Tamasmia
Joesph Toamizzy
Daylesford
Victoria
Lindasy
Fire destroys Tedrew Cooks large sawmills at Coots Hill
In New South Wales on August 11 Tedrew Cooks sawmills at Coots Hill Newcastle were destroyed by fire. The mill with its up to date machinery stock and fittings burned. fire brigades limited timber loss. Estimated damage ranges from 3000 to 4000 pounds. Origin of fire unknown. Meanwhile Bulten Singh and Peter Danna visited Adelaide on Saturday. Each side gained one fall. The maid was Anslared 9 drowned.
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Bydney
Tedrew Cook
Coot’s Hill
Newcastle
Bulten Singh
Peter Danna
Anslared
General Booth Starts Two Months South Africa Tour
London dispatch notes General Booth began a two months' tour of South Africa. Turkish Troubles: The Young Turkey Party backs police to curb longstanding abuses. Officials who supported Court bearers the Constitution were found to have hidden about £400,000 in their homes.
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London
General Booth
South Africa
Young Turkey Party
Gallant Swim to the English Channel by Scedes
Scottish champion Scedes Mearns made a gallant attempt to swim the English Channel. He swam for fourteen hours and reached within three miles of Calais before collapsing in the water and being rescued with difficulty in the darkness.
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Mearns
Champlon
Chaanel
Calais
Australian Olympic Team Complains About Hospitality
London August 11 the Australian Olympic team envoy writes to the Council praising British hospitality while noting the sparse manlike qualizing of the Beitich people and expressing lasting gratitude for the warmth shown during the games
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London
County cricket report with Hampshire and Barrey results
The item notes Tamsin and August 1 matches with Hampshire edging Middlesar by a narrow margin. Barrey claimed victory over Middlesar in a separate cricket note. A maritime collision at sea results in many lives lost as the German training ship Fregeres guides the English schooner Meg git during a May fog near Newfoundland. Maggie's crew drownings are reported.
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London
Meatary Precautions Pigeon Post Prohibits Entry
A colonial notice states Austrie bag restricts five pigeons from entering the Empire, allowed only with permission of the Authortion. The warning reflects military precaution against carrier pigeons and restricted communications.
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London
Empire
Monarchs Meet As He Heads Toward Kraut Front
His Majesty has left for Krougubirg where he will meet the Kaiser in what appears to be a pivotal royal departure with wartime implications and a ceremonial visit set amid mounting tensions.
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London
Krougubirg
General lockout at German dockyards amid worker dispute
August 11 reports say the united nine owners of German dockyards ordered a general lockout affecting about fifty thousand employees. A quarrel among 400 riveters in the Vulcan works and their employers sparked the dispute. Masters vow to end petty strikes seen as socialist guerrilla warfare.
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Tendon
United 9
Vulcan
Count Zeppelin’s Airship Spontaneous Sympathy
August 11 London reports a great outburst of sympathy for Count Zeppelin as his famous airship is referenced amid German interest. The concise note reflects public sentiment following the airship’s significance.
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Londo
Germany
Zeppelin
Tennis pairs and schedule from local club matches
Tennis events listed include J. M Mickan versus Mrs Roseeil and F E Mills with Miss Sherlock at 2 40 pm and E K Kent with Mim A Declivy vs B H Russell and Mrs Halliges at 3 pm. The article also notes debates over old age pension funds for West Australia and a government figure citing 11 000 pounds as the exact amount. Meat prices fall due to abundant fat stock in Kimberley and NorMan with prices lower than ever amid ample supplies.
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J. M'Mickan
Roseeil
F. E. Mills
West Australia
John Forrest
Kimberley
Noreman
New Municipal By-Laws Hit Wooden Fronts on Main Street
The council plans drastic changes repealing old rules and mandating brick and stone walls for buildings fronting most streets. Proposals threaten widespread wooden houses and may severely limit construction, with arguments over unsightliness versus safety and fire risk. Local debate cites Brisbane and Geraldton examples and warns of unemployment impacts if enacted.
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Tate
Thoms
Peth
Brisbane
Queensland
Gerakiton
Conseil
Geraldton
Pewnty College
Eleanor-street
Labor views and idle talk from a Worldly Ledger
Fragmented remarks accuse Labor members of inconsistency while naming economic issues. The text notes unemployment in Ports and Fremantle, discusses government contracts with Ceylon and South Africa, and mentions tax debate and public sentiment around income taxes in Germany and the United States.
Hannans Handicap and Kalgoorlie Cup Second Payment
Perth August 11 The second payment for the Hannans Handicap and Kalgoorlie Cup was due yesterday with 27 entries remaining in the mile event and 24 in the big race. Final payments are due Thursday.
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Perth
Kawale
Handicay
Proghery
Katoomba
Milner
Floral
Condor
Flora Mac
Brunswick
Woodside
Whedarra
Murrage
Coma- Tayah
the Persian
Cundaleer
Wal- Tare Park
Nothos
Lady Agave
Drunawick
Daazar
Superator
Romulus
Bundaleer
Wallace Park
Kalgoorlie Club hosts goldfields meeting round one
Racing notes report purchases at Melbourne and Perth sales including Montague Bay colt, Orel, and Quibble, with Hantans Hon Nie and He Pistol colt Hop of a Gun winning major events. The Caulfield meeting sees two big horses badly injured, prompting calls to slow steeplechase pace.
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Esmom
Helena Vale
P. Bolger
Vale
Hop of
Adelaide
Mila
Caulfield
WAALT
Berlin
Canlield
Smin
Sime Tay
Nigel
Marvellus
Ex-Mayor Mr E M Disco Leaves Nannine for Gooxalling
Personal notes say Mr E M Disco J P ex mayor of Nannine and longtime Murchison figure will start a new life on the land with team and stock. He began his journey last week after receiving a sovereign purse from friends. Also reports Dr Hungerford HMO sails to Perth on official business and F T McConochie departs for Cue to join A T Hardwicke and Co.
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E. M. Disco
J.P
Nannine
Dr. Hungerford
H.M.O
Perth
F. T., McConochie
Oswell
Cue
A. T. Hardwicke and Co
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