CABLES National union split and eight hour demand outlined
Reports from London Doncaster and Liverpool detail railway strike talks with a split among leaders. Hyde Park rally of about 20 000 called for executive action against non unionists and a campaign to enroll all railway workers. Union officials urged an eight hour day and a minimum wage of 30 shillings weekly. A laborer in Bolton reportedly inherits 200000 pounds. Annie Kenny and Mrs Pankhurst plan to resume suffragette activity in England in autumn.
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Sensational Find in Johannesburg Drains and Station
London reports a Johannesburg discovery of a bag of blasting gelatine with detonators and mines in drains across the city. The central station bag suggests a possible plot to destroy the city or that the explosives were hidden after strike riots.
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Johannesburg
Escape of Harry Thaw From Asylum Shocks City
New York reports Harry Thaw the Pittsburg millionaire who killed Stanford White in Madison Square Garden escaped from the asylum where he had been held since his trial. He burst through two doors into a waiting car and is thought to have headed for Long Island aboard a yacht bound for Europe. The superintendent of the asylum has ordered an investigation.
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Balkans Face Turkish Advance Protests From Bulgaria
Vienna dispatch reports Bulgaria protests Turkish troop movements toward Kirjali and Amymujina and denounces demobilization demands while Turkey breaches the London Treaty. Albanian Malissori tribesmen oppose the Montegnegrian boundary and warn of war unless demands are met by next Wednesday.
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The Small Pox Outbreak in Sydney
August reports twelve fish cases of small pox within the metropolitan area. Dr Baron, president of the Board of Health, warns renewed activity as an aftermath of earlier cases. The text also mentions charity balls’ proceeds, gross takings, and assorted goods for sale, with varied misprints and garbled details.
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Baron
Board of Health
Tragic death of 11 year old in Melbourne incident
Telegrams report a fatal heart failure and shock in Waxin Aust on April 14. A boy named Deceaneil, son of the local postmaster, suffered a collapse after a fall while being pursued by patrolmen and bystanders. He died after an hour in hospital. no injuries were found on his skin.
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Imports and Exports in Perth July Trade Figures
Perth reports July imports valued at £387,874 and exports at £308,788. A separate electoral matter: Crown proceedings against Sunday Times Publishing Co for breach of Electoral Act provisions on signed election articles. Defence argues penalties apply only to original signatures and tests the Act.
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Crown
Sunday Times
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Car overturns on Domain drive injures five in Sydney
In New South Wales Sydney on August 18 a motor car veered and overturned after striking a kerbstone. Driver Frederick Alshorn aged 85 died shortly after, and passenger Frederick Keltwell suffered a broken arm while four other men escaped with injuries.
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Great Western Steeplechase and Kalgoorlie racing notes
Reports from Kalgoorlie August 18 note Lilyveil’s soundness after a light workout ahead of engagements. Simple Maid remains in Boulder Cup contention as betting stalls amid owner jockey uncertainties. Betting on Hannan Handicap and Kalgoorlie Cup is subdued. Corstey gains support for the Hannans and Rubscar Cup while a mystery backer’s influence looms.
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Boulder Cup Latest Betting Odds Snapshot
Perth on August 18 lists WUE quotes for several runners in the Boulder Cup. Simple Maid is 4 to 1, Swagger to 1, Keer Weer 7 to 1, Kalawire 6 to 1, West Park 10 to 1, James the Third 10 to 1, Misfire 1 to 1, Salo Girl 16 to 1, Galden 9 to 1, Skipton 20 to 1, Ravel 0 to 1, and Lord Mutal at 0 to 1.
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Geraldton Rifle Team Excels In Fifth Round At Broome Cup
Geraldton No 1 led by Lt Chapman with top scores and Ay star, while No 2, led by F Woodward, posted 558. Platt and Leach among high scorers as No 1 impressively dominates the 500 yard string. crowd notes record might be best in the state.
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Geraldton Water Supply Crisis Prompts Urgent Action
Geraldton faces a critical water supply debate as the community weighs dam catchment upgrades and piping schemes. Officials consider embankments, creek widening, and river-bed piping to secure steady domestic water while residents rail over rate impacts and governance promises.
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Boxing Northamptons Box Fight Ends With King Victory
Boxing at Kings Hall Northampton drew a strong crowd for Mick King of Perth against Arthur Brown of Northampton for £100 a title and gate. King won ten rounds under Queensberry rules with Brown bleeding from the nose, crowd appeals to stop the bout, and a final gate around £120.
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Goats Trouble Council Debates Impoundment and Removal
The council discussed a goat nuisance roaming gardens. The Beall Inspector tried to identify owners without success and suggested impounding or destroying the animals. Council members quipped about enforcement while noting the Health Inspector’s role and the pound site.
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