Burns v Johnson boxing match arranged for Melbourne Cup week
Telegrams report talks under way for a world heavyweight title bout between champion Burns and Jack Johnson now in England. A syndicate that brought Burns out has sent London agents to press Johnson, with Melbourne as the probable venue during Cup week. Burns is eager to fight the colored boxer.
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Sydney
Burns
Jack Johnson
England
Duke Tolancet Johnson
Nebjed
London
Johnson
Melbourne
Burne
Burns and Lang Fight Plans In Melbourne Preview
The report notes Burns facing Lang in Melbourne on Wednesday after a strong showing by Squires and Dunne in Sydney. Photographs of the Burns Stykes bout have drawn thousands, while Griffin clashed with Blackmore after solid exchanges.
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Atalas
Dunne- Squire
Australia
Squires
Dons
Fueme
Griffin
Blackmore
Comtes
Burns
Lang
Melbourns
Burns-Stykes
Death by Own Action In The Bush Near Kurri Kurri
Sydeer August 27 reports the elderly W. Lewis, a Kurri Kurri resident, disappeared six weeks earlier. His remains were found in the bush near Stam Ford, hanged with a thin cord from a tree. Clothes aided identification. he was in comfortable circumstances and had retired from business. It is thought his mind may have unhinged.
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Sydeer
W. Lewis
Kurri Kuri
Stamford
Lewis
Coca
Wounding at Perth Labor Bureau Foolhardy Passage
A man was shot near the Labor Bureau in Perth. The bullet entered his body and passed through his car. Doctors, unsure if the wound is fatal, hold out hopes for his recovery after an early morning incident.
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Labor Bureau
The West Murray Murder in Perth Police Court
The Japanese man Obi Iwekchi, who shot James Henry Shaw near Waet Murray on Sunday night, was arrested after thirteen police surrounded the house. He cited a quarrel with his partner as motive. He appeared at Pinjarrah Police Court, facing questioning and possible charges.
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Perth
Obi Iwekchi
James Henry Shaw
Waet Murray
J. G. Carruthers
Hoe
Pinjarrah
Wyndham Freezing Works: Government Control Proposal
Perth August 37 The Premier outlined the Government’s stance on the Wyndham Freezing Works. He said for a total expenditure of £30,000 the Government would have control rights for 21 years.
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Perth
Unlawful Possession Case Before Kalgoorlie Bench
Perth August 37 The case of John Boulter before the Kalgoorlie Bench concerns unlawful possession of gold weighing 14om. Boulter, part of a party with a Severn Mile refining plant, carried gold to a bank on July 16. the manager refused it, investigators have long scrutinized his gold dealings. Police watched for weeks. the accused claims the gold is a byproduct of treated material. The magistrate recorded a verdict of verisimilitude.
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Perth
John Boulter
Kalgoorlie
Severn Mile
Porter
Manning
Bia
Wallace
Accomd
Sil
Melbourne Libel Law Aimed at Political Remarks
Melbourne officials reveal a planned libel bill to the new Parliament. It would require any political remark bearing the author’s name and title in large print to be coupled with the writer’s full name and address. Corrections must be signed by the person who requested them and not exceed twice the length of the original statement.
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Melbourne
Clarence Weber Sets Strain Lift Record at Victoria Wealth College
In Melbourne on August 27 Clarence Weber reportedly surpassed his own mark with a full arm’s length lift from floor to overhead using a right bound pole. The workout precedes an anticipated bid to surpass famed lifter Elliott’s 210 percent record, though text is garbled. Weber reportedly weighs 120 pounds and faces upcoming attempts during the ongoing event.
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Melbourne
Victoria Wealth College
Clarence Webber
Lamecosion Elliott
Fagland
Wiliott
G. Weber
Whee
Elliott
Beigl
Victoria Triumphs Over South Australia In Jubilee Football
Melbourne reports Victoria easily defeated South Australia at the Jubilee Football Carnival scoring 14 behinds to a goal. Tasmania and Saline both produced strong showings with Sealand and other teams close behind as spectators saw a high scoring event.
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Melbourne
Victoria
South Australia
Tesmania
Few Sealand
Conde
Lady Attorney Cleared in Embezzlement Case
In Melbourne on August 21 Mise Preusie Mewpod was charged with embezzling £178 in aid of Marvel Loch Company. She was found not guilty and was discharged. Jockey disqualified in unrelated ruling.
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Malbourne
Mise Preusie Mewpod
Marvel Loch OM
Death of Mrs Sarah Smith a Geraldton resident
The obituary notes Mrs Sarah Smith aged about ninety years, widow of William Smith, long resident of Gregory Street Geraldton. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, she arrived in Western Australia on the Mary Harrison in 1860s and lived quietly. Survived by four sons Josiah Harry John and Millie, and one daughter Mrs Lewis. Funeral details recorded with local names and families in attendance.
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Geraldton
Sarah Smith
William Smith
Gregory Stret
Ued
Decrumb
W.A
Mary Harrison
Sarah Boas
County Antsim
Ireland
Smd
Scott Smd
Cale, Monger
Im Municipal Contracting
Hin Oms
Damien
Josiah
Harry
John Amileene
Ine
Lewis Eocd
Misa Millie Smith
The
Exchange
Smith
Om Mao
Lily Ison
Carxardine
Home
Mra
Oskoly
Taylor Am
Mix. Fuller
Dunn
Miss Retgin
North Fremantie
Geraldton Election Rally Aims at Independent Candidate
Mr. R. M. Cochrane spoke at Crowther schoolroom addressing electors about Perth influence in Parliament and the Labor party machine. He argued for an independent representative and outlined New Zealand village settlement plans while criticizing party politics and urging voters to prioritize district interests over personal ties.
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R. M. Cochrane
Geraldton
Crowther
Indice
Gentheoon
Walter Howard
Car Gilly
Cochrane
Carson
Carsom
Labor Party
Vwalesa
America
Shoteimai
Brown
Perth
New Zealand
Cockraes
Fens
Hfe
Iikaty
Fem
Wosken
Court Proceedings Update From Local Sessions
Belors Mr. BR. Gor Willcock v Ulddeld seeks 29 shillings tid. No appearance. adjourned to next sitting. Thom v Healon orders 6s per week, with plaintiff’s counsel. Carton v Scarsbrook orders 10s 8d per month. Warwicker v Jeffeys ordered 9 pounds 4s with payment within 14 days or imprisonment.
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Belors
BR. Gor
Willcock
Ulddeld
du Boulay
Fuig
Bevera
Thom
Healon
Mr. Wills
Thom Y. Cocrigan
Mr. Mills
Carton
F. Scarsbrook
Warwicker
Mile
Government Licensing Bill Protest Parade in Manchester
A large procession of 50 000 people marched in Manchester's park to protest the governments licensing bill. About a quarter of a million people were said to be involved in the overall crowd with 25 platforms 60 heads of state and 80 speakers. Lord Carrington warned they would fight the trade which claimed to have made and unmade governments.
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Manchester
Lord Carrington
Local Oddity Attracts Curious Crowds At Yard Event
A cryptic OCR fragment describes a gathering at a yard associated with J.0.8 and a location called Big Ore. Details are sparse but the note hints at a public or community event drawing attention from residents.
Young Australian League Tour Committee Plans Albany Trip
The Young Australian League Tour Committee reports strong support for sending a contingent of boys to Albany to witness the LAA. About 500 have paid to join, with 11 divisions of around 40 boys each. Travel by special train leaves Perth at 9 10 am Saturday Sept Wth, reaching Albany around midnight after stops at Northerns and Wag in.
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Albay
Witnnes
Albany
J. J. Simcox
Oates
Theey
Memill
Northen
Tesek
Will Ale
Wagin
Teem b cash en ts a mre chance for the batcher
A garbled notice offers a chance for bidders in September to purchase livestock and farm items. It mentions terms like steers and herd goods, with references to a guardian or local seller. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear names or locations.
Miles, Semen J. Advocate of Tecoting Energy Pot
Miles J. Semen advocates for a new energy option amid public centers. He outlines a plan to visit early to discuss potential pot testing and community reception.
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Miles
Ising
Apely
Market Price Report from Thursday and Saturday Listings
Market prices list vegetables and produce with varied weights and units. Cabbages beets Swedes parsnips carrots turnips potatoes cauliflower rhubarb lettuce spinach celery pumpkins and pork are priced across multiple heaps and per dozen per pound with dates Thursday 2yh and Saturday 22nd. Prices show ranges from 1d to 44 heap for cabbages and up to 68 4d cane for tomatoes with butter and orange varieties noted.
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Lord Heap
Srit-bottle in three compartments proposed for a gift
The writer ponders a three compartment srit bottle with a separate stopper and scent in each, all exquisitely mounted in silver, noting such a contrivance would delight a best girl. The text questions whether these clever creations can be obtained in Gibraltar.
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New South Wales
Burns V. Jutinson
Bush
BUNCE
West Murray
Wyndham
Aubilee Football
Lady Attorndy
Sarah Amwth
Mr, Cochrane
Crowth
Young
L. B. Vans
Ios
Oskagee
Thure
Childen
Lodrings
BM. Steggall
W. Wikeberg
Mr. Carson
Mr. Brown
K Costaxine
Francie Sire Gerakan x
Ino. Smith
Brothers and Bisters
Urvit Frien Sane
Eman Tet Onus
Laval State
Robert Chiddle
Greenonugh
Greenough Rosda Board
Bumble, ‘Reg
South
A. Mealowcroft
Bayern
Government
Il Am
Archer Guardian
Oliver’s Clothing
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
A. S
Kent
Mangal
P. M. Steggall
E.P. Ware, &c
W. Winderg
Darqaina
Oswell
Frank GI
Durlacher
Bacon
Glinck
EEN & Co's
EET
TSE Murchison Souvenir
Louis Eskell
Dentiet
Collins-strest, Vic
Mame Texance
Market Report
Premier Boot Palace
W. B. Armitage
Wolff & Co's
B. Wolff & Co
Ardless OF Cole
Beton
A. H. Mountain & CO
Case Buters
Gandalwoud
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