Safe arrival of cap tain s boat near Fremantle
Banbury Aug The captain of the wrecked French barque Geet and 11 men have arrived at Jarrshdenec. They reported abandoning ship 363 miles from the West Australian coast after three days against adverse winds. The boat sighted sand and attempted to beach on Wednesday but capsized. all occupants scrambled ashore unharmed. They landed just north of Point Freycinet and were found Friday morning, taken to Jarahdenetmill. Officers and crew will be brought to Fremantle.
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Banbury
Aug
Geet
Jarrshdenec
Wae
Point Freycinet
Jarahdenetmill
Fremantle
Wage proposal at Kalgoorlie Chamber vote
In Kalgoorlie on August 97 the Boulder branch of the miners union voted on accepting the wage offer proposed by the Chamber of Mines. The decision was to renew the three year agreement with the miners union narrowly backing the proposal while the Firemen’s Union opposed it by a two to one margin.
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Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Miarte’ Union
Chamber of Mises
Restiltval Ax
Lwiz
Age Ps
Firenen’s
Tragedy on Deep Creek Bridge in Maitland District
Three workers on the Deep Creek bridge of the Absi dare Coal Company's railway line in Wee Went Maitland district were struck by two opposing trains. One man was run over and fatally injured, another was seriously hurt, and a third leaped into the creek to escape, surviving the fall.
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Sydney
Deep Creek
Absidare Coal Company
Wee
Maitland
Pines
Tram accident claims life of Arthur Stevens
Buffeted by tram cars, Arthur Stevens, a commission agent, died in Sydney Hospital from a skull fracture. The death, labeled not serious by Stevens, marks a third known tram related accident. Two years earlier he lost an arm in a tram incident.
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Arthur Stevens
Sydney Hospital
Stevens
Federal Affairs in Melbourne Hints on Karrakatta Rifle Range
In the House of Representatives debate on estimates for new works, Mr Fowke urged removing the Karrakatta rifle range as surrounding settlement grows and the area becomes dangerous. Mr Cook promised remedies, while Mr Hedges noted Fremantle Council offered a Defence Department site for barracks. Expediting works could provide employment amid Western Australia’s downturn, with efforts to relocate the stone and ensure local care.
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Melbourne
Ave
House of Representatives
Fowke
Karrakatta
Cook
Mer. Hedges
Fremantle
W.A
Donnybrook
West Australia
Produce Markets Update From Perth Melbourne Notes
The Perth Aug 28 report lists prices for oats and wheat in Perth and Adelaide and Melbourne markets. It notes a telephone exchange at Bowes homestead with a station and a renovation fee of OL.
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Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Bowes
Bowes Homestead
Asquith Reports Imperial Defence Conference Details
In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith summarized the Imperial Defence Conference. Dominion troops may be used for empire defense if needed, with plans for a Pacific fleet in East Indian, Australian, and China seas. New Zealand and Commonwealth contributions include battleships and specific ship deployments among stations.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Long
New Zealand
Australia
Houses of Commons
Genercng
Commonwealth
Ching
China Station
Commonwealth fleet funding outlined with naval loan plan
The Australian left notes Great Britain will contribute £254,000 annually toward maintaining the Commonwealth fleet. Plans foresee a naval loan of about £5,100,000 with interest and sinking funds. New Zealand may require £150,000 in interest and £100,600 subsidy, adding to administrative costs.
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Langen
AME
Great Britain
Commonwealth
New Zealand
German Naval Estimates Under Strain Hit By New Taxes
The Berliner Tageblatt discusses German naval estimates for WG-11 and notes Germany's difficulty in raising 625,000,000 by new taxes. It comments on rising national debt and condemns Germany's rejection of England's outreach as a grave blinder to the nation’s burden.
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Aemuen
Berliner Tageblett
Germany
Germnoy
England
Record Flight At Rheine France Sets 6 Mile Time
At Rheine France Latham with an aeroplane made a 6 mile record in 2 hours 18 minutes amid a strong wind.
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Rheine
France
Latham
Pearse and Herbert v J P Morrisey court judgment details
In Dongarra Local Court before Mr. Gee, cases include Pearse and Herbert vs J P Morrisey with £82 claim and non appearance. Moore vs J P Morrisey for £60 with costs. Hackett vs Criddle for £76 13s 6d, defendant examined, order for amount forthwith or four weeks imprisonment with suspension if £2 monthly paid, first payment Sept 27. Diver vs Osborne for admin order opposed by R Oliver. creditors not opposing. magistrate orders case details to Northam Local Court.
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Pearse and Herbert
J. BP. Morrisey
F. Moore
J.P. Morrisey
E. Hackett
J. A. Criddle
Mr. Mills
Diver
C. Osborne
R. Oliver
Northam
Neurrat
To-Day's Racing at Boulter Aug 28 Recaps Prominence Win
Large crowd attends at Boulter as Prominence wins a tight finish by a neck over Stirling in the Welter Plate. Old Chum wins the Level event by six lengths after a late surge. Trenwith and Loch Shiel also feature in a bustling card with multiple betting odds.
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Boulter
Myall Prince
Welter Plate
Clarion
Brimewick
Crowtout
Milner
Loch Shiel
Jution
Loredanv
Keston
Stirling
Quin
Old Chum
Tue
Trenith
Statesman
Tynetal
Ld Chum
King O' Scots
Trouble Eagle
Annapols
Flora Mar
Meverity
Annapolis
Derby and Steeplechase Meetings Postponed
The AWLC meeting in Adelaide decided to postpone the Derby meeting to Wednesday next and adjourn Wednesday's Steeplechase to the following Saturday due to the waterlogged Morphettville course.
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Adelaide
Ames
Morphettville
Wadneslay
Kalgoorlie Disqualification Sparks Racing Dispute
Kalgoorlie on August 2 reports trouble over the disqualification of gelding Hiiv, trainer T. K. Lauder, and jockey J. Trenoweth. An injunction reportedly sought to restrain stewards from enforcing their verdict. Lauder was absent during parts of the inquiry, while Ellix and Pierna remain entered in races for tomorrow with weights adjusted. The Boulder Racing Club secretary confirms horses were not yet struck out despite the inquiry.
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Kalgoorlie
Arsen
Hiiv
T. K. Lauder
J.trenoweth
Taia
Cowle
Worrow
Lauder
McDougall
Elia
Pierna
Pell
Boulder Racing Club
Ellix
Pierus
Improving the Creed as Catalpa Station Bull Run Updates
Mr F Crews of Catalpa Station near Mount Magnet received a consignment of yearling bulls for his run. Pedigrees show a strong cattle line, with Rockingham's Oxford and Bolinda bloodlines among noted sires and dams. Breeding details indicate high quality pastures and cattle health in the district.
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F. Crews
Catalpa Station
Mount Magnet
Awlers
Crews
Rockingham
Oxford
Royal Russell
Theins of
Brunswick
Lord Weston
Barming
Grand Duke
Royal
Ball Rall
Bolinda D
Derrimut
Duke of York
Ted
Bolinda
Gift Ith
A. W. Edgar
Quran's Knight
Lovelys Knight ex Queen and Knight line note disruption
Fragmentary archival note from South Australia 1903 referencing Lovelys Knight ex Queen with Australian connections. Mentions sire Queen's Knight abroad and dam tilt Sth with notes on Ox The Git and Bow man. Contains multiple garbled phrases and unclear pedigrees.
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Dim
Whitby
Sybils Soliloquies Dance Note and Parade Hats
The report diaries a Wednesday dance by Arend med Rutterwerien society with many attendees dressed in satin charmeuse and white silks. Guests Included Misses Maley Sher lock Darl ing Speed Kibby and many others. Mrs Brown hosted. The Anglican Church plans a Thursday parish hall social to aid debts with refined hats and gowns on display, featuring silk frocks, lace, tulle and flowers in muted tones.
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Gorakiton Society
Mia Keanie
Whitney
Edith Sherlock
Mabel Flamersley
Holland
Potatoes and labor woes in Western Australia
Debates over potato embargoes and rising prices sweep households as housekeepers complain of scarce supply. Authors note Western Australia grows potatoes and vegetables locally, yet rain shortages and labor scarcity hinder production. Dr. Arthur’s proposed English labor program is cited as a potential solution.
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Wester Australia
Greenough
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Sybil
Waske
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Imston
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Edi Geraklion Public Library
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Harry MM Am
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Erin
Edward Road
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Kempton & & Selby
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Raven
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Wented
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P. M. Steggall
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HS Brick
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Lamcom
Forthampton
Westen, Gooss
Henry Wills and Co
Tel
Ipality OF
Victoria Hospital
Eleanor Street
Hom
Hse
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Freehold
Guardian” Office
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