Sensational fire scars Elixar Street workshop row
A large fire in Adelaide destroyed a three story workshop on Elixar Street opposite Warmouth Street. Workers, including Messrs Piso and Verenl, were injured as flames spread rapidly from smoking gun tins used by Frederick Sadler to burn wicker work. Two men jumped from a window to escape, one suffering serious injuries. Fire crews contained the blaze in about thirty minutes. Insurance claims reached about £1150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Elixar Street
Oposite
Warmouth Street
Piso
Verenl
Whkh
Tha
Frederick Sadler
Sadler
Fourtess
Arthur Cook
Hoy Wallman
Wallman
Adelside
Fire at Ashburton destroys shops and kills family
Fire in Ashburton center destroys tour shops and damages others. Mrs Zouch, wife of the town dentist, leaped from an upstairs window and died. Her three year old son perished in the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ashburton
Accident in a lift claims a young worker in Sydney
In Sydney on August 29 a 20 year old employee named Frank Hale of Mesars Edwards Duslop and Co. was crushed between a lift and a beam while stepping into a lift at his employer’s premises. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Frank Hale
Mesars, Edwards, Duslop and Co
Boy Burned After Paper Decorations Fire Incident
August incident on George Street saw a small boy Jack Nava burn when a match ignited paper decorations as workers removed town hall decorations. A man who struck the match disappeared. another wrapped the boy in his coat and flames were stopped but injuries were serious. Police pursue full inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gvorge Street
Hevpag & Goon Lime
Jack Nava
Paswreby
Ted
Hywnee
Burns Lang Fight Postponed to Thursday
Sybory August 29 report says the Burns Lang fight set for Wednesday has been postponed to Thursday. The change affects arrangements and spectators awaiting the bout details.
Victoria Jockey Burn Barred From Racing Register
Melbourne August 20. The case of jockey W Burn draws interest as the V R C committee shows reluctance to readmit him. It was decided Burn may apply for reinstatement after three years from March 5, 1907, the date of disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
W. Burn
V.R.C
Burn
Unlawful Possession Case Concludes in Kalgoorlie
In Perth August report from Kalgoorlie court closes a long cass on unlawful possession of Moz bar guides. Defendant John Boulter denied, convicted, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Key evidentiary points noted for possible appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Moz
Bar Guides
Kalgoorlie
John Boulter
Timber Workers plan federal arbitration over wages
At the Timber Workers Conference in Perth on August 29, delegates agreed to join the Federation of Timber Workers in the Eastern States and pursue a case before the Federal Arbitration Court. A murder case at West Murray is to be heard at Pinjarrah on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Timber Workers
Federation of Timber Workers
Federal
Porth
West Murray
Pinjarrah
Tender Accepted for Normemas Railway Section
Perth August 2. The tender of the W A Goldfields Firewood Supply Company at £55,514 has been accepted for the construction of the second portion of the Normemas railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
W.A. Goldfields Firewood Supply Company
Normemas
TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY SURVEY PROGRESSES
A historic railway survey covers 930 miles with a pace of seven miles daily. The team projects reaching the South Australian border in two months. Mr Muir endorses the pastoral potential, noting artesian water and rich pasture as key resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coutey
Muir
Classification of Civil Servants Structure in 1908
The Civil Service Commissioner's classification of the general division of civil servants appears today with supplementary adjustments in the clerical and professional divisions for the term ended February 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Civil Service
Semsom
Crop statistics show gains in 1907 harvest
Wheat production rose on 380 540 acres with a rise over the previous harvest of 30 966 acres and 174 789 bushels. An exportable surplus is estimated at 803 347. All round increases occurred during 1907 as the report notes.
Woman H Graham Arrested For Alleged Miscarriage Case
A woman named H. Graham was arrested in the afternoon charged with unlawfully procuring miscarriage, linked to Mrs. Carson in July. Held Over. Due to space pressure, several letters are held over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
H. Graham
Wlil
Carson
Election Notice Ads For Carson And Brown In Geraldton
Advertisements announce an election notice involving Mr. Carson and Mrs. Brown authorized by K. Constarron at Francia Street Geraldton. The readable text highlights campaign items and street location with names appearing in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carson
Sr. Browm
K. Constarron
Francia Street
Geraldton
Murchison Souvenir Ad Space Announcement
An advertisement notice invites readers to book advertising space in The Murchison Souvenir edition. It references a price or contact method and notes availability for an upcoming issue.
Cables Report From Lowion Disaster
Information from Augutta, America, says a disaster reaches 12 feet depth. Ninety thousand are homeless and sleeping in treetops, seeking refuge above ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowion
Augutta
America
American Macing Land August $3
A report notes Jacce Kome sending a second batch of yearlings to Newmarket. The move is linked to legislation recently enacted by the New York Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
New York Legislaturn
Fire at Bhawichl mine shaft in Lanarkshire
An August London dispatch reports a colliery fire in Lanarkshire at the Bhawichl mine. The blaze damaged the main shaft framework but a rescue party and workers escaped through the mine’s access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bhawichl Mane
Lanarkshire
Teikderr
Flotation of Tasmanian Mine Mount Arthur Proposes 65 000 Pound Issue
A Tasmanian mining venture Mount Arthur Tomumnia Protections Company seeks flotation with expected capital of about £65,000. The prospectus indicates registration of the issue and plans for listing. The move aims to develop the Mount Arthur mine operations and attract investors to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mount Arthur (Tomumnia) Provecting Company
Beitisc Hof Hop Crop Described As Magnificent
London reports the British hop crop as a remarkably high quality harvest. growers cite ideal weather and robust yields, with export demand rising and prices expected to firm through the season.
Frobestisn Feeling in Turkey Headlines London Dispatch
London August 28 reports Sir Gerald Luther British Ambassador in Constantinople at arrests stirring grave agitation in England and Turkey. The drumbeat of embassies and vehemence reflects volatile ties as authorities handle events in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gerald Luther
Constantinople
England
Turkey
Coolgardie Races Mixed Odds at Coolgandie Meeting
A fragmented report from Coolgandie lists multiple races with entries such as Jaurdi Hurdles over two miles and Beverity leading early before Pieras and Flore Mec close behind. Betting pools show Comal Montaine Flats and Storm likely contenders with odds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radical
Comal
Montaine Flats
Charter Belle
Storm TS
Coolgandie
Beverity
Jubilee Football Scores and Standings Report
The Jubilee competition today shows Victoria leading WA with a final score of 14 99 to 6 8. Mis A. 8, Liver. emis show for banditog four in had. Local results include WA 3 7 and other regional outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
SYBIL S SOLILOQUIES AT BREED AND BUTTER DENOM DANCE
A large Thursday night ball in Geraldton marked the Breed and Butter Denom event closing successfully. About 120 attendees filled the venue with a heavy female presence and a lavish display of dresses, the notable freshness of the country contingent, and a program by Mr. Montek. Mrs. J. Kidd led hairdressing duties as guests admired lace, silk, and floral touches. Several named ladies wore white or pale pink gowns with lace and appliqué while gentlemen and other guests filled the rest of the hall. The report notes many fashion details and endorsements of the evening’s decor and etiquette, with a reminder of the next committee meeting set for the following Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snd
Eure
Ur Town
Geraldton
Fragmentary note on Australian ceremony and certificates
Readable text mentions Australia and a ceremony with a date around the 27th of a month, plus a certificate for Wayside Howe Living. Details are garbled and names unclear, but tone resembles a local notice or civic record with formal actions pending.
Absence Notice of Town Mr P M Steggall Succession
Public notice states Mr P M Steggall is absent from the town and names his successor as the recipient of money on the secondment with his receipt to serve as a sufficient instrument. The document records authority and the required acknowledgment for funds transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Steggall
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Australia
New Zealand
New South Wales
Burns-Lang
Trans-Australian Railway
SURV
Murchison
Apni J
Mir
Miles
Stan
Louis Eskell
RDS
Steady Vie
Manise Tauce
Augusta
Frobestisn
Coolgardie
Coolgerdie
West Tas Shore
Bensire
Woodside
Romules
W.A
Malbourne
Angust
Sybil
Pieterseyie
Monteks
Bern
J.C. Kidd
3.C
Amy Mess
Ose
Mice Delfield
Berthe
Biles Jemsonce
Miss Bastos
Ross Monger
Lece Bertha
Mina C. Monger
Mim Bortson
Mies Riley
Mrs J. Darling
Mime
I. Darting
Mins A. Deeting
F. Devis
H.C. Davies
Mire. Cawan
du Boulay
Gomilisson
Laffan
Mackensie
F. Mille
Mina Rox
W. Smith
Humerdley
Tim Devanes
Mex
Kidd
Mra
Arthur Clinch
Les
Russell
Mow
Sherlock
Pressat
Alter Soma
Mise Nicholls
Mise Tame
Adveste
Shasarock
Australia
Charles Ireland
Wayside Howe Livi
Norta
Tecomuted
Piritoons Useraia
Anges
Saearine
Oaka
Bella
L Elliott
Frank Green & Co’s
Durlacher Street
Towe
Oliver's Clothing Company
Tallors, Hosites
Watters
General Outfitter
Meanie Hull
Marine Terrace
Geraldten
A. S. Kent
Mousges
P. M. Steggall
E.P. Ware, &c
Watch Repair and Cleaning Department
W. Winneberg
W. Wischar Atte
Ifm
Oswell’s
Premier Boot Palace
W. B. Armitage, Soxsung
TN Grealdton
A. H. Mountain & CO
Gallespir
Stanley
EMI Ale
Fonmery
GRENU
Coates
OVL
Plymouth Wave
Tayzar Brog
JAM
NEW Zealand Insurance Cay
Fire and Marine
Baxnalwoon
SiaTouen
T. Ecuare
Bouth Greenough
A. Mesdowcroft
Janes
Ana Lodgings
Sayie
Lu Oon
Lavite
Sap
Saaparbiers
Lamia
Ouhigna
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!