Mail delivery contract debate in Parliament over southeast WA route
In Parliament Mr Pease asked about a mail delivery contract on the southeast coast of Western Australia from Bunbury to Albany. The lowest tender was rejected as unaffordable. a West Australian member urged prioritising passenger and freight interests. The Senate record shows voting on the Trax Bill and approval of the Seat of Government plan moving Canberra.
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Pease WA
Eouth
West Australia
Buri
Albany
Thomas
Vowtgl
Sumate
Yars-Capberra
Dalgety
Mabon
South Australia News Briefs and Notable Incidents
Reports from Adelaide describe a NSW bill on state mining purchase facing rejection. A Chinese man named Fee Kee Bong was found severely injured and unconscious after an assault at a Ghie street store, with police unsure of recovery. An East Greta colliery incident involved David Proper Thompson who climbed a tunnel barrier and nearly fell to his death, later found unharmed though tarred hands and alleged devil marks were noted.
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Sydnay
Kerps
Ghiestreet
Sytmey Hospital
East Greta
David Proper Thompson
Thormpson
Hall
Thompson
kipiake shocks and findlings continue at Whakatani
Deep in Auckland region, unsettled events accompany local discoveries as residents react to fears of regulatory action following the 1866 Tarawere eruption depiction. Officials and observers weigh the implications for nearby settlements and ongoing maintenance efforts.
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Auckland
Whakatani
New
Rewidania
State per titent situation leads to confidence motion
Victoria Melbourne reports a reformist scene as Mr Murray of the Country Party moves a direct confidence motion. The Labor Party’s Mr Prendergast indicates assent. A special traveller from Albert Park, injured along the Adelaide railway line last Saturday, died Friday at Horsham Hospital. He was about 41 with five children.
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Melbourne
Murray
Country Party
Prendergnat
Labor Party
Albert Park
Adelaide
Horsham Hospital
Fire at State Battery causes heavy damage in Taenbonville
The Superintendent of State Battery received a telegram from Taenbonville reporting a serious fire at the State Battery there. Damage estimated around several hundred pounds occurred in the morning.
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Perth
Dee
Ios Peaterday
Taenbonville
Ambiguous OCR Note on Fertilizer Claims
Fragmentary text claims branded guano improves soil and crop nourishment. It mentions a product linked to Parmeria and Aleuthon Cito, with references to market marks and artificial manufacture. No clear event, date, or entities beyond vague product names.
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Broshos
Aleuthon Cito
Unclear fire cause and engine damage noted in report
The text suggests a fire possibly originating at a blacksmith shop damaged belting and camshaft components. It mentions half the bed destroyed and insurance coverage under a federal policy for state property. It also includes garbled population statistics for Wat Australia with a male surplus estimate.
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Fideral
Wat Australia
Ewing
Appointment for three years as State Batteries Superintendent
The Superintendent of State Batteries is to be appointed for three years. At the Criminal Court yesterday Aur ey Douglas Robins was sent to cool for two years for burglary at Mentin. The Town Clerk of the now defunct Populance Council was charged yesterday. The mother of Mr Harnett MLA, died at Albany aged 0.
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Aurey Douglas Robins
Cool
Mentien
Populance Council
Yester
Harnett
Albany
Early Closing Bill sparks parliamentary clash and confusion
The Colonial Secretary warns of many amendments as debate on the Early Closing Bill continues. A court injunction case against Charles Moore and Co. stalls further action. Authorities view the ruling as divisive until the bill is imposed, leaving prewar traders puzzled and shopkeepers unsure how to proceed.
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Rane
Charles Moore and Co. ix
Acent Generalship Seeded by Premier Moore in City
City reports that Mr Reason, an agral general, will be seeded by Premier Moore as the acent generalship role is assigned.
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Reason
Moore
Parliamentary debate on rail line from Leonora to Tawlers
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Gourley urged the line should be renamed from Leonora to Tawlers. Mr Nath proposed a select committee on the goldfield water scheme to craft a clear policy on rating and operation. Debates adjourned with opposition to universal wage rules and pay scales in public service.
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Legislative Assembly
Gourley
Leonora
Tawlers
Nath
Goldfield
Bathauger Gested
Tobasa
Delta
Trenier
Lemde
Notable figure charged in London fraud case declines
London letters report Horatio Botcomiey of BLP charged with fraud. The text notes excessive applications for the age premio in the United Kingdom, mentions possible education bill pressure on Mr. Asquith, and comments on radical reform attacks on rights, all in a fragmented briefing.
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London
Horatio Botcomiey
United
Kington
Asquith
New York Train Conductor Attacked by Armed Robbers
A sensational report from New York states four armed men and three women robbed 65 passengers of jewellery and money during a Wednesday morning hold up and murderously assaulted the conductor before fleeing. Retiring base prices and local notices follow. The Geraldton residents are urged to call Millers' Karri and Jarrah Company for terms enabling self-sufficiency.
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London
New York
Geraldton
Karri and Jarrah Company
Marine Terrace
Bene
Terme
Namdlocda
Turbulent European Politics Amid Constitutional Shifts
The article notes quiet Turkish elections under a new constitution and regional tensions. A Russian arrest is reported over a derailment attempt tied to imperial travel. Austria prepares for emergencies while facing national unrest and upheaval. Sixty killed, 110 injured, including a parliament member, in a crisis linked to imperial policy. The Shah of Persia probes constitutional change as Neitai and Keree measures loom.
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Austria
Turkey
Bervin
Fenwick
Geraldton Case Drift in Quarter Sessions Proceedings
The Geraldton Quarter Sessions heard Thomas Wray charged with an indecent assault on Mrs Walker near Mullewa. Witnesses described a two hour struggle and injuries including a bruised throat. Dr Himgrfford noted wounds and the accused claimed no intoxication. The court adjourned proceedings without court-ordered verdicts.
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Thomas Wray
Gms Waller
Hich
Walker
Ber
Mann
Ttt
Himgrfford
Mr. du Bowlay
R. Hunt
Wray
Auction Hail Focus on Well Bred Sheep Flocks
The notice draws special attention to the auction, noting sheep are particularly well bred. Boonoke blood has been used in the flock for the past seven years, highlighting the line and quality of stock involved.
Householders License Notice for Charles Ireland Inn Keeper
Charles Ireland of Hampton Arms Hotel Northampton applies for a license to keep an inn and sell fermented and spirituous liquors. He declares he is fit and proper and notices intention to seek a billiard table license at the next Licensing Meeting for rooms at Hampton Arms Hotel Hampton Road Northampton. Dated November 28 1908.
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J. Charles Tafland
St Hampton Arms
Hrapton Road
Northampton
Ste
Hoon
Fotel
San Waal
Aml
Doh Weadcock
Edward J. Sims
Linteed
Howee
Charles Ireland
Hampton Arms Hotel
Burthampton
Hampton Arne Hotel
Hampton Road
Jury deliberates as trial recounts alleged assault details
Testimony from the witness box in Mullewa recounts a night of drinking and confusion with Mrs Walker. The jury, after a summing up by the bench, retires to consider its verdict as references to other witnesses and the defence are noted amid railway stock train figures for November.
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Janes
Douglas
Weay
Ehinky
Walker
Mann Openail
Pat
Mullewa
Starcock
Nullewa
Counael
Pico
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Victoria District Co-Operative Flour ‘Mill Company, Limited
Limite Derabiton
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Horec
Oliver’s Clothing Company
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Tim
Arca Foote
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Oswell’s
Belli
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Frank Green & Co’s
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Rene Way
Jeet
Towr
Jur Delon
Pitans
FEC
PEMOR
Keatamclog Uardner Bros
Mount Lyell
B. Grimish
L. Eskell
Mh. Mountain & CO
Axe Produce
Stanley
Ted Gheno
Perfection Bell
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A6d CO
Plymouth
BROS
Jama
NEW Zealand Insurance Fire and Marine
Busy Bee Store
A. T. Davies
Draper
P. Stone
P, Stone
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