Inaugural Aerial Mail Flight Ends in Tragedy
Three Bristol aircraft part of West Australian Airways flew to the Nor'-West for the first aerial mail service. A crash near Geraldton killed Lieut. B N Fawcett and mechanic EW Brad. The third plane landed safely as crowds gathered, mournful for the loss and for the long-awaited mail despatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Nor’-West
B. N. Fawcett
Brad
Berti Uy Ur
Greseby
Peri
Slaw
Geraldton
West Australian Airways Ltd
Gerakiton
Derby
Oersittou
Jou
Hep
Smolur
Gi Sidten
Brearley
Taplin
Slouls Webien
Vogsthnr
Geraliton
Bewells
Scranton
Ind
Major
Licataplin
Pawcett
M. P. Durack
Kimberley
H. Boas
Ducoby
Fesecagern
Moms Prestrail
Broad
Baturtay
Utukmrra
Liont
Farcett
Carnarvon
Livet Taplin
Hkeirela
Brensley
T. Fawcett
Learet
Lieut
Pawcott
Lal
Freeh Sly
Il Pameekt
Thare
Sven Slice
Tragedy Details Fatal Landing Near Mur Chibon River
A crash occurred near the Mur Chibon river causing the deaths of the pilot and mechanic. Fawcett and Lieut Taplin observed the scene, attempted to locate the wreckage, and waited ten minutes before a station hand arrived with a local boy to provide the dimmest details of the disaster.
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Fawcett
Lieut
Taplin
Tlient
Sud
Report of fatal crash inquiry in old notes
An eyewitness fragment describes a railway or vehicle crash with Lieutenant Fawcett and Major Breed, noting engine trouble and a fatal collision. Injuries include broken necks and facial wounds. A coroner’s inquest resumes with a verdict linking the deaths to a mechanical accident and a pending technical inquiry.
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Beedster
Fawcett
Fintelne
Murchison Heurestead
Taplin
Mechania
Trestrail
Fewcett
Brearley
Ee L.A
Saeut- Fawcett
Mr. Breed
Lientaie
Mechanic Road
The Governor Sends Messages to Relatives in Duty
The governor dispatches sympathy messages to Major Brearley and relatives of Lieut Farreett and Mechanic Broad. A contract must be carried out and aviators return south. Government must fulfill conditions and stresses the importance of landing grounds as Perth reports December events.
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Major Brearley
Lieut
Farreett
Mechanic Broad
Airwats Company Chair Refuses Exam
A local record notes Mr Major Brearley refuses an examination by the Patlle Werke Department. Details are limited and the document records his stance. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Buried in Murchiton House Cemetery Impresses Perth Readers
Perth editors report a somber burial scene at Murchiton House Cemetery as a procession honors Lieut Fawcett and the Acad aviators. Local accounts describe mourners from Kap Ada in South Africa and nearby communities attending the funeral amid heavy rain.
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Perth
Acad
Murchiton House
Fawcett
Kapada
South Af
Under
Soldier Dies in Air Crash at Me Wan Mont
A war veteran from South Australia, formerly in the Tight Hore, died after a crash near Me Wan Mont. He served in Palestine and was described as kindly, skilled, and highly regarded by colleagues. Major Brearley expected to return soon as inquiries continued into the incident and hangar preparations for the marksing were noted.
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Bouth
Australia
Palestine
Mul
Binks
Fragmentary OCR note on Show Ground construction
Incomplete text describes plans for the Show Ground with references to a Broome accommodation and a Carercon skinl project. Mentions material delivery this week and cantata setup for others. Overall unclear details and several garbled phrases hinder full meaning.
Unclear OCR Narrative on Early September Route
Fragmentary text describes a march or hike with references to a peasant material, district leaders, and a Lieut. Lucas. It mentions a route past hilly, stony country toward Himalia Pool with miles remaining after the town in a two-part sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.hetebeey
Beonsley
Lucas
Te Mone
Mater
Himalia Pool
Unmet Land Mula Auction Notice In Geraldton District
Auction notice for district land in Bongada Town Geraldton. Lots 5 and 6, 2 rooms each, priced per Lot 60 and 32 ty. December 2 at district lands office. Limited readable details due to OCR.
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District Lands Office
Geraldton
Bongada
Pezie Peranjort
Flight Schedule Snippet with Passenger Fare Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a flight to an aerodrome with passenger fare details and a reference to local locality. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable. no coherent events or entities can be confirmed.
Next Week at B3 Supplies of WeW Goods
Fragmentary note indicates an event or sale at B3 Supplies of WeW Goods planned for next week during the Christmas period. Details like date, exact items, or organizer are unreadable.
Gerald Tom Disputed Prime Potatoes Auction Notation
Fragmentary OCR item notes a potato lot with pricing marks 9/4 and -1/4, mentioning Gerald Tom and Macey in a brief trade or auction context. No clear event or outcome is provided.
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Ulakgron
Dir A. He Pee
Geraldion
Meson Dulgety Tud Co
Abe
Airwork Company
J. B. Bledlair
Pontameter
Mr. Germon
Pontal Iaqqwetor
Murchibon River
Taplin and
Austeslian
Bevariey
Ealy
Airwats Company
Mr Major Brearley
Patlle Werke Department
Angelo
Murchiton House Cemetery
Viotin
Aswodrome
London
Carter
D.W
Chapman Road
W. J. Box
Bay
Superior Furniture Sale
Violin Becital
Mini Cape
Aier ‘Mirta ‘Goulier
Samui
BME
Ts Bealay
Geraision
Mmsio
C. Lucab
Eelus Wusptts
Geraldtom
AEME
Macey
Geraldton Licensed Victuallers Association
PUE
Best
Geraldton Hotel
Shamrock Hotel
Ictoria
CLUB
Ben’s Hotel
Achison Inn
Emarons
Commonwealth Hotel
Army and Navy
Arthur C. Macey
Maezine
Zteerack Gbealdtozr
Bombay
Amd
Avon
Sagar
Baron
Nestle
Geralaton
Bedewck
George Wylie
Mas
Ton
Proprietos
Pawar
Ueaabaa
Crean
Nestla
Whalecale Ordera
Withers & Co
Thi Baber
E. Snell
Gesnins Bsa
K. We
Mancue
Northamipton
Shrintman
Hoye
Rirug
Siving
Blight Bros
Dawson's Studio
Gemldton
Eulus
Duslo Bicycle Tyree
Tate Hs
Dunlop Deenai
Dunlop Tipedall
Flas
Wreton
Troreale
Bouapke
Rice
Miattette
FPO
Evans & Hamex
Moore
Joldsmiths
FF Bony
Iveyuid
Beye
Gamiem
Werkoum
Amd I
Seamer
Avety
Jecohen
Raley
Goody Bonar Bere
Beadle
Lamdem
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