Cables and Collapse Claim 11 Fatalities at Pretoria Colliery
A disaster at the Pretoria colliery in Holton Lancashire left 11 men dead with one boy as the sole survivor. Rescue efforts continue as damaged workings slow recovery. 1,250 women and children lose breadwinners. Mansion House opens relief funds, aiming to raise 541 pounds.
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Lamdon
Dee
Pretoria
Holton
Lancashire
Tes
Pretoria Pit
Furden
Aviation. A Successful Flight London Dee 2.
Colonel Cody, noted aviator, completes a flight in a motorized craft amid minutes of hectic activity. Reportedly, the event sets a record as he conducts the voyage with enthusiasm.
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London
Colonel Cody
Mr. Tatham
Miscellaneous Ghastly Find and Mauretania Mystery
A ghastly find at a Vienna door reveals a woman's body with jewels and ashes about. The Mauretania carried the deceased toward New York amid reports of an international strike and court cases in Leipzig. In Parliament, 154 Free Churchmen sit in the new House of Commons.
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Lamdyn
Vienna
The Houndsditch Burglars Funeral in London
Funeral of the policemen killed by the Houndsditch burglars attended by Sir George Bell and Mr. Winston Churchill. Crowds were large, traffic suspended, procession from St Paul’s Cathedral. Two suspects have been affected.
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London
Dev
Sit Guo
Bell
Winston Chucehitl
Paul's Cathe
Fire destroys warehouse. many killed and injured in New York
A major blaze in a New York parking warehouse claimed twenty four firemen and a clerk among the dead and left fifty injured. A wall collapse trapped responders as water supply proved inadequate. The city fire chief and lieutenants perished in the effort.
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London
New York
Amd
Philadelphia
Wee Neadsy
Destruction of Dingoes Reward Scheme Noted
The Department of Agriculture reports rewards approved by the Police Commissioner for wild dog destruction. Rewards are set at Ws per scalp in the South West Darwin area and Ss in other parts. A scalp must be a skin strip from the shoulder to the base of the tail, at least two inches wide, and will be certified by the department officials.
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Brandon
Leipsig
Frank
Manly Bearin
Anyoor
Glatz
Silesia
Department of Ageculture Fointa
Commissioner of Police
Darwin
Senate rejects Mor ray nun orders at University
Sydney telegram reports the Senate at the university rejected Cardinal Mor ray’s proposal for a nuns college. Cardinal Murat warned that labor government pressures may threaten church positions while contesting the issue at the polls. Peter Bowling loses bid for Northern Miner Federation presidency amid surprise results and weak contenders.
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Sydney
Cardinal Morray
Murat
Eleccion
Earthquake Damages Sailtown and Millicell Shocks Coast
The 4. Makambo reports a severe earthquake at Sailtown on November 2 with widespread shipping damage and mountain peaks toppled. A western tidal wave reached Sit beach, wrecking two trading slates and leaving coastal areas shaken.
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Makambo
Sailtown
Millicell
Robbery at Melbourne Bank on Culling Street
In Victoria Melbourne on December 23 a bank robbery occurred at a Culling Street branch amid busy hours. Mrs Clark, at the doorway, prepared to deposit £40 when a man seized a roll of twelve one pound notes and fled. She could not identify the robber. the Attorney General plans a bill next year to limit using past age in court.
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Melbourne
Culling-street
Mra Clark
Moaer
Acrose
Clarke Wessot
Mes
Clarke
Tasmanian Shipments Set Records in Fruit Exports
Figures from Hobart this year show a historic advance in fruit exports. About 496 000 cases shipped, with 19 010 to the United Kingdom, 44 000 to New Zealand, and the balance to South Africa and other destinations.
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Hobart
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
New Zealand
South Africa
Western Australia seeks king’s consent to redraw seats
The Kalgoorlie and Boulder councils resolved to petition the King to withhold assent to the redistribution of seats and to urge the Federal Government to exercise its powers. Harvey meetings protest abolishing Wellington electorate and seek action from parliamentary representative. Bantome District Council on ALP condemns the bill as currently framed for gerrymandering electorates.
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Kalgoorlie
Bouldrs
Harvey
Wellington
Bantome
West Perth Inquest Draws Crowd Amid Bigamy Trial
The inquest into the death of Fether Har tip drew a large audience with coroner Mr Roe presiding. Prisoner Smart appeared composed and watched witnesses closely while stating he would reserve his defence. Seven witnesses, including Mrs Pemberthy, testified as the inquiry lingered into January. Geraldton Guardian subscription details follow.
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Fether Hartip
Roe
Smart
Pemberthy
Bash Fires and Bush Fire Brigades
A discussion on bush fires and rural fire brigades in Victoria highlights the dangers of grass and stubble fires. It explains prevention measures, firebreak construction, watering tactics, and cooperative volunteer brigades funded by landholders and managed by local groups.
Fragmentary note on district leadership and reaction
A garbled passage discusses district governance and a leader’s adaptability. It mentions two lieutenants and references a motion of men, with unclear context and multiple misspellings.
Prohibition Enigma and Biographies in a Newser Note
A fragmentary page outlines betting odds for Perth Cup and humorous travel tales in a Prohibition State. It features short biographies spoofing Bryan William I and a notice offering a subscription to the Geraldum Guardian with a twelve month trial and pricing details.
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Aviation
Mauretania
Min
Seamen's Firemen's Union
Mitre Nadius
Commors
Hounsditch
New South Wales
Junty
Peter Bowling
Northern Minera’ Federation
D. Watson
Lowling
T. Johnson
Howling
Watson
Johnson
Victoria
BILD
Tasmania
West Australia
West Perth
Geraldton-Guardian
Uish
Maraball
Chinl Odbeer
Vietorian
Melbourrne
Boeing
Eric Nee
Arminat
Pollard
Werbeys
Benke
Newth Wal
Desider
Plomzhing
Bro
Itvin
Amont Agerour
Jarmas
Farwee
Uny Iine Bers
Alrondh
Carl
Ture
Ferth
Wa-Ning
Greenbank
Sibert
Perth
Jolly Beegar
Artesiay
Saladin
Post Town
America
Watt
Levellers
Fadimaias
Mifudue
William I
United States
Bern
Chaminan
Studind
Washadom
Unitel Brotherhood of Populists
Ts Tan
Theolore Roosevelt
Prinder
Cither Vinenna
Nebraska
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Francis George
OPV
Francis George ix
Eure Tancis Hils
Yalgou
Wester
Sud
West Australian Truster Executor and Agency Company Limited
Agenes Compans Limited
Parker & Parker
Howard Street
Galt Bamboo Bracetet
Eleanor Street
Binks Office
Sen
Nes
Lown
Armitage
Shane
Than
Uae
Shropshire
Gilt Bros
G. A. Kempton
Geraldton
Uvee Chas
Couchay Living Co Marine Terrace
Adef
Palace Gardens
Hdy
Uysen
Liv
Bote
Virgin OF
Bablyon
Triple X
Seavic
Terth
Immigration and Tourist Department
Armadale Ay Ilue
Fremantle
Imigraint
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Hang On
Foomurr Tle
Gerald “Forerrin
York
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Katanning
Fenderine
Mbanv
Kent Piievtly
Wo Rarast
Wackepin
Dina
Aloneville
Victoria Pictures
the Light Geth World
Cestral Jarine
Thrace
Hum
Trices
Iim
Ashich
Chiba
Sporkline
Geraldian Mechanics’ Institute
Vree Publivigadily
Weacm Tir
Nevbers
Alcock
West Australian Government Railways
Tune
JTL
Ty Geraldton
Yahoo
Hallagher
Midland Junction
Manivdreseers
Pobacconi
Laie
Davies
Gro
Rosam
Clemention
Beterhartt
Geraldton United Friendly Societies
Fe Rackcomrse
Boying Day
Emelosues
Aftra
Grand Convert
Wrans Fkoter
Wiemimg
Wrclerk
G. Bosam
Taierent
Oliver's Clothing Company
Liosiers
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
Kent
R. Wood & Co’s
Arthur J. Davies
Requirites
Weing Saxon
Wlvancest
Engelbrecht
Toyland
Father Christmas
Echo
Crooks , Brooker
Welsbach Lighting Coy
Australasia
Nobel's
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Metters Ltd
Southern Cross
A. T. Davies
Aso
Jane
Busy Bee
Sandy Macdonald
Brussels
A. H. Mountain & Co
Ous
Nyn
Uuscan
Raps
Winton Fairm
Narneutu
Mar Geraldton
Retail, Traders’ Association
Shope
Pioneer Gardens
Greenough
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