Tragic Drowning and Suicides Reported Across Melbourne Districts
A string of deaths and drownings reported yesterday in Melbourne and nearby towns includes Mrs Bishop drowned at Mildura on Christmas Tay after leaving Newport for holidays, and Charles Blake Seymour and others presumed drowned in various incidents. Inquiries note a note found beside a tank and a suicide by hanging near Rokewood with a farewell to his father, while another man was found dead in a bush near Maryborough.
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Melbourne
Bertram
Fitzroy
Mitcham
Bishop
Mildura
Newport
Forte
Blake
Seymour
Tames Scott
Wine Bows
Maryborough
Fook Tor
Tames Gilliam
West Hawthorne
Frankatoc
Biates
Ais
Ohn Everett
Rokewuen
Eas Wallarat
Will
Tragedy in New South Wales Drowning and Firearm Accident
In Sydney Treesa Datey Distan died while trying to save a brother as Harry Chettle of Goulhun drowned frog bathing at Tulwonet. Three Mann children aged five ten and three were nearby. a Martini magazine title inked by a brother, then a loaded weapon discharged causing fatal injuries before help arrived.
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Sydney
Datey Distan
Rach
Harry Chettle
Goulhun
Tulwonet
Mann
Soldiers
Tarmworth
Ariezer
New Zealand Prisoner Hangs Man During Day
Bernard Gifford awaiting trial at Wellington gaol on a charge of theft and burglary hanged a man named Winwell with his hammock ropes today. Gifford is believed to have left behind widow and two children in Australia.
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Bernard Gifford
Wellington
Winwell
Gifford
Austra
Australia
Leopold of
Batterbury
Ena
Spain
Bevelry Flour Mills Fire Tragedy in Western Australia
West Australia Beverley reports Christmas Day blaze at Heveelor Flour Mills destroying thousands of bags of wheat. Rescue teams investigated a fire underground at a colliery during the day shift. Several workers were overcome by toxic fumes. four died, including managers and underground staff. First such fatality in Western Australia mining history.
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Beverley
Hevéelor
Lollie
Fatabit
Coltte Vruptietyry Ming
An Howe
Tagen
Mrr
Bodlington
Oswalt Mairi
Manuscraml
George Hann
Hin
Spretiv
Baitul Hein
Hanser
Acthac Saunders
Walter Walker
Ouick
Hochington
Raith
Hane
James Lake
Baird
Thanh
ATL
Sybil's Soliloquies on Anglivan Church and Society
An informal column discusses Anglivan Church doors, weather aiding Christmas festivities, and social debates in Australia. It notes concerns over temperance, dances, royal visit rumors, and society figures including Ida Osborne and Grace Watson. The piece highlights charity notes for the Tennings Varmichael children and local cultural life.
Perth event features music, dancing, and sports results
The Perth gathering showcased Miss Sylvia Clarke and Miss Ulrike with refined items, Mrs. Morris Clarke’s songs, and Mr. Piper’s cornet and trombone duet. Arthur Nash arranged the concert and performed, with Bessie Grimish accompanying. Afternoon events concluded with multiple handicap heats, a “Wicket” match won by W.rk, a Married Ladies race, and trotting and other races, with Geraldton Guardian subscriptions announced for the Commonwealth.
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Perth
Sylvia Clarke
Weber
Ulrike
John
Morris Clarke
Piper
Wright
Ivy Gibson
Arthur Nash
Mira Bessie Grimish
Asher
Nash
Kelly
Shepherd
Ell
Hale
Carwardine
Bem “Pee
W.rk
Thomp
War
Pollitt
Lump —Connolly
Ain
Rmitage
Ritine
W. Thompson
Mr_ Murtin
Takty
Jesae Pig
Smith
Nugarea
Flags and tents advertised for Christmas sale
A 1910 testimonial from Wm. Mortins compliments F. Watson on tent, sail, flag and mattress maker offerings. The notice promotes Marine gear including sails, mattresses, water bags, and ready stock from Newmarket and Glasgow with British and Australian items in stock.
Friendly Societies’ Demonstration Draws Mixed Boxing Day Crowd
Boxing Day at the racecourse drew a mixed crowd amid counter attractions. The Friendly Societies Committee faced questions over venue and transport, but praised the event's sports program and officials. A late train kept some attendees away, yet performances impressed and the evening concert at Tosa Hall received little attendance.
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Timet Fn
Sparta
Friendly Societies
Geo. Oaam
Ively
Searle
Tosa Hall
Grammeux
Miss Becker
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Boots
N. Bartlett
Boot Man
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
J. J. Family
Ryan
Cher
Union Bank
Carraldion
O'Brien
Whelesteam Retail
Sreson Puares Corsu
F. W. Warwicker
Grover and General
Heraldton
Sydney Fong & Co
E. C. Bartlett
Butlding
Auguevien Ht
Diracorow
United Insueanc Cos
Marina
F. & R. Ward
Slacksmithe & Wheelwrights
Bishop's Palace
Elwes Street
Charoes
Shamrock Hotel
Reading
A. Marshall
Jajo
Day Dawn
Handon's
Alcarnamah
Erijeortist
Bire Grenelle
St Gris
Netla LL
Macvherson
Carnamah
T. Hill
Tor Clive
Camengers
Adibresi
Ueraldton
J. Cantelo
Model Bakery
Geo. Fowlie & Co., Tailors and Mercers
Bostock
Aason
Bsing
Woollows
Ios
W. B. Armitage
Premier Boot Palace
Rerald Lon
Victoria
New South Walfs
New Zealand
West Australia
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Eleanor Strpat
Midgecap
C.C. Gutterspy
Mies Laver
Sena
Pope & Bartow
John Darling & Son
Stamford Leeke
Northampton
F. H. Oliver
Sybil
Anglivan Church
Tubde
Labor
The
Saale
Somigone
Abe
Fixher
Ister
Aftature
Mise
Grace Watson
Adelaide
Grralstom
Monty
Ida Osborne
Hite
Noreatt
Keith
Kenney
Tennings Varmichael
Burton
Rosam
Kidd
Benatead
Jutlard
Kane
Benstead
Barmaraine
Commonwealth
P. Gibson
Durlacher
Mr. F. Woson
Denesfi
Was. Mortins
N.S.W
W.A
Heap Orrici
Nsw
Fremantle
Brisbane
Queensland
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Street
Geralston
P.O
Nor-West
Fox
B. Grimish
Stokes' Buildings
John Urch
Catto's
Canadian Club
Hennessys Brandy
Wolife
Brest
al Te
Western Australia
Richard Purser
King Street
Agrate
Pope & Barlow
R. Guscott
Anglican Church
S. Been
Grocer
Ironmorger Draper
Want Victoria Hotel
Beeny
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Larbel Coffee Palace
Solephove
Mosteiry
Masafurt
Francis Street
Ward & Akerstrom, Proprietors
Ny.si
Roms
George Lester
Ganpex
Greatyeen
Perth Marble and Monumental Works
C. Stokes & Co
Kate HL Arendal
Sapere, Ese Wholesale and
Wanive
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