Wreck tales and land debates in Perth letters
A Perth column questions a Chinese crewman disguise aboard the Windsor wreck rescue and ponders the fate of the Gilt Dragon treasure. The writer speculates on the ship’s wreck location near Abrolhos, recounts Dutch search attempts, and notes a possible 20 degree latitude error. The piece pivots to local issues: timber concessions, railway prospects, and Swan Mechanics’ Institute rifts between library-minded and sports-minded factions.
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Geraklou
Abroshos Islands
Pieter Albertaz
Holland
Australia
Batavia
Machfang
Des
Moore River
Pea
Swan Mechanics’ Institute
Ihnam Power
Rowling
Sporte
Hardis
The Wernher Lemoine diamond trial case unfolds
The case of Sir Julius Wernher versus M. Lemoine centers on alleged diamond making using a secret scent theory. French engineer Lemoine claims to have produced real diamonds, supported by Sullua and Percy Jackson witnesses. Debates over deposits, contracts, and potential fraud loom as parties argue over payments and stakes.
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Julius Wernher
M. Lemoine
de Beers Company
Mic Sullua
M. Lemaine
Mer
Percy Jackson
Lord Armstrong
Nitiva Wernher
Bercy Jackson
Swine Hied
M. Lemoine Arrestul
Julie
Lemoine
Nail
Jamoine
Sie
Sir Julius
Tulina
M. Lemone
Miter
Hlink
Tudila
Birdulins
de Boeru
Edict Revelation Hinted in Power Play
A fragment suggests Sir Julius pressed to force the edict’s disclosure seeking knowledge without paying the price. The terse note hints at coercive pressure and secret negotiations, with limited readable context on parties or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Geraldton Delights Fresh Air Children with Generous Treatment
A visiting observer praises Geraldton business people for their kind treatment of Fresh Air Children and matrons. He notes picnics and entertainments, and that the children will recall their experiences long after returning to Day Dawn. The writer, a Goldfields parent, commends the community for their generosity and good conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Pial Cee
Fresh Air League
Dora
Market Report from H Mackensie for February Market Week
Mr H Mackensie reports a weekly market update with fruit and produce prices. Grapes sixpence per pound for Is fd, apricots four to four shillings sixpence, apples six shillings sixpence to five shillings, pears three shillings to sixpence, watermelons ninepence to one pce, onions fourpence to sixpence, turnips sixpence to a penny, potatoes one shilling to threepence per cwt, eggs and poultry prices noted. The lower price levels are indicated as the market softened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackensie
Ducka
Artholen
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Perth
Windsor
Oman
Thora
Ibhem
Gong
Windeer
Hampton Plains
Coolgardie
Kalgoorlie
Eleward
Boulder
Ohio State
Coulgardie
Great Southern
Midland Railway
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Fresh Air League Children
A. Gibson & CO
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Freemasons’ Hotel and Postision
Marine Terrace
TEOM
Nile
Vitel
Doulton
Cresstat China
Electro-plate
Porth
Wallace’s Hotel
Walkaway
W.A
Alcock
RB. Wallace
B. Grimish
Tailor and Meecer
L. Wekell
Demtict
Stokes
Geraldton Coffee Palace
J.H. Chapman
Marina Terrace
Bienie Iee
Comuntry
Francis Street
Gerald
L. J. Chapman
Properatee
Sewami Wptodate
R. Guscott
Seddie
W.A. Hang
Geraldviaa
Sedgwicks
Dellars
West Australia
Williamestrost
Stokes & CO
Arendal
Saddle
Et Colas
Hetil
Rotice
Gerektton
Hobart
L. Kruger
Marie Terrace
George Lester
GazpKy Reap
Grmatpron
Perth Marble and Mogamental Works
Ship Inn
H. Y. Eaton
Ganglia Hawk Qoatery
Eatows
Victoria Hotel
Emiley
Kew
Manmgomes
Mr. L Grimish
Mingenew
G. Linthorne
Mingenew Hotel
A. Rayner
George Baston
Victoria House
Northern Fire
Ammranes Oo Port Brewery
Jos. Johnston
Freewinsons
Weotock
Woodrow's
Christy
Glyn
Stateon
Jose
Trefusis
Western Australia
Victoria Bottling Works
Durlacher ST
Best of All
Bunbury Ale and
Telephone
Arep
Northen
Midland
A. Walmsley
Wm. Willcock
J. Broad
PTAA
Standard Paint Company
HEEB
William Street
Hew Voor
Ramaas Ord Rtlarta
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Bend
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
A. H. Mountain & CO
W. J. Rich
Club Hotel
Cheprest Housely Town
Griffiths
H. Nathan
Coca
Buller Bridge
B. Barlow
Ruiterer
Victoria Buildings
Eywt Geraldtage
S. BE Been
Bern’a
Comstantine
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