Perth racing notes stir controversy over recent races
In a lengthy letter the writer critiques local form and betting on the Perth Yap and Railway Stakes, praises May King for a record Perth Cup win, and discusses West Australian Turf Club inquiries into performances by Carnavitch, Charion Sittart, and Spinler. The piece mentions Connolly, Boers, Indelible, and other horses, with debate over the public’s reaction and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Mike
Perth Gup
May King
Imin
Brec
Charien Sittart
Irwin Moore
Denison
M' Renna
Real Horsea
Geary
May King's
Connobly
W.A.T.C
Yarovitch
Connolly
CMM
O'H
Mineo
Crnravitoh
WAAC
VA. Connolly
Epriae Lome
Feuchantewr
Himaelf
Fremantle
Careyfay
Mert Inn
Auetralia
Avetrata
Aia
Asco
Josey
Armoured cruisers set to redefine naval power
News on three swift armoured cruisers under construction at Clyde and Tyne yards. They outsize King Edward VII ships in length and tonnage, boast six-gun broadsides with eight turrets, aimed for unprecedented speed and firepower. Expected crew and cost details noted as trials approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clydes
Armstrong
Whitworth
Klawick
Raro
Mears
John Brown
Clyde
Pebraney
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Birwick
Tyne
Admiralty
Edward VII
Nual
Cave
Parkon
Reneon
Burrows Widow Remembered In Geraldton District
Personal notices recall the late John Burrows of Wiyallairtn and the era’s local figures. Mrs. Burrows, aged about 67, died after a life marked by hospitality and virtue. W J Pascoe, Geraldton town clerk’s brother, visits from Kalgoorlie. Constable Pearce dies in Meekatharra on escort duty. F Trey and K E Holtmann plan to address constituents in the Murchison district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Dae Burrows
UG. I. Burrows
Geraldtan
Wae Reliut
Dh John Burrows
Wiyallairtn
Conaryo-road
Carey
Jady
W. J. Pascoe
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Pearce
Varn
Murchison
Meckatharra
Hvatation
Namaine
F. Trey
KE. E. Holtmann
Murchison District
New Hebrides Policy Debate Reflected in Press
The New Hebrides Convention debate draws in London papers noting imperial policy trends, with The Post and The Times urging closer empire unity and expert input for Australian views. The Daily News and Chronicle discuss potential impacts on colonial representation and inter imperial machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Hebrides
Post
Britain
Powney
Fides
Nowa
Fairnons
Matthers
Que
Freemasons Hotel dispute and colonial scholars noted
The report cites Mr. Staniforth Smith appealing for 1400 pounds to create a 5 League Home at Banbury with support from the Premier. It records a fatal accident at Canning Sawmills near Kolmecott where Nicholas Mabsy was killed by a falling tree. It celebrates Rhodes Scholars, noting 71 from colonies at Oxford, seven from the United States, and eleven from Germany, with named scholars winning prizes and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemasons
Staniforth Smith
A. Carnewis
Banbury
Aes
Laker Penton
Nicholas Mabsy
Canning Sawmills
Kolmecott
Rhodes
Oxford
United States
Germany
B. J. Rose
Quer
Ireland
Craven Rile
Balliol
J. Bohan
Melbourne
U.C.L
Eiger
All Souls
Jord
Pitan
Viscount Ete
Hall of Commons
Ernest Mason Satow
Poin
Permanent International Court of Arbitration
Hagw
War Office
Traoa
Mirvice
Carda
Benlor Lit
Foote
FLISS
Firiounter
Fremantle
Giantess Jorn: The Largest Woman on the World's Edge
A fragmentary report describes Jorn a German-heritage woman near Hanover in her 24th year, notable for extraordinary height and weight. Her parents and siblings appear proportionally large, with her father and brother cited. The piece notes her stability, ability to move, and capacity to endure her vast weight, marking her as a remarkable natural marvel to be exhibited in Awntendia before traveling to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Havathi
Hanaal
Keinbune
Pepe
Rewald
Renald
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Duke
Adelaide
Ana’ Tralian
W.a.i,c
Green Mountain
Spinler
Van
Tiipirinl
Dreadnoughts
Isbur
Blue Nook
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