Melbourne miner hailed for bravery in mine blast
In a Goldfields mine near Liamobd Will, Joseph Davis and John Allen faced a sinking run shaft disaster. Davis shielded his mate with his body as the fuse burned and both survived with injuries after the explosion. Allen sustained a compound fracture of the right leg. Davis suffered fewer injuries.
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Joseph Davis
Davis
Jolin Allen
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Allen
Dewi Tally
Tiirdly
Fand
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Mney
RAILWAY NAVVIJES STRIKE AT NORTHAMPTON WORKS
The Defence Committee chairman presented a letter to Northampton line workers urging a strike. Thirty five members attended a late July meeting and voted to halt work for Norse-drivers and capital-band workers on Northampton deviations and relaying. Workers, on piecework, said they could not leave their tasks and planned a meeting at 7 pm.
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Defence Committee
Northampton
HB. Muston
M. O'Dea
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Hcl
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Iain
Troy's Advice Letter Highlights Minister Meeting
A letter from Ste Troy was discussed after publication in the West Anientian. The minister made no statement. a reply was sent to Mr Troy and awaits response. More meetings of the men are expected this evening.
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Troy
Railways Minister Rejects Dispute as Manpower Strike Persists
The Minister for Railways refuses to entertain the dispute while workers maintain their current stance. The department now advertises for labour at four pounds per day with carriage of provisions, covering the work in question.
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Convicks
Phew
Hugh Ward
Pete
Billie
Jisse Stee
Market price notes for crops and grains in Adelaide Melbourne
The Produce Markets section lists wheat at Perth Clof and Adelaide Melbourne ranges, with prices from £8 7s 6d to £4 as well as oats at 1s 3d and £2 15s to £3. The fragment indicates fluctuating values for oats and wheat across markets in mid July, with currency and unit inconsistencies.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Federal Affairs Motion Repeated Debated in House of Representatives
Melbourne July 16 The belly run in the House of Representatives saw 2 ministers present with Mr. Roberts the sole Labor member. The Speaker ordered bells rung for quorum, and the debate continued on confidence in the Government. Roberts argued Labor’s policy against private enterprise excesses, while accusations of protectionism and taxation shaped the discussion. The division ended with a defeat of the motion by 3 to 1 margins.
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Fisher
Crouch
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Selmon
Victoria
Roberta
Labor Party
Australia
Reid
Riri
Stone Stets
New South Wales
Sydney
Ilwaya
Quick
Kinch
Hans Irvine
Deakin
Thomas Brown
N.5
Sinking of Submarine C1 Near Yarmouth
London reports the collision of submarines C11 and CIT with a passenger steamer near Yarmouth during an approaching spectacle. Submarine C1 sank after a foggy encounter with Eddystone cargo steamer, 12 men drowned. Lieut. Brodie and Seaman Watkin survived. others remained afloat.
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Yarmouth
Thames
Charles Brodie
Watkins
Hull
Fldyrtone
Lieut
Brodie
Foreign Secretary cites Tehran stalemate end
In London on July 16 Sir Edgard Grey told the House of Commons that Royal resistance to Nationalists at Teheran practically ended on Wednesday night. He hoped rival factions would work out a settlement. Coal owners in Fogland and Wales seek a five percent wage cut, pushing for an eight hour day for miners as the Conciliation Board set to meet.
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House of Commons
Edgard Grey
Teheran
Fogland
Wales
Arthur Tayfig
Tie
Melbourne Caulfield Race Day Results Parcels
Fine weather at Caulfield this afternoon for racing. Attendance good. Leamington Hurdles shown 1 furlong, Rogue's March 9 light 10.9, Aleny wins main events. Kal nuck, Lillimar Twe-year-Old notes. Murrimieena Handicap results Slipper, Whi flyes, Dhobi place. Ulupha Steeplechase Harvest and Kuala Lumpur top three. Kambrook Handicap Socialist wins with Token and Merry Days following. Betting listed for each event.
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Kuala Lumpur
Marvest
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Anil
Kerlie
Posito
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Bettin
Deakin Statement on Government Whip Action
The Prime Minister after the adjournment of the House said the government would take full responsibility for the actions of the Government Whip regarding suppers and cabs.
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House of Representatives
Canning Park Races Result Summary
At Canning Park Perth on July 16 the day was fine with fair attendance. Kisova won the Stewards' Handicap over five furlongs, with Flusger second and Garrison third. Overshot took the 6 furlongs betting, while Dragoon and Scotchman dead heated for first in the Gisoy mile. Indelible placed third after a long stretch. The Belgian led the Welter Handicap over five furlongs, with Altone and Sarcas following in the Trial Stakes and others including Esmond and Chum noted in betting and results.
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Deazoon
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Altone
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Son
Fisher Defends Confidence Motion Amid Fusion Debate
Mr Fisher defended launching a no confidence motion as necessary to force ministers to declare positions at a pivotal moment in the Commonwealth's history. He noted the initial expected 14 vote majority for the fusion ministry had fallen to about seven, with 17 Labor and 6 government MPs speaking during the debate. He warned the fusion government risks defying major national questions and sustaining a shaky coalition in hopes of political gains.
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Fisher
Commonwealth
Outman Case Disqualifies J Meares Horses at Turf Club
In Peeth on July 17 the W A Turf Club disqualified owner J Meares and all his horses in connection with a cane incident involving Footman. The ban was lifted except for Footman, while the Gull Brothers lease dispute remains unresolved.
Perth Letter highlights Kilties Band and local entertainments
From Our Own Correspondent Perth focal notes praise the Kilties Band as a world class act, with Pipe Major Johnstone singled out for acclaim. Fremantle skating carnival shines with elaborate costumes and electric displays. The piece also covers Perth Public Hospital management changes, government subsidies, tax questions for societies, and Governor’s rising popularity amid public events and advertising trends.
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Banda
Johnstone
Eve Pneert
Cruelty to a Cow Heard At Local Court
At the Cirmungeh Poles Court on Thursday Keigie Meo Reymond Ges RAL Patrick Walonie a farmer were charged with cruelly ill treating a cow. Witnesses described the animal chained and beaten while dying. sentencing proposed a £10 fine with £5 for the defendant and costs, with possible reoffense penalties.
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Nathas Lerinary
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