Midnight shooting affair in Milbourne linked to constable inquiry
Telegrams report a midnight incident at Drunswick police station area where a young man, 19 years old named Winn, claimed a constable fired at him after a pursuit. Winn denied. another account says a man in uniform threatened Robins on his property. An inquiry will be held into the events and actions of Constable Snedden.
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Aml
Conestaite Snedden
Robinson
Green
Winn
Stroner
Rubinson
Howe T
Robin Nee
Phe
Saeden
Pie
Howe
Enlirte
Mo Ts Toi
General Elections Discussed in Parliament
Reports from Parliament House indicate most Ministerial Party members favor an early state session to gauge general sentiment before November harvests. Secline spirits reportedly join in pressuring the Ministry to move the session forward.
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Parliament House
Sugar Workers Strike Brings Court Case and Labor Action
Brisbane reports a sugar worker, Sullivan, charged for absenting from service at Hamble don Mall before Cairns Police Court, fined £3 with costs. Several similar cases adjourned for a week. Mackay district hosts 12 striker camps with 1,800 men canvassed. Melbourne dispatch notes Waterside Workers’ Federation backing strikers and Seamen’s Union endorsing action, urging no sugar shipments during the dispute.
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Brisbane
Nhn Sullivan
Hambledon
Cairns
Mackay
Melbourne
Queensland
Federal Finance Statement From Frazer On Expenditure
Melbourne July 19 Hing Treasurer Frazer answers criticisms of rising Federal expenditure stating there is no debt and that spending increases reflect expanded Federal functions Pension costs last year rose by £1224. He notes a peak in historic Commonwealth demand for careful oversight before new obligations are set.
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Melbourne
Hing
Frazer
Varios
Tragic Shunting Accident Fatal for Worker at Busselton
In Busselton on July 14 Tichard Mares, a foreman for Millars Karri and Surrab Company, was injured in a shunting accident at Plingers Way Monty. He was assisted by a guard when rails collapsed onto him. He remained conscious until midnight before dying.
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Busselton
Tichard Mares
Karri
Surrab
Plingers Way
Divorce case disclosures reveal degrading employment claim
In Perth on July 20 a divorce petition by August Graccott against May Granrott was heard. Vern Pladon alleged the respondent employed a woman as a watch for adultery claims. The Chief Justice cautioned the witness’s degrading role and dismissed the petition.
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Perth
August Graccott
Fremantle
May Granrott
Vern Pladon
Sieris Goldsburgh
July Showers Brighten Week and Local News
The report notes several good showers on Friday and Sunday with up to two inches weekly rainfall. The caster mentions pleasant growth, a thriving cattle yard, and springing feed everywhere. Sympathy is offered for head teacher Mr T Richards after his mother died in Adelaide at 80. His son JAL Richards, head master at West Guildford, is also noted. A bakery and residence for Mr J White is announced, with praise for fresh bread during simmer time.
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T. Richards
Sa Hriday
Adelaide
J AL Richards
West Guildford
J. White
White
Death of a Lumper in Wharf Accident
Inquest into Denis Myers death adjourned and moved to the Police Court. The jury found death from a skull fracture due to a cargo handling accident on the Burrum while discharging at Geraldton wharf on July 2, with no blame attached and lighting blamed for the incident.
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Denis Myers
Police Cort
R. Gee
Kent
George White
Burrum
Othe
O’malley
Ony Binod
Davis
O'Malley
Decessed
Hlongeeford
Derpoved
Hopital
Uth
Rgtr
London Riot Ties With Seamen Strike On Dockside Fire
Cables report a London riot linked to a seamen strike causing Sunderland like unrest. Workers joined the dry dock and cargo crews in sympathy, fires started on the dock deck, and a blaze swept the Liverpool and Dublin Steamship Company's warehouse. Estimated damage reaches £10,000 before authorities suppressed the fire.
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London
Mt Cardin
Connect
Altike
Arty
Strick
Nck
Liverpool and Dublin Steamship Company
Bhetter Blacklers
Morley Fears Veto Bill Rejection Hampers Session
Viscount Morley warns that defeating the Veto Bill on its third reading in the House of Lords may provoke Parliament's dissolution and endanger the Budget and National Insurance Bill. He criticizes peers for abstaining in the late Lords division.
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London
Viscount Morley
House of
Ocs
Lords
Sparkle Eyes Australian Hurdle Start
Melbourne July 19 Sparkle is unlikely to start in the Australian Hurdle Race. He may be entered for races at Kalgoorlie Boulder and Coolgarrah depending on circumstances.
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Melbournes
Fuly
Sparkle
Mateaces
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Coolgar
Farewell Social for Laverton Postmaster B A Mal
The Kalgoorlie Miner notes a farewell at Robensin Hall Laverton for Mr B A Mal who served two years as head of the Bir Manset post office. He chaired the Laverton Tennis Club and led the Local Operatic and Dramatic Society, now rehearsing Trial by Jury. He departs Laverton to become postmaster at Mt Sir Samuel with best wishes from the town and district.
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Geraldson
Kalgoorlie
Robensin
Laverton
B.A. Mal
Bir
Mans'et Tokmot, Jr
Sir Samuel
Women’s Compensation Act ruling in London court
In the Appellate Jurisdiction Court on July 19 the court decided a wife who left her husband and entirely supported herself and her children cannot claim under the Women’s Compensation Act if he dies.
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London
Appellate Jurisdiction Court
The Moroccan Affair Consul Arrest Sparks Tense Morocco Incident
Paris reports a flare in Frasco-Spanish tensions as Spanish Guards arrest 0 Tuisset amid a Morocco clash at Alcazar. He is marched through streets with muskets raised before release without apology. French cabinet demands Madrid explain Spanish troop conduct.
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Paris
Alcazar
Morocco
France
Morocca
Madrid
Alewzar
Paynes Find Prospector Troy Visited Yalgon Field
Paynes new find in Yalgon state draws strong support for Troy MLLA who returned from the find impressed with the prospects. Miners urged a daily mail, a State battery, and a 30 mile extension from Field's Find while Troy addressed electors to good reception. Tom Payne, discoverer of Payne's Find, is noted as a leading prospector with past gold finds and belief in a promising new field at Trath.
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Yalgon
Payne
Troy
Mlla
Warr
Field
Yalgee
Yalgoo
Tom Payne
Mulga
Vouatuni
Rock
B.V. and Co
Oroya Co
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia
Press opinions on the association's annual report for the year ended September 30 1910 praise its growth and standing. The Scottish Critic notes the company has reached a leading rank among British offices with rising premiums and a strengthening assurance fund despite Australian drought years.
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the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia
Glasgow
National Mutual of Australasia
Australia
Mrs Turner Turns To Tricks Of Her Cough Remedy
Verse describes Mrs Turner accused of turning her head and turning out servants while wife and mistress, yet her main turn is turning Woods Peppermint into a supposed remedy. The quatrain uses playful blame about coughs and colds and a mocked remedy claim.
Central gathering site chosen near Payocys Find
Report notes a large influx of people from Geral district and Eucla, estimating 400 to 500 individuals converging at a central Black Range area. The text mentions a local Courier and a “Great Pepgeemint Cure” as context, with a cryptic line about bronchia coughs and a remedy.
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Payocys
Geral
Eucla
Police Court records reveal unpaid fine and writ notice
A first offender failed to appear at the Police Court and faced added costs after magistrate Mr. Gee recorded a further 2s 6d on top of the usual fine for nonappearance. The issue of the Southern Cross Times carries a writ naming Archibald McPherson as publisher and cites a demand from Sir Edmond Edwards and Miriam Napier Edwards.
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Raymond Gee
R.M
Malta
R-M
Southern Cross Times
Archibald McPherson
Edmond Daniel Edwards
Miriam Benforth Napier Edwards
Mary
Mirfata
Portia
Shytcck
Currant farming in Clare district profits for South Australia
Moora farmer Mr E Moss reports strong results from Zamte currant cultivation in Clare district South Australia. Yields reach £40 to £280 per acre with vines planted in 120 inch rows and strong posts supporting training. Dried currants are packed at Co operative Packs Stores and sold mainly in London. Other dried fruits also produced.
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E. Moss
S.A
Midland Avertiver
South Australia
Clare
Co-operative
London
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Fictonia
Women's Compensation Act
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Monaca
H S. MacKenzie
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Havety
WM. Carson
Greenough
RS. J. Hosken
Walkaway
Tuseday
Ons
Ce Wick
Hbaken
Worthemp
Thomas Pidgeon
Baker & General
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J.J. Ryan
E. E. MclInnerney
CUE
Pastoral Lands For Sale
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Murchison
Eastbund
Wandeygram
Ainnerney
B.W
Michiscolm
P.O
Selley
Hanifin
Marine Terrace
Itngerald Streets
Zante Currant Carter
Bens
Oliver's Clothing Company
Oriers, Hatters
Es Outfitters
Masonic Hel
Datine Terrace
Gerald
Bend
A.S. Kent
Arthur J. Davies
Bes
Engelbrecht’s
Pies Ile
Eerie Hee
Engelbrecht
Haley Matting
Parca Jone
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Bootman’s
Geraldton Loan Office
Sam Levenson
Onunisy
Levenson
Club Hotel
Geraldion Beer and
Gale
Building Society
Geraldton Chambers
Union Bank
Manchester Tasuranse Collodgeon i San
Venstian Blind Manufactory
Gdoc Kosar
A. T. Davies
Busy Bee
Tel
Geraldton Meatt Supply Co
J. J.B
GEO. Fowlie & Co., Tailors and Mercers
Otice
Morrell
Northampton
Harenie
Fessa
Sid
Douglas
Ee Baker
WEST
PSE
Australzar Baxne
Thos. Forman & Sons
Eeeerly
Aske
Ach
Wmlscted
Cosare
Rian
Rednetee & Gardiner
Sole District
Thos
Forman Bons
England
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