Tragic Postal Employee Drowns in Albany Lagoon
Albany reports the death of Charles Smith, a Postal Department worker for two months, found under his wagon after repairing the telegraph line to Bremer Bay. His body was located at the 23rd mile, leaving a widow and three children. Kalgoorlie notes reinforced by Kurnalpi discoveries showing district iron-rich formations.
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Albany
Charles Smith
Bremer Bay
Constable O'Brien
Albans
Smith
Wagoon
Kalgoorlie
Kurnalpi
Labor Troubles on Sydney Wharf Over Wages And Hours
New South Wales labor unrest flares as dock workers and mat tradesmen dispute pay for ore handling at the wharves. Wharf men demand 1s 1d per hour for carrying weight while masters offer 20d. Refusal to work continues amid award disputes. Separate report notes train thieves systematical ops near Sydney, with 10,008 pounds of goods stolen from stores by night riders over the past year.
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Sydney
Endstar
Whart
Fabor
Sydery
Pressure over Willis speech prompts censure threat
The speaker and press ministers voice anger at Willis for proposing to censor all press reports and bar unapproved reporters from the gallery. Plans for an independent member to chair the chamber surface if the government can pass a censure motion against Speaker Willis.
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Willis
Federal Politics Engineer Chinn Appointment Sparks Indictment
Melbourne July 1 The Argus reports the appointment of Mr Chinn as engineer for the western end of the Trans Australian line. It condemns ministers and Mr O Malley for alleged corruption and a public life scandal. The House motion on the matter was deferred.
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Melbourne
Argus
Chinn
O'Malley
Ue Jardibood
Tamm
Firother
China
Victoria Billiards Match Scores Between Reece and Indrum
In Mcloourne on July 19 the latest scores from the game between Victoria billiards players Indrum and Reece show Reece leading with 1068 points. The match features two well known exponents and the contest remains competitive as fans follow the progress and tally.
Peruvian Rubber Scandals Highlight German Charges
Berlin reports German papers discuss Sir Roger Casement’s Briton led inquiry into Peruvian Amazon Rubber Company outrages. They accuse English agents of murdering 30,000 natives in six years, framing the scandal as international blame.
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Berlin
Roger Casement
Brazil
Peru
Amazon Rubber Coy
London Dock Trouble Sparks Dock Strike Circular
London July 10 Twenty two Unionists and Literals in the House of Commons circulated among employers and men connected with the dock strike a circular urging the former to consider grievances forced through the individual unions and requesting the men to return to work forthwith. The strike committee resents interference by politicians and calls the suggestions unacceptable.
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London
House of Commons
Leander Edges Australians In Olympic Rowing Race
Stockholm July 18 The Leander crew edged the Australians in a closely contested Olympic rowing final. Halfway the Australians led by four lengths but Leander surged, level at 1508 metres, then moved ahead in the straight to win by two thirds of a length. The bout followed a Henley Grand Challenge Cup loss to Sydney earlier.
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Stockholm
Leander
Drugie Ensved
Nolet
Henley Regatta
Leamder
Sydmey
Australians vs Leicesters Test Match Report
Rain halted play as Australia built a four for 167 first innings advantage against Leicesters. Critics say newspapers label the South Africans as deplorable while the Australians crushed the opposition, though some blame fielding errors.
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Australia
Royal Society blamed for clash in show dates
The Royal Agricultural Society faces sharp criticism for fixing dates for Geraldton Moora shows in conflict. Exhibitors would attend both events if dates allowed, boosting show success and local producer interests. Conference urged immediate date adjustments to avoid unhealthy rivalry and protect country societies.
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Royal Agricultural Society
Geraldton
Royal Society
Wil
Gerakitos
Geraldton Show Date Dispute Spreads Across Regions
Geraldton concerns over Royal Show scheduling reveal a pattern of officials resisting date changes. Moora and other societies argued the October timing hurts exhibitors and local fairs, leading to unified letters requesting a later date. Communique confirms the Royal Show will stay in October, forcing tight scheduling for Geraldton Greenough Northampton and Moora fairs between September and December.
Geraldton Footballers to Compete in Inland Championship Carnival
The Geraldton Football Association team of 26 leaves by night train for Perth to contest the Inland Championship Carnival. Captain RH idd leads with W Schill as vice captain and a squad including Maynard, Carwardine, Stokes, Lynch, Willis, Kidd, Ramshaw, Puddy, Strachan, Hepburn, Mounier, Davey, Holmes, Burton, Ablett, H Pass, Munroe, Howell, and W Groessler. They face Avon district in the opening match and aim for success in the state championship. The trip includes watching the Goldfields versus Coastal Leagues inter-league game.宿 The party will stay at the Britannia Coffee Palace.
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Geraldton Football Association
Perth
Tom Roverts
Walterson
Forsyth
Rhidd
W. Schill
Maynard
Carwardine
Stokes
Lynch
Willis F. Kidd
Ramshaw
Goldfields
Birst
Britannia Coffee Palace
Geraldton and Moora societies seek alternate Royal Show dates
Geraldton officials oppose early dates and push for October options to avoid clashes with Moora and Moura shows. They cite weather and exhibitor convenience, urging Royal Society to consider new dates beyond those already allocated while paying the usual annual fee. The outcome hinges on the Society’s response.
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Ers
Geraldton
Moora
Moura
Royal “ Society
Geraldton Society
Royal Society
Departures and farewells at Walkaway Hall
Mr Ryder loses railway post after three years at Walkaway. He moves to Southern Cross Tuesday night. Also noted is retirement of A J Despeissis from Tropical Agriculture and upcoming travel of Holmes to Shark Bay with Constable Evensen. Arcade Photo Studio Perth partner F C Swaine linked to local district events.
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Ryder
Walkaway
Southern Cross
A. J. Despeissis
Tropical Agricuture
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Govern Nest
Holmes
Shark'a Bay
Leeite
Geraldton
Constable Evensen
F.C. Swaine
Arcade Photo
Perth
Fiat
Wi Tenn
Geraldtes Tern's Club Weekly Match Schedule
The text lists fixtures for a weekly schedule at 6.98 p.m. with matches on Monday July 22 and Tuesday July 25. Players J. R. Olver, T. Evms, and A. T. Mills are noted in various matchups. The fragment indicates a club timetable with names and dates but lacks complete results or full context.
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J. R. Olver
T. Evms
A. T. Mills
Hazy Train of Old Advertisements Mention Summer Exits
A fragmented clipping hints at a program about summer departures from Singapore and a medical blurb for a child’s hacking cough. It references peppermint cure and various names as part of a workshop or notice, with unclear actions or dates.
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West Australa
Postal
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New South Wales
Mattrass
Federal Politics
Engineer Chinn
Ing O'Malley
Sele
Fuller's
Victoria
Indrum
V. Reece
London Dock
Leicester
Eteir
Tom Society
Steve Huddy
Haddy
Moo
Ra Northwardn
Geraldion
Royal ‘Society
Geraldton Irwin
Greenough
Northampton
Fuller and Co
Red House
Geraldtes Tern
Singapore
Med House
Gust Anterd
Childress
Trent
Colter
Sezadines Malay
Mr. Swaine
Caratio
Teferbetinte
Tomes O
Kidd
Keplarmae Hentet
Aliy
Marine Terence
J. Crotlerrs
Marine Terrace
Alan Seit Heck Artigo Charing
B. Fuller and Co
Freemasons
Durlacher Street
Buchanan
Freemason
Jules Freres
Frese
SWAN
Gilbey
Wolfe
Schnapps
United States
Commonwealth
Nuos
Pupis
Madame Beaumont
Centre Bairu
Reskienes
Comer
Maceksnete
Hawkhurst Stud Farm
Mackies Bilieg
York
Lder
Shentom Wd CO
Iit
Mess
Henry Wille Tod
Mle
EA Arps OE
Semel Pane Simat
Berakdine
Wivat
King's Hall
Viva
Queen's Hall
Victoria Pictures
Glare
The
Dukworths
Renee
Vanget Farm
Sapot
Hever
Town Hall
Geraldton Liedertafel
Orchestre
Sealing Arties
Future Dance
Feata
Ac Brelis
Owrie , Murphy
Auctom Act
Major Leith
Clydesdale Stallion
Mayes
Wooisile Chiat
Imp
Aumrath
Grooda
H Roberts
Fastern Boal
Glideaway
Trimson
Spectatoe
Allalession
Victoria Bakery
Gerskdton Goode Seda
H. Brashaw
Bakle
Hieelaah
Abep
Bia Prana Bpedsky
Wesley Hall
Mim. Lacy
Weat Tern Bewian
Uly
Adutty
Bugzica
Suldes
Brera Huldy
Sidney Simpson
Conchbulider
Porta
Oliver's Clothing Company Tailors
Nan mi ‘Terrace
A.S. Kent
Arthur J. Davies
J. James
Axe
Ezywalein
the Coliseum
Tau
Locke
Oswells
Busy Bee
A. T. Davies
Esplanade Hostel
Caruthers
Hos Mseta
A. E. Davies
Blight Bros
Rainters
Statio
Oita
Woods
Macalpine
Meer
Confectionepy
E. M. Gill
Pindar Hotel
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