Tragic Shooting Trial of Rossiter Ends in Mercy Request
The Rossiter trial for shooting Mary Williams ends with a death sentence commuted to mercy. The case centers on Mary Williams and her husband abandoning her and their three children, Rossiter’s acts of violence, and his subsequent suicide attempting to flee. He had been kind to her before the fatal incident.
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Sydaey
Juni
Rossite
Mary Williams
Mra. Williams
Rossiter
A Smart Retort Bookmaker In Trouble
In Sydney Sune 2 a fashionably themed young man Thomas Hooley was charged at the Police Court with failing to pay his hotel bill. He was described as a bookmaker. Magistrate Peayton noted that while a Supreme Court judge had ruled betting legal under certain conditions, earning a living by betting was not lawful. Hooley replied that hundreds of men in the Sista ought to be in gaol. The magistrate sentenced him to a month in jail.
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Sydney
Sune
Thomas Hooley
Exhiting
Peayton
Supreme Court
Walt
Hooley
Sista
Comprehensive superannuation scheme drafted for Parliament
Melbourne June 2 A comprehensive scheme for the superannuation of Federal public servants has been prepared for submission to Parliament. Officers receiving annuals between certain rates are to receive allowances in proportion. The plan will be drafted as a bill and placed before the Prime Minister Treasurer Minister for Home Affairs and Commonwealth Public Service Commission at an early date. It is suggested that officers already in the public service should be allowed six months to decide whether they will contribute.
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Melbourne
Home Affairs
Commonwealth Public Service
Surplus Revenge Br Malbourme Jane 3
A garbled report references Br Malbourme and Jane 3 in a fragmentary note about reading, an iisbate, and a scheme involving a pension or old age fund. The text appears as a partial, unclear OCR snippet with unclear context and missing details.
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Malbourme
Jane
Bear convicted of manslaughter in quarrel
Melbourne June 2 Alfred Bear found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Charles Richards and sentenced to 20 years penal servitude. Sydney June 2 FS Dell telegraph messenger killed after being run over by a tram while attempting to board in Pitt Street.
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Melbourne
Alfred Bear
Charles Richards
Sydney
FS. Dell
Pittatrest
Marvel Loch, Ltd. Shares Questioned in Perth
West Australian June 2 reports Marvel Loch Ltd directors calling in all persons to be checked after suspected wrongful circulation of shares. Officials warn any spurions detected will be found and addressed.
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Perth
Marvel Loch, Ltd
Airecture
Fatal football accident in Melbourne claims 18 year old
Walter Bartheleca aged eighteen died after a football collision on Saturday. He sustained internal injuries while playing on the field in Melbourne. The tragedy shocked players and spectators as authorities investigated the incident and the squad mourned the loss.
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Melbourne
Walter Bartheleca
Shangra
Jim
Barsiete
Diphtheria Outbreak Subduing in Boulder City
Diphtheria outbreak in Boulder City is subsiding slowly. Two children from the same family were admitted to Thoulder isolation hospital yesterday and one today. Twelve patients are in hospital as schools reopen in sections. Many parents refuse to send children until the epidemic is stamped out. Following the diphtheria outbreak, numerous cases of measles and scarlet fever are reported.
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Perth
Tune
Boulder Ia
Aame
Thoulder
Unprecedented Bargains in Youtwnen at Bartletts
Bartletts announces unprecedented bargains in Youtwnen attracting shoppers from nearby towns. Local store promotes large discounts across departments with limited quantities and special doorbuster offers daily through the week.
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Bartlett
Death of Dr. T. G. Davy at age 52 in town
Dr. T. G. Davy died today at age 52. He was a noted physician and widely popular in the community.
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T. G. Davy
Perth
Ian
Central Board reshuffles honorary inspector post
The Central Board of Wealth Terth on June 3 reports Titus Landor resigning as honorary inspector after Mr Jasadee declines. Landor says the Board appointed him without permission and without his consent.
Cables Visit of a Prima Donna Arranged
London James reports Amy Costhes plans travel to Australia next year as she is arranging cables and visit details for the tour.
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London
James
Mies
Amy Costhes
Australia
Tarrant Takes Seven For 46 As MCC Beat Casbridge Univ
Lemion June 3 report: Tarrant claimed seven wickets for 46 runs to power the M C C to a win over Casbridge University in a British cricket clash.
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Lemion
Tarrant
M.C.C
Casbridge University
Successful Afroplane Triumph in Rome Prize Fight
London reports De Le Grange's aeroplane achieved another success in Rome winning a prize of £1600. The British balloon Valkyria secured a win at a noted international event at Hurlingham, signaling progress in aerial competition.
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London
de le Grange
Aeroplane
Rome
Valkyria
Hurlingham
Talking Machine Tune 3 Records La Follette Nine Hours
Senator La Follette of the United States Senate set a record by speaking nine hours on the Currency Bill. The London Times suggests powerful financial interests will oppose the bill.
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Tune
la Follett
U.S
Lomdon “Times
Kaiser Plans Counter Blow Amidundering Solidarity Rift
June 2 Tendoo report says the Kaiser is preparing a counter blast to a widening understating. The piece notes tensions with Kaly and hints at a challenge to regional solidarity.
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Tendoo
Kaly
Barnardo Boys Meetings Listed for Gerrton Week
Correspondence from Rev W S Rios and local organizers outlines Barnardo's Boys meetings in Gerrton with times Sunday 4 and 8 45 pm Monday 4 8 pm Tuesday 8 pm Admission 4 shillings for some sessions. free for the Saturday gathering. Tickets color coded red for Monday and a separate evening ticket for Tuesday. Volunteers sought for stewards and collections and transport help.
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W. J. Mayers
Tr. Barnardo
Uvsieal Boye
Rey
Mayers
Cnd
Ibs
Snell's
Srs
Brede
T. Coleari W. Gane
Snell
Gerrdton
Domen
Express
Permons
W. S. Rios
Shankon
Gerekiion
Muyith
Surplus Revenue Bill debated in Commonwealth Parliament
The article outlines the surplus revenue bill allowing the Commonwealth to reclaim part of its fourth share of Customs and Excise revenue for old age pensions and other charges. It notes past unexpended balances returned to States, lists key Perth Labor candidates and mergers, and mentions local electoral notices and industrial anecdotes.
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Commonwealth
Amy Sedden
Ingenious table appliance from Gilwon and Co. catalog
A tiny contrivance allows a lid to stand on the table as if another dish, highlighted as a clever economy item by Gilwon and Co. in Cerakdton catalog.
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Gilwon End Co
Cerakdton
Belmont Steeplechase Tragedy Highlights Training Gaps
A report from the West Australian notes a Belmont Steeplechase accident involving rider A. Thowas on Tantakt. It criticizes insufficient schooling for jumping horses and questions authorities about safety standards. The piece recalls the youth rider’s background with Mr. W. J. Bros h and mentions other race casualties at the WA T C event.
Lat Winter Meeting Betting and Handicaps Report
Betting odds list Little Mary at 11 to 8 in Lat Winter Meeting. Besos set at 10 to 1 for Saotilk in Jorrest Handicap over a mile. Foundation Handicap features 130 Cove at 14 mile with Bird Gravity and Batting. Bob Bandigap junks Mandicap 100 fovm across 1 mile 1 furlong. Batting at 7 to Vereen.
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Besos
Bird
Monay Cargoon
BOB Bandigap
Vereen
Adelaide Birthday Cup betting odds released
Eastern Racing from Adelaide reports odds for the Adelaide Birthday Cup. Shatinint is 5 to 2 favorite, Enchanted States 4 to 1, Willy Wally 5 to 1, Trescot andElt 40 to 1, Paria 12 to 1. Ganymedes withdrawn from all engagements.
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Adelaide
Shatinint
Enchanted States
Willy Wally
Trescot
Paria
Ganymedes
Betting Odds and<div> Legal Notices in Patchy Derby Report</div>
Derby betting quotes feature Bixes Norman the Second Mountain Appie Verrier and Sir Archibald White Eagle ime Sra Sick IT. The Barometer Case For illegal possession of aometer Anderson fined £5 or indelible moat. The Passing of the Old Men's Home Hobart sails with 22 inmates to our chief port Murdoch half the inmates agree to go with mixed feelings as some are carried aboard and others resist the move.
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London
Bixes Norman
Mountain Appie
Verrier
Sir Archibald
White Eagle
Ime
Hobart
Murdoch
Correcting Vision with Spectacles in Geraldton
The eye is a delicate mechanism like a camera with the lens and retina. Short or long sight causes stress on eye muscles, which spectacles can correct when properly prescribed. For a perfect pair, get your sight tested at A Gibson & Co, Geraldton.
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A. Gibson & Go's
Geraldton
Outward Mails Downgraded at the Post Office
Fragmentary report notes mail handling changes at a local post office, with references to outward mails and a mid shift reroute. Names and exact locations are unclear but indicate postal service disruption and possible timing adjustments.
Notice to creditors for Alexander Maeon estate in Western Australia
Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Alexander Maeon of Billabiloay Station Murdoch Morrison Western Australia are directed to submit particulars in writing to Administrator Lenklan MacPherson via Harold Wiles Geraldton Solicitor or Arthur Abbott Commercial Bank Chambers St Georges Terrace Perth on or before June 8. After that date MacPherson will distribute the assets among those who have valid claims proved. Dated Grey May 1908. Arthur Abbott solicitor agent for Harold Wilson Geraldton Proctor for the Administrator.
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Alexander MA
Billabiloay
Murchison
Western
Au Eatia
Declaned
Lenklan MacPherson
Harold Wiles
Geraldton
Ty Arthur Ff
Abbott Commercial Bank Chambers
St George's Terrace Perth
Mundaring Weir Orchard and Farm to Let Tender
The Hon. Minister for Public Works invites tenders by 15 June 1808 for a farm at Mundaring Weir end known as Sy The farm covers about 4.3 acres with 100 fruit trees and vines in full bearing. Substantial buildings include a homestead wine cellar cottages stables hay sheds and a blacksmith shop. The land is divided into paddocks and is in good working order. Tender applications via Public Works Department Perth or Kalgoorlie. Highest tender not guaranteed.
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Hundaring
Peril
Galdfelde
Northam
York
Conlgardie
Kalgoortis
Snd
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Gournall
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le Mesurist
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Balkatia
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Tell
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Pridsy Inst
United States
Rosky Mountains
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H. Smith
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R. B. Beith
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J. Mlite
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Tes. & Tee
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Pridaye
Private Bags
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Fry Bale Pemeiy Baege
L. Burges
Louis Esrell
Collins.street
Vic
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Irwin
Oliver's Clothing Company
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Jiatters
General Outfitters
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
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A. S. Kent
Mamgan
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Gerildton and
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Busines
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Frank Green & Coy
Durlacher Street
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Toa
Newman & Hon
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Messia
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Barrackatreet
BELL
Bartlett's
the Botan
Terme
Geralnon
Rudd
Bama Roed
Rudd's Gully
S.easteen Roed
Toundary
Mewes
Mt.Esin-Northers Gelly
Grant
Tamke
Mt. Eric-Koprina
Ely Ty Namina
Kipp
Mundaring
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