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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1912

Page

4

Prison Break Attempt at Perth Lockup Reported

Three prisoners Frank Bennett Nabob MB Sydney ommings and Robert Mallon attempted escape from the Roe Street Perth lockup in the early hours. Bennett led the plot cutting through two window bars and a rope escape route was used. Bennett faced City Court on charges of breaking out while in legal custody and faced up to 18 months. Bennett implicated others and a constable defended the prison authorities. A separate case followed Bennett later that day for alleged deception involving a jockey impersonation and a failed romance-based fraud resulting in a two month sentence unless restitution is made.

Perth Daily News Frank Bennett Nabob Sydney Ummings Raber Mallon Constable Simpson Bennett N Cumming Mallon Simpson Bemmett Roe Street Opheim Bensett Hengett Criminal Taves Ligation Department Criminal Investigation Department Mr. Roe Syu

Dalgetys Weekly Stock Report Mixed Cattle Sheep and Pigs Market

Dalgetys Weekly Stock Report dated June 21 notes no material business change since last. Nor-West cattle boats delayed, prices expected short, demand keener with weekly rate advance. Sheep well supplied from Nor-West and Eastern states. last week’s highs not kept but value rose for sellers. Metropolitan Fat Stock Market sees near 11,000 sheep arrivals expected. prices ease slightly from extraordinary peaks but remain firm for sellers. Pigs yarded 890 with good sales as war conditions progress. Specific quotes list ranges for fat sheep, local rams, NW store ewes, and pig classes with unit prices.

Messrs Metropolitan North Premonti Gergon Moira Hobart Mullarta Cemturf Monaro Pilbarra

Weather and farm prospects amid uncertain season

The correspondent notes farmers worry over the coming season as rain is needed to aid late sowing and improve crops. Some have finished seeding while others will soon, and local acreage may rise. farmers discuss school inspections and a stalled plan, plus a local advertisement touts a sale with significant discounts.

Vietoeta Wake Georgina Avery Education Department Central North Greenrough Tej School Committee Mazaguaprnt

Northampton Notes on J L Manson Visit and Local Deputations

Northampton correspondent reports Mr J L Manson met local friends at the station and lunched at the Lampton Arms. A deputation of Messrs Cripps and Ash urged Nanson to aid Anketell in seeking permission to run goods to the first Yuba siding, saving sixteen miles by road. Others requested minor railway yard changes to aid passenger access to the platform. Nanson promised to assist and to press Lands Department for land applications, while doubts linger about a meeting at the Read Board hall due to lack of notice.

Northampton J. L. Manson Nanson Lampton Arms Counsel Cripps Pir Nancon Mnce Anketell Yuba Wourdcock Stuart Killey Ash Nanton Lands Department Newton Ducing Reade

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