Attempted Arson Threatens Perth Cottage Family
Telegrams report a wilful attempt to burn a Victoria Park cottage home of Mrs Webb and her 14 year old son. Fire started under the floor after kerosene poured on the side and floor. neighbors extinguished it before major damage. Mrs Webb slept through the alarm, and the incident involved a dog given poison. Police noted the suspect showed signs of distress and acted to remove the toxin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Une
Victoria Park
Webb
Verdict Reached After Tumult in Mildred Fitts Case
In a dramatic session Judge Burnside outlined the possibilities of murder, manslaughter, or not guilty as jurors weighed whether an illegal operation caused Mildred Fitts’s death by blood poisoning. The packed court watched Ellis respond to the roll call amid cheers and jeers as the Black Maria took the accused away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Ellin
Juey
Mildred Fitts
Mildred Pitta
Ellis
Tle
Ellie
Australian Railway Injury Case Faces Supreme Court
Edward Twiss, once a first class renetable, sues the Railway Commissioners in New South Wales Supreme Court for damages after an accident on a Sydney to Burwood journey. He alleges a passing track rack shattered his elbow near Macdonald town, leaving his arm useless and severely weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Edward Twiss
Suprem
Dumages
Burwood
Macdonald Town
Jury verdict fixes damages at Tasmania £1250 in Twise case
Report of a jury awarding £1250 to Twise in Tasmania following a maritime disaster. The barque Orleans sprang a leak on June 12 near Macquarie Mead after cargo shifted, forcing abandonment. Mariners were rescued by boats and the ship’s crew landed after hardships at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zechan
Macquarie Mead
Orleans
Aml Six Sailora
Four Youths Stand Trial for Assault on Maud Polley in Victoria
In Melbourne on June 25 at the Criminal Court Percy Mc Donald 22 Maren McDonald 19 Ralph Ottowell Edwards 19 and Edwin Richardson 25 faced charges of finally assaulting Maud Polley a 4 young woman. Justice Hodges directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty after the Crown evidence and the prosecutrix testimony were challenged as contradictory and potentially perjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Criminal Court
Percy McDonald
Maren McDonald
Ralph Ottowell Edwards
Edwin Richardson
al Maud Polley
To-Day's Racing at Boulder Track
Fine weather brought a fair crowd to Boulder for a racing card featuring trials and handicaps. Safe Deposit led the trial stakes with Quambl and Emibrae among notable contenders, while Emibrar attracted betting as a 7 to 2 chance in the Welter Plate. The Commonwealth Handicap boasted a large field with Candidate and Trenwith prominent, and Quambi led wagering in the Welter Purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Anl
Grand National Jurd ees betting in Melbourne June report
Betting on the Grand National Turdie Race to be run on July Sun Vernier 1 to 1 Waipu Kalnuole Nightlight 20 to 1 Royal Malion Yarrabundie Rogues etc. Maton mills claim patent double crank and roller bearing axle analysis. American royalties for using the design cited. Agents Malloch Tires 47 Wing Street Horth and Moustaky Geraldton. Nam Ye see,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sun
Maton
Aston’s
Messrs
Malloch Tires
Wing-street
Horth
Mr. Moustaky
Geraldton
South Africa to lend Natal £590,001 in London deal
The Transvaal Government has lent Natal 590001 pounds at 3 4 percent at par, with interest. The agreement intends that no South African colony borrow in London pending the conclusion of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ransvaal
Natal
Chinese suspect Confesses to Sigel Murder Motive
London dispatch reports Cheong Sing, held in the murder of Elsie Sigel in Chinai town New York, endured a three hour examination. He admits the motive centered on a family feud with cousin Leone, and a tangled claim of financial arrangement linked to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cheong Sing
Elsie Sigel
Chinai Town
New York
Leonea
Oun Ba Eseay
Noted British Man Accused Maniac Sentenced in Six Years
Cecil Dench, described as the alleged maniac, wounded several people with a son at Mt. Blaxey in Corneal in April, then buried himself in a house. Police detained him for four days. He has been sentenced to six years penal servitude. A juror claimed he was maddened by boys teasing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lune
Cecil Dench
Awveral Perv
Mt. Blaxey
Corneal
Barriedst
Pervoner
Telephone Invention by the Anderson Brothers in Copenhagen
Experts study a Copenhagen invention by the Anderson brothers that aims to transmit and render visible water and other substances through a new method. The piece notes the breakthrough in transmission and measurement, with implications for visualizing liquids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Copenhagen
Honors for West Australians listed in Jubilee issue
London reports the Birthday Honours list naming West Australians such as the Agent-General for Western Australia and others. A Knight Bachelor, a Companion of the Order, and a Member of the Royal Victorian Order are among the awards, with names including recipients from Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Meo I
Reson
Woa
Gro
Government inheritance tax backed by Socialists in Berlin
In Berlin yesterday the Reichstag faced the government inheritance tax plan. Ue Reichvrm, in a tense session, expressed support for the measure while Socialists backed the government in endorsing the tax proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowton
Ue Reichvimr
Berlin
Ino
Federal Affairs Debate on Confid Motions and Labor Policy
The debate on confid motion continues with Mr Michor and Mr Couch opposing Labour Party methods. Mr Brazer of Western Australia challenges the Labor stance while noting Socialist opposition. Sir John Porrest defends the Dreadnait proposal yet critiques government borrowing for postal works and national debt. Mr Johnson asks about borrowing for construction. Frazer cautions that current gains do not justify new loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbranch
Hain
Michor
Couch
Victoria
Brazer
W.A
Labor Party
Socialist Party
Labor Party Anh
Deakin
John Porrest
Johnson
N.S.W
Australian Eleven Match Delayed by Rain in Manchester
The Australian Eleven faced persistent rain in Manchester delaying play with a combined Yorkshire and Lancashire side. Conditions left the match unlikely to start today and organizers hoped to resume on Saturday if the weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jun
Manchester
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Wan Ser Uretey
Tor Abjndon
Railways and Rovers Clash In Tense Recreation Ground Match
A brisk afternoon football match at Recreation Ground ended with Railways defeating Rovers 6 goals 6 behinds to 4 goals 3 behinds. Key players included Harper Willis Hammond Hepburn Ward Ranishon and Kelly for Railways, while Stakes Ward Kidd Jowett and Kelly starred for the Rovers amid a fast, closely fought contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Harper
Ranishon
Willis
Hammond
U. Hepbuen
Vare
Whilkt
Stakes
Ritchio
Daick Ward
Hagehinsa
Kidd Jowett
Kelly
Avert
Ole Kelly
Perth
Alfiein Medus Wapire
Antiaheetis
Junior Football Association Formed Among Local Clubs
A meeting to form a Junior Football Association was held with Junior Rovers Junior Railways and Senior Cadets represented. Kendrick elected president. secretary to be elected. Three rounds of matches planned each Saturday at Recreation Ground. Cup donated by Gibson and Co. Gold medal promised by Gore Laing and a trophy by W Merison. Railways beat Rovers 3 goals 2 behinds in first match. Irregular notes report a Northam district crop update and a hospital death of Nuri Bellamy due to heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramvlaw
York
Stokes
Hutchinson
Hepburn
Dunes
Harpers
Mepburn
Maine
Railways
Railwien
Paris
Rovers
Kelly
Ward
Gea
Mutenuison
Drago
Haeper
Pilar
Wan Willis
AL Themsijuarter
M Snates
Representat
Vie
Junior Rovers
Cadeta
Kendrick
Rat
Delegat
Lones
Jewell
Ingluetong
Twomey
O'Neil
Measrs
Gibson and Co
Gore Laing
Oalad
Alendy
Nuri Bellamy
Warrant of Execution Satisied at Geraldton Auction Mart
Notice reads that a warrant of execution is satisfied and a public auction will be held at Geraldton Auction Mart Masonry Hall on a Saturday. It lists horses including Bay Melding Swivel and Richle with descriptions such as brown gelding Vandyke and white hind foot. The animals are described as useful for buggy or sprit work and the notice calls for public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Australia
Pal of
Borer
Wor
Guiry
New South Wales
Tasmania
Barque
Orleans Springs
Noulder
Bacrami
Uther Wrade
Mezin
Thackeray
Warewell Bandicap
T Furans
Flora Mae
South Africa
Great
Britain
Hest
Blazey Mantau
Watbory
Germany
Federal Affairs
Havn AA
Rovers v. Railways
Recreation Ground
Mn Otto Kelly
Association
Ve Amittee
Glenshone
Hopba
Glen
Cetter Rover
Mommond
Jones
Ramehayy
Beilrance
Meron
Ondls
Une Plas
Bowery
Willie
Marper
Myuin
Buck
Brit
Ho Aenla
Aguin
O Vincent
Eng
Ten
Dee Tor Kailwis
Tare
Nod Ranthele
Stokes Aoe
Kunrt
Elso
Riteity
Wihis
Reitways
Ays
Tepluen
Wilberk
Bishwick
Hepbunny
Kidd
Vincent Fin
Big Jewell
Dilco
Doran
Lack Ward
Manimond
Croissler
Fia
Pyertinements
Gerald
T Green & Co
Hetor W, Ach
J Smyth
Glengarry-Minnigooka Road
Peitt
Glengmery Homestead
JU Grant
Jytuel
Frank H. Jones
Ators Arllorsseil Shamrock
Wall
Trices
the Watr
Town Hall
Toby
Vowal
Sidney
Dewmatic Times
Tendit Board
Cwealitten
G. W. Simpson
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
Herry
A. S
Kent
P. M. Steggall
Ad Jeweller
Citvullar
MON
Engelbrecht’s
STER
Hive
Lissale
Olt Peices
Engelbrecht
Millar’s
Karri & Jarrah Co
Oswellis
Te Bel
Agere le
Wesky
Whitley
Edison Phonographs
Filison
Pal A. R. Morrison
Post Office Lane
Felders
Durragher Steet
Vueraliitun
MM. Marwood
Gervkllmacho Works Improvementa
Letty: Kaxtennioi
Partioulare P.W.A.D
Guruldia
Stronach
Unnler
Government Land Sale
Billton
Ells
Toms
L.I
Irneh
Earl
Gertdten Vnwar
Hosp, CH
R. Ceci Clifton
L. Eskell
Ives
Potter
Meckumson
Armstrong
Carr
Marie
Charley Rowe
Troy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!