Two Cottages Destroyed In Chel Street Fire At Highgate Hill
A destructive fire at five yesterday morning in Chel Street Highgate Hill destroyed two weatherboard cottages owned by Mrs Greening and damaged a third. Defective telephones delayed brigade response and a wall of Mr Lane's residence burned. Three cottages and contents were insured for £56 with the Ancien Munich Company. Lane insured for £400 and £200 for furniture. Fire believed caused by curtains in contact with a lamp and a lamp in a wine dow. Mrs Staines helped save Mrs Staines’ cottage, while Mrs Greening and others faced total loss.
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Perth
Chel Ntreet
Highgate Hill
Crening
Greening
Lane
Troyel
Mee
Joe
Tani
Teele
Cecil Atrent
Crown
Cosgrove
Ancien Munich
Eral
Hee
London and Overpool Company
Howe
Wes. Brown
Staines
Smallpox Outbreak Expands With Three New Cases
Three more Malay seamen aboard the quarantined steamer Paroo contracted smallpox, bringing the fifth total case. The infected crew were removed to Woolman’s Mount, and cargo will be discharged into lighters for Singapore. The vessel will be fumigated before Fremantle clearance and reshipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Man's Point
Perth
Paroo
Whiteman
Woolman
Singapore
Fremantle
Prico
Death of Ah Wonk Shocks Adelaide Court
In Adelaide on March 5 at the Criminal Court Mia Quinn, 25, and Joseph Colbert, 18, were found guilty of murder in connection with Ah Wong's death. Quinn faced a five year sentence while Colbert received ten years with hard labor. Judge Hoburg imposed the terms after describing their idle, disorderly, drunken, and dishonest lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Criminal Court
Thomia
Josh Qunn
Joseph Colbert
AL Wong
Justin Homburg
Colbert
Quinn
Convicted repeatedly for various offences assault case details
The court convicted Allan of age for assault on a young girl and imposed imprisonment and a fine. The judge stated the sentence would cover expenses incurred by the Crown. The report notes prior offences and the court proceeding today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone the Hombing
Women of Western Australia Press for Federal Political Involvement
Miss Gerace Watson of the Australian Women's National League led a Town Hall meeting urging women to take an active role in federal politics. She noted WA branches, outlined League aims, and called for organized local committees to mobilize voters and support federal candidates.
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Gerace Watson
Joay
Vhe Chaimian
Wiss Watson
Womes
K National League
Hunt Fone
Wedtora Audoeatia Ac
Siedoka Porrettiest
Tre
Watson
Geraldton
West Australia
Apd
Vitoria
Victoria
Pratved
Beady
Teague
Uwe
Commonwealth
Trebury
Transcastinental
Kalgoorlie
Hurdine
Shi
Gokdields
Macy Ann
Shy
Melbourne
Tha Teegue
Queensland
Mies Watsom
Frayce
Mary Anna
O'Demaxkeal
al Lange
Mike Watson
Inez
Hye
Thane
Fidera
Hugh Hamerstey
Rd Ori
Italian man commits suicide amid theft dispute
Victoria Melloure March 5 Italian Emiliy Vietent aged about years shot himself in the Chewt with a vevoline after attempting to steal money from Vincent. He was removed to the Mel howe Hospital where the doctors declared the self-inflicted wound fatal. Vincent died ten hours after admission to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melloure
Emiliy Vietent
Hinsell
Melhowe
Vincent
The Broken Hill Strike Prolonged Arbitration
The Commonwealth Court of Arbitration paused the Broken Hill strike case between the Amalgamated Workers and the Broken Hill Proprietary Company after a hot week of hearings. Justice Higgins noted the lengthy evidence and addresses, delaying a decision until the end of next week with the registrar to notify counsel when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokyn Hill
Commonwealth Court of
Am.s
Broken Hill
Browen Hill
Vire
Kekyack
Arthur
Justice Higgins
Conntel
Two Brothers Die After Rural NSW Shooting Fatalities
In New South Wales Sydney district a 14 year old boy and a 16 year old boy died in a rabbit shooting accident. Reports say one boy shot the other through the temple and forehead with a pen rifle and then apparently killed himself. The two were together about six o clock in the morning, the father a stock broker in Suhamted burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Warnie Turihor Iitmile
Nomad Catherall
Eric
Syaney
Nider
Tely Etonk
Suhamtedburg
Dying Man Arrested Refused Admission to Hospital
Edward Tiddy was seized on a charge of drunkenness between 2 and 3 a m. He was taken to the lockup, then to the hospital, where he was refused admission. The man died half an hour later after being returned to custody. An inquest adjourned to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tiddy
Tiddy
Lis
Tresilay
Market Quotation Fragments From Perth March Ist Test
The Produce Markets report fragmented Istest quotations with Parth Chal prices from £4 108 to £4 124 6d and notes on median prices for wheaten varieties. English Cape Varley is described as raised and poor in value with 2s 1d, while Melbourne wheat and oats prices show small ranges.
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Perth
Cape Varley
Melbourne
Paper Tearing Contest at Palace Gardens Ends in Match
A paper tearing contest at Palace Gardens pits La Tonn against Dick Carey for five pounds. Trish Tusticr is slated for a final appearance at Palace Gardens tonight.
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Palace Gardens
Ielt
la Tonn
Dick Carey
Palace Gardens Beauty Show crowns winner in local event
At Palace Gardens last night the Beauty Show drew seven entrants with Miss Wallace winning by audience votes. Scrutineers included McPherson, Wintingham, and Walsh. results listed Wallace 55 votes, Woolhouse 39, Tanner 47, Crawford 39, Forrister 65, Williams 15. Vaudeville received strong praise and tonight closes the season with a paper tearing contest, a repeat of Trish Justice, and promoter Diner’s praised management.
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Palace Gardens
Rak Ut
Miss Wallace
Mews
McPherson
D. Carey
Railway Iotel
la ‘Yona
Diner
Spyone
Murcison district notes and local deaths
Personal items from the Murchison district discuss the Murdoch Murchison railway progress and prospects for upcountry settlement. Mentions Mr Grant and local figures, plus the passing of Northampton native Mr John Judge at Geraldton Hospital and his burial in Anglican Cemetery. he had managed Nookawarra station and been a noted bush man. Deceased survived by a wife and several children.
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Brant
Murchhison
Etary
Adawon
Murchison
Vale Boy
Nenemy
Islavis Reogy
Northampton
John Judge
Geraldton
Judge
Nookawarra
FP. Wittenoom
Mullewa
Property sale notice for wind control estate sale
A fragmented notice appears to describe a property near Gercough with a large dwelling and surrounding lands including a railway station area. The entire parcel is to be sold for wind control purposes, describing a freehold business and related terms at sale, with emphasis on the estate and location.
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Garaldton
Geraldton Town
Marine ‘Terrace
Elwea Street
Geraldton
Part Vic
Gercough
Manisoh
Salk
Mullewa Picnic Race Club Meeting Easter Monday 1909
Program lists racing events at Mullewa with Flying Stakes Breauers Plate Yalloway Stakes Mullewa Handicap Ladies Bracelet Hack Race and Forced Handicap. Nominations close March 20 1908 weights declared April 1 entries accepted by stewards. Frank H. Oliver Jun secretary.
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Bruken
Rulitier
Geraldton
Norke
Lake
Za Horse
Ormes
Mullewa
Furlooga
Mininain
Mininam
Saver Tranot
Fer U Haerle
Serreinty
West Avetretian Turf Club
Frank H. Oliver
Steretary
Auction notice for stock and ship goods sale
The notice advertises the sale of whale stock and ship goods at the Stock and Plant of 8. R.1. El Holt Bay Gribos, to the WA Government. The lot includes well bred horses reserved for a New Station, with delivery to Railway Siding and travel times listed. The sale is scheduled for March 100 at 9 AM with return at 1 AM.
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el Holt
Bay
Gribos
Elcott
Avnone
Geraldton
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South Australia
AH Wonk
Cvulpat
Women In Politics
New South Wales
Ani
Pital
Trish Tusticr
Palgos Gardens
ACT
NTS
Greenough Roads Board
Haalee
Ts Boor
Ford
Knox Proen
Noree. Abbott
Norw
Gerakiton
Cole
Geo. Carter
Rey
Éhwant Hai Bronarn Haffner, Sen
H. Catson
Grogan
Doraldion Amateur Dramatic Society
Town Hall
Snell’s
Furntéhel Ville
Spacinu Grouste
Kewmarmarrs
Story & Burt
Ames
Kidd
West Awatral Tinater
Eral Agency Coy
Lal
MLS
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Fall
A. S. Kent
Mana
P. M. Steggall
Marine Terrace
Chers
Kangaroo Hunters & Stor
Charles Hormann
Thornley & Cos
Kondo
Thomas
Garthe
Coweetpricis Weevileare
North West
Sona Ignarenta
A. T. Davies
Davies
Draper
Oarabella
Northampton Line
Sele
Tumemay
Alarch
MacKenzie
Trisil Fustice
Palys Gard
Tosaight
I. McMahom
Shamrock Hotel
Armstrong Winken
Otich
Carson, T
M. Strouall
Wisebero
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