Telegrams reveal faulty signal in Murrundi rail crash
Sydney May 2 The enquiry into the Murrundi railway accident proceeds. William Gibson a goods guard who operated signal levers testified he moved levers right and left. He said he reported the signal faults to the station master before the collision and that on two occasions it failed to work. He was on the prone of the District Superintendent when it again failed.
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Sydney
Murrundi
Wm. Gibson
Giard
vetriHy
Disqualification Sheds Light on Tattersall’s Meeting
The AWT.C. committee disqualifies jockeys A. H. Farmer and Candrow for twelve months over renting Graftonite at Tattersall's meeting. Melbourne reports the Sunshine Railway Accident injured total at 413 with most under medical care progressing well.
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Sydney
Awt.c
A. H. Farmer
Candrow
Melbourne
Sunshine
Burford and Sons Soap Makers Sued in West Australia
Melbourn May 7 Mesurs Burford and Sons soap makers of West Australia sue George Mowling and Som alleging they pass off soap of their own manufacture as Burford and Sons soap The court heard Pisinoff requested the case be heard in Western Australia but witnesses were present The action was contested.
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Melbourn
Burford and Sons
West Austra
George
Pisinoff
Federal Premier Speech On State Debts In Melbourne
The Plumbers Conferences were held with the Federal Premier and Sir William Lyne in attendance. Mr. Deskim delivered a refined speech on financial relations between the Commonwealth and the States. He endorsed the Commonwealth proposal to address overdue debts and the necessary guarantees and repayment framework.
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Commonwealth
Deakim
Counterfeit Coins Arrests Linked to Lodging Searches
Four individuals Melcourne Meg 2 Arthur James Elias Barns and Bailey Quinlyn were arrested for petty Jaresty. Police found counterfeit coins and coin plant parts during searches of their lodgings in the case.
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Melcourne
Meg
Arthur James
Elias Barns
Baily Quinlyn
Survey of North West Coast Arrangements Under Way
Melbourne May Premier Moore discussed an interview with the Federal Premice regarding a survey of the Nor West coast. The Admiralty plans a 40 000 per year survey for three years funded half by the Commonwealth and half by the Western Australian Government. Representations urge expeditious commencement of the work.
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Melbourne
Premie Moore
Nor-West Coast
Admiralty
Commonwealth
W.A
Fremantle Ury Dock Diplomatic Exchange
Premier Moore spoke with the Prime Minister on the cost of the Fremantle dry dock project. Mr Deakin endorsed the dock as highly useful, praised the government for consulting an expert on site and construction methods, but avoided committing to cooperation and promised early consideration by Parliament.
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Melbourne
Moore
Commonwealth
Freantle
Deakin
Reduction of Grain Freights and Election Dodge
Katanning May 9. An election vow to cut grain freights in the eastern agricultural districts was not kept. The Acting Premier says rates will drop next October, the election month. He claims better use of funds for land development and promises a new railway station at Katanning when money is available.
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Katanning
Perth
A Plucky Cyclist Heads Home After Hard Journey
Port Darwin May 1. Mr. Birtles, the overland cyclist, rode from Pine Creek yesterday and is expected at Port Darwin on Saturday. He faced considerable hardships crossing the Northern Territory terrain with rain and floods. He plans to abandon the return trip by familiar routes and travel by the overland telegraph service.
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Port Darwin
Birtles
Pine Creek
Serome
Northern Territory
Weaters Australia
Rohon
Orerland Telegraph
Perth Paragraphs Mint Returns
Perth reports April gold yield at 145 74 cm versus 130 086 ors a year earlier. For the first four months the total gold yield amounts to 653 ors, valued at £3,268,280.
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Perth
The Heathen Chinee Fatal Drug Case
In Peith May 9 city court two Chinese individuals were fined 250 and costs for unlawfully possessing opium. The case highlights local enforcement actions against drug possession.
Four-Oared Race Won By Bentch College Joel Pair
Perth May 3 four oared race result listing Bentch College Christian Brothers College Guildford Grammar School High School. Won by length with time 6 min 30 1 5thees.
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Perth
Bentch College
Christian Brothers College
Guildford Grammars School
Navy battle ship Britemnia reports boiler tube failure
London May 1 report says the firstclass battleship Britemnia of the Channel Fleet suffered boiler tube trouble en route from Queenstown to Portsmouth. Some crew members were injured, with earlier statements about the incident.
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London
Britemnia
Chanacel
Queen's Ferry
Portemouth
Canadian Politics and Tobacco Prohibition Mentioned
The Camden Mais' Afrator reports a bill to be introduced in the Canadian Parliament to restrict the sale and manufacture of vigorsttes in the Dominion. In boxing news, Bill Squires of Australas defeated Wise Rooke, champion heavyweight of Ireland, by knockout in the fourth round.
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Camden Mais
Dominion
London
Bill Squires
Australis
Wise Roohe
Ireland
Squires
Rooke
The Japanese Budget Anticipates Surplus
The Sapances Minis estimates revenue at £43,513,000 and expenditure at £49,087,000.
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Cales
Sapances Minis
Guardian subscription price notice from old record
The notice lists subscription costs for the Guardian at 30 2d per quarter and 13s 1d per year in advance post free, with an additional line showing H-Leuk od 3s 6d per quarter.
Dongarra Races At Geraldton Meeting Review
Yesterday's Dongarra meeting drew a modest crowd in fair weather. About 60 spectators arrived on a special train from Geraldton. Kingholt beat Mayflower in the Domgarra Cup with a two length margin, while several other races like the Galloway Handicap and Purlcars' Purse delivered close finishes and betting activity.
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Gerraldtom
Seam Phillipe
Kingholt
Waterloo
Won by Five Lengths in Slang Hack Race at Six Furlongs
Winner led from start and drew away to win by two lengths over the field in the Losers' Handicap at six furlongs. Wallace Geen placed second after a close finish. betting favored Marksman and Laget Gales Boy with 5 to 1 and 7 to 1 respectively. Race time noted as Time Imin. 23 4Sthe wees.
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Ve. Amd
Mayflower
Baredon
Newgroom
Jack
Wallace Geen
Ball
Wallace Park
Laget Gales Boy
Haddyle
Coraah
Chadenoarra
Fiedium
Walkaway Races Handicap Declared Despite Delays
Handicap for Walkaway races announced for night display but contestants have not arrived as public interest builds. Officials prepared to showcase the event though entry turnout remains uncertain.
Belmont Park Horse Racing Results Summary
Fine attendance marked Belmont Park races this afternoon with multiple stakes events. Hurdle Race over 144 lengths featured Vigo in top form at 8 to 1, while Flying Handicap over seven furlongs saw Borebey among likely winners. Belmont Trial Stakes contested over six furlongs produced Mind 2 Chiles as a standout, and two year old stakes entries included Dialga and Soversign in Brighton Handicap context.
Fragmentary 19th century names list notice
A partial OCR fragment lists names B fnell L Kruger A J Davies W H James and Frank Hide, linked to a Railway Hairdrewing Saloon and a note about obtaining The Guardian at a public office. The text is incomplete and this item reads as a faded archival snippet without a clear event or date.
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B. Fnell
L. Kruger
A. J. Davies
W. H. James
Frank Hide
Cleo
North Ot Aboriginal? belt lands rise in Vietorian District
Correspondence from A Elliott of Onkabella urges the newspaper to recognize extensive Northern land tracts. He lists estates and agricultural areas from Oakages to Maumby country and Keocaaninny Brook, noting 35 000 acres Onkebella estate and 2 090 acres Bowes agricultural area. He promises more details for a future article. Editor invites further particulars.
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Vietorian
Geraldtem
Grey
Oakages
Onkebella
Bowes
Northampton
Alne Agriculturad Ares
Nonga
Amertarra Agriculters
Maumby
Elliott
Onkabella
Pearling Disaster Report From Ferth Wake
Wreckage yields scant details as rescue efforts continue for the Pearling fleet off Fremantle. Reports describe bodies in mixed nationalities among the dead, with seven Javanese, two Malays, and others identified. Coast guard and boats search the coastline for survivors and additional debris.
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Ferth
Mae
Lenday Neve
Melecbben
Fremantle
Gaskin
Yanilemar
Ton
Mt Aschor
Bearching for Pearling Lugger Mystery
In Broome on May 3 a report notes a missing lugger and suspected drifting vessels offshore. Authorities and ships are scouring waters near the coast for a derelict craft and crew, with dispatch planned if a lead surfaces.
Query Column Reflections On Geraldton And Local Issues
The column questions Geraldton’s treatment of residents and mocks municipal leaders, asks about coal discovery on the Victoria plains and the return for prospecting farmers, discusses water boring and drilling costs, and notes the Chief Ruler presenting an air gun to members.
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Murrundie
High Court
Survey OF
Fremantle Ury Dock
Orools
Roche
Louis Exkell
Lore
Collins-Street
Vic
Adelaide
Geraldton
Dongarra
B. Moore
Damdy
S Furley
Waverly
Tim
Tein
T. Fiher
Waverley
Purlicars
E. Waller
Boondock
Hadidy
Torma Corkins
E. Roberts
Titania
Cheddommerra
Omagent
Wereey
Evens Dowdouk
Cheddommerre
Weverley
Carhlam
Wallem
Galtia Boy Showld
Wes
C. Jouns
Kingtolt
Markmans
Belmont Park Racing
Atlent James Good
Borebey
TB Ae
Belmont Park Hammcar
Bote Noir
Godlee Dien
Pann
Ping Tory
Asvtet
Caulfield
Mouse
Dewars
Akim Foo
Glenferrif Welter
Brighton
Wheat Belt
North
Broome
Parco
Parges
Peoguin
Victoria Plains
Oliver’s
Mesonic
Marine Terrace
Geraldmen
Somat Alge
Eorms
A. S. Rent
Manage
My . W. Wineberg
Geraldton and
Victoria
P. M. Steggall
Greak
Sash Norn
eSpritesine
Oswell’s
Dathe
Public Library
Eaplaneda
Hanlon
J. E Ford
Wineberg’s
Fancy Goods
Arcabg
Marike Terrace
H. Carson
Anders
Southampton
Lenjacnin
Central Province
B. C. O'Brien
Bootenal
Walkaway
Tweday
Wey
DAY Dawn
Magnet
Mesonic Hall
Government Land Agmt
Geraldtos
Kedathiani
B. Cecil Clifton
Electhoe
Cena
Pete Tame
T. E. Brew
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