Murderous assault shocks Sydney in mid-May report
Telegrams describe a violent axe attack on Finrenn at a public venue. The assailant fled thinking he had killed Finrenn, then was pursued and captured. Widespread confusion and fear follow as witnesses recount the shocking event and ensuing pursuit through the area.
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Sydney
Finegan
Aminuts
Ireninead
Todd
Walle
Yarieu
Wallace
Willagg
Wallin
Titer
Anan
Ayoibi
Wallis Tonio
Mystery of a murder case and a divorce decree in old Victoria
In a Melbourne era column, details recount a murder inquiry linked to Mary Callagher and Sullivan with police suspicions. separately Walter Luker petitions for divorce from Violet Fracoe, citing desertion after 1905, noting no children and ongoing alimony. The article preserves period tone with names, places, and sparse facts.
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Willaur Walter Luker
Shin
Violet Frapcoe Taker
West Australia
Tie
Shy
Bin
Labor politics and union replies in Port Pirie and West Australia
The Port Pirie unions received a reply from Nely West general manager of Brule ill Proprietary Company denying further preconditions before a return to work while offering full employment under 1908 conditions as modified by the Arbitration Court. Labor selection ballots list nominations for the Senate and House of Representatives across Perth Fremantle West and other districts with candidates named for several seats.
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Port Pirie
Nely West
Bruleill Proprietary Company
Iby Assitration Cort
Bilert
Perth
Premantle
Kalmuorlie
Coolgardie
Anil
Ferent
Alphatet
Evry
Anerralit
Natal
Phe
Setiato
Prinipad
British Isles
Murcuphey
Rumours swirl over Western Australian cabinet reshuffle
In Coolgardie and Perth the talk centers on a possible leadership shake up. Speculation suggests Premier Moore may reshuffle the cabinet with Attorney-General and other ministers in the frame. Names like Mr. Keenan and Mr. Michell are mentioned as potential appointees amid ongoing discussions in state politics.
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Moore
Cabinit
Vail
Kurtu
Amie
Michell
Vandesalon
Dream Olgo uts and Admirals Skeptical War Echo
London May 12 The press frets over naval policy as Admiral Beresford and other officers question the value of dreadnoughts. The reports hint at strategic shifts and potential misgivings about immediate naval parity.
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Londom
Charles Beresford
Wemiral
Chstaney
Death at Perth Coroner Court Detailed Inquiry
The Perth coroner’s court opened an inquest into the death of Miss Fitts. Testimony described alleged abuse by a man named Filis over the prior fortnight. Dr Tymms reported septicaemia as the cause, with no conclusive signs of injury from instruments, and the inquest adjourned to this morning.
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Perth
Furth
Toe
Whipple Ellis
Bavive
Mion Pitts
Tasafe
Marding
Misa Fitts
Miss Fitts
Filis
Deine
Hardimg
Sheaid
Harcourt Bilis
Lillis
Miss Tita
Tymms
Atheer
Perth Public Hospital
South Africa and London discuss constitutional reform
Fragmented OCR notes describe proposals for proportional representation and colonial parliamentary seats. Mentions South Minian Union Co and debates over Senate composition. References committees and regional influence in the Cape and Uringe River areas with Natal concerns.
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London
Way
South Minian Union Coicontingn Gosbordsyy
Senate
Cape Cavey
Uringe
Natal
French Labor Troubles Reach Postal Strike
London reports May 13 that French postal workers union members rallied after a government minister denied claims of deception by clerks. Unders-secretary for test and telegraphs was criticized as the meeting, attended by about 10,000 postal employees, denounced the adjournment and voted to strike immediately.
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London
Opening of Mr Angel's new home delights River settlers
East Chapman May 10 residents describe a joyous evening at Mr George Angel's house to mark the new living space. Guests from Rudd's Gully Oanyooneoke and Geraldton enjoyed fine piano music by Miss Williams of Northampton, a lavish supper, and broad social talk on farming progress. Mitchell reports farmers optimistic about improvements, wheat, rain, and upcoming gardening work as seed buyers prepare.
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George Angel
Miss Williams
Northampton
Rudd's Gully
Oanyooneoke
Geraldtoy
Angel
Ansel
Tony
Mitchell
Mount Erin
Kain
Fatal accident at Crnteal West Boulder lease noon
In West Australia at Kalgoodin on May 12 a timber collapse smothered two workers. Sohn Allen died leaving a family. Greig escaped unhurt. The incident occurred after they had unshipped timber and came off the plank. Also monthly output notes for the Great Cingall mine Day Dawn show 3724 tons of slimacs prepared pending finishing vacuum plaits.
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Kalgoodin
Crnteal West
Boulder
Sohn Allen
Zrneat Greig
Ils
Allen
Scarlet Troubadours to Perform in Town Hall Ger ton
An amusements column notes the London troupe The Scarlet Troubadours will debut at the Town Hall Ger ton on Monday evening. Led by Edward Branscombe the group features humor paired with song and character acting, promising a light revue with glee singers from London. The act has drawn audiences in Australia and will present short scenes with witty patter and solo and chorus numbers. Patrons are urged to secure seats to avoid disappointment.
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London
Edward Branscombe
Scarlet Troubadours
Town Hall
Gerton
Mir Bramboumn
Westminster
Tate
Glee Singers
Fe Ud Branscombe
Prom
Browie
Deliahtet Auilioness
Australia
Enzlart
Ambiguous OCR fragment on estate actions and grants
Fragmentary note mentions W McKyrnzair Grant and estate related proceedings with unclear dates and participants, lacking coherent details. The readable portions hint at property interests and possible legal filings but do not establish a complete event or outcome for a concise summary.
Nanson objects to Geraldton press report on Mitchell visit
In a letter to the editor dated May 11 Perth J L Nanson denies defending the Moore Government over North South issues during Minister Mitchell's Geraldton reception on May 7. He says he spoke only on closer settlement potential for the country behind Geraldton and its wheat and mixed farming prospects, and he believes the visit will yield good results.
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Mitchell
Geraldton
Moore
Market Report of Fortnight Produce and Livestock Prices
Market report notes fluctuating supplies for apples pumpkins and potatoes with prices lower than usual. Early May entries show varying carrots turnips cabbages and beets, plus fowls turkeys and apples with sparse samples and cautious demand in a fluctuating rural market.
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Slackster
Duc Hastroot
Swedia
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A. H. Mountain & CO
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Comely Costume Co
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Market Report
Constantine and Gardner, Printers
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Omce
Oliver’s Clothing Company
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Marine Terrace
A. S. Kent
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P. M. Steggall
Elasa
Melbourne
Maxie Tearace
Genacprom
Millar’s
Karri & Jarrah Co
Tom Te Ie
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Frank Green
A.C. Clinch
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Little
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Armstrong Winkes
Jung Secommodation Forravellers
Constantine & Gardner
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