Rovers Defeat Railways In Geraldton Football Match
In warm sunshine at the Recreation Reserve the Rovers beat the Railways 6 goals 6 behinds to 2 goals 8 behinds. Eaton 3, Stokes 1, Hale 1 and Ingleton 1 scored for the Rovers while Hammons 1, Groessler 1 and Little Billy Stokes starred for Railways. Peter Forrester umpired as Bert Kidd showed glimpses of form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Rovers
Railways
Recreation Reserve
Byettie
Bert Kidd
Peter Forrester
Eaton
Stokes
Hale
Ingleton
Hammons
Groessler
Little Billy Stokes
Rovera
Meekatharra Defeats Nannine In 12 Mile Football Match
A Sunday game at the 12-Mile saw Meekatharra beat Nannine. Ritchie received praise for Nan ning while Geraldton veteran performed creditably for Nannine in a tightly contested match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meekatharra
Lane Tennis Pennant Clash Favors Ayres Ball
Perth hosts pennant matches with debate over Ayres versus Slazenger balls ending in a narrow lead for Ayres. Visiting players Rosman Greaver and Klein impressed despite grass asphalt court differences, while locals Campbell and Taylor showed fair form in a 6-4 loss. Basham excelled in doubles with Taylor as the best local performance, and plans loom for the ladies’ arrival and court improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ayres
Slazenger
Ayre
Mesare
Rosman
Greaver
Klein
Campbell
Taylor
Basham
Bosman
Plavixur
Typewriters on sale from Constantine and Gardner storefronts
Constantine and Gardner advertise a selection of Acentric the Naw Monarch now visible writing machines along with Yost New Century and Densmore Typewriters. All standard makes are offered with cash or terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine and
Gardner
Yost
New Century
Densmore
Standart
Local Court docket reports multiple cases on damages and boards
In Meekatharra district an assortment of cases proceeds. M Michaels v. Commissioner of Railways claims £12 for damages with no appearance. A H Mountain v. Chas Descon £23 as debtor appeared. Thom v. Woodford order for 44 days. Thom v. Stephens £5 423 4d debtor not appearing. 14 days order. Mahomued v. Sinclair £4 15s order 14 days. instalments possible. Beatrice Adama v. Mullane board and lodging £3 15s lid, case held over. Selaney v. James et al. damages for losses. lengthy injure narrative and liability based on owners’ and mine manager's actions. continuation granted under the Employers Liability Act. Delaney testimony details shaft accident, medical care, and ongoing effects. case proceeds with cross-examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Mountain
Chas
Descon
Thom
John Stephens
Mills
Juda Mahomued
T. J. Sinclair
Watson
Vohs Selaney
W. H. James
Claam
2LUWU
Lojeies
Mduis Tur
Kegan
J. Delaney
Se Fian
Meekatharra
Sepruaryle
James
Nannine
Geraldton
Macmorran
Corporation
Mulga
Mr. Phillips
Sleeping tramp costs railway £60 in repairs
A tramp found asleep in a first class carriage caused the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company a bill of £60 for fumigating and reupholstering the compartment. The note then diverges into a riddle about the rhinoceros and a cheeky question about what race of people cannot live poor or wear great coats, answered by the pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company
Nannine Notes May 12 Report on local deaths and progress
The note records the death of Doris M Donald infant daughter of Corporal M Donald and the infant son of Mr Armstrong due to illness. It notes typhoid as a major local problem, the hospital expansion, a new matron arriving next week, improved recreation with a football match against Burnakurra, a stronger financial position for the club, and upkeep of the institute and library though funds remain tight. Balls and dances remain popular local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris M'Donald
M‘donald
Armstrong
Burnakurra
Kannine
Mining notes on battery trials and Western Australian mines
From Our Own Correspondent the State battery proceeds after a trial last Saturday with a 40-ton parcel from Champion mine under tribute to Mr Hartigan. Parcels booked include Barrambie Consols 15 tons Caledonian Extended 60 tons Lady Mary 190 tons Caledonian 500 tons Siberia 20 tons Merrie England 20 tons Shamrock 50 tons. A number are trial samples. if fruitful, operations may continue to next September. Nearby at Copper Hills about twenty men work the smelter with several copper shows noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion
Hartigan
Barrambie
Messrs
Lupton
Caledonian
W. T. Kelly
Lady Mary
Kilbride
Party
Messrs. Anderson
Siberia
Mr. J. Edwards
Merrie England
Mr. J. O'Brien
Kelly
Rom Gabanintha
Copper Hills
Tuckanarra
Union Jack
Messra
Musson
Boyd
Nannine State Battery Trial Sparks District Optimism
The Nannine State battery held a trial run on Saturday with positive feedback from Pressel locals. Officials attended the formal start on Monday with the mayor and councillors present. Congratulatory remarks hailed the plant as a key driver for regional development. The installation is a modern five hearth stamp battery powered by a Crossley engine, tied to Collie cant generation. The setup mirrors the Claremont exhibit by Saunders and Stuart. Government supervisor Mr Littlejohn praised the project on behalf of authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannine
Pressel
Saiis
Masor
Courcillors
Messrs
Saunders and Stuart
Claremont
Littlejohn
Beholf
Mining plant at Nannine to boost local output
A new cyanide plant and producer gas system are expected to revolutionize motive power in mining near Nannine. Coal consumption is estimated at 14 15 per horse power hour, with a large amount of ore waiting to be crushed. The plant cost about £5000 and aims to spur nearby mining activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannine
Midland Railway Co Picnic at Dongarra Show Ground
The Midland Railway Co employees held their annual picnic at the Dongarra show ground on a sunny Saturday. Winners included Hay 1 Heberton 2 in Maiden Race and J Heberton 1 R Cousins 2 in Sheffield Handicap final. A protest was lodged in Visitors' Handicap over a performance dispute. Concert proceeds totaled about £17 for the Railway Picnic committee and Dongarra Football Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Railway Co., Ltd
Walkaway
Watceroo
Dongarra Show Ground
Watcheroo
W. Fitzgerald
Hay
Heberton
Sheffield
Young
Callan
J. Heberton
Kelly
A. Cousins
T. Dee
R. Cousins
G. C. F. Connolly
Harris
Irwin Healy
C. Brockman
R. Healy
F. Brand
V. Connolly
J. Heady
J. Healy
C. Dodd
Railway Vicnic Committee
Dongarra
J. Delmage
J.P
Geraldton Brass Band
Mr. Nash
Beatrice Criddle
Dr. Fright
Mr. Barnett
Mr. W. Pell
Mr. Molloy
Mr. Jr
Moore
Geraldton Brass Bann
Doreen
Mr. Oliver
Mat Criddle
Casey
Miss Waldeck
Envious Law in France Bans Marriage Without Kinship Consent
A Paris rumor notes that French law bars marriages if both or either parent and grandparent are living and requires written consent from them. In London, a water bottle from the Scots Greys' Waterloo valise fetched a price at a recent auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Waterloo
Tondon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rovers V. Railways
Nannine V. Meekatharra
Lane Tennis
Racquet
W. A. G. Walter
B.M
M. Michaels
Commissioner of Railways
Beatrice Adama
Wm. Mullane
Dongarrs
Dbwg
Nannine State Battery
Dongarra News
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!