British and Afghan clashes leave several dead and wounded
Fighting between British forces and Afghan tribesmen ends with multiple fatalities on both sides. Among the British dead are Lieutenants Soole of the 21st Cavalry Regiment and Archibald of the 52nd Punjabis. The Khyber frontline reports 200 enemy casualties as tribesmen pressed the defense amid heavy gunfire and briar breastworks.
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Soole
21St Cavalry Reyment
Archibald
52Nd Pann Jeubis
Fobands
Suffragettes Again Cause Stir in London May Day
Sufferagettes in London announced they will go to jail rather than post a public display. Six have been arraigned and refuse to back down, showing defiance toward the British Premier.
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London
England weighs trade ties amid imperial sentiment
London reports 6.51 million children to parade on Armistice Day in the Motherland while The Times mocks Allied preference. Lord Cromer is cited on free trade, Jord Archury urges caution, and Lord St Aldyn contends actions are needed to improve England’s colonial relations.
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London
Childrn
Umpitn Dar
Motherland
Times
Telegrams From South Australia and Western Australia
A May telegram from Acting Premier of Western Australia confirms the Stock Inspector reports no mosar re West Australia. Crown lands commissioner says restrictions will be removed mostly. Government considers buying a mine in New South Wales. A young man Garooch Galloway injured Af Talowie. A verdict returns death by poisoning in the case of Professor Mills of Adsluida.
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Adeleida
Gregory
W.A
Mo Sarre
West Australia
O'Longhiss
New South Wales
Garooch Galloway
Talowie
Efaneh Bas Dees Sane Hatst
Professor Mills
Adsluida
Federal Affairs Mabcare May 23 political note
In Parliament Mr Wadsa denounces the Federal Government for a £100 donation to the Central Immigration Board of London. Mr Deakin says future state criticism of Commonwealth expenditure will be ignored. The funds will aid Australian immigrants with approval by the Agent General. Supplementary Estimates except defence pared. defence bill to follow.
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Mabcare
Wadsa
Sclion
Central Immigration Board of London
Deakin
Commonwealth
Woman Arrested on Murder Charge in Brown Exhumation Case
In New South Wales on May 23 Jane Baskin a 49 year old married woman was arrested on suspicion of causing the death of Alexander Brown whose body was recently exhumed at Waverley cemetery. She appeared at Polo Court facing a formal murder charge and was remanded for a week with bail refused. Police investigations continue to influence the case.
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Buday
Alexander Brown
Waverley
Jane Baskin
Brown
Polo
Tifa
Guardian subscription rates and publisher details
An OCR fragment notes Guardian subscription terms offered by Leytrrest. It lists Te 8d per quarter or 1d per year prepaid and mentions post free delivery and advertising rates. The text shows publisher office references and unclear phrases.
West Australian political bid and mining notes
West Australian reports Menzies party planning actions near Southern Cross next week, seeking ten prospected towns in the region between South Cross and Miry to locate a Golden Mile. The piece also covers Halwin Meyers’s conviction for betting in Hay Street, Tead’s committal for assault, Jarrabdal timber workers’ discontent, a marine survey noting strong harbor potential in the North-West, and a Preston Valley youth shot incident with the weapon missing.
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Menzies
Mirty
South 10 Cross
Coutry
Halwin Meyers
Roe
James Tead
Charles Petersop
Holman
Jarrabdals
Compiete Marine Survey
Sedland
Harry Hind
Preston Valley
Preston Bridge
Rovers Beat Mercantiles in Close First Round Match
In perfect weather the Rovers led most of the game with 6 goals 3 behinds to 4 goals 10 behinds. Key players included Kidd, Tals, Bell, Howell, Reuter, Stokes, Maynard, Houston for the winners and Locke for Mercantiles.
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Rovera
Rovers
Fmyor
R. H. Kidd
Kidd
Tals
Bell, Howell
Reuter
Stokes
Maynarid
Houston
Por Mercantiles
Locke
Ty Bum
Harpe
Theskstos
Ict
Woolhouse
Ward
Lyedi
Grimish
Cullen
I B. Kidd
Roll
Mor Rantiles
Theskston
Baan
Adelaide Chronicle City Handicap and Birthday Cup selections
The Adelaide Chronicle lists True Scot Topedi and other horses as selections for the City Handicap and Birthday Cup. Observers favor Step Out True Scot or Topedi in the City Handicap and Tros Scot Metal Queen Enchanted States Emir Eft or Glenlyon in the Birthday Cup. No betting until acceptances are declared on Monday. Pius and Lady Hoya arrived from Melbourne to fulfill engagements.
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Adelaide
Adelaide “Chronicle
Young Fred
Topedi
Adriot
Destinier
True Beat
Ganymedes
Willy Wally
Cairngorm
Emir
Glenlyon
Pius
Lady Hoya
Melbourne
Canning Park Races at Perth Afternoon Results
A good attendance and fine weather marked Perth racing this afternoon. Winners included Pupil in the Canning Hurdles over 50sova and half mile, Samply in the Gosnells Handicap over six furlongs, Midnight leading the Galloway Stakes, Goubarrel topping the Park Handicap, Hin Majesty winning the Trial Stakes, with detailed placings for several races and betting odds noted.
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Perth
Hin Majesty
Young Panic
Wallace Park
Agst Hin Majesty
Greenough Roads Board May Meeting Proceedings
The May meeting of the Greenough Roads Board was held May 5 in the Board Room. Attendees included chairman G. E. Sewell and members Duncan Wilton Church Harrison Hamersley Camersley McCartney. Accounts totaling £69 18s 5d were passed. Debates covered drainage surveys, road closures near Bootenal and Edward Roads, culvert work, ditching, and timber loans. Reports note progress on culverts, bridges, and road repairs, with bids and contracts vetted. The board discussed surveys from Lands and Survey and customer requests, and planned communications with the Public Works Department. There are notes on retiring members, Ellendale and Gregory Roads works, and traffic safety measures. The article concludes with a political aside about Mr. Waitresd and a potential American fleet visit to Fremantle or Albany for ceremonial purposes.
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Tuessay
Board Room
Greenough
G. E. Sewell
L. Duncan
A. Wilton
A. ©. Church
S. Harrison
D. Hamersley
H. E. Camersley
J. McCartney
Public Works Department
Oard
Treasury
Regineer Neughar
Bootenal
Maley
Ant
R. E. Morrell
Bootenal Road
River
Company Street
North Greenough Farmers Association
Arthur Rod
Hinton
Edward
Bootenal Roads
D. Hameruley
Arthur Roed
Edward Road
Lands and Survey Department
W. D. Moore
Wakieck
Board Bay
Children’s Fancy Dress Ball at Town Hall
Town Hall hosts a children’s fancy dress ball on Wednesday May 27 with 150 costumes provided. Entrance fees 6d for under 15 and 1s for over 15. Gallery and Maske entries, dancing from 5 pm sharp.
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Town Hall
Wolff Family Thankful for Support in Loss of Jacob
Mr and Mrs E Wolff express sincere thanks to friends including the Military Forces and Rowing Club for letters telegrams and expressions of sympathy following the death of their son Jacob in a bereavement note.
Annual Meeting Notice at Christ Church Geraldton
Christ Church Geraldton holds its annual meeting in the Parish Hall on Monday May 25. Business includes review of the annual report and accounts, plus election of churchwardens and vestrymen. John L. Gallagher, secretary.
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Toxia Biomers of
Christ Church
John L. Gallagher
Auction of Geraldton properties under WA Supreme Court order
M JAMES C KIDD announces a public sale of estate properties in Geraldton and surroundings. Items include Lot 3 Comer Hillan Street, Lot 14 Geraldton sub, a block on Chapman Road, plus land at Rudd's Gully with farm improvements. Auction set for Tuesday at noon at The Club Hotel Geraldton sub. Proceeds directed to wind up the estate per Supreme Court order.
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Geraldton
Comea Hleanur St. Golacon Road
Chaptan Road
Rudd's Gully
Alton By
Aalteny Crow Welling
Supreme Court of
W.A
To Market Gardeners and Others Vendor Sale Notice
Advertisement for sale by Henry Wills. Property near the railway station within hall mile area about 30 perches with two roofs and fences partly cleared. Describes splendid garden and water at shallow depth. Owner must sell. particulars from Henry Wills.
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Hall-e
Henry Wills &0
Auction sale of Mackenzie household effects May 27 1908
W A G Walter has instructions to sell the entire Superior Household Furniture and Effects from the Residency Geraldton. The numbered rooms list beds, wardrobes, dressing tables, mirrors, chairs, piano, dining pieces, kitchen utensils, and garden tools. Sale at the Residency on May 27, 1908. Auctioneer 4H, G. Mackenzie.
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B. MacKenzie
W. A. G. Walter
Jeraldton
Houshold Fursitere
Thurmer
MacKenzie
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South Australia
Federal Affairs
The
Guardian
Leyrtrest
Mercadtiles
Sdes
Mercantiles
Finsl
Adelaide Racing News
Canning Park
Wlerimm
Jack
Gosnell
Convent
Platesburg B
Cae
Greenough Roads Board
South Greenough
E. Poole
Ellendale Road
Logue
Georgina Road
Sweeney
W. McNeece
Gregory Road
Bank
Treasury Cr
Waitbresd
South Hants
House of Commons
Fremantle
Albany
Drvki's
F.C
Oys
Guardias
Amart
James C. Kidd
Ben
Trus Ous
Ltt
Will of
Nice
Blatilde Dehrarmes
the Club Hotel
Vor
Calnedars
Gardner, and Publishers
Louis Eskell
Coli
Nennes
Vie
Mauss Trazace
Wartrolc
Eas
Oswell’s
Sijt
Oliver's Clothing Company
W. Wineberg
Geraldton and
Victoria District
Aving
P. M. Steggall
Esplanade
Hanlon
EK Ford
Bootsssaoes Ootssaoes
Desi
Eratorox
Valle
Welta
Kaith
Mack
Nn Benetta
Jojo
Lar
Si Ph
Bartlett
Freemasons’ Hotel
Marine Terrace
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