Adelaide Gaol Confession At Rackney Tragedy Trial
Adelaide hears a Gaul confession as Haery Vient wen is sent for trial on a charge of unlawfully wounding at Hackney. Bail fixed at £2000. A key witness in prisoner Kergime’s case testified to a confession from Wint td alleging involvement in a shooting plot. The witness claimed another man tried to shift blame onto a sister. Viand indicates he would reveal secrets to the authorities.
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Adelaide
Bolies Court
Haery Vient Wen
Hackney
Baiwan
Kergime
Keith
New Zealand Court Awards Libel Damages in Publication Case
Willington May Wistinger KC at Christ Church Haw Ven awarded £4009 damages for libel in an action brought against Norton’s publication, initiated last July. The ruling names New Zealand as the jurisdiction and notes the publication date and parties involved.
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Willington
May Wistinger
Christchurch
Norton
Unclear Perth dispute statement cited in May notes
In Perth on May 27, Quinlan challenges Mrelke Luevie with a reply from Suin lan sintee to Mr. De Largio. The exchange questions a publicly stated factory claim and hints at a defiant challenge on the public platform in Perth. The fragmentary text preserves the core confrontation and regional setting.
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Perth
We. Quinlan
Mrelke Luevie
Suinlan
de Largio
Foden Peay
Wining Accidents Report Two Papalittes Fatal
In May 26 Andrew Eli, 24, a tributor at Fra Aur mine, was killed when earth fell during work on No 4 development. Peace was not policed by high rates for some time. Vollinelli, when moved, life ended. May 36 Patrick Sheehan died at Han tangs Console mine after being caught in a belt drive. He was dragged toward a busting mechanism as the lever age failed, breaking his neck.
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Andrew Eli
Fraaur
Devel
Vollinelli
Kalyourtio
Patrick Sheehan
Hantangs
Death of Gee Thompson In Sun Insurance Office
May 26 Heath AEFI reports the death of Gee Thompson, an accountant at Sun Insurance, this afternoon. Cause listed as appendicitis. Widow and family left to mourn.
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Kalyonrlie
Gee. Thompson
Sun Insurance Office
Tiksteath
Corrimal Poisoning Case Arrest Linked to Barman
New South Wales report states a Corrimal barman has been arrested over a poisoning incident at an hotel. A guest nearly died after drinking wine from a bottle given at dinner. the bottle allegedly contained strychnine. Police charge the bartender with administering poison to Chore Edwards with intent to kill.
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Cays
Mitel Beorse Carson
Chore Edwards
Youth Electrocuted in Newcastle Shop Incident
Burrett aged 19 died after an electric light wire touched his left hand while cleaning a shop roof in Hugter-etevet Burnett's companion fled for help to a police station but arrived too late. The hand was severed except for the forefinger as he convulsed and died on the roof.
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Burrett
Newcastle
Hugter-etevet
Burnett
Dummett
Earthquake in Tonga damages mission building
Sydney reports a severe earthquake shaking Tonga causing damage to a mission building. Natives panic as tremors rock the area with shocks felt in allied regions. Officials note no detailed casualty figures yet and urge caution while assessments continue.
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Sydney
Earthquake Strikes The Sland Of Tonga New Hebrides
Descriptions of a quake causing great damage to mission buildings in the New Hebrides area. Landslides or cracks opened in the ground and walls of centuries old structures were shattered. Natives panicked as shock waves persisted. An old man perished and three women suffered injuries as families fled.
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Tonga
New
Hebrides
Simyihiey
Diphtheria Control Call From Geraldton Parent
A correspondent urges immediate action against diphtheria spread in Geraldton. He cites school exposure, recommends systematic fumigation of schools and halls, and proposes using Little's Sheep Dip disinfectant with damp sawdust to kill germs and prevent dust-borne spread, asking the Local Board of Health to act promptly.
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Geraldton
Pam
New Zealand
Walla
Lotal Board of Health
T Am
Ntc
Eas
Middleton Family Benefit Plan Approved by Geraldton Football Association
The Geraldton Football Association unanimously resolved last night to hold a benefit football match for the Middleton family. The event is set for Monday June 7, with public support urged to show faith in the family’s straitened circumstances as they have in the past. A. Hepburn secretary G.F.A. 1909 Howardton May 20.
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Midleton
Geraldton
Bendit
Vane
Dongarra News Opening May Performance Praised
The Dongarra company debuted on Monday May 24 before a good crowd, with an opening Christy Minstrel show and a military farce Trouble at Head Quarters. The audience praised the performers while noting absence of some expected players and thanking Mr and Mrs Kenny and secretary Mr Mell Criddle for the effort. The troupe plans to visit Mingenew soon to seek continued patronage.
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Dongarra
Mont ii
Theattics
Conapicusus
Kenny
Mell Criddle
Mingenew
Australian Eleven vs Oxford University match delayed by rain
The Australian Eleven versus Oxford University match resumed after rain and ended in a draw. The report lists balls and players including Salter, Carbesk, Macartney, Whitty, Armatrung, Lawler, and Gilbert. Australia totaled 420 in their first innings with Hartigan and Gregory contributing.
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London
Oxford University
Oxford
Salter
Evana
Carbesk
Feene
Macartney Hooman
Whitty Hurst
Armatrung — Lawler
Whitty
Pawson
Macartney Cactight
Mavactney Once Robinson
Macartney Gilbert
Macartney Lawe
Ayss
Programme of the tour schedule through September
The document lists a long, disordered cricket tour timetable arranged by Mr Poidevin. It includes numerous test matches and fixtures across Leicester Cambridge Southampton Somerset Bath Lords Leeds Warwick Worcester Gloucester Surrey Derby Manchester Hull Scotland Wales and Lancashire with tentative dates from May to September and notes on uncertain venues and participants.
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Poidevin
Leicester
Lai
Eater
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Hazite
Southampton
Somerset
Bath
Lords
Tume
Tame
Yorkshire
Bradford
Lonke
Yorks
Manchester
Leeds
T—Warwick
Birming
Large attendance at speech by Musors and opposition leaders
Report records a crowded session with George Erne Smith and nearly all Direct Opposition members present. The Senate lacks only Mr Knox from the Corner Opposition in the House. After the throne speeches, Mr Fowler’s absence from the chamber is noted as Labor members occupy their seats. By five, only Labor members remained.
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Apeech
Musors
George Erne Smith
Henate
House of Representatives
Knox
Chimter
Speren
Deakivites
Fowler
Corin
Turf Betting Notes and Derby News From May Meetings
Perth quotes list City and Birthday Cup wagers with horses like Son of a Gun and Willy Wally. Adelaide scratches Pius and Boats for the Birthday Cup. London Derby day saw heavy rain and a favored Sie Martin fall in the Derby. final win by Louviers over Minera by a head amid cheering crowds.
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Perth
Misa Bobby
Tiercel
Doughty
Carl Dour
True Seat
Willy Wally
Waipuna
Kooringa
Sweet Bird
Pius
London
Sie Martin
Renalt
Government defeats motion of no confidence in Australia
Melbourne reports the government was defeated on a motion for adjournment by a vote of 30 to 9. The result signifies a loss of support and raises questions about continuance in office amid political tension and calls for adjournment.
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Melbourne
The Federal Land Tax Bill Debated in Melbourne
The Land Tax Bill, read in the House of Representatives, is discussed with a memorandum urging population growth and breaking up land monopoly. The bill lists 67 clauses, creates a taxation commissioner and deputies, and sets tax rates by Parliament. Taxable land value equals unimproved total value, except for the owner resident with £5,000 allowance.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Australia
Fusion of Anti Laborites at Levee Lobbies
Three anti labor government parties met in the levee roomlobbies today with activity noted in the party rooms. Tyne made a last effort to win allies, but failed. Deakin spoke long, Lyne departed muttering that he was no Sufas nor traitor. Chanter Wise and Trenwith followed Lyne.
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Party Rooma
Tyne
Deakin
Lyne
Chanter
Wise
Lyn
Trenwith
Market Quotations From Perth and Adelaide
The Produce Markets report from Perth dated May 26 lists latest quotations for grain and produce. Wheat and chaff prices vary with ranges shown in pounds and shillings, while Melbourne prices are noted as Se Ideonte, 1 to 24, with Adelaide showing no change in values.
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Perth
Melbourne
Adelaide
Road rate levy approved by Geraldton Roads Board
The Geraldton Roads Board resolved on May 15 1969 to levy general rate of one penny in the pound on all rateable property, based on unimproved capital value under the Roads Act. James Kidd, Secretary. Meeting at Walkaway Hotel Saturday at 8 pm to form a football club for all ages.
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Otice Ihereby
James €, Kidd
H S MacKenzie
Intentates
Masonic Mall
Geraldton
Broken
Uubrokep U. & MacKenzie
Walkaway
Bpim
Deakin and Cook form Deakin Cook Party leadership
Yesterday fusion between Neakin Cook and party leaders was agreed in principle. Today the party decided on rendervhips and endorsed Mr Joseph Cook while Mr Deakin was named leader, with the group adopting the Deakin Cook Party name.
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NRW
Joseph Cook
Deakin
Tad
Reid
Cook
Bruce Smith
Deakin Cook Party
Counting the Votes and an Accident at Nannine
The report outlines voting alignments with Labour and North Government factions, noting Mr. Fowler and Lyne linked to Labour. It also records a Friday night accident at Nannine where McGillivery injured his knee while riding a bullock at Skuthorp's show and was taken to hospital with severity suspected.
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Nannine
Mgillivery
Skuthorp
McGillivery
Preamnt
Ren ‘Tay
Results Of The Tour Matches And Curiosities
Results show Australia defeating Nottingham by margins totaling 699 for a wickets and 4 and 9 wicks with 6 June marks in Notts. Surprising notes include a draw with Oxford and a light exchange with M C C. A stray quoted exchange hints at domestic disputes and a wife’s admonition about remarriage.
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Nottingham
Notts
Australia
Northampton
Tralia
Viran
Expex
Kesex
Wickess
Surrey
Tost
M.C.C
MCC
Osford
S Wickete
Oxford
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Etruph
West Australia
Quinlan
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Strick
Patreria
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A. Hepburn
G.F.A
Hoeardton
Dongarra News
LOG .Mu
Dramatic Ant Comedy Company
Pridget
Bardsty
Lowe Hartigan
Gilbert
Ransford
Sith
Harat Armstrong
Gregory
Ham
Lannceshire
Liverpool
Amant
Oval
South Wales
Cardiff
Bro
M.C.G
Keeex
Leytoe
Satake
Ageinet
T. Thornton
Earl Loudeeborough
Scaborough
Fagland
F. EB. Lacey
Edinkarryd
Scotland
South Wake
Federal Politics
Chuy Hwandicald Ani Birthday Cur
Derby Steel
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King’s Minor
Louviers A
Sir Martin
Minera
Tottenham Corner
Minera Ted
Louviers
Lane
Adverti
Andrew Jaher
Walkaway Footballers
TSS Bartlett
Cootnmier
Lovely
Care
Marine Terrace
Busitren
Garden Road
E. Lester
Grimms
Sandune Road
Enders
Dur- Incer-street
Joh Ureh
Ray
Harry M. Marwood
Neakin-Cook
Oliver’s Clothing Company
P. M. Steggall
Millar’s
Karri & Jarrah Co
Oswell
Iain Ee Agi
Iley’s Perfection Whisky
O.K. Tea
Golden Blend Ceylon Tea
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Little
Henry Wills and CO
Armstrong
Miss Wood
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Gerakiton
Cass Bros
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Mr. Potter
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Labor Party
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Nushend
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Stine Stapbord
Marie
Vian
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Gardner
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Royal Academy
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Avery Wedonday
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