The Geraldton Fire at Murchison Inn
Proceedings resumed in the Police Court with a coroner and jury into the Murchison Inn fire of May 2. Witnesses described room occupants and the spread of flames, noting missing remains later identified as male with pelvic bones, while experts debated whether all bones belonged to one body or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchison Inn
Raymond Gee
A. Kent
Kealey
Berg ‘Thomas
John Ainsworth
Fred Hart
Hill
Edmwuds
Edmonds
Witness
Rome
Orwatation
Greman
No 9
Peter Carson
Carlsad
Nnt
Sergt. Thomas
Sergi
Thomas Ar
Hemsted
Hungerford
Thomas
Wilnesn
Eaid
Remains Case Probed by Coroner and Doctors
The inquiry reviewed bones found May 7 near the Merchison Inn. Experts described vertebrae and pelvic bones, indicating a male of about 5 feet 2 inches with no clear evidence of a second body. Witnesses, including nurses and inspectors, recounted the discovery, heat exposure, and a missing sacrum while noting the steamer fire and investigation timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchisom
Tim
Inman Yeaisind
Hungerford
Agricultural science bulletin highlights soil study impact
The Bulletin 83 from the U S Bureau of Soils emphasizes soil diversity and the need to combine field and laboratory research for crop improvement. It notes that soil properties determine cultivation potential and that field observations anchor laboratory conclusions. A prospecting leader, Mr F E Barbat, reports a thousand mile trek north of Wiluna with his party, aiming to invest in mining ventures if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Soily
United States
Department
Acheck Uupém
F. E Barbat
Meckatharra
Wiluna
Cus
Queensland
Barhat
Anid
Meskatharra
New Zealand rider Skipwith on Australian racing
New Zealand sporting writer Mr Skipwith analyzes racing in Australia with focus on Randwick. He notes less outlaw behavior than in New Zealand, praises Australian stewards like McMahon for curbing abuses, and argues for education of unruly horses and riders while warning against careless riding and unfair tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austalia
Owever
Randwick
New Zealand
Skipwith
Crider
Taim Andi
Australia
Careseas
New Zealand Jockeya
Skipwith Haseen
Mc McMahon
Dominion
Eld
Beim
Manby
Tall
Cory
Sydney
Public notices seek correspondents and timely deliveries
Public notices invite correspondents in all centers and urge prompt news delivery. Advertisers are asked to note changes to agreements with deadlines for weekly fees, with subscriptions and rates outlined by Constantine & Gardner, proprietors, at Talqpbans 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byi Uslesee
Tf Res
Pubic Bolles
Proms
Yortion
Commonwealth
Trance
Constantine & Gardner
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Harles Hormann
Geraldton
Northampton
London & Lancashire Instance Co
Cyclons Fence Co
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Marine Terrace
Larke's
Freemason's
Morphinou
Tari —Weohlsy
Aliahla
Tone Catared
Eastern Road
Garaldton
F. W. Warwicker
Gerald von
Telephone
F. & R. Ward
Elwes Street
Bishop's Palace
Tattersall’s Billiard Saloon
Geo. Laing
Air_Bess
Piper
Bala
Jack Payne
A. J. Withers & CO
Deralston Plumbing Works
Durlacher Street
Oppmile Fres ‘Masons
Wola
W. Marsh
Ioe Oeaerteen
Toll Informa
Edward Pope 4 Co
Fowlie
London
GEO. Fowlie & Co
Esplanade
Bede
Heal
Geo
Elliss
J. G. Clarke
EG. Werratt
Nancy
Murchison
Nora Weat
George Clarke
Branat
Armstrong
Geraldten
Aletucdon Oumestane
Ficorinn Rotoreni
Ionime
Lowe
Hughes
Eleanortreet
Lows
Uney
N. Carken
Peter Carlson
Marchiiou Tis
Alderman
BR. H. Hemsted
A. B Muir Macmerran
Nathan
Sewaa
Cain
D. Green
Gersidvon
Pater Cain
Pathologiat
American Researches
Olthar
Jiges
Yielding & CO
LEM
E. A
Agel
Fk Marine
Workers’ Fiea
Geraldton Land, Investment, & Building Co
Anna Bank
General Commission
Manchester Assurance Coy
Gardner Bes
Perth
Lael
Wankes
Superioy
Grad
Dea Puerta Ee
Burie Ste
Turner Oalbhteg Gran
Kta Aly Ic
Stemles
Lotis
Stuarts
Dart’ Imperial
Gran
Newmans Early
Coreen
Asia
Ant Berthantes
Geraldton Land, Investment, and Building Company
Tel
International Harvester Company of Australia
Motor Signet
Todas
Sue Tr Seppelt & U
Pelifiela
Ay Coat
Elmont
Perrier
Joust & Oe
GLOBE
Orup
Hayatanks
Fesciog
Lees
Pe Metters
LYD
Western Australia
Purser
Mesers
Richard Purser & Co
S. Duwsett & Sem
Jnat
A. T. Davies
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Staneek
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