Wounding of Michael Darcy in Birrigurra shooting affray
Telegrams from Melbourne report a shooting affray at Birrigurra on Sunilo leaving young Michael Darcy wounded. Police enquiries unfold as Darcy is treated. authorities assess the injuries and possible marks on his throat amid conflicting statements from Anthony Darcy and others.
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Melbourne
Birrigurra
Sunilo
Michael Darcy
Darcy
Anthony Darcy
Derry
Een
Savings Banks report shows capital flow from WA to East
The West Australian savings bank report notes a large capital transfer to the Eastern States totaling £125,217 for the year, with £33,000 flowing into WA. The Penny Savings Bank for schoolchildren paid 1,305 to youthful depositors, about 10d per depositor. Government Savings Bank total deposits for the year exceed two million pounds. The Padbury will case appeal to the High Court concluded with judgment reversing the State Full Court, costs to be paid from the estate.
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Perth
Inteentate
West Australia
WAL
Thi
Padbury
High Court
The Kurrawang Cutters Strike Continues After Ballot
Firewood trouble at Kurrawang remains unsettled as workers roll up and ballot, deciding to remain out on strike. Company says it can operate without rombippers.
Seven Dead Natives Near Laverton Mine
Commissioner of Police reports a brief message from Jusector Duscan of Monties about Campbell Shaw, manager of the La H Mine near Laverton. Two mutilated native bodies found about a quarter mile from the mine. deaths inferred to be about a week old. Inspector Duncan heads to Laverton to investigate.
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Hax
Duscan
Monties
Campbell Shaw
la H
Laverton
Ween Naliver
Shaw
Duncan
Female inmate escapes Roosevelt Lockup in morning
Marrit Graham, awaiting sentence for attempted abduction, escaped this morning after leaving her cell with the door open. She moved down corridors and stairs, slipping into nearby trees, as staff pursued the break.
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Marrit Graham
Roosirest
NSW Coroner Opens Inquiry into Ruth Lee Death
Sydney November first Coroner holds inquest into the death of Ruth Lee aged nineteen after she took powder to cure neuralgia. The powder bought at Thomas Kirk chemist shop. his wife Mary and son John jailed on charges of causing death. Evidence shows the mother asked for car ache remedy and ordered preparation, a bottle containing strychnine was found. emetic given, coroner returns verdict that Ruth Lee died from strychnine poisoning.
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Sydney
Torday
Ruth Lee
Mars
Thos. Kirk
Mary Kirk
John Kirk
Miss Lee
Bud
Bye
Imbel
Uriel
E Womim
Uiston
Buh Lee
Lightning claims life as storm hits Armidale district
A man was killed by lightning near Ward's Mintelw in Armidale. several others escaped with injuries or near misses. Alexandee Campbell was struck while erecting thunderstorm gear and melted into solder, while William Williamson, about thirty yards away, was knocked unconscious. Two boys unrolling wire were affected. one wore scorched clothing and another remained exposed for a time. Fence posts were split and the turf torn up.
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Ward's Mintelw
Armidale
Alexandee Campbell
Nasied Williamson
Desperate Prisoner Sentenced in Wellington Riot
William Lek ord McLegs was sentenced to twenty imprisonment for attempting to murder police constable John Mather at Ruckland. A frenzied scene followed the sentence as officers struggled to restrain and escort the prisoner to his cell amid a riotous confrontation by the inmate and bystanders.
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Wellington
Ndv
Ruckland
William Lekord McLegs
John Mather
Cables and political notes from London and Engs
Nov 1 reports discuss penny a word cables at the Colonial Institute with Henton backing feasibility and Marconi imagining cheap wireless under subsidy. Nelson counters cable firms dismissing the notion as folly while Aveguith’s Guildhall remarks draw general approval but lack detail on two power standard. Lloyd George named Constable of Carparvon Castle and England's first female mayor reported.
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London
Henviker Henton
Colonial Institute
Marconi
Nelson
Lloyd George
Carparvon Castle
German and Germanic debate sparks vast interest in Reich
In Toodon on November 11 a German discussion centered on Kaiser Wilhelm II remarks. Chancellor von Bülow gave a cautious explanation of the Kaiser’s statements while observers noted the debate and public interest across Germany.
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Toodon
Keise
Krines von Bulow
Geucherier
Outbreaks Spark Indignation in Northern India
In Bidial on November 11, officials report widespread anger over recent uprisings by natives. The authorities propose establishing a court of summary jurisdiction to handle the matter swiftly and restore order.
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Tondon
India
The Bulgarian Trouble in Europe Unrest Deepens
Servian officers urge King Peter to abdicate to unite the army amid mounting unrest. Turkey orders 300,000,000 cart ridges in Germany, signaling broader wartime strains as November turns.
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Lonsdon
Peter
Sim Andepirit
Turkey
Germany
Perth Cup and Railway Stakes nominations listed
Perth announces New Year Meeting nominations with thirty three for the Perth Cup and sixty six for the Railway Stakes as of November 12.
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W.a't.c. New Year Meeting
Perth
Railway
Little Mary Changes Hands At Local Sale
Mears Emanuel Dros and Phillips purchased the mare Little Mary from Mr HM Seam. The price paid has not been recorded. Little Mary will be shipped to Yendenook station immediately to be mated with the imported stallion Argonaut.
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Mears
Emanuel Dros
Phillips
Little Mary
Tha Peice
Han
Walkaway Races Set Amid Windy Afternoon
The Walkaway Twin Club hosted a pace meeting yesterday with better racing than prior meetings. A strong wind, harvesting delays, and good attendance by ladies marked the event. Percival dominated the Flying Handicap and November Handicap, with Bloodwood winning the Forced Handicap. The program featured a Military Band, a tea booth, and a lively crowd, including a special train from Geraklion.
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Walkaway Twin Club
Tbe Abellor
Geraklion
Spoi
H. K. Maley
Tr. A. L. Abbott
Measra
Ai Wallace
Jos. Jones
W. E. Criddie
J. M. Maley
Menlms
Kidd
A. J. Abbott
EL Tameratey
F. Chek
Clerk
Ecales
J. Tiervan
A. Meadowcroft
Gatah Jy
Weedarra
Mise Carkineer
Bed
Percival
Lemnos
Wight
Pontyry
Baredea
Bloodwood
J. G. Goves
Lennon
Mires
Meamrs
C. Jones
Wim May
Bower
Dyra
Walker
W. Flynn
Evolution plan ends with Bloodwood victory in tight finish
Betting showed Percival 2 to 1 favourite with Evolution 3 to 1 and Mayflower 4 to 1. Bloodwood led early and fought for the head, but Percival surged in the straight to win by two lengths from Bloodwood two and a half lengths clear of Mayflower. Time 1m 27 1-4s.
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Percival
Mayfereer
Evolution
Fehl Hein
Kingbolt
Mayflower
Kingtalt
Yowacie
Mayfioxer
Time
Imis
Teocs
Mr. S. Heddy
Weedarra
Lennon
W. Haslon
Hanlon
G. Pranster
G Prospettor
Tata
Dend Hen
Richmead
Markamss Am
Evens Werdarrs
Prospector
Carbineer- Se Plate
J. Mille
Projector
Weedarea
Miss Carbineer
Weederra
Mira Carbineer
Iudgs
J. Govec
F.C. Clinch
C. Jos
Wallear
Perival
Bloodwood
Ford
Pervival
Tye
Ploodwood
Walker
T Marksman
Prunster
Empire
Ham Tomy
Daly
Citer
Deakin Resignation Sparks Fisher To Form Government
The November 11 report notes Deakin's ministry resigning and Mr Fisher sent to assemble a new government. It lists probable ministers including Fisher as Prime Minister and Treasurer, Hughes as External Affairs, Pearce, McDonald, Batchelor, and others amid cabinet reshuffle uncertainties.
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Deakin
Fite Wat
Fisher
Altoranye
Hughes
External Affairs
Themes
Miniter
Howe Affairs
Senator Pearce
Miminher
Joe Defoner
McDonald
Customs
Batchelor
Ostmaster
Makon
Fowler
McGregoe
Tudor
Storey
Wr. Fisher
Ter
Prine
Geraldton Tailors Warn Of Cut-Rate Firms Undercutting Wages
A journeyman tailor with 30 years in the trade writes to warn Geraldton readers about a new local curtain firm offering tailored suits for 6d, accusing them of outsourcing work to Perth and depressing wages. He urges workers to rally for decent pay and notes the firm’s plan to move all production on site, despite a Fremantle branch existing for years. He cautions the public about slim margins and the impact on families.
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Geraldton
Aizakdion
J Am
Mworsen
Tocal
Firma
Perth
Fremantle
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Oliver
Care
Shamrack Hotel
UR Sale
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Ppar RD Lester
Ciumrdian
Ofc
Borwern Catholic Church
Sumlay
Pearle Bewarl
Hinardian ” Office
Armstrun
Atsle
Reity
Malloc Bros
King St
G. Rosam & Co
Lars W. He James
Edison
A.W. Dobbie & Co
Hobart
Stesow
Coratantine& Gardner
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Cass ‘Bros
Marine Terrace
JyconBoed
Floret Maslin
Miss Woou
Carson
Oliver’s Clothing Compas
Masonic Hall
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A. S. Kent
BP. M. Steggall
Marine
Terrace
Oswell’s
Frank Green & Co's
Durlacher
Telth
Clinch
Meer
B. Grimish
A. H. Mountain & CO
Axp Spirit
Ax6
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Case
Busy Bee Store
Simner
A. T. Davies
Draper
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Aarne
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W. Wineberg
Minch Shep
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