Shooting a Horse Incident Near Ctakurra Court Fines Man
In Geraldton police court, David Farquhar of U area was fined £2 with costs for ill treating and shooting a horse owned by Job George Young at Ctakurra on August 31. Detective A L M Wedd testified the neighbors had quarrelled over a swerving fence and a horse used for work. Farquhar admitted firing two shots from about 3000 yards with a thirty calibre rifle, the second shot hitting the animal and causing pain. The horse was later shot by Young. Farquhar claimed the horse cost him about £200 in two years and said his aim was to frighten the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ansell
David Farquhar
U Area
Gerakiton
Job George Young
Ctakurra
A. L M. Wedd
Geraldton
Theld
Wedd
Youn
Marauhar
Young
Rce
Farquhir
Pung
Hense
Farguine
Letective
Farquhar
The Sisters Liked Then Thindsome and Other Books
In a quaint humorous voice the piece surveys novels in a library setting. It notes Stephen Longstreet’s The Sisters Liked Then Thindsome with family crises and Mr Longstreet’s illustrations, plus mentions of Mitlais Culpin’s Mental Abnormality and other period titles in a historical romance and Victorian nostalgia context.
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Amwerica
Bhaners
Stephen Longstreet
Muumma
Fran
Longstreet
Tittchinson
Pew University Library
Mitlais Culpin
LD. Falcgs
Heidewell
Glorianna
Whitehill
Hie
Prawee
Utteh & Cowan
Tom
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Gives Protection against Influenza
A 19th century newspaper item touts Woods’ Peppermint Cure as a protective remedy against influenza. The short note asserts preventive powers and urges readers to use the product during flu season, reflecting era health marketing claims.
Appointment of State Governor James Mitchell Reaffirmed
Sir James Mitchell remains Governor of Western Australia after widespread approval of his fifteen years as Lieutenant-Governor. Born in Bunbury, Mitchell has long served WA with a career spanning agriculture, railways, water supply, and immigration. His reappointment, praised across political lines, follows a record of public service and a life of weekly public engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avloe
James Mitchell
Western Australia
Wttice
James
Lord Forrst
Prewier
Cgiler
Sir James
Pelea
Onshrong
Ming
Berlin Zone Talks Struggle Over Blockade and Finance
Berlin reports describe tense sessions among Western powers and the Soviet Union on blockade and monetary issues. Observers note limited progress as advisers push for concrete steps while talks face continued disagreements and procedural delays.
Radio Theatre Talkies Current Attractions Review
A fragmented survey of upcoming film and stage offerings featuring Vien Fofieset and Allyson in lead roles, with Monty Wandley and Eve Arden among cast. Notes on Sinbad the Sailor and other screen favorites, plus previews of Vera Ralston and Antony Quinn performances and a general sense of 1940s cinema theater programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vien Fofieset
Dive Allyson
Denis Morea
Bor” Uh Thay Haney Tfanty
Alesis Stich
Monty Wandley Aid Fants Wyttkateh
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Penguin
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Perth and Kalgoorlie
Geral
Kritay
Macrobertson-Miller Aviation Co, Ltd
Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Ltd
Tel 178
Police Court
Sir James Mitchell
Berlin
Cussieret
Jae
Ie Huestor
Adotuens
Notien
Rathus
Germany
Gillichats Decline
Cy Eevests
Tue
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Radio Theatre Talkies
Doren
Gaant Stummne Eist Hale Aire Cherywnt
Mexis Savin
Fenerorin
Monty Woolley
Ghnny Siratus
Jay Wynn
Eve Arden
Carlos Hamleen
Tainah Wont
Mary Marta
Uae
Pyelight
Joser Cole Barter
Yale University
Charles Meaty
William Busy
Ababy
Vilinh
Asay Flaten
Tesuma
Porter
Thurstay
Nori Sea
Navy
Vera Ralston
Hare
Sitiaen
Sinbad the Sailor
Taye
Tully Wowl
Donztis Fairbanks
Sint
Willer Slezak
Wii Inoks
Fli
Antony Quinn
Ariel
George Tuhlas
Sinko
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Tang
Sheldon Faanard
Mathrenn
Heteitlie Wisebennes
Priae “Lauies
Apierien
Stiihve Jones
Siikers
Brit
Sylar
Cass Dyney
Dulc
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Electrolux
Ree Zeer
al, Arents Young Motors Ery, Ltd
Gerabtinnel
Ohoar
Cologne
Wss
Marine Terrace Pharmacy
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