Racing notes and club talks from Western Australia
Weathered reports from Kanowna racing meet and Sparran case club talks dominate the column. Mentions W.A. Club deliberations on Bollard nominations, Broadlands Stud sale bidders Derlot and McDonald, Mackay, Kiic disqualification appeals, Handown Park suspensions, and Kanowna Cup rider Stapleton. Also notes King’s gift to trainer Marsh and Buckshot references in breeding history.
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Terlinga
A.T
Bollard
A. Miller
Broadlands Stud
Victoria
E. F. Derlot
Repent
Stella
R. McDonald
P. Mackay
E. McKeon
Q. J. Barr
W. Raceon
Handown Park
Stapleton
Mariner
W. Andrews
Newmarket
R. Marsh
Siajaty
Gu Loring Receste
Marsh
Win Majedy
Marah
Buckshot
Pella
Landing of Camels at Port Hedland
Reports of camel importation into Port Hedland spur alarm in Perth. Federal authorities ban all stock imports from West Australia to the East, crippling hides, skins, and related trade. Kangaroo skins and shipments face refusal, impacting two local tanneries and jobs.
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Port Hed
Qeralton
Perth
West Australia
Goodisson
Messrs. Hormann
Sydney
Esare Dalget & Co
Faulkner
Adelaide 8. Co
New rifle range opening at Maninga Marley draws shooters
On Sunday the Maninga Marley rifle range opened drawing many Black Range and Sandston shooters. J Smith won a five sweep with 63 and a 7 handicap, while Constable C McArthur threatened with 62 from 70. McArthur earned the gold medal for the highest rifle score. Spectators and contestants enjoyed a fine day. The Methodist Sunday School plans its first outing on the 11th. The district football scene nears end with Black Range likely premiers, while a State Mining Engineer visit may shift fortunes.
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Maninga Marley
Black Range
Methodist Sunday School
Black Range Rangers
Meekatharra Jottings On Mines and Town Growth
Mr Doolette of Mr Magnet visits the district and may take optioning over a group of principal mines as owners name a high asking figure. Amalgamated operations could employ hundreds and boost Mt to a major gold producing area. Buildings rise with new shop by H J Eves and a Nannine bootmaker, plus additions at Nomatt store. Calls for a new post office to replace the dog kennel and notes on poor police court quarters. The district, advancing, has produced £43,000 in gold in the first seven months.
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Nannine
Hich Hey
Ae E Il Atore
PF. T. Bridge
Geraldton
Anil Feseiplen
Abbotta
Azn Rik
S.P.C.A
Cart before the Horse in Municipal Spending
A citizen lampoons town government for favoring a popular tradesman in appointing a mayor and for purchasing a city cart. He claims a son built the cart, hired to the council at six a week, then bought for £20. He warns against overpaying public assets and urges competitive bidding for all municipal needs.
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Moat
Tom
Harry
Grocers' and Fruiterers' Bags and Supplies Move
Wholesale and retail providers of paper bags wrapping greaseproof cords and related items transfer operations to Constantine and Gardner. The move consolidates supply lines for grocers and fruit retailers, aiming to streamline distribution and inventory across local markets.
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Constantine and Gardner
Prim
Departure of Sergt Connor at Presbyterian Church farewell
A farewell gathering at the Presbyterian Church honored Sergeant Connor his wife and daughter. Rev W Floyd Shannon presided with Major Buchanan present. Musical items by performers including Mr Preaton Miss Waddell Bandmaster Piper and others. Gifts included a silver afternoon teakettle a silver purse and a bound Bible.
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Presbyterian Church
Sergeant Connor
W. Floyd Shannon
Major Buchanan
Preaton
Misa Waddell
Piper
M'Millen
Misa Connor
Mr. Shannon
Women’s Church Aid Society
Expressions In Court Echo DA Office Farewell
In Geraldton on Wednesday last the Local Court heard praise for Sergeant Connor as bailiff and court advocate. Mr. Mills and Mr. Walter voiced appreciation for his diligent service and shared regret at his departure, with promises of a fitting successor.
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Wilson
Connor
A. T. Mills
Sergea
W. A. G. Walter
B.M
Geraldton
Telegraphic Brevities Riot Tensions In Vancouver Chinatown
Serious anti-Japanese riots erupt in Vancouver with 8000 rioters, mobs attack Japanese shops and Chinatown. Police and armed residents restore order in minutes. Canada vows reparations. labour leaders blamed. British and Canadian officials condemn the violence.
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Vancouver
Singer's Geraldton representative finds gold ingot
Mee J M Young riding between houses at Macnet this week on business picked up a pure gold ingot weighing 202 14 dwt valued at over £8. He calls the find a satisfactory day's work.
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Mee
J. M. Young
Singer
Geraldton
Hous
Macnet
Buainese
Ratepayer critiques council horse purchase plan
A letter from a ratepayer challenges the Municipal Council over buying a horse for £40. He argues the market value is about half and suggests a public sale to ensure fair pricing, urging transparent bidding and avoiding “hole-and-corner” deals. He supports needed purchases but seeks value for taxpayers.
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Salh
Kalgoorlie Town Hall Tender Let For New Building
Tenders have been let for the erection of a new town hall at Kalgoorlie costing 12296 pounds. De Kitchilan charged with the Waroona murder has been remanded to Pinjarrah. Piesse of Katanning shipped 1540 tons of wheat for South Africa aboard the Gowanburn from Albany. The trial of Mrs Jardine for alleged conspiracy continues in Perth before Justice Burnside.
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Kalgoorlie
de Kitchilan
Waroona
Beeat
Pinjarrah
Messrs
Piesse
Katanning
South Africa
S.s. Gowanburn
Albany
Jardine
Perth
Burnside
Amazons of Dahomey: Final Defeat of Royal Guard
The Dahomey Amazons, an all-female force aged eighteen to twenty five, were formed from wives and other women deemed unruly. They trained from childhood, wielded swords axes and guns, and endured pain unflinchingly. They guarded King Behanzin and fought better than male troops against the French.
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Dahomey
Behanzin
Amazon Corps
Dahomey van Behanzin
Elven carnation dyeing craze in Germany sports vivid blooms
An article notes a German fashion for dyed flowers, especially white lilies and pink carnations. Flowers are cut before full maturity and placed in water with aniline dyes. The pigment travels through the stem’s vessels, coloring petals in hours with greens or reds for veined effects.
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British Empire
Germany
London
Poe Pictures to frame and sell framing services
Local printers Constantine and Gardner advertise framing options with reasonable prices, inviting customers to select Poe Pictures for framing work.
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Poe
Manshin
Constantine and Gardner, Printera
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Kanowna
W.A. Club
Sparran
West Australan
Port Hedland
Nonngarra News
Meekatharra
Sergt
Chinatown
Japan
San Francisco
Canada
House of Commons
Earl Grey
Edward
Mulsi Hard
Fort Agadir
Panama Canal
Newfoundland
Great Britain
America
Dr. Wilberforce
Chichester
Countess Tarnowska
Count Kamarowski
Goold
Monte Carlo
King
The
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