The Cocos Keeling Islands and the King of Cocos tale
A fragmented relic recounts the Cocos Keeling Islands tying to the German war and the Clunies Bone lineage. It details George Rous as a hereditary ruler, the islands’ formation as coral atolls, and a lingering saga of gnosis, ancestry, and daring on an ancient colonial stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocos-Keeling Islands
William Keel
Northern Atoll
Orkneys
John George Rous
Solo
Cocos
Clarice-Roea
Twan
Pele
Methods of Warfare From an English Officer
An English officer compares infantry styles of France and Germany, noting cohesion gaps in French lines and the German discipline. He discusses European warfare emphasis, training for massed attack, and evolving drill. The piece then moves to British destroyers, submarine capability, and Russia's potential resources in Galicia. It ends with a wartime aviation verse praising the aviator and Woods Peppermints.
Wheat seizures and police cases mark busy port period
Grain and Fodder Board seized about 100000 bags of wheat sold to merchants at Port Adelaide. Police presented oak bookcases with an inscription to ex-City Police Court magistrate A Roe. A marriage is announced between Croker of Tamany boss fame and Beulah Edmondson. Nelson MP Wilmott speaks at Bridgetown on party aims to aid, not oppose government. Financials show November revenue £369,225, expenditure £453,378 18. Deficit for five months £837,570. Suburban councils urge Municipalities Act amendment for Perth growth. Cabinet approves bill in coming session. National Union of Railwaymen push for 5s raise amid war costs. Court cases involve Jack Simunovich and others over gold ore. Lord Alfred Douglas libel case jury disagrees. German flag at Queens Hall stirs interest. Mine accident at Menzies mine battery claims life of George Nestler. WOA reports police success in stamping out illicit liquor traffic. Kurrawang area beer carts gone. danger to be resolved.
Judgment in Enright v Murdoch on Southern Brook farm case
The Acting Chief Justice delivered judgment in the Supreme Court finding no reliable evidence of irregular entry or illegal sale by Sarah Murdoch. The court found the crop proceeds covered by the bill of sale and the land sale advertisements insufficient but not indicative of bad faith. Judgment was for the defendant with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Enright
Southern Brook
Sarah Murdoch
Subiaco
Supreme Court
Fatality near Bruce Rock in scrub accident at age 38
Anton Fuschbichler aged 38 died two miles from Bruce Rock on Saturday after his foot was caught in equipment and he fell onto horse chains. He left home with a team for scrub tolling, was missing at noon, and found dead with head injuries and near severed foot, prompting a local constable’s investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Rock
Anton Fuschbichler
Fuschbichler
Bowls Roundup Sets Stage for Trophies Sharp Progress
In the bowls competition, progress continues as contenders push toward the trophy forfeited by James Foley and JT. Hallett. Second round results show Joe Morrell and Foreman toppling Golding and Jarvin, while Malone and Willising defeated Rooke and Harness 2-0. Anderson and Broomball beat Monger and Kennedy, and Monger and Donovan defeated Balmeades and Garecia 21-18. Harnett singles saw Foreuinn beat Goring 21-1. Third round sees Admeades versus Potter with Admeades leading 21-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Morrell
Foreman
Boat Golding
Jarvin
Wv Malone
Willising
Anderson
Broomball
Wi Monger
Kennedy
HH E
Monger
Donovan
Balmeades
Garecia
Say
Harnett
Foreuinn
Goring
Potter
Jan
Wesley Defeats St John’s In Home Tennis Meet
On their court last Saturday Wesley defeated St John’s six sets to two. Best singles match saw Rev Marshall beat Byfield 6-4. Singles results included Cock 6-2 Throssell, Marshall 1-6 Byfield, Morrell 6-3 Sinclair, Crellin 6-2 Burke. Doubles Morrell Byfield 6-? over Marshall Sachair, Throssel Burke. Crellin Cock lost 5-6 to Marshall Sinclair, then beat Throssell Burke 6-2. Final: Wesley 6 sets 46 games, St John’s 2 sets 45 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Wesley
Rev. Marshall
Byfield
Throssell
Marshall
Morrell
Sinclair
Crellin
Burke
Revs
Sachair
Throssel
Westey
St. John's
May Reserve and Wesley Clubs Face Off on May Reserve Courts
Saturday afternoon the May Reserve and Wesley clubs meet on the May Reserve courts. The May Reserve team includes Richardson, Kidson, Middleton, and Stables for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Reserve
Wesley
Richardson, Kidson, Middleton
Stables
Baker's Hill Social Gathering for Belief Relief Funds
A social and dance at Baker's Hill Hall organized by Jas G. Young Frank Evans and Throman C. Thompson drew a crowded crowd from Perth Claremont Waroora and Clackline. The program featured singing recitations and duets with Miss V Ryan Mrs C Thompson and Mr M Davies among performers. Proceeds totaling 1777 were raised for Patriotic and Belgian relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas G. Young
Frank Evans
Throman C. Thompson
Baker's Hill Hall
S. MacWhirter
F. Evans
Miss Brooks
A. Thompson
Claremont
V. Ryan
Br Thompson
Old England
M. Davies
Graham Young
A. H. Smith
Sims
Australia
C. Thompson
Perth
Wootovloo
Clackime
Siner
Nurses for the Front: Northam Bids Farewell
In Northam Hospital on Wednesday two staff nurses, Nurse Doyle and Nurse Vynne, were honored before sailing for Europe to aid wounded soldiers. Sir Jamies Mitchell presented gold wristlet watches funded by a shilling appeal, stressing British duty to fighters and the nurses’ voluntary, costly departure. The Mayor and Dr. Rockett praised the nurses’ courage and promised they’d be missed at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies Mitchell
Northam Hospital
Mr. Mitchell
Doyle
Vynne
Europe
Adis
Benson
Rockett
Northam
Agphinse
Dovie
Dunne
Lee
Great Ocean
Naira
Toda
Dr. Rockett
Belle
Air Mitchell
Mr Bernard
Bellum
J. Sibbald
St. Sol Amenance Association
Frost
Carleton
Secood
Ampial
Harel Hadieill
Dally Ruignee
Nirsea Mortie Ain Danme
Social an dance at Gunderdin raises funds for Bel gian distress
In Gunderdin a large social dance night boosted by local talent and guests covered costs for the Beltvium Distress Fund. Performers Mr Dight Mrs Ewers Mrs Bennie and Miss Rees entertained with songs and recitations, with Mr G W McKie commanding and Miss Wilkins guiding musicians. Auctions and a Bel gian flag sale added to proceeds, plus generous poultry, produce and sheep donations. Final tally around £6 1s plus substantial estimates of community support amid harvest and district conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundersin
Ald
Beltvium Distress Fund
Dight
June
Ewers
Gliddes
W. Stewart
Bennie
Porter
Wilkins
Piamy
R. Wikins
A.E. Janner
Watson
G. W. McKie
Cunderdin
Walter Stone
Stone
Lestrex Caninc
Roads Board
Chittren's Hacking Cough at Night
A historic health notice discusses Chittren's Hacking Cough at Night and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure offered on January 6 for bronchial issues. The item reflects period home remedy advertising and medical claim language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittren
Woods
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walker’s Book Store
Toyland
War Budget
Story
France
Garany
Tomlalling
Febaco
Vigare
The
Fron
Enemty
London Authority
Adror
Hina
John Jellicoe
Russia
Galicia
Bokhus
Velitchko
Plok
Khrj Firgolay
Meukiv
Berg
Port Adelaide
Metropolitian
A. Roe
Magisrate
Mr. Croker
Tammany
Wilmott
Country Party
Nelson
Bridgetown
Walker
Angwin
Greater
National Union of Railwaymen of London
Austrian
Jack Simunovich
Jack Mastich
Frank Zolenovich
Boulder
Lord Alfred Douglas
Ross
Oscar Wilde
Rabaul
German New Guinea
Queens Hall
Menzies Consulislated
George David James Nestler
Goldfields
WOA
O'Hallora
Inchar
East Cool
Kurrawang
Southern Brook Case
Enright
Murdoch
Jack Cody
Tatte
Dowerth
Hobart
A. J. Cestiedine
Northam Club
James Foley
JT. Hallett
Wesley v
Baker’s Hill
the Patriotic Funds
Northam Volunteers
Gunderdin
Social
Meckering Roads Board
Whchh
Hitte
Taree
Western Australian Bank
Town Hall
Hafield
Heal Imanter
Little’s Phenyle
Wenceorury
Thossel, Son and Stewart
Fitzgerald Street
Post Office
Harry Hyde
Mr. Sendy
Peel Terrace
Swan
STOUT
Louis Dreyfus, &C
Itheir
Rotherham Watch
Sqoe
Reviess
Vincent Ton
Teresesamgaver
Stewart Dawson
Hay ST. Pelta Wedtsaree
Sydney
Brisbane
New Zealand
Lerten
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