Public life celebration for Sir John Forrest proposed
A provisional committee led by Perth Mayor Frank Wilson plans a December 18 tribute to Sir John Forrest, aiming for a nationwide public memory. The plan gathers state Mayors and roads board chairs, with a Perth Town Hall meeting to include municipal bodies and societies. Letters have been sent to Mayors and chairmen to join the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toba Forrest
Pash
F. Nicholson
T. Seadduin
Chris
W.R. Blakemore
Mature
T. Rotem
R. A. Vinent
Calobnich
Ani Emity
John Forcent
Tia Wervier
Ule
Plas
Ticie Anand
Sir Sohn
John
Australia
Commonwealth
Empire
John Forroe
Peeth
Roads Board
Perth
Thy
Reantor
Frank Wilson
ES. Willmott
Path Town Hall
Provisions
Tr Tin
National
Fonda
Ben Atlin
Mk Re
Wounds and War Tales From Gallipoli Diary
Lance Corporal D F M'Twod of the New South Wales Battalion letters from Gallipoli recounts a cheek wound, eye injury, finger knuckle loss, and a forearm wound. He describes hospital plans, a convalescent ship, and a passing destroyer cheering soldiers as they head to care and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
D. F. M'Twod
N.S.W
Sydney
Honolulu
Sam
Ana
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Colds
A brief note touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for colds. The item mentions testing or use by readers and suggests a simple domestic treatment, typical of early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Northam Ramblers draw with Jennacubbine in wet clash
Northam Ramblers and visitors Jennacubbine faced heavy rain conditions at West Northam producing a lively but slippery match. J Lockyer and Carr anchored the Ramblers for good spells while Jennacubbine seized key chances to win 50 to 33 as Brindal and Fraser stood out for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Northam
Ramblers
Fone
Dally
Laceby
Tivech
Hugh
Visitura
Northam
J. Lockyer
Carr
Smith Bros
Fraser
Gol
Brady
Davin
Paine
Holland
Downey
Healy
Heyman
Mane Loney
Murphy
Jennacubbine
Jenmcubbine
Fennacubbine
Australia Day meeting and school concert at Mechanic's Institute
A public Australia Day meeting in Goomalling, led by J Bowen, raised funds with subscriptions totaling about £7 and several £5 donations. a junior committee was formed to manage the event. Later, Vearty Road School staged a concert at the Mechanics Institute with Miss Wilton as teacher, featuring songs and choruses, followed by dances and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sautay Altenogn
Ure Mechanics’ Institute
Goomalling
Me. J. Bowen
Albererty
Tnd
Vearty Road
Mechanica’ Institute
Miss Wilton
Cueen
Seatons
Phyllis Wilsdon
Millie Madoc
Anna Eaton
Edus French
Marjory French
Ivy Dudley
Tom
Tek
Bob
E. French
H. Eston
R. Powell
H. Eaton
C. Drabble
A. Plaisted
J. Gorman
MLC
Value of Fortresses and Modern Defenses
A Paris correspondent argues fortifications lost prestige after Liege Namur Antwerp Mehunengy fell. Belgian and French forts were dated and crushed by artillery with no reply. Yet Verden, Tool, Epis, Carl Belfuet show modern entrenched camps resisting heavy German fire and infantry assaults. Modern guns now extend range from 13 000 to 14 000 yards.
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Paris
Liege
Namur
Antwerp
Meuhengy
Verden
Tool
Epis
Carl Belfuet
Geman Infantey
London Laughs At Deutschland Censor War Allegory
London dispatch describes Herr Schiff, editor of the Freie Bl tter, evading censorship by fabricating a sensational railway disaster report. The piece likens a deranged engine driver to the German Emperor, a biting allegory that captures wartime satire and the censor’s clampdown.
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London
Th K
Algoorlie
Heer
Ove Sehiff
Friere
Germany
Herr Schiff
United States
Omy
South America
Mexi
China
Herr Schift
Germain
Flere Schiff
Stallion Certification Proposal At NSW Royal Ag Society
A NSW Royal Agricultural Society meeting considers a stallion certification plan drafted by the Chief Stock Inspector. It proposes barring uncertified stallions from stud duties, with penalties for noncompliance and a six month window for owner compliance. The council adopts the committee’s recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agvi
Yuliwel Society of
New South Wales
N.S.W
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Widely Praised
An old testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache. A woman recounts severe illness, bed rest, and relief after using the pills, urging others to obtain the Foster Milburn Co. remedy. The ad notes price and availability, and mentions electric brushes for hair care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidmeys
Dean
Albany
Doan
Goldfields Newmarket Handicap Listing At Gollfiede Carnival
The weights for the Goldfields Newmarket Handicap at the Gollfiede carnival list horses including High-Rock Beverage Greene Analy Golden Meat Rosexist Kelowna Venetian King Kopeck Irish Duck Highgate Lond Trenville Eileen More Tegend Volumen Fantaire Roble Voltone Western Knight Maxims Golden Orb Miss Fides Geminate Phyllodoce and more. The Great Western Steeple race for about two and a half miles features Dabui Ullie Be and Royal Vise with entries like Ocean Voliinen and Volto cate listed among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetil Sos Sane
Dubai
Greene
Highgate
Lond Trenville
Eileen More Tegend
Volumen Fantaire
Roble
Voltone
Dabui
Kato
Wreton Kinigiit
Mary Co
Dalgetys & Co Market Report on weekly sheepskins and hides
Dalgetys and Co report a weekly sale at Wool and Produce Exchange Dalgety Buildings Freemans on Friday. Sheepskins and hides offered with prices mostly steady to firm for sound and crossbred wools. Merino super fine and crossbred full wools quoted 74d to 84d with other lines at lower rates. Hides submitted at auction with prices maintained though buyers cautious. Mention of a cough remedy ad at end.
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Dalgety and Cos
Wool and Produce Exchange
Dalgety
Fremaare
Uty
Sit
Melly
Aleady
Raves
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Tubilee
THE
Northam Association
Ramblers v. Jennacubbine
Federals
Sennacubbine
Jennacubbine Vy. Red
Angnat
Jtennacubbine
Ramblerny
Fonerals
Jennacubbine Y. Ramblers
Australia Day
Selina
Susie
Sadie
Chin Nye
Tim Harwett
Boulder
Girton
Aug
Great Western Steeple
Mia Wednaslay
Auenat
Malgosrlie
Ron
Ireland
High Rock
Kwasinl
Joorl Flavus
Greencap
Artesian Aa
Cocatea
la George
Maor Lad High
Crown Thistle
Artesian
Renate
la George Lucky Beggar
Greencayt - Kwawind Kahewir Moontad
Mixtien
Crown ‘Thistle Aanlynin
Royal Vixen Volumen
Minovee
Mary Shelbourne
Bombardier Rabb
Fort
Lord Parthian
Romulis
Muriell
Ty Malda
Tramholy
Sir Rhubarly
Furpagtia
Mozart
Waxene
Spaxrwood
Coralie
Ravel
Mosboy ' E Burgie
Cammba
Ramina
Mintons
Market Reports
Dalgety's & CO
Stewart Dawson & Go
Lrc
Hay Street
Melbourne
Buishane
New Zealand
Walker
Ledgers
Big Ben
America
Walker's Book Store
Tharnett, Tobacconist
W. G. Grave
Bon Marche
Styliah Tweeda
Brown
Triest
Coren
Gorham
Denny
Institute
Princes Buildings
William Street
George's Terrace
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