Prospector Talks and Market Struggles in Pilbara Debate
The article discusses prospectors in the Pilbara Goldfield and the rough economics of markets in Perth. It notes price distortions at Kerbstone Markets, with farmers and dealers selling produce cheaply while intermediaries take commissions. Labor vs capital debates surface, including remarks by The Worker editor favoring systemic change, and calls for moderation to avoid violence and unrest.
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Kerbstone
Earlige
Bes
Ander
Mane
Esplanade
Perth
Ts Certip
the Worker
Reeves
Griffithe Seeks East Province Seat In Nor tham Rally
Local notes report Mr Griffithe as a candidate for East Province with an open air meeting seen as a hearing. An inquiry into the Palace Theatre fire is set for today in Northam led by Detective Fraser. A weather report notes heavy showers and inadequate drainage warnings. Five deaths and two marriages are listed for April with Mrs Robins dying suddenly. A fatal accident near Wyassketohem involves a school inspector’s daughter. The Toodyay campaign opens with Mr Somers introducing candidate Griffithe, who is set to stand May 13 for continued service.
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Griffithe
Northam
Palace Theatre
Fraser
Ramor
Missioner of Star
J. A
Terial
Thig
Andor Viid Atrest
Houlahsu
Horthenton Wednantay
Fermoy Hospital
Gordon-street
Harry Griffisson
Satarday
Toodyay
Country Party
Enat Wince
W. Hemernley
Ti Ohsir
J Somers
Toodyay Road Board
Somers
East Province
Gameselay
Kimersley
Districts Association Football Unites Three Clubs
At a Tattersall hotel meeting York Federal and Railway Union clubs decided to form an association. A fixture schedule was discussed and approved though a triangular arrangement is not ideal. Matches will be played at Northam and York with byes, and Central Umpire selection will be delayed to let applicants prove themselves.
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York, Federal, and Railway Union
Tattersall’s
Tapas
Northam
York
Cash- Sh
Kidney Backache Cure Promoted By Testimony
A vintage advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache urinary disorders and kidney disease. It cites Mrs M W Hodgson of Morrell Street and Minow Vale praising relief after using the product, priced 2 shillings 9 pence, sold by Foster-McClellan Co 318 Murray Street Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Hodgson
Morrell Street
West Northam
Minow Vale
Dean
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Patterson and Patience in Western Australian Tennis Debate
The article discusses Pat from Woodie as an ideal player and criticizes a hippy disposition. It notes R. Gemmell's rising form and WA champion Gommell’s Australasian title, urging Western Australia to send him East to challenge top players. Patterson’s recent form slipped after travel, with Victoria’s 18 months ago marking superb tennis. Anon and Davin Cup prospects are highlighted, with hopes of a world champion title and a Davin Cup triumph.
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Pat
Kjtahenen
R. Gemmell
Australia van Nee
T W.A
Gommall
Patterson
Victoria
Brookes, Heath
O'Hara Wood
Three American Giants Brace Tall Ambitions in Mexico
The Geraldton Express notes three towering figures in the US and Mexico. John Greech, cowboy and scout, is over 7 feet tall. Des Moines native Jack Coyne stands 8 ft 1 in at 22, once the tallest American soldier. Johan Vason in Tijuana weighs over 35 stone and stands above sea level, famed as a race track enthusiast.
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Uncle Sam
Geraldton Express
John Greech
Jack Coyne
Des Moines
Iowa
Coyne
Mexico
Tijuana
Johan Vaason
Johan
Fat Stock Market at Midland Junction Falls to Mixed Tally
Auction report shows 7957 sheep 866 lambs 636 pigs and 65 cattle yarded at Midland Junction on Wednesday. Best prices listed for crossbred wethers ewes and various grades of lambs, bullocks, steers, and cows with weights and prices in shillings and pence.
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Midland Junction
Murchison
Fiona
First Australian cow surpasses 2000 gallons milk in 273 days
Friesian Woodcrest Johanna Tehee of Lyndholme Jones stud, bred in New Zealand, set a new Australian record with 20,801 lb milk in 273 days at 3.5 test, 850 lb butter. It surpassed Fairy of Kiama and Melba XI marks, aided by generous stall feeding and a three daily milking regime yielding about 30 quarts daily.
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Australia
Martha
Woodcrest
Johanna Tehee
Eric Biogd Jones
Lyndholme
Bandancan
Mr. Jones
New Zealand
Department of Agricultine
N.S.W
India
Wooterent
Johania Tehes
Latest Feminine Freak at Bourke Street Demonstration
A Melbourne constable investigated a crowd on Bourke Street near the General Post Office where a young woman displayed bare knees. She claimed to be an American tourist and compared Melbourne fashion to New York, showing a powder puff before the officer moved the crowd along.
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Bourke Street
Melbourne
General Post
New York City
United States of America
Argentine Expedition Seeks Monster in Patagonia Rivers
Buenos Ayres correspondent Galli reports an expedition led by engineer Frera from the Department of Agriculture to Patagonia’s Santa Cruz region. The party, carrying motor wagons with provisions, aims to capture and bring specimens to Buenos Aires if successful. The monster, described as a large four-legged marine reptile with a long neck and crocodile body, was allegedly sighted near the Niequen lake area, with notes of strange noises from settlers. It is linked to earlier 1890 sightings by the territory governor and Senor Lista.
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Buenos Ayren
Galli
Reval Gardens
Chubut
Patagonia
Senor Frera
Department of Agriculture
Apecimens
Buena Ayres
Onelli
Con
Santa Crus
Govenor
Senor Lista
Tee Hanes
Nequen
Argentina
Clerical Critique of Professionalism Hurts Sport and Character
The Rev F P H Gillingham denounces professionalism in sport as ruinous to livelihoods and values. He cites football’s boards and player trades, noting players sold for large sums and limited weekly play, with careers ending around 35. He contrasts cricket's professional system unfavorably, urging preservation of sport’s higher purpose.
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H. Gillingham
Kesex
Profeasionaliam
Hirpelf
Victorian gold fortune story thrills Adelaide audience
A Melbourne Age report covers Mr G D Mendel’s lecture before the Historical Society of Victoria at City Hall Adelaide. He notes Victoria’s vast gold wealth, Bendigo as the premier goldfield, and speaks on mining potential and the need to free disposal restrictions to boost future prospecting.
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G. D. Mendel
Town Hall
Adelaide
Melbourne
Vietoria
Ita
Earty Pioneers Bandigen
Bendigo
Keating
Australia
Tasmania
Racing and sporting notes from Warre meeting and beyond
Hurdle race winner Hauleun from Western Australia shines at Warre meeting. Parcival rode Tiernach to victory at Moonee Valley in the Macedon Harness. Feeds for Northam Race Club nominations due Monday. Kinlark to be trained for next steeplechase season after acclimatisation in England. Eastern District Association season ends after York and Northam meetings, resumes September. Trafalgar’s 1911 5 2 2 3 time stands as race record. AJC four weight for age wins by Wood on Beauford and David. NZ race meets report a drop in investment. total New Zealand racing spend fell by £654,414 to 3 months. Lindenm and Stevenson now playing a £16,000 handicap in Sydney. Northam bowling carnival draws 100+ visitors. local teams win, with Mt Lawley triumphing in Ponte, Conadlation beating York Combination, Victoria Park defeating York. Visitors praise arrangements and hospitality.
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Parcival
Mbotay
Tiernach
Moonee Valley
B. Burch
Moniay
Kinlark
Sow
England
Australia
York Aee
Northam
Eastern Districth Association
Sione
AJC
la Cerabine
Trafalgar
Poitrel
David
Trasfalgar
Onishine
A.J.C. Autamn
Beauford
Wood
Walter Lindenm
AL W. Stevenson
Killiar
Sydney
J T. Smith
J.J. Golding
F. Whidlow
J. Williams
Mt. Lawley
Victoria Park
York Combination
Victorian chess champion Watson defeats Viner for Australia title
Watson the Victorian champion defeats the previous holder Viner by half a point to win the Australian chess championship. The report also notes Victoria's cricket premiership scores by Woollingwood and Hodis, with Phompr and Willis among top scorers. Interstate rowing on Parramatta River tomorrow features West Australia victory last year, with Harry You and Archie Bradley set to meet in Brisbane. The Railway cricket team intends to challenge the Nungle club next Sunday on their ground. Ken Fins, Sydney cyclist, rode in Germany Belgium and Italy, being welcomed back after wartime competition.
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Rees
Parramatta River
West Australia
Nave
Harry
Youo
Archie Bradley
Brisbane
Bradley
Stone
Blao
Railway
Mortlock Association
Nungle Club
Nuogle
Wheat farming gains from better practices in Wimmera fields
Victorian agricultural notes show Browers and others credit improved cultivation, later sowing, and richer manuring for higher wheat yields. Experiments confirm manuring boosts output, with three week earlier sowing aiding growth, though some years see abnormal rainfall.
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Mm Sons
Browers
Wes
Victoria
Richardeon
Martier Esos
Rasewertiy
Avetralis
Langer Wits College
Wemet Tewkn
EU Mulriage
WMI
Bane
World wool price trends and early 20th century flights noted
The article notes wool import price averages from 1910 to 1921, with values in pounds per bale. It mentions Major Biske breaking aerial records London to unspecified destinations, and pilots Briggs and Pieperte setting long-distance feats. A May Day proclamation in Melbourne shows workers with a slogan about holding what they have, amid tense public mood and warnings.
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A.msp. Society
Sthiat
Meliauene
Sydney
Hughes
Wan Keps
Melbourne
Tig
America
Europa
Biske
London
B.S. Briggs
Adelaide
Narotha
Ak Uodernsath
Geck
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Secore
Ayten
Stis Ying Ietiikgs
Wimbledon
Mia. Robins
E. Robins
Penghia
Toes
Aod
L. 1
Federale
Unions
Federals
York Unions
York Federals
York Federale
York Union
Jay
Federals Union
York Unione
Tennis News
FAT Stock Market
Associated Agents
Tasbonnia
Brent
Kentucky Werby
Hauleun
Warre Partisan
Iuivestmante Ab
Dreadnought
Hunde
Sarafield Silent Tor
Wool Court
Ken Fins
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Hanay
Bat
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