Farmers and Settlers Association Meets in WA Hall
The adjourned meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association of Western Australia was held at Hall Binarray. Delegates discussed urgent needs for postal telephonic and telegraphic services for settlers along railway lines. Proposals on taxation dingo control lime deposits and excursion fares were endorsed for submission to authorities. A letter from Mr Fairbridge urged irrigation outreach and the next gathering was planned for about six weeks with a lecture by Professor Shann.
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Hall Binarray
Ose
Snc Pepo
Rai
Dricuntes
Fairbridge
Profesor Shann
Death of Elizabeth Maud Hickesion Coroner's Inquiry
A coroner's inquest in Pinjarra investigates the death of Elizabeth Maud Hickesion. The inquiry, led by coroner Edward Aufaty, heard testimony from a farmer who knew Hickesion for 21 years and described her as a Housekeeper, aged about 43, who had recent trips abroad and a pattern of leaving for weeks at a time.
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Pinjaren
Nesday
Elizabeth Mand Hesion
Coolup
Deceaseil
Pio
Tain Ierng
Gaceanch
Perth
Ahp
Delayed inquest links death of Elisabeth Hickenson to Coolup drain
A jury at Pinjarra returns a verdict that Elisabeth Maud Hickenson died near Coolup on or about 1 April 1910 with no evidence of violence. Remains were found in a drain bed near Coolup with preliminary examination noting scalp tissues and grey hair. cause of death undetermined after expert assessment.
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Coolup
Pabe
Pinjarra
Perth
Smith
Caleb Joyce
Lynes
Elisabeth Maud Hickenson
Church Services And War Anniversary Observed
A Sunday program notes church services on August 6 marking a war anniversary. A representative visited the well known grove on the Coopeoly estate at Pingiris by invitation of Mr Donald Paterson, described amid praise for notable orange groves and a forthcoming description of a famous grave site.
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Donald Paterson
Wool and Hides Cash Advances Offered by Company
Hides prices remain high though easing and unlikely to drop soon. Wool advances are available with three month interest-free option if shipment is delayed or offer to buy wool on arrival. Cash offers, shipment to any market, and information lines provided for hides, wool, and sheepskins.
A Heroic Escape on the River Train Wreck
Harriet Wentworth saves a baby during a brutal wreck on a river train when a parent is unable to reach the child. Nat Stanton helps evacuate passengers while Harrie comforts the rescued infant and later aids the injured mother, with thanks from Mrs. Allen. Harrie then returns to school, funding aid for the suffering mother and departing with gratitude to Mr. Stanton and the Wallaces.
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Herrie
Ems
Bere
Eid
Harris
Miss Wentworth
Gret
Harrie
Mr. Stanton
Harriet
Nat Breston
Abe
Marrie
Nat Stanton
Mis Wentworth
Mantos
Farris
Wallace
Stanton
Girst
Netstanton
Sturrie
Ward
Tam
Robert
Barrie
Sbe
Wallaces
Houghton
Fares Heme
New York
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Boan Bros
Wmfail
Family
Boans ‘Amily Eenny
Boan
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Farmers and Settlers’ Association of
W.A
Murray Branch
Elizabeth Maud Hickesion
Coroner's Lyquiry
Methodist
Moniversary of
the War Services
Dweilinup
Pam
Vie Javen
Christiannen
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Henry Wills
Beldom
Harris, Sparke & Compeny Ltd
Memnay Srezer
Hayden
Georgie Sheiden
Bridai
Sulmerijdion
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