Appalling Sea Tragedy Sinks Big Liner 102 Perish
Reports from Quebec describe a massive liner disaster on the St Lawrence off Father Point. The Empress of Ireland sank within minutes after a fog collision with a collier. About 102 people perished and survivors recount harrowing scenes as lifeboats and rescue efforts unfolded amid freezing water and wreckage. Captain Kendall survived after clinging to wreckage for half an hour.
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Quebec
Father Point
St. Lawrence River
Afm Shijping cManster
Newfoundland
Ireland
Sturrtod
Vaptaim Kendall
Otheers
Joe Wale
Amen Nord
Weber
Lady Evelyn
Kendall
Explosion Strikes River Scene Leaving Victims Hurled In
A chaotic incident ends with an explosion after impact, sending people into a river. Reports describe injuries and a relief fund opening as responders work amid confusion and debris.
Empress of Ireland Disaster Death Toll Climbs
Survivors recount chaos as the Empress of Ireland sank after collision with the Storstad. Two hundred fifty bodies recovered, 355 saved. Passengers describe people being swept from the ship, and acts of bravery including a life belt sacrifice. Large losses of valuables and mails aboard, with rescue efforts extended by government vessels.
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Quebec
Katardar
Irving
Henry Setom-Karr
Salvationists
Anther
England
Irelach
Empress of Ireland Disaster Recounts Emergency Actions
Eyewitnesses describe the Empress of Ireland catastrophe where Captain Kendall remained on the bridge as the ship sank. Crew and officers ordered passengers to safety, prioritizing women and children, while medical staff note insufficient lifeboats. A rescue point responded quickly, but the vessel foundered within minutes after the collision.
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Quebec
Sundar
Thomas Smartt
Toronto
Kendall
Jobson
Med Hectfit Company
Othe Starsiad
Moreen
Mather
CLEAR LAKE DAY CELEBRATION AT EMPIRE LOCAL HALL
The community gathered at Empire local hall for a school day with work competitions and games for children. Parents and the head teacher Miss Hateliffe received farewell tributes as she leaves at month end after years of service, while district supporters praised her teaching and church and Sunday night activities to come.
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Clear Lake
Our Empire
Ferng
Collebratioga
Mir Oe
Lee Messrs
L. W. Wade
L. Eldridge
L. Ware
McDonald
Minsisi
Chee Lake
Mies Ra
IL. W. Winde
Mies Hateliffe
Mair
So Mote
Amdhary Lake Church
Mir Geo. Fadenond
Faening
Jet
W. Seenr
Bear Lake Friends
Thas
Gialions
Empress of Ireland Sinking Claims Mixed Reports
The Canadian steamer Lady Grey with half-mast fired, 175 coffins bound for Quebec, while Australians are believed safe. The Empress of Ireland remains submerged with most of the crew believed imprisoned. Storstad reached Quebec and docked as cables arrive uncertainly.
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Luebec
Empress of Ireland
Storstad
Quoeber
Suv
Titanic Disaster Reflected In London and World Reactions
Reports detail global fallout from the Titanic sinking with church services in London and across the empire. references note Board of Trade observers in Canada, Salvation Army mobilization, and mass grief as survivors recount harrowing moments.
Rainbow Agri Society nominates leaders for Farmers Convention
The Rainbow Agri Penuturial Society led by President Mr C H B Perkans nominates men including J Mackenzie B Innes A Barnes J Sanderson to join the council for the Farmers Convention at Marvin In tune. Gerald Cobb injured Wednesday during senior football practice, fracturing a small bone in his arm. Hagelthurn and Bolton report a busy sheep sale with reduced attendance and steady demand, notable prices listed for fattened stock and merino wethers.
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Rainbow
Rainbow Agripenuturial Society
C. BH. Perkans
Marvin
Gi. J. Mackenzie
D. BL Innes
A. J. Barnes
J! Sanderson
Perkins
Gerald Cobb
Wedersdos
Hagelthurn and
Bolton
Reepert
Thie
Healing Eczema With Am-Huk Remedy Story
A mother recounts Kathleen Russell’s severe eczema improvement after using Am-Huk healing dressings. Despite failed chemist remedies and seeping sores, Kathleen’s skin gradually cleared under the treatment, with the skin’s surface tightening and healing. The account promotes Am-Huk for cuts, wounds, skin conditions, and scalp issues.
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Kathleen
Bain
Imain
Fragmentary notice hints at medical remedy sale
Fragmented OCR text mentions a cough remedy with names like Gr Archbold and Chamberlitt's Cough Home. It seems to note disappearance of cobls and a prior improvement, plus a sale line for items such as Mortem and Natinnah. The readable fragments imply a local notice or advertisement containing product claims and pricing.
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Gr. Archbold
Hawke
Chamberlitt
Amd Oh
Natinnah
Obituary notices from Callawadda and Melbourne district
An old Callawadda resident Mira Eliza Qway 77 native of Emgined resided 25 years. Detections include Harry Potter famed Melbourne detective and Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of Dimboola. The report lists deaths of Mrs. Amberson Mrs. Guthridge Mrs. Pear and others with funeral details.
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Callawadda
Mira
Eliza Qway
Emgined
Roend
Tooderpack
Will's fragile toy and hopeful family note
A fragmentary tale recounts Wille with a damaged purple toy stick and his mother diagnosing a feverish illness for Hina. The narrator records Mamma’s hopeful edit that Will will be all right tomorrow and mentions Woods' Peppermenture as a remedy.
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Wille
Stile
Will
Stawell Rifle Club hosts annual picnic and prize events
The Helmoral Rifle Club held its annual picnic at the local range on Wednesday May 26 with variable light and misty rain. Competitors contested two 60 yard ranges and a novelty iron sight match, with prizes awarded to top shooters and notable ladies’ medals.
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W. T. Plumbe
Thomas Baker
Formetts
Tarwell
Sytendil
Merkatharra
Baker
Stawell
Ing
Lander
JL. ' Wood
Thos
Jasper
Lhi
Mont Aurmsestal
Ani
Mawr
Wiss Walt
Lawrie
Lovech
Miss Wagenril
Paclor
Thonhog
Meehan
Aid
Gary
Sean
Murray
Murra
Hibbe
Weiner
Memorial tablet to Sir Thomas Mitchell in Hamilton district
Friends hope his health improves after a sea trip and northern State sojourn. On the anniversary of his discovery the district will erect a large bronze tablet with an inscription. Funds for the undertaking were raised by Hemilius school children.
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Hia
Thomas Mitchell
Mamilton
Hemilius
Important Hotel Case in Sydney Over Cordial Trade
In Sydney before Justice Harvey, Mortitutes de US Ltd sues for an injunction to stop sale of a cordial misrepresented as OT. The plaintiff, a manufacturer, claims wide sales in New South Wales and that the defendant stocked other similar cordials. The defense denies selling or stocking OT and asserts careful instructions to exclude non OT products. The judge noted delayed cooperation and exceptions. evidence showed limited stocking and infrequent serving of substitutes. Costs to be paid by the defendant.
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Sydney
Justice Harvey
Mortitutes de US. Ltd
Muir
Lice Mice
Surrey Hotel
King and Uostherregh
Aintiff Company
Corres Oo
New South Wales
Plaimtifia
U.T
New Era Items Showcased at 1914 Tobacco and Accessories Display
A fragmented catalog-like snippet lists items such as cigarette cases, silver-dacked brushes, xylonite hair brushes for ladies, and silver shoe horns. The ad hints at a 1914 collection with assorted vanity and personal accessory sets, including BOOM sets.
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Abe Ea Ler
Tads
Federal Capital Meeting At Canberra Sparks Worldwide Interest
A Canberra gathering draws global attention amid discussion on arbi and policy at national institutes. The meeting, chaired by representatives from CSIRO and chambers, seeks to select leadership for future ventures.
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Tie
Vata Howe
Canberra
Mystirias
Gf ’ Ie
Csiro Tr
Media
Tex
Anderson
New South Wal
Cheneyson
Victoria
Faller
Tealin
CW Chambers
Neel
Multiyear Livestock Fair Listing Auction and Ifsale
A lengthy livestock auction notice outlines a sale of mixed sheep and wethers at a fair, with numerous names, stock types, and lots across multiple consignors. The item lists draft mares, cattle, horses, and other stock to be sold, with dates and venues in a local market setting.
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Messre Magelthern
Sherp
Ptopio
E. Walsh
Jane Nery
Hume
A. Cunningham
le Mauston
Tapia
Wesgerd
Roerine
Coneinak
Wibleth
Eoelieh
Wallis and Sone
Minnie
Coitle Mt ' Fares
Stark
Marion
Fedors
Wall
Sohulte
Pdeauchl
J.C. Cohn
Murray
Ueiline
Doan's Backache Pills Prove Long lasting
A reader reports relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Pills. The testimonial claims eight years of relief with improved mobility and no recurrence, noting initial pain and difficulty standing. It emphasizes reliability for men of various ages and asserts safety.
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Dougherty
Wailoa
Wilson-shert
Horsham
Akbar
Het Sornepconi
Doan
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National Mutual Life Locition
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Amd
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Rocke
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Way Ds
Webb
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Fetherstonbargh
Doais
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