R C Fancy Dress Ball in Meekatharra a Brilliant Success
The R C Fancy Dress Ball held Wednesday at the A W A Hall to aid the church lands drew a large crowd. Costumes ranged from Miss Maud Bowett as a Lady Hamilton to The Mulga Queen, with Mr J Potter mastering ceremonies. A varied costume list highlighted many local residents and guests, while Mrs J Potter and Mr J Potter received praise for organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.A. Hall
Mackathur Haps
W.A. Wonll
Weilnight
Australia
Aleya
Cammer
Meatames Mandlestanm
Biker
Mies Lillian Ryan
Meesra Williams
Baker
Ryan
J. Potter
Misa W. Adlam
Nellie Buckley
Maud Bowett
Lady Hamilton
Ami Gainsborough
Mra
Hurbert
Mins Halse
Gunnaborough Haterney
Paris
Mise Jarvin
T. Orchard
Mie
Lissie Overland
Pidgeon
Rei Roses
Idegan
Retecharit
Wansbrough
W. J. Weekley
Young
Tom
Ayas
Meekai
Wentralia
Mesdarmes
Cameron Luce
Perkins and
Smith
Meesrs
Cameron
Lee
Edwards
Misses Howard
Thompson
AA Thompson
W. Howard
F Howard
Connors
Indy Leo
Union Jack
Mm. C. Eaaron
Kiner W. Foote
F. Foote
M Ryan
Momrs
Laurens
Clark
Tac Sod
Football results from Perth and interstate games
Football results show Perth and regional teams with scores from Saturday matches. Fremantle North Fremantle Perth South Fremantle Midland West Perth Subiaco Enat Perth Seacur Melbourne University South Melbourne Richmond Carlton Fitzroy Brighton Preston Port Melbourne Essendon Brunswick Williamstown North Melbourne Northcote West Torrenga South Adelaide Norwood West Adelaide North Adelaide interstate lacrosse: South Australia beat West Australia 8-3 in goals.
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Perth
Knat Fremantle
North Fremantle
South Fremantle
Midland
West Perth
Subiaco
Enat Perth
Victorian racing notes from Caulfield meeting
Large crowd at Caulfield with fine weather as Confederate wins the Grafuax steeplechase by eight lengths in 8 minutes 3 seconds. Bribery and Grafuas fell or stopped, Nightlight and Malakoff among top betting, with Burne on Bribery and Coleman on Grafuas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate
Ryan
Burne
Snd
Adelaide Races Results and Weather Report
At Adelaide on Saturday a fine day drew a fair crowd. Full results list several horses and placings across hurdles and flat including Golden Hill, Musketoon, Pretender, Barossa, Narrin, Yerri, Dividend, Spanker, and Yellow Slave. Major distances feature Grand National Steeplechase winner Vadar by six lengths, with times noted. other stakes include Coronation Handicap and Tennsson Handicap, among listed performers such as Orphan Girl and Lancelotta.
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Adelaide
Golden Hill
London Commons Debates Finance Bill Amendments
The House of Commons sat overnight to debate the Finance Bill. Amendments exempt London public squares from Land Tax and raise garden exemption to five acres. Lloyd George secured closure amid Liberal opposition to the shift from mineral rent to a tax on ingotten mineral and the abandonment of that tax.
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London
House of Commons
Wemesley
Lloyd George
Balfour
Liberala
Missing Waratah News Hints at Sighting of Bodies
A message reports the Hall Russell sighting what appeared to be a dead boater with four persons near the Barsee River and indicates bodies washed up at the mouth of the Great Fish River about 65 miles south of East London.
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London
Hall Russel, & Steamer
Barsee River
Great Fish River
East
Balloon Incident Near Silesian Frontier
London reports Russians fired on a German balloon crossing the Silesian frontier at Prozelaken. Three aeronauts killed and one injured. Germany claims the Russians opened fire before crossing. official word says German crew were detained for passport checks and released.
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London
Silesian
Prozelaken
Germany
Ballaan
Benefit match at 12 mile Hotel for Mr O'Brien
A benefit fixture at the 12 mile Hotel ground drew Yaloginia and Nanning players for the Petersen trophy. Strong wind limited play to one end as Yaloginda edged to a 13 point win and receipts are aimed near £10. Tomorrow a Meekatharra combined side meets Nanning Quinny and Yaloginda in a mixed teams clash with listed Meekatharra and Nanine players.
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T. O’brien
Beams
Yaloginia
Nanning
Meekatharra
Nannine
Yaloginda
Heat Wave Causes Deaths and Explosion in London
London reports eight deaths from the heat in Kughud and an explosion at Chilworth Gunpowder Co. One man killed. Maximum shade temperature reached 86 degrees. Wheat crops benefited from the heat.
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London
Kughud
Waslso
Chilworth Gunpowder Coy
Jeffries v Johnson fight bidding dispute timeline
The Jeffries Johnson fight is planned for eight months ahead with the Reading Sporting Club invited to bid for match control within shinty days. Jeffries denies signing articles for a Johnson bout while The Daily Mail New York correspondent reports Berger, Jeffries’ manager, signed tentative articles for the contest.
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London
Jeffries Johnson
Plac
Reading Sporting Clube
Jeffries
Johnson
Daily Mail
New York
Berger
Dewar Whisky Shield match scores clash with district tally
Meekatharra and Lennonville competed in a rifle shooting event hampered by choppy wind and poor light. Scores also counted toward Day Dawn in the district competition, reflecting crossover scoring and challenging conditions.
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Meekatharra
Lennonvilly
Day Dawn
The Australian XI Match Against West of England
The Australian XI faced West of England in a heavy scoring encounter at Worcester. West of England totalled 484 with notable scores from Knight 162 and others, while Australia replied with Hartigan and MacAlister contributing, leaving Noble and O'Connor not out at the close, total seven for 318.
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London
West of England
Wxeter
Lanings
Knight
Monster
O'Connor
Douglas
O Gregory
King
Carter
Hopkins
Vieicg
McGahey
Noble Jane
W. Fleming
Crawford
O Ransford
Hop
Engagement of Mathers Lecturing Tour in Australia
William Anderson engaged Muriel Mathers the suffragette and elocutionist for a lecturing tour in Australia.
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Mathers
William Anderson
Muriel Mathers
Australia
McKay McMillan Wedding at The Church of England Meeka tharra
Miss Margaret McMillan wed Mr Robert McKay in a pretty Church of England ceremony at McKay McMillan Meeka tharra. The bride wore an Empire chiffon voile gown with veil. Guests included 30 attendees. the reception followed at the Laurens home with high quality catering and a structured gift list of gold and silver keepsakes for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, and attendants.
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Church of England
Meekatharra
Margaret McMillan
Robert McKay
Hrida
Luntynsail Smith
W Howard
C EE
Laurens
P. Clark
O. E. Laurens
E. C. Clark
P. W. Clark
Mra
J. T. Smith
H. F
Mr. A. McKay
Miss Allan
Mrs. W. Harrison
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R.C
Melbourne
Seacur
University
South Melbourne
Richmond
Carlton Fitzroy
Weat Torrena
South Adelaide
Norwood
Weat Adelaide
North Adelaide
South Australia
West Australia
Caulfield
Resulier
Portlight Louise ” Lord Desmond
Corinthian Handicap
Harry
Grafuas
Dhobi Kerlie Woorsoma
Knowsley
Baumont
Arhope ‘Tramerie
Troy
British Politics
Nanning Quinny
Meekathares
Davis
Brien
Benjamain
Laing
Denton
Mason
Robinson
O'Brien
Howard
Pritchard
Hall
Carnow
Chesson
Matthews
Rover
Allan
Bromley
Toohey Caddy
Buna
Ackland
Wheeler
Fleming
Magor
Tarley
Watson Collins
Rodgers
McIntyre
Head
Slavin
Jeffries v. Johnson
Lennonville
Magnet
Mesdames Kalinowaky
Rodda
Cowan
Mins Barrett
Meters Kalinowsky
Rodda Clark
Australta
Firat
Hartigan
Shielif
MeGubey Carter
Ransford
Shielda
Buckenham
Gregory
Jayes
MacAlister
Shishis
Anderson al
Ebwards
Margolia
Honter
Harry Sublet
General Carrier
Mra. Anderson
Mise McInnarnay
Bordon
Grabaar
Rickitts
C. O. Phillips
A. Smart
Verdi Biograph CO
Nn Comic Pictures
A.J. Carlisle
Royal Mail Billiard Saloon
Bert
Merkatharra Miner
Rolly D. Hill
Peak Hill Goldfields Co
Meekatharra Hospital
Land and Commission
Main Street
Offica
Jack Rowe
Jan Ar
Spot Cash Store
S. J. Cameron
Frank Williams
the Pion
Drapers
CUE
Mente
A. McRae & Co
General Drapers and Outfitters
Onkaparinga
Thess
Royal Hotel
Borwick
W. J. Borwick
Plesto
W C Mills
Meekatharre
Squash
Commission
Jackson’s
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