Mining and civic notes from distant districts
A long list of local items mentions Meckstbarra Mining Coy asking for an award akin to the Day Dawn Miners James Chesson dispute, Fire Brigade athletic club formation and gymnasium fitment at the station, a brigade dance next Wednesday, sports practices and venues, and residents complaining of broken windows and garden damage. Plans for seating and a two storey concrete building near the Royal Mail Hotel are noted along with progress on stone offices for Fred Connangston. An application for a publican's license, hospital ground mining lease, and surface mining restrictions are recorded, with references to local transport, hospital site debates, Mines ground football, and recreation ground seating. Mention is made of Dr Young at Yunkalitla, a Rifle Club euchre party, a sulky accident, a House Board meeting on the 10th, and a Perth hospital fall death from Flashlock. Noted also are Dr David Taylor’s health case, a push to open the post office at 8am, a petition to the department, Labor party Fremantle candidate Somerville, Ministerial support for W Murphy, Premier conferences decision, and the State Battery manager joining double harness amid changes. A remark about O Neal’s involvement at 9 am and the unnoticed presence of the “Oht Gyula” car in Mookath concludes the fragment.
Orange Blossoms Wedding in Meekatharra
A pretty wedding took place at the Church of England Meekatharra at 9 am Friday. John William Carlyle son of David Carlyle of Flesh Dumfriesshire Scotland and manager of the State Battery Meekatharra wed Ida Rogilie Menhennett daughter of Matthew Menhennett of Kaparla South Australia. Rev L N O Neale performed the ceremony. Presents were numerous and costly.
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Church of England
Meekatharra
John William Carlyle
David Carlyle
Flesh
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
State Battery
Meekstharra
Misa Ida Rogilie Menhennett
Matthew Menhennett
Kapan‘la
South Australia
Vee
Arthur J. Lee
H. J. Carper
L. N. O'Neal
Mee
Mrs Carlyle
Russian guard count dies. relatives held in St Petersburg
London telegrams report Count Bontarlin of the Russia Imperial Guards died suddenly in St Petersburg leaving an estate near £700,000. Count Lynsay, brother in law to Doctor Putchenko, is arrested in connection with the death. The doctor is charged with administering strychnine. Lynsay accused of bribing him to commit the diabolic act.
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London
Thursiay
Bontarlin
Russia
Imperial Guards
Neir
St. Petersburg
Count Lynsay
Putchenko
Baiig
Lyasay
Anarchist Tries Bomb Plot at Cathedral Blast
In London a boy and companion wrestled over a packet given by an anarchist to carry to the Cathedral. The parcel contained a bomb that exploded, blowing a hat to atoms and tearing through the air. Police believe the attack aimed to disrupt the Argentina centenary observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bunos Ayres
Bis
An Aeronaut's Success London Friday
Captain Rolls, a well known English aeronaut, achieved an aerial triumph yesterday. He started from Dover and flew to Singaty near Calais, then returned without alighting.
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London
Rolls
Dover
Singaty
Calais
Crime Tale From Zikivarova Western Siberia Shocks Readers
A sensational report from Zikivarova in Cumek Western Siberia describes a 17 year old peasant girl who, provoked by her uncle, killed her 12 year old brother with an axe, injured her mother breaking her spine and severing both arms, then turned on a wounded man before police intervened and arrested her.
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London
Zikivarova
Cumek
Siberia
Sue
The West Anatralian loan revival noted by underwriters
The underwriters revived 83 percent of the West Anatralian loan of £1,342,030 at about £95. The Financial Times notes public fatigue with Anatrabaa borrowing, cites lack of sinking funds, and calls the debt largely tied to remunerative public works despite unfair comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Financial Times
Caus Calia
Fremantle Victim Dies After Burning Accident
Telegrams report Fremantle resident Nignon Vassear died in hospital today after injuries from a fatal burning accident. Officials investigation continues.
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Fremantle
Nignon Vassear
Accid Ut
Bath Bunbury Fiituy Retires From Opposition Leader Post
An awkward OCR fragment notes Mr T Ruth present at an event titled Bath Bunbury Fiituy with a page of covereigna and reference to retiring from the position of Leader of the Opposition. The readable items imply a ceremonial or political retirement announcement with unidentified names and garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury, Fiituy
T. Ruth
Paige
Covereigna Ou Hie
Lades
English Derby Race Description at London Event
Mixed sporting notes describe Lemberg Greenbaile on Guarles O Malling at the post with Neil Gow among the early observers. Lemberg wins by a neck from Greenbank with Charles O Malley close behind. Neil Gow finishes fourth as the race duration is recorded.
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Lemberg
Guarles O' Malling
Gow
Gorey Baile
Mil Hawk
Neil Gow
Lem
Greenbank
Charles O'Malley
Schous
Wliey
Labor Congress debates salaries and amendments
The Banbury Labor Congress discusses salary rises for workers and leaders, amendments to constitutional pay limits, and property power transfers. Proposals include raising salaries by 500 pounds yearly and Leader of the Opposition to 500 pounds per year, with other amendments carried or defeated amid regional political influence and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor Conteens
Banbury
Spon Umeniats
Tinher
Ufa
Foler
Miners’ Union
Commonwealth
W.atha
Perth
Perth Football Legal Protests Shake League Start
Controversy flared as Perth club faces forfeits and disqualification allegations over a star player and qualification issues on opening day. North Fremantle protested after Willoughby was allowed to play, prompting appeals and further sanctions in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Finday
Ien
Jhetween
Penn Foothall
Perth OC
Nort Fremantle
Willougby
North Vreuantle
Perth Club Standoff With League Council Over Suspension
Perth Poorball Club remains in dispute with the W A League Appeal Board after a slide in the season, with the club set to depart the decision to the League Council. The club has also agreed to face Willoughby until a formal order is issued to halt play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
League Council
Willoughby
Labor Government Formed in Adelaide by Narrow Margin
Adelaide Friday reports the Peak-Badler Government formed by 22 votes to 19 with Mc Vernon named Premier. The Labor Party achieves a new administration after a closely divided vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Peak-Badler
Mc Vernon
Australian Squadron Change of Commanders
Melbourne notes a change of command in the Australian Squadron with Admiral Sir Richard Poole expected to arrive in January. Percy Seon, honored for service in Italy, is slated to assume command at the Adelaide base, reflecting a major transition in the fleet leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Gnonth
Rechard Poo
Bert
Atelabba
Bebenary
West
Percy Seon
Lalyswita
Obituary Notice for Jessie Walker in Lebanon area
The obituary reports Jessie Walker aged about seventy five, resident of Lebanon, with references to family and local ties. The notice notes the passing and places the deceased within the Rutherford region. Further specifics are unreadable due to damaged text.
Committers Back Peace Committee in House Debate
United States House of Representatives foreign affairs members back a plan to form a Peace Committee to visit foreign capitals and promote arms limit results. President Taft ready to chair the panel, with Roosevelt favored for the role.
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Lonian
United States
Hall of Representatives
Interiara
Taft
BP Lousevelt
Abolition of Upper House Fails by One Vote
The Labor Congress discusses five minute speeches to speed business and endorses a state clothing factory for public services while proposing amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. Governor DeLargie urges Australia coronation display ideas, and labor conditions are referred to a conference of miners and engines. The abolition measure loses by thirteen to eleven.
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Baubers
Sateediy
Labor Congress
Tie
Inetr
Qin wresa_alay
DeLargie
Congress
Australia
Eminera
Tayposal
Towns Vaines and Local Officials Named in Will
A fragment lists numerous surnames including Powns Baker Chaain Curait iwn Brady Bowley Bone Bene Burneley Kilmartin Kasing Moyers Kilmartin Howard Maul ton Mackay Connora and Williams with UW uergeniigs Malseed North and Sone noted in a will context.
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Puppe
Baker
Chaain
Curaitiwn
Brady
Bowley
Bone
Bene
Burneley
Kilmartin
Kasing
Moyers
Howard
Maulton
Mackay
Connora
Williams
UW Uergeniigs
North and Sone
California Governor Foretells Johnson Jeffries Bout
London reports James Gillett, governor of California, asserting Johnson will win a large prize no matter the outcome and that the finish hinges on Johnson entering the ring prepared to defeat Jeffries, with a biased crowd likely to favor a black winner and potential interference warned.
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London
James Gillett
California
Chicago
Johnson
Jeffries
Negro Ag
Gilleté
Hihen Infantry Regiment Suffers Severe Training Toll
Overexertion at the Muelhina Ruenisa drill ground left the Hihen infantry regiment exhausted. Eight hospitalised and two died among the units affected, with Gfry men also reported fatigued.
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London
Muelhina Ruenisa
Prasaia
Writ for Damages Against New York Stock Exchange
The New York Bink Note Co. sues 110 NYSE members for a million pounds, alleging exchange rules force certificates to be printed by the American Bank Note Co., harming the plaintiff as a business rival.
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London
New York Bink Note Ou
New York Stock Exchange
American Bink Note Co
Salvaging the Pluviose Diver Reports Vessel Half Open
Diver asserts the Pluviose salvage operations resume after days of calm in the English Channel. He found a batch of the sunken vessel half open, suggesting a possible escape pattern by flora as Pluvinss went down. Spiers relocates business to adjoining MINER Office premises and will hold a flat sale Saturday at 3 PM.
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London
English
Plavinge
Calaia
Irge
W. D. Spiers
Hse
Spiers
Mail Time Tables and Post Office Hours Listing
Meekatharra and surrounding areas show mail closing times and delivery notes. Entries include weekdays and Saturdays with mail closings, parcel post, registered letters, money orders, and savings bank hours. Advertisements offer a town lot for sale near the railway and requests to buy goats in cash through the same office.
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Meekatharra
Nanoine
Gue Ouly
Peak Hill
Wedoentaya
The Withey Case Leads to Manslaughter Verdict
Blanche Whitney was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday, with sentencing set yesterday. Judge Jasice Cohen supported the verdict, noting the prisoner had a notorious record and linked four other women to the home where the death occurred, while other cases tied to her residence showed similar patterns and the difficulty of detecting such offenses. The judge imposed a penal sentence of thirteen months.
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Blanche Whitney
Wre
Criminal Court
Yeaterday
Aft Jasice Cohen
Instrumenta
Ana
Usher’s Black Label Whisky Tasted in Scotland
A note praises Usher’s Black Label as a pure spirit, described as tillled and bottled in Scotland, highlighting its heritage and traditional production. The claim emphasizes quality and origin, inviting readers to sample the celebrated blend.
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Usher
Scotland
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Meckstbarra Mining Coy
Day Dawn
James Chesson
Fire Brigade
High Street
Fower Gardens
Roberts
Royal Mail
Fred Connangston
Om the
Dr Young
Yunkalitla
S.A
Rifle Club
Peken
David Taylor
Cou
Depts Pyratred
Somervilla
Labor Party
W. Murphy
Btate
O'Neal
the & Lyle
Carlyle—Menhennett
Count Bontarlin
The
W.a. Loan
Public Gee
the Labor Congress
Importan
Coungil
Drotde
LABOR
WEATH
Wilym Gregory Waiter Pidge
Renty
International
UpPie House
Towns Vaines
Boxing
Jinson Daxvales
American Finance
Plendid Town
Sby
W. D. Spiers Auctioneer
Motion Draught
Snip
Cad
W. Carroll
Naunine
Evaller
Levinson and Sons
Wachee
Caris Bros
Winns
Barrack Street
Kalgoorlie
Murray Street
Pert
Lady's Sfield
Don Freeman
Das
Brana
Commissiona Fxcense
J. S. Healey
Youshs
Ash Geyerss
Selris
Ida Das
Healey
Withey
Sen'ence
Sydney
Frank Williams
A. McRae & Co., General Drapers and Outfitters
Nannine
Jonkaparinga
Turner & Davies
Quartz Carters and Contractors
Mesars Fisher Bi
A. Cooper
A. M. Ricketts
Main Street
Meekathar ‘A
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