Mrs Astor's Titanic interview and rescue recollections
Mrs. Astor wife of John Jacob Astor recounts her Titanic disaster experience in a detailed interview. She describes waking to danger, urging a dive, the lifeboat chaos, and the ship splitting amid cold water. She and her husband moved to the bow, watched ice and waves, and later helped row the Lifeboat. They assisted survivors including Mrs Widener and recovered eight to ten drowned men, finding 300 dollars in a fur coat pocket to share with destitute passengers aboard the Carpathia.
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New York
Astor
Jacob Astor
Smythy
Abe
Liam
Carpathis
Goomalling Auction Sets Price at £10,300
Perth April 25 report notes the terming proportion of Mewsra BH Slater and Sons at Goomalling was offered at auction this afternoon. The bid reached £10,300 with Mr. Courthope of Goomalling acting as observer and purchaser.
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Perth
BH. H. Slater and Sons
Goomalling
Miter Oon
Williams Separation Case Ended In Favor Of Mrs Williams
Mr Justice Burnside presided over the Williams separation, stating he could not deem one party more at fault than the other and thus dismissed Mrs Williams petition. Australian Light Heroes squad members to hold monthly parade at Mumbersine on Sunday.
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Perth
Justice Burnside
Jumont
Williams
Memberaine Troup
So. 4 Squadron
Mumbersine
Sunday worship and Holy Communion notices
The announcement lists worship with communion at 11 am and Bible study at 2 pm on Sunday. It includes references to "The Golden Gobel" by a speaker and church notices for John’s Church and James's Church, with Holy Communion and greetings to children.
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Wellington-otznst
Gap Bergten
Mr. Coe
Unclear medical pitch from a 19th century ad
Fragmentary OCR advertises a medicinal wine and tonic with health claims. Mentions drink sizes and a chemist at a Shamrock Hotel location. Text is garbled, but reads as a local medical product promotion lacking verifiable details. No clear persons or organizations other than Denuta Medicinal Wine and Geo E Armstrong.
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Australasia
Geo E. Armstrong
Legislative Council Northam Race Club Elections
A lively interest is shown in the contest for the best Province in the Legislative Council race. Campaign speakers address crowds in Northam Halls and local towns as supporters rally for candidates and postal voters listed for Northam Avon divisions.
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Legislative Council
Northam Race Club
Northam racing club farewells and a busy meeting
The Northam racing club held a crowded meeting with farewells to Rev. C. T. Tammer and tributes to Rev. Griffin. Local sports figures, including Merton and Glidden, attended community events and a charity cheque presentation accompanied parish notices. The day featured multiple races with detailed placings, times, and prize money, including the First Class Plate and Autumn Handicap won by Nyngham and Sarsfield respectively.
Northam Bowlers Arrive for Easter Weekend Program
Thirty bowlers from Mallen Polls arrive in Northam to contest at 10 30. They are met by officers and Northam Bowling Club members and will practice on arrival. A match is set for Saturday afternoon at the Northam Club, followed by a banquet at the clubhouse. On Sunday city players will be driven to the country, with the visit forming part of an Easter celebration.
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Mallen
Northam
Northam Bowling Uub
Wal
Northam Bowtees
Amusements in Tus Hal Sunday Program Featured
Amusement listings note a Sunday event at Tus Hal featuring a two part program with performances by Gin makers and a circus of acts. The show aims to attract a large North audience with a mix of entertainment and demonstrations, including a dramatic feature.
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Norviium Bunewl
Alul Iy
Tramnatic Mulwanie Syijects
Ly Weil Spose
Ulul Hocilerpier
Cnmi Prado
Audiener
Wil Oasttract
Palaue Oating Rink Opens With Skating Event
The page notes a skating exhibition at a local rink featuring collage skating and a nine-jar display, with events on Wednesday and Saturday. Professor Motter’s inspection is mentioned, and a May 1 date is announced for the event.
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Patyre
Motter
Ae Earmiya
West's Pictures at Town Hell presents a varied program
Northern Town Hall hosts a nightly bill from West's Pictures featuring a sensational drama Conciente aniti with a strong cast and tense moments. The program includes comedy Captain Joke Dilemma and a featurette One see the Masher. Also shown are Tab Laer and Continental Gazette items with promotions and news reels.
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Hell
Pathe
Ise Teuton
Jevtaliy Tapentlige
Billy
Weber Araph
Ans Guese
West
Eastern Ratrits Football Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Eastern Ratrits Football Association met Saturday at Vom geraia Hotel with officers and delegates named for the season. Discussions covered pooling gates, fixtures, byes, and playoff formats, plus ticket provisions and boundary decisions.
Wanderers Triumph in Close Australian Rules Fixture
Wanderers defeated their opponents 3.10 to 0.0 in a hard fought match at the central ground. Key plays came from Green Smith and Lockyer with standout defense by the Wanderers’ line as the Goannas struggled to respond.
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Wanderere
Jemman Care
Chesters
Gorman
Green
Kelly
McKay
McLuhon
Pettit
Svadson
J. Slater
A. Smith
Wynn
Woothouse
Wo Murphy
Tutal Es Central
Aving
Goa
Tee Yuna
Waplerers
Souls
Bat
Waudaeers
Wotdlerens
Lely — Wanderers
Goummling
Woweter
HL. Lockyer
J. Lockser
Ge Lockyer
Iam
Bullock
Lord. Witkins
Patten
Carey
Gi. Smith
AL Sulih
Sinter
Gori
Pabttt
Medlahon
Teas
Dixon
Echiec
Sumner
Ube
Piaisted
Cavas
Baet- Mr. Murphy
Mebstacton Ae
Jumpite
Football Meetings and Umpire Change Reported
Football meetings are noted with secrecy and a future gathering at the Shamrock Hotel for attendees. A British Association football event plans a Monday evening meeting at the Mechanics Institute. The WA Football League has decided to dismiss umpire Ivor Trapp, as occurred last year.
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I H. KE
Wattus
Shamrock Hotel
Qil
Mechanics Institute
Ivor Trapp
Jenni Cubbine Football Club Names Committee Delegates
The Jenin cubline Football Association held a meeting to appoint patrons and delegates. Present were Mr Ryan as president, with committee members including J. Longh ridge, J. White, B. Harris, W. Bywaters, and AR Kelly among others. Secretaries and honorary positions were discussed with Messrs Powell, Harris and Glass noted in attendance.
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Alleen of Footanters
G .Glave
Ee Ryan
J. 11
Larson
W. Maywood
Eaton
A. J. Gin
Fal Rose
W. Derbyshire
B. Harris
W. Bywaters
AR. Kelly
RH Leason
J. Longhridge
J. White
SOOMALLING WANDERERS MATCH REPORT
SOOMALLING WANDERERS. A scratch match was played between Goomalling and Wanderers clubs on Sunday at My T Smith’s Weighin before a large crowd. The teams listed include Goomalling players Cornnagh Thyre Dis Downer Evans Futon Wo and Boulve French Taditeh Monger Morris Mercery Moone Nindlebsy Piniated Ward Wittarns.
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Goomalling
Wanderers
Sanday
My. T. Smitht Weign
Aeit Numabee
Cornnagh
Thyre
Dis Downer
Evans Futon
Boulve
Taditeh
Monger
Morris
Mercery
Moone
He. Ward
Wittarns
Annual Meeting of Dower Football Club Sees New Officers
A general meeting at the Commercial Hall Saturday night drew many players and supporters. Officers elected include President J. Mac, Vice Presidents Jones Culprit Lampert, Treasurer A Cir, Secretary O S zlitosey, with committee members Lamp voll Culpitt Hetwett and Shanmonde. The club will rejoin the Goomalliliy Pootis Association with delegates appointed. Membership fee set at 5 shillings. medals donated for top players by Lalfan and Somm.
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Fl Bowe
Pheaan
Mlea
J. Macc
Jones
Culpith
Lampert
Cire
Povileh
Gener
Mosse
Lampe Wl
Keony
Gculpitt
Philips
Shanmondeshleation
Mears Lampvoll
Culpitt
Hetwett
Und
Goomalliliy Pootis! Association
Union Football Club Members Meet At Grand Hotel
A general meeting of Union Football Club members was held at the Grand Hotel on Westyoathy night. Mr Philips presided over a large gathering and the selection committee was set to meet on upcoming Fridays.
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Union Football Club
Philips
Tratnitus
Toodyay Football Club Aims for Strong Open Season
The Toodyay Football Club sets sights on a solid season with a core group of local players, emphasizing teamwork and grit. Management stresses building on last year and expects a fierce, cohesive unit from Toodyay’s standout athletes.
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Church of Christ
Finglican Coerch
John's
Jamms
Holy Communion
Teishtown and
Mainbatne
Alban Lusxmore Marshall
Stramd Deving
Perte
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East Province
Lowe Hail
Wedenday
Ps Romage
Lown Hall
Warren Marwicn
Yast
Northass
Alnil
the Central Province
Frank Wilson
Ueuune
Kuse
Gerainton Oo
MM. W. Malaypard
Abr Leew
Avon Burracoppia
S. Phillips
Corrabin
F. J. Jones
Dordigime
H. V. Con
Hines Hall
G. F. Bates
A. J. Folan
Keligebeerin
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Sangeonan
B. G. Bagot
F. Grow
Knights of St. Sylvester
J. D. Connolly
Keemy
James Brennan
Father Griffin
Toodyay
Entremat
Ireland
C. le de Messlal
Fotiver Griffin
Behill
Griffin
Mamm
Merton
He ‘Tha Rew J
Watts-Threhfield
McA
Xoe
Ima
Tammer
Tautner
Mammer
Preston
McPronaid
Rakite
Northom
Fe TE Cohnsgt
Loghion Yeil
Albany
We Price
MTA
Ragin Ane
Sobinstag
PJ Toray
Ter Swan
Guddoa
Om Wednewlay
Ashewrs
Ghiddhyn
Cann
Yeatertay
Glidden
Civ Shamrock Tota
St. PO
J. Ainley
MacDonigall
Macilougalt
Bient Borg
Wesand
J. Macintosh
Ummown
Walon
Val
Cloveriay
Freeting Joy
Iby
Je. Soyance
Dy Te Aahley
Gar
Tye
Ovec
Minsom
Uy Maid
Portah
Evander
Isc
P- Gottaut Betling
Agat Bendiewar
Barsier
Wikbece
Moller
Pot
Ance
J. Ashley
Motler Ad Wisbeck
Nynghan
A. BP
Webb
Bam
Cnnnown
Barden
Cleverley
Princess My Iem
Jas. Flynn
Mocan
Cisacer
Brunside
Shsw
Nyngham
Princess Myall
Surafield
Leeder
Haseley
Benesile
Mysil
Tae Myalt
Matt Miles
Serafeld
Synghan
Princesa Myalt
Nyahaar Tgide
Sarafirid
Nyaghan
Ant
Fonghotlom
Lubes Mt
Burhatian
Cloveroy
Baytain
Dakiev
Myron
Morun
Bouwiler
P. Gollan
Rattin
West Flintwood
Fabre
Bemlicuinr
Baylamih
Tividends
Bits Cide Gollan
Rastoring
Flintwood
Luben
Balleuethy
Talira
Bedin
F. O'Brien
Uothrook—Vera
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Geo. McKay
Monant
Jon. Fiymo
Prines Myst
la Morna
T. Dividaceie
Abd Vetabious
Uli Ar
Doe Geuray
Goth
Sin George
Memento
Die George
Bik
Loree
Uead
Stal
Metropolitan
Ares
Ravimg
Artisteur
Hue Club
Weicht
Calinbe
U. 1
Lawayer
Murai—Majiuug
Air A
Pegtery
Murdoo
Rewell
Myew
Om Peck
Sakspleld
H. G. Withnal
Gotstat Saraneld
Ashley
Calitre
H. J. Lockyer
Tyepeti
Hla
Rocietetiae
E. Mateer
Shaver
Lievertey
Uilibre
Ig Trant
Tut Rockefeller Amickiyook Uy
Callure Aml
Sarsield
Wmength
Calibre
Rockefatier
Banie Fic
Palaue Oating
Eastern Districts Association
Ratrits
Kedorate
Peaygourlie Ling
South
Feymantle
Hatcou
Air Ou
Aeuason
Mtycoent — We
Smet
Woususer
I. Y. Illehurdaen
Messrs
J.C. Miner
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Pino Wnie
Pho
Newcastle
Laiome
York
Federals
Federale
Feduals
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Eeound
Newsastla
Lore Nor
Fedecabe
Union
Kouna
Federwln
Jaly
Unione
Toodyay Football
Vie Ywek
Brat Warriors
Pauline Warner
Furmer
Mike Sublers
Germany
Holtoun
Ead
Palace Picture Gardens
Tows Mall Gardens
Gramophonics
Mimey’s
H. Grenham
Neer Hailway Station
Doodlarine
H. & M. Smith
Fruiterers & Convegtionels
Balik
Cory — Dawription
Witwon
Wid
Cohen
EMAL
MEHAL
Carrie
Gus Peron
Pelee
Auth Kear
Australia
Humber
Melbourne
Livert Art Union
Unien
G. Hdwirtie
Wade Eegestrates
Fitadetsiane
Weibourns
Gneaparinga Mills
S.A
Saddlery Department
Mannina
Rio
Ajax Patent Haven Bugs
W. J. Stewart & Son
Henry Wills & Co
Little
Fremantle
New Zealand
Price
Rex Nater Cyc
A. Lloyd & Go. Northam
Tewart Dawson and CO
Hay-St
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