Australia Leads Empire Naval Defence Effort Says Critic
London reports praise for Australia under the Fisher Government in advancing empire naval defence ahead of New Zealand South Africa and Canada. A radical led appeal seeks funds to abolish compulsory defence clauses, arguing youth are harmed by military training and Habeas Corpus rights erode. Aimed at opposing conscription and White Australia policy, the appeal garners support as a political tool in Lord Roberts army scheme opposition.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Allen
Fisher
South Africa
Canada
Daily News
Citzen
British Isles
Kei Hardie
Barrys
Australian Freedom League
Statnm
Labor Party
Lord Roberta
The Champion Mother of Pretoria Widows
Mrs van Wyck of Pretoria claims the title of champion mother in a long life marked by multiple marriages and a growing, sizable family. At 78 she counts fourteen children and as many grandchildren, with each union adding to a sprawling clan and many marriages among her offspring through the years.
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Mt Nny
Worls
Mra
Ibeils van Wyck
Pretoria
South Africa
van Wyck
Theila de Beer
Hwteux Dacobux Labbe
Tommemihe
Uuled
Heven
Sven Yard
Morse
Henritth Klopper
Klopper
Hendrik An Wyck
Vanyck
Prize draw in Melbourne auction hints at big rewards
The ad describes a right hours action promising prizes worth £500 plus a worldwide twelve months trip valued at £400 in cash, with twelve antiis rounds around the world as alternates. It notes proceeds go to a patriotic fund and mentions Mr Heide and W Tiekde of Melbourne as organizers.
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Amd
Art Union ix
Heide
W. Tiekde
Flinders, Lane
Melbourne
Goomalling Race Club Picnic Meeting Weights List
Weights set for events at the Goomalling Race Club picnic meeting tomorrow. Six furlongs and five furlongs races listed with horse names, owners, and weights. details include entries from Fort, Avonlock, Lancewood, Joy Girl, Miss Dick, Tony Handicap, and Calibers among others. two separate sprint handicaps and conditions apply to horses within 45 miles of Goomalling post office and those never exceeding five pounds win.
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Goomalling Race Club
Beas
Hack Race and Six Furlong Handicap At Goomalling
Six furlongs race with 4 45 start time and prize of £6 total. First £5 second £1. Hack entrants to be approved by stewards, owned and trained within 25 miles of Goomalling post office. Amateur riders, minimum weight nine stone. Also lists of entrants with owners, sires, and weights for a second class plate race.
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J. W. Raitt
Dig
Broken Hill
Lyle Bhalia
W. G. Batons
W. G. Batons Gm., Ayra. (Joyance—Teggy) ¥ 0 Lady Valuamine
U. Spencer
W. J. Murphy
Joyance
Una
Muralis
Clarkson
Black Angel
Wayland
M. J. Lawler
Dixie Land
Lady Bay
Lady Romaria
T. Beswick
Green Mountain
Tryando
W. G. Bityes
MW. Lodiger
Lord Byron
Beisha
A. Katon
Syra
Flintlock
Hebe
T. White
Boulder Races Acceptance Autumn Steeplechase
A brief note on acceptances for the autumn steeplechase, set over two miles and a half. The event gathers entrants likely from local and regional racing circles, with expectations of a competitive field and clear pathways to the finish.
Question of standardisation for Australian rail gauges
A Melbourne conference led by Chief Leginesis and Commonwealth Railways Engr Deane recommends adopting the standard gauge for all states. Minister O Malley recalls the report and estimates the conversion cost at £37,161,000. The study outlines costs to convert existing gauges in Queensland New South Wales and Western Australia to the standard gauge.
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Leginesis
Wr Deane
Enginner
Commonwealth Railways
Melbourne
Hometairs
Mr O'Malley
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Uniform Gauge Costs Shown For Australian Railways
Calculations by the conference show Langatize of Sit Bin would cost £51,659,000 while a uniform 41 Bjin gauge would cost £37,164,000. Expenditures in the various states total millions, with NSW savings cited in favour of conversion to Art Byrn and St Sim gauges. An alternate through-line from Fremantle to Brisbane could be built for £12,142,000, including new lines and conversions, favored as the most attractive plan to meet immediate needs.
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New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Art Byrn
St Sim
South Australis
Australia
Ji 45
Fremantle
Brisbane
Kalgoorlie
Kyogle
Murwil- Numa
Woods' Teppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds
An old ad-style note touts Woods' Great Teppermint Cure as a dependable remedy for coughs and colds priced at 1/6. It also mentions kerosene tins for sale and a cryptic line about a gift.
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Woods
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Empire Naval Defence
J. FB
Robieson
ELLIS
D. Ushir
Hotchkise
Callitock
Geo
A. I. Sinclair
JOY Girl
Watson
Igs
Joyance—Modelle
C. E. Dempster
Brm
T 'Lancewood
R. A. Shell
W. Raitt
Ch. Agra
J_ Eaton
Goomalling
Lancewood
H. A. Shell
Larbinest—Howard
Caluamine
Hijou
A. Eaton
Elintlock
Tar
N. Wilkereon
Yeas A
Joyland
W. TF
White
Igam
Tyre
Miss Dick—Mra A. AL Jonni Bam
Doyance
Dixie Landmare
Tony
Atart
Lady Romamnia
Green Mountain Rowaria
Essil—C. Melfamus
Flintluck—Eaeie
Wastle
Flintlock Na Maisemore
L. Lancaster
Mary Little
A. J. Hoddy
Pan
Far Eastern Districts
Aly Newmariacati
Sfortolasw
Murphy
Rothe
Molly Ford
Ascon
Winnie
Foeward
Chickson
Alison Swagger
Maensoon
Dingwall
Thigen
Simple Maid
The
Mes the
Moor Ulin
Glace
Oxford
STOW
Northam Courier
Dowerin Mail
Northam
Walker’s Book Store
Tatherhune
Ron Fidence
Walker’s Book & News Store
Sala
Waites
Waite
R “Waite
Australis
Elder, Shenton and Co Limited
TERTH
Kalzoorlie
Beverley
York
Bank of Australia
Aus
Territoune
Veanatani
S.H Farm
S.H
Satisfaction H
Withnell
Undertakers Iron and Brass
Jay Bros
GEO. Wills & CO
Murray Street
Perth
Clarence H Smith
Royal and Edwards
W. T. Norris, Northam
G. J. Theossel
E. W. Robinson
Wongan Hills
William Sandover & CO
Agricultural Machinery
H. V. McKay
Sunshine
Vic
Peerless Roller Flour Mills
W. Padbury
East Guildford
Insurance Office of Australia
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