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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
3
A foreign treasure hunter called Cavaliere Pino envisions recovering vast sunken riches using a hydroscope and divers. Experts warn deep sea salvage is far harder and riskier than headlines suggest, noting extreme water pressures limit diving and many attempts fall short of dramatic claims.
A chaotic report notes Jag Walters aged 38 killed in a deadly incident and Cain, a young woman, injured in a Saturday accident. The fragments describe a vehicle collision with a horse, a runaway horse causing chaos, and a wreck at Togdyay Tappara. Authorities investigate the scene.
In a perilous voyage, a thirsty diver climbed to gather spring water on a remote island. A sudden pirate approach forced a desperate dash. anchors slipped and sails hoisted as winds shifted. The crew fled to Shanghai with about £40,000 recovered and later £10,000 more secured. Deep-sea diving advances are slow and costly, says Walter Wood.
A remarkable horse named Hans displayed in Berlin demonstrates extraordinary abilities. He answers questions by hoof taps, recognizes photographs, and counts. Spectators include dignitaries and a Duke. creators claim advanced training rather than magic, while observers debate the horse's true talents.
A woman from Quarter Sessions, residing at Albany, was found dead by hanging in a Cheleea place house. The deceased had previously spoken of the bar as a good place to hang, and investigators are reviewing the remarks as part of the case.
The piece argues achievement stems from mental attitude rather than luck, urging bold self belief and persistent effort. Confidence fuels effort, while self doubt and hesitation sap energy, with faith and discipline powering maximum achievement in life and work.
A reflective piece questions candy, tobacco, social pleasures, and arts as real benefits. It contrasts fleeting indulgences with nature and genuine friendship, arguing that concentrated knowledge yields less long term value than wiser choices.
A miscellaneous clipping covers stark health statistics from Santiago de Cubs under Spanish rule, shifts under American sanitation, and urban poverty in London with 200,000 subsisting on inadequate diets and 30,000 homeless. It notes tuberculosis and pneumonia tied to ventilation, cites large cable costs to various regions, and mentions John Hull’s daily outlay for overseas communications. The text also previews translations of Taoxei and moral maxims, discusses tree leaf color changes, and reports a Sunday accident where Medobn Kenrey’s 18 month old daughter died, plus a railway worker Charles Mends found dead with throat cut after a prior dispute.
Parliamentary rolls show Beverley electorate with Legislative Council members C A Piesse Wesley Maley and J Haynes and Assembly member IL Smith. Government Land Agent E By Johnson lists visiting hours and station agent details at Narrogin Agricultural Bank. Time table notes Pingelly departures to Perth and Albany routes with days and times. Justices of the Peace listed as T Grace G B Smith G Soi GM Sewell and E ith.
A fragment lists chairs secretaries and members of various groups including ward committees Central Ward North-west South-East North-esst health board racing club small bore rifle club agricultural society and local clergy from Church of England Methodist Baptist Catholic plus Salvation Army in charge of Capt Williams, with meeting cadence noted for board of health and ward groups.
Postmaster Wi A Urquhart and Assistant P Teede announce office hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Mails close daily at 5.10 pm for Perth and stations, 11.50 am for Albany and stations. Daily routes include Monrambine at 1 pm. Bassendeed road operates Mondays and Thursdays. Wynar Jin road on Tuesdays and Fridays. Grasslands road on Wednesdays. Taylor road Wander ing on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm. Wickepen mail Fridays at 1 pm. There is no daily country despatch on Saturdays.
A.N.A President and officers listed for an LO.C.F Wheat Sheet meeting at the Agricultural Hall Pingelly with T. Jackson and S. Carlisle as secretary. Lodge gatherings are scheduled every alternate Thursday at the Methodist Church and Public Library locations noted.
A garbled listing from Ringelly Leader shows a broad business directory with numerous trades and shops. Entries include general stores, bakers, ironworkers, dressmakers, drapers, painters, tailors, dentists, architects, engineers, and suppliers. The fragmentary text preserves names and occupations but lacks coherent structure or complete details.
A fragment discusses handwriting revealing character and future, citing Professor Beuke and Professor L. J. Banks. It mentions a Powell Note for 1/6, 24 penny stamp, and a prepaid addressed unamped envelope. The text is fragmentary and partly garbled.
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