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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
3
A lengthy critique argues newspapers would be harmed by sensationalism while railing at gender roles. It mocks the flirting with female cricket participation and condemns mass media for pandering to vice. The writer defends respect for women, praises men, and decorously comments on modern fashion and propriety.
A reader branded AGRICOLA defends Mr. Mitchell against charges of exploiting workers and praises his wage practices and management. The correspondent asserts Mitchell, a leading Western Australia grower, runs productive, well-managed farms and disputes a critic’s claims, urging readers to trust his insights over unverified accusations.
Reader from Porth requests a correction in the Bath issue regarding the Black Range railway. He notes the Kalgoorlie Mine has argued for Leonora to Mt Magnet route, not Beanora to Mt Magnet, and asks the editor to publish the correction in the next issue.
A man was found dead face down at King's Park last night after a caretaker reported a shot. Police found a revolver nearby and an Albert chain watch inscribed Lir W. Abbott. A return ticket and a travel book were in pockets. link to A F Abbott of Perth remains unclear.
Perth reporters describe a large attendance at the Easter meeting on Monday. Several races are listed with names and placements, including Jumpers' Plate and Autumn Plate events, noting bettors' odds and multiple winners amid ideal autumn weather.
The report notes Jon Burns announced at Cartinle last night with Emiext Lethian, chair of the Social Democratic Association, attacking Liberal services over missing creation plates. John Burne, pro tempore President of the Local Government Board England, addressed concerns as tensions rose during the event.
A fragmentary dispatch from London reports Romanian forces or rebels mowing down hundreds with artillery and mutilation. It describes fearsome acts including captains drenched in blood and victims roasted alive, with reports of executions and decapitations amid attacks around Vienna and estates.
London reports another atrocity with 40 casualties as an explosive strike on a tanker near a Constantinople subject area injures four and leaves two dead. A woman is reported missing after the incident.
In Mortlake district Inter-State Melbourne man working a chattenbtor had an injury from machinery and was drawn to the street. A man was found dead on the Terane road. A savings bank hook shows Michael O'Brien with a credit of Tivury Johnson. Old sailor from Rutherford demonstrates how a gall should unfurl but misses hold and falls. Walter James Chappell fell from a nine hank into Stockyard Creek Gippsland. A young Polglane in Teale ville struck by a peddly bation. his meal was lit.
Racing in South Australia the Onkaparinga Cup was run this afternoon in Adelaide. The field featured several local horses with Bet Bit and Betty Burke among the noted contenders. The winner finished well clear after a steady pace, with positions tightening behind in the final furlongs.
At Randwick on an autumnal yet warm day the Autumn meeting of the AJC produced keen racing with a strong field in the Champagne Stakes won by Lady Rylstone. Realm won the Sydney Cup with Procerd noted among contenders. Karama and Hetting also placed in feature events.
The Perth Mint’s March returns total 114540 units valued at 495217 pounds with year to date receipts rising 12 110 from the prior period. Easter meeting at Mar chson Goldfields B C featured several trial races with Tremending Lights of Asia and Reliance among top contenders in events including a Jandicap and a Murky Scurry selling hack.
A garbled report notes Imones defending Hearne while Wetters refuse Brigades invitation. Perth afternoon scene includes mention of Hughes and Meares with unclear details about mine location and a junior party at Mr Berbivchitin’s. The Fire Brigades Committee invitation was not accepted amid uncertainty.
Tremendous crowds greeted the Bonnievale Heroes yesterday after their rescue of a miner trapped in a western mine. Kalgoorlie Express passengers were met by city officials and the Fire Brigades executive, then escorted to a civic reception at the town hall and later Claremon Showgrounds amid deafening cheers. Curtis could not attend. crowds praised the rescuers for their act of duty.
Day won the quarter mile handicap final with a time near 49 seconds, setting a work’s record. Geraldton won their heat in the hose race and tied for third with Boulder, while other events suffered falls and disqualifications due to water pressure and coupling issues. The rescue event ended in a tie for third as conditions affected several races.
In a Saturday to Sunday sequence Mactan and Geraldton faced a mixed cricket contest. Mactan posted 87 in their innings while Geraldton reached 83 and later built a total to match the visitors. The report records detailed dismissals, bowlers and figures, noting Goss and Ward as leading bowlers for the home side with several batsmen out to sharp fielding.
A reader recalls a Saturday cricket match with Bert Kidd and Ramshaw’s crowd, mentioning players like Pat Burton and Murr Alderman, plus a noisy press scene. The letter critiques local council water works plans, faults in testing, and calls for accountable leadership amid broader town politics and media critique.
Instructions from Midland Railway Company of Western Australia announce a sale by public auction at Linthorpe’s Hotel on Friday April 7 at 2 pm. Properties described include convenient ports for export, subdivided sea areas with timber, loamy soil, and easy water access. Auctioneer James Gardiner. Plans available from Midland Railway Company of WA.
The document reports monthly outturns for exports and imports with figures in pounds for Marvel 27 ape period. It notes declines in some categories and increases in others compared to the same period last year. Revenue attribution includes cessation of state duties and non taxed goods.
Commercial traveller Mr. Chas G Chapman reports chronic diarrhoea eased after using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says a bottle gave relief after a few doses and he was cured. The Geraldton Express notes the remedy is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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