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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1907
Page
2
Notice from Victoria Hotel seeking return of a red cow with white points and brand H nea, bell and chain. Reward on delivery. Contact office ADVABCA for details and security terms.
April events calendar lists nominations for Dongarra Ec clese at 10 p.m. Seraliton and Wootacarra cricket match, Public meeting in Municipal Chambers of Victoria District Progress and Development League. Yalgoo District races on 11 and 18 feature Geraliton-Woote farta cricket continuation.
The Dongarra Race Club issue lists Maiden Plate ten pounds and other races at Fongarra Racecourse on April 9 1907 with stakes from £7 to £15 and passes for horses that have not won advertised races. Nominations close April dth and weights announced April 10 with entries due April 15 by 1 pm.
The notice announces an extraordinary election at Nabawah Schoolroom on Saturday April 13 1907 to fill a vacant seat caused by the resignation of Win Burgos. Ratepayers Abditor must hand in certificates at least seven days before the election, addressed to Nabawah School c/o the Board Secretary, G Baker Nabawah, April 1, 1907.
UK and Europe shopping centers will close at port on Friday April 5 at 10 p.m. with a late fee applying until 5 a.m. Saturday April 8. Eastern States and New Zealand stores will transmit via RMS Ortona on Tuesday evening the 12th, with a late fee until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
An old line touts a trusted remedy from Bennington linked to Trish Moss promising relief for chest throat and lungs with a claim of genuine quality. The brief ad style text emphasizes consistent results when the genuine article is obtained.
Shipping notice lists steamers and routes from Geraldton to Fremantle, Nor West, Singapore and Batavia with voyage dates in April. Vessels named include Bultant Payoo Weroe Paroo and Fremantle Geraldton legs amid freight movements and timing notes.
A deputation including the district member and the Mayor plans to meet the Minister for Works on Thursday morning regarding the water supply. The Geraldton Advertiser notes a royal warrants heading and reports a family illness described as English cholera affecting Mee Wolff and family, with Dr Macmorran attending.
This morning in the Potion Tour Daniel Coffsy was fined ten shillings or eight days for indecent behaviour at Marine Terrace. Yesterday's weather remained mild and fine with Bayometer readings much higher than the day before. A religious profession occurred at Presentation Convent Gerainon, with Mian McLoughilin taking final vows. O’Mallay served as celebrant and Father Creagh and Rogerra assisted. A general meeting is planned to discuss aid for workers displaced by timber wage cuts. Construction on Mr Stokes Marino Terrace building progresses, with brickwork for Tow Ell nearly complete. Mr PUL Hann journeyed from Laverton. water shortages linger as the Mungane ranges threaten supplies. forecasts note poor outcomes for water access in the area.
Geraldton awarded honors for drill as youths compete in a band contest style event. Final results list Day Whiteman second in the quarter mile handicap while other fire brigade events show Geraldton placing in ladder races and eight men.
Terrible collision on Monday night between the launch Alice and excursion steamer Togo on the River Tamar near Freshwater Bay. One boat with sixteen aboard from Supply River led to sixteen aboard. six rescued, ten drowned. Names include Miss Macdonald and Mr J T Macdonald family members among the victims. Rescue efforts recovered six bodies. further remains reported.
Mr W B Fullowfield reports a large ship load bound for Promauds and the Olive schooner sails with full cargoes for Bunbary and Frmuutleroxpertivaly. War 9 Terrace shops face health dispute repairs under supervision of Meury Jenner & Haffner with painters and plumbers at work. Japanese tenant and a new Lanndr opening, while McDonald to run refreshment room. Port trade rises. demand for vacant premises grows.
The race saw the Bendigo team outclassed as Gerakiton advanced to the final rounds. The starter’s error led to an apology, but the judges refused a rerun. Gerakiton reached all semi finals before losing the final rung.
Easter Saturday test at Queen's Park started 11 am with Barker winning the toss and batting. Halligan and Overheu opened. Goss and Herring bowled well for Victoria Districts, taking multiple wickets. Murchison were bowled out for 72. Barker led the bowlers with five for 10 as Victoria Districts collapsed to a comfortable win.
Rock was bowled by Barker and Dunn fell to a fast delivery before failures in the slips and behind. Halla's sharp catch ended Dunn at 26, Catjer bowled Ward at 5, Goes dismissed Ward for 7, Jones and Reid added 3 and 32 not out. Reid played a stubborn innings to seal the victory for his side amid mixed local fielding.
Spencer's Ames Theat Company announces a return engagement at Gereblen for Wednesday through Thursday nights next. The company offers a new up to date seven scene show with reproductions of famous natural wonders including The Yellowstone Park and Niagara. The program features Detective stories, novelty acts, and a varied cast with Mr Epanaye and his sons, a curated troupe bringing London and New York styles to local audiences.
A private 40 acre freehold property with uplands water two feet from surface offers 2 700 acres water, 300 water features, and a chance of a lifetime. Priced at £300, located within a mile of Northampton Linn.
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