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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1906
Page
2
The fragment lists lunar positions and phases for Geraldion including first quarter on April 2 at 12.2 p.m. full moon on April 2 at 2.12 p.m. last quarter on April 16 at 1.36 a.m. new moon on April 21 at 6.5 a.m.
The Chrysanthemum Show is set for the Masonic Hall on Wednesday April 25 at 4 pm. Mr J M Drew is advertised to speak in Walkaway Public Hall on Wednesday evening April 1 and in St Catherine's Hall Greenough on Thursday April 12. The Murchison Times notes the National Political League has chosen Hugh Hoemerviey as candidate for Central Province. Local Australian Light Horse troops depart for training at Claremont, with infantry entraining Thursday morning and the Fire Brigade team bound for Bunbury. A valuable stud stock addition from Coolyardie to Mr W M Grant at Newmarracarra station includes the chestnut horse British by Kingsley, in Mr S Haddy's Geraldton stables for breeders to view. A temper named Charles Volk, 45, collapsed while loading guano from Davis and Pulian's John and Richard to the Coolgardie, taken to hospital. Dr Hungerford says no serious result expected unless later develops. Five thousand Zion City inhabitants reject Elijah Dowie as leader over extravagant living. wife and son A E Dowie censured. An Adelaide syndicate miner, H Grant, inspected silver, lead, and copper near Barker River. lode described as wide with lead content 50-70 percent. Predictions suggest a modern pavement system adoption. the racing aged worker from Mr Haselden’s yards is noted. Mayor F G Sreelomet to address council matters. Perth samples of rubbish and contract costs discussed. council approved direct purchase from contractor for some items. A large asset package including machinery and timber shipped from Perth for vanes Zabel remains pending completion under Mr Bethune’s direction. The central story centers on community events, political moves, and local infrastructure developments.
Mosirs Dalgety Cochinprey report Jibcir movements. Paren leaves Fremantle for Geraldton on April 1. Paron Teaved Meeldton sails for North West ports Inv a Singapore on April 19. Baltan departs Geraldton for Fremantle on April 13. Melbourne/2itraot Adeladie queued for Fremantle transshipping for Geraldton.
An ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as more effective than common cough syrups claiming it soothes and heals to restore healthy tissue, reducing future attack risk. Sold by W. Fahonfield at Marine Terrace in Geraldton.
An article urges concerted effort by liquor trade supporters in the state to counter anti liquor vilification. It argues many in power and the publican class can be mobilized to awaken interest and influence opinion. Also notes Sir Arthur Bulledge accepted a judgeship in Queensland and outlines his background.
Georgina April 6 Mr J M Drew delivered a political address in Georgina with Mr Prior in the chair. A vote of thanks was passed to the speaker for solid support in the district. Moora April 7 a large roll up at the Agricultural Hall heard Drew discuss his stewardship and political views. John Brown chaired and praised the candidate as questions on local matters followed. a vote of confidence was carried with applause.
Mining report from the Union Jack mine owned by Edwards and Mitchell notes 102 tons processed at Teckamarra State battery yielding an average value of 12dwt 22gr per ton. Ore from Boyd's Reward lease totals 310 tons for 1020s, with plans to sink deeper and test the reef. Further ore shows 1K to 200 tons ready for testing. stamps dropping on ore from multiple extensions.
Partial clean up of a crushing incident near Jackson and Marmont lease area was halted in Sion Lotwe ing due to unclear reports. Authorities say ongoing investigations and plate analyses from the state battery are pending further findings.
A fragment notes exaggeration among prospectors at a patch near a government well about a half mile away. It mentions some workers gathering weights but not earning wages, with hazardous or rough conditions implied on the site.
Entries close April 23 for the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce led Commercial Examination to be held May 7 8 9. Candidates may lodge entries at Fremantle Perth Kalgoorlie Houlder Coolgardie Northam and Geralter Chambers of Commerce. Local examination options available for distant districts with supervision. The Commercial Cold Medal of WA will go to the top scorer. Syllabus and entry forms available on request. About 150 firms support preference for certificate holders when hiring junior staff.
Sir George Law has been appointed Lieutenant of the Tower of London succeeding Lord Seymour. The new lieutenant, nicknamed Hard Luck, is known for introducing the famous leather chained shoulder straps worn by cavalry. A story links the straps to his survival in a skirmish during the Afghan War and notes their adoption as a regular Army precaution.
Captain Ryan the new Brith naval attache recounts a Washington dinner tale about old farmers at a Thanksgiving feast. An elderly farmer drinks champagne and grows quieter and more stubborn under his heavy brows, finally demanding why the whisky is not yet served.
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