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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1910

Page

3

Fire Brigade Football Club elects officers at meeting

The Fire Brigade Football Club met at Commonwealth Motel on Friday. Mr. C Wilkin presided and officers were elected including Patron W H James, President Golsberg, Secretary O J O'Neill, Treasurer R Web, assistant secretary R Web, and trainers W Wilson, Brughney, O’Neil, R Bell, F Ward. Temporary match committee set to arrange a game against Railways next Saturday. A gold medal for regular attendance to be donated by C Wilkin. Training nights fixed for May and Thursday. Club financials show a balance of £6 17s and a credit balance of £98.

R Web Conmnétter Messra Wilkins Lowe F Ward R. Dell Treary Mowsrs Brhugey O'Neil R. Bell F. Ward Wee Lows Wilkins Railways Wilkian Westal Vale Mackie Tewan Brestan Threid Enmeludnd Ctu

Agricultural aid proposal for Geraldton port line route

A letter from A L Eh Cirsenough dated April 1916 urges the Minister of Lands to consider an experimental farm along the proposed railway from Geraldton toward Multewa or Yalgoo. He argues a farm would test climate and soil, proving land value or guiding railway decisions, aiming to justify the project if land proves fertile.

Multewa

Ladies' Annual Fouroar Race Sparks Complaints and Challenge

A letter criticizes a sport column for misnaming rowing crews and mocks misinterpretations of boat seating. The writer defends the racing program, argues weaker crews deserve starts, and proposes a consolation race and trophies if their crew loses, while challenging the columnist to back claims with fair competition.

Rich Sporta

Paltry Shopkeepers Comment Sparks Local Letter

A Walkaway reader defends Geraldton shopkeepers after a remark at a Walkaway event. The writer says the remark was likely a joke and not representative of others, stressing the country recognizes Geraldton’s value and asserting the editor should note the stance reflects a single speaker, not the community.

Geraldion Geraldton

Greenough Catholics entertain Bishop Kelly before Rome trip

At St Catherine's Hall Greenough a largely representative gathering, with Catholics and other denominations, hosted Bishop Kelly before his forthcoming journey to Rome. A warm program featured music and tributes led by Mr Hugh Hamersley and speakers including Mr J M Drew MLC. A substantial cheque was presented to aid the Bishop's travel aims, with thanks to Greenough residents and volunteers who organized the event.

St. Catherine's Hall Greenough Walla Kelly Rome Ales P.m Indies Filly Ami Hone Gouthemen Geraldton Casey Bunting Mise Levazari Ign Hugh Hamersley Tank J. M. Drew Father Hilly Getakiton Training Aiming Clinch Ryan Jones May Kemp Thompson Ming Waldeck Hiatning F. Clinch Halding P. Clinch Miley Rewbi Morrell Brodsky Doras Ryan Knox-Poden Manning Bishop Kelly June Drew MLC Otter Trew Gerallton D. Ryan J, Desmond B, McGuinness Jas. Reynolds T. McCagh J. McCartney W. F. Stansfield Ugh Tamersley Haaving Addreaa Mr. Drew Greenau Ami Nomistholi Jbl Haining Guildram Ciwers Iso Hamerckey Atick Tie God v Broome Beagle Bay Singapore Liberia India Tim New Land S Egypt Pyramids Holy Land Lord Mt. Calvary St. Peter Akutratia Setance Lochlor Australia bin Feltow London England Euler Thomas Clinch Wilson Wanda Abe Berringer Ventura

Meeting of te P L P at Druids Hall Tomorrow

There will be a meeting of te P L P at the Druids Hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock sharp, followed by a District Labor Council meeting. Members and delegates are urged to attend as the President has special business to present.

Te P L. P Druids’ Hall District Labor Council

Daring aeronaut Silyhe survives balloon crash in Perth

Telegrams report in Perth on Monday that aeronaut Silyhe near death after a balloon released prematurely during a carnival ascent caught fire. He parachuted from 900 feet, the parachute opened and steadied his fall, and he survived with minor injuries.

Perth Silyhe Silphe Tekrowind

Smallpox Outbreak and Ship Doctor Prosecuted

Otway passengers were released from quarantine on Saturday. The Otway's doctor faces prosecution by the Guaranting Department when the vessel returns to Fremantle for allegedly giving misleading health information to the local boarding officer. The doctor claimed the boat was clean.

Perth Otway Guaranting Department Fremantle

The W A T C April Handicap Result at Mandicad

The W A T C April Handicap at Mandicad Saturday saw Dragoon win by two lengths from Artesian with Dagst Wood and Willy Wally close behind. Cissy and Quibble followed, while Ariisan, Woollside, and others trailed. start prices showed Dragoon the favourite.

eDragood Sampson Cissy Barry Quibble Matthews Ariisian Willy Wally Woodside Woodwide Chay Artesian Dragoon Clay Quible Hack Dragyxon Lala Jeneth Cissy Aint Quibbie Winniage Woollside A

Federal Elections Update from Western Australia

Partial results show Liberal and Labor candidates leading in WA and Perth districts with small boxes yet to count. Figures include Lab candidates De Targie Henderson and Teeshaw, Lib Kingsmill and Porrest, Labor’s Fowler and OLomuen, and Fremantle results for Hedges Carpenter Thorpett with several smaller contests awaiting final tallies.

Perth Fowler Wir Teeshaw Porrest O'Lomuen Fremantle Hedges Carpenter Thorpett

Sir John Forrest in Bedfordate Show Address

Sir John Forrest spoke at Bedfordate Show promising Labor Party majority in the Eastern States for three years. He urged rapid action on promises including a transcontinental railway and pledged full support from Taylors. Applause followed as he urged Liberals to deliver and avoid delay.

John Forrest Bedfordate Labor Party Calne

Inter State NSW Elections Trigger Mutual Reactions

Sir Winnie spoke on the recent elections saying the result was a tragedy that spoke last week, and blamed the party for harsh treatment and misdeeds by the British Empire. He argued the public felt outraged at the crime and the powers of the peasant nation were now in question.

Winnie

Robbed in Railway Square Waiting Room

Thomas Arthur Crermes, a Liverpool district resident, fell asleep in the Leamway waiting room at Railway Square. He awoke around four o clock yesterday morning to find his watch and gold chain and money stolen. He reported the theft to police.

Sydney Sumiay Thomas Arthur Crermes Liverpool Leamway Railway Square

Woman Burned to Death in Sydney Tragedy

Emily Smart of Hamiltans wint Rozeth was badly burned yesterday through faulty vaccination. She was admitted to hospital and died there tonight.

Sydney Emily Smart Hamiltans Wint Rozeth

Victoria Wm Crabtree's Death In Fitzroy Explosion

Victoria Wm Crabtree dies following the Fitzroy explosion. Coroner reports he died from burns and injuries while attempting a felonious act. investigation completed by year end.

Victoria WM. Crabtree Melbournt Siawhiy Jon William Crictrey Fitzroy Tail

Wellington News Snapshot of a Disorderly Distrubance Trial

A Wellington case reports A Cobwen, manager at Hy New Zea tard Tee, sentenced to four months and fined 80 for distributing centertature contained in a newspaper copy. The item reflects obscurities from Tealand Obserities column.

Wellington Stintay A. Cobwen Amt

Jockey Sutberland Wields at Salon Race Moot

Adelaide report recalls Wee Stalian jockey Ay Sutberland riding Cotlrite amid a chaotic Tattersalls day. Mounting difficulties and a fall cause a reshuffle with Captain Tyndal and others affected. Geraldton connections and a stevedoring note follow as the annual Ravers Football meeting looms.

Adelaide Simday Ay Sutberland Wee Stalian We Tattersalls Cotlrite Stalin Mr Wil Ratnier Thors Rae Uhm Horta Ueiliot An Howe Howdal Hares Statbone Romer

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

The readable fragments describe a local notice related to a public sale. Details on action and authorities are incomplete but indicate an official sale process and related oversight.

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