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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
3
An 1890s style advertisement extols Zam-Buk as a universal healing balm for children and household use. It recounts a boy with severe finger injuries healed by Zam-Buk and recommends keeping a tin ready for accidents and a broader list of ailments treated by Zam-Buk.
The piece highlights an illustrated vaudeville program at Mayenne Mall featuring Bluew Tiered and a versatile troupe. Headlined by the young comedian Minster Kell, the show promises American and English character acts, notable mezzo-soprano Mario, Gladys, and renowned basso Mr Great Shaw, with a broad tour history across Australia and America.
The readable text presents garbled dialogue and scattered phrases about drinking whisky and a bank scene. Names and places are indiscernible, with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
A large crowd enjoyed a sunny Easter Monday at Mullewa with an athletic meeting and attraction drive. Events included the Mullewa Handicap won by Major 1 Wheelock, the Tendrdy Flat Race won by Bert Emery, and several sprint and novelty races won by Bert Emery and S. Wheelock as the day concluded with a village dance.
The Andiean Raster Fete in the Parish Hall drew crowds with stalls, music by Geraldon City Band, and generous donations, including £50 on day one. Visitors enjoyed decorations, fruits, produce, and sweets, with outdoor refreshment stands and sideshows enhancing the lively community event. The fair continues this evening with expected larger crowds.
The Natal Government reports a serious uprising in Nkandla Zulu lands led by Mambanta. Partners Siganandi and Nilubi refuse to cooperate against Haluhaata. June Mansel redirects forces to Nkandla as Dimmly faces accusations of complicity and the government seeks volunteers for a special war unit in Zululand.
Faster Monday sports at the Railway Hotel field drew a good crowd with several low class races. Winners included Dingo, Topsy, Dandy, Watty, Shirkem, Kitty, Grafire, Murmur, Honeydew, Hack, Traer, Crafire, Topsy, Teabetle and a juvenile toy prizes display in the public hall in the evening.
A largely attended Labor Party branch meeting in the Association room Marine Terrace Corallion discussed the movement's progress and ethics. Senators De Largie and Henderson spoke praising worker gains and urging political action. They invited Federal Labor Leader Mr Watson to visit during his West Australia trip. A reception committee was formed to arrange the visit.
The notice lists weights for the Flynn Handicap 9 furlongs and St George's and Welter Handicaps. Entrants include Enchanteur First Blood Sunny Morn Le Grande Kingbolt Rosetud Varmell Parnell Chaddenmurra Minilya Boy Royal Artillery and Admiction with weights shown alongside each horse. The race meeting is scheduled for May 3.
South Greenoughites failed to arrive for a planned Saturday cricket game against Mingenev, causing disappointment, extra costs, and a skipped holiday for locals. The Shaw company entertained at the Agricultural Hall, with plans for a return visit. Politics note Swaney circles expect Neakin Government to delay electorate redrawing as Danbury fire primaries conclude. A land sale near the Me Bonne town hall brought £0,000 for 114 by 12st.
A conference of the Independent Labor Party at Stackinn on Thursday approved a platform praising education despite limited schooling. A resolution to extend suffrage to women was carried by a large majority. The party affirmed its organization and policy by a vote of VIA Viles to 58.
At the Rome conference on Universal Penny Postage, Joseph Wart, Postmaster-General of New Zealand, will move a resolution in favor of universal penny postage. The Egyptian representative will speak. The proposal faces strong opposition from Great Britain.
The Servian Cabinet has resigned after King Peter balked at retiring regional leaders until the Austrian Servian commercial treaty is concluded. Sir George Thomas Michael O'Brien K.C.M.G. died at 61. he served Fiji and Western Pacific administration from 1897 to 1908. King Alfonso of Spain visits the Isle of Wight with Princess Rim of Bat feathers noted at the Tate.
An Australian advertisement fragment promotes Poan's Dinner Pills with tabs on mullet and macaroni recipes. It presents a parsley butter sauce for bream with carrots and a macaroni dish baked with milk eggs and cinnamon. It claims water aids constipation and nudges readers toward a gentle purgative alongside the pill product.
The Berlin Post criticizes Italy for a weather policy at Mocenas and for aligning with France and England rather than joining the Triple Alliance. Other papers contrast with the Algevitas Conference outcome, suggesting divisions and unclear positions.
An explosion in the high pressure engine of the British battleship Prince of Wales at Malta killed three crew and injured four. Portuguese naval aide Touion reports mutiny fallout with five Portuguese ships anchored under fort guns. Fourteen sailors are confined to barracks. alleged harshness by cruiser Don Carlos’s commander sparked the mutiny.
The British deputy destroyer Ar denty yesterday collided with and sank the torpedo boat No. A off Malta. The crew was saved.
The Natal Supreme Court dismisses WON Wills appeal against extradition to Sydney authorities on New South Wales scandal charges. The piece notes widespread departures from Townsville and mentions French naval messengers training, with a passerby quip about repealing a lawn magazine.
A reader praises Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as lifesaving for a infant with severe diarrhoea. The ad mentions W Z Fallowfield Marine Terrace Geraldton selling pumps and remedies including Wolfe’s Sumnades for winter ailments.
For 35 years it has held premier place as a cough remedy. It is pleasant to take and may be relied upon. For a drink ask for Wolfe's Schnapps and get it.
Milch cows with young calves for sale. Apply at Wolfe’s Schnapps address. Proad offer roculating tone noted with Te 4 details.
Telegrams report the Railway Appeal Board has adjourned the hearing for Osbyrne, Yatimar, and Kell who faced charges related to alleged unauthorized payments and irregularities. Proceedings paused as officials reconsider the evidence and schedule.
The Perth meeting approved a motion supporting Home Rule after a speech by Mr. Puvlin, Belfast West MP, who urged broad backing. The resolution passed amid strong feelings and broad support for reform in the region.
A chaotic Victoria District Turf Club meeting produced slow stewarding and sporadic results. Nominations led to confusion over starters and scratchings, with delays and a poorly attended program, while races were decided amid questions over race administration and crowd engagement.
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