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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
3
May racing at Walkaway drew fair attendance in poor weather with notable entrants from Donzatra and Mingenew. Results listed for several heats and horses including Indelible, Mayflower, and Over shot. Also notes on handicaps, a stewards inquiry into Overshot, and upcoming draught horse sale.
A match at Mullewa on Wednesday featured the Mullewa CC ladies defeating the gentlemen in a return contest. Notable performances came from Mrs Searle and Miss Grace Bowes with several strong scores, while the gentlemen struggled under the usual conditions with right and left handers.
The Gerald on Amateur Dramatic Botiety staged a revival on Wednesday evening to good effect. Performers show progress, audience enjoyed the play, and the evening was a success overall. The Chrysanthemem Show set for April 28 at Town Hall promises strong turnout with new growers entering and a larger display of cut blooms and pot plants expected.
The Geraldton Express states it is published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and sent free to any state address for twelve months on receipt of T2a in advance. A note references a “sensible stimulant” named Wolfe and mentions science in relation to drink, taic, and medicine.
Senator De Largie writes to Geraldton secretary Cribb announcing a touring schedule with Mr Mahon to visit Western Australia around May 12 or 13. He notes a political push as federal elections approach and claims the government has won confidence from new supporters.
Fire Brigade of Chih announces a night meeting at the fire station. Membership is complete and funds are requested to support ongoing operations. Carson's removal sale advertised with all goods at cost price, substitutes unavailable.
Telegrams report a sculling championship on the Wanganui River with Wellington and Dick Avast competing. An artist caught a severe cold after pacing, Benther in sie Cheisteboreh-Dune setting a record, and Ryey was confined to bed for several days but began moving again.
The trial of Tom Mann began in the Circuit Court at Albury before Justice Pring regarding the January disturbance at Broken Mill. Mann faced riot and unlawful assembly counts and conspiracy to prevent others from pursuing their occupation. Mrs. Mann attended. jury selection began with 24 summoned, 12 chosen. Mann pleaded not guilty and sought custody with police, which the court denied. proceedings adjourned to tomorrow.
Sydney reports another bubonic plague case on Thursday. The patient is May McMahon a young woman from Surry Hills employed at a Kent Sarcet warehouse.
The State Public Accounts Committee completed its report on Mr Bent’s allowances during the dissolution year and authorised payments. The committee reportedly questions constitutional validity of Bent’s actions and recommends action based on criminal reports if such events recur.
Melbourne market notes show prices for wheat at 48 United, oats at 212, bran and pollard, oats 24 10 by the ton, maize at Pal, peas and potatoes priced at 2 pounds 17 shillings, onions at 6 shillings per unit. Readable items include wheat oats maize peas potatoes and onions with unit prices.
In Adelaide on Thursday wheat prices fell amid light trading. Market activity was subdued with few parcels moved at minor values. Local reports indicate a steady to soft tone across the market with limited interest from buyers.
A German mail thief arrived at Fremantle on Monday morning. An order for 25 inches of coal was dispatched in Collie and reached Frewantiy by 1 AM. The AWrainer left as WA continues to ensile, while two workers drew behind.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions home, meal, and schnapps with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or concrete facts to summarize into a coherent news item.
A local report from Kalgoorlie describes a collapse at the Australia Hotel near Marjsaye Street injuring several people and trapping others beneath debris. Fire and emergency crews responded as witnesses described chaos and fear as building materials shifted. Conditions remained dangerous with some injuries reported but no confirmed fatalities.
Igonrtle reports a boy named Wallo caught in revolving cog-wheels while cleaning gear yesterday. His forearm was torn below the elbow. Comlilian described as serious. Fire high acres demonstration shows a profit of 81K. Rimbury notes Pine Brizailes-Neminstration with a profit of £707.
Perth dispatch reports detectives probing the arrest of Harcourt Whipple Ellis on a charge linked to a shnitunion incident while Miss Pitts remains in a critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital. Her father, a resident of the galdnetis, traveled to the city after learning of her status. he did not see his daughter. The patient remains unconscious, answers questions but shows no anger, and is described as weaker with fluctuating vital signs.
Unclear text describes a bazaar event and fundraising. Mentions Harish Pall and a total amount raised so far. Indicates proceeds to support a charitable cause and future use of funds.
A youth named Tetlow, an experienced fisherman, disappeared after going out in a dinghy at Gray May area with a small party. Search parties, using boats and land teams, found no trace by nightfall and continued the following morning with neighbors and relatives anxious over his fate.
Mrs Barker of 8 Enuwa Street Apibhantt Sydney testifies to Zam-Buk healing bruises burns rashes and skin ailments. She notes it helped her husband a timber merchant and their children while praising the product for quick relief of soreness and minor cuts. A variety of testimonials describe calming inflamed skin and aiding sore joints.
Rev WF Shannen of the BLA opened the fourth sermon in a series at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. He discussed the earth's creation, the empire, and the human role in stewardship. Irvine, retired to Perth after a trip through the North Murchison gold fields, visited Meekatharra Aquinns and Black Range, attending meetings at Sandton where gains were reported.
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