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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
4
A sensational patient tale claims a ten year old girl with severe eczema was cured in three weeks by a single set of Cuticura treatments, described as miraculous in a clipped, promotional style from the era.
The Murchison Times notes the shaft run through the Princess Royal yielded led ore values in the week’s clean-up, with a parcel from the May Day area at Cue One battery under way. Additional parcels from the Car East region were likewise processed at the Gem and Cue battery, with activity ongoing as press time.
Mr Jameson and partner Gulbally own a fossil feature near Barrambie and Erreddis. They have sunk a shaft at a block near WHE, value rising to about two million Monars. The pair, with others, are working a vein that yields good returns as they pace to strike a wider seam south of the Simarstone.
Fragmented report cites Peak Will and MrG Myers at a government battery for a return of Hug Aunt from the Brilliant GM at the Horseshoe. Mentions a 115 ton parcel traced by Mahoney and Marin at the Two Mile, and a yield per ton. Ends with an ad for Wolfe's Schnapps.
An Australian mining company release contains partial text about regulatory events, financial actions, and company updates. The readable fragments mention Peak Hill Gold Fields Ltd and references to unimproved par items and potential audits or approvals.
Fragmented OCR notes show recommendations for survey based approval of land parcels in Yalgoo and Gullewa including names like Layla, Meswingerss Tabeb, and GML. The document references acres and a survey subject condition with South Australian and Western Australian localities and entities such as Messengers, Crogan, and Black person.
Burges the secretare writes to the Veraklion Town Clerk about joining a health board and outlines the procedure. Casson replies that applicants must forward proposed members and the area the board will operate over to the Central Board of Health.
An interview with Tyvetor James of the Joe Cinical Board of Health notes a proposal for Bowls Row to appoint an inspector to the Howetak Health. The discussion references upcoming sessions and potential timing for a health district inspection.
The article reports on a Fremantle prison case involving Nabaly Bennett and alleged breaches of prison regulation. It covers prosecutorial actions, defenses about previous punishment, provocation claims, and witness remarks by Sheriff Warder Casey and the Crown Prosecutor. Details describe disciplinary measures, confinement in refractory cells, and a disputed incident during a provocation claim.
An inquiry reveals tensions over refractory cells and political pressure at Fremantle prison. Witnesses testify about prison rules, separate treatment, and the role of officials in disciplinary measures amid calls for reform.
The advertisement claims Frootoids ease headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. It cites large post orders as proof of public approval and promotes weekly bedtime doses to aid liver function and digestion. Sold by W G Hearne Geelong Victoria and local chemists and medicine vendors.
A prisoner challenges the premise that inmates lack rights, arguing death penalty defendants retain essential protections. The note highlights the conflicting view of due process and fair treatment, urging acknowledgment of fundamental rights in capital cases.
Trigg appeals against rates on several shop premises including sub lots 519 520 525 and 52M. Evidence centers on frontage sizes and location near the wharf and market streets, with witnesses arguing whether valuations were excessive given circumstances and subletting arrangements. The tribunal weighs if overall conditions justify the proposed rates and whether adjacent properties affect the assessed value.
The Local Court heard multiple debt cases over a four week period with judgments and costs awarded. Debtors included N. Marths v Wiley and Gt and costs for Arnold cases, and A. Wik mon v Walker, with various sums and monthly instalments. Testimony covered debts contracted in Melbourne for hats and horse training, with details of defendants’ employment, family ties, and willingness to pay instalments.
Fragmentary OCR reveals details of estates and executors with monthly allowances and inquiries into administration. Mentions Mr. Mills solicitor, a Dr Thom, and a De Humgs ford, plus settlements and pending orders. Also lists Public Works Department items, road surveys, telephony matters, and upcoming meetings in Goraklton and nearby localities.
The notices list nominations for the May 30 meeting at Dongarra Centre with horses Flying Stakes Mingene Cup and Farewell Pansdicay. Mayflower Medal and Indelible Mareen Tundaleer are mentioned with weights to be declared later at Seruldion meeting.
The wetal mopilty meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday 6th inst. Members include G K Sewell WA Wiltom C1 Duncan F O Anderson AL Chach WH K Muley J Hatmees ley H KE Bumnersley I McCartney. Sewell was unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Accounts totaling £86 1s 0d were passed for payment. Possible reserve near mouth of river discussed and rent reduction sought. Supervisor to inspect any report. From Public Works Department regarding Midland Railway rating received. Circular on special grant of £150 for main road received. From Roads Board conference noted. Geraldton branch A.N.A. reports resident medical officer for Gremouth. Secretary to write to and thank the A.N.A. for efforts in this matter. Central Board of Halt – received.
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