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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1910
Page
3
Fragmented OCR lists multiple names and provinces for a legislative council election. Text includes corrupted spellings and stray terms such as postal voters and candidate mentions, with no clear outcome or structured details. The readable segments indicate candidate names and regional references amid widespread garbled text.
Dalgety and Co and Limbedamit Elder and Sttention and Co Limited jointly report yarding of 196 cattle and 629 sheep with 190 pigs. Prices eased due to over-supply after two cattle shipments, with prime cattle and sheep showing mixed results and several lots of calves, rams, and stores trading at lower levels.
Weraty Dalgety at Company Limited reported a weekly sale at Uwiy sale room Fremantle on 23rd April Sheepskin lot offered another large vein of skins and tannery by products. The sale featured various weights and prices with strong demand for light and medium weights and cautious bidding for heavy weights search for value in stock.
Perth reports Mrs Teague, alleged to have been poisoned by an Aiguan medhalist, is now recovering. The incident prompted police and medical attention with details sparse while investigators pursue leads.
The body of laborer Alexander Fimllay was found Saturday at Maddington. Death appears to be from cyanide poisoning, apparently self administered, police report states.
Mr. Lapsley, chief officer of the Fire Brigades Board, reported a week long surprise tour of Fremantle demonstrations and found serious neglect on the Eastern Goldfields. Some towns had no provision to protect risks during brigades' absence, leaving residents exposed.
A Crowther correspondent denounces Marchant manager of the Picner Lime Kiln for a bold and offensive outburst. He demands substantiation, hints at a bicycle trip issue, and warns Marchant to temper language and avoid threats while counsel urges restraint and caution.
The Turf reports a race at Tieleon Vale Hamstrcap with Dragoon and Sampron among the favorites. Roy led early then faded, while Dragoon and Calstock rallied. Milner and Foy followed. Final time listed as 2115 with Roy fourth and Calstockast among others.
Telegram dispatch notes some superior officers oppose the new military scheme and question appointing the Inspector General. Critics urge caution ahead of an approaching election as labour members voice doubts while party leaders stay silent.
The timber strike in Melbourne nears resolution as workers may accept the wages board decision within a day or two. Unionists report a possible retreat from the hardline stance, signaling a settlement path.
A miner named Thomas Titus was working in the bottom level stopes of the Lamg Tunnel mine at Walhalla when loose slag caused a drill to start and strike him. The drill penetrated his body. he was moved to Melbourne Hospital with a chance of recovery if septic poisoning is avoided.
At Tamworth Circuit Court on Friday James Power faced murder charges but was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of his wife. The verdict concludes a murder prosecution and yields a manslaughter conviction.
The document notes the Mocipline prize awarded by firemen to A C M Gileon and team for five years in supremacy. Details of forging and framing in Geratdnn by A J Bight. Railway Football Club and police garden activities mentioned. Weather forecast predicts strong southeasterly winds and rough seas in southern waters.
Victims Labourers James Stuart Jom Johnson and five other men were stabbed last night in Larsdale Street during a fight. They were taken to Melbourne Hospital with serious but non fatal wounds. The report lists 304 Robert Grant among those involved and notes police inquiries are pending.
A Sydney Sunday report notes a youth named Burgess died after his lead was cut by a ramcar on Friday night. He stepped onto the wrong side of one vehicle and was struck by another approaching from the opposite direction.
Symes Byrne, a hatter stationed at Carlton, told police he lost £200 after returning from races at Mebourne. He claimed to have tied the money in his hip pocket at the racecourse and found it missing on arriving at Fitcher Street.
Houdini’s Biplane with Howhini name aboard clipped a crosscurrent Friday above Rosehill racecourse. The craft struck the ground, one wheel broken. the pilot was unhurt.
Mr Fincher spoke at Brisbane Town Hall praising the Labor Party’s recent pledge to implement unimproved land value taxation. He urged carrying out the program without personal bias, to expand employment and industry while welcoming European-descent workers as conditions improve. He challenged claims that Labour MPs are bound only by caucus votes.
The article presents rainfall data from Mullewa and the Wat district, via Institute Mills and Agricultural Bank, showing that even the smallest years yielded over eight inches of rain and eight inches can support wheat. The ten year average exceeds 12 inches with rainfall concentrated when it benefits pasture and crop growth, and includes separate figures for unusually low or atypical years to avoid inflating records.
Mr Fisher had a parat reception on his arrival at Sydney yesterday. It said that the Cabinet would be selected by caucuses today.
Brisbane telegram reports a tragic double shooting near Glengallan on a Friday night. William Trimann, 19, is found dead with a shot to the head at the Moor, while his brother Henry is killed earlier at the cottage. a breech loader and decouunt clothes are found nearby. Police and Warwick detectives investigate motive unclear.
Police report from Northampton details Thomas Williams charged with forging a cheque for 218 41 and later accused of horse stealing. Witnesses recount Williams deceiving Mrs Jackson at Howatharra to obtain a horse, saddle, and equipment by false pretenses. Williams pleaded guilty to preliminary counts and awaits next quarter sessions. magistrate Mr S Mitchell presiding.
A fragmentary summary of a Western Australian political scene with Labor defending its stance against Liberal opponents. Mentions Labor’s projected gains, criticisms of the Fisher administration, and forthcoming appearances by candidates in Oakubella Moungonila and Wathaway. Includes police notes on local disturbances and election-related chatter.
The Creenough Roads Board held its usual monthly meeting at Central Greenough on Tuesday the 12th. Chairman A. C. Chine Gouzy presided with Messrs R.A. We fom Q. Anderson and others present. Mrs Ey Lowell elected chairman for the fifth seat. Discussions covered a proposed restivey of a recently surveyed road through Kerlie's and Glengarry, a water pipe under the roadway by Jane Fikos, seven days notice for removal of a secretary, annual grant credit issues, land department directions on Location 0287 to Crowtter, and gravel work on Georgina road. The resignation of J. J. Keefe was accepted and May 2nd, 1919 set as polling day. Accounts totaling £120 were passed for payment.
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