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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
4
A yardman delivers a taunting note to Steele. The writer claims mastery of a ventriloquist act and describes a staged scene with a horse on a wire and a poured-out envelope. The letter implies a secret plot during Steele's absence and ends with signature Ubique.
Irvine Steele tracks a suspect, misses the boat, and seeks clues in Betabine and Brisbane, aided by a tall fair lady with golden hair. He plans to split efforts, visiting seafaring hotels and boardinghouses to uncover the tall sandy-haired man who paid five shillings to carry bags aboard.
Market report notes scarce vegetables from Perth and scarce poultry with rising prices. Apples and pears from southern districts fetch high prices. notable consignments of apples and pears sold. Weekly entries list varied prices for radish spinach cucumbers beans pumpkins cabbages grapes and quinces with several days noting strong demand and favorable sales for premier lots authored by H. Mackenzie.
Ravron Trathirs and Christienoid have been convicted of submitting a false return for tax in respect of the same tax. They were fined and faced treble damages. Evidence showed the defendants knowingly filed a false return with the aim of evading payment. The liable amount was proved to be 48,000. The defendants face payment obligations for the evaded tax and penalties.
Rydney April 2 a disturbance at the Royal Hotel in Rydal led to officers confronting a group. Constables Brien and Collin were injured while attempting arrests as the gang attacked and members fled.
A jury verdict states Youn died when a vole collapsed beneath him causing a fall from a telephone line. The ruling blames the collapse on the failure of a component in the pole section and cites missing materials as a factor in the accident.
At Victoria Quay during the discharge of the German steamer Sharnhorst, a worker named Harry Browning Jumper fell into the water and did not survive. Peter Lennon attempted rescue and was struck by a falling chain while others pulled him and another named Heinrich to safety. Brown’s body was not recovered. The incident prompted water police and wharf laborers to respond.
A six year old boy, son of Wo Teown an engineer from Mildura, was fatally injured when a steam engine on a fishing trip jammed him in the machinery. The father immediately shut off steam and freed the body, which was found severely mangled.
A 감사 to the Geraldton public for past liberal patronage announces a planned sale starting March 1 1910. Prices for small goods and hotel supper rooms will be reduced at reduced rate, with arrangements made for supplies at lowered cost to benefit the community.
Mr E W Sullivan died this morning from blood poisoning. The event is recorded in local notices with brief, solemn wording noting the passing of the individual and the cause. Further genealogical or obituary details are not provided in the fragment.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as superior for piles and related skin ailments. It cites Mr Thomas Rich of Perth who claims complete relief after use, and Mrs Rich eight years later confirms continued freedom from itching piles. The copy emphasizes safety, affordability, and direct purchase through Foster McClellan Co.
Fisher arrived in Melbourne to a dense crowd at the rail who cheered loudly. He waved and promised to address them later, then proceeded to Government House for a high hour celebration. He reiterated support for a Labor policy and said the cabinet’s name would be submitted on Friday.
Peter Graham and Henry Kilbraine were killed when a rock fall buried them at the 1,100 level of the Creat Ronklee Gwomy mine. Rescuers recovered Kilbraine alive but he died from injuries. Kilbraine leaves a widow and four children. Graham leaves a widow and their four children.
Notice to creditors and claimants the estate of Job Hagan deceased arising in Western Australia. Creditors must send detailed claims by May 4, 1910 or lose share of assets as the curator proceeds to distribution. Dated Perth April 21 1910.
Perth report indicates Minister for Me Gregory underwent a light operation on Sunday. He is recovering at a private hospital and will likely be absent from office for about a fortnight.
April Northam reports the inquest into the death of Arthule Yours, a telephone fine repairer, with the proceedings detailing circumstances surrounding the fatal day.
The Geraldton Express notes a free delivery offer for twelve months to any address within the state, provided 19064 is received in advance.
A printed notice urges manufacturers to advertise, claiming a flaw free product alone won t win world wide business. It argues advertising builds a business and warns short sighted firms that lack promotion will remain below top industry leaders. Copies of the EXPRESS are sold at Albert s News Agency in Perth Central Arcade and from Mr Patterson, 9 P O Mobkwtall.
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