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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
3
Fragmented Geraldton page reports a planned church cemetery opening, a charity road fund vote, a large-scale volunteer search for a missing man, and routine council notices. Also cited are travel warnings from Waierakine, a shipwreck caution, and monthly weather data with rain totals and temperatures.
The record outlines a Victoria District Progress and Development League meeting with discussion of weather, attendance, and a slate of motions. It notes appointments, reports, and proposals related to local civic improvements, railway concerns, and public notices, with references to multiple officials and committees.
An advertisement recounts a North Melbourne man’s recovery from rheumatic crippling after taking Williams' Pink Pills, claiming pain vanished within months and joints regained function. The testimonial promotes the medicine as a genuine treatment from the Williams Medicine Co. with prices listed and a payer’s note.
A council debate addressed municipalising baths while remarks about a railway station railing and a Sunday morning schedule arose. A secretary was tasked to draft a letter to city officials seeking broader civic action, with further discussion planned at the next meeting.
The Commandant and the First Company and Regimental Band of Wallis attend a parade on Friday. Remarks are offered on discipline and drill with notes on future field training and improved huts and infantry readiness. Weather affected the annual Feiyant meeting and hunting event, with reports of competition and attendance by officers and staff.
A reader reports severe facial eruptions due to indigestion. After trying multiple soaps and ointments without relief, they finally achieved complete cure following a different remedy.
Local testimonial notes a doctor advising Mrs K al to try Cuticura remedies. She reportedly recovered entirely in a short time and the speaker says she will recommend Cuticura whenever possible. The testimonial appears in a February toast listing by Grace Palmerston.
Fragmented military report describes routines, 60 and 200 yard practices, and upcoming No. 3 Squadron exercises. It mentions Major Muchnnan scoring 85 in a snapshot event, Salt squalls disrupting afternoon sessions, and a reserve schedule from the 15th to month’s end with Captain Pendieniy overseeing operations.
In Perth on Thursday the Legislative Council debated the Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. Mr Patrick called the measure important but potentially disruptive, while Glowrey and Soppors supported it. Mr Pemirothue opposed restrictions on untontunity arguing political propriety. Mr Gennally claimed the council would harm rights, and the chamber insisted on its legislative prerogatives as debate paused on the second reading.
Legislative Assembly proceedings describe committee review and reading of a land assessment measure. The session includes remarks on the bill and references to unamplified materials, with routine legislative business continuing after the preliminary debate.
Impastiore and Orseny stranded near East Lon don as sailing vessel Prient, which sailed from Gertong in Tyre for East London Africa, becomes stranded outside the port’s barrier amid alarm in Berlin. Earthquake shocks reported in Loch Garroah Inverness with related tremors noted yesterday.
A chaotic New South Wales versus Western Australia match saw Wests field a Go on the start but falter with many slips in sloppy footing. By half time NSW led 10 0, then pressed in the second half to finish 16 8 in favor of New South Wales with Ventratin the standout in a hard fought early season game.
In Port yesterday Mrs. Tardine was injured in the conspiracy case incident and admitted to Port hospital with improving condition. Mrs. Tagine was discharged and sent to Fremontin hospital. Appointments and officer retrenchments dominate current politics with talk of replacing ministers and security concerns amid parliamentary tensions.
Perth harbor officials and marine superintendent Taxtor arrive aboard The Steamer Arantain with twelve experts to salvage wrecked steamer Mildirn. The expedition aims to raise the vessel at the Nor'Wort Cay and supports plans for the recovery project.
Fragmentary text describes a man named Thomas Water? found in a July incident. The wording is garbled and noncoherent, with multiple misspellings and missing context making it impossible to determine full events or identities.
W T James F F Davis Chas Conway Lewis Williams and John Marsh appeared to answer a charge of driving a horse and cart at more than a walking pace in contravention of Municipal Order No 10. Davis’ case opened with the judge noting the pace was near walk. The warrant proscribed an exemplary fine due to a councillor defendant. The other four defendants were found guilty on similar charges and fined 1s with 36s costs each.
An old ad touts Wolfe's Schnapps as a pested spirit of unvarying quality approved by the Mothers. It references Bonnington's Irish Mouse and Mothers of Astrathy Te, claiming a medicine to have in the house cures for whooping cough croup and chest ailments.
Reports from a remote Australasian rail corridor describe multiple washaways on the Midland line between Commaningham and Moora. Officials note all through trains halted, with freight and telegram communications failing as flooding rises. No trains expected until at least Monday. telegraph wires also down. Local postmasters lack clear timelines for restoration as damage expands.
A repair train arrived near Mingonsw this afternoon but all units disappeared into a washaway. Communications remain severely disrupted for days. Public urges restoring service between Walkaway and Ming naw of Curmainah while addressing mail and passenger flow.
The Carrick Family wrap a fortnight on the goldfields and return to Ulmirdton Monday night for a grand farewell. They perform Tuesday at Dongarra then head to Growl Southeen for a week of farewells to Porth Fremantin and Tria per the ND. The troupe promises a lively programme with new songs, feats, and humor, featuring Leonard's Minerals and other popular acts. Front-row seats at Snedl's may be reserved without extra charge.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a claimed home remedy by Mrs Cath erine Wonks of Rowtal offering Chamheriains Cough Rom sly fy my home. She asserts a dose given to sick family members prevents spread and checks lingering symptoms. A line references a chronic chest condition cure titled Great Penperminie Cura 1/6.
Fragmented report details washaways on the Midland line with water on rails. Telegraph lines interrupted. embankment damaged and trains delayed. Police monitor debris and maintain law amid fog and ongoing repair efforts. public works and ratepayers plan next steps.
Reported by users as effective for throat strength and mucus membrane support, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is described as amicable for families of all ages, offering reassurance against exposure.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral of the late Mix W Sailniters took place in the old cemetery. The procession left the residence on Pemneti street, followed by a long line of family and friends. The service was conducted by Father Matier with a large turnout of mourners from Nath town and nearby areas.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or names. Unable to determine a coherent title. Summary unavailable due to corrupted source content.
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