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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1912
Page
3
An article from the Dominion Parliament notes Germany’s menace and its potential reach to Canada as Britain’s rift with Germany dominates discussions. The piece urges reflection and prayer as tensions rise and calls for clear, cautious foreign policy.
The Parana Canal bill was approved by the Senate, authorizing waterway passage for American ships through the canal. It bars waterway access by Promiblia whip owned by Allied companies, reshaping control of canal transit.
The Women's Social and Political Union issued a defiant manifesto in London on August 19 supporting suffragette strategies Amid prison sentences and renewed calls to continue protests until their demands are met, the group vows to persist with militant tactics despite authorities.
A report from Edinburgh describes a strike policy debated by Mr Henderson and the Miners Federation. The discussion notes mixed reactions to strike action, favoring prudent use rather than sweeping disruption, and emphasizes thoughtful application of such tactics.
STROMBOLI ACTIVE. CONSTANTINOPLE Aug 11 A tremendous earthquake felt across the Marmora Adrianople district. Reported deaths reach 1000 with 6000+ injured. Destruction includes 300 houses burned and a lighthouse loss near Garon, plus vast disarray along coastlines. Commodore ships and towns report evacuations and emergency provisions moving to devastated zones. STROMBOLT I ACTIVE Rome May 10 The Stromboli volcano remains active with thick smoke. Loud volcanic explosions heard for miles as residents watch the crater.
Berlin reports a catastrophic blast at the Tothringen Pottery plant on August 10. The disaster left many men dead or missing and severely injured others, with the factory workplace damaged beyond repair.
The Warilda 8000 tons ships new shanty fleet with service plans between Sydney Melbourne Albany and Fremantle in October. It will carry passengers and freight with wireless telegraphy and improved accommodations as it schedules voyages to Albany Adelaide and Sydney with trips to Melbourne and Fremantle.
Opening today, a large stock of men s black cassimere and raghtmere suits is offered with bargain prices. The store advertises extensive inventory, attractive prices, and a brisk sale, inviting customers to visit and take advantage of the deals.
Perth August reports the Federal selection ballots concluded for the Perth seat going to A. McCathin and Fremantle seat to J. Burchell Morey defeated Corbett on points in a Saturday night bout in Perth.
The Linden versus Inman billiard match appears with scare figures showing TAndrum at 4,697 and Inman at 5,405 in the Sydney Aug II ledger.
A mass meeting of Clerks' Union members on Saturday night decided to apply to the Arbitration Court for improved conditions for temporary clerks in the Public Service. Government actions hindered the court's operation, delaying progress toward a resolution.
Bunbury carpenters and joiners demanded a wage rise from 13s to 13s per day. Employers refused, workers ceased work and stated no further work will be done until the increase is offered.
In Aug at Thirawah rifle range the Durawah Rifle Club held a trophy event. War wicker of Geraldlom led with a 98 on the rifle, a range record, as heat and fair turnout marked the contest. Scores reflected strong interent among members and a tense finish near the end.
In a cricket match Leicester faced South Africa’s Ropth Africa and secured a victory by 58 runs. Leicester’s strong batting innings set up the win while the South African side struggled to chase the target, with key dismissals shaping the outcome.
The Melbourne event reports Nimrod scratched from the Ade Hath hurdle race. Stowee United Kingdom and others ran with a good pace but collisions and falls marred the field. Leah Klewring led briefly before accident, Big Bob won the race with others trailing.
Fire Brigade defeated the Railways 81 to 67 in a keen Geraldton football match, with Ramshaw Puddy and Gorman among Brigade standouts, boosting Brigade to top of the premiership race while Railways linger. Junior clash saw Brigade 45 Railway 31 as players like Lynch Yellow and Rowe shone for winners and Shepheard Thomas O Byrun Thwnn Keating starred for losers.
The article touts Peps as a safe cough treatment free of opium and dangerous drugs. It claims Peps fumes and dissolving tablets deliver medicine directly to the lungs, soothing throat irritation, fortifying the windpipe, and preventing colds and bronchitis. It urges keeping Peps handy for all ages.
Mackenzie reports for week ending Saturday August 10 show scarce fruit with mostly locally grown oranges in supply. Poultry scarce and wool prices stable while produce like oranges, pears, beetroot, turnips, swedes, lettuce, beans, peas, spinach and onions appear in varied little items with many prices noted in pence per dozen or per hundredweight.
Advertisement for PEDIC POMADE or the Bead by J Brin Chemist Malvern Victoria claiming to destroy vermin kill nits cure ringworm make hair grow thick and curly sold by chemists in Iloc Os and Seed with mit-count option and testing Vermin dead
A terse note reports ongoing stalls and stir in Geraldton as shops push a rumored sale event. The fragment mentions Hod House and Peppermint in a brief market context with unclear details.
Readers discuss charity work in Geraldton with calls for more active volunteering and criticise excess credit practices. A town meeting is urged to push state liquor controls, while notices cover the Benevolent Society fundraiser, circus admission costs, and an advertisement for Mr Read’s services.
The Liverpool Australia market update notes dull markers and limited buyer activity for wheat Latilon and Latilon style cereals. Adelaide reports a quiet market with minimal selling. Melbourne exports slow. The Perth area shows trucks sold at modest prices, with prime values around £4/5 and £4/7//6, and overall sentiment uncertain amid abundant supply. Continuous updates expected as weather improves.
Mess Dalgety and Company report a lively July sale at Uletr store, Dalgety Street, Miguet, offering sheep skins hides wool and kangaroo skins with prices firm or improved. Quotations cover pelted skins, gariny and crossbody woolled varieties, kangaroo skins show unchanged to higher ranges, with emu and horn prices noted and small quantities forward.
A fragmented notice suggests a claim about preventing ill effects from Asiaking nature water by adding a dash of OT. Prevention methods are described with a reference to a single bottle and twenty drinks. The text appears garbled and may reflect an obscure health advertisement.
The provided OCR fragment is garbled with incomplete phrases and improper names, lacking coherent events, dates, or recognizable entities to anchor a factual news card. No discernible people, places, or organizations can be reliably identified for a summarized T and S.
Country residents plan a winter sale at Ned Hovey’s circus concert venue to cover expenses through event commerce and community fundraising efforts.
Wirths Circus returns with a vast world renowned act list. George Wirth seizes new additions including polar bears and a hippo from Africa, with Bert Schmidt directing animal performances. The Bastien Family showcases acrobatic feats while Maddison Square Garden acts join as new aerial and comedy specialists. Geraldton opening Monday August 1.
Yalgoo residents await the opening of a new church by Bishop Riley on the upcoming Wednesday. Meantime Smith takes over the Railway Hotel after negotiations led to Aly Thompson selling the property. Thompson plans to continue business and recover from recent illness while work on the railway dam progresses and shearing season nears.
A jagged text fragment references places and people, mentioning a distant district, potential leaders, and a pursuit toward a mythical golden corner. It names individuals like Rich, Lance, and Charlie Mann, and alludes to lands described as gold or golden. The context remains unclear and suggests a historical or personal note.
A terse sports note describes a low range batting effort led by Howie Welling who appears to respond rapidly in a tight contest. The fragment suggests a defensive or pitching highlight and hints at a close game tempo with rapid exchanges.
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