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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
3
The letter discusses controversy over umpiring in local cricket and calls out bias in press and officials. It critiques papers from Terth and Pantora States for unfair rules and defends umpires like Barry Pootroaller while noting general discontent with officiating and identity in Geraldton responses.
A reader letter labeled Old Maid criticizes a proposed bachelors tax, arguing it would push men toward marriage for financial gain and noting the broader social impact. The writer claims personal experience in beauty and dental advertising, questions revenue motives, and asserts married life would benefit the country if such a tax existed.
A letter from a reader signing as Spinster rebuts a proposal to tax bachelors and advocates taxing spinsters instead. The writer mocks the Bachelor’s case, questions birth-rate logic, and suggests the tax would not solve moral concerns, urging readers to dismiss the proposal.
A letter describes persistent problems with enumeration and card distribution. The writer accuses officials of delays and misrouting of Commonwealth and State cards, claims to have sought cards at multiple offices and post offices, and alleges police involvement in card distribution practices. The piece highlights confusion over where cards are kept and calls for accountability among town clerks and enumerators.
A historical report describes missions conducted by the Sacred Heart Fathers led by Father OConnell and colleagues. The program sought spiritual renewal, attracting regular parishioners and lapsed Catholics through eloquent sermons and devotions. Baptismal vows were renewed, attendance rose, and priests noted strong fervor with ongoing hope for lasting effects beyond the six month span.
A Perth testimonial lauds Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing kidney and back pain. Mrs. Thomas Blake of 15 Ethel street credits the remedy after years of kidney trouble and failing treatments, noting lasting relief after Melbourne acquaintances recommended it.
A garbled notice states a meeting on September 6 at Moonronaka recreation to decide events, with calls for a public hearing soon. Officials mention a Friday event and a nuisance fair in Angel's Hall on Saturday the 18th.
Aboard a vessel with twenty persons in the Gulf of Aden disaster, passengers from Sydney Trinsham Adelaide and Melbourne are reported missing. The vessel carried a crew and students en route to a distant port when tragedy struck. A search effort is underway as authorities identify the vessel Vollurnn and the broader implications for maritime safety.
A fragmentary report on the Queensland sugar strike discusses wage levels and contracts. It mentions AUST SEL, Giles Bros, and local council actions, plus light social commentary on taxes for bachelors versus maintaining a wife. The piece blends political, labor, and domestic lines with unclear dates.
Fremantle Dalodty and Co held a weekly sale at Dalgety Street on August 1907. Sheep skins and kangaroo skins drew robust demand with good prices for prime milled and mixed lots. Buyers showed strong interest in tanners’ hides, and overall market tone was active with moderate improvements noted in some grades.
In Walkaway on Simday the Magpies defeated the Warderers 5 14 to end a tense rematch of the season. Umpire Mr Mito Kelly officiated and called a fair game as standout Magpies Aanil Co Lymh Palienes Boar Metfuiness led the scoring and Carjoton Mays Rider Gillmore Desmond McKay starred for the Warderers.
A man appeared in court on a charge of drunkenness and was fined. He described hallucinations, fevers, and erratic thoughts, mentioning wheezing and a chilly sensation. The judge warned future offenses could lead to imprisonment as the record notes odd, rambling testimony.
In Wellington officials discussed the absence of key figures in the defense establishment. The mayoral and regional authorities stressed the importance of capable leaders for national security.
This Day in Sydney reports the sudden death of Cardinal Moran born in Leigh-Ginbriles Ca. Carlow Ireland on September 11 1830s and after 27 years in Australia he visited Rome five times with last visit in 1963. He authored many works on Celtic antiquarian history and church studies in Rome.
A chaotic report outlines the Shop Assistants' Union dispute, detailing leaders, tensions, and evolving demands. Mentions Elroy Repnki Vine, Lennard, and Fomansian figures, plus citywide labor activism and proposals affecting wages, jobs, and working conditions.
A local Tenindewa council session was attended by secretary Wertedd and attendees including Prose Mr 1 Sraferd, Meme Criteh, Meade croft, Tumkin, Valnntine, Stattert, Fro Oleum, Talbooy, and Trrekets. Witnesses from previous inest were read and confirmed as part of the proceedings.
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