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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
3
Fragmented OCR presents a poem about nature and music with imagery of golden clouds, ripening grain, mountain paths, and a comforting divine presence. References to harmony, forest glades, and a soothing voice evoke a pastoral mood, while garbled lines suggest corrupted text from a historical source.
Mining notes describe a 301 tana crush from Floyd and party's Ringouoya Tease now part of the Oroya-Black Mange, Lit. It reports a return of 3180 Lidwi Ger, averaging just over fox per ton. State taltery pot hroud notes 567 tons yield 73802 Wdwt.
Reports from the King tower site indicate steady progress with ongoing waste removal and construction work on the framework. The latest rush appears to settle satisfactorily, with plans for an additional parcel and expected increases in output and efficiency as the Great Fingal north area expansion continues.
A disturbing 19th century notice reports a baby afflicted with severe skin sores covering the face and body. Three doctors struggled to cure the child, who grew worse before the condition began to clear.
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London telegraphs report the East Denbigh shire by election, caused by the late Liberal member Mr Samiel Moss. Afr Blem merte, a Liberal candidate, wins by a large majority in the latest byc olection.
In War saw a bomb struck the Uhlodna street police station wounding two officers. An infantry patrol responded with volleys, wounding twenty seven people. Warsaw reports claim revolutionaries organized wholesale shootings of police, killing seventeen officers and four gendarmes, while seventeen infantrymen and seventeen policemen and soldiers were wounded. Soldiers fired back, killing fourteen revolutionaries as one officer was wounded.
An official inquiry into Siberian railway defalcations during the Russo Japanese War revealed that shipments in Tan railway wagons vanished and the State was defrauded of 740,000 at a single station.
The Geraldton Chamber of Commerce held a Monday 5 PM meeting in the Mayor's parlor with members Mearns Belly Pape Mountain Le Abbott Bennett Davin and secretary Kidd present. Apologies were read from Mr W J Box and topics included Fremantle Bank rates, railway fencing at Pindar, stock offers from settlers, postal and telephone matters, WA Chamber of Manufactures exhibition, agricultural society interest, state mill support, a memorial to the late Mr O V Chnno, and wharfage rate discussions between Geraldton and Fremantle.
The readable fragments refer to old age, a product or remedy from an unclear source, and an implied claim to cure ailments. Names and specifics are garbled, offering little verifiable detail about the item, its origin, or promised benefits.
The division of the Morning Star operation reports ongoing work on the main shaft and expects future developments to enhance progress. The shaft depth reaches 310 feet with ore from the Faster formation, and ore is still being raised from the Thum Tense area. Workers are engaged, with the Grovee Property being prepared for exploitation and a sizeable ore quantity already raised, though battery reliability remains a concern.
Fresh lease applications appear across the Nannine district as prospectors show faith in the area. Abandoned Chamption Fatmded sites are revived by J. Parkes for Yagabong Co. Lake and Maldooian Extended red pew development progress. Caledonian shaft unfinished. Lay Mary stone yard activity disrupted by heavy rains.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for frequent coughing. It claims true relief for many, noting the medicine is pleasant to take and sweet. Sold by J H Chapman in Geraldton, Mauve Terrace.
Consignments of fresh country horses remain in demand with prices ranging from £25 to £27 1s for farm sorts and draughts up to £51. Cattle and sheep prices cited along with orchard land sales and two major farm land deals in Dardanup and York. Arab stallion Jedaay sold by order of Mr Donald Patterson. sire Ratyk from Rose of Jericho and dam from Sir William Biot’s famed stud. Purchasers include Messrs Quinlivan and Spaven and Mr Parker with ongoing strong demand for agricultural properties.
A fragment advertising two nights of animated tinted pictures including a dramatic Earthquake sequence. Promoted with comic bits and a humorous wartime tone, featuring music and novelty acts. Pricing listed in shillings with mock dialogue between cabman and customer. Mention of Donnington's Irish Moss as a long advertised cough remedy.
In Sydney on Wednesday a Chinese man named Charlie Tye allegedly murdered two youths identified as Horton Metiel and Morac5 Aiken, then attacked resident A G Hines on Stevens Street before entering an adjoining room. Police arrested him shortly after.
Victoria Melbourne Friday reports saying the council's inexpert franchise action leads to an inevitable dissolution of Paritanian status. The remark reflects urgent political tension and potential structural change amid local governance debates.
Natalia Habibutla has been committed for trial in Adelainie as details from Thursday proceedings are filed. The case involves the alleged tragedy, with officials noting preservation of complete records and orderly continuation of the judicial process.
A central board of health response unfolds after reports of bubonic plague in Geraldton. The record cites Dr Blackhuene and officials detailing quarantine, nurse deployment, and tents for patient care, with debates over labor costs and the trustworthiness of public statements.
In Perth on Friday the railway inquiry heard how a train stoppage allegedly tied to a robbery case led to a mixed verdict. A jury forgave the accused with a warning not to repeat acts, while ex-railway employers lost a libel action against the Daily News as jury actions continued.
London lines report Colonel MacKensie speaking at a Hawick banquet. He warned Natal faced a critical moment and that a single reverie at the ands al rebele would have meant a central rising, signaling unrest across the colony.
Lanion, Thursday. The King and the Kaiser met yesterday at Kronberg while en route for Marienbad. The meeting was pleasant and cordial, met with great popular ovations, and Their Majesties visited places of interest in the district including Wamburg. The Berlin Times correspondent notes general satisfaction in Germany. The North German Gazette dissociates politics from the visit.
A Paris source reports French Moderates foresee a modus vivendi to settle Church relations. The potential agreement aims to ease tensions between church authorities and state institutions. In Chicago, discussions surround meat scandals impacting public concern and policy.
A leading New York meat firm halted urgent orders to England after Chicago revelations, delaying shipments of meat and related goods. The disruption affects firms accustomed to rapid transatlantic trade, with supply chains tightening and imports awaiting clearance.
A public meeting organised in Kalgoorlie by the Federated Miners' Union is planned for August 25 to protest specific clauses in the Police Offences Bill currently before Parliament. The event aims to rally miners and supporters against provisions seen as restrictive.
Following the lead of the Deutsche Revue, German papers push the idea that Britain intends to annex Egypt despite Foreign Secretary Sir Fount? Grey's denial. They suggest Germany would accept annexation if compensated over the Raghanad railway.
A group of German setters in Upper Gaboon with native help assaulted a French concession holder. In response the Governor and troops expelled many Reed traders from French territory.
A fragmented notice suggests taking a granted cure for coughing and warns against overreliance. It mentions a “Great Peppermint Cure” and implies a warning about escalating costs or bills. The text references woods and a character named Bill in a general cautionary tone.
A fragmented telegram chain from Geraldton's Health Board details urgent pleas for nurses and quarantine premises, with ships Tyrian and Tyriga involved. Warnings about isolations, hospital beds, and withering delays underscore a tense response to suspected plague cases and rapid movement of medical personnel.
The report details dire shortages of relief and proper patient care as plague struck. It notes lack of nurses, inadequate medical treatment, and delays in sending aid. The text cites Parliament members and doctors criticizing neglect and demanding proper nursing and treatment for dozens of victims including Charles Watson Gray.
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