Geraldton plague inquiry sparks select committee vote
A parliamentary debate over Geraldton plague complaints led to a motion for a select committee to investigate Central Board of Health neglect and treatment delays. Key speakers accused authorities of inaction, praising or criticizing figures as the ballot appointed J. W. Tanesford, W. Maley, and J. M. Drew to report by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orer
W. Kingsmill
Drew
Tt Wan Justice
Drewkiss
Jf. T. Glowwe
Central Board of Heart
W. Patri
Central
Geraldton
Central Board of Health
Angel of
E. McLarty
Kingsmill
411 Connolly
M. Drew
Ae Maver
Zam-Buk Said to Cure Piles Without Operation
A Queensland reader reports relief from internal and external piles after using Zam-Buk. He describes years of dieting and doctor visits, seeks operation, but Zam-Buk allegedly eased pain, reduced inflammation, and resolved symptoms. The ad claims Zam-Buk also treats a range of ailments and markets locally in Sydney and across stores at various prices.
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Sydney
KOR
Se. Helen's
Rheerness
Portsmouth
Amouth
Uber
Texel
The Ballad of Mulga Mick and the Mate
A rugged Australian poem recalls a trek across harsh desert with a loyal mate Mulga Mick. The narrator cherishes shared hardship, drinking, and gold fever before Mick dies beside the track. Mick is honored as a true mate, now a haloed guardian and the narrator’s enduring memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulga Mick
Fragmentary Advice on Hair and Tusk Descriptions
The text muses on beauty traits such as hair and tusks, noting some are born with them while others acquire them. It warns against external imposition of beauty and hints at remedies for disease or premature grayness, though the fragment is incomplete and unclear in context.
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Thors
Spithead
Admiralty
Toy’ George
Channel
Tarréram
Mu Hioniere
Uney
Nore
Uwe Blue
Allaira
Aridport
Royal George
England
Brest
Laidor
Tivine
Galpoys
Haver
Lin
Mowe
Te Maud
Brittany
Ayer’s Hair Vigor advertised as restoring color
An advertisement claims Ayer’s Hair Vigor can restore faded or graying hair to its original color and gloss. It warns against cheaper imitations and urges readers not to be deceived, assuring luminous hair with the product.
Government Requires Life Saving Cough Remedy Mentioned
A testimonial from Mr W. A. Peake of Mount Barker praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough mixture and credits its timely use with saving a child's life during a croup attack. For sale by J. Chapman on Marine Terrace, Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. A. Peake
Mount Barker
Gough
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Premier Sauce Of The World Lectures August Schedule
Holbrook presents The Premier Sauce Of The World with Clement L Wragg lectures in August. Travel and astronomy topics include A Voyage Through the Universe and forecasts of the Weather. Lectures occur in Day Dawn Milners Wharf and Geraldton with children's events and a voyage around the world. Northampton and Pontorraly may follow.
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Holbrook’s
Fingal Pata
Ona
Miler's
Aupuse
Lectuce
Anepat
Masonic Hall
Geraldton
Maronic Hall
Northampton
Pontorra
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Advertises Geraldton Sale
In TN THE Town a sense of security pervades the home with Charuhertain's Pain Balm always on hand. The balm claims quick relief for neuralgia headache toothache sore throat and other pains. First application noted to give relief. For sale by J. Chapman Mayne Terrace Geraldton.
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Charuhertain
Chamberlain
Chapman
Mavine Terrace
Geraldton
Express Correspondents Welcome Local Notes and News
The editor invites letters from every part of the district covering agricultural, pastoral, mining, public and social events, marriages and deaths, meetings, cricket, and other items of general interest. Names should be written clearly and spelled correctly to avoid misreadings.
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The
Express
Road to FOTN Begins with Health Tonic Claim
A dubious claim promotes a tonic named Health Chane berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets said to cure stomach and liver disorders and boost strength. The ad lists J H Chapman Marine Torryce and Geraldton as sellers in an odd sale notice.
Willie's Birthday Watch and Water-Glass Mixup
Lt Willie receives a watch for his tenth birthday as his father plans a quiet moment. A bathroom door rap interrupts, Willie confesses a broken water-glass and waits on the stairs. The exchange reveals a playful family scene with a hopeful, light tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Iris
Little Willie
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Charlevine resident S. Kilewalter writes of the medicine’s excellent qualities and beneficial results for bowel complaints and dysentery. He has recommended it to many and notes it is for sale by JH Chapman in Geraldton.
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GO. S. Kilewalter
Charlevine
Chamberlain
JH. Chapman
Marine Terrare
Geraldton
Rail timetable strange route notes from Geraldton to Perth
Daily 6 am service from Geraldton to Perth with a Friday special mail train. Services Geraldton to Cue on Monday Tuesday and Thursday at 6 25 am for mixed Friday 7 46 am. Geraldton to Walkaway mixed daily with Saturday 3 30 pm and Friday 8 00 pm. Geraldton to Northampton mixed on Monday Wednesday at 9 am Friday 2 30 pm Saturday 5 pm.
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Geraldton
Perth
At & P.m
Cue
E.u
Airaja
Northampton
The Bright Side from Chie Chronicle New York
Fragmented OCR text presents a poetic passage urging readers to choose a golden heart over bitter dregs. The lines invoke careful tasting, remembrance of virtue, and dismissals of sour judgments in a ceremonial, reflective mood.
Naval Mutinies of the Past A British Seafaring Chronicle
A historical outline of eighteenth century English and British mutinies, detailing sailors grievances over pay, provisions, leave, and punishments, and recounting pivotal uprisings on ships like the Culloden and Windsor Castle, and the Channel fleet mutinies leading to pardons and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakentiom
Uiren
Windsor Castle
Bonnington s Trish Moss remedy and bicycle ad
An old advertisement fragment touts Bonnington s Trish Moss as a pleasant cold and chest ailment cure, claiming quick results. It also promotes Morison s Geraldton offering second hand bicycles in good order at cheap prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnington
Morrison's
Geraldton
Mutinies Across Seas and Mutinous Figures in 1790s
A fragmentary account traces mutinies and revolts in the late 18th century. It notes the Parker mutiny aboard the Admiral Duncan, executions and pardons, the Cadiz upheaval, and a mutiny aboard the Lary Shore en route to Botany Bay.
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Flack
Fen
Alu Wu Seine Nias
Tia
Ave
Mera
Black
Tamanon
Chad
Crow
Ues
Muga Mick
Mick
Mulga
Hael
Jook
Death
Ayer
UBAL
Buo
Eno
London
J.C. Bwo
Clement L. Wragge
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Wince
Morthern Railways
Jecal Cheemus
Russia
Odessa
Byghail
Eugland
Europe
Feedh
Charles 1
Greeywich
Chelsea
McCormick
Benecia Hancock Disv
Oliver Plows
William Sandover &Co
Fremantle
W.B. Fallowfield
Colgate's
Sele
Marshall Steam Engines
Avon
ST. Jacobs Oil
Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Minerva Tonic
British Lancet
Profesor Btovenson
Tackett
Government Bus
Yyst
Victoria
Minerva
Margaret Brevet
Duncan Iin
Cho Adutifeal
Finland
Thames
Parmient
Parker
Plymouth
Bpithead
Lord Northesk
Duncen
Cadiz
St. George
Capitan
Hatley
Anithyanahn Saree
Botany Bay
Sues
Lok
San Pedros
Prench
Hotany Say
MM Porte
Pigot
Mizentopsail
Ant Ulrown
Slinck
la Gnagra
Prougbty
Francis Henry Critch
Geraldton Express Co
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