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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
3
Market notes record wool, kangaroo and hides prices with varied weights and conditions. Dealers like Mears Dalzoty and Co advertise large catalogues, detailing dry aged, tainted, and sound lots, with quotes in shillings and pence and references to consignments from Riore and Nalyety Street.
Weather continues to favor pastoral districts with good rainfall. Fat cattle demand remains robust in metropolitan markets, supporting higher prices for prime quality. Beef prices rise as supply of wort cattle shrinks, while second quality also gains. Spring lambs show larger arrivals but strong competition keeps prices steady, though lower than the prior week. Pigs trade drops as jambo arrivals affect prices.
The report notes promising mineral prospects north of Peak Hill at Migartre with copper and gold values, despite transport challenges. It cites a narrow 30 inch lode but potential continuity with depth, plus promising belts 20 miles south and near Ashburton Hills. Prospectors Bewick, Moreing, and Cof. pursue Crown claims amid interest from Melbontra speculators and agents Williams and Michelson.
Paris dispatch reports a diary from a 1909 Nova Zemble fishing colony of 100 to 120 people. The nine month supply cut off led to disease and starvation, with deaths including children. The diary notes cannibalism as clothing was consumed.
London Aug 10 A clash between Orangemen and Nationalists in Londonderry escalated with a policeman wounded by a bullet. Authorities instructed police to shoot if rioting recurs as 300 soldiers and large police forces are drafted in from surrounding towns and quarters to restore order.
The All for Ireland League in Cork calls on the Government to convene a conference with all parties in Ireland to devise terms for Home Rule and the question of Protestant rights and Irish settlement. The meeting aims to unify parties toward a constitutional settlement and peace.
The Admiralty in London orders three additional battleships completed by autumn. Britain will then have two dreadnoughts ready, strengthening naval power amid ongoing tensions.
The Sportsman reports the Russian government purchased Minoru, the English Derny winner, amid high prices in horse racing. Mr Wall Walker rejected a £90,000 bid for the stallion White Eagle, signaling strong market demand for top racing stock.
London reports Mrs Pankhurst went to Paris where daughter Christabel has lived recently. The move is seen as proof of triumph for the cat and mouse act. Police had tried to arrest her at public meetings but failed.
Report from Bangor Carnarvonshire states an empty house was destroyed by fire yesterday. The outbreak is attributed to suffragettes, with local authorities investigating the incident.
A Perth court dealt with an application by Wax seeking forfeiture of the Rubicon lease held by the Murchisus Associated Coy on grounds of labor non compliance. The lease had not been worked on the 24th and the applicant claimed exemption expired on July 2. Work had been limited, costs awarded, and machinery sold for 20,000 pounds with the matter pending further action.
Melbourne report on the Lilydale murder case outlines detectives linking a clue to the crime. The note hints a petty motive behind the murder, with investigators pushing toward unraveling the crime and identifying a suspect.
Sydney reports a growing smallpox outbreak as 29 fresh eyes are found infected since Friday. The governor Sir Gerard Burickbend and his family are under vaccination. a railway ticket collector linked to many unvaccinated co-workers is also involved.
The Federal Parliament scene in Sydney during August 1917 saw Mr Cook and Mr Millen with Liberal colleagues facing a reception that highlighted tensions within the party. They warned NSW Liberals to stay on alert amid proposed administrative changes and shifting political threats.
Frederick Roberts aged 31 is reported dead in Perth after injuries from an incident on Saturday. The sibling of a person involved in the affair, details remain unclear as authorities investigate the event and resultant consequences.
A parliamentary inquiry into dismissals at Cockburn Sound Naval Base reveals no political bias in staff actions on June 25 involving about 89 workers. It attributes the unrest to government policy and the choice of Jervis Bay for initial labor before a suitable Cockburn Sound site was assessed, with unclear input on channel and rank access.
The forecast notes cloudy conditions generally south from the tropics with more showers in the south west and south coastal areas extending inland to parts of the fields. North to northwest winds veering west, coastal ocean conditions west of the Bight.
Results from the Houlder races run in obscure weather at Boulder on August 17. Old Hurdles saw Boy of Neuwers leading early before Pitbarra stole the pace and Graham surged to win by a length and a quarter. Times around 1 minute 44.8 seconds. favorites included Thief Mast and Flavigny. In the STAR event, Swagger led early but Saturate closed to finish two lengths back with Simple Bea...
At Kalgoorlie on the course yesterday a number of scratches were recorded across events including Turdie Race with Ask Me, Welter Race featuring Hunderria, Newsmarket with Munchego, Lilywell Sunple Maid, Vint Stakes listing Testudo and Lomt Teas, Payinyrile, Messenger Roy, Axtor for. City Brakes Arterion and Conge de were among others named Tear Lilyved Muleigium Mar eaux Tuiperial Manlicap Galden rb toplan Reresfort Susi Diploma tis Morkeo. It is reported that Citywile stency himself on Saturday and an sequence has been switherown from it his Toulder engagements.
Victorian lacing Melbourne reports racing results and betting on Flemington's August 17 program. The text lists horses such as Forest Prince Leag etc, with odds and outcomes for events including Bracelet Stakes and Trepolechase, plus a Melbourne accident note at Victoria Park describing a crash near the straight.
A confusing incident left Vente and Valin involved as witnesses or participants. Vente, who fled in printess Mund attire, escaped with minimal items. One person sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A small crowd watched a tense Association fixture between Railway and Brigade. Early rough play gave way to brisk action with Britchen Smith and Dawkon for Brigade and Dawson among Railway players standout. Final scores showed Brigade 6 goals 11 behinds to Railway 4 goals 1 behinds.
A regional match between Coastal and Goldfields representatives ended with the Coastal town securing a victory. The report notes a decisive lead and mentions players, with Teasers highlighting a linseed compound touted for chest relief.
In Melbourne on August 16 the match between Belen Song Australia and Victoria ended with Victoria scoring 19 goals to Belen Song's 16. The result secured a win for Victoria in the local fixture.
Spectators watched a closely fought game as Civil Service Club used its passing game to break down Geraldton Town. Key players included Powell, Kelly, Cutler, and Cur lig with Powell scoring twice and Kelly adding another as the Servants dominated the attack. The next match features Thistle Club versus Civil Servants.
Teun Mortlock of Martiniile Ital leads nine wealthiest pastoralists in Mouth Australia in a bold effort shaping the region. Officials say the plan focuses on land, markets, and sustainable farming.
An old newspaper snippet extols Linseed Compound as the Stockport Remedy for coughs and colds, touting forty years of proven agency. The excerpt mixes philosophical musings on progress and economic notions with a bold promotional claim for a patent remedy amid a dated, fragmentary text.
An ad style note touts Bonninton’s Jubes as a soothing pleasant pastime medicated to ease huskiness and irritation. Claims target the throat and voice with a topical chemint or remedy.
Fragmented remarks from the Queensland legislative session discuss raising salary to £66 and two shillings per dent for members. Opposition and some ministers back the idea, arguing parity with eastern counterparts though cautions remain about cost. Critics question why MPs abroad or ill deserve full pay while away for health or change.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses government conduct, remuneration, and policy stance during a period of national strain. It references ministers, standards, and a premier, noting debates over pay equality, inflation, and public service duties amid economic pressures. The exact events and entities are obscured by garbled wording.
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