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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
3
Pearce plans to travel for the London event in March and return with Barry in August as the international sculling championship unfolds. The contest gathers rowers from multiple nations with anticipation mounting ahead of the decisive races.
The Diver correspondent reports deepening unrest in Persia with Russian troops maintaining order in the north. Britain remains cautious while Moscow aligns with local power dynamics, signaling a fragile balance amid competing imperial interests.
Constantinople Aug. 18 A dispatch says private talks between Turkish and Italian delegates have laid groundwork for possible peace in the Turso-Italian War.
A fragmented text fragment shows critics of government power arguing over reform schemes. It mentions Lloyd-Georgs and a figure blamed for seeking power and popularity amid a debate on fund reform and political strategy.
International certificates issued for aviators amid ongoing wartime events. Noted are entries from regions including Britain Germany and the United States with mentions of a prize for bombing accuracy from fixed heights.
Market notes show no price changes from last week on vegetables and poultry. Prices remain varied with small bags of cabbage and turnips down slightly, and items like apples and lettuce priced per dozen or per quantity in shillings and pence.
A garbled 19th century style notice describes a winter throat ailment and remedies. It mentions throat irritation, chewing and danger to young children, with references to weather and a general store offering lozenges. The fragment hints at pharmacy products and seasonal health concerns.
In Kalgoorlie Children Court cadets faced charges as they disrupted drill by hurling stones at drill instructors. Judge Mr. Waller ordered two to receive light thrashings under police supervision. Fourteen others were fined for missing drills.
The official figures in connection with the ballot in Perth include Berth MacCallum at 1269 Bonghaw and 524 for romantic Jurhid, with 13835 Stecon noted among the results. The report lists figures for various candidates as of August 10.
The body of Fatyrund OITA, 00 years, an accountant of Peron, was found in the Swan River on Hat lintay morning. An inquest was opened and adjourned. Suspected drowning.
Sydney report says Minister for Works Mr Grefithe told reporters he would resign if a commission investigating alleged maladministration or corruption in his department found him guilty. The statement came as pressure mounts over the inquiry.
Sydney reports Anglican figures denounce a Catholic rights push at St Mary's. Archbishop Kelly condemns certain remarks as a harmful travesty of Catholic principles and urges Anglicans to focus on their own faith and duties rather than spread misstatements.
The Kyarra on passage from Melbourne to Western Australia was forced to halt after boiler trouble. The ship reached Adelaide, but during the return voyage a second boiler disruption occurred. Also reported is the death of Mr J F Cartmore, a prominent pastoralist aged 74.
The Turf notes the Kalgoorlie Cup betting market with entries including Lad, Bayvel, Dingwall, Panibatlo, Sparkie, Crown Thistle, Royal Fring, Lady Dudtay and Stirting. Odds and positions appear fragmented but indicate a crowded field and fluctuating stakes.
Rillioorliy Cup and Thoulder Cups drawing list reveals acceptances from named entrants including Evlire Weet Tork Crown Thistle Asevilie Sparkle Lady Dudley Sa irate Honminnitrulixt Maorldad royal Friar Dingwall Saludus Ballol Romilus Oakover Marailte Jia Murella Canstato Lilyve Cartiamah Greenbank Sherry The perallion infurrent yesterday are c l lyveil 10thr for Kalgoorlie and Thoulder Cups Lard Pte Via Sibs Ordination Tbs for Newmarket Whirligig Bibs for the Great Western Steeplechase Awlas rode three winters Viz Lord Flavus Lityeail mel Maorl Led.
The Aug 17 program at King’s Hall recounts a handicap event with horses including Biarhantenn Mturatite Vera cious Prominence and Lilywell with a close finish as Exgabell Look led to the line. Senor W. Davis received a silver and gold award for heroism at a recent ceremony, while W Zimpel is urged to consider his furnishing scheme with recommended options and shop displays.
A letter by Charles Sir outlines suggestions to boost the Geraldton Agricultural Society Show. Proposals include inviting top district breeders to form a committee, hosting large exhibits of wheat varieties, and adding practical displays such as chaff cutting and fencing projects. The note calls for community involvement and reduced show costs to attract broader attendance.
Fragmentary OCR advert suggests a patent remedy claimed to ease coughing and throat symptoms. The readable text mentions Caldres and a product titled Tacking Cough, with references to ointments and usage directions, typical of old matter-of-fact medical elixirs.
The new establishment features cheerful wards, a reception room with quaint touches, theatres with modern appliances, and a 20,000 gallon underground rainwater tank. Verandahs provide space for sitting and sleeping while glass doors separate wards from facilities like mining, baths, and kitchens.
A reader letter argues that a local town’s finances may improve if the council subsidizes essential racing club supports and conserves public spaces. It urges beautification of parks and boulevards to attract visitors, urging practical steps over empty rhetoric to lift creditor pressure.
A government explainer outlines Western Australia state farms shifting from purely experimental aims to gathering information for farmers. It describes goals like evaluating wheat varieties, sowing times, seed quantities, fertiliser effects, and cross breeding to boost profits, with field trials at Nangrenan and Chapman and plans to extend experiments to determine best hay and grain varieties and fodder crop results. It notes nineacre fields and drought conditions as context for the trials and potential dissemination of successful varieties to farmers.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and items including MoKtanvie a Mustard Ga tie MoKena TA and references to McKeurie's Repuce Colfer ad bottle. Mentions Juus Bei Ou Recta Bacohus Marsh Mink 74 and Neve MLE 131. Some words unclear but indicates a catalog of products or notices.
The document discusses optimal fallow depth and implements, selecting profitable fodder and crop changes, and preparing seed for future wheat varieties. It notes trials at state farms, aiming for high quality pure wheat and improved seed, with emphasis on careful seed production and new varieties reaching broader cultivation.
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