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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

3

Mystery fishing boat returns to Champion Bay after peril

In March the Fremantle to Carnarvon craft Thora returning to Champion Bay clears a perilous voyage. Harriet Sunter of Samuelson questioned officials, while police traced the missing crew of five. The journey from Green Island to Carnarvon ended with a safe arrival, easing fears of a disaster at sea.

Marner Geraldton Connell Fremartle Tlor Carmarvon Mra Harriet Sunter Sarnarvon Carnarvon Champion Bay Green Island

Peppermint Cure Cream Reveals Odd Claim

Fragmentary OCR hints at a product called Peppermint Cure with garbled text mentioning taste, seating, and a curious claim. No clear date, organization, or individuals identified. Further readable details are required for a solid summary.

Late Sporting CUP Wax 1Y J AWAS THE THIRD ROVILDER

Mohler Raving Cod attendance strong. results listed across Norse shor Plata, Lord Flavus Gallen Ort Suna, and various races. Notable finishes include TeW Tiandicap winner Drusilla and Boulder Cup with James the Third, Keer Wee, and Simple Mai placing.

Flavus Gallen Tard Playwis

The University Troubles Amid Site Debate

The article reports internal strife at the university as Senate actions stall reform and a site decision dominates proceedings. Rival proposals for King’s Park and Crawley ignite wrangling, with Crawley favored for accessibility and prestige, while concerns linger about faculty quality and funding.

University Senate Pata Me Barkis David Copnerfeld Mamett Brother Chinn King’s Park Crawley Arydent University Beildings Australia Sprak Taftaeheed Ace Crowley

Turkey Holds Adrianople Amid War Readiness

Turkish advisories from Paris report Enver Rey commanding 400,000 troops with plans for operations around Adrianople. Constan tinople dispatches say Turkey remains firm on retaining Adrianople as its government’s fate hinges on the city, while the Porte waits calmly without downplaying the gravity of the situation.

London Paris Enver Rey Adrianople Maritsa Reuter Constantinople Turkey Porte

Londonderry Riots Move for Government Inquiry

London reports the Londonderry disturbances as Orange and Green riots. The Municipal Council calls on the Government to investigate police actions. The inquiry centers on police protection failures during the Orange procession and alleged baton and rifle violence in the Orangemen quarters, including a spectator Francis Armstrong who was killed by a rifle shot.

London Lamionderry Connell Francis Armstrong

Liberal maladministration and the sugar bounty debate

Telegrams report a heated House debate on sugar bounty where critics accuse the government of mismanagement and overpayment. The controversy centers on the colonial sugar policy and a bill affecting payments totaling over £190,000, with the session adjourned before a conclusion.

Milliourne House of Representatives Comitenet Dudor Naid New South Waters Coleniial Susar Nolin

Smallpox Epidemic Updates From Sydney

Sydney reports a fresh smallpox surge with thirteen new cases and an overall total climbing toward six hundred ninety five. A Sydney court fined a man ninety pounds and jailed him for failing to report a smallpox case from his premises to health authorities.

Sydney Sydney Devine Paice Court Ix UW Surry Tilis Board of Ftealth Tecine Tevine Soymet Flewan

Miners' Phthisis In Africa Draws Health Warnings

CAPE TOWN Sir Lionel Philips partner in Weenher Bell and Co spoke of a report by Government mining engineer Mr Katze urging better health standards for miners. He noted that previously even the best workers were killed by phthisis while only experienced men of mixed temperaments faced the ore output. Since then there has been a marked improvement in miners' wealth and working conditions.

Cape Town Tionel Philips Weenher, Bell and Co Katze Lionel Kotve

Sea Plane Flight Around Britain Challenge Delayed

London reports limited progress in the Daily Mail prize attempt to fly around Britain by sea plane. Pilot Pickles and mechanic Kauper were rescued after the craft grounded in Yarmouth harbor amid heavy waves. Hawker suffers sunstroke and eye strain but aims to restart next Thursday in the race.

London Britain Flanker Yarmouth Plettes Tour Pickles Kauper Ashorn Hawker Alscan

The Turf. World of Players List

The readable fragment names a cast or roster with several unclear entries. It mentions August and lists multiple role or character names alongside rough actor labels. The text is incomplete and partly garbled, but indicates a cast or lineup for a performance or production.

Attempted murder case rattles Brisdanis area shockingly

An unclear report describes a violent event on August 1 involving Brisdanis residents, detailing an alleged attempt murder. The piece mentions Mrs Geary and a suspect, with one person in critical condition and another facing serious injuries amid a chaotic scene.

Geney Meili Tulad Geary

Remnant notes from Wester steeplechase wreck

Several horses failed to clear the Wester steeplechase jumps with a series of falls and near misses. Auk Mo fell at the opening obstacle, Tabu balked at the first jump, and Marrowplans toppled at the third. Southport completed the treble with solid riding, and no riders suffered serious injuries.

Auk Mo Ubird Treie Nai Noy Cragg Tabu Malone Feil Hall Southport Forbes

Kalgoorlie Track Report Highlights Fast Start

Latest track notes from Kalgoorlie dated August 19 discuss fast morning action. Bolger's horses show limited readiness with early canters as West Park clocked 1 mile in 41.50. Ralirate improved in Face run, Tur Fore, and other racers posted varied times over four furlongs to nine furlongs, with several horses delivering sharp splits and final times.

Kalgoorlie Bolger West Park Ralirate Taysec

Australian Antarctic Expedition Tertil Amy Incoherent Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text about the Australian Antarctic Expedition mentions Amy Tertil, Captain Tavlos, and financial figures. surrounding names and places are garbled, making the exact event and date unclear.

Tertil Amy Vaytnin Haure Simi Co Finks

Unnamed Handicap Race Odds Report

Aug 14 at QueraTID AALGOORLTE betting odds for the Unamw Handicap list Davidvite at 30 to 1, Unie qiotations 5 to 1, Mar cams 6 to 2, Witbarta 2 to 1, Chiat Secretary 1 to 1, Drwilla 8 to 1, Simple Maid 10 to 1, Coratep 10 to 1, Fillogrum 19 to 1, Pyle Sail 10 to 2, Mise Ro 14 to 1, and other runners at 14 to 1 or longer.

Aalgoorlte Unamw Davnifite

Rifle Shooting Heat Results From Peter Royse Event

Fragmentary notes list heats and participants such as Sgt. Wiytina GT Teakie and 55H events. Several names appear with forfeit markers and times or placements, including Meakin and Macnel. The text ends with Coralie Sw and a 383 peat Cup 57, followed by a garbled “POSITION OF CLITs.”

Peter Royse Stone Sgt Wiytina T&f Macnel Mae Dawn Menburtyinen Isla Coralie

Fancy Dress Ball Aids RC Church in Three Springs

In Three Springs on the 13th, a fancy dress ball raised funds for the RC Church tileing tun. Despite bad weather a large crowd attended. Mr W f Tarris and Miss Mo Ryan led music, with Mr Saunders as master of ceremonies. Numerous costumes were listed, including Ming Lily Brown and 20th Century artists, as attendees danced and enjoyed refreshments late into the night.

Tadies Brian W. F Tarris Vielin Mo Ryan Saunders Sterner Xox Erry Mattlri Alreais Josie Brown Brown Miss May Berrigan Wiss Ily Berrigan Berrigan Paigo Atrs Cramerie Chas Prankwalin Seward Psihames C MH Maley Mise Ft Thomas R. Carter P. Strachan McKar. Winter

Northam Horse Show Underwhelming Exhibits And Weather

The Northam Agricultural Society annual horse show under the auspices of the Northam courtier faced disappointment due to rain and low turnout. Exhibitors and entries were down, with fewer Giles and poorer quality on display.

Sortham Northam Agricultural Society Lou Iy

Foods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colda

A brief note describes Foods Great Peppermint Cure advertised as a remedy for coughs and colds. The item highlights its claimed healing properties with phrases implying effectiveness and broad appeal for common illnesses.

Agricultural prospects in Phillips River district urged

The article highlights Northampton and Phillips River as rich in mineral and agricultural potential. It cites wheat farming success and expects farmer input in Phillips River development. Minister for Mines notes vast arable land, supports railway-linked agricultural growth, and hints at land for mining versus farming use.

Phan River Ikehe Northampton Philelipa Amnion Ravensthorpe Enomeh Fe Phillips River Wistetlen Perth Ravenaiborne Great Southern Nampuw Real Southern Railway Collier

Political Points From The Northam Advertiser

The Northam Advertiser predicts Labor gains at the next general election with seats won through money and policy, naming Perth Dyer Subiaco Mu and others. It argues the swing will balance two major parties, but three parties in the state parliament will complicate Liberal prospects, likening risks to a collision with a locomotive.

Northam Advertiser Dvelarey Nat Labor Party Dlaws Perth Dyer Subiaro Stubbs Wr Swan Albany Pri Bimbiry Mn Thomas Canning Mr Lewis Swan We Turvey Williams - Narrigis Me K Bolmstom Tse George Stephenson

Complex Northampton court report on accidental death

In Northampton a nine month old child, Snowden, faced a court appearance as jurors examine accidental death linked to a vehicle collision near Geraldine Row. Officials note the case involves suspicions of a fall and assess the circumstances surrounding the infant's death and related public safety concerns.

Sul Veyaser Snowden Une Vrtwe Matitap

Brown Retires In The Ring After Tight Bout At King's Watch

The match featured Mick Kine facing Wek KTS in a close contest. After preliminary exchanges, both boxers traded hard punches as the bell rang, with Brown retreating to his corner amid a tense finish and questions about the scoring.

Errtret Hhrrenn Sen Ostonts Watirive Brown Warbher King Brownagan Wwe Appa

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured as Cure

The notice touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a universal remedy for kidney pain and related symptoms. It cites testimonials from F Wenlock of Charis-atreat and another patient, detailing relief after use and promoting the product through McClellan Co. plus a Dartford address.

Sean Dawn Down Fostare McClelan Co Murray-atret Berth Doan

Unclear report on weather and hay impact

Fragmentary note mentions worming, fay, August rainfall, hay drift, and SON points. No clear events, dates, or named entities. Summary constrained by limited legibility of the source text.

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