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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
4
A garbled excerpt lists references to medical items and remedies with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Chamberlain's Coneh Iemady and various daily routines, amid disjointed lines about health practices and figures, creating a fragmented snapshot of a period publication.
A letter from A. R. Jackson of Gren Mills Webb's Siding urges the railway department to address harsh conditions. He cites lack of shelter from rain, poor water transport for horses, and costly delays at Taylor's Siding. Jackson praises Commissioner Georgy for promised aid and notes railways could boost profits by delivering inputs and products to market.
Readers in Northampton respond to a disputed public matter with a polemic about the Health Board. The letter criticizes the board’s stance on serving the community and questions the necessity of certain board measures while claiming support for a more transparent approach. The writer urges clarity and accountability in public health decisions.
A local road board meeting discusses three district work zones and staffing, with chair Goirun Baker and the governor’s approval referenced. The dispute centers on which portions of road work should be allocated and who is responsible for oversight, amid questions about compliance and training.
The notice announces a public sale discount offering on a local property or item. It mentions specific dates and a state wide eligibility for veterans and soldiers, with a temporary free provision for a set period. Readability is limited due to OCR errors.
Provisional directors announce formation of a company to erect a cooperative wheat milling works in Geraldton using farmers as partners. Shareholders would receive four shares, marketed to raise capital of £40,000 with plans to export flour if market prices allow. Directors anticipate profits and a new plant valued at £400 harnessing latest 1907 improvements.
The document records a heated dispute involving Mr. Baker and Mr. Norris over tenders for work, alleged improper influence, and a board’s decision to proceed under contract terms. It notes delays, possible conflicts of interest, and a pledged duty to complete work per the board’s resolution. The August 16 note is signed by CONTRACTOR Narre Towra.
An ad promising a cough and cold remedy named Donnington’s Trish Moss. It claims pleasant taste and reliable effect with a single trial proving its value. The copy emphasizes easy consumption and trust in the product.
An ad warns of neglecting kidney related backache and praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mr Hutchinson of Fitz gerald street Geraldton reports relief after a chill caused persistent back pains. A short course is claimed to cure, with price 2/9 per box and mail order from Foster Macklellan Co. Perth.
In Yalgoo on August 19 a busy Local Court session heard multiple cases, including a drought-related dispute from the Toysl Staistard mine against owner Carlyon. The man received a verdict with costs, and other matters ended unfavorably for several parties.
Fragmented livestock notice describes a handsome massive rose hoes with quality hair and docile temper. Mentions Crook sky Pedle foaled Ostaber 3 1900 and multiple horses with pedigrees, listing mare and foal details, sales at Hur Jase Knyast Show and Sydney exhibitions, noting progeny and foal-getter potential.
Tes AWD presents Trafalgar, a Thoroughbred pony stallion by Torpedo out of Lady by Kield Fair, standing at Mit Farm Strawberry from August 16. The horse, highly bred, boasts a lineage including Newminster and Primrose, with a record of top sprinting and WA race wins. Potential mares are invited to apply to J. Watson at Mil Farm Strawberry for stud services.
Readable fragments describe a rail journey with a governor general aid party, engine changes, and a late arrival. Mentioned are Yale residents, a tag wimher, Saline Anthwr, and Towiltys express service. Neutral notes record the planned improvements and timetable shifts for the next week.
A fragmentary Victorian ghost story from Australia recounts Ned Riley’s strange travels near Tal Inngotta. The tale hints at a recurring routine, with Riley noting a haunting presence during evenings and a peculiar system of sitting outside to observe unseen events.
A disturbed man reports hearing repeated cries of a woman from a bush near a township. Locals recall a missing woman linked to eerie calls and a haunted reputation. Several young men later claimed to hear a female voice, prompting suspicions of foul play and lingering spirits.
The passage describes tall trees growing beside a vine with overhanging branches bending in wind from the south or north. It mentions a scene with two link like structures and a produced ore, but the text is garbled and lacks clear subjects or events.
Train schedules show variations between routes with limited days of service. Services include morning departures from Geraldton and Walkaway with Friday exceptions and some routes operating on Monday Wednesday or specific weekend days.
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