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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1910

Page

3

Goldfields v Geraldton junior football match at Recreation Ground

A combined Geraldian juniors team and Cue Day Rawn faced Goldfields at Recreation Ground on a windy Saturday. Geraldton led in periods with notable play from Casey Smith Langdon and Bennet while Goldfields’ best included Caney, Lanedon, Clarkson and Ward. the game ended in a 8 goals 0 behinds to 7 goals 14 behinds draw.

Geraldian Cue Bell Skokex Shenheard Marsh McGuvrar Carnenter Keatine Bennett Wieht Exsex Heraiting Smith Caner Ponnolly Bennets McCilyraw Tin Fee Wix Conwy Lanedon West Stokes Narsation Bennett Gerakiton Xeore Geratiton Pans Morbert C Casey Langdon Schry Yer Clarkson Bary Conpol Vw Geraldton Berardton N Coals Galdfielda Keating Ward Cranofly P. Casey Crabb Casey Homine Geralden Shephrard Jas Pega Maloney Mar Nia Crabbe Gane Smenton Lanenna Gerald Neain Defendine G. Stith Fond Renal C. Caney Wr Lanntoossenryver Connolly G. Smith Pars McGieray Stoker Norbert Nspentia Voldielders Tore Paar Stoben Robertson Herbert Fissex Flay Titheceiriee Ie Lios Scherrer C. Casey Jain Coe Ny Wight ‘Wan Carpenter Goldfields A. Smith Cann Stokes Her Werd

Rovers Football Chuir to Hold Complimentary Dinner

The Rovers football club premiers will attend a complimentary dinner at the Victoria Hotel on Wednesday. Seaman and Drage, the club president, will be present while Mr A Meadowcroft, chairman of the Football Association, will complete the chairing of the event.

Rovers Seaman Drage Victoria Wedsmyere A. Meadowcroft Football Association

A Popular Resort Growth of the Mechanics Institute

A report on the Geraldton Mechanics Institute notes its rapid growth since expanding activities. The building’s prominent location and lighting along the Terrace endow it with social stature, warmth, and comfort, attracting the town’s public life and defining a new spirited era for the institute.

Geraldton Mechanics Mtr. B

Public Reading Room and Institute Facade of a Town Club

The article describes a town institute with a large public reading room housing encyclopedias almanacs and reference works accessible to all. The separate members area includes a bustling library, staff offices, a billiard room and a balcony area, with exclusive spaces upstairs and a committee room awaiting fuller use.

Pope J. L. Millx Kent A.T. Mills Western Mail Town and Gountry Tevdnees Observer Adelaide Tannanian Mall Hobart Brisbane Australasian Punch Moth English Tration Munsey Scribmes Earper Thean Rasur Ricard Alcock Vlayine Ank Sonwtines

The Institute’s Growth and Library Expansion Report

Gispersed notes describe limited access to balconies and billiards, with readers enjoying literature and companionship for about a penny weekly. Enrollment rose to 50 since enlargement, funded by a raised subscription fee to cover library and billiard upgrades, led by a proactive committee and President.

AT. Stile Pope Bovine Re D. Thitchinson

Geraldton Tif Club Rifle Event Ends With Rowe Victory

Geraldton Tif Club sponsored rifle competition concluded on Saturday. Gen Rowe won with 61 points plus a 10 handicap for an implied 70. F Trigg followed with 69 and J Boyen with 8. Eighty members competed, with visitors Messe Tree and others attending to score at ranges of 100 and 200 yards.

Geraldton Tif | Club Gen. Rowe F. Trigg J. Boyen Wagin Perth

Fragmented Nursery Rhyme Fragments Hint at Panicked Health Warnings

A damaged OCR fragment describes a worm in a tiny arm and “Woon Peppermint ’ure” with references to cold germs and destruction. The readable bits suggest a cautionary verse about health or decay, but specifics are unclear.

Speech by Sir John Forrest on Australian Notes Bill

In parliament the notes bill debate continued with Sir John Forrest arguing the issue is party driven. He stressed he cited no banking ties and urged currency stability while criticizing government motives to raise funds without interest. He doubted urgency given current economic pressures.

Melbourne House of Representatives John Forrest Sast John Forrest

Social Function Marks Prime Ministers Remarks on Railways

The United Commercial Travellers Association of Australia celebrated its incorporation anniversary with a social in Melbourne. Prime Minister Fisher spoke on the Navigation Will, railway unity, uniform postage across the Commonwealth, and nationwide north-south and east-west rail links. He urged lifting Australia above state boundaries and pursuing uniform rates and wireless communications for safety.

Melbourne Sumiay United Commercial Travellers’ Association of Australia Fisher Senate Ambion Federal Ministry Commonwealth Australia

Publican fined for placing betting placard at hotel

MELBOURNE Sunday Ballarat police court charged Thomas Poran licensee of the Horse Bazaar Hotel with permitting betting information to be displayed in his licensed premises. On August 3 the hotel window blackboard listed Oaklands Hunt Club race winners and starting prices. A minimum £5 fine was imposed.

Melbourne Ballarat Thomas Poran Horse Bazaar Hotel Hig Oaklands Hunt Club

Explosion Injures Two Men at Awaba Near Newcastle

In Awaba near the Newcastle district a pick on a blast near the railway station exploded injuring two men Sam Keenan and George Burge. Keenan suffered head and abdominal burns while Burge endured shock and head and eye injuries. Blasting had been active the prior day and it is believed an unexploded charge caused the accident.

Sydney Sundas Awaba Newcastle Sam Keenan Georj Burge Kernan Burge

Pearl Shell Industry Employment Figures Cause Debate

A parliamentary exchange in the Lorgis assembly and later in the House of Representatives questioned Asiatic labor dominance in the pearl shell trade. Official figures show 183 local colored men and 3038 indentured Asians employed. year totals include imports of £54,274 and overall value around £296,424 for the period, with Broome reporting Monday data.

Teor Mla Bainford House of Representatives Funoa Broome

Meekatharra-Nanginenai Railway Opens

Railway line between Meekatharra and Nanginenai opens with Premier in attendance on Saturday. The event marks a regional transport expansion supported by state authorities.

Meekatharra Manby

Tramway workers strike and rail cables cut in protest

The Tramway posts its new men on the same terms as former staff Messy Messars Lovekin and Molloy. On Saturday noon all cables tying rails to Paty's power supply were severed. Miro Brown announced plans to move the Legislative Assembly administration to discuss a resolution urging government action against members of the Kesbe live Assembly alleged to interfere with duties.

Lovekin Molloy Paty Miro Brown Legislative Assembly Tts Kesbe

Turi Races in Hannans Handicap at Kalgoorlie

Arnos led most of the way before Azorine pressed the favorite Beverity and Katoomba. The favorite won nicely by a length with Beverity half a length behind in fourth, Apple Charlote and Floral among the others. Other runners included Glenella Sir George Therina Saladin and Rundorrie. Time recorded as forty three seconds and some frames. Betting list names Seaton Stulagst Dyed Garmenta and King’s Crisamit among others. Spring Stakes on Saturday features Bib and Shand Khe in Cup weight as Shand Khe looks fitted for the Cup.

Kalgoorlie Miinitay Bady Arnos Azureine Thorina Beverity Glennella Saladin Katoomba Floral Ranju Ted Tuat Harlotte Bani Ant Azorine Gal Fuat Katootha

Tennis. Week's Programme At Geeiston Tennis Club

The Geesidtton Tennis Club announces this week's schedule. On Tuesday events start at 4:40 pm with T. P. Jones and GK Kindiv at 4:10 pm. R. Cev and T. 4:30 pm. Saturday play at 2:30 pm featuring H. Box c. Wo Ful fer and R. W. Grevilley with Olver and JC. Kidd noted as winner. There will be an afternoon game on Wednesday at 4 pm.

Geesidtton Tennie Club P. Jones H. Box c R. W. Grevilley Nh Olver JC. Kidd

Midland Market Report on livestock sales at Dalgety and Co

Shenton and Co Ltd and Dalgety and Co Ltd report a lively market with strong demand for prime cattle sheep and lambs. Prices are listed for prime beef weights crossbred ewes and various pig classes with substantial turnout of buyers and steady bidding for quality stock.

Dalgety and Cy. Limited Elder Shenton and Stotra Ldei, Shenton and Co. Ltd Shew SNE Lambs Eatile Dalerfy Andio, Ltd Emia Len

Olympia Pictures at Glide Away Rink Program

The Glide Away Rink to show a new picture program Tuesday and Thursday nights through Audies. Travel subjects show mountain scenery and Irish Boy. Features include Shooting Mania, Life of Mexex, and a life of mythic journeys with Children of Letwel. Gentle stories of a child restoring a father and daughter, and a young couple with a photo scene. Also a weekly produce ad by Mackmail a young lady and an auctioneer. The Masonic Hall rink thanks patrons and notes season grip changes and new nightly rates.

Audies America Moxex Tigat Red Sea Whar Armiy Bea

Meekatharra Railway Opening Celebrated by Government Party

The Nanuine Meekatharra railway opened with Sir Newton Moore leading a ministerial and parliamentary party. Visitors included ministers and officials from Geraldton and Perth. A large local crowd attended the ceremony as schoolchildren sang, followed by a banquet at Contally's hotel with speeches and toasts.

Kells Gregory Sm Holman Asdaimethy

Northampton notes on railway station demand and meeting

A deputation from Mexare I Wandcook led by W Snow ton and others urged removal of the railway station and extension of the line northward. The Criminiesioner's ten tity promised to consider the matter with Works Tre sadmirat and would answer questions. The Hellera meeting at Workine Men's Hall drew farmers and gardeners, with good weather and community interest.

Pewmissioner Yeaterday Mr. N. Teelas Cresswell Mexare I Wandcook E. Kiley W Snow Ton C. Cripps G. Varles Ro Phil Harset F. Rowland F. Raton Tpland T. W. Meen Mages A Lambsdale Wwe Hellera

Accident at Greenough injures man from dynamite blast

At 9.49 last night constable’s son, stationed at Crvenonh, drove into Geraldton after an explosion injured J McDermott aged about 37. He had been near Greenpark river mouth while foray-mahing when a dynamite plug exploded, shattering his hand. He was treated at hospital by Dr Hungerford. Town jewellers push Saturday closing, railway workers picnic planned for September, and a large open handicap event with nominations due.

Son Crvenonh Geraldton J McDermott McDermott Greenpark Lim McTermatt Hungerford Rathe Wy Sverrs Terday McDermott Wai Wecretary My A Keay

Vague Antique Price List With Mixed Items and Brands

A dense OCR style price list for varied goods including baking powder, cocoa, currants, cordials, vinegars, and hardware items. It contains numerous stray brand names, units, and prices, with many unreadable fragments and inconsistent formatting throughout.

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