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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1913

Page

3

Rovers and Railways Fight Tough Subway Football Clash

In a hard fought metropolitan match the Rovers beat Railways with final scores showing Rovers eight goals and eight behinds to Railways seven goals and six behinds. Key players include Bennett, Champion, Smith, and Meadowcraft for the Rovers while Railways saw strong work from Oates and Britchen Smith. Final quarter pressure kept spectators on edge as scoring opportunities oscillated across the field.

Bennett Rovers Railways Stuart Mills Aritchen Smith Scivick' Kidd Railwaye Yay Omfihor Jaxt Ean Railway Omek” Kid Kim Holmes Frent Champlin Mendenerolt Minor Strachan Rovere Membnor Britchen" Smith Meadowcraft Meadowcrult

Thistle Club Rally Fails to Overturn Service Defeat

On Queen's Park Saturday the Thistle Club pressed the Civil Service in a windy, error‑prone match. Service led 2 1 at half. Thistle tied briefly before conceding a late goal, with key plays from Reed Brunton and Powell.

Queen's Park Thistle Club Curtis Nick Phillips McMath Fexp Servic Thistle Yound Powell Tong Uun SeoFed Real Chi Mier Plas Coaia

Bulgarian Atrocities Disputed by Bulgarian Government

A semi official Bulgarian government statement denies the Daily Telegraph story of Bulgarian troops' atrocities. A counter statement accuses Greeks of outrages at Neviettap and detaining local notables. Reportedly, villagers at Marover were killed and the Greeks killed many Bulgarians taken prisoner at Kuchuk flat.

Sopta Daily Telegraphy Europe Bulgaria Neviettap Rerres Marover Kuchuk

Marconi Company Plans Cheaper Global Wireless Links

London report of a Marconi general meeting presided by Mr Marconi. He outlined a cheaper wireless system to connect South America Europe the United States and other regions. A new Marconi subsidiary in Australia was also discussed with hopes for early informative developments. Director Mr Godfrey Isaacs said ships could exchange wireless messages with shore before breakfast in the near future.

London Marcon Company Marconi South America Europe United States Marconi Company Australia Godfrey Isaacs

New Whitehead Torpedo Pace Shown By Konge Trial

The Japanese cruiser Konge test shoots 40 Whitehead torpedoes with 12 000 yard range at 48 knots. The U S Naval Department has placed a large order for these torpedoes.

Australian Warships Visit Draws Large Local Festivities

The Commonwealth warships FELIGs Austratts and Sydney visited Capetown on Aug 23. The visit attracted 4,400 children from across Caps Capommy, plus Dutch youngsters brought from the western province by the South African Navy Lesage, which organized the arrangements.

Capetown Commonwealth Feligss Austratts Sydney Australia Caps Cokomy Western Lesage

Missing Fremantle Clerk Causes City Alarm

Perth reports a Fremantle clerk employed by a tape firm vanished after a week of nervous insomnia and fainting spells. He disappeared on Saturday evening and has not been seen since, sparking concern from relatives and colleagues.

Perth Altra Reatty Fremantle

State Steamship Service Messy Reform Rumors Surface

State Steamship Service may shift management as Fremantle government signals reform. Colonial Secretary says no appointment has been made to replace Mr Suthoia, sparking speculation on two months of possible transition. The Harbor Trust may gain oversight, with Mr Bier fay named as potential secretary, tying allegiance to the Trust.

Trust Commissionare Olnlat Altuna Tom Suthoia

Fracas in Sydney as arrest attempt ends in wounds

In Fatney August 94, a Saturday night clash during an arrest led to blows at Constables Wher and Christian. A man resisted, a struggle over a wallet and pocket items caused a surface chest wound while a bullet was diverted by a leather pocket. Names of those arrested follow.

Fatney Christian Anan Rownd Phurtion Oramik

Large Fire Destroys Railway Carriage Works in Sydney

A major blaze at a Sydney railway carriage building facility destroyed six ready cars and two new construction cars. The uninsured loss is estimated at £18,000 with car values cited at £1,200 each. Authorities investigate the fire's cause as workers salvage remaining contents.

Bydney Itttehie Raihway Meliy~ery Tata

Germany says it will always be Turkey friend

Berlin reports Herr Von Strumm director of the political department of the Gutman Foreign Mer told the Turkish deputation from Adianople yesterday that Germany had always been a friend to Turkey and would not desert her.

Berlin Herr von Strumm Gutman Foreign Mer Sesterday Strommi Germany Mlwayseen Turkey

Claremont Tragedy Ends In Double Beating and Suicide

In Claremont Park Mrs Surradge was attacked by her husband Walker Surradge after he rejoined her. Lawrence Gentolly intervened as the struggle ensued and Surradge fatally wounded himself after slashing his wife’s throat. Both were taken to Perth Public Hospital. the wife died that evening while Surradge was reported to be recovering.

Perth Surradge Claremont Park Hoxband Walker Surradge Lawrence Gentolly Centolly Asa Gontelly Surrradge Daherr

NSW Premier cites slow postal ships and outdated speeds

The NSW Premier condemned the post and mail ships for slow speeds and poor accommodations. He called Australia the Cinderella of the routes, noting obsolete speed standards and inferior comfort compared with closer, better funded regions. He cited Geraldton connections as evidence of wasteful headlong transport.

West Australian Racing Notes from Kalgoorlie Meeting

At Kalgoorlie on August 24 racing featured Lord Partisha and Sentava among standout performers. Southport and Lord Partisha competed strongly in the Great Western Steeplechase while betting favored Merella and Conge D’Raliie showed up in supporting events.

Dormie Katlgoorlie Kalgooriie

South British Grand National Steeplechase Result

In the South section the Grand National Steeplechase was run today. LE won, with The SMiser and Tramp as the runners up in a close finish.

Smiser Tramp

Geraldton Water Scheme discussed with Grimshaw Valley flow

A Ger aldton interview reveals gaugings at Fuller River and Yetna are incomplete while Buller River flows since August 12. Crimbs and Gri miths discuss salt content, evaporation, and potential supplies from Grimshaw Valley and Buller River to meet Geraldton's needs for about a year or more.

Fixpresa GriMiths Englaser Geraldton Hillman Mr Crimbs Grimshaw Valley Scott Fuller River Yetna GriMtha Buller Gri Perth Belle River Yale Firtmshaw Valley Bette Griffiths Geraldon Gerakiton Jeannum Grimbaw Valley Muller River Grimshaw Grimshaw Wallis Couter Frank Green Ruler River

Linseed Compound Stockport Remedy for Coughs

A four-decade proven remedy called Stockport Remedy is promoted for coughs and colds. The advertisement touts linseed compound as a wheaey treatment with long-standing efficacy.

Stockport

Meeting of Farmers and Settlers' Association at Vian residence

The Woolcha Yunx and Wanden Farmers and Bettiers' Association held its third meeting at M. G. Vian's residence with about fifteen members present. Three new members joined, and discussions covered railway projects, urgent correspondence handling, and plans for future meetings and public involvement. October meeting announced at the president's house.

Loc Drew N.p9ou Ye Yu Yun Well Chapman Roads Board Rosse Ma Ahearn Huan Story Garaldton Yuna Wanden Wandans Mullens

Geraldton Roads Board Faces Audit and By-Law Proceedings

The Geraldton Roads Board monthly meeting records show committee discussions on road work, by-laws for employee conduct, and financial balances. Items include rabbit control, gravel supply from Kingcromk, gravel road widening, and inquiries on travel allowances and survey costs.

Market Reports from Premantle Wool and Meat Markets

Market brief outlines sales and prices for sheep skins hides kangaroo skins and chaff at Premantle and surrounding markets. Mentions Western Australian wheat and local shipping, with notes on pricing and supply shortages for certain items.

Fragmented OCR Note on Local History and People

The readable text hints at a long neglected story involving a story about Gill habitatant and Pepperaswt Chine Bonninton's Jubes. It mentions Myles Cineare and Bon Miume as possible figures, with a general sense of a community tale and medicinal references amid unclear framing.

Bonninton Bon Miume

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