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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
2
Dalgety and Co plan advances on wool, steak and various produce while listing buyers and exporters. The notice mentions shipping, forwarding and commission agencies, agents and related firms in London, Cape Town, Fremantle and Melbourne with railway yard activity noted in the mornings.
Fragmented notices involve BLIGHT and others, permissions to erect swing gates on local roads, sail dates and a postponed concert. Mentions Upper Chapman Rowe Bon, Dusty Bank Road, Munger ford road, and St Catherine's Hall Geraldton with the Geraldton Orchestral Society. August 22, 1906.
An extraordinary election of the above Board will be held at the Board's office Nabawah Rohooloon on Saturday September 22 1903 at liaa for the election of three members to fill vacancies caused by resignations of DA Gray B P Lacy and William Burke. Nominations must reach the Returning Office seven clear days before the election in accordance with The Roads Act 1888. L C Burges Sax Returning Officer Wipper Chapman fds Bri Nahawah Zlar Aug 1906.
Reports from Geraldton cover a busy scene with civic updates and cultural notes. The Northern Cricketing Association plans a vesting ceremony at the Freemasons' Hall while the mayor and town clerk are delayed returning from Perth. A council wind and cloudy skies accompany ongoing public notices, weddings, lectures, and theatre. The Murchison Advocate reports arrivals and possible arrests as police pursue leads. A lecture by Clement Wragge is curtailed by train schedules, and the Governor's Commission for Mr. Rason generates questions about government gazette timing. Alfred Gras returns from Geraldton en route to Bourne.
Tenders will be received at the Bootenal Siding up to Monday September 30 1906 for the erection of the Bootenal Public Hall Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of Mr T L Brown Marine Terrace. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders to be addressed and posted.
Calculations give sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton plus lunar phases in August. Full moon on August 4 at 6 39 p.m. Last quarter August 13 at 10 47 a.m. New moon August 20 at 9 27 a.m. First quarter August 27 at ? am.
Shipping news lists arrivals from Fremantle including Surday Nollara with passengers Menara Bowen May Yon G Smith Whitby Basejtechirn A Delongville and Al Yee. Monday Sultan from Fremantle with passengers Mrk Gondixon Miss Wheeler and Mr Rokelly. Departures show Bullara to Wyndham and Sultan to Singapore via North West ports. Movements of vessels Mowry Tavely Co and others dated September 7th with various routes to Premmautleon Tarn and North West coasts amid fog and rough seas.
The Rev Father Ryan, long associated with Geraldton and now priest in charge at Mt Morgans district, visits Geraldton and preaches. Government to split Geraldton Roads Board into wards. Northampton forms a local board of health covering one mile around its roads office. First board members named: Hosken Wayeeha Josey W F Mitchell Joseph dy Thomas W Drew W C Glas and W L Box. Geraldton football water match results unknown, Geraldton won 82 to 48. Court of Appeal on rating of Geraldton Roads Board held. Gould’s appeal over Victoria location 2716 reduced unimproved capital value to £75.
The remains of Richard Jones were brought to Geraldton for a magistrate inquisition held by W W. 46 Water. Jury members viewed the body at the morgue. James Platt identified the deceased as Dick Jones who had stayed at Mallewa Railway Hotel. Witnesses recounted travel from Mallewa to Geraldton and an incident near McAlweys paddock, with Jones allegedly drunk and the horse falling near a gate. Post mortem by Dr. Hongerford found death from brain concussion due to a fall. inquest adjourned pending legality of gate and road access.
The Greenough district reports splendid growing weather and crops look exceptionally well. A South Greenough dance on the 17th was enjoyed by attendees. Residents seek a community hall and possible government grant. A Walkaway meeting drew about 100 ratepayers, with only half voting. Land tax values are debated amid the 208 per acre first‑class land proposal.
A reward is offered for the recovery of a diamond ring missing last evening near the Geraldton Express TM office and Vie Hot. The Geraldtan Express, Victoria Hotel, and public notice publish dates, with twelve months validity, seek the ring's return.
A garbled transcript shows voices mentioning Greenough Central and police, town hall, school improvements, rival stores Walkaway and Dax Ned, requests for photos, a mansion future, and a verse about a devil and cable. It reads as a street-level audio sketch with multiple speakers.
The Northampton district reports heavy rains washing away early market crops, while farmers anticipate larger yields this year. A grand concert is announced at the Meccusien Institute on Friday the 31st. Local policing notes highlight Constable Pollett’s busy duties as residents describe travel and district scuffles.
In Mullewa the old Court house hall hosted a farewell for postmaster Frank Vaughan after five years in service. Residents, led by Mr Coombe, presented a inscribed chain, praising Vaughan as a steadfast public servant and community figure. A warm tribute followed, noting his planned move to Bonnievale and his wish to return to Mullewa. Dancing continued into the early hours as the gathering marked his departure.
The Boulder Racing Club opened its meeting in favorable weather with brisk attendance and robust betting. In the Club Hurdles, Altone and Cold Steel led near the finish as Trinkle and nearby contenders fell at the takeoff, Altone narrowly winning by a head in a chaotic race episode.
A fragmented racing item lists horses and owners including Imperial Hanne and Durbar among others, with multiple names, places, and odd spellings. Details are unclear but indicate an event at seven furlongs with numerous entrants and varied regional references.
In a mass racing accident at the Boulder event the Hardy rider Luke was shot and survived with a penetrating lung. Giltern Worsen Well and seven others were injured. Luke's horse Keeson broke its ape, Mara bruised, Flynny on Clarun kicked, Mardle Race details unclear. Several riders including Jones, Agua, Avondale, Piercefield, Lochiel affected with broken bones and rib injuries.
A fragmented patient testimony details suffering from disfigurement due to eczema and ineffective treatments. The speaker recalls doctors and potions, including cura, Cortin, and other tonics, with facial impact and ongoing painful effects over months, seeking relief but facing uncertainty.
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