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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
3
Local notes reveal society events, auctions, and club actions in Geraldton and Moonyoonooka areas. Reports include Victoria District fair plans, Wittenoom Cup, football shield exhibition, Bishop Kelly’s Rome trip, rail and wheat bulk handling inquiries, rowing club prospects, and upcoming town notices with auctions and entertainment plans.
Indus and allied unions object to nonunion personnel across Admiralty offices and Board of Works. Strike leaders vow to mobilize portal liftmen to halt mail service as thousands of building trades workers in London join a citywide strike. It is forecast that up to fifty thousand electors may participate.
Melbourne investigators probe a murder case in which Michael Knight was killed. After weeks of inquiry detectives return to the city seeking motive and possible suspects. The inquiry contends looters may be involved and aims to identify responsible parties.
Kalgiourute August 26. Morning track work shows Murcauy Aveville and others sprinting through varied distances. Horses like Journey in tandem, Apville Hoing, and Swageer posted multiple furlongs with fast times, while Beerp and Dingwall impressed with steady gallops.
Wellington dispatch reports the Feilem-Houlder liner Devon wrecked off the coast with a damaged hull and crew saved by lifeboats. The vessel lies in heavy seas smashed against rocks with huge waves washing over her bow and stern, endangering all aboard.
Hawker completed a long waterplane flight around Great Britain as part of the Daily Mail prize of £5,000. He flew from Yarmouth to Scarborough then to Rendell, with landing pauses at Ramsgate and Southampton, covering ninety miles in ninety minutes and 115 miles in 185 minutes, including a long fog crossing and shallow water landings.
Perth paper outlines a troubling incident involving a man named Welti and references a dangerous situation. The snippet notes concerns about risk and warning signs, implying a broader, unsettled local event.
London Aug 26 The Johnson the dugitist act planned at a music hall is postponed as it is deemed inadvisable to proceed. The delay allows Johnson to answer charges including the white slave accusation. In Boston a mixed reception arose at Municipal Hall with catcalls and confusion as two invited performers stayed away. Reverend Meyer opposed the colored performer’s appearance and sought an interview for judging character.
A Perth murder trial concludes with the defense and prosecution presenting final arguments related to the death of John Allen of East Perth. The hearing covered Gowinsl Wiltineneed Thorn as the key defendant in the case.
Cabinet moves to place control of the State Steamship Service in the hands of Perth Fremantle authorities. Acting Trust Chairman resigns, claiming the change violates statute and undermines port operations. He states it is impossible to continue as commissioner under the new arrangement.
A draft prospectus outlines a cooperative venture named The Farmers and Settlers Association to fund a trading company with capital of £66,000 and 100,000 shares. The plan covers importers exporters and rural producers, aims to promote farm industries, and includes provisions on dividends and broad powers while denying partisan aims.
An advertisement urges readers to treat backache as a warning of kidney disorders. It touts Dean's Backache Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mr Retort Campbell claiming long relief after use. Priced at 1/9 per bottle with six bottles for 15/3, sold by Foster McClellan Co. at 318 Murray St. buy only DOAN'S.
The report notes renewed betting on a horse race with odds for numerous entrants. Major names and numbers are listed, showing a crowded field and varying prices from unit to 50 to 1.
Reports say favorable prospects near Bullaballing on the Eastern Goldfields line. Chesson and Heydon receive promising ore shipments from Hidden Treasure mine with 448 tons at an average grade. Port Augusta ballast pit yields gold traces, stirring government interest and hope for broader finds as miners secure five rights and a travector eyes possible ore further inland.
The Tatlway men complain about irregular milking and claim to ensure a perfect cup by boiling water with coffee lime and milk. They assert the beverage remains delicious despite flaws and present a view of their process.
The Kalgoroum Cup betting list shows prices labeled for many entrants including Simple Maid, Dingwall, Corstep, Gorge V Balire, Muralite, Murelip, Schigfer, Beversgh, Vormeier, PiMarra, and Rewe Woer. Odds range from 1 to 100 to 1 with several 12 to 1 and 16 to 1 marks.
The Governor General Lord Denman has entered Topmant in the Amateur Challenge Cup at Sandringham and the Sandringham Steeplechase, set for September 6. Almissa was scratched from the Cambridge at Melbourne’s Metjourse Cups, with Melbourne racing action noted at Ave 26.
Ad reads Stockport remedy touted for coughs and colds with forty years of proven use. Claims emphasize linseed compound efficacy and traditional value in relief.
The article promotes Pep tablets as a safe cough remedy for mothers and children, claiming fast relief, non opiate formulation, antiseptic action, and ease of use. It urges avoiding imitation products and to buy Pep tablets from chemists.
The fragment lists prizes and marks for senior advanced, intermediate, and preparatory grades at St Dominick's Convent Doncarra. Names include Alisy Hicks, Clarence Yurky, Titein Pearson, Dorothy Lovelace, Neille Teaney, Mey Ghitys Wats, Mary Haynes, Gladys Dowden, Mira Gindra Carter, Aurelia Worner, Emily Burnside, Margery Williams, Majureina Wands, and Aurelia Worner with marks ranging from 60 to 98, showing honours and high distinctions.
The Northampton convent's annual examinations are listed with names of students and staff. The report covers the musical and preparatory divisions, naming several pupils such as Miss Maxwell, Miss Nesbitt, and Miss Trace, along with instructors and exam results.
The report lists multiple singers selected from Chase who agree to travel for a forthcoming contest. Names include Davesun, Pavey, W. Groveilor, R. Kidd, Meadowcroft, Mellivray, and several others with scheduling notes attached.
A meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel formed a Geraldton Polo Club with Mr N Bart-Wot proposing the motion. A ground near the old quarries was eyed for practice, inspection to be reported by Clarte, Martrett, and Will. Alex E. Grant to captain. B J Milla honorary secretary pro tem. Subscription set at £1 per abatey. about fourteen players expected with two ponies each for some members.
Fragmentary text suggests a note on Bonnintan’s tubes described as soothing and pleasant for a vocal panel or test group. The readable pieces mention a person or brand, with unclear context and incomplete technical terms. Further details are not recoverable from the fragment.
The Northampton Agricultural Society’s third annual show is planned for August 23 with tenders invited for the publican’s booth drink stand and a skeleton booth. Notices cover local deaths, new store additions, and boxing hall stage improvements, plus a wattle day appeal and organ recital at the Anglican Church.
The Australian Natives Association urges residents to help celebrate Wattle Day on August 30 by decorating towns and storefronts. It appeals to business people for cooperation and to display the national color to promote unity and civic pride nationwide.
A garbled excerpt extols daily progress and health benefits for old and young, mentioning Ty Woods and a great something like a care card. The text is incomplete with many misspellings and unclear references.
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