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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1911
Page
3
Measles are prevalent in Geraldton while Locke a partner of C H Locke notes progress and expansion of the firm’s branch. He praises outreach to rural areas and mentions upcoming events and personnel changes affecting local business and council discussions.
Advertisements announce a court hearing in Mullewa for the listing of electoral objections. Persons may file claims or object at the Post Office, Mullewa, and at the Railway Sidings, Teniedewa, prior to September 7th. Returning Officer Wrenzif Grant will oversee proceedings.
A crowded Geraldton ground watched a tight football premiership clash between the Howes and Railways. Rovers led 38 126 at halftime as Willis and Meunier starred in a strong first half, with Railways closing the gap late. Final scores and standout plays highlighted a hard fought contest amid damp conditions.
The registrar warns that electoral rolls close on Thursday the 11th inst and writs are issued on September 11 with claims due fourteen days before. Mentions candidates like W. A. Mistonnkh Esq MP and Miss Clineh, plus musical exam results and a weather forecast noting Chindy fresh showers in the south and northerly winds elsewhere.
A well known comic Ted Kalman, famed stage entertainer in Victoria, dies by self harm after a late show at the Hallamet Star. Kalman, whose career spanned years, faced personal struggles and was reportedly connected with peers Richards and Symonds while his brother Ken Saanenndy mourns him as a noted athlete and entertainer.
Fragmentary notes from Sydney report a billiards match Stevenson versus Lind e with unclear details. Mention of Sundays, a minister for works, Kiama metal quarries, and government savings hint at a broader economic or civic report, but the text remains readable only in fragments.
A fire swept through a Sydney location causing 1500 pounds in damage. A man and a woman, among others, fled the scene as firefighters arrived. Authorities continued inquiries into the blaze and its cause.
Turf note reports a muddled race card with Flashlock winning and multiple horses such as Plashtock and Partita showing in the field. The event featured withdrawals, windy conditions, and jockeys like Middision and Denl, with tactics noted as the pack moved through the stretch.
The Perth election scene centers on the Opposition’s chances and the mayoral candidates. The current leaders and party figures are highlighted as they debate policy, while the broader political stakes in Victoria are discussed with focus on candidate strengths and potential outcomes.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an event involving a person named Deleon and an apparent struggle or escape. Details are unreadable and names are partially obscured, but the text indicates a chaotic scene with urgency and possible confrontation.
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic cityhouse incident last Saturday involving Albert Sehulasanst and others. The report mentions a violent disturbance, hospital admission, and unclear details about a woman named Felene Hous and related injuries amid a troubled scene.
The article reports on political campaigning with mentions of candidates Geraldine and Pyne, and parties Labour and Liberal. It notes statements by Proakes and others, a focus on monopolies, peace efforts, and government departments. Questions follow as the date and contest details remain unclear.
In a report from Lithgow Sydney, socialists to Vowrett discuss labor disruption at Lithgow Transport Works. Mooking of Moskion's 10K notes Hithnow is stationary. Garvhor signals that recent events showed socialists split, with workers at Hos Mines and a local residence muttering about cattle supplies and a city-wide circulation.
Wellington on Sunday reports Premier Ward and Senator Findlay received a cordial welcome on their arrival from England. Ward denies any claim of an estate in Bases or plans to appoint his son. he says the honor was never requested but conferred by recommendation through the binary hhemmels. He also denies any intention to become Pageland’s High Commissioner.
In Brisbane on Sunday Mussra Wareham and Morris, menders of the Watersie Workers' Union, held a conference in Townsville last Saturday. Wareham’s unfettered stance drew opposition as unions vow to press demands. Wareham warned that the union’s mediation would lead to further action, including potential labor boycotts or restraints unless their terms are met.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes a machine or process with mentions of May harvests, Selen Duy, and various personal names. The readable content is garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize into a clear news item.
Vague OCR noted purchase and construction effort in Greenhills May 1 1806. Mentions wheels machine work and suppression of details. references masons and artisans, with unclear names and dates.
Message urges customers to place orders early to ensure delivery as demand grows. Warns of possible late delivery and disappointed customers if orders are delayed.
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