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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
4
The Minister for Mines received a report from Government Geologist regarding a specimen alleged to come from the Wagin find. The specimen forwarded is not of the same type as those characteristic of the Wagin reefs, nor does it resemble them, according to Assistant Geologist Mr W I Campbell in his recent visit.
A syndicate formed to assess west of the district reports May 20 formation near Castle Carlow mine shows large copper ore pools with samples reaching 34 percent. Gold traces found up to 12dwt per ton. Pettigrew notes no systematic development past surface work and urges further inspection of rich copper and gold prospects in the Roe Bourne area.
In Melbourne the Hesilah wine receives a rating and a capital of 240 000 set for development. Mr H Spencer Lomat of Tuckawarra is noted as one of the promoters behind the effort.
The Caledonian Extended owned by Kelly and partners shows two shafts reaching 161ft and 90ft with reef widths around 14 feet and potential value near an eighth ounce. Nine men work the site with a steam winding plant. ore returns average about sixpence per ton. The mill at Champion mine decays as lease talks with an English company stall. perception of mine value is low locally. Nearby Lad Mary wine lease spans 12 acres with open cut to depth, quartzite formation over 260 ft wide, and recent investor visits but no option secured.
The Editor of the Express welcomes correspondence from all parts of the district including agricultural notes sunning news public and social events marriages deaths meetings of public bodies cricket reports and general interest items Names must be written clearly as mis-spellings cause misreadings and loss of subscribers.
The letter praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for bowel complaints. It notes personal benefit and recommends it to others. Sold by J H Chapman on Marine Terrace in Geraldton.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming they cure kidney related pains and backache. It features testimonials from Mrs Mollaws and others, praises merit over time, and lists price and supplier details in a period newspaper voice.
Reports say detectives Mann and Sampson have tracked a white who aided Michael Naghten's murder and now hold evidence pointing to suspects, likely women who left the district after the crime. Authorities may recall suspects and bring them back for trial, with sensational disclosures anticipated.
A leading scientific journal declares Bile Beans of veritable origin and effective for constipation liver and digestive relief. рекла aims to confirm merit with "Science Siftings" verdict, noting relief from flatulence headache biliousness and indigestion.
The Analeptic Institute, noted for an alleged alcohol and narcotic treatment, opens in Sydney at Pitisteet Street under manager W. J. C. Silver. Claims include home use efficacy, secret forms for intimate patients, and strong support from physicians and society. offers free information and confidential correspondence.
An OCR fragment touts Bonnington's Trish Moss as beneficial for old age and youth ailments claiming relief for bronchitis asthma influenza and similar conditions though the garbled text offers little verifiable detail.
A historical note urging brevity and focus in writing. It stresses hitting the subject quickly, condensing ideas to essence, and avoiding moralizing. It also mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an advertised remedy with the promise of quick relief.
Train timetables show services from Geraldton to Perth and to Cue Walkaway and Northampton with daily, mixed, and Friday only runs. Notes include special mail trains at 6 am and 6 pm, timings for Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays, plus a sale notice for second hand bicycles by Morrison's.
A fragmentary stage dialogue shows a sailor telling a tale to a judge about hiring a boat, a voyage interrupted by an incident at sea, a damages claim, and a disputed treasure. The narration blends nautical slang with courtroom tension as the tale unfolds toward its rough climax.
A narrator recalls tracking a giant Florida panther near Micco while studying specimens. He plans ambushes with traps and observation points, noting the panther’s immense tracks, cautious behavior, and his own obsession to finally witness the elusive beast in its habitat.
An advertiser urges readers to try Chamberlains Cough Mixture to ease persistent coughing. The note claims the remedy soothes irritation of the throat and provides relief, with the product sold by J. S. Mann at Marine Terrace in Geraldton.
A narrator recalls a perilous moment on a ridge where a panther prowled a trap. The beast lunged as the narrator maintained a steady hold on a spring trap, finally releasing it to save lives. The scene ends with the moccasin still writhing on the trap and the narrator narrowly surviving.
An English rider and a French officer clash during a pursuit in Spain. The Englishman’s thoroughbred outpaces the Frenchman as the French officer orders surrender, only to be pursued and taunted by the English rider who refuses to yield. The chase ends with the Frenchman shouting threats and the Englishman laughing off the attempt.
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