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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
3
The column lists events and notices from Proclamation Day celebrations to church services and shipping news. It mentions a prize money distribution for Lone Pers Lun Pers, a Methodist Church address and sermon topics, entertainment by the Kennedy family, a Wattle Blossom fundraiser for the Children’s Protection Society, and updates on tents, camp materials, and Australasian shipping with the Ceramic liner entering Princess Royal Harbor.
London captain Mike 27 led a five wicket victory over Northea Derby to claim the county championship with a strong all round performance by Dave in the final.
An attempted all-British air circumnavigation ends aboard near the coast after a swing of the plane broke, injuring Hawker and the mechanic Kmuper. Both crewmen were rescued and taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Governor Sir Harry Maery will leave Perth for Geraldes on Monday September 9 to meet residents and assess local resources. An itinerary may include Greenough Flats Upper Chapman Northampton and Badderaead mine with Lady Barron possibly accompanying him. Vaccination policy changes and local health updates were discussed by the council.
Melbourne August 28 The Austrian Liberal Union conference opened with a resolution showing sympathy for the Varidon family. Prime Minister Cook spoke urging unity and preparation for conventions. Opposition gains loom as government losses widen and Labor features in Senate. Government faces vote tricks and division amid electoral shifts.
Aug 20 Perth reports a motor car collision near Orewiey Point involving Afagnon Child and a two horse van owned by Thimenmag Co carriers. A teddy passenger escaped with minor injuries while Child suffered serious injuries after a horse pinned him to the vehicle. Child was rushed to the Pypiie hospital and remains semi conscious.
Rumors persist at Fremantle after 18 men were dismissed from the Cockvern Bound works and a director's inspection visit. An official statement was not issued and details of future staffing remain unconfirmed, with speculation about widespread layoffs within two weeks.
The General Purpose Committee urged a by law banning singing or playing musical instruments or bells in public places after desist orders. Penalties up to five pounds. Council approved with a clause allowing permission. Salvation Army services cited as a concern. Also, the council received a request to lease Lot V28 at Greenough Road and Hutchinson Street and decided to offer the land as a single lot.
Kalgoorlie August 28 The Turf lists acceptances for Vannan's Handicap and related race events for Saturday's meeting at Kellgdortie Maetns Chit. The field includes One mile races with horses such as Full sail Hn Flavigny and Miss Bot, with notable entrants like Dru silla, Chief Secretary, and Guard Owlet.
Redemptorist Mission at St Xavier Church led by Rev Father Grogan C S S R draws crowded morning and evening gatherings with devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. He preaches on the Real Presence and delivers multiple instructions and sermons across several days at Greenough Walkaway Bootenal and ends with a concluding service. He invites everyone to attend.
From Our Corryspupdent Mingeneew August 26 reports a carbide box explosion during caretaking duties at the Ach farming workshop. A worker named Cymundnes was trapped under debris and wounded, receiving care from local responders. The incident raises questions about safety and equipment maintenance as the town plans for future events.
The Mayor Mr Kempton announces a telegram from Mrs Kempton noting their son Evie, preparing for the Naval College, has passed the medical examination. Evie is about to proceed to the entry process, with twenty applicants having completed the required tests.
The Rovers name a large squad for the clash with Fire Brigades listing J Davey Eaton Holmes Healey Howell Hepburn Hafner Kidd Kidd Mills Meadowcroft Maynard Oates Pass Stakes Strachan Walmester Wardy and emergencies Groessler Jones Ritchie. The Town Club meet Thistle Club next Saturday with Heasom Weston Filgi Deasington Thompson Challinor Napier Kida Bishop Kennedy Ashton Scott Jeffrey May to watch at 2 pm with a 3 18 pm kick. The Thistle Club’s team includes Toggan Chapman Reid Donald son Lincntn Aley Brinton Alan Wallace Cowell Reid Lange Wylie. A British Association Football Contest meeting at Ceraklton Hotel chaired by Frank tren with W Mather to oversee the camp tomorrow and Touch to referee Civil Service vs Gerakison Town next Saturday.
The following are the named participants for the August spoon competition at Geraldton Rifle Club with numerous shooters from local regions and Western Australia team representatives. The list includes many individuals and notes about rounds, first round conduct, and a muster list for a Western Australian team to be named for the Commonwealth at Trishmea.
A brief note highlights Wolfe's Soundapps, hailed for medicinal properties, featuring Linseed Compound as Stockport's remedy for coughs, with a claim of forty years' proven efficacy and familiarity among users.
Advertisement for Wolfe's Schnapps stating it reinvigorates medicinal care with linseed compound for coughs and colds and chest complaints. Claims proven effectiveness and promotes its use as a preventative measure at the beach town.
A letter from A Trigg and 24 others demanded a poll on the 8509 loan proposed by the Council. Bartlett urged a public meeting at the Town Hall on September 18 to explain the proposals to ratepayers before the September 20 referendum. Gardner supported the motion, which passed amid accusations of bias.
Article explains digestion quality hinges on stomach function and warns excess stomach acid from food fermentation. recommends saturated magnesia after meals to halt fermentation and neutralize acid, advising readers to use it with hot or cold water and observe rapid relief. Includes marketing tone urging purchase of saturated magnesia to prevent stomach upset.
A recent meeting mentioned adopting a gas based cooking and heating plan for the district with demonstrations and a plot motor system. The proposal urges replacing oil and electric cooking with gas for safety and efficiency, noting high lamp counts and potential savings and fire prevention benefits.
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