This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
3
Melbourne Aug 24 A statement by Mr Fisher suggests ground for belief that appointing another High Court judge is being contemplated with the vast work before the court and the time drawing near when it will be necessary to increase the number of High Court judges.
In Sydney today reporters for the Daily Telegraph were barred from the gallery after an article accusing Speaker Willis of abusing parliamentary dignity and member liberty. The incident marks an extraordinary display of power during the session in which access was restricted for press coverage.
In Sydney on August 29 the 24 000 up match between Harverson and Lindrum shows Harverson with 1 567 and Lindrum with 11 606 in the ongoing contest.
Aug 29 Kalgoorlie racing scene expected Silver Lad Saturate and Drusilla to race but did not appear. Gallop held with Silver Lad leading market weights In the betting ring Silver Lad Saturate Simple Mala Lord Flagus Vecacious Eggshell Tom Tom Fortanix Sparkle Lilyveil Lord Parthian Waxene and Little Jim listed with various odds in the TIVE GOLDFIELDS round and the Rouder Cup Steeplechase bettors watched for times and results domain.
The ordinary Geraldton council meet discussed permissions for keeping pigs near town limits subject to by laws, and a plan to exterminate rabbits under district surveyor guidance. Water supply hopes aimed for Christmas from Grimshaw's well with Vetna site connection. Hawkers licenses debated amid protests from fruiterers and shopkeepers. committee to consider Brede bath complex deal. Greenough road repairs proposed with cost-saving plan using local stone and partial fixes.
Mrs James Buckley of Ann Street The Valley Brisbane tells how her daughter Adelaide suffered severe St Vitus Dance after Typhoid fever. After six months in hospital she recovered gradually but remained frail with tremors and facial grimaces. A course of Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her strength and mobility, allowing walking in two weeks and running a month later. Pills priced 2s 0d per box six for 154 3d from dealers or Dr Williams Medicine Co Australasia Ltd Perth.
A letter to the editor argues for Sunday picture shows as preferable to church services for most people, noting the lack of rational meditation on Sunday and suggesting some pictures might be infrared. The writer discusses public sentiment and potential censorship or alteration of displays. Also included is a weather forecast predicting unsettled showery conditions, squalls, and strong winds off the southern coast.
Geraldton resident Mr. Dooley moves that Geraldton require immediate abattoirs and chilling works to serve farmers, fruit growers, and pastoralists. He argues northern districts were neglected by previous governments and urges coordinated development with shared facilities for slaughtering and meat distribution to improve public health and regional growth.
A fragment describes Wolfe's Schnappa as a remedy that cleanses the blood of asperities affecting certain organs. The note implies health benefits but lacks context or sourcing.
The article discusses rising lamb prices and the strain of transit on lambs moving from pastoral districts to markets at Perth and Fremantle. It notes lighter lambs fetch lower returns and transit losses add to costs, urging mixed farming as the most profitable approach for smallholders.
The death of Mr George Julius Brockman, a well known pioneer and pastoralist, occurred yesterday morning at Miss Milledge's private hospital in Geraldton. He had long been ill and died of pneumonia after a final journey from Perth to Geraldton. Born in Western Australia sixty five years ago, Brockman spent much of his life in pastoral work on frontier runs and exploration in Kimberley and Gascoyne regions before owning Minilya station. He later lived near Guildford and was married with many WA relatives, including four Brockman brothers in various towns. His death ends a prominent, unostentatious career across the state.
The Railways FA team for tomorrow's game against Brigade lists Willis Schiff Hickey as captain along with Mounier Ablett Randell Smith Malmes Munro Elvidge Bennett Howell Thompson King McGilvray Davy Groessler Burton and emergencies Siang Benzic Ham rmrom.
An old advertisement touts Pedic Pomade as a multipurpose cure all. It claims to destroy vermin and nits, heal sores, kill rats and ringworm, and promote thick curly hair, with endorsements from chemists and cosmetic sellers. It lists Malvern as the manufacturer and proprietors.
Wolfe grants its schnapps a downgrade to ordinary spirits, comparing the shift to champagne becoming a common table wine. The remark frames a branding change as a move toward simplicity, signaling altered perceptions of quality and category.
Market reports show European markets steady with Australian cargoes changing hands at 3% per quarter of 1RMlbs. Prices varied across ports with prime wheat around £4 5s to £4 7s 6d, averages near £1 to £1 2s 1d, lower grades from £2 12s 8d to £3 17s 6d, and many trucked lots yarded throughout the week under steady to firm demand.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.