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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1907
Page
3
Bribandage in Naples details a Marquis captured and tortured for ransom. Moors attack near Menwach. heavy casualties reported as French repelled. Montenegro opposition leaders including two ministers arrested after plot. Florence Nightingale awarded the Order of Merit at 88 for nursing service.
A rambling reminiscence describes a November gathering at Mt Erin with a large crowd, a faulty ink spelling, and a lively evening of dances and meals. The author mentions a mule, a pick nick, and friends sharing stories late into the night, hoping the recipient will finish the tale.
The November meeting at Canning Park Turf Club featured Vigo winning the Hurdle Race and Park taking the Park Handicap while Severity fell short as favorite. Vigo led by Toohy with Minitya Boy and Altona also noted in the event lineup along with Galoway Stakes and related stakes results.
A fatal Swan River boating tragedy left five men stranded on a catamaran during a Crawly Bay expedition. Of the five, three drowned, two survived, including Bevan and Patterson who aided earlier. Survivors describe rough waters and a capsizing that precipitated the fatalities near the Swan Brewery.
Wootacarra led by Tuk traveled to Northampton on Friday to face the local club. The visitors posted 185 with Overheu top scoring, and Walter and Overheu opening for Wootacarra. Northampton replied cautiously. Walter claimed seven wickets in a bold effort as the home side folded for 195 in the last over.
A lively match featured Mercantile bowling first, Ward delivering again, and Geraldton closing at stumps on 9 for 87. Hui led Mercantile with 56 as Mil Tuport reportedly expected to be held over to midweek.
Fifteen crew members arrive at Ackland after seven months on a desert island. The Dundonald sailed from Sydney February 17 and struck an alife at Thanppointment Tstand on March 7. The captain Ris aon and ten of the crew were lost, fifteen castaways survived on a canvas raft and were rescued near Aneki and Ts Yar by the minetnom.
Survivors recount a nine month ordeal after the Dundonalt wreck off Auckland Island. They endured hunger and privations as they drifted and faced hope and disappointment before rescue by the Hineman party.
The fragment describes a mixed Yandle tournament semifinal scheduled for Wednesday next, naming Mr. Koniined Les Carths and Mr. H. W. Greville with Mrs. Triage among participants, and mentions ladies’ autumn won events to be provided.
The London office notes markets remain heavy with values for Australian cargoes firm for prompt delivery and forward arrivals. Melbourne reports prime season wheat at 14 to 46 Bd, with new season forward delivery quoted. Fremantle and Sydney show firm prices, freight effects considered, while Perth and Kalgoorlie scene lift rates. Production expectations point to easing values as the crop advances. demand in country districts wanes slightly amid green-portion supplies and shipping rate impacts. The report notes strong interest for prime wheat, high prices for old season stocks in Western Australia, and a broad buying outlook for forward sales.
Fragmentary report describes a Russian port where a captain's son, blamed for firing at General Kaulbers, was hanged after a police street shooting incident. A room search uncovered a bomb, found to be intended to assassinate the culprit's father's ally.
Perth reports a retiring allowance granted after resignation as State Hatttrelin superintendent. The story notes a sensational incident nearby with a crashed vehicle, injuring a woman and child but causing no bones to break. A crash involved architect Dr White and a bystander, with passengers shaken yet largely unharmed.
This morning among the memorials in Layel’s is a note for Ton Rushby dated from Gingig. Found Brownted Patr and Werpiv’s Hony found in Mounting river oar Thaerark street. The deceased was Medna Patrick Murphy who once worked on the Kaleaorlin tramway. An inquest was postponed and adjourned on Saturday.
Fragmented sports note detailing a cricket match with incomplete names and scores. It describes innings by Towal mon Wied and opponents, mentions Finland and Australia style play, and lists players with partial surnames and bowling figures, ending with an outline of team members and results.
England ended their liming with a total of BOR uns in the second innings as the home team bowled out for 148. Benet’s performance helped push the visitors to victory by an innings and 72 runs.
Melbourne report says Cumming, after finishing work, slipped on a foothold near a boiler and fell into hot water, dying. An inquest ruled the death accidental.
A massive blaze swept Melbourne on a Saturday night destroying a large quantity of furniture and warehousing. The conflagration caused extensive property damage estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, with fire brigades, police, and military units coordinating to contain the flames and protect the city.
Methourne hosts a Saturday match where Alist White made a decisive stumping. The innings totals show Kingston at 850 with Siystront contributing a strong score while the home team fell short at 829, indicating a close finish.
Sunday night blaze wrecks a large building at the rear of Moses Shasta Raglan in Longreach. The Queen's Hotel and nearby structures suffer extensive damage. No injuries reported. estimated losses listed as 2400. Fire units responded swiftly but containment took hours.
A long typographic fragment describes pressmen, editors, and political figures in Australia. It recounts a journalist’s daring manipulation of sources and police rules, a staged mine tour, and a sensational interview setup as part of a political maneuver.
Incomplete Northampton letter describes Wheal May mine developments and a new vertical shaft decision. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing management actions and a timetable, with references to Sr Shepherd and local figures about the mine's progress.
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