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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

3

Nabawah Northern Development Teague meets Monday

The Nabawah branch of the Northern Development Teague meats at Nabawah on Monday the 7th inst. The Fire Brigade met in conference last week to discuss weekly practice. They propose two training nights weekly on Thursday to prepare for future events and fund-raising dances to cover costs, with expenses covered by members’ resources. The jury and court notes mention Maley and a kitchen accommodation in the vestry, with limited play and crowding in the jury-box, prompting sympathy from the chairman and a plan to address complaints gradually.

Nabawah Northern Development Teague Meats M Uday Mth Maley Maine du Bowlay Hart Horn Inrex Vervey

Capricious Carpings Reveals Juvenile Contest Scrutiny

A late Express column by Le Gromiepr discusses alleged dissatisfaction in juvenile competitions over age rules. It notes the programme specifies age limits for events like Recitation The Wreck of the Treasure and argues that strict interpretation could exclude those even slightly over the stated age.

Local Lands Office notes on age, land acts, and public topics

The article discusses land allotment procedures, age eligibility under twenty, and November land returns. It mentions applications for gricityy cases totaling 28,270 acres plus additional pastoral leases, alongside concerns over public health measures such as Diphtheria prevention and water sanitation. It references figures like Mr Bartlett and Mr W Stansfield, and comments on administration by local authorities and state officials.

Bartlett W. Stansfield Coibrick Enal Seneres Yana

Port of Geraldton exports overview and figures

A fragmented port report outlines exports for the Port of Geraldton covering November. It lists items including sandalwood and wheat with total values and weights, though much text is garbled. Key figures show 211,400 total value and 2111 weight units, with shipskin or stockin terms uncertain.

Aversea Shenpsking

Unclear Fremantle Labor Dispute In Remote Australian Letter

A garbled report describes tensions between a Federal Machine company and the Newmarraciria workers over the firing of Young. Details mention Geraldton, Perth, union officials, and a contemplated transfer or resolve. The piece references a hearing by a company representative and discussions about dismissals and occupancy of positions.

Young Newmarracerrs Federal Machine ‘Bbraring Co Newtarraciria Theep Perth Geraldton T. J. Brown Shearers’ Union Ridscl Geraldin Hoa Olfiew

Charles Waas Praises Chamberlain Tablets For Liver Relief

Mr Charles Waas of Tunnel Tos speaks on his long battle with liver complaint and credits Chamberlain tablets with providing relief. He notes friends now buy Teepanendation’s War sale by chemists and stores.

Charles Waas Tos Chamberlain

Remedy Adverts for Sickness and Diarrhoea Relief

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a prudent purchase at first signs of illness. It claims prevention of severe dysentery and a week of Crane labor loss, urging every home to keep a bottle on hand for life saving relief.

Chamberlain

Mayor Jose Faces Winds of Town Reform and Arrears

A fragmented report outlines the mayor's potential to immortalize his office amid mounting arrears and ongoing municipal issues. It notes gaps in water services, public baths, and regulatory supervision, with calls for decisive leadership and clear civic plans.

Jose Murlov Panikeon Miles

Mayors Last Address and Health Meeting Refused

The retiring Mayor J. G. Smith led the Council in a brief ceremony and approved health matters for later discussion. Jose chaired as the Health Board’s future meeting was set for Friday afternoon, but scheduling difficulties delayed a Tuesday session. The new Mayor defended the charge for the Town Hall, while the Health Inspector stressed focus on diphtheria and public health.

J. G. Smith Alverneth Sindh Jose Park Tiealth Ubek Pris Geraknon Murs Ana Coumeniars Mehovt _alste

Unclear Club Swinging judged by Gunner and others

The text critiques a "Club Swinging" contest judged by Mister Gunner and others, noting the Convent team scored 77 points across appearance, kind, difficulty, and execution but were marked down for not matching the most important criterion of execution. It discusses the scoring controversy, the role of number of exercises, and mocks the jury while praising Gunner’s influence and the crowd's reaction.

Gamnor Gunter Gimaer Gunner Anl Gurver

Mystery WoRds From Tarrawarta Letter

Mr WM WALDACE of Tarrawarta NSW writes about a strange product name and its sale. The note requests readers to purchase via chemists and storekeepers, suggesting a medicinal or patent remedy.

WM. Waldace Tarra- Warta Rate Fill Ly Nsw

Unclear Fragment Prompts Health Mishap Debate

Disjointed text discusses diphtheria and a plague naming error. It references a new mayor, health policies, and a council meeting with unspecified remarks. The fragment suggests contention over timing of health actions and blame within local governance.

DAY DAWN MASKET REPORT

Andy Watts notes continued trouble on the Nalian week with markets quiet and prices low. Expect crops to hold. Great Finger Laiin to resume in coming days. Prices for fruit poultry and grain listed. ranges given for apples, fowls, ducks, pigeons, and wheat with varied measures and costs.

Andy Watts Anellonnee Nalian Wee Linn Tisiwely Hess Trey Tomacew

Unclear OCR Notice About Food Fermentation And Sale

Fragmented text describes fermentation in stomach and mentions foods and medicines. There are garbled phrases about sewer, neighborhood, and sale. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from legible portions.

HALF HOLIDAY PROCLAMATION LEGALITY QUESTIONED

Telegrams from Perth report a legal challenge to the Saturday half holiday proclamations with Moore ad Co. opposing after 1 PM tests. The matter, deemed invalid, upheld the Saturday half holiday as not compliant, and the main proclamation valid. Labor federation debates election irregularities and Perth mayoral criticism of government policy at the Town Hall gathering.

Perth Moore Ad Co At & Menting Ausralasian Labor Federation Rounee Minner Necestary Wan Warren Pearce Boll

Intimidation cases in Kalgoorlie and Wennesley

In Kalgoorlie and Wennesley Aus trians involved in Ki Tawang turmoil were treated leniently. They received 24 months imprisonment. Their leader Thorpe was admitted to bail pending an appeal against conviction by the Kalgoorlie Bench.

Kalgoorlie Wennesley Henry Thorpson

Presentation to Sec. Diver Ferih Wednesday

A brief note describes a presentation to Secretary Diver Ferih on Wednesday by representatives of a metropolitan workers group. The Trades and Labor Council secretary delivered a testimonial or speech at the event, detailing aims and support from attendees.

Ferih Alt Une Metropolitan Aroma The Trades Ans Labor Council Par

Carabella Estate Questions in Parliament

In assembly debate Mr Ifolman asks who purchased the Carabella Estate Lat and who holds title under conditional purchase grazing and poison lash locks when offered to the Government. Questions cover acreage and freehold value and asking the price paid for the estate.

Womentay Ifolman

Pertil Sessions Opens in Perth With Guilty Pleas

The December Criminal-Session began in Perth with residents and Trooper hott pleading guilty to augmytyd sules. Attwell divorce case revived as Samuel Attwell, a respondent in the tort Midihuul junior divorce, was united at Mt Ber ket on a charge of perjury yesterday in the morning session of the Mier Mibing Court.

Perth Junge Burnaile Resi Hott Sules Samuel Attwell Mt Berket

Geraldton Odd Fellows Juvenile Lodge Report

Officers chaired a gathering at the Royal Thomas Stroud Juvenile Lodge in Geraldton with P.M.G deLuc and others presiding. Several adults and juveniles attended including a visitor from Fremantle, expressing pleasure at how Geraldton youths conducted the twinare of the Jod.

Royal Thomas Stroud Bro Ridley deLuc Warwiel W. Btoles Rowe Fremantle Geraldton

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Mrs GED RIM SIMPSON writes of finding Chamberlain's remedy best for fever and bowel troubles. She shares a household experience where it cured a husband after a bout of illness and notes it now seems indispensable. Available from chemists and storekeepers.

Ged Rim Simpson Ril Bogienawk Vic Chamberlain Hause Sil Chesvlats

Inter State Tragedy Drowns Two Youths in River

In Hobart on Turvlay day, siblings Cochina Watkins aged 15 and J Watkins aged 12 died when swept away in the Berwent River. Authorities rushed to the scene but the search confirmed both fatalities. Local rescue teams are reviewing river safety measures following the incident.

Hobart Turvlay Cochina Watkins J Watkins Berwent River

Confession Ties Wilson to Carpentaria Downs Murder

A recently reported confession by Billy Drishane links Willy Wilson to the murder of Miss Putty at Carpentaria Downs. The statement, relayed from Georgeinwi, names Wyn Wilson as the actual killer, replacing earlier claims involving Mrs. Ranny Wilson. The details place the events in Townsville and surrounding areas as investigations continue.

Drishane Georgeinwi Xiaten Willy Wilson Aft Wyn Wilson Ranny Wilson Putty Carpentaria Downs Billy “Hag Heey

Tenny Cables and the Australian Manager’s Dilemma

A garbled report outlines a cable industry crisis where the Australian manager faces huge capital costs and rising working expenses. It argues that meeting demand would force a dramatic government subsidy, doubling existing cables to sustain business growth.

Cife Cate Board Cnpe

Victoria turns up faulting find deep in East Valley

In Victoria Melbourne Twemlay an important discovery was made in geology. Stanley Munter of the Geological Survey Brageh reports a broad basin proof in the valley. In Richmond Richard Oscar Ford, aged 17, was found guilty of unlawful wounding for shooting Arthur Lint on October 28. He awaits sentence.

Melbourne Twemlay Stanley Munter Geological Survey Brageh Itewidecs Secon Richard Oscar Ford Richgmond Arthur Lint Huey Loxing Lly

Rent Government Faces Challenge Over Reduction Motion

The debate centers on the proposed £1 reduction as Mr James Cameron urges cross party understanding. He argues the current stance is neither one thing nor another and calls for opposition unity to avoid entrenchment.

James Cameron Cameron Labor Party Nower Alyernoth

Sydney Labor Pact Limits Work Hours for Stevedores

WEW Sydney reports a new agreement between the Sydney Stevedores’ Association and the Water Laborers’ Flag, restricting workers to no more than 24 hours without a rest of 14 hours. The arrangement aims to balance workload and supply employers with more available labor.

Sydney Sydney Stevedines’ Association Fuiure

Bile Beans Advertises Cure for Digestion and Debility

An old Christchurch NZ advertisement extols Bile Beans as the remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and general bodily weakness. It features a testimonial claiming restored health after long digestive distress and urges readers to buy the tonic from chemists and stores.

Cashel St Christchurch Trom Nur Alec Pyerbally Price

Geraldton Quarter Sessions Hearing on Assault Case

In Geraldton Quarter Sessions a case against Asa Walker arises from an alleged assault by a servant at Mullowa. The Crown contends a single count of wounding with intent and a second count of laceration. Witnesses described injuries to Walker and Mrs Walker, with medical testimony detailing throat, neck, and skin wounds. The jury panel and defense objections featured in the courtroom as proceedings continued.

Asa Walker Mullowa Maw du Benbay McCagh Ry McCagh J. Jones W. Lowe W. Jones el Janne J.C. Kidd Wo Marsh al, Jotminton IM. McCagh Maley Ke Re Logue Mr. IL K. Maley Eas Choke Man Mann Doulay Marks Walker

Parliament in Perth Debates Teapective Native Papers

The Legislative Assembly and Council in Perth discussed a Bunbury Ansbor Trust rule and a Verda Bill. Major speech reduced the form from £10 to £5, and a Sewerage Bill was introduced before the House adjourned at 4.00.

Perth Bunbury Ansbor Trust Johnson Minister For Works

Legislative Council Vote Delayed After Shine Fails

Territorial council session stalls as a bill faced defeat by opposition lawmakers on the floor. A pause ensues while members reassess the measure and plan actions for this afternoon.

City Band Ball Details in Curious Descriptions

A fragmented notice describes a city band ball with names such as Leonia Crawford and Eve Gilmtae in a surreal, costumefilled tableau. It notes outfits like a blue smallink drama vamtybed and a velvet belero, with vague references to equines, sails, and satirical overtones in the scene.

Ret Powers Hestice Alec Forahale Chyrchiil Devas Duchees Gale Leonia Crawford Biles Bell Eve Gilmtae

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