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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
4
A lively TEMWIS Club ball at the Town Hall featured a fashionable display of debutantes and guests. The event, marked by elegant decor, music by Mr Piper and partners, and a long evening of dancing, drew many onlookers, with attendees described in detail and praise given to organizers and committee members.
A dated testimonial recounts relief from indigestion and biliousness after trying Warner's Safe Cure. Elizabeth Anthony reports rapid improvement after one bottle, while S. B. Dalton credits the medicine with eradicating back pain and headaches after weeks of use. The advert notes concentrated Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Pills, with pricing and a Melbourne maker.
The Greenough Roads Board met at the Boabs Tou Central Greenough on Tuesday January 1. The secretary reported accounts totaling £40 39 Ad and various items including road works, drainage, and crossing proposals. The meeting discussed government audits, Crown Solicitor opinions, gravel pits, and proposed road and bridge works, with next session set for January 7.
A letter to the Exister discusses contagious disease risk from a livery service in Victoria. The writer alleges drivers transported infectious patients, demanded vehicle disinfection, and claims disruptions when a diphtheria case affected operations. The tone argues owners should keep a clean fleet and comply with sanitation before servicing public towns.
Mr Charles Faas of Tunnel Tas says that years of pain from a problem were relieved after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports the remedy proved so satisfactory that he now always keeps a bottle at home and recommends it to friends. sold by all cartmen and grocers.
In a heated session during Estimates debate, legislators criticized government taxation plans as evasive and irritating. Mr. Walker dismissed the policy as merely a barrow of borrowing, while opponents argued it would shift the tax burden to the people and questioned the managerial competence and effects on revenue.
The Geraldton Board of Health held a special meeting to discuss sanitation measures in response to a diphtheria and typhoid risk. Attendees included local officials and medical officers who urged penalties for noncompliance and planned a health circular for householders.
A fragment from The Turf lists entries and betting odds for a Cornwall meeting. It notes Gunbarrel in the Flying Handicap and multiple horses with odds and places, including Jolly Bewear and Boogie in various events.
A fragment notes leaf quality and the No.1 Graite tea as a beautiful option for use. The terse comment emphasizes its favorable appearance and appeal as a preferred tea choice.
Racing notes describe multiple horse events with names such as Carel, Morok, Miller, and Wharen. Bets and odds appear alongside race names like Christmas and Gem. Several handicaps and flat race entries are listed with race numbers and place hints.
Betting sheet for the Berth Cup meeting shows Ato 1 Valore as favorite. Solemnary McIntosh reportedly removed an obstacle from Ellis's jaw. Hotmdil and Banter join Curey's stables for upcoming races.
Gingin businessman SPENCE announces he has taken over the New Ye Hondate and Com morious MOTEL at Gingin near the Railway Station. He offers catered refreshments for travelers, noting a travel stop time and convenient breaks for those heading to Geraldton and the Murchison, inviting friends and new faces to call.
The Williamstown meet held under fine weather with a sizable crowd. Results show Hirdhs-Hyle securing first place, Avinew second, and Toolt oma third with other close finishes noted.
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