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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1906

Page

3

Wedding Presents in Electro Plate and Sterling Silver

Classified note lists wedding presents in electro plate and sterling silver categories. Includes descriptions likely for gifts, with emphasis on metal types and materials for registries or sale.

Unexpected party turns at Geraldton hall in maritime tales

A chaotic Mothers Party at the Geraldton Jewellery Arcade on Marine Terrace ends with dancing, near-broke finances, and a tense crowd. Guests include Milly, Dolly, and Tad. music by Mrs. N Mortix. performances feature Floral March and Advance Australia.

Mes N. Mortix Australia Prateria Mr. Hatfield Philtiern

Public meeting speech on Australia’s economy and federation

W A Archibald addressed a Geraldton gathering urging protectionist tariffs, domestic industry, and decentralised defense. He argued for Western Australia’s fair revenue share, federal transfer of state debts, and early Transcontinental Railway construction to boost employment and unity against party monopolies.

Commonwealth Workers of Australia Lator Australia Carey Western Australia East Western Austeasia Pld Axen

Australians debate public works and telegraphs control

A speaker urges retaining direct control of lands and railways citing public works debts and telegraph delays hindering towns like Black Range. He warns Parliament should address tariffs and delmner before reforming services, and calls voters to veto party lines on the 12th.

Ramtitates Mills

Alluvial Mining Regulation Sparks Political Debate

Correspondence notes failed regulation on alluvial mining depth limits and incidents of mining on gold leases. It cites opposition by field experts and Premier Sir John Forrest cancelling the regulation during a delegation visit. Also mentions rabbits near No 8 Mexico and a Melbourne loan expenditure debate in the Legislative Council.

Raul Orme John Forrest

Privy Council decision prompts tax collection from Commonwealth staff

The Privy Council upholds an appeal affecting taxes on Commonwealth civil servants in Victoria. The Premier directs the Under-Treasurer to estimate and collect Town and Commonwealth taxes in light of the Privy Council ruling, after the Victorian Supreme Court decision was overturned.

Elbowree Comneil Cain Tent Commonwealth Victoria Pyley Council Victorian Supreme Court Mieh Court Privy Council

Crime Rise and Unrest Amid Strikes in Odessa and Tes

London reports rapid crime growth in Tes due to widespread strikes and bankruptcies. Unrest spreads among about 20 000 unemployed in Odessa unable to find work, fueling criminal activity.

Russia Odessa London Tesvia Odissa

London Briefs Report on Rome Death and London Asks Theatre

General London Saturday notes report the death of Dr Lappini physician-in-thief and a scandal over Pope Hostess involvement. Statistics show November alcohol use at Wert Tam Workhouse higher than prior month. New York National Theatre plan attracts several subscribers pledging 600000. building to seat 2000 within 12 months.

London Rome Lappini Nhysician Pope Lonton Wert Tam Lendon National Theatre Central Park New York

Japan and America reshapes Mitarnia amid quake rebuilding

A chaotic report details Japanese nérshans prospering in Mitarnia after an earthquake while Thr whith merchants resist labor charge changes. The piece links urban tension, reconstruction, and economic contrasts in a fractured dispatch.

Tonton Mitarnia

Taine arrives in Melbourne amid illness after voyage

The Rt. Rev Dr Taine, late principal of the Free Church of Scotland, landed yesterday in Melbourne and was too indisposed for interview. A fatal gin accident occurred in Methowene this morning when William Pearson Taylor was killed instantly while extracting a contrite string, causing shock.

Melbourne Taine Tasted Free’ Church of Scotland Methowene Moierea Savuriay William Pearson Taylor Winn

Remittance man Percy Haviside found dead with gunshot wound

In Sydney on Sunday Percy Haviside, a remittance man with strong connections, was found with the top of his head blown off and a knife near him. Authorities suggest suicide. The report also notes a cricket match between New South Wales and Queensland with rain interrupting play and heavy scores by players including Hopkins and McCartney.

Sydney Sydniny Percy Haviside New South Wales Queensland J. Hopkins Amd W. McTarter Tennwt ATL Anok Shreensland Hattine

Wharf workers strike disrupts Port Pirie operations

In Port Pirie a strike by wharf jumpers began this morning after a Friday notice. Vessels in port were paid higher wages under protest to finish routine work, but sailors refused. A Maritime Employers Association meeting is set to consider the situation.

Adelaide Samurday Port Pirie Maritime Employers' Association Bing Hest

Naval drill exhibition by FEMS crew draws large crowd

Local spectators at Ute Exhibition witnessed strong interest in the FEMS crew encounter display. The naval drill and gunnery demonstrations featured a shelled gun and landing equipment with mounting and dismounting of the piece. A large evening crowd appreciated the show.

Porih Sumtay FEMS

Missing dredge search and election interest in Wemenday

Perth reports rising interest in Wemenday elections as parties campaign actively. The H M S Encounter cruiser, under orders from the Australian Squadron, is to proceed in search of the missing dredge Walrus near Fremantle, with a Tuesday start anticipated. Telegraph messengers examinations show West Australia leading in exam results with Leslie Worner topping the list with high points.

Perth Wemenday Tanvassing Sunlay Encounter Fremantle Penn Telegraph West Australia I. M Waller Leslie Worner Broad _Arrow

Swan River Rowing Club Opens New Notthouse

Swan River Rowing Club opened its new house yesterday with Chin Justice S. H. Parker in attendance. Three pairs of ladies entered a novelty pair-oared race amid the opening ceremonies.

Perth Swan River Rowing Club Smatlhouse S. HL Parker

Tragic Bicycle Crash In Ballarat Claims Young Rider

Melbourne reports a tragic Ballarat accident where a young man named John Farrell was struck and killed by a passing train while riding a bicycle near a railway crossing. The victim’s uncle conducted the initial inspection of the scene.

Mam Melbourne Ballarat John Farrell

Immigrant arrival and brief conference noted

A fragment mentions Wirty Drivish immigrants en route to New South Wales and agricultural losses linked to THE PREMIESS CONFERENCE. The readable text suggests a migrant context and a conference item, but details are sparse.

Melbourne New South Wales

Postponement Denied by Secretary of State Cable

The Prime Minister received a cable from the Secretary of State for Colonies stating that the miners conference postponement has been denied and urging continued plans. No further details are provided.

Mernouene Ht Colgnies Miers

Misses Cummings Win Final and Briquette Demonstration

A final saw the Misses Cummings take first place while Miss Abel Bond and Miss Vowels show strong runs. Sir John Borrest attended at Rtswelton invited by Sumter, Bki siien and Co to inspect the wenrkshows and coal briquette mixing process. The event ended with warm congratulations as briquettes passed a practical burning test.

Cummings Abel Bond Perth John Borrest Mrt Rtswelton Miysrs. Sumter, Bkisiien and Co Fie

Tram Accident at Fremantle Leaves Woman Injured

Late Sunday in Fremantle another tram accident occurred at South Fremantle. Mrs. Dunne was knocked down and remained in a distressed state for several hours. She was taken home after initial concern, with medical exam ination showing only a severe shock to the eye as injuries.

Fremantle South

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