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.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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