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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
4
An early health ad promotes Clear Complexion Pills to remove pimples blotches and facial redness, improve eye brightness, and banish morning dullness. It claims cleansing the system, purifying blood, easing constipation and indigestion, preventing gastritis, soothing nerves, and enhancing vitality, with cautions about kidney impact.
Geraldton Rifle Club saw a record roll up at the rifle range despite poor conditions last Saturday for the October Competition. Thirty-two competed including new recruits and members. C Jones led a liberal handicap to win the liner spwon while Go Sasth topped the second spawn for the flag. Gibson trophy results highlighted by lane scores and notable performances from Mene, Hutek, and Wey Io Smiyth among others. New junior shooter Mesare Dt. Metiw earned the spoon for the best youthful display with front bench marks and a notable demonstration by the veteran Wane.
Government notes specify horse types for military use in country districts. Riding horses must be good weight carriers, called good hacks, 13 to 15 hands, ages 4 to 12 years. Light transport horses suited for light transport and the light lorry class, height 19 to 15 hands, weight 1 to 1 seats. Heavy transport draught horses to be larger than light transport, with set size and conditions. Only well broken-in horses in good condition, preferably chestnuts or mares, are accepted.
A local dance at the mining camp drew large crowds including Mrs Basera and her party on Thursday evening. The event featured refreshments and a prize contest. A severe storm Sunday afternoon dropped about two inches of rain, flooding parts of the district and ending the festivities early.
Reports describe heavy rainfall and flash flooding across Austine Street and surrounding areas. Residents faced damaged property as water surged onto roads, with the heaviest rainfall around 3.10 inches in a single day. Weather officials note ongoing risk and potential further rain, while observers mention widespread impact on horses and pastoral operations.
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