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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

3

Crowded tributes mark Williams funeral and club opening

A Gazette style report records tributes to Mr Williams for his climate work and details of a rowing club shed opening. The day included a Convent School concert, public meetings in Northampton opposing government actions, and a Salvation Army procession with floral tributes from many local families.

Bastarn Casaltan Waller Tine Xefleken Ainher Mills Salvation Army Salvaton Army Band George Lester Adjutant Sapierove Salvation Anny Seam Davee Thuthard Wille Davies Thomas Davies Cowell Taview Parco Shemfidd Enmland Geraldton Corps S.A Geraldton Coral Warwicker New Nenkenawl Merakston Municipal

Correspondence on municipal meeting and political tensions

A letter signed P. Stone quotes Tam denying interference in public meetings. Brown from Geraldton describes attempts to coordinate district and provincial electors, to start work before prorogation, and criticizes political attacks. He defends the Premier and criticizes misinterpretation of authorities.

Death of Maria Davies Shaped by Dray Journey

The death of Maria Davies is recorded after she left the residence of John Davies Mhuahand on Thursday afternoon. The seating formed the bearse and two coaches during the journey, and several details are incomplete in the fragment.

Themera Tafe Maria Davies Johm Davieg Mhuahand Shetinge

Sibley Case At Geraldton Circuit Court

A Geraldton circuit court trial heard from Crown prosecutor Dr. Blanchard and defense, with witness revealing Mrs Sibley and family, and a child witness recounting Sunday events. Evidence covered suspected poisoning with cascara, with experts noting uncertain timing and stomach state affecting potency.

Poison Mystery at Port Hath Court Trial Details

A lengthy trial recounts testimonies about poisoned tea in a domestic case. Key figures include the accused, Mrs Pereira, and witnesses like Constable Thomas and Mr Wood. The jury weighs whether death resulted from murder or self administration, with evidence focusing on a cup and possible tampering.

Sibley Fle Sibby Une Mt. Moenet Porth Alk Wood Eddresud Perron Mr. Wood Orither Bourne Cascara Musee Vil Kaine Argused Stecenard Hue Norsteath

Judge cautions jury as court finds accused not guilty

In a closely reasoned verdict the court analyzed circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the alleged poisoning of the deceased. The judge noted no direct evidence and warned jurors to be certain before convicting, given possible alternate explanations. The jury returned a not guilty verdict and the accused was discharged.

Gerpet Janet Clarke Aeeasd Abe Peters Perth Palfrerman Palfrrvman Dnetor Varius Neopie Pereira

Thirty Revolutionaries Arrested in Moscow Discovery

In Moscow on Tuesday police raided a city storehouse uncovering seven bombs and a stock of weapons including gunpowder and dynamite. Thirty revolutionaries were arrested in connection with the find and a broader crackdown reported.

London Russia Praterday Moscow

Naval Cutter Missing Crew Amidst Bold Sea Action

A naval cutter with seven blockasts gone missing after a bold act near Clark er, while a French military airship impresses with a remarkable voyage. The airship reportedly traveled thirty miles against strong wind near Paris with four passengers aboard.

Lonion Paris

West Ham Guardians Defrauding Union Arrests Lead Trial

London morning report states another West Ham Guardian and an employed engineer have been arrested for defrauding the union. Eight members now await trial on related charges.

London West Ham Union

Dutch steamer incident blights Manila lifeline voyage

A German steamer from Tarton is revived from Tamorine to report the Manila American tourist liner Princess Victoria. The captain of the vessel attempted suicide after the accident, leaving the voyage in doubt as crews stabilize the damaged craft.

Tamarica Princissin Autoria Laine Port Royal

Fatal steamship collision sinks Capsury

A heavy collision in the English Channel this morning between the Ar aington steamer and the Beletan Capsube caused Capsube to sink almost immediately. Twelve crew members were drowned, with twelve deemed missing or lost.

Lopilon Shen Duneeness English Channel

Tarnagulla Gold Find Sparks Massive Nugget Haul At Poseidon

sensational find at Tarnagulla yields nuggets weighing 47107 and 96802 pounds near Poseidon rush. reports state Mesor Stepherwon and Williams unearthed the first giant piece, with crowds reacting as another claim yielded a 0.5 foot long specimen. gold seized was escorted to the bank amid claims the discovery rivals the Welcome Stranger in size and value, reigniting mining activity across the district and along nearby leads.

Melbourne Tarnagulla Mesors Stepherwon Amt Williams Wefutling Rios White Neihorhood Messix Woot Wall Eien Trix Victoria Poseidon Tarviguila Ihn Fell Jackson Hughes

Sailboat Overload Dashes Hopeful Party Drift

This afternoon Rev. Douglas A. Smith led a party of ladies and guests aboard a boat from Ute Rowng Chub. The vessel became overloaded and lay low in the water, drifting toward the sea when the captain of Uy Mra spotted the danger, braved the seas, and towed the group back to safety.

Douglas A. Smith Uy Mra Sering

Wireless Message by Professor Slaby Reported

It is reported that Professor Slaby of Berlin, long experimenting with wireless telephone messages, has successfully dispatched a message 25 miles using his apparatus.

London Slaby Berlin Alccessuily

Northampton Notes on School Display and Mining News

The town hosted a fair pupil display at Working Men's Hall last Wednesday with a large audience appreciating the program. The State schools picnic drew many attendees at Recreation Ground on Friday with light refreshments and a lively display by students under Mr May. Two more loads of machinery passed through town for the Radara mine, and Manager Sutherland returned from a trip to Lower Murchison. A public meeting was held at Railway Hotel tonight to discuss retaining land and meat land offices at Nethay, amid questions over possible misreference to the Northampton mining district and the state’s open land opportunities.

Frida May Radara Sutherland Penmantle Smelting Co Lower Murchison Nethay Rome Northampton Axei

Interstate Cricket Match Summary Shows Narrow Second Innings

Interstate Cricket report from GI Interstate Cricket notes New South Wales posted 1419 in first innings while GI Ailelaide managed 82. In the second innings on Saturday GI scored 179 as Hus Josing bore the brunt of swings. South Australia second innings lists Travers, McCartney, Colter, Topkins, and others with modest scores leading to a total.

Ailelaide Vo Siny New Joutty Wales Hus Josing Bo An South Australia Travers Colter Melieth I McCartney Mann Cirter Topkins Gels Init Dull Macartney Pollow H Jamser McRar Colter Mayne Maratiney Eaker Dollie Cartney Claxton

INTER STATE NEWS ITEMS IN MELBOURNE REPORTS

A Melbourne report notes a man killed near Canpersown and another attempting burglary at Thorn Railway Station with tools found beside a safe. A mass meeting of masters held to decide sending representatives to a conference, chaired by a Supreme Court figure. A constable arrested a suspect near Hawthorn station. six months imprisonment was ordered in court this morning.

Ofesbourne Hawthorn

Local divorce case ends with dismissal and costs

Regan v Regan court action in Maywood Supreme Court collapses as respondent fails to appear. Judge McMuttan dismisses petition with costs to petitioner amid King's Proctor intervention citing issues of truthfulness and prolonged desertion before the decree nisi was issued.

Margaret Trehan Supreme Court James Regan Cantexnie Justice 'McMuttan Stone Anpearie Pelitiemer Stone Quinlere

Obituary Notice of G. Wills and Firm Partner Death

G Wills partner and head of G amt Ry Wis and Co dies in London at 81. He served as a principal in Avellade for nearly 40 years where the firms were established. Survived by a son and three daughters. Funeral Thursday with firm closures across Melbourne as honor.

Penn Adeaide G. Wills G. Amt Ry Wis and Co Geo. Wils London Pholeh Lontan Som Athen Tans of Commons West Dorset Thurstan Mestralia

Daring Attempt to Rob a Mine at Leonora

An apparent plot to rob the Towers Hill mine at Leonora failed after a warner named Coulson pretended to consent to join the robbery. The plan involved contacts from Kalgoorlie and arrangements with a criminal named Manson and another man to attack the gold room. Police were alerted and positioned at the mine, with constable Clarke and others ready to intercept as the raid was set to unfold.

Oh the Towers Hill Leonora Mondax Nish Warerman Coutsom Kalgoorlie Gol-Room Coulson Mr. Dixon Manson Mariey Mate Gerald Brown Constable Clarke Hansen Art Coulson Gnn

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