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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
4
A lively account of a country cricket match with visitors arriving in force and a planned twelve men per side. Notable performances include Hayward, Cooper, Hickey, and Pascoe contributing runs and wickets, plus a description of both innings and fielding. The report highlights a pleasant Watkaway day and the competitive pace of the game.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a familiar amber bottle as a cherished family heirloom. The piece evokes memory of a drink, a tavern, and a father figure, with scattered, incomplete lines recalling childhood scenes and personal keepsakes.
Thursday's Wires report a chaotic mix of political moves, battles, and royal events. Key items include Australian parliament moves, shifting riverine routes, dynastic marriages, and a dynamite incident disrupting a train, with casualties reported and imperial forces contesting control.
Reports from Lisbon describe a government crackdown on farm laborers in Esarg, with troops marching orders and mounted soldiers charging crowds. The Kaiser’s birthday is celebrated amid unrest, and Berlin notes Socialists’ electoral gains as a sign of changing times.
Inter-State Brisbane reports most wholesale and retail shops open while employers stand by. Later the warehousemen plan to close Friday until settlement. The tramway company suspends service as hotels shut amid strike tensions. Authorities note generally orderly crowds with union sympathy voiced.
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