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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
3
A catalog note advertises electro plate and sterling silver wedding presents. The listing highlights a range of decorated serving pieces and gift items suitable for marriage ceremonies and anniversaries.
Correspondence between T L Brown M L A Senator De Largie and the Customs Department discusses bran from Port Hedland through Geraldton to Bullarra and Magnet. Reports note infected weevils in Indian bran, limited jurisdiction, and calls to prevent coastwise carriage while noting shipments and stock inspector findings.
Messrs Dalgety and Co record a week of wheat trading with London price shifts and Melbourne quotes. Prices vary from 4s 14d to 5 0d per quarter, with ample supplies keeping buyers cautious. oats show abundant arrivals and eased local values. Prime milling wheat ranges and shipping quotations are noted, while snaw chal and other grades see limited demand and price movements.
Perth Saturday reports a sultry Can ning Park meeting with Cracovitch winning the principal event at 4 to 1. Flashlock takes the Stewards Handicap at 5 to 1 as Crarovitch, Shot Bill, Brunswick, and others contest several races amid racing chatter and betting pools.
The Geraldton Express lists share quotations from AMtr A J Molle and various brokers in Perth. Prices cover British, Gwalia Consolidated, Northern, Associals, Haines, and other entities with values like 2s to 58, 7d, and 4g Sd. The notice notes subscription details for the newspaper, published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with twelve months prepaid options.
Geraldton faced Woolacarra in a hard fought cricket clash at Geraldton. Key figures included F Kidd 47 not out and W Stokes 12, with Beeton, Raymond, and Cresswell influencing the field as finding runs proved delicate for both sides. The rough totals ended with Geraldton 90 all out and Woolacarra 62 for 4 at stumps, leaving a modest finish anticipated.
London reports Dr Jameson has resigned the Premiership of Cape Colony after Premier Cameron's resignation and Mr Merriwell begins forming a new ministry. Also notes New York financial crisis with two banks closing, and trials including Dinizuli, Thaw, and Hackenschmidt Rogers results plus metal market quotes.
A royal carriage attack in Lisbon left King and Crown Prince wounded after three bullets struck. Queen Maria shielded the Crown Prince as the King and heir were mortally wounded before reaching safety. Police shot two anarchists. one reportedly killed himself after capture.
Marie becomes regent of Portuza during Prince Manuel's minority as Dom Carlos ascends the throne. Dates include birth on September 28, 1808 and throne date October 19, 1889. A May 26, 1886 marriage noted. Amelia, daughter of the Inte Compte de Paris, born September 25, 1865. Dom Philippe, eldest son and deceased, born March 29, 1887.
International cricket report from Melbourne notes England won the toss and batted, posting 883 runs for the day while Victoria collapsed after a strong start. Trott starred with the ball aiding England’s control as Victoria were all out for 77. Weather fine but cloudy and pitch in good order. Disruptions in Victoria’s squad due to interstate duties led to gaps in selections.
Second day at Melbourne sees Victoria falter after 28 for two, collapse to 77 all out. England reach 130 for two at tea with Trott starring and several players listed in incomplete scores. Figures incomplete and final totals uncertain.
Hueh Casey charged with assaulting George Nicholas on the 20th instant after a reduced charge from a felonious assault. Nicholas testified the fight began after Casey challenged him outside the National Bank. Casey struck, Nicholas fell, and injuries included a fractured jaw. Witnesses described threats with a knife and a bank visit dispute over money. Defense claimed Nicholas provoked the confrontation. Casey admitted carrying a spring knife but said he acted in self defense during the encounter outside the National Bank.
Molourne Saturday Evening reports police are at a standstill over the Ballarat murder mystery. Doctors dispute identification of the murdered woman with Mrs Graham, while Graham's sister asserts she can identify remains by minute details.
An inquest into Bird’s fatal shooting at King’s Park heard the victim, Bird, with a bullet wound to the head. Witnesses described his erratic behavior in days prior, including missed appointments, while the note found hinted at a planned break. The inquiry adjourned to a later date as relatives learned of the tragedy and Mrs Bird received the news.
The Sandstone Developments Co reports processing 204 briny tons from a dune site near Perth. Local observers express concern over taxpayer cost and industry impact as costs rise and prices sway. The article notes disputes over ownership and the broader Perth industrial scene.
A Yarloop woman Miss Holmes, aged Hd years, drowned in Lugue's brook near the township while drawing water with a bucket. Respected Varloop resident and former housing keeper, she apparently slipped and fell into the running stream.
Albany reports the Government plans to extend the Denmark railway toward Bridgetown, with local orders to purchase horses and carts to aid the survey. A separate item notes a mining report from Ralph Bros. at Mopkatkhara about ore yields from the Multum-in-Parver mine.
A letter reports dramatic relief from a prolonged infant illness after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The writer describes eight months of ineffective treatment by doctors, a recovery after starting Cuticura, and notes the child is now healthy and active. The account is dated August 14 and from Wednesbury.
Perth telegram says the Rev T Bird formerly of Geraldin Greenough and Domgarra was found dead in King's Wark with a revolver. Inquest opened with indications of unsound mind and directions given for a plain funeral. Coroner J C Brick AML and a jury led the inquiry into the death.
State Engineer Montgomery and Warden W A G Walter concluded a mining district inspection near Nowa amptim and moved to Norra Tarra. Farmers report favorable wheat yields averaging 15 bushels with some fields up to 24 bushels per acre, plus strong oat and hay crops. A valedictory for State Schoolmaster WB Campbell was held at Railway Motel, with tributes from officials. Mr Hergerton arrived at Alma State Shoal by train.
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