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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 03, 1908

Page

4

March of the Rabbit Department Dilemma Revealed

Chief inspector Alex Crawford reports a severe rabbit outbreak across coastal regions from the Hut River to Tambla station. Plans include burning scrub, erecting fences, and poisoning to curb spread, with further actions contingent on weeks of follow up.

Alex. Crawford Rabit Tie Country Hatrwos Northampton Tie Murchison Climeter For Agriculture Murchison River Eostward Drage Bras Murchison West Orn Rat Wits Crawford Pho Cal Wits

Okuma argues India’s ancient influence and warns against independence

Count Okuma, ex-Premier of Japan, speaking at the Tolio-Indio-Japanese Association, declares India the fountainhead of civilisation. He criticises calls for independence as foolish, urging nations to abolish bad customs and emulate English character and knowledge.

Count Okuma Japan India England Daily News Tolio-Indio-Japanese Association

Adventure With Bears in the Backwoods Encounter

A hunter’s first bear meeting in backwoods terrain ends comically as a grizzly approaches at close range. He yells, fools the bear group, flees to a hotel leaving gun behind, and later boar tracks confirm the tale.

Grialy Tore Surstl

Mosquito Menace in Central Africa Described by Gergen

In his book Prom the Gape to Cairo Mir B S Gergen notes vast swarms of mosquitoes near Nyassa that rise from water in clouds, smelling strong and covering every surface with stench. He recalls bites and poison from the pests, likening them to a nightmarish siege and the most dangerous threat to travelers and belongings, requiring early preparation and shelter, with a graphic image of tolerable nights ruined by pests.

Mir B.S. Gergen Cairo

Ancient Nile Cats Trained to Retrieve Fish

In ancient times wgyouians reportedly used trained cats to enter the Nile and catch fish. Fishermen then collected the fish, training methods and precise details remain unclear.

Nile

Fragmented political note on independence and fate

The text laments ind idence struggle and self blame. It predicts a doomed future for India if people cling to fault finding and avoid unity. The passage reflects doubt about national progress and leadership.

The Cause of Charity for Henry Desmond

Henry Desmond of Grra'diou seeks funds via The Express for eye surgery in Perth. Donations collected by Sunes Detuend will be acknowledged. funds to cover travel and operation to restore sight.

Henry Desmond Grra'diou Desmond Perth Sunes Detuend An Gwonsugh SOQ Tamnee Pasunand Mallewa Jy Desmond Askeys

Outsized talk and local notes mix of superstition and weddings

The column blends sweeping opinions on empire and liberty with local curiosity and marriage news. It mentions a Canadian or British viewpoint, weather records, a Back Flats wedding of Joseph Jones to N Sit socks, social gatherings, farm notes, wormy tea economics, and fruit fly parasite debates. It notes tax and rail concerns, and laments aging residents of Geraldton being moved away.

Fieh Feaes Romrough St. Thomas’ Church Joseph Jones Fadiur Cxeagl

Robur Tea Ad Celebrates Year End and Calendar Giveaway

The Geraldton Express notes the year end and thanks readers for past use of Robur Tea. It promotes Robur Tea Co James Service and Co proprietors and urges sharing with friends. A calendar offer is mentioned as a grocer giveaway.

Chamberlain's Tablets Praised for Digestive Relief

Mr Metucdy of Minto NeFy commends Chamberlain's Tablets for all digestive ailments. He claims unprecedented satisfaction, notes some mild side effects like constipation, and states he recommends them to friends and colleagues. says they are widely praised by chemists and storekeepers.

Mr. Metucdy Minto Chamberlain Chatberlain Teave

Science and the Shuffe and a Green Sun in Vienna Fountain

A liminal mix of science notes and curiosities appears, citing Professor Joly debating radium origin and the earth's orbit, a Vienna fountain illuminated by electricity with a vast candlepower, a Mars atmosphere theory, a card-shuffling device, and plant experiments. Also mentions glass safety for sniping, novel clockwork pricing, and a passel of miscellaneous discoveries and medical notes.

Ihac Vienna Chaguber

Sea Water Baths

AILWAY JETTY Hot food Poli Recommended by Med. ladies attended. hours: Ladies Star. Gill 10, Hay Wath. one dozen tickets. Cold baths. Towels extra. FITEPATRICK & NICHOLAS, Proprietors.

Gill Fitepatrick & Nicholas

To Correspondents 4 To Correspondents 4 scultursl 204 pastore

News and social events items, marriages and deaths, reports of public bodies, and cricket matches. It notes that poor reproduction can obscure names, urging careful spelling and accuracy in reporting.

Train schedule from Geraldton to Walkaway and nearby towns

A mixed train runs Friday to Geraldton to Walkaway with departures at 7 19 a.m. and a midnight train on Tuesdays. Geraldton to Walkaway services operate daily at 6 a.m. with Saturday 3 30 p.m. and Friday 8 p.m. services. An additional train to Walkaway departs 10 10 p.m. daily, excluding Friday. Geraldton to Northampton runs Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Friday at 2 29 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m.

Geraldton Ta Perth Geralston Northampton

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief

Sore and swollen joints and tortured muscles cause restlessness. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is touted as a cure for rheumatism after steady use. Avoid experiments and follow directions for relief. sold by chemists and storekeepers.

Chamberlain Matheres

Paper World Voyage Describes Paper Architecture and Sea Journey

An article recounts a remarkable voyage aboard the paper ship Weiler built almost entirely of paper. It notes the journey spans from the Hudson River to the Gulf of Mexico, with modern papers turning into furniture, wheels, and even a miniature harbor. Nathaniel Wshop and crew undertake a daring, Jules Verne inspired project amid a world of paper marvels.

Germany Japan United Septes Ant Poper Bethives Nathaniel Wshop Hudson River U.S.A St. Laurence Josh Gulf of Meet HS Besser

Prominent Men Births Highlight Historical Record

A fragmented OCR passage surveys prominent men born in various regions and eras, noting national origins and professions. It references Scottish and English backgrounds, intellectuals, and artists while discussing a long list of names and birthplaces and the influence of heritage on achievement.

Rome Cowie

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