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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 03, 1909

Page

3

Letter Urges Local Officials to Act on Medical Appointments

A January letter from Shreeniveh, referring to the Greenough Farmers' Club and local authorities, appeals for qualified medical men and timely appointments. It notes recent deaths and missing residents, urges Roads Rvant and Clerk of Courts to intervene, keep measures active, and prevent interference with public health and governance. It ends with hope for a stronger pen to carry the message forward.

Rvant Greemouth Farmers’ Club

Mysto Town Cure Promises Relief From Bilious Attacks

A letter from B. Marlow of Mysto Town describes severe headaches stomach pains and loss of appetite during summer. He credits Be Beans pills with restoring health after failed remedies and reports no further symptoms since taking the medicine which is said to tone the stomach open the bowels and dispel fatigue and insomnia.

Munlar B. Marlow Mysto Hinkenba Tver Rome Nature's

The Fold Tale of Geraldton High Life

An excerpt titled The Fold presents a satirical, fictional account of Geraldton life. It depicts rival tribes, their ornate dress, ceremonial behavior, and social boundaries, noting women and men in a grand hall and public spaces, with mock ceremonial language and social satire.

Tale OF Geraldton Doctonites Amd Ecribe Rila Otter Rite Clarence Algernon de Vere Smith-Jones Foi Orimne Toteatotes Gomsip

Chapter US Scrolls and Shamans Amid Tribal Pageantry

Fragmentary narrative describes tribal figures and a honored guest reacting to a scroll as a woman craves the scroll to see couture. A dramatic moment follows with declarations of love and a vision of a wife in fine garments.

Genesis of the Geraldton Fold at the Race Course

A tale describes an engineer forced to wear dungarees by his trade and the lush attire of his wife at a Geraldton race meeting. Amid heavy pages of lore a vision emerges of townsfolk, a racehorse called Denby, and a pledge to join the Fold, with troublesome names and social rites, ending in a promise of paradise.

Peti Decket Ani John Sone Tegree Babald Valli Dives Jones Ilois Paradise Tongkang

Chapman Railway and Harbor Plans in Western Estimates

Perth reports in the Luan Estimates show no funds for Ciraldten town and discuss a Busselton jetty extension, Hunbury harbor improvements, and other ports. The Chapman railway appears in question with 19 500 needed for construction, while 1908 funds covered rails and fittings. government transparency and potential misdirection are in doubt.

Perth Ciraldten Busselton Hunbury Wmbany Frewamie Vedlant Aélier Wisn Mt Carson Geraktin Uwe Rreatmum Carsoo Chapman Railway Chapman

Turmoil and Oddities Hit Local Flats District

Fragmented notes report gentry disputes on the Flats with fights and odd events near Midsimeter Night's Dream. Town officials discuss a loan, railway estimates, and a push for fire brigade uniforms while a church bazaar and council meetings loom amid political tension and confusing chatter.

Fire Brigade Ertite

Junda Murder Confession Reported In Brisbane Telegram

Telegrams indicate Inter State Queensland authorities report a man named Hismmsck confessed to the Tangri murder of Mes Pets al diablismateh. The narrative describes an assault at Merwhark where the victim was struck with an iron pipe and a large stone, then carried away a mile.

Brisbary Tangri Brial Tercre Merwhark

Premier voices bias claims over Broken Hill dispute

In Sydney on Tuesday the Premier condemned remarks by Hughes and Thomas and asserted no action by Mr Ware showed bias. He stressed that their statements do not justify any shift in policy or legal approach regarding the Broken Hill trouble.

Sydney Twewlay Mane Hughes Thomas Pesleremee Qyroukhe Teenlay Ware

Assault on January 4 leads to six months jail

Vivian Step ley, a miner, was charged with assaulting Reginald Grain and a companion clerks in the Proprietary Mine attack on January 4 at Broken Hill. Magistrate Barnet called the assault cowardly and brutal and sentenced Shepley to six months imprisonment.

Broken Hill Vivian Stepley Reginald Grain Barnet Grain Shepley

Victoria quarrel ends in tragedy in Smith Street

In Melbourne the quarrel between Rimity Williams, 24, and a man named Rimderick Dewar on Little Smith Street, Rich, escalated last night. A brawl occurred with two men involved. Dawn Dewar restrained Williams and she was killed. Police reported the event as a fatal assault with unclear motive and ongoing investigation.

Melbourne Rimity Williams Rimderick Dewar Little Smith St Wren Pirtin

Mother Poisons Two Children in Parkville

A Parkville mother, Mrs. Piel of Park Street, attempted to poison her five year old and herself last night. Neighbors intervened. the child is reported out of danger. She told police she was worried, prompting the attempted acts.

Melbourne Tuegetay Piel Park Street Parkville

Clan Raul wreck off Trewhoridgyes Trial near Yorke's coast

Survivors from the steamer Clan Raul report limited danger after drifting ashore near Cin St. Vincent's Gill on Saturday. Most of the crew were lost, with only 14 saved, while some were rescued and others remained unaccounted. The incident follows prior near misses and ongoing search efforts by South Africa authorities.

St. Vincent's Gill South Arica Yorke Prniuala HM Bith Seanwin

Woman fatally injured in Perth train accident

Local report from Fremantle describes Mrs J Wist of Coogee Street North Perth, a passenger on a Fremantle to Central Station train, who attempted to alight before rain halted services and fell between the platform and moving carriage. She suffered a compound fracture and remains in a very serious condition at the hospital.

Poth J. Wist Coogee Stenat North Perth Fremantle Central Station Sirs West

Derby Tragedy Report From Yampi Sound

Telegram from Sub inspector McCarthy reports a fatal clash during shell prospecting near Yampi Sound. Frederick Marcen and Jim Pritchard Jones were aboard. a native attacked Marcen with a tomahawk, Marcen died after a struggle, and Jones disappeared. Mangen searched fourteen days near the fort and returned with constables and two men to continue inquiry.

Poice McCarthy Derby Frederick Marcen Jim Pritchard Jones Yampi Sound Jenmary AM Somes Marca Massen Mangen Jones Mawgen Tam

Timates Partner Considered In State Parliament Debate

Parliament discusses principal venture of yrsyeruay's Riling of the Assembly detailing a Loan BU for £1,915 00 and the proposed estimates for the current year. Treasurer outlines public works programme while immigration funding is debated amid a voting mix up. The committee advances through Colonial Secretary's Department and Medical and Health votes before adjournment.

Yrsyeruay M & Speech Rath Wiviston Lavoe Medical and Healy

The Gold Return in Perth Jan Value

The January gold return amounts to ZaRNo valued at £509,010. Gold shipments and totals are reported for Perth with amounts indicating strong demand and significant bullion movement. The report highlights the year's start in gold trade and local market implications.

Perth Zarno

Customs and Excise January Returns Reported

Melbourne Tulip press notes Customs and Excise January returns at 2896.20 versus 1,000,045 for the same month last year. For seven months of the financial year the totals stand at 6,000,000 against 7,030,829 in the previous year.

Melbourne

Wreck of the Clan Ranald Reportedly Fed by Survivors

South Australia reports on the wreck of the Clan Ranald with survivors reticent. A Tuesday dispatch notes limited fresh details about the incident and possible connections, while the fate of others remains unclear and inquiries continue.

A Load of Care Raised From Farmer’s Shoul dera

A farmer manures his soil with ABROLTIOS GUANO promising better crops and reduced costs. The fertiliser is said to lessen wear on grain and provide more feed for the stock after harvest, making the season much improved.

Be i fashioned crop profits and guano ad from Geraldton

The Geraldton Express notes ongoing efforts to balance profits with agricultural needs. It references crops and the use of Abrolhos guano as a fertilizer. The piece highlights market pressures and price structures, with subscription details for the newspaper.

Typhoon and Public Debates on Fortune Tellers and Boxing

The piece critiques Typhoon's verse and defends boxing as a test of skill while condemning sensational charlatans and trance mediums. It cites Peruvian efforts against fortune tellers and praises restrained sport rules, noting recent heavy crowd reaction and legal questions about cruelty and prize fighting.

Sydney

Market Report from Dern and Riverside Auction Notes

A rugged handwritten market report from Dern details fruit vegetables and poultry prices with many entries for apples pears grapes watermelons and cucumbers. It notes soggy weather and a glut in Perc markets reducing demand while goat and fowl supplies grow. notes on a Sunday opening ceremony and choir performance accompany the market summary.

Je Watts Dern Mankemsic Reyerta Althbouch Fomsion Athens Gil Inferion Hall Cma Muerat Bridgetown Dicka

Partiemeet Boxers Rival under Queensbury Rules

The passage describes several boxers such as Con O'Brien and T. L. Brows in a Partimenteet scene. It notes their skill in dodging and fighting, with mentions of half dozen counts and amateur bouts under the Queensbury rule. It suggests a forthcoming challenge and audience interest.

Partiemeet Hare Manteye Eve Mas Margaie Queensbury

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