Purported Water Source and Local News From Geraldton
A scattered Geraldton column reports on a spring supplying Getabiton Mr Bankford with pure water, plus local notes on wages cases, stock markets, cattle and sheep yardings, and plans for electricity expansion. It mentions a young man William Springtt's death, a court remand for a desertion case, and notices for a general meeting of Patent Telephone Meter Company shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller
Bankford
Rashford
Mingenow
William Springtt
Victoria Hospital
Awalkan Cemetery
A. Craven
Carrie
A. Lester
Doreasel
Fean
Club
Geraldton
Mackenzie and Co
Cuticura Heals Ankles and Eczema with Soap Ointment
A patient recounts a years long itchy inflamed ankle patch that spread until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After three weeks the red patch faded and the skin cleared, with the patient praising the products for skin, hair, and scalp issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belarus
Sydney
N. G
Cuthcara
Sr Cem
Fc Ta
Boul
Towns & Co
Naval engagement at Gallipoli claims mixed victory
London reports two competing messages from Constantinople and Sofia about a three hour sea and land clash at the Gallipoli Peninsula. The Turkish sloop Znil bombarded Bulgarian lines near Mytio Fiso killing 900 and checking advances, while Sofia later says Turkish defeat and retreat with Bulgarian pursuit under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Mytio Fiso
Sofa
Peninsular
Boulas
Mulgarinus
Northampton to Ajana Railway Official Opening Date Set
The Northampton Iasa Railway will officially open on the 12th prox. A special train departs Northampton at 8.20 p.m. reaching Ajana at 11.50 a.m. The return leaves Ajana at 4 p.m. and continues to Geraldton, due at 11 p.m. Government ministers including the Hon. de Colonial Secretary Mr JM Drew attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Iasa
Ajana
Geraldton
JM. Drew
Notable Residents Gather, Death of Headmaster, Local Marriage Planned
Personal notices list Mins Hamerstey Messvrs Pope Mes Wakteck and others in Perth as en route East. The death of W Stewart Carr former Guildford Grammar School headmaster follows an appendicitis operation. A marriage in Victoria and Murchison districts will unite Miss Frminie Merlot and Mr K Irving with Bishop Riley officiating. couple plans to live in England. A. T. Mills returns to Geraldton after illness to resume practice. locals celebrate recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Mins Hamerstey
W. Stewart Carr
Guildford Grammar School
Victoria
Murchison
Frminie Merlot
Carlot
K. Irving
Riley
Enigland
Ste John Mila
Narra Tarrasi ‘Shum
Mra
Everard Taylor
Valuable Advice for Obtaining a Beautiful Complexion
A circulating tale explains a home skin lotion recipe using rosewater benzoin and flowers of oxytin claimed to smooth wrinkles and clear blotches. A Paris medical faculty member allegedly confirms the formula as harmless and effective for pimples blackheads and general complexion improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aXeibe
Tipom
Faculty of Medicine of
Paris
First Aid Mixup Leads To Misfortune In Town
A misapplied first aid course left an infant with a tail wound after a mother applied a poultice to the wrong foot for over an hour. The incident occurred in a boarding house and amused the boarders who speak of the lodge affair.
Try Lamb's Linoleum Dream Wolfe's Agile ES
A fragmented wire service style note hints at a feature on Lamb’s linoleum design and Wolfe’s agile approach, with references to a new product or exhibit. Details are sparse but point to a read as a quirky, period piece.
Gem discovery at Poona in Murchison district reported
Assistant Geologist Mr Woodward reports emeraldlike stones from Poona, Murchison district. Government Chemist Mr Simpson deems them genuine emeralds but heavily fissured internally. A 32 carat stone near Newton could not be weighed accurately. A parcel has been sent to Mr Streeter in London for his opinion.
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Perth
Fett
Emaratda
Poona
Murchison
Woodward
Simpson
Newton
Ems
Streeter
London
May 31 Set for Federal General Elections in Australia
Melbourne readers report a cabinet meeting fixing the federal general elections for May 31. Prime Minister Fisher will deliver the policy address at Maryborough before ministers depart to Western Australia. The inter-Staff Commission is expected to stand over until ministers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Chinn Charges Reviewed in Australia China Inquiry
Melbourne February 6. Mr Fisher informs Mr Powter that he cannot comply with an enlarged commission to probe charges against China. Powter declines Judge Modges report as final and will seek further action to challenge Mr Chinn’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fisher
Fowster
China
Powter
Tiet
Judes Modges
Chinn
NSW Parliament faces delay as government mulls timing
The report notes Speaker Willy's repeated calls for immediate dissolution while Minister Wall says the government will set its own timetable for dissolution and will proceed with country business as long as its majority remains clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Wall
Dustiney
Neanti
Ronald Warper Vendetta Revived
Melbourne court action seeks £10000 damages in a writ filed on behalf of Rev. Famex Black against MP Robert Harper and merchant Flimders Lawr alleging fraud in obtaining a verdict in the May 1908 case Ronald Marger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Supreme Court
Famex Black Tronald
Rourke Stover
Melbon
Robert Harper
Flimders Lawr
Fruid
Ronald ¥ Marger
Chinn Inquiry Reflections Split Over Fowler Testimony
Melbourne press commentaries detail the Chinn inquiry with The Age accusing Fowler of basing allegations on gossip. The Commissioner questions the authenticity of testimonials but finds Fowler failed to prove forgery. The Argus notes the judge’s stance, while farmers seek reasons for wheat price disparities between Western Australia and eastern states and for pollard values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Age
Mc Powler
Dunthce Hodges
Chinn
Hodges
Pinssell
Ging
Hix Honos
Hedges
Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Argus
Con
Chinnallould
W.A
Amendments widen Workers' Homes Act reach and benefits
The article outlines amendments broadening the Workers' Homes Act, extending eligibility to incomes as low as £21 a year and allowing freeholders and leaseholders to receive favored terms. It enables attached shops, marketable repairs funding, and builder design flexibility. It also allows land allotment purchases for worker dwellings and clarifies land surrender procedures with higher deposits.
Zam-Buk Cures Wood Chopping Wound Says Mr O Regan
Mr M O Regan of 14 Nast eet Perth recounts a wood chopping accident that left a deep jagged wound on his shin. He credits Zam Buk with reducing inflammation and cleansing the wound while enabling him to walk again. He reports relief from rheumatic pains after using ZamBuk, which he says is effective for cuts and skin injuries and sold in chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Regan
Perth
W.A
Miners Endure Hard Times and Sugars in Busy Market
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions miners and sympathy for their "hard" lot, notes about an oven, milk, polling water, and grocers stock. It references Nestle Dearing, McCormick Grain Drills, and brands like Lind, with scattered names such as Augy Poy and Tad. The text flags shortages and preparations in a market context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestle
Lnsermational
Yarrastar Go
Tad
Bas
Spd
Mells
Rael
Peta Mind Farr
Lise Wv
Death of Cape Colony ex Premier Sir Gordon Sprigg
The veteran statesman Sir Gordon Sprigg, former Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, died last Monday at the age of 72 after a long and productive life. Reports also note the death of Merelik of Abyssinia, titled King of Kings, with his grandson Lid Tasut set to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Sprigg
Cape Colony
Vermin Control Ad Aims Malvern Victoria Readers
An advertisement for a vermin killer product promises to eradicate pests and fleas in East Malvern Victoria. The copy emphasizes effectiveness and local availability for households seeking extermination solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitecheete
East Malvern
Victoria
Thoroughbred racing card from The Mart 1918
Thursday program at The Mart features multiple races with stakes contents and weights. Nominations close February 20, detailed weights for age and mare events, and entries require acceptance within set conditions under steward approval.
Tender invited for erection of Catholic church at Mingeoes
Tender invitations open until Saturday February 15 for the building of a Catholic church at Mingeoes Plan o or near Mr W J ucokett n Minwaieew. No tender near early scraped. Father Scanlan. Mr W Bechet Mingeoew for sale.
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Saurday
Mingeoes
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Thomas J. Kirkup
JT. J. Bishop
Pat Stock Market
Dalgery and ‘Co
Metropolitan
York Tale
Pinber
Geraldion
Wil
Teleourt
Patrick O'Connor
Conte
Atrium
Charles Ferguson
Mt Nowithim
Normin Ferguson
Presbyterian Church
Moray
Diatelet Council Awsp
Geraldton Lumpera’ Vnion
Ayer
Wolfe
Gallipolt
BOTHT
Ajana Railway
A. T. Mills
Porerast
Tropics
Tasmanian
N.W
Lamb
the Chinn
New South Wales
Ronald Warper Vendetta
Actios
The
Chinn Enquiry
MR. Hedges
Postion
JO Ayer
Lowell Man UB A
Workers’ Homes
the Big Stores
Geraldton and District
Messrs. Frank Green & CO
Universal Providers
the Big Store
E Three Springs Racing Club
the Mart
Matrane
Birtles Forrest
Walter James
Weesident
Crad MaPhersom Trandicapper
W. I. Linthorne
C. C. Maley
Clara of
Peootiarae
Taiak
Rueda
Pau
Carmumab
Amuso
Eoeond
T C. Hache
Dreward
Onitey
Ietore Horees
BROS
Born Bros
Wellington and Murray Star
Nets
jHolbrook
Holbrook
D. J. McGauran
AED General Agent
James Moore & Sons
Timbee Merchants
Banme
Standard Fire Insumance Company
Trigg’ Buildineg
Drielecher Street
Mir
J. Lee
Auton
Ag Exceuumyce
ATELY
Lai
Atep
Eee
Prospectus
Patent Telephone Meter Co., Ltd
Mt Fitet
Af Allotteey
National Funk
Woks Secmetary Pro
McGauran
Ani
Dalanos
Dany Wilbo
Wustertakis
Comitians
Naine
Williams Henry Kent
W. Martin
Gnoner Jeweller
F. Constantine
Qi Pomber
eeiaIpom
Schnapps
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