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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
3
A garbled 19th century court record discusses a Walker case and police action. The text cites Supreme Court references and mentions legal concepts like accessorial before the fact, with commentary on breaching law and public order. It notes police interest in jokers and spurious witnesses, and critiques the interpretation of law as altered by a line.
Fowler and Pollitt competed in three 120 yard foot races at Fitzgerald Street. Pollitt won the toss and track choice, with Fowler leading early in the first two races before Pollitt’s superior pace secured victories. A hospital report noted Ving Bellie Brafford, daughter of the Geraldton town-master, hospitalized with diphtheria.
A reader laments municipal mismanagement and a stagnating climate in the town. The letter criticizes the Pascon- Armstrong regime, questions visitor hospitality, and urges proactive civic action, urging better accommodations for visitors and children and a renewal of public spirit to revive the town.
A 19th century inspection dispute recounts grubbed roads and stumps left by a contractor on a survey, with claims of noncompliance to specifications. The supervisor faced criticism from the Farmers' Association and a board, while requests for independent inspection and payment resistance emerged amid accusations of misrepresentation and biased oversight.
Fragmentary OCR text references a figure called tertium guid and a police issue in a Guardian piece. Readable names or concrete events are scarce. the excerpt seems to mix garbled terms and mentions a person named Ruiter and Drewery without clear action or outcome.
The note discusses calendar quirks around Sundays in leap years, noting Sundays shift and a pattern of special leap years. It mentions a hypothetical year with 17 Sundays and a sequence of dates revealing complexities in leap year alignment. The text cites Tam,eles W PF SIANNON, February 8.
Local notices describe travellers predicting rapid growth at Three Springs near Moora as a new settlement plans to reach the railway. It notes demand for lands at Mullens, work nearing completion on roads, and rising needs for local justice and administration.
Local telegrams report a Heverley woman took poison in a distressing incident linked to a health crisis. Neighbors and responders found her in a weak state, and medical staff administered treatment as authorities investigated the circumstances and possible motive.
A Melbourne bush fire near Kingslakt, driven by a high wind, damaged fencing, grass and property. Men were away harvesting fruit, women helped save dwellings as the fire burned fiercely with risk of further spread.
Perth Wednesday report says Dr Rur Hessen 35 a noted scientist who observed at a Rayawater observatory tried to shoot himself near Monger Lake. Ranger Shaw escorted Hessen to a private hospital after a bullet wound at the back of the head. hopeful for recovery. No motive yet given.
Perth City Council appoints Dilkington to negotiate with The Gas Company over compulsory purchase of Perth Gas holdings. The Gas Company designates Abbott Ford to represent them without prejudice in the matter.
A brief local note records a celebration in gratitude for service, mentioning associates and the community around travel and memory. The account highlights a gathering with Murray and an assistant present, reflecting on years of association and shared history.
Norseman’s town diary notes a ceremony with invited Italian participants and local dignitaries. The plan includes a dawn departure and evening gathering to mark the railway milestone. Participants and schedule remain tentative amid unclear local organizer details.
Local court notices show Cream and Co pursuing Brinttey for £112 74 with payment on February 15 and balance due March 1. Ahearn v. ean seeks £18 1 balance. Defendants face seven days imprisonment if payments fail, suspended on partial payment, plus subsequent payments by set dates. Stokes and Co. sues for £175 with order for immediate payment and penalties. Proceedings list Wednesday February 444 as a filing date.
A mining dispute centered on Adrian Hayward and partners with Cantelo and others over tools and ore in a wall near Northampton. Plaintiffs claim £59 125 for work and value of tools, while defendants admit work done but challenge charges for locks and inventory. Counterclaim seeks £7 898 ML. testimony covers tribute agreements, tool handover to Smith for safekeeping, and disputed tool values.
A fragmented report describes a complex claim over an advance of 7800 pounds tied to a shipment to England, with multiple parties including Pope, Brown Wad, and Maynard involved. It details unsaleable cargo, interest, freight charges, and legal actions, concluding with a verdict at Palace Gardens.
Robert Scott, identified as a street manager, faced charges of murdering his wife at Spring Gully on December 14. The accuser pleaded not guilty. The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after a tense trial. Mrs Plunkest allegedly assaulted Scott in the vestibule, and later a crowd gathered outside the court as the scene erupted.
Weather and farming items from Geraldton and Three Springs discuss rainfall observations in July, chaff-cutters demonstration at Maly Bros, windmill erection at Talleyrang by Mr Cornish, and an intended stock and shearing improvement. A court case from Geralston involves Francia Crawford vs Wen Seanders over damages, with wage costs awarded to the plaintiff after a full hearing.
A new patent prevents seasickness by a deck chair design. The chair also serves Fi or Yeramiah models, with Bole Agent JOTINNY ACLS SORTS. handling the rights and distribution.
In Bunbury the Premier discussed with the Council the proposed bathing accommodation near the Hanbury jetty. The city plans a 210,000 loan for a Nepacaly coal jetty and will proceed once the loan is raised. A departmental survey will start, and berthage concerns would vanish after completion.
A commercial traveller Cecil H W Matcolin of Richard Holmes and Co commits suicide on Bulang Road Kalgoorlie. George Tweedie relays that he was driving with Malcolm toward Kalgoorlie when a shot was fired. Malcolm was found dead with a revolver in hand. Police have gone out to investigate.
The Gerskiton Express, issued on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, advertises a twelve month prepaid mail plan available to any address in the Suite. The notice emphasizes upfront payment and broad delivery reach without detailing terms.
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