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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
3
The report surveys European fronts with France and Belgium facing Prussian casualty estimates nearing a million. It notes Russian campaigns with Austrian victories in Dukia Pass and Russian wins in the South Carpathians. A German admiral claims the fleet will not engage until assured of success.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing peace and segregation themes, mentions President, terms like reform and protection, and names Trudie HRAtat IL Kucoye. unable to extract a clear event or entities due to corrupted source.
Fragmentary telegrams describe a lord mayor event with references to FH DOSSIGUPS and a mix of unclear names. The text hints at a May gathering and possible humorous comment, but crucial details and proper nouns are unreadable. The piece preserves formal ceremony mood but lacks concrete facts.
A garbled OCR style listing reads like a local Turf column with numerous person and place names. Despite misspellings it preserves many proper nouns including families and institutions, suggesting a diverse community social or sports mention without a clear single event or outcome.
Fragmentary wire service text from New York warns a person not to interfere with American matters amid scattered references to a camp, warnings, and damaged phrases. The readable items mention timely warning and domestic concerns, but lack coherent names or dates.
Mrs Dora of Venn-street Cottestoer seeks her nephew William Goldwyer who vanished after visiting Mrs W J Smith in Otway-street Os borne. Five years old, Goldwyer recently returned to Western Australia from Rhodesia. He has a slight limp, grey lint and vest, darker pants, and is described as five foot six with a lean build, brown hair, blue eyes, and a silent gait. He previously wandered off near Boot War wounded Hout and was found sleeping in a hedge after a days-long absence. The family fears he may be absent minded or confused after past North West trips and South Africa injuries.
Fragmentary OCR text describes sailors alleged duties on shore and on board, mentions Port, retreat of ships, and tensions. The passage seems to reference officers and crews disputing routine duties, possible disciplinary actions, and a wave of confusion about command and stay orders aboard.
A heavily garbled letter remains unreadable in large parts, but hints at political commentary, mentions names and places such as Winton and New Moni UO, and references a deputy editor and various officials. The piece reads as a jumble of phrases, with no coherent argument or clear event.
Fragmentary OCR text recalls a Geraldton gathering with talk of winter costs and municipal duties. Debates touch on rates, water, paving, householder burdens, and public sympathy, with references to Liberal defense and the courthouse.
Mining notes from the Pinnacles detail ongoing development at the Mack Range fields with new shafts at Jade and Comet prospects. Investors from Victoria led by Mr Hams W. Tevine and Mr Irvine plan a second visit to Sand-Stone for Mack Stwage business. Leal mine readings show steady lode drive toward Neg tone lease, water strikes in No 2 shaft, and strong assay potential. Western Australia’s Mack Range observers cite the site as a leading Lea-head proposition, attracting provincial interest and careful sampling by stakeholders including Mr Roy Couper.
At the annual W.A Turf Club gathering in Northam, criticism of proprietary racing bodies and secret inquiries is raised. Mr Hancock argues for open court evidence and public publication to restore confidence, urging legislative action on the West Australian Turf Club and related bodies. The writer urges fair scrutiny and accountability in racing governance.
A notice from Tridgetown Catholic Church confirms the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mudge Murnau of Meidgetown to Mr. Thos Thitchinson of Geraldton. Nearby, Mr. L Townshend receives details of his mother in law Mrs. Dridget Daniels of Salisbury Victoria's death from cerebral haemorrhage. The Townshend family and local residents mourn, while Frank Critch, manager for Mr. Chas Hormann, and Mrs Critch plan a short vacation to Peeth.
Fragmented ad text markets "Hiackueher Kidmoy Pills" offering relief from backache and kidney pain. It claims complete cure of lacking health, with testimonials and a sale notice dated 15/4 at Glydort le 15/4 and a distribution by Fonters McClellan Co.
The Water Supply Department faced prosecution for nonpayment of water rates with Mr. Bardwell representing the department and Mr. Wilson for the Municipal Council. About 30 cases were noted, two selected to be tested. adjournment was requested and granted to February 23 at 10:30 am to hear the chosen cases and potential others.
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