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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1907
Page
4
The Greenough correspondent recounts moonlight picnics at the river mouth and a flirtatious scene with Plat’s damsels. He notes marriages, a Matrimonial Stakes bluffed by wheat cheapness, and moves between Greenough and Bunbury areas with humorous reflections on local youths and girls.
Report from Kabul notes a rumor of a disposal agreement that would extend Amectis territory with a wire low wirelines installation between Peshawar and Sundy Kotal and the new railway to the Afghan frontier. The claim lacks solid proof and may affect political relations with Great Britain.
The Northampton correspondent notes rising activity in local mining with Fremantle smelting a standout while Fre mantle Co and Mr Win Shepherd push work near the mine at Wad. The piece highlights renewed effort, practical mining tools, and the search for platinum as wealth potential grows, with global context on platinum’s value and production.
A correspondent signing as Laborite denounces recent remarks as claptrap and questions expert claims on bacon and local governance. The writer criticizes internal motions in parliament and warns against weak leadership, urging stronger support for the Moore administration.
A correspondent disputes a January 25 item claiming a bush fire began at Mr T O Briens Land Ko farind and spread from a kiln. The letter asserts the blaze started two miles south, destroyed vines and fencing, but the haystack in Kojarinack was saved by local effort.
The Chief Electoral Officer presents figures on male and female voters for Central Province. The report outlines registration totals and notes on the electoral rolls for the period ending January 7.
The October 1905 roll lists male and female voters by district including Central Province and Geraldton with noted increases in male and total votes. It references exhibits from Hathourne Museum Bath, portraits by Sie William Lidbourpe and Sir William, and lists several local names and observers amidst a broader colonial context.
Mrs Trautman, described as a woman of position, was arrested and jailed after pocket picking allegations surfaced in Market Police Court. The case, adjourned to Thursday, involves testimony from an over witness and references a medical man linked to U.S. government service during the Russo Japanese era.
An old advertisement promoting DGs Head Australian Ale and Wolffs Schnapps as premier spirits. Mentions tasting methods and urging consumers to confess their bar actions while highlighting the brands as top choices.
A garbled survey recounts famed figures including Goethe Milton and Shakespeare and their marital troubles. It notes mismatched marriages, separations, jealousy, and even extraordinary claims about domestic life and legends such as Garrick and Shelley's spouses, presented in a sensational reminiscence tone.
A Lambeth Borough Council proposal converts a room in Herne Hill into a municipal microbe farm under Dr Wriestley. The scheme aims to analyze sputum and samples to reduce external laboratory costs, claiming annual profits around £900 and utility for ratepayers. The lab is guarded, and inspection is restricted to medical staff only.
Excerpt describes millions of birds migrating to Arctic tundra each summer to feed on berries that ripen briefly after thaw. The berries snow-covered for ten months act as a vast natural refrigerator supporting a global bird population and even influences Asia's cherry crop. The piece notes the seasonal miracle and historic pattern of Arctic nourishment.
Government notices outline conditions for acquiring Crown lands via free homestead farms and conditional purchases. Eligible applicants over 18 may select 100 to 160 acres inside or outside agricultural areas, with deposits, residency, building, fencing, and cropping obligations over up to ten years. Special terms apply for South-Western division lands. Agencies listed across key towns. The Geraldton Express offers subscriptions at 10/6 for 12 months.
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