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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
3
A broad statewide meeting of committee appointees discussed participation and subscriptions connected to the Windank ship week incident. Sub-committees were set to canvass towns, with offices to receive subscriptions. officers reported police and local case updates, including a river station inquiry and arbitration proposals.
An account describes T Hirt a noted Victorian district minister famed for preaching against wealth and vanity. It covers church influence, ministers losing hold, and a Perth meeting amid reform talk, noting parish tensions, fundraising efforts, and local observations on religious leadership.
A jumble of notes mentions Windsor railways and government workshops, a missing watch turn, boxing results with Tommy Hers and Jack Palmer, and various political and labor topics. The piece also references Cape Colony premier, Commonwealth payments, and a failed air contract bid amid scattered foreign and domestic notices.
Fragmented report cites headmaster Mr Lyttleton and a Manchester fete. The piece mentions unemployed youths, wartime references, and a call for readiness, with unclear names and actions replacing clearer events.
The sensational trial features Von Vertter accused of plotting to incite a revolt among Boer residents in 1825. The prisoner denied a prior claim about a hidden plan, insisting he did not arrange the details that could avert the late war. The case centers on a dramatic motive alleged by the defense and the Crown’s push for testimony.
A muddled report describes a Tuesday evening murder during local campaign tensions. Names and places are partially garbled, but references to lawyers and a trial indicate a court case seeking defense continuity and strong opposition to the proceedings.
The Government faces a request from the Worledt Miners Fund movement to back a youth mining scheme. The Minister for Miners replied with cautious support, indicating sympathy and a possible deputation to press the proposal.
A Perth reader asserts Noan's Backache Kidney Pill cured his backache after years of pain. Builder Robert Campbell of Proncis Street credits the remedy for lasting relief, noting prior plasters and medicines gave only temporary help. Pills sold by chemists and pennant distributors are advertised with price details and postal options.
Mr WoT Ryans, chairman of the Underwriters Association, said the association may prosecute over salvage operations and lease rights. Lessees argue for sole rights to manage, while prices quoted for sandalwood and timber vary and agents Tuens Philp and Co offer £2 per ton for sandalwood and £1 10s per ton for wet wood.
Senior officials from several states met in Melbourne to review a survey plan for a transcontinental railway. Minister Tar Mome Mates announced that work will begin after the committee releases its report, with actions contingent on the report’s findings. The conference opened this morning to set the framework for further parliamentary and logistical steps.
Auction notice describes 800 acres of farm and grazing land at Chapman River four miles from Geraldton. Features include 90 acres cultivated, fenced land, crops, tanks, and equipment. owners’ items and stock listed. Also notices an application for a colonial wine license by Fawn Peck of Geraldton with venue at the Bon Ton Fish and Matee Saloon and details of licensing meeting.
Department in Melbourne notes a representation that a temporary letter carrier in Geraldton aged under 21 earned 5s per day rather than the standard wage. Deputy Commissioner Greve reports Walter Townley started at 1 November at 7s per diem, now reduced, with calls for applicants under 21 at 4s per diem. The matter involves the Postmaster Geraldton and the Deputy-Trust Master General’s inquiry into wage discrepancies and staffing rules.
Australia wins the rubber in a rain affected match by 2 wickets as Melbourne hosts the test, with early 1st innings totals showing England 105 and 4185 runs across both sides. The rain disrupted the contest, but Australia maintained resilience to clinch the victory.
A detailed note on a Liedertafel concert with Teenleht at Town Tail, describing a 17 performer ensemble, the Car aldton Nestiestra assisting, and the WAGTR Band contributing. The program includes Greie's composition Recoent fion af Tard, Verdi vignrons, Hee oper Epnani, and Peace and War, praised as the highlight. It mentions a humorous musical sketch, vocal duet, and strong audience interest, with hopes for a bumper turnout and improved reception.
A mixed report lists Mr A. 3- B Mel lor of Perth sending S C Ward Co’s Investors Handbook and a mining compendium. Weekly prices for vegetables and fruit rise and fall, with notes on groceries, poultry, and produce. Police and railway inspectors are mentioned, plus local deaths, hospital appointments, and a lack of life-saving gear at Geraldton. The piece ends with broad community observations and ongoing city concerns.
A February letter from A. Evenren at Geralitin discusses kite use in locating wrecked ships and bringing gear ashore. He suggests heavy lines or weights to reel the kite in, describes dangers and needed equipment, and explains how such a method could aid crews in similar positions.
A Windsor meeting of about 40 to 50 citizens in the Council Chamber, led by Mayor J G Smith, honored the mariners who risked their lives during the shipwreck of the Venus. Attendees urged a memorial monument and formal recognition for the rescuers who remained at sea for over two days, rescuing crew members amid peril.
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