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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
3
A garbled report from New York outlines a trial in which the jury returned a verdict of MEUEDY 2 and a sentence of death by electrocution, as read in a court proceeding with unclear details and stray phrases.
The text reports a British official noting South Africa's Governor-General may resign by May. Viscount Londonderry and Secretary Harcourt discuss the move while Parliament debates related questions.
British cabinet changes list Conequent as governor general designate of South America succeeding Lord Windstény. John Furns to lead Legal Government Nour. Samuel to head the Treasury and Postmaster General roles. Elections planned for Poplar and Bethnal Green.
Capetown reports Prime Minister Botha suing NEPAANGA for 19000 pounds claiming bribery. The action follows a statement alleging Botha tried to influence Professor Cromentle via MTA to win support against Herrero.
Fragmentary text notes Captain Scott and Alye Antares as leaders in a geophysical expedition. Mentions a posthumous honor dated Feb 1 and a naval or geographic context with unclear affiliations. Likely references to honors or recognition linked to the expedition and its leaders.
A large gathering in Wellington Hall, Ma'last, united attendees from multiple communities for a ceremonial event connected to the Artich Partoyment at Went minster. Officials described the session as a solemn observance with broad participation and a focus on communal harmony amid recent observances.
The record contains garbled text about Sir Edward Carson and a Prime Minister speech at an event, with unclear dates or actions. No coherent outcome or named organizations are extractable. details are unreadable and cannot be confirmed.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a jumble about an amendment, names, dates, places, and scores or outcomes. Core phrases mention a Tai Tale hue stout, a tally of 74, and a 25 score in a contest. No clear event or figures can be reliably identified from the readable text.
Fragmentary readable phrases mention an aviator route, mountains, and a cryptic note about milk and babes. Entities are unclear and the text appears garbled with no coherent event or identifiable persons, places, or dates to summarize.
A telegram reports a fatal incident near Ning involving a man in discharge of a station duty. The deceased, a man of mature age, leaves a widow and four young children. An inquest is to be held to determine the cause of death.
Victoria racing markets list the latest quotes for the Newmarket Handicap Oakleigh Plate and other events. Names include Kathlea Gold Brow T Desire St Modoc Jolly Beggar Mountain Princess Captain White and several listed entrants with final acceptances for the Oakleigh Plate.
A Wednesday meeting debated streamlining municipal staff to cut costs. Dr Mendowcroft proposed merging Clerk and Engineer positions to curb extravagance after revealing salaries consumed about 60 percent of revenue. The discussion touched on savings, wages, and the need for a capable accountant, with amendments proposing salary changes and employment tests.
Personal Mr. Jas Inglis of Day Dawn holidaying in Gerablion. Mr Taglis, longtime Gerallton resident, worked with Wainweigh and Co and later ran a tavern. years ago he was appointed Cue Town Clerk and remains secretary as the three local bodies merged. Mr Careiry, the monteipat accountant, was absent Wednesday night to visit Hertz with his wife’s illness. On Wednesday night Mir 2. Ving eltaub, the municipal engineer, received a £ tie honorarium from the Council for extra work during the Town Clerk’s absence.
Mullewa team beat The Mullews by a narrow margin after an exciting game on the focal ground. J Cutler top scored for SH with a not out innings, while J Johnston and Steves took key wickets for the hosts. Mullowa invited Tenindewa for an all-day match next Sunday as players look forward to a full day of cricket.
A 1914 letter from Sir Newton Moore to the Geraldton town officers explains that due to limited time he cannot visit Geraldton. He expresses regret at missing the opportunity to see the city and its evident prosperity, and extends best wishes for continued growth.
A Sydney family recounts a severe scald accident to their six month old Willie. A kettle of boiling water spilled, burning neck and back with dreadful blisters. After hospital care failed, Zam-Buk applied by a private doctor’s ointment cooled and healed the wounds, with the family praising its soothing, claiming complete recovery.
Tonight is the last chance to see The Tiger Lily at King's Hall starring Julia Gordon praised as a top actress. Saturday features Pathe Frete’s six part Her Dreadful Secret from Paris with a vast cast and a tale of intrigue between an engineer and a lawyer’s wife. The second series of the great Faayte Russ productions begins Wednesday for five nights.
At a Geraldton council meeting on 17 February 1941 the mayor and council debated a rate notice for 7 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence on property in Sundune Road. Cr. Stone urged action to recover rates, citing an owner who built on land he believed belonged to him and may face asylum steps. Health Inspector noted ownership doubts and an elderly, near-imbecile owner. The council referred the matter to the General Purposes Committee for clearance.
Rowing notes recount the front heat of the favored race on Wednesday evening in calm conditions. Results list R Hattace as steersman with CG Houston at 137, F Ashtor two, Fathers at bow, G Shortuck, R Disher, Carter, J Davis. Boon led after start but Meraps were caught by Sheebock’s boat. crew gained four lengths. Second heat postponed to Saturday due to rough water. final may be rowed on Sunday morning.
Geraldton council weighs Sunday use of Esplanade Jetty by two bands. Geraldton City Band argues public ownership warrants weekly access and proceeds benefit town, while Geraldton Concert Band seeks permission as a private group with proceeds for members. Council maintains prior stance allowing limited use by both groups on alternate terms.
Geraldton council convened at the chambers on Wednesday night with Mayor G. Kemp tony and councillors present. The meeting approved reserve 5213 for recreation, discussed fence removal damage, land allotments, market site vesting, water supply improvements, and tenders for road, footpath, and lighting works.
An extended notice lists customs shipping and forwarding agents and weekly auctions of wool and cattle produce at Fremantle warehouse. It notes cash advances against consignments in Geraldton and various farm supplies and station goods, with service lines to MT Lyell and Florida phosphates.
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