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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
3
British politics heated over disestablishment with Liberal McArthur for St Austell and Conservative Talbot for Oxford arguing against lengthy practical timelines. Welsh Labour backs disestablishment limits while Masterman’s scheme is rejected as unfeasible within half a century. London coverage notes Navy Army balance and sea supremacy discussions.
Fine weather aided day one racing at the Walt C Quinn meeting with Frright Stel winning the Oakleigh Plate at 200 to 8. Other races saw upsets as outsiders prevailed while favorites like Mountain King failed to deliver. Results include Pedestal Stakes, Bond Cup, Oakleigh Plate, Rigisteeplechase, St George's Stakes, Salisbury Welter, and related placings and times.
Perth Saturday after noon Helena Wide Racing Club staged a February meeting in hot water with good attendance and exciting racing. Results show Simin winning Trial Stakes, La Simmer taking Helena Plate, Metisna winning Calloway Handicap, Rotène among top contenders, and Little Mary winning Bellevue Handicap with betting at 5 to 7.
The text lists purses and times for a horse race over eight furlongs with Yeria at 8.1, Kanon at 7.2, The Bee at 7.0, and Tetting at 5 tet 8 witner. This fragment references names and numbers without a full results context.
Mercantile bowled out for 134 and then 144 for four at stumps as Wootacarra chase ends day in first rate contest. Moustaka and Tod Wiley top scoring. Brown and Overheu star with the bat for Wootacarra. Match to be concluded next Saturday with Creaswell and Stokes prominent in defense and attacking efforts.
Mercantile records a high scoring first innings with Greenster and Stokes contributing solid stands. Notable performances include Farrand two and Campbell remaining not out at 39. Witty, Ward and Brown also feature, while Sundries page notes misc extras totaling 12.
Dalgety and Co reports week ending February 14 with South Australian wheat shipments selling at 48s per cwt, Perth demand easing and yardings rising. Oats show mixed values from £4 12s 6d to £3 17s 6d. price ranges reflect ample supply and lighter high grade demand. A theft chase ends with shoplifter captured. Public Works notes on boring plant condition and inspection planned.
Ottawa via British Columbia reports that the new Immigration Act will disallow attempts by Colimbian interests to bid for entry. The piece notes Sunday comments from Tamxlon and mentions a Melally state context, highlighting government action in response to migration proposals.
An explosion at Glen Cowe mine Natal on Thursday entombed 42 Europeans and 40 natives. Eight natives were rescued before a second explosion trapped the rest, including Mr Muir Inspector of Mines. Rescue attempts halted as more casualties feared.
The wheat market is unsteady amid heavy American shipments. Copper quotes stand at £58 15s to 59s. Lead remains unaltered.
Local report from the Australasian sprint carnival lists winners Hyde Beaurepaire and others in Saturday events held at Glikdturd Reanrepaire with interim notes on finalists and invitations. The piece notes Australian representatives and incomplete scores, mentioning Brennan Healey Hatchett and others in fleeting detail.
Perth Sunday fire brigade responded to Bar rack and Murray streets alarm finding a blaze at James and Co premises. The team fought the blaze quickly preventing major damage to the building and stock while saving adjoining premises occupied by Clarkin and Snow.
Sunday trading case brought by Mills of King Edward Hostel ends with a fine of 19 pounds and costs after a reserved decision by Mr W. A. Walter NT in Perth. The defendant claimed a “quick lunch counter” setup offering a plate of bacon and cheese. The court found the charge proven.
Mr WA. G. Walter, acting as prosecutor, recently faced penalties for selling milk below standard. On Saturday he was fined a total of costs and charges related to the violation. The case involved vendors selling milk under the required standard.
An undated notice from the Governor General announced a proclamation issued yesterday prohibiting the importation of all packages under 41 mm by 2 in in size from Hat day May 1 with the aim to enforce the prohibition at the Chair of Commerce.
Victoria witnesses a dramatic balloon ascent as Alphonse Stewart, the Metfourne balloonist, makes a parachute descent from an elevating balloon. Detaching from the balloon, his parachute deployed correctly, allowing a gentle landing about a mile from the starting point in North Carlin amid a cheering crowd.
Telegram sympathy was sent. Miss Throswell says her father George Throsell is doing well. Inquiries continue for missing Robert Harvey. possible sighting near Rocklurne district with Mick Bourke bound for the Nor' West.
Melbourne wires state conferences have handed a report to the Minister for Home Affairs on a trans continental survey. Officials say the conferences favor an inland line via Tarcoola over a coastal route. Western Australia will survey Kalgoorlie to the border while South Australia covers Port Augusta to Tarcoola.
Reports say Mr H Gregory will go to London as State Commissioner at the Franco British Exhibition and then relieve Mr Rason from Agent-General duties. Mr Moore remains to manage prospects as surprise election looms.
In a Sydney Sunday match, England trail by 70 with 9 for 19 as New South Wales holds the upper hand. Bowden and Minnett star for NSW, while England’s Habis Fane Hutchings and Fielder struggle to build partnerships amid a chaotic scorecard.
Gerald Brown, youngest heir of the late Maitland Brown, remains in Victoria Hospital in critical condition as the firepar ios conditum crisis nears. Oliver plans a Northampton district canvass for shares in the cooperative Flour Milling Co with provisional directors aiming to secure Husinem business support. Company registration expected within a few weeks if the anticipated help materializes.
A garbled 19th century local market report outlines prices for grapes nuts pumpkins and fruit, with scattered references to days and events. The text hints at an upcoming fair, a new organ dedication, and a public vote pallidly tied to local governance, ending with an inquest discussion and scattered names.
Mr T J Brown MLA received a letter from the United Water Works secretary dated February 1 stating the request for potable water at Crowther has been referred to department engineers. They report current progress not favorable but a stock supply may be possible, and tests have been considered.
Yesterday evening about 6 15 Cha rence Griffiths and his brother Maward Griffiths entered the back stores of Mr J Chapman marine terrace to search for drink and tobacco. They found Edward Darnin with a tin of jam, a pound of jon and rum bottles. Darnin claimed it was a joke but was taken into custody and will be brought before the bench tomorrow on a warrant for breaking and entering. Dumintas says the incidents have been ongoing with Mr Chapman’s consent.
At 12 15 am yesterday Sergment Gooderige and Constanien Anderson with others allegedly raided Ah Let’s boarding house on Pithgerald street. Police later remanded Ah Lee and eleven others charged with unlawfully gaming at the premises, with several defendants granted bail.
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