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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

4

GOAT DAIRIES AND TUBER CULOSIS

A discussion on goat milk as a tuberculosis safe alternative notes goats show no known tuberculosis, with Paris and Pasadena examples adopting Toggenburg goats to bolster milk supply. It highlights benefits over cow milk, including better disease safety, output, and lower feeding needs, while stressing the need to balance health concerns and agricultural policy.

Fm Tn Franco Paris Xust Joga Switzerland Wien Angeras America California Jin Pasadena

Doan's Ointment Promises Piles Cure, Says Advert Detail

A promotional piece extols Doan's Ointment as a certain cure for piles with testimonials from Mr and Mrs Rich alleging full relief for years. It notes a price of 2/9 per bot and advises readers to write for free chips and warnings against delays.

Dean Jong Thos Rial Dan Mir Tor Storskespers Surray-Street Doan's

Geraldton Haprese Notice Publication Schedule

An OCR fragment notes a weekly publishing cadence every Monday and Wednesday for mail or notices across the state with a stated receipt period and year 1820, lacking clear names, places, or actions. The readable pieces imply a public notice or advertisement cadence rather than a complete event.

Geraldton Adzamen

Municipal Council silent meeting and land lease questions

The ordinary bi monthly Municipal Council meeting in the Council Chambers discussed payments totaling £208 4d and reported prior receipts of £220 4s 9d. References were made to Lands and Surveys, a proposed ten year lease, pasturing use, a gate blocking land, and a committee of Crs. Brede Bennett Carson to investigate.

Worshire Me. J. G- Smith Crs Ureh Box Bennett Trigg Carson Logan Brede C. Pascos Mountain Arnest Tong Finayee Uhtia Council Raes Barabees B. Gould T O'Madley Gould O'Malley Lands Department Pascoe Cawmwit Brode, Bennett and Carson Lyal

Local Board grants licenses at brief special meeting

At 3 15 pan the Local Board of Fisarth held a special meeting. Hop Lee’s transfer for a laundry license was granted. Fit Rock’s restaurant license was approved. Dongarea Road Board’s request for rat poison supply was granted conditionally on paying costs. The business lasted only about five minutes.

Hermselves Fisarth Hop Lee Fit Rock Dongarea Road Board Alan

Geraldton Water Board Seeks £10000 Loan and Supplies for Town Reticulation

The Geraldton Water Board confirms minutes and discusses a £10000 loan at 4 per cent, invites tenders for steel fixtures, cast iron and wrought iron pipes, 75 000 and 504i gallon tanks, and a supervisor for the waterworks. A mayoral loan facilitation and engineer oversight are requested.

Gridshaw's Mt. Scott Enti Cor Is Board Scoth Uring Ile de -Eigineer Perlin J G Smith Perth HL A Cresswell

Tender call for supply of components to oil producer

A fragmented note shows a decision to call tenders for the supply of items labeled Gmber and used in an oil producer gas engine. The record references a consulting engineer to the Board and an Uno test type, with the context of a train project implied by tren.

Gmber

Northhampton Notes on Mine Prospect and Local Industry

In Northampton on January 27 Mussr Peatee reports a promising high grade ore sample from a shore level in the Taffy mine area near Drew's paddock, likened to historic galena yields. Prospector Messrs Pearce and Smith, aided by state officials, have secured government support for the vertical shaft venture and expect share sales to fund registration of Viewers District Co operative Milling Co. Mr. Giver departs for Goradren as February weather turns hot with temperatures near 75 degrees.

Northampton Peatee Ant ‘Sauith Mir Drew Nokauena Fis Galena Pearce and Smith Engimece Montgomery Aend Walter Ir Taffy Une Oliver Jim Asidas I Vicfona Fstrie Giver Goradren Tisha

Isseka Parish Meeting On Open Air School Event

In Isseka parish a church function connected with the Methodist work was moved outdoors to a schoolroom due to heat. A crowd of about six hundred attended, including many children. Mr Pope of Geraldton gave an engaging address, the meeting ending with thanks. An outdoor supper followed the gathering in pleasant weather.

Ismyka Sol

Printing error correspondence from McCLUSKEY letter

The correspondent requests correction of printer’s errors in a letter printed earlier. He notes phrases misquoted about the Board and its attitude, and mentions a bungled line about a dog at Oakage Siding. He signs from Wench's Landing, February 17.

Werh's Burges McCluskey Wench Oakage Ling Witi

Maguire a British South African chief on a perilous mission

An old chronicle recalls Cecil Rhodes sending Maguire on a dangerous mission to King Lobengula amid hostilities with the Matabeles. Maguire survives a dusty bath voyage, uses a toothbrush and toothpowder, and faces ritual limits as he is judged by the king. A Duke of Devonshire anecdote and a quip about Henry J Brown close the tale.

Roghfor. Maguire Jale Alfred Bett Scorld Ceci Rhodes Lobengula Rechtort Maguire Maguire Cecilithedes Evanshine Paris Nawest Devonshire

Interesting items show broad world facts and myths

A collage of disparate notes on languages, customs, criminal acts, health myths, and animal descriptions. It references Galt aiding tiger don, 3800 marriages daily, 35 languages, African missions, and various social practices. The piece weaves curiosities with garbled science and period trivia.

In the Cause of Charity Appeal for Henry Desmond of Geraldton

The message requests donations to aid Henry Desmond who faces medical treatment in Perth but has no funds. It asks readers to forward contributions to assist the family and acknowledges supporters and local names.

Henry Desmond Geraldton Desmond Perth Deanna Yin Hengal

Firewood Yard Change at Dorrutor Street

Firewood yard on Dorrutor Street has been taken over by new owners. Former operators Mr Hooter provided wood of any length or quantity. Coal and coke orders are being taken. Gas safistation promised.

Dorrutor Street Mr. Hooter Safistaotion

By-Laws of Journalism a terse guide for writers

The text offers compact rules for journalism urging direct action not preface, state facts with minimal moralizing, dive into the subject, edit ruthlessly, and record ideas in the shortest terms. It emphasizes brevity, clarity, and avoiding overstatements while encouraging decisive voice and poise.

Correspondents Call for Clear Names in Notes and Events

The notice requests farm and social notes, marriages and deaths, meeting reports, cricket items, and other public interest notes. It stresses writing names distinctly and correctly and warns against unclear spellings and garbled text, urging editors to ensure accuracy in all submissions.

Train Schedules from Geraldton to Various Points

The notice lists weekly and daily train services from Geraldton to Perth Cue Walkaway Northampton and others. Services include a Q.M. freight to Perth Friday at 8 pm a mixed service to Walkaway daily 6 am and Friday 10.10 pm, a midnight Tuesday service, and other limited runs on specific days and times.

Geraldton Perth Cue —Monitor Northampton

Narrow escape after cobra bite in Hengal district scene

A survivor recounts a deadly encounter in Hengal district where a cobra nearly struck him and a comrade. He describes a tense moment aboard a vehicle, a fight for safety, and the moment the cobra vanished as a bystander narrator recalls the danger.

Explosive Powders and Accidents From Potash and Sugar

Article reviews historical explosive compounds including sugar potash mixtures, nitro compounds, guncotton, and other powders. It recalls fires and accidents in New York and Europe, noting safety, production methods, and wartime uses while detailing risks of handling and storage.

Ipswich Mating Company New York Chanhern St Plaster of Paris Wren United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local Board Tiealthe Geraldton Water Board William Leslie Norrie Bari J. G. Smith Narcie A. Holland Rst Isseka Machires Lucky Bath Henry J) Brown Sam Lyon Galt Tiger Don Christian Mworkers Western Africa Windh Folland Ghiva Hin Mauri Alohy Su Astetin AlcCluskey Crapman Road Board Fremantle Corner High 3. C. Griffin Aubtralia Hotel Victoria Hotel I. Grimish Northasa Mra Grimiah F. C. Towler Commercial and General Printer Juarine Gerrace ESB Theraklos Repress Co. Btd Expriic Ca Ester URS Geraldton Coffee Palace Genauvrux Clare Hota Lawton Cakes Fae Grsbelans Ming'e Varitt C. Slokes & CO B. Arundel Warnexs Coller Aso Retail Manin Temace Naanovuie Bejaire Warlaane L- Cane J. Johnson, CH Gree Denee Ngas Marine Terrace Wegentucineseeseetes Lonia Bekeil RDS Collins Binet Victoria Adelaide Mantee Teraace Qaraldton W. J. Rich Oppaite Club Bhutel Pav Excullanens Griffiths B. Grimisil Tatlor Mercer Eto Desmond Gase Awonote Prey Kane Hey Sina Nelson Asten Burns Eush Stunde Eachaire Gewli Barnett Ah le Bebik WiBone J Earle Itonan Bownington E. W. Greville Modder Berlin England
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