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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
A playful fragment extols Robur tea, boasting superior purity and aroma. The speaker claims officials and analysts approve the product and shares a personal anecdote of eight years of home use, praising its grade and beauty.
A Moora team visited Mingenew to play the local club in a cricket match. Mingenew won by an innings and 3 runs as the visitors were entertained by the M.C.C. with a dance in the hall, and later caught the midnight train back to Moora. The Geraldton Express notes the event in its weekly state edition.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a Tuesday evening storm with strong thunder and lightning, high winds, dust, and heavy rain. The Royal Mint mine and nearby operations face disruptions while a trial crushing is underway at Miami’s lease. Battery activity fluctuates, water supply crews seek to restore flow, and a local cricketer’s death is noted with no recent matches played.
Northampton notes describe a harvest thanksgiving service at the Gwalla Church with decorated interiors and samples of Mother Earth's products. Three services were held Sunday with record attendance and donations, led by Minister Johnstone and supported by church members and others. Mrs. Scott and Mr. Johnstone are highlighted for musical contributions. A Recreation Ground gathering followed on Monday, featuring fruit and fellowship, amid discussion of compulsory marriage.
Advert shows Frootoids promising relief from headache indigestion constipation and biliousness with claims of rapid liver action and improved health. States a weekly bedtime dose cures constipation and urges purchase from chemists or proprietor W. G. Huarse in Victoria at 1 shilling 6 pence.
A Essex woman suffered four months from a severe skin eruption described as deliria with ectema. She lost hair, endured extreme pain, heat, and fever, and slept poorly. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with Cuticura Pills the condition improved rapidly, with full healing observed. Mrs. W. Hyde, Brentwood, reports relief and urges readers to consult Cuticura stock lists for treatment details.
The report notes extreme heat and sultry conditions with speculation on over 100 slogans of heat dated February 17. No clear source or standard meteorological data is given, but the item emphasizes oppressive warmth and lingering unhealthy air quality concerns.
Murchison travellers denounce worn out carriages on the Gerladton to Nannine line while government sections are urged to improve services. Protests focus on Midland and government trains with delays, neglect, and filthy carriages. Mt Magnet and Cue councils push for urgent action as Department officials face criticism.
A city council faces a growing financial crisis with rising expenditures and stalled decisions. The mayor, Mr Pope, and Dr Mungerford spar over loans, rates, and expert advice as residents demand relief and accountability amid looming debt.
About four ratepayers attended the town meeting held on Wednesday night. The mayor stated the council faced muddled finances and unclear plans. He emphasized the burden would not be shirked and blamed several parties including ratepayers, the council, and trustees for the situation.
A heated council meeting featured an amendment by Mr. Kent aiming to give ratepayers confidence to dismiss or retain staff. Mr. Pope outlined costs while voices argued over dismissals, with only one dissenting vote. The session ended amid cheers and references to a local beverage promotion.
A reader asks the editor to publish lines exposing alleged mistreatment by a professed Christian man. The missive condemns the writer's experiences and references religious settings, urging attention in the newspaper for the benefit of women enduring hardship.
A humorous moral advises patience with gossip and not to rise to provocation. It warns that many tongues will judge actions, so maintain composure and integrity. The piece references social pressure, public perception, and the idea that talking will continue regardless of behavior. It also promotes Wolpe's Snamnpps as a curative Jewel and tonics.
M. Spence of the Miners Arms, Northampton, announces the New 0 to-date and Commodious Hotel at Gingin near the Railway Station. He notes day trains stop a quarter hour at Gingin to allow ample time for refreshments prepared to suit visitors. Old friends urged to call. welcomes new faces.
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