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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
2
A fragment from Kalgoorlie era notes unusual market chatter as frost affects fruit yields on the goldfields. Local observers report pricing shifts and puzzling supply gaps amid weather disruptions.
A clipped report from a French newspaper praises the Australian Corps for bravery and effectiveness near Amiens, noting the leader’s gratitude and the corps role in the war’s possible early conclusion. Also covered are American soldiers in France, wool market shifts, and local notices on social events, unions, and mining wages.
Reports from Kyigoorlie and Black Range describe a heavy hailstorm seen Thursday night with minimal wind, alleged heaviest through Keastern Goldfields. Notes include wind damage risk, repaired boots, and a year’s gold production of 118 in Black Range. Also mentions Meekatharra windstorm damage, fire alarm at AWA Hall, and a soldiers wives arrival in Fremantle.
Mr Herbert Robinson of Albany, brother of the Attorney General, is dangerously ill. Lieut. Craig, engaged to General Birdwood’s eldest daughter, is 28 and educated at Perth High and grammar schools. Major HF Woods, an early airman in the Royal Air Forces, died of meningitis after influenza. Lady Forrest returned to Western Australia aboard the RMS Osterley, welcomed by relatives including Archbishop Riley.
The Geraldton Police Court heard that Giovanni Callado, a fisherman, was charged with unlawfully wounding George Monson on February 13. Dr Rustat described two clean arm wounds near the axillary vessels, the deeper near half an inch, not very deep but in a dangerous position.
An extensive trial recounts a night of drinking, a confrontation outside a inn, and a stabbing blow to a man’s jaw. Wounds to the chest and armpit are described as the altercation unfolds with Carlo, Bert Smith, and others present. The accused’s defence is noted as the case proceeds to the quarter sessions with bail granted.
Notes describe a pennant chase with multiple teams and players such as Roberts Rusto and Macrad. A deferred game, tallies like 335 328 964 and 200s feature. commentary hints at trophies, season stakes, and upcoming matches. The piece blends scores, team banter, and referee-like quotes from officials.
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