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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
Readers praise Frootoids for indigestion and biliousness with quick relief. testimonials from E Prue and A H Gleep claim one dose helps. Henry Maslin reports two months of use. Product sold by chemists Geelong Victoria. price 1/6. Proprietor W G Hearne notes high quality with a blend of medical fruits and roots.
A refined wedding took place at St John’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday February 9 at 3:30 pm. Groom Mr G H Griffiths, eldest son of Mr T G Griffiths, married Margaret Ellen Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Thompson, with Rev W Floyd Shannon officiating. The bride wore ivory milk satin and embroidered tulle with orange blossom coronet, attended by bridesmaid Miss M Griffiths. The reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, and the couple departed for Perth on their honeymoon the next morning amid well wishers and a generous list of presents from friends and relatives.
The soothing remedy is valued for its pleasant taste and quick effect on coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough. It is said to be safe for babies and adults, containing no opium or harmful drugs, and widely sold through channels and stores.
A report claims Zam Hul Balm cured a young boy's burn after a hot stove accident. The remedy eased pain, promoted healing within days, and was praised by grateful relatives. Advertising copy touts Zam Rule Nal and a general medical beverage, WOFE'S SCHNAPPS.
The report notes ongoing stoppages at a battery and mill causing idle shale processing and postponed alluvial work. Parcellate plans at J Barrett's mine are being carted to Tier Hat battery for return, while dry-blowers near Numine Creek perform steadily as Wolfe’s Schnapps appears in references to supply notes.
A fragmented report outlines ambitious tracks at Wey and a concrete river course, with 1200 units speed goals and a 24 hour test. It notes air limits, earthworks, and trees cut, plus a potential public highway risk and a German autodom project to rival Britain.
The article discusses fascination with royal fashion and longest trains. It praises Queen Alexandra's style and contrasts gowns and trains, noting black satin gowns with long brocade trains and the spectacle of crowds at Buckingham Palace. It mentions photographers and public interest in royal dress, emphasizing elegance and pageantry.
Readers are urged to drink water wisely as a health tip appears in the Geraldton Express. The brief note emphasizes careful fluid intake for travelers and general well being, reflecting a period concern with bodily health and routine publication practice.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a fragmentary heading about The Cause of Charity and a garbled line mentioning individuals likely W Pridmore and Oe F Anderson. No coherent event or outcome is readable.
To correspondents pastoral notes and reports of meetings of parties bodies or ticket matches and other items of general interest all will be come.
Northern Frailways lists daily 6 a.m. departures from Geraldton to Perth with a Friday special mail at 4:45 p.m. A Casablanca group of services includes early and late trains to Cas, Walkaway, Northampton, and mixed trains on specific weekdays. Additional midnight and Friday evening services operate to Walkaway, with several limited runs on Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
A fragmented OCR page hints at early medieval contexts and 15th century quirks. It mentions Overhillings in Wistain, Saint Petersburg, Temple of Ypaamibal, leather production in the Culted Kingdom, and a Kansas City boy with a six year old school ending, all read in garbled form.
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