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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
3
A rooted fear grips employers as the Workrest Compensation Act extends liability to all employers of labor including nurses and wharf workers. The piece notes potential claims up to 100 and highlights a suggested immunity route via Messrs HOS Mackenzie and Co. Geraldton agents for Guardianssurance Company.
Miss Exminie Darlot daughter of the late H S Darlot and Mrs G T Williams of Mount Street Perth married Mr Ken Irving youngest son of Professor Irving of Melbourne. The ceremony at the Anglican Cathedral with Bishop of Perth officiating. Reception at Esplanade Hotel. The couple plan to settle in England embarking in March.
The Turf Melbourne lists latest betting odds for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup. Mala, dacity opens at 8 to 1. Buri, Bellavo 16 to 1. Almlase 5 to 1. Pisstre 7 to 1. Calonia 2 to 1. Ramos 10 to 1. Uxbridge 12 to 1. Flavia 14 to 1. Cader 16 to 1. Wollowre 16 to 1. Wolfe's Sgnapps promotes a medicinal beverage with a penny-saver slogan.
Harold Thompson was acquitted of the murder of Arthur Trotter at Fitzroy after a lengthy trial. The public showed great interest and the jury returned a not guilty verdict amid loud cheering outside the court as Thompson was discharged.
A report to the federal authorities by Commander Brewis covers coastal lighting provisions. It lists inland and remote lighting points including Carnarvon King Point Roebuck Bay and mentions unwatched automatic lights. Recommendations name Hunt Hill Hedland Nor Tale Pepuch Island and other stations.
A list of results from Trinity College shows students at Presentation College Geraldton achieving top marks across Advanced Senior, Intermediate, and Junior divisions. Notable names include Cecelly Goldberg, Florence Meadowcroft, Kathleen Sander, Imelda Shea, Janes Boy, and Nora McGuiness with marks ranging from 75 to 100.
Dire. M. Hutchings of Meret and St Wootecray in Victoria recounts severe illness last September with a red rash and intense itching. After trialing various remedies, Cuticura Ointment along with Cuticura Pilla Soap and Yop provided immediate relief and a complete cure with no recurrence.
Itching scaly scalps with loss of hair. Shampoos with Culurea Soap and Culicura Ointment prevent. No other articles serve as well to ease itch and irritation. They remove dandruff crusts and scales, stop dry thinning hair, and promote growth. Special directions for women’s hair provided with every package. Culurea Soap and Ointment sold worldwide. Free samples offered with a 32-page booklet from XK Towns & Co Sydney NB.
Mrs Drummond a leading suffragette expresses high glee at a neat outrage and says she advocates every sort of militancy short of taking up arms.
Mrs Pankhurst tells a London gathering that women blew up the Chancellor’s house to alert him. She accepts responsibility and warns she would hunger strike if arrested, adding that many others would take her place.
The report notes suffragettes in London turning down a teahouse in the Royal Botanical Gardens with two arrests. Madero is deposed in Mexico and exiled to Europe. In Portsmouth an official of the Royal Naval Dockyard is allegedly offered a bribe to reveal naval codes. A Tokyo blaze devastates the capital, destroying hundreds of buildings and leaving 15,000 residents homeless.
The Antarctic Committees Furth Rowiloneted with the lord's Mayor's Fund in London on February 20, raising £30,001. The King gave £200, the Queen £100, and Queen Alexander £100 to the Mansion House Fund. Curzon estimates £30,000 needed to pay off the Terra Nevadent.
Major Bethwue, Director General of the Territorial Forces, warns the force is uneat in fact, will not gain public confidence until the establishment shortfall of 50,000 men is compensated.
Mylius, convicted in Jamdon of libel on King George, arrived in America and faced deportation under the Immigration Act. Before judge he appealed and was released. Mylius’s act was a jab at English aristocracy and monarchy.
The Commercials face Railways in a cricket match tomorrow at Recrestiva-fuserve Wickers. Captains Holmes and Wiwen lead a squad including Gibson McArthur Wight Kiet Carwardine and Alten. Players are requested to arrive punctually on the ground.
Mrs B Bevege of Waterloo Sydney reports her brother Arthur cured a long lasting skin eruption by Zam-Huk balm after years of medical treatment. She says the product eased irritation halted spread and restored his skin. The ad promotes Zam-Huk for sunburn insect bites rashes pimples ulcers and other skin injuries with a strong endorsement.
Residents discuss a new coal bore near Mingenew with skepticism over permissions while locals eye a potential eighty foot well to save labour. The area prepares unofficial matches Mingemew v Teawin and a later trip to Geraldton Mantyconooka, as Wheat yields rise in nearby districts and mining interest grows with Northampton prospecting.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to a pur oot epirit distilled for Bussem com Seearsten, with unclear context and missing details.
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