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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
4
In a period account a woman describes extreme bloodlessness with sleepless nights and headaches. Neuralgia and exhaustion improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills, with sleep returning and appetite and strength recovering after several boxes.
Telegrams report Mexico under President Madero facing rebel pressure with calls to resign and provisional leadership amid near surrender. In Montenegro, General Martinovitch’s column attacks Bardanjak as five thousand Montenegrins die in Sighting region fighting while wires are cut for Turkish fences. London and New York dispatches note Shackleton plans another expedition and rescue funds reaching £8000 for Captain Seal’s dependents as a dynamite blast occurs.
A prospectus outlines 2000 shares offered to UK people with share payments of one shilling on application and sixpence on allotment. Sixpence per share balances due, with portions paid as deposits. Two thousand two hundred shares issued to the vendor as full payment. £125 cash settled. Directors named to be appointed. National Bank of Geraldton WA listed as bankers. secretary pro tem D J McQuaran.
A disjointed item notes Sylvia Pankhurst being sentenced to two months in prison with hard labor after release by a friend. It mentions two halepins found, a fine paid by a friend, and possible prior liberty. Separate hurricane reports describe Tonga brown coco plantations damaged, with the American schooner Borealis destroyed near Nu kailofa. crew saved.
A snapshot of maritime and political tidbits from Feb reports: the steamer Canady oak sightings near the North forward lighthouse, the John Douglas returning from the Dancing Wave search, a strike deputation urging Hatton’s release, and Melbour ne and Hobart dispatches on politics, health ads, and Mt Lyell relief.
Perth reports a burial at Mountain Queen mine after a 20 fall of earth. A 20 year old named Giuseppe Bofosed is interred. Albod Mitchell, recently extradited from London, is committed for trial on two charges of conspiracy and fraudulent bankruptcy. Hail was allowed.
Perth February 20 reports Fremantle resident Me Wee T Green died yesterday from a lingering illness. In Rast Pingelly James Milew Sherlor, an employee of Mr. Ia Nalder, was found dead near his house with a bottle previously containing poison nearby. Indignant women demanded action as the event linked to an assault case. Prosecutions await decision.
The Mullewa Roads Board held its ordinary monthly meeting on February 3 1913 with President Warren and directors present. Discussions covered road declarations from Mullewa to Woodradden, access to holdings via Salford property, appeals against rates, reopening roads near location 5093, and proposed reserve 1849. The board debated tax, water supply issues at the public well, and plans for a ward system effective July 1 1914. Minutes confirm prior actions, and an annual revision court date was set for March 7 with two sessions.
The Old Health Board approved and endorsed the wikditor known as Mr Thompson. The Chairman signed off the document and ordered its dispatch to the Public Health Department.
Thomas Provost was charged in Narrogin Police Court for breach of the Bush Fires Act. Provost pleaded guilty and was fined £1 with 12s costs after a fire incident in October or April period. Constable Crowe noted Clause 7 requiring notice to landowners and a three-man crew to prevent spread. penalties up to £50.
The body of Thomas Murphy aged about forty four was brought into Northampton from the Baddeta mine and lodged at Woodcock's Commercial Hotel awaiting an inquest. Deceased went down the engine shaft to adjust a pump and likely was overcome by steam and fell into five feet of water at the shaft bottom. After over an hour underground a man was sent to fetch him and found him in the water. The inquest was adjourned for eight days.
A local notice describes W Zimpel offering Venetian Blinds and related window treatments for indoor and outdoor use. The advert highlights various styles including lace inset and medallion centers with options for fitting or sending an expert to install and provide estimates.
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