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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

4

Concerns Over Midland Railway and Local Affairs in Geraldton

The speech outlines the cost to straighten curves and raise levels on the Cur line, with £210,000 proposed. It discusses broader regional issues, a proposed tramway connection, and political disputes over conscription and parliamentary voting. The speaker boasts of securing a circuit court and a forthcoming Day Dawn murder case, and notes community projects including the water supply and ground improvements for a fire brigades’ demonstration.

Gerardios Keenan Mda Midland Railway Conchit Lig Wadnesday Express Willch Tenimsisteret Jn Ry Tard Tis eMarta Uss Menwis J. T. Smith Gardner Mr. Jose J. G. Sth Gardner Wall New Zealand J. G. Smith

Dominican Convert Triumphs in Local Examinations

The December examination results are in showing strong performance by Senior division May Corrett Lily Lawney Millie Pollock and others with high honors. Junior division Nora Nairn Vera Adams Blew Jones Mars Avagh Minnie Linthorne Louia Driscoll Tessie Witagerald excelled. Lily Lanyon earns fourth top score this year and dux medal for the college.

Ham May Cor.ett Lily Lawney Millie Pollock Nora Nairn Vera Adams Blew Jones Marsavatagh Minnie Linthorne Mixx Louia Driscoll Maxter Tessie Witagerald Miex Lily Lanyon Adelaide University T.C.L

Wool Sales Open With 17464 Bales At Dalgety

London January 4 Dalgety and Co report the opening wool sale of the year showed 17464 bales available including Falkland Islands and Punta Arenas lots. Buyers from the United States attended. Merinos and greasy wools showed variable demand with prices generally firmer on good types while faulty Merinos eased. The market appeared steadier midweek with better demand and prices for good vomiting Merits and greasy crossbreds, despite financial conditions.

Mowers Dalgety and Co., Ltd Dais London Falkland Punta Arenas United States Ube Kroaten Hliyers

Geraldton Roads Board Holds Monthly Meeting Action at Revision Court

Geraldton Roads Board met in Geraldton with W McK Grant chairing and members Saunders Goukd and secretary Kidd present. The annual Revision Court was held, electors list revised, and electoral roll prepared under the Roux Act 1902. Accounts totalling £5 14 6 were approved. T A Kidgen elected returning officer for annual elections. Lynch resignation noted with regret. Public Works notified grants of £10 for Greenoot roads and £104 for Towel Crnellier station to be made available in April. further discussion planned at next meeting.

Geraldton W. McK. Grant W. Saunders Jobin Goukd Jamey C. Kidd Anil Wats T. A. Kidgen Was. Lynch Public Works Department Greenoet

Drift area at mouth of Greenough River area extent area water section 3

The board declares the Sa u drift area at the mouth of the Greenough River extensive and suitable for water use. It resolves to open the area for selection while retaining part of the Walyah Wall for watering, camping, and travellers. It records multiple requests and approvals from officials and departments regarding roads, gates, and road surveys.

Greenough Lard Delft Walyale Rockitea Hue Iitown Walyah Wall Frais Sane Humburwr Mowayoonooka National Hank W. Beeson Uke F Gould Toe Rlewerve Meloxing Sarah Clarkson N.W

Australian Bowler Leads In Fourth Ashes Test

The Fourth Test saw Australia struggle on a good pitch while England faltered under Saunders and Noble's bowling. Noble stood out for Australia, with Hobbs and Wagtanl's hopes dashed by sharp Australia fielding and early wickets. Rain influenced the contest, tilting the match in favor of the home team as England pressed but failed to seize the initiative.

Masbes Mistrada Ned Warner Gottine Kuigaron Ubeghine Fayireet England Saunders Noble Australia Hobbs Wagtanl Akipper Isrenss Fimghamd Toal Stratians Sydney

Australia Narrowly Triumphs In Grim Test Fight

Melbourne February 12 Australia avoided a collapse from 77 for five and, through Ransford’s crisp batting and Armstrong’s steady resistance, saved the match. England’s bowlers faltered at a critical moment as Australia chased 495, with Ransford and Little Carter shining. Captain Jones and Trevor praised the young batsman and projected top form for the season.

Australla Armstrong Ransford Australia Belding Justyas Adelaide England Hayward Jackson Fry A. C. Jones Trevor Trumper Big Armstrong Little Carter Hutchings Carter Englam Rmaveries Vallet Australia Ustralia Meliouros Tartacker Wallace Wrawid Ransleed Jones Len Nuver Wovar Braun Draund Ringlat South Melbourne Melhourne

Charity appeals for Henry Desmond of Geraldton

Friends of Henry Desmond request donations to fund eye surgery in Perth. Desmond has a large family, is nearly blind, and has no means to travel for treatment. Contributions sent through the column will be acknowledged.

Torres Zellus Otto Glennie Eerie Hearne Hearnes Victoria Henry Desmond Geraldton Desmond Perth

By-Laws of Journalism and Style Briefs

A compact guide urging brevity and precision in writing. It emphasizes plunging into the subject, avoiding prefaces, drafting pointed sentences, and condensing ideas to their quintessence. It warns against verbose digression and loose wording.

Correspondents Note on Writing Names and Events

A rustic guide urging correspondents to clearly spell names and vary spelling errors caused by foggy ink. It lists topics of general interest including agricultural notes mining news public and social events marriages and deaths meetings of public bodies and cricket matches.

Geraldton to Perth and connections train schedule

A fragment lists daily Geraldton to Perth departures at 6 a.m. with a Friday special 8 p.m. service, mixed train Fridays 7.45 a.m., and Tuesday midnight. Geraldton to Cue and Walkaway routes show varied times. Northampton service operates Mondays and Wednesdays at 0 m., Fridays at 2:90 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Geraldton Perth Moi Iran Cue Northampton

Merry Mark Twain at Seventy One, a Portrait in Disarray

Fragmentary OCR captures a chaotic, humorous reminiscence of Mark Twain at seventy one. The piece blends memory with satire, referencing Twain’s attire, public persona, and reflections on fame amid a vivid stream of quoted lines and vivid imagery.

Merry Mark Twain

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