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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
3
Reports from Weimar and Munich detail a violent civil conflict with killings of Kurt Bisser the premier and other ministers. Amid the turmoil, Belfast strike ends and 20,000 shipyard workers resume work as finance talks and unemployment issues dominate headlines.
Telegrams from Melbourne report pneumonic influenza as a feared illness. The message notes a growing comparison of cases yesterday and today against the prior weekend, signaling heightened concern and widespread transmission.
During the week 15 fresh pneumonic influenza cases were reported to the Board of Health in Sydney. Two more patients died, raising the total deaths for the state and place as the outbreak continues, though the death rate remains comparatively low.
Kalgoorlie February 23 A report says sixteen miners at the Associated Northern Company's Victoria mine at Ora Damds have ceased work over a proposed pay cut. The company allegedly offered a rate from a higher fee to two shillings threepence per foot for boring, which the men refused.
Perth reports no definite arrangements exist for resuming the Trans Australian train service. Officials say traffic resumption is highly doubtful amid unclear timetable plans and ongoing coordination issues with agencies in Western Australia and Australia.
Wirth's World Renowned Circus visits Geraldton with shows on the 7th of March. Crowded performances have attracted local audiences in Perth and nearby.
Mr A Hfe ar en a mainly kerae Hone dance closes as the Gegue President chairs a district council session review. Mr J O Witlcock M L A previews past Parliament. Panton criticises a permanent scheme for industry and warns against state employee overreach. He cites soldiers’ fair treatment and notes ballot issues abroad. Later rows include local market prices and a cable about Goanee W Tetlow in an Australian hospital.
Report from Somis notes a sudden mine closure affecting small mining operations and most tradespeople. Officials blame unsettled conditions from the Peace Conference and expect further news within a month about the cause and possible resumption. Heat records feature in daily reports with temperatures near 110 degrees in shade.
From Our Correspondent Mr Charles Sheldon sustained a serious gun accident while out kangaroo spotting about four miles from town. He was aided by Mr P Rinaldi who fired a shot to locate him and he was later driven to Geraldton hospital. Wife and mother remain in South-West. Details scarce. likely cause involves the gun pulling through while dragging a gum. Twin brother safe after recent illness. Local rabbit issues prompt higher troughs as summer heat threatens wildlife. Pine poles loaded for railway line from Boolardy to Yalgoo then to Murgoo Boolardy area. Postal Department connects Yalgoo via telephone line. Mr T A Beaton of Thundelarra married Miss Stubbs.
Weights published for the Victoria District Turf Club meeting on Saturday March 1. Entries include SLENFIELD FLUTTER at 11.6 for 6 furlongs, MACE RACE with Lady Ruth at 4.2, and FIRST CLASS HACK RACE with Arwin Park at 11.4, among numerous other weights for horses across five races and related runners.
A historic overview of lifting magnets and cranes used in metal salvage and steelworks. It describes magnet types, such as round and rectangular forms, their weights from 4,800 pounds to 20,000 pounds, and operations at shipyards in Yokohama. It notes rapid handling of scrap, ingots, billets, and large loads with minimal ground assistance.
Market reports from Miamare Dalgety and Co show fat cattle ranging from £10 to £29 6d with best bulls and cows at top end. Sheep quotations list wethers and ewes in the high teens to the twenties, with various grades from good to fair, and poultry and other Livestock items noted in the same session.
Auction notes detail prop and iron ware lots from Tun fon with scant Australian offerings. Prices range from 4s to 8s 3d for various items and cranes, with forward tips on demand and values over the next few days. The report cites carpet, timber, and general merchandise activity, plus mention of track goods and a few buyers at venues.
Mullewa reports the death of Mrs Emily O'Donnell at age 57 after a prolonged illness. She leaves ten children. funeral held Tuesday with Rev. Tawes officiating and a Catholic burial at Mallows. In other news, a successful sheep sale yielded wethers around 11s 0d and ewes to 9s 0d, cull prices at 5s 1d. Constable O'Connor returns from leave. date is February 19.
A fragmentary item notes over £12000 remains unclaimed in the State Savings Bank coffers. A Koombang passenger from the 1912 North West gale tale had a substantial credit, and relatives pressed claims after the unclaimed money list was published. An auction at Dongarra draws attention to a drama around this important auction.
Fragmentary text shows garbled quote SQUIRT The King of Drinks and references to cars and attention. Police or editors likely flagged misread lines with no coherent event or names.
Fragmented OCR notes reference English models by Fynire and Longsonglondon with prices £85 £90 and £40 for items described as kurtey Orgena and instra meat. Mentions Snells music warehouse and a Palace address with vague references to applications and guarantees amid a list of stray terms and numbers.
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