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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
2
A historical notice presents racing stakes and purses for the North Murchison Racing Club. It lists Triad Stakes with ten pounds and various long-distance events, including Flying Handicap and Forward Undice, with multiple purses and conditions. The document also records names of officials and land notices related to cultivation and property.
Readable entry outlines St Patrick's Day sports at Walkaway with handicap races and prize sums. Event lists include 120 yard and 180 yard heats, entries due by March 6, and note of last two years performances. Also mentions Jones as Hon. Bee and a company meeting set for March 2 with attendance reminders and paying dues for voting rights.
Messra Dalgety and Co shipping agents record movements of their learners. Gnegon departs Geralling for Fremantle run around Wedntwins March 10. Patoo leaves Fremantle for Gre Aldton North West par is Java and Sinenyre on Sunday March 11. Also notes a well known fruit confectionery and tea room business. Apply Bra B Barrow apposite Post Office Gee alton.
Holy Communion at 7:00 and 9:00 AM. Morning Prayer at 11:00 AM. Evening Devotions at 8:00 PM. Mass at 7:90 AM and 2 PM. Children’s Address and Sermon. Confusing notes mention various names and times. sermon titled Religions of the Warn.
The article surveys juries and magistrates in West Australia, noting instances of leniency and severe punishment. It cites cases of acquittals after shootings of a woman, long terms for drunken first offenses, and a five year sentence for a woman in a Draconian case. It argues for jury punishment role and closer magistrate review. It also discusses immigration health checks and public health concerns about consumptives and tuberculosis. The piece critiques policy on offenders, judges, and officials.
A fragmented Victorian era prospectus outlines capital details, paid up funds, and names of directors and officers. It notes advantages of appointment, audited accounts, and court oversight, with references to estate values and VAT. The document lists officers in roles such as chairman secretary and treasurer and mentions the company versus executors and administrators.
A detailed report from the Agricultural Bank outlines the challenges of wheat settlement and suggests criteria for support. It notes the need for careful credit allocation, warns against overextension, and emphasizes sustained aid tied to individual settler progress.
Ty reports that Mr H Brown alleged a recently arrived immigrant suffered at Perth Hospital. The item records a perplexing claim about conditions at the hospital and the involvement of local residents in the dispute.
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