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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
4
A patient in Wicklow Ireland describes years of skin eruptions and agony. After two doctors failed, Cuticura treatment led to a chin without sores in two months. The testimonial mentions Mrs Barney of Mergaistown Dunlavin Wicklow and urges sending for a free Cuticura Book on Treatment of Skin Diseases.
A 1887 Commission examined agriculture in Western Australia with testimony from J S Maley a versatile farmer who urged mixed farming arguing wheat alone would ruin farming. Crippled by high wages and limited knowledge he warned against overreliance on single crops while local witnesses noted pigs ducks and turkeys clashing with Polaustina poultry claims. The chair routinely offered benign commentary as testimonies highlighted evolving farm practices and economic pressures.
Society papers claim that the Countess of Thulloy wife of the Governor General is rich agreeable and enjoys good humor. The New Tea era is urged to reveal more about her conversational prowess and public role.
Amid claims of vast orders Frootoids are praised for curing indigestion constipation and biliousness. Advertised benefits include improved liver function appetite and digestion with a weekly bedtime dose and a price of 1 shilling 6 pence. Sold by W G Hearne chemist or medicine vendors.
Special articles showcase speech on the role of women at Gav ernment Monse and a vivid interview with a countess. Other features include a detailed critique of Melbourne Gallery tours and a promising scholarship for Australian and New Zealand art students. Additional nature talks, hairdressing guides, new cookery notes, and varied features round out The New Sea section.
A garbled note names grease and taste ideas, mentioning a peculiar tea flavor and complaints about its popularity. Public interest rises as locals react to the odd description and seek clarification from vendors.
A Northampton Local Court hearing recorded a suit by William Jipper seeking £48 1s 10d damages against T. Wirren BJ Sims and M Callaghan for stock-caused damage to his property. The case discussed enclosure failures, hay, crop losses, and cattle trespass with witnesses noting wall breaches, a wire fence, and actions around January.
Readers in Perth could buy copies of the EXPRESS at Albert's News Agency in Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets and opposite the Railway Station Also from Mr Patterson at P O Bookstall.
A personal recollection spans over six decades about keeping a Cherry Pectoral widely in the home. The speaker cites their father’s frequent claim that the medicine saved their life during childhood.
A reader letter criticizes the paper for publishing what is described as literary and political content. The writer queries the value of "Pair Play" and ridicules the paper's stance on police coverage while defending the paper's editorial choices. The letter questions the paper’s authority and tone.
The Northampton trespass case on Saturday exposed Judge Raymond Gee’s quick conclusions and forays into odd pretrial arrangements. Plaintiffs’ lawyer expected expert input while opposing counsel warned against biased rulings as witnesses described the courtroom exchanges and cautioned about public perceived fairness.
The document portrays a court scene with remarks by Mr Cleo and Mr Mills, discussing acts under the Lands Act and disputed tenements. It notes deception warnings, witness reactions, and advice from a judge figure, urging clarity and evidence, dated Northampton February 21.
Mr Mackenzie secretary of the Vic tora District Tutt Club proposes a combined racing scheme to move meetings from Perth to midland routes. The plan limits movement to a corridor from Gingin to Geraldton, costing about 210 pounds for two horses from Perth with a return ticket for every third horse. Details spell out divisions and expected prize influences, with clubs to meet and allocate shares before approaching horse owners for entries.
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