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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1911

Page

3

Civic reception at Mayor's Parlour for Geraldton visitors

Geraldton guests were welcomed in the Mayor's Parlour marking their first visit since the railway era. Cricket officials and local figures spoke of friendly ties, promising a future Meekatharra visit and a planned Christmas cricket week with coastal teams and associated events.

Geraldton Abele Geraldton Cricket Cayer Tale Carter Tespones Meckatharra Abwaye Wimipaaure Irlenda Mr. Gow Gorskhon Meeka Rock Gerai Trioelation Toraom Tehalf The Cricket Council Mannan A. Rose Aais Hefeat Seerie Monte Reat Carter Murchiaon Grintah Laumtter Maakine Fuller Mr. Goodistom Vic Wes Ckeiers Agate

Sandstone and Mebr atmanea play on Saturday

Fragmentary report notes a Saturday cricket or baseball style game between Sandstone and Mebr atmanea with unclear details about innings, players, and a dinner event at a hotel. The text is garbled, mentioning Ian Rovy and Ramdetone with references to Dentrituted, Wanda, Eva, and Jermy lomDeer in an abandoned context.

Ios Bay Wanda Eva Jermy

Tuesday's Game: Gerakiton, Murchison Clash

Historic clash at Gerakiton where Otto Kelly led the Joral men as Ne Mawel’s bowling delivered a nine-wicket haul, nine for 68, while Frank Kidd and Otto Kelly stood out with solid scores. Murchison’s early surge faltered under sharp bowling, leaving Gerakiton in command after a tense start.

Geraldton Murchison

Northampton Races Day Draws Big Attendance In Scorcher

The Northampton annual meeting drew a large crowd despite a forecast scorcher. Spectators crowded the course on Mr W Bainges property with 800 day-makers aboard excursion trains and over 1,000 at times. The day suffered from poor public catering and ticketing chaos, though officials and security maintained decorum. The District Handicap saw Sonny triumph after a close finish with Merry Boy and others, as spectators faced delays and crowding on departure.

Northampton W. Bainges Onkaparinga Eaton Land of Cansaan Moses Orty Norampton Todd Ward May Duthea W. Oxenham Mitchell Mira Cattatte Wbalit Burny Baturlay Geraktton Aave Crass Wtakr Drage Sonny Crippa Tanntone Filand Merry Boy Alwo Sudtidy Miles Honey Boy Blue Streak Flu Milpa Dirkdead Httstone

CARDIGAN WINS SPRINT IN HACK RACE AT NORTHAMPTON

In a rugged Norfolk turf day meeting, Cardigan ridden by Mills won the 1 furlong hack race by four lengths from Flash and Imin.sec. Bondsman, Hotshot and Miss Cardinser also featured as winners, with late drama and a judge's verdict upheld after a second race protest.

Rose Drage Cardigan Rom Flash Time Imin.tsec Northampton Secual Hanton Miss Cardinfer Lavere Hotshot D. Wiliams Bondsman Cane Sonny Ivy Awe Honey Boy Sonny Tine

Second Day At Contested Racing Carnival Ends In Injuries

The second day of the annual racing carnival featured twelve events at the back of Lucas' Hotel. A serious accident marred a race when Merry Boy trampled a jockey and impaled a piece of timber on his body. A veterinary team and an original expert in extraction aided the horse, and it may recover if no internal damage occurred. Rider Harry Vincort also suffered a bad shay. Tim Shea won the 130 Yards Handicap. Racing continues today at Eaton's Hotel with a foot actor event planned for Ireland's pub tomorrow.

Lucas Merry Boy Jack Couneror Mom Coumor Harry Vincort Firzaldton Tim Shea Eaton's Hotel Ireland

A Shilling Saved is a Shitting Gained Ad Proof

An old proverb with slight alteration. It can be verified by consulting F C Towler when you have job printing to do. Advert.

F.C. Towler

Incident at interstate fire surprises Victoria and Wellington

A blaze near the interstate caused injuries as occupants escaped in their night attire. Several were reported burned, with two men badly injured and needing urgent care. Fire crews worked through the night to control the flames as onlookers watched.

Wellington

South Australia tragedy claims two youths in river death

In Adelaide on Tuesday, 13 year old Lewis Parker and another boy aged 13 or 14 drowned in the river near a location locals call the death trap. The incident marks a fatality feared to involve a boy and a girl, with authorities noting the area as dangerous.

Adelaide Tuteday Lewis Parker Screens River

Fragmentary Telegrams Describe Tense Court Scene

Fragmented telegrams report a tense confrontation with Smart ancerinety and Harrin during police questioning. A crowd and witnesses in Lie Coart respond with silence as authorities attempt to restore order amid dramatic accusations and staged dramatic business.

Smart Harrin Luk Smart Murr Uline

Fanthe Railway Stakes under Stipendiary review Perth

The Stipendiary Stewards review Fanthe Railway Stakes ruling and confirm Mr Connolly’s jockey Clarke bona fides after race interruptions. Artesian’s win leads to a six months’ suspension for Cozi with further unsettled wagering and unsettled bets noted among people in the scene.

Thorina Perth Mr. Connolly Clarke

Fragmented notice outlines water and pump needs

The document discusses watering stock and requests pumps and Tubes for wells. It mentions a petition to Deputy President and a plan involving several local figures. The next meeting is scheduled, with aims to prevent campaigning and address water supply issues.

Ietilice Tama Minton Wotton Ube Swasan

Three Springs Christmas Fundraiser and School Notes

A long, rambling report from Three Springs details a December Christmas treat for local state school children funded by residents. Organisers Mr and Mrs A W Green oversee the event, with praise for Mrs George Wat for Santa’s presentation. Senator LysoL offers a brief thanks, while community leaders discuss future plans, funding needs, and building committee efforts for the town hall project in March.

Three Springs A. WV. Green George Wat Srmatar Lyneh Goucher Mr. Green Ant Colonel Hythe Ana Eben Fund Usis Oo Levin Charles Myolor Crogher Jurhs Wallis

Faulkner and Trumper Star in Australia South Africa Test

Sydney reports Australia facing South Africa with Faulkner making 4 half centuries and Trumper scoring 159. Early partnerships show Semel Carter Cotter and Zales among batters, while bowlers like Schwarz and Llewellyn yield key wickets. Final totals hint at a busy first and second innings with 130 total runs added across Sundries.

Sydney South Africa Semel E Carter Cotter Zales B Carter Faulker Aratromy Nurse Kolioway BB Stracker Armatrype We Lewellyn Armstrong Snooke Whitty ‘Sinclair Pappot Scwarr H Whitty Pearse Ariat Pogis Australia Prumper Faulkner Sberwell Schwarz Li Bill Schwarz Gers Sherwell Llewellyn Whitty Dc Sundries

Murder of Ethel Harris Inquest Continues In Court

The inquest on the death of Ethel Harris resumed yesterday with witness Roberts recounting details of clothing and furniture seen at a scene on Cowl Street. The testimony grew tangled as he described the middle of the night and later contradicted prior statements, while questions from Smart pressed the witness about his daughter and other names. Harris appeared nervous as the exchange moved to a Wellington Street sighting.

Teubel Harris Fanges Smart Sherply Roberts Rimecit Aml Sabi Iola Harris Start Wilson Smart Fether Hee Adelaih Harris Wellington Street

Mining Accidents at Kalgoorlie Force Heavy Crippled Workers

Reports from Kalgoorlie describe a mining accident at 1100 feet level of the Gok don Horscatloe shaft. Miners Gorge Bar tow Timothy Murphy and Samuel Bosantwick suffered severe injuries including amputation and fatal collapse after rock fell from a staging. Murphy and others were rescued or treated amid chaotic conditions. An related incident mentions Henry Ques and Kilish Liston Lancanary among workers. Italian and Austrian labourers reportedly clashed with guards. Police and military observers were deployed. crews planned to resume after a briefing as water supplies and operations were disrupted.

Kalgoorlie Gorge Bartow Timothy Murphy Samuel Bosantwick Gokdon Horscatloe Phe Barlow Fez Murphy

Produce Sale at Perth Morning sale report

Pert Produce Sales Perth reports a morning sale with wheat lots passing in at 3 shillings 5 pence and overall receipts noted as £4 0s 0d.

Perth

Troubles of Married Women and the Bile Beans Cure

A testimonial from Mrs. Shannon of Sydney recounts relief from indigestion and stomach pains after using Bile Beans. She details improved digestion, energy, and general health, noting headaches, biliousness, and abdominal discomfort faded as she continued the treatment.

Fr. Shannon Anmonale Sydney Resian

Robur Calendars For Grocers Limited Supplies

A brief notice explains Robur calendars are limited to grocers who supply Robur tee customers. Customers should ask their grocer before they run out, as the calendars are being kept back from general distribution.

Fire at Doncarra destroys store and homes

A blaze at Doncarra near Greenaugh on Monday engulfed Moore and Co's store and adjacent dwelling, destroying a shed and several outbuildings. Sparks from cartridges and dynamite caused explosions as fire fighters battled for hours, preventing spread to nearby properties. Major owners reportedly insured, and authorities traced the incident to an as yet undetermined cause with railway officials coordinating reports.

Cartridans Erysone Pue Lye Stanner M&hamt Tawi Moore Perth

Yuba Association Opens December Meeting

The Yuba and Ajana Farmers' Association held its winter meeting on December 18 with Mr Mann in the chair. After discussion Turner moved to have the secretary answer letters from Messrs Nuinon Carson and Drew and pressed them to push the railway. A proposal was made to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture requesting a well at Yiav per Creek on the Yuba-pyud path.

Yuba and Ajana

Market Report MpHS Week Ending Saturday 21th

Mackenzie reports a weekly market summary with notes on fresh produce, livestock and prices. The fragment lists carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, beans, spuds, poultry, fowl, turkey and ducks with varying prices and quantities for Wednesday through Saturday sales.

Mackenzie Diceurheer Muuiry Wedapalay Cacuuitiers Duckie iWin Romarites Pial Arnieins Tugs Vabbage Hietter Jeraue Ascaese Turkey Gubllers

No. 1-3 Basket Conte Reshapes Chelor Matchups

A fragmented OCR item notes teams and players in a nearby basketball contest. It references Chelor, mended teeth, and an outer girl while mentioning Japanese tea and quality products. The passage is garbled but centers on a local gym scene and a game-related context.

Perse Wankel Sindee Superier Pavey

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