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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
3
Miss Matvena Pettit of York WA suffered agonies with neuralgia and anemia, face swollen and colorless. Dr Williams Pink Pills relieved headaches neuralgia and restored color. She reports marked health improvement and recommends the medicine.
Peter Bowling is re-elected President of the Northern Coal Miners Federation by a large majority of 3159 votes. The report also notes various local developments including squatters, homestead plans, and a busy weather and civic scene in Geraldton and surrounding districts.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a benefit concerning water called Ss Echnates. The line urges every house to keep it, indicating a communal preservation or provision related to a water source or system.
The Palace Gardens program features strong visuals including a realistic motor boat scene and a dramatic Way of the Cross. Audiences cheer Leix’s entertainment while a light comedy about a man from the blocks provides a bustling, varied bill at the theater.
Imports and exports figures for Cerabtion port during Doeelier Sheopevin period are shown, detailing overseas entries and totals. The Geraldton Express notes circulation and subscription info, while an advertisement for Wolfe’s stimulant appears among the text.
A garbled Perth district page recalls piano deration, kite lifting attempts, shoplifting jokes, and local residents. It notes Charlie Tarper’s travel, Dearling and Ye joining brothers in Broome, and Syd Best moving to Midland with witty commentary on theatres, councils, and pubs. Wolfe's Schnapps closes the lively item.
Telegrams report Newcastle coal miners active as three steamers unloaded. Wharf Labourers' Union faced disagreement over cargo transfers from the steamer Footinga to Paleroo after Japan coal shipment. Workers carried cargo by day labor.
Mr Hughes spoke at meetings on the South Coast where miners opposed him. At a Fial Figree gathering hostility grew as two men raised stones. The miners organized a demonstration, marching to Bulli led by a band, waving red banners and wearing red rosettes. Hughes, denied a hearing, departed by motor car.
Me. Filler, Minister for Home Affairs, intends advertising across the Empire for designs of the Federal Capital as soon as surveys of the proposed city are ready. This will be in about three years’ time.
A Pratt Whitney contract to equip a Lithgow small arms factory led to a representative of the firm acting as advisory engineer during construction. Mr Prot Rateliffs Wes arrived by the Victory act for the factory’s defence program, with aims to have the plant ready by year’s end.
In Parth on Friday the population shift shows wine arrivals and departures affecting gender totals. The record notes 8 males and 17 females in the net influx, with overall counts around 23,417.
A flood of misread notes describes the Gerakiteg Municipal Count meeting. The May permit from Vrrecnial faced rejection by the town clerk, then revised after discussions with Mr Swit and others, leading to a renewed permission for Ploews tee he Lad hk HNNhybe.
Fragmentary Perth report details a burglary at Aindwick's chemist shop with missing items. Kalgoorlie notes a mining incident at Tranboe mine where miner Kemp was swept by sand and buried. rescue delayed, one body recovered later. Married a year ago, he leaves a widow and a child.
At Yalgoo police court a case heard a controversial exchange as an ex minister and a trackblower clashed over alleged perversion of the truth. Verdict recorded as seven days or ten days with a tense scene, and a friend intervened to calm matters.
Melbourne matches concluded with Victoria defeating Tasmania by eight runs. Scorers show Victoria’s bowlers and batters in a tight contest as names like Crawford, O’Connor, Matthews, and Saunders appear among scattered scores.
In the two months since the coal strike began the harbor revenue fell by about £3,000, marking a tangible impact on imports and port earnings. The disruption, tied to reduced coal shipments, reflects broader economic strain for the harbor authorities and related industries.
A fragmented Municipal Committee debate shows the Mayor using discretion against committee decrees. The council pushed speedier actions, approving well repairs at Hit Point and a potential quarry. The Water Committee has shifted to day labor for several tasks, prompting calls for revision of certain decisions.
Melbourne reports that Captain Perrott of the Marcet Turceane, a French brigantine, was swept overboard during a colossal sea and saved only by waves breaking over the ship. The third officer was also washed away but regained the vessel. The Turenne had previously endured a mysterious attack at sea.
Winter conditions favored rifle shooting as visitors from Crowther Moonyounaka and MM. Evin attended. Mr. WV Sewell opened the range and Dre ines fired the first shot. A shoot-off among Sid Eves WJ Collison and MM Mackett was postponed. The event featured fresh target materials and praise for the range from club officers.
South Australia report details a bold break in at the St Peters town clerk’s office in Adelaide. Robbers blew open the safe, door hinges were torn off, and a portion of the wall damaged. evidence suggests a substantial sum may have been taken.
Fragmentary ad or health notice extols Zar-Fuk and Zam-Hok salves for chaps chilblains cold sores chafings and other skin troubles in frosty conditions. Mentions William Bacynt of Verner street Goulbin NOSAW and prices per pot or 36 for family use.
Cricket notes list Geraldton College players Gibbings Barker Heston Kelly Stokes Piper Crit Kidd Emergencies Campbell Brode and Railways squad with Kelly captain. Other match to be played at Recreation Ground between cantiles and Wootacatras.
In a Perth incident Frida Stetla Finer aged about unknown was rescued from the river near Willumafinste wharf. A boy named Teebert Schoficht was pushed from a jetty and went under before Nora Caporn aged 12 leapt in to help, collapsing during the effort.
Premier Moore in Perth contemplates the scope and personnel of the Royal Commission while Wolfe’s Schnapps claims the largest sale of any single brand of spirits in Australia.
Isitors to Perth will be unable to purchase copies at the Express outlet in Mr. Albert's News Agency located in Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, with the shop opposite the Railway Station. Information comes from Mr. Tatterson at the G.P.O. Bookstall.
A fragmentary line praises Wolfe's Schnapps as unmatched, noting vigorous influence on the water and the brand's rising reputation among consumers and merchants. The terse passage hints at strong brand esteem and market presence without detailing events or dates.
A compact advertisement noting thrift with the proverb about saving money and urging readers to consult F. C. Towler for work printing. The line emphasizes cost efficiency and reliability in printing services.
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