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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
3
From Geraldton a chaotic update covers the Charon voyage with health checks aboard and fears of sickness, the Queen Anne wreck aftermath, shark catches near the jetty, a boy injured in a fall at a family gathering, and local officials reassigning acts while ministers absent. It notes wheat applications, licensing, and upcoming Freemasons meeting as community news.
A letter from J. Bryce Acting Secretary discusses the Lumpers' Kaien, criticizing shipping firms and stressing that the union would not entertain unsupported offers. The writer condemns misrepresentation, urges fair treatment, and resignations among ordinary members, urging space to expose the alleged misdeeds. The correspondence questions corporate motives and calls for principled action.
The report outlines urgent calls in Geraldton for a safe water supply. Ministers and officials including Mr Deoley and Mr Tooke discuss the Waller Scheme, river works, and alternative sites. Upcoming visits aim to inspect sites and push immediate action to avert a public water shortage.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe redstead style terms Ver stlun and stylum Medstead with artistic appeal. It mentions W Zimple on Fay street stocking items and importing direct Hom Birmingham, suggesting a furniture shop advert from a historical period.
An unclear text discusses billiards technique and cue ball actions, mentioning pocket play, cushion contact, and top deck running. It references players, cue actions, and positions but the prose is garbled with many misread words and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Cablegrams from home and abroad describe a clash near Beira with Tony Mouriah and Mighrone aboard a French cruiser. The report notes wounded aboard the Eyeneh cruiser Suchiguda and mentions orders from Japan regarding Agadir and West Momo developments.
Irregular fragments describe billiards near LISDREM with terms like past, CXPCLLENG, S511. The text references Lanntruyy, LSAHM, and a Bea Weuce item, implying a local sports or club note with unclear context and several garbled names.
Australasian seagy win with 1 goal and 2 fring, est Tees rie.
Fragmented OCR item reports a Sunday sports recap with match results and a legal notice. Names like Patrick Mucray and Syd ney appear amid garbled lines, alongside references to Justice Cohen and a Supreme Court matter.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Melbourne Sunday event noting the death of an individual named Hatton and references various names and places, with unclear details due to the damaged page. The readable bits indicate a fatal incident and scattered mentions of people and locations.
Nominations and entries close January 12 1913 with weights to be declared January 20. Racing events include L Trial Stakes a 1 sov handicap about 6 furlongs January Flying handicap of 15 sovs about 6 furlongs and 3 farmers Plate a sack handicap of 200 sovs. Penalties and amateur riders apply. Secretary Steve Haddy urges compliance with rules and tax assessment provisions.
In Melbourne reports on defense ministers and officials from the ministerial staff, unclear inspection outcomes described. The visit yielded mixed signals with limited decisive results, and further steps anticipated to address ongoing issues.
An upcoming conference planned for next March in Mefabarue will discuss educational policy, political matters, and economic development. The event aims to produce a representative plan addressing education, governance and commerce, with a focus on practical reforms and regional cooperation.
The Perth event drew immense crowds as competitors raced for top placements. Wilkinson led a 14 start, with Coupland and Imin hot on his heels. Phyllis Meredith and Geraldine finished notably, while Scheyser posted the fastest tie among four Gre ladies.
An official government notice announces a wartime loan with details about interest, repayment terms, and the ongoing drive to raise funds. The document references the council and operates under wartime finance rules, outlining payment obligations and timeframes for subscribers.
Olympia Pictures presents a fine programme featuring two star items Cary Biekens and aunt Lamt in Theorier ima Sens. Verdis porbraysd avis lS, Barat the ebuneade, and a dramatic sequence with a girl and her daughter drive, a ferocious moment, and an elephant in a climactic scene. The program, under A Nash's direction, includes a long variety of charm and suspenseful details surrounding Udio Dapligtessin and The pepramne.
A theatrical program at King's Hall promises a colorful living panorama titled RAIS 15 at Hiasmieent hn Auclign at Shakespeare's TNMs Caesar. The show blends a sensational plot with stagecraft famed in Trai. A cinamatograph-views reel of Nizara Falls accompanies a scenic bust and a comic arc, presenting a varied evening of entertainment.
Fragmentary OCR style notes describe sheep, hyena titije and various farm items. Mentions market actions, prices, and a nameless official context with scattered phrases about food, law, and trade. The text is garbled and heavy with nonstandard terms, preserving only faint references to farming and market activity.
Readable fragments discuss dairy farming labor, cow health, and milk production. References to udder deformities, conformation, and feeding practices are linked to profitability and cattle care. Mentions of hay markets, feeding, and seasonal labor point to farm management challenges.
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