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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
3
Local reports cover legal decisions amid court activity and civil service salary debates. Defense against burglary and a murder charge appeal feature, alongside brewery business growth and staff changes. The Perth Carnival accounts show a shortfall, while survey work and land settlement efforts are noted amid political discourse on federation and governance.
Thurwlay trading at Wigmore and Co. offered fresh ceucles of chal te ing for vand unis yards with 22 trucks submitted to buyers. Prime wheat reached 24 1o/ with improved prices. salt expected £4 4s 0d to £4 18s 0d. Good aestivum in demand at 24/5, bids from £3 17s 6d to £4 5s. Canaries and luck goods noted. two trucks offered at £510, with broader prices around £3 4s to £4 10s. Wheat forward market indicated. two trucks for good quality listed.
A testimonial recalls a patient deteriorating from anemia with fatigue, pale face, weakness, and heart palpitations. After taking Williams' Pink Pills, appetite returned, strength improved, and symptoms eased, as the patient credits the remedy for recovery.
Olympia shows at Mo Palace Gardens feature Ancient Rome and a striking Pereynes landscapes, including The Torrent Souri the Lake of Oo. Audiences praise the new faces among the stars and note the scenic beauty makes the entertainment worthwhile.
Fragmented OCR text describes a miners pneumonia commission in Perth with references to government authority, royal submission, and cabinet involvement. The passage is garbled and only hints at the commission’s establishment and probable composition, with unclear dates or names. The main idea is a commission on miners illness connected to government action.
Fragmented report from Western Australia mentions Jack Quinn linked to Mowatharra term, Kalamunda rail yard, and Mullowa race planning on Rowing Day. Notes on Narembeen and Northampton affairs include wage debates, a suicide in a tack yard, and recreation grounds hosting cricket against Wootararras.
Telegrams from Sydney report a heated debate among Newcastle and Maitland district miners and their officers over actions tied to the Compulsory Wages Board under the Industrial Wages Act. Delegates plan meetings to decide on obedience or defiance, with officers aiming to limit provocative moves and avoid armed confrontations.
Robert Hewitt exmertary of the Commed Ln ions and a militant Teager linked to the Broken Hair strike vanishes. A letter found after Hewitt’s distressing actions requests creditors to forgive debts and hints at a wage dispute. A victorious strike ending led to an appointed investigator.
The Pastryvake General reports on a Jadan interview with Ate Navid and Anderson, general manager of Ghent Steam Navigation. Anderson pledges best efforts to route mail to Fremantle, aiming for Tuesday morning delivery and smoother passage for travelers to Eastern Succles.
A dangerous incident occurred at Point Nepean aboard the Queenscliffe Heads installation. Five non-commissioned officers and sailors were injured as a 2 inch gun discharged a brown powder charge, tearing through concrete and blasting debris across the tunnel. Miraculously no fatalities reported though one man hurt more severely. The cause of the gun's misfire remains a mystery.
State court at Kalgoorlie heard prosecutor outline the homicide charge and the judge summary of evidence before a jury. The jury found the accused guilty of murder and the defendant remained calm as the verdict was read.
Ag fire swept Wr. Per man’s wealth, burning about 3000 dus of wheat in under half an hour. Over AM men joined the effort, saving Messin Minnersley and Burges estate and stopping operations on 5000 acres of utile properties. Bush fire brigades rallied across districts but action saved portions as crews fought the blaze.
A garbled OCR fragment notes no entry labeled 55 nod appears in the official records. The readable portions reference a real origin or authentication claim but lack clear names, dates, or places. The item seems part of a larger legal or archival note with missing context.
In Albany a jeweller named Frances Kennedy was found slain in his shop at about 9 o clock yesterday morning. A bullet wound was the cause of death. A man aged 70 is said to be a witness leaving behind several children. Further details are not clear from the fragment.
Premier Moore outlined Sir John Forrest’s role in coordinating federal and state efforts during Lord Kitchener’s visit. He urged employers to allow workers to attend the camp and prepare for potential defence duties, noting current ammunition limits. The scene was marked by cheers as the Wellington Sevens Society hosted the event in Wellington.
Perth dispatch notes Mr Mo Burnbury, holder of Ure Brewer, appearing yesterday in a turf scene. Details are fragmentary and keep to brief mentions of his involvement and local responses.
A mariner recounts a perilous night at sea during a journey from a jetty to a steamer. Sweltering heat, no water, and a series of mishaps left him drenched, exhausted, and clinging to improvised rope line to reach land. He narrowly avoided a capsizing as dawn broke and the crew managed a risky return to safety.
The account describes a long maritime ordeal in which the narrator survived dehydration and fatigue near a lighthouse after a jetty incident. He recalls seeing a distant ship, awaiting rescue, and being helped by a local official to reach safety. The narrative ties to a missing dinghy and questions surrounding the event and the supposed recovery of Stevens.
Hatnety and Company Limited Freesantle report receipt of a late callogram under the date of 1th inst January Wool Sales noting new arrivals 106,000 bales and direct forwardings to major outlets at Howe and abroad 229,000 bales. MOH stock 9,000 bales available for sale.
A letter extols Zam-Buk as the essential healer for children’s scrapes and burns, claiming it speeds healing, prevents infections, and is useful for winter skin care. The writer, Mrs. B. from Gowrie via Touwoumla, shares a personal tale of a boy’s facial wound that progressed to an abscess before Zam-Buk enabled quick recovery, urging all fathers to keep a pot handy.
Charles Moore & Co announces a half year stock-advesting sale. The store emphasizes progress and believes its policy favors new summer goods over carryovers. The sale showcases summer gold items with emphasis on price and progress.
Muslins and vo$s dominate a vast summer sale with record discounts on silk, satin, and dress fabrics. Including crepes, taffetas, voile, and luster fabrics, prices cut from normal levels to bargain 1s and 2s yard rates across numerous patterns and colors.
Silk items advertised with heavy sale language including White Jap and Pure Silk varieties. Describes fabrics by width and color, lists usual prices and summer sale prices, urging readers to purchase now. Mentions Black Mervilleleur and other silk textures with yard pricing and color options.
French foudards on sale with pink aus wieuk rose and amethyst tones. Varied patterns include spot designs and silk-like finishes, offered at summer sale prices from 4/11 to 8/11 per yard. Fabrics advertised as durable with silk-like appearance in multiple colors.
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