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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
3
A first offense led to a Sunday drink incident where the accused pleaded guilty. He was fined three days’ imprisonment and paid costs. Moran, ex-Labor member, criticized a proposed sale program described as unsound by Labor colleagues. Dalgety & Co and others reported 1911 tonnage sales figures and named eight principal importers and firms.
Olympia Pictures unveils Collsen Bawn at Palace Gardens as star attraction with The Delhi Durber and The Big Tam rounding a rich program. Also promised is a pictorial adaptation of The Three Musketeers and the Swim Through Perth as next week’s highlights.
A complex programme at the Empire Company shows Pathe's Delhi Durbar with grand display of world’s pageantry. Star drama Two Wolves and a Lamb features Kennedy as a stenographer supporting a widowed mother in a troubled brokers’ firm. Scott Gibson stars from Perth in Tivoli style acts and songs.
The note reports extreme annoyance over water supply at Three Springs with criticism of government and Midland Railway Company for delays. It praises station master A Fe Reading for service and urges action to install and run water trains to meet needs. The writer likens officials to biblical figures and laments ongoing hardship.
Audit inspector blasted the Charities Department and several state offices for poor money handling. Outstanding moneys near five million pounds, irregular banking, missing receipts, and late ledger entries were reported. Other failures included Fremantle stores stock, Local Court records, and land office shortages with inconsistent recovery actions.
Officials Jas Thompson and Assistant Engineer Hixon arrived from Perth to inspect water supply schemes for Geraldton. The party toured White Peak and Northampton, discussed storage tanks and pumping needs, and planned to report back after further studies and an official Perth briefing.
The Amateur Rowing Club plans a rowing carnival with swimming events on January. Entries close soon and prizes are trophies only. Events include Junior Fours and Sculls, Senior Fours and Sculls, Ladies Pairs, and swimming races. Team selections to follow later in the week.
The schedule lists pairs for the weak tennis event with matches set from 4.37 on Wednesday including Rutcherds and E. Carrick against H. Box and B. Smythe. Thursday features Greville and Oliver versus Moustake and Jy Memory, with further clashes listed for Friday and Tuesday 23rd.
Pekin correspondent reports that China entered talks with Morgov in a bid to shape Mongolia policy. The Times notes repeated warnings from Ruywin and urges immediate clarification before any new internal policy is adopted.
Gray defeats Stesensan in a London match with a score around 17,099 to 9,000. Headlines note Cray Depe and Lindrom near behind while Camdrum shows 5,258 and others record lower totals. The report lists Alan and La Gray among players with TS,000 noted in the event.
A bush fire swept through Marble Hill area endangering the government residence at Marble Hill. Firefighters battled flames as the blaze moved rapidly toward nearby buildings, with residents and officials evacuated to safety.
Fresh indications arise of a cabinet split on the women’s suffrage issue. The Daily Chronicle and Westminster Gazette reportedly back letting the voters decide by referendum, while others favor parliamentary action.
Melbourne reports two large fires in Wonthaggi and nearby towns. Property losses run into thousands of pounds with many buildings destroyed. Keilor and surrounding areas also suffered significant damage from fires that burned acres of grass and destroyed livestock and stables.
Telegrams suggest a scheme to steal funds up to £200 over months tied to a dead body found in a room. Police search shows Cunningham linked to large fines, with banks seizing valuable properties in a broader inquiry into a likely crime and debt collection.
Adelaide reports continued disruption as the Adelaide Com-pany's wharf action lingers with steamers Grentala and Wollowra delayed amid no signs of recovery.
The 2) yards swimming championship was won by Loneworth with Chowhy second and Hardwick third. The time recorded was 20 minutes 27.25 seconds, claimed to be an Australian record.
The Emperor has decided to abdicate and retire to Tilele, a palace northeast of Inkyn. The decision was reached after consultation with the Manchin princes, signaling a pivotal shift in the Qing era and regional power dynamics.
Three boys Jose and Ke unnamed brothers and James Connolly drowned when a boat capsized near Melbopine lake on a Sunday. Emergency crews recovered bodies after the incident, sparking investigations into the drowning.
In January reports indicate a government crisis in France led to the creation of a new ministry. Premier figures including Caignet are noted amid political maneuvering as the cabinet reshuffles to stabilize governance.
The general election coverage lists results by party with Conservatives 41, Centre 35, National Liberals 16, socialists and others in the Reichstag seat tally. The Friday vote tallies reflect the shifting balance among parties and regions.
The case filed by former Fremantle customs officers Tiryant and Smith against Net. has been settled with substantial costs awarded to both plaintiffs. The exact sum remains unannounced.
Italian cruiser Piemusie, steamer Garibaldinea, and Artiglieri intercepted seven Turkish gunboats ferrying a military expedition to Cyrenica. They destroyed the gunboats and captured the Fatvette after slight resistance, with no loss on the Italian side.
Seven miners trapped at Barrier mine in West Rowal, Sydney, Sunday. Four men died on site, three succumbed later. four bodies named Frank Maguire, Rube Nicholson, John Muleall, Navin Bros. The top shaft collapse left Williwin Cin ning unable to assist as rescuers worked in foul air.
A regional uprising in West Africa challenges authorities as tribes clash with forces seeking control. Officials warn the situation could widen if security measures fail to stabilize key zones and protect civilians.
A reporter describes a January 1 affair in Sydney where a detective from America reveals to four NSW residents of humble means that they have been recipients of a fortunate windfall tied to dead men's shoes, prompting discovery of later events.
The Vastra Conzin cers decide to take the dispute to the Arbitration Court over the coprivers strike. The Australis g Society and bogies committee threaten action if the court rejects their case. Railway employees refuse to settle and delay progress while awaiting official direction from the Commissioner.
A reader questions privacy at the Pension Office noting inspectors in civilian dress and the handling of letters. The piece argues for women officers for women claimants and criticizes manners and fairness in service delivery.
An NZ farmer, A Thompson, discusses cross breeding Merino with Australian bloodlines to develop the Corriedale. He notes limited Merino ram availability in NZ and the advantage of half or three quarter bloodsires from English Leicester and Australian merino stock. He stresses the need for accessible breeding works in New Zealand.
The article reviews evolving ideas on soil fertility and crop growth. It notes Liebig’s early view that fertility is about food for plants and highlights work by Dr. Rusell on steritating soils and soil microfauna. It also mentions the US Bureau of Soils proposing hypotheses that could transform agricultural practice.
A 19th century report describes a method to slice burnt lime to produce a fine dry powder suitable for sowing by machine. Slaked lime is prepared by controlled hydration in heaps, then weathered and sifted to remove stones. The process yields a finer powder and greater bulk for easier distribution than green lime.
The text describes sleep onset as a sequence of bodily failures beginning with loss of attention and judgment, then memory and imagination decline, followed by reversals in awareness of time and space. It notes sensory shutdown starting with the eyes, eyelids closing, pupils widening, and sleep gradually taking over.
A damaged OCR fragment notes temperature changes and sleep patterns with unclear terms. It mentions colder conditions and a comparison of tremulous heat while awake versus asleep, plus a vague reference to a man and a hat covering sorrow. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear events.
Scoring to date shows Australia and England in the first innings with players such as Hobbs Hill Hearne Mead and Douwlas among the names. Wickets fall to Cotter Mordery and RKRelleway as line drives and miscues appear in this partial scorecard.
An advertisement extols Stella Maris offerings at Geraldton College with details on courses in arithmetic geography music and various certificates. It lists institutions and prizes won and notes special accommodation for art students and private lessons.
Partial OCR text indicates a probate or estate matter for Georgina Estate Creen ough Flats with mentions of an unknown person authorized to receive memes and incur liabilities. Solicitors for George Hammersley at 114 Hay Street are named with a dated reference to January 12.
The Cerala to ahenicoltoral tins meeting of the above society will be held for the council chambers on Tuesday evenings and Saturday at six o’clock. Steve Haddy, Secretary.
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