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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
4
In Sydney and Newcastle, the gas company seeks government support as supplies near exhaustion. Officials warn of widespread impact with mounting losses and rising prices. The situation touches Tamworth and broader regions as demand outpaces supply and response plans unfold.
Adlotuidle Tan town records show Ui Towis Worrin, a bank manager, facing a local inquiry over amenities for a host of months. Officials from Lovaoes and V Fhaetnws Argel are noted in the fragmented report with a reference to 2908.
In a Claremont scene a young man, noted for wit, fell from a boat near the wharf and plunged into the river. He could not reach the boat and was saved by a passerby named Luaneefon. Five bystanders dived in from a nearby ward to assist, with one later reported missing.
A sensational driving crash near Bridetown involves Sid Srowkmat Chirk Fievernment Survevar Mrs Hrack man Mrs Vanetict and four others. The car toppled and badly damaged remains scattered. Four people were hospitalized with injuries. others escaped with minor wounds.
In Sydney on 17, heavyweight champion Tang faced rival contenders as the scheduled title bout was postponed. Reports describe Tang's calculated offense and the crowd's anticipation while opponent weights and rounds are noted. The article mentions retirement rumors for a fighter and hints at a tense opening, with Tang remaining vigilant in the ring.
Early rounds show intense back and forth action as Tang delivers strong right hands against Squires. A pivotal moment shifts momentum when Tang lands a decisive blow, prompting the referee to stop the bout as Squires struggles to rise, crowd roaring at the finish.
The Geraldton Municipal Council met Monday with Mayor Arch and nine councillors present. They approved last meeting minutes, paid accounts of £2 5/2/5, noted a bank debit balance of £743 16s 3d, and considered water and feeding troughs for the pound. They discussed stock conditions, council staff expenses, and disputed rates, approving actions regarding the writer and Mr Smith's property. The council decided to inform the association of withdrawal, reviewed sanitary pans and their local production versus Perth, and addressed Esplanade Pier repairs and by laws. Public order concerns included drunks under jetties and beach exposure. The Two-mile well issues were noted as ongoing repairs near the flour mill site.
Testimony from John Richards of Nor’West, formerly Day Dawn, credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with long standing kidney pains. He describes chronic back ache, relief after first box, and full cure after completing the supply. Sold by chemists at 2 shillings 9 pence per box, six for 15 shillings, Foster-McClellan Co. Perth outlet.
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