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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises electro plate and sterling silver wedding presents at Geraldton Jewellery Arcade on Marine Terrace calling to call and "iepost" timeberg's in Geraldton, offering a shopping prompt and location cue.
Perth Theaday Evening reports a lengthy meeting of ministerialists where fear of labor influence and cabinet unity dominated. The group, amid reports of internal dissent and strategic caution, decided to delay any public confrontation and to avoid meeting the opposition at present. Weather notes add that a cool period persists with hints of a changing summer spell.
Readable fragments show Mandy fagt Manager Provis clearing debris at the old Gwolinenn mine with a small team, while Fremantle Smelter sends men to the Gerautine copper mine for water work. The Boonah exhibition at Sinn Haronton Hotel runs four nights, with high patronage and notable acts. Local mining interests pursue leases and new ventures near Wheal Margaret, amid regulatory limits and townsite boundaries.
A cricket match at Walkaway on a recent Saturday produced a visitors win after a high scoring day. Players named include East Ward batsmen MePach Chiloton McCach and Desmond, with Brand taking several wickets. Bowling figures show Read and Brand delivering key overs as the home side fell short by a narrow margin.
Fragmented notes describe fines for milk adulteration and theft penalties, a contemptuous remark about hunger, and remarks by Dr. Ramsay Smith on labor and health. Mentions of Perth, Fremantle, and Northampton mining, plus a garbled ledger of bets, names, and scores from a local tally.
The piece derides political fears around Parliament and mentions ministers and legal cases, while promoting Bile Beans as a summer tonic. It frames debility in women and general fatigue, touting the product’s liver and stomach benefits and claiming widespread availability with prices listed.
Columns discuss advisability of exporting frozen luce Ana and impacts of high bread prices amid a dissolving government. A ministerial caucus plans delaying tactics, while labor readiness shifts. Reports of suicides, mining accidents, and civic disruptions thread through a patchwork of regional incidents and political maneuvering.
In Police Court before Mr W A G Walter RM Annie Rue Sieh and Winifred Staneall faced charges. Counsel for Avnng Rie Shieh sought adjournment noting a key witness may be unavailable. Mrs Staniel’s counsel argued it is better to defer than rush. A later-stage application for adjournment was discussed with a medical certificate produced.
London reports on the Kameron affair with damning critiques of Governor Swettenham and Admiral Davis. The Times calls it deplorable while Express notes the case should stay within state channels. Haldane regrets and orders an investigation as Canadian papers condemn Davis's conduct amid Kingston shocks impacting local morale.
Earthquakes are reported to have been felt in Palermo Sicily and other Italian regions. The Italian Consulate in Perth notes Chevalier Unint appointed consul and updates on London wool market activity with brisk sales and firmMerinos. Revolutionary unrest continues in Russia with clashes and police actions.
Brisbane reports indicate the Cooktown cyclone caused more extensive damage than initially stated. Over £90,000 in damage is feared as many buildings are destroyed or washed away. Authorities pledge assistance to those affected amid the calamity.
Report from Malbourne notes a high incidence of snake bites this season with numerous cases among residents. Victims include a person connected to Mr Meervs Praha MLA. The text hints at legal action or a claim related to the bites amid ongoing local concerns.
In Melbourne this afternoon ministerialists retire to press Sir John Forrest overbearing influence. They claim Forrest's imiserationa will be better abtoned for lates.
A tragic incident near the Rolimont railway crossing resulted in serious injuries when Albert Mixcrove was struck by a train while crossing. A passerby was badly burned attempting to help and was carried into the fire. emergency services responded but details remain incomplete.
In Melbourne at The Afternoon report a youth named George Esparne from Horsham drank a quantity of unknown liquor and is now in a precarious condition. Local authorities investigate the incident as a possible poisoning or accidental overdose affecting the boy.
An incident at Ballarat stockyard this afternoon left George Swan, an experienced draftsman, attacked by a furious bull’s tail. A man named Elis tried to help but was also injured. Swan was dragged through a manhole after the melee.
A morning mass meeting in front of the Labor Bureau condemned government immigration policy and the bringing of older insurgent men to Western Australia. Speakers accused capitalists of steering the scheme to depress wages and warned of withholding further meetings at Town Hall.
A worker named Cleary suffered a severe facial wound and a fractured ear after a falling brace collapsed at a Kilkara site. He was hospitalised for treatment. A separate Perth telegram reports a mob driving from Salt River, noting travel disruptions and a water event along the route.
Perth morning report notes doctors Asties and Lesthen vow loyalty to Port Hospital despite staff illnesses and high sickness among residents. Figures show strained conditions and concern for hospital leadership continuity.
The Geraldton Municipal Council met in the council chambers with Mayor Armstrong and councillors present. Accounts totaling £328 108 7d and £424 6d were approved, plus general and loan balances cited. Parks committee reported plans for esplanade maintenance, water supply proposals, seating along the beach, a public convenience, a palisade fence, and pedestrian pathways from De Lie Cop's house to the rowing shed.
The Works Committee report notes inspection of paving on Marine Terrace and Durlacher Street with minor repairs listed and tenders invited for concrete water channels. It also covers kerbing footpaths on Eleanor Street and Thorntill Street and the planned open stables to use surplus timber from Chapman Bridge. The old Council Chambers are being renovated and tenders for kerbing and gravelling of footpaths on Bleanne Street and Thornhill Street are requested. The foundation stone laying date for the new Town Hall is moved to Monday the 28th.
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