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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1909

Page

3

Australian manufactures urged to back homeland growth

Mr Drew urged support for Australian-made goods to boost national wealth, employment, and living standards. He argued against relying on imports, noting wool, wine, iron ore, and by products could be produced domestically with local factories expanding in New South Wales and Victoria, keeping money in the Commonwealth and aiding labor.

J. M. Drew Max Fribance Attenton Hess Tig Australia North America Europe Commonwealth New South Wales Victoria New South Waes We. Teemorrow Sara Savage Avatrallan Ey Cy Bartlett Declard Fiah Astern

Rowing Notes Preview Fourteenth Annual Regatta

Tomorrow afternoon the fourteenth annual regatta of Use Gerald ton Amateur Rowing Chih will be held with numerous entries promising exciting races. Harper's crew is tipped for Junior Fours and Houston's for Senior Fours, with notable sculls contenders Harper Constantine and Houston.

Geraldton Harper Houston Constantine J. Cullen D. Proser T. Marsh O. Campbell Cki G. Fowlie J.C. Kidd J. Grimioh Latics Mise Townshend Enehentour Viorin

Sailing Race Handbags List Keepsake Names

A fragmented sailing race entry lists several handbag style names and participants including Vierisser Evehanicir 2nne Mag gle eco Windsor s8sen ISIS thier, indicating a quirky, incomplete roster for the event.

Vierisser Evehanicir Maggle Eco Windsor S8sen Isis Thier

Neutral stance on women suffrage voiced in Perth lecture

Grece Watson admitted her tongue was neutral on female suffrage at a Perth talk. She noted a deadly novel about an organization education women politically yet denying means to act. A wife arriving from Sir John Forrest signals a likely visit by tonight's train. A reception is set for 10 tomorrow and the A N A will host him at Town Mall. Projections suggest parliamentary efforts may bar Myasre, Carmi and Namkon M.aL from Geraldton tomorrow.

Grece Watson Perth Thera Sirs John Forrest Pring Piag A.N.A

Local man shoots landlady in tense late night siege

In Fremantle early yesterday a man named Hultgren or Ult fired at landlady Mrs. Fevanis during a lodging dispute at Norfolk Street. Police, aided by Fire Brigade, battled a long standoff with gunfire and water cannon before the suspect surrendered. a woman, Janet McKenna, identified as an accessory before the fact.

Fremantle Frederick Ult Hultgren Norfolk Street Fevanis Edwards Clerlroom Will Muir Smyth He Howe Hotton Hull Smyth Ures Elliott Ham Janet McKenle

Brisbane Shooting Fatality In Gun Accident

Telegram reports inter state shooting fatality in Brisbane on Sunday. Charles Harvey and Quy were at Gympie yesterday when a gun discharged accidentally. William Quinn declined a trey amount while Harvey examined a file. Quinn was injured and died shortly after admission to hospital.

Brisbane Charles Harvey Gympie William Quinn Harvey Quinn

Sydney Carnival Ends With Far Reaching Wins

Victoria or Finlay from Western Australia wins the Brewst stroke title at the Sydney Swimming Championship Carnival. The event concludes with Finlay defeating rivals by a narrow margin as WA claims the Kieran Shield. The Meet sees strong performances across breaststroke events and top placings in the 11 variety championships.

Sydney Sumibay Finlay Weaurepaire Mlardwick S.W Ie Healey Nsw

Ratepayers Deplore Geraldton Council Mismanagement

A Geraldton ratepayer criticizes the town council and its works foreman Reynolds. The letter urges ratepayers to back Reynolds’ claims, warns of potential loan issues and dishonored cheques, and condemns the council’s leadership as inefficient and bloated. The writer predicts political fallout and promises further remarks in a future issue.

Reynolds Geraldson Reynokds Um Central Geraldton Tam

Judge names A.N.A. window display winner in town

Reading in The Guardian notes that Mr A Davies won the heat dressed window in town for the Australian window display contest. Report claims several shops were passed by judges without inspection, with unclear reasoning.

Guardian A.N.A A. D.vies

Smuggling Ring Detected as Stowaways Found Aboard Ship

In Sydney on a Sunday report notes the German vessel Prinz Walle halted near New Britain when seven Chinese stowaways were discovered in deplorable condition aboard a coal tub. Authorities note illicit smuggling activities as the cause and expect investigations.

Sydney S.s. Prinz Walle New Britain Kore

River flood destroys houses and stock in town

A severe flood washed away Baston, sweeping away two timbered pepper tree surrounded houses and uprooting palm beds. Jimmy Dix and Tow occupied dwellings were carried off by momentum, with owners removing remaining materials. Cleaver Street houses, especially Mr Hewitt’s, were badly damaged though no fatalities were reported. Large stock perished. about 60 yards of ramline were washed away in the inundation.

Greenough District Roads Board financial year end

Readable financial statement shows receipts and expenditures for Greenough District Roads Board for year ending 11h of dime 2008. It lists balances in bank and hands of secretary, government grants, maintenance works, and office expenses with amounts in pounds and shillings, along with totals and outstanding liabilities.

NUAL Thimeury Bank Cradit al Hoard al Treamwty Ne ‘Po Pfeil al WA Bank of In

Particulars of Account and Balance From Roart Buildings

Government auditor George B. M. Plunkett presents particulars of account including receipts and expenditures. Balance at treasury and bank general account shown with names Evans, McCartney, Venion, and others. Guardian statements verify liabilities and assets across movable property and real estate holdings.

Treasury Balance of Government Rome Venion ii Evans Ra McCartney Ld Aade

Christmas tree praised in Greenough, noting organizers

From Our Own Correspondent reports a Pleasant Christmas tree event in Greenough crediting promoters Miss D. Morrell and Mrs. Girrand for orderly arrangements. Diphtheria fears rise in the district as heat and dry conditions worsen, with a grim example from Laverton and warnings about public health. Pigeon shooting and Burns Johnston boxing talk draw attention amid calls for reform. visitors to Perth advised where to buy the Express edition.

Greenough D. Morrell Wistriet Targe Laverton Cami Mint

Wotan Bunker Coal Fires Enflame Australian Ports

In Adelaide a fire recurred in Wotan’s bunkers while at Wallaroo Port. Earlier, about 300 tons of Collie steam coal discharged at Port Pirie, with coal in a barge at Pirie found burning. The coal is said to originate from a collier about 0 miles from Bunbury, Western Australia.

Bunbury

Orangeism A Curious Letter Read In Victoria Speech

Spiney reports a letter said to come from a New South Wales legislator and read in a Victoria speech. It praises opposition to clergy in the church and hints at an Australian republic. The letter criticizes Catholics and outlines Orange platform ideas on socialism, defense, and national training.

Snowball Victoria New South Wales Orance Australia Royal Navy

Victoria, an old woman's fate burnt to death

Victoria story from Melbourne reports Annie Quelling an elderly pensioner was burned to death in bed at North Melbourne on Thursday. The coroner returned an accidental death verdict, noting she likely fell asleep while smoking and started the fire with a clay pipe found among the flames.

Melbourne Annie Quelling North Melbourne

Inter-State Yachting 14-Footer Championship Race Report

The West Australian dost Elom won the 14-Footer Interstate Championship in rough, squally seas near Shark Island. A large crowd watched Elina perform strongly early on, with many boats capsizing including Violet, Nir Motor, and Waratah. Despite setbacks, Elina’s crew earned praise for a meritorious showing.

Sydney S.W Elina Abe Jearer Emeline Queensland Hima Clarke Vlan Violet Air Motor Rima Taylor Hay Shark Island Botany Euchre Bsec Ene Jine Queenslamd Maggie Aunt Waratah

Flood at Carnarvon floods Olivia Terrace and destroys property

Heavy rains from Onslow to Peak AWD cause the Carnarvon flood. Olivia Terrace is washed away as the river bursts its banks, damaging multiple homes and consigning the preservation efforts to failure. Residents reported late warnings by phone from Brick Howe Station as dawn brought rising waters and the river advanced across roads and yards.

Onslow Hood Brick Howe Sep. Burt Olwin Terrace Offic Ty Ax Wigan Olvia Terrace Olivia ‘Terrace Hearn’y Thes Bee Mayer Fenner Hearn Mills Air George

TaAL Sailing Win by Cygsts at LEA Ser Championship

At the Lea Ser Championship Oyen won as Sanity Trojan Ronive finished in a top position. Improved performance by the TaAL Sailing team highlighted the event with Oyen taking the victory over rivals.

Oyen

Crick A Food Score at Penn North Wrenmantie Meet

North Wrenmantie faced Hogue in a cricket score event at Penn on Monday. Hogue posted 346 in eight overs, then bowled by Uet in a three hour session, with Penn aiming for a strong finish on Saturday.

Penn North Wrenmantie Hogue Ueting

Wrecked Mikjura Reported Sailed After Severe Hurricane

Partial city notes say the Mikjura ship sustained heavy damage but sails were hoisted. Reports indicate most crew are safe with only one missing. Authorities warn of continuing hazardous conditions and possible salvage operations.

Local Bowing Pennants Report From Saturday Matches

Perth and surrounding clubs claim pennants in VA Pennant events with Claremont Freemasons and Hasbremante securing wins. King's Mark and Nori Perth also triumph in the 8 Pennant Matches amid Saturday bowling action.

Claremont Freemasons Perth Sabiavo Hasbremante King's Marke Wut Nori Perth

Avoid Sea Sickness by Securing New Patent Deck Chair

A patent flexible deck chair marketed as easy verandah seating. Johnny All Sorts is named as the sole agent for this chair. The advertisement promotes the chair as a solution to sea sickness and as versatile verandah furniture.

Johnny - All Sorts

Load of Care S raised from the Farmer's shoul dera

A fragmented notice on fertilizer use ARG ABROLIOS GUANO. The text claims better crop outcomes with reduced wear on drill and lower costs, noting improved analysis over water and that guano costs about half the price. Potentially promotional or agricultural advisory language without clear dates or entities.

Jess

Nine bit Wolpe's Sch Napps

A scrambled OCR fragment references Wolpe’s Sch nappes with nine bits. The readable text is limited, offering no clear event, date, or context beyond the mentioned term.

Public weekly刊 Gerakiion Fxpress service rollout

The Gerakiion Fxpress offered a public weekly service every Monday Welnesley and Friday with free lowny tabbews in the State for twelve months on receipt of 12m Od in advance.

Gerakiion Fxpress Welnesley

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