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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text describes preparation and use of a coating for rough timber brickwork and corrugated iron. Instructions mention mixing with water, boiling, dissolving substances, straining, and applying while warm, with cautions to cover during staking and to avoid thinning the mixture.
Pekin dispatch reports Sun Yat Sen opposing a provisional government at the fall of Yuan Shikai. Empress Dowager seeks to resume hostilities as Sun Yat Sen’s faction contends with military move to neutralize factional influence.
In Perth on January 25 the referendum saw a narrow vote in favor of Saturday shop closures across districts. Berkley Ayrix faced a seven day charge related to a property dispute, while international dispatches noted political tensions in London and Paris with various leaders signaling resignations or policy shifts. The naval and colonial notes mention Western Australia railway strikes resolving with free passes and an aerated water dispute remaining unchanged.
A woman reports a pony bite caused extensive wounds and swelling in Sydney. She describes multiple infections, ongoing pain, and long recovery times with medical treatment and home care referenced. The account notes repeated incidents and mentions other animals and injuries but lacks clear dates or authorities.
A Sydney woman Mrs Martha Sim of Cove Street Balmain endorses Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for weak blood and biliary attacks. She describes long suffering since girlhood with headaches periodic attacks and faintness, but reports relief and renewed vitality after using the pills.
The program lists several turf events including a Flying, Farmers Plate and Summer Handicap with multiple entrants such as Bark, Yale, and Mariner. Notable runners include One Hula and The Trigger in a busy card featuring six furlongs and a one mile race with varying weights.
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