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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
3
The Great Half Yearly Shopping Event offers deep cuts across a wide range of textiles and garments. Frieze, calico, flannelette, cretonnes, blankets, coats, dresses, and menswear are reduced, with sale prices shown beside usual prices for a limited clearance run starting next Friday and lasting several weeks.
A fragmented grocery department listing shows numerous sale prices and ordinary prices for staples like sugar flour oats tea jam peaches and tinned goods. It notes quantities in bags cases and dozens and promises prompt order handling to avoid disappointment.
July Bell, defeated yesterday by Bombardier Wet, calls the knockout a fluke and says he is confident he can beat Wells. He is prepared to risk £500 to £950 on a rematch and wants a second bout.
The chief event at Wimbledon concluded with a five set final where Australian player Crouket defeated Fruiteham amid a tense match. In earlier rounds, Hnal-N Revoker defeated Frotzheim to set up title chances, while mixed doubles saw Mile Recquedis and A F Wilding beat Palmer and Davan in straight sets. Palmer, aged 17, repeatedly challenged the champion along the backhand line.
Telegrams report Ernest Tyan arrested Wednesday at Mihort Park on suspicion of robbing £3400 from Eveleigh railway works. Detective Barrett provided evidence. Ryan described as one of Australia’s most dangerous criminals, Nail fined £500 or more.
In Perth the inquiry into Frederick Riderson Smith’s death concluded with a verdict of death by a gun wound self inflicted by his father James Stith who was found guilty of murder. The coroner concurred and Smith was ordered to stand trial at the next Supreme Court sessions.
A clipped report notes Teesdale Smith contract completion in Melbourne with unclear dates and fragmentary details about the Transcontinental railway project and related departmental actions. The brief mentions June completion and departmental involvement but lacks full context or names beyond Teesdale Smith.
Telegraphic dispatch from Melbourne on July 3 listing scratchings for the V.R. meet including the Grand National Steeple and related handicaps. Probable riders for the Grand National order, names like McCabe Campbell McAlpin Kelly and Wingarea, plus the latest quota odds for several horses. Tasmania government pledge noted. Treasurer warns of extra penny on tobacco tickets to raise about £12,000 yearly. Also brief ads for remedies and products.
The Geraldton Dramatic Society held a general meeting to elect officers for twelve months. They planned to stage A White Lie to boost funds, opened honorary memberships at 10s 6d, and arranged future productions including Turn the Tide and a St John of God choir sketch for upcoming concerts.
A medical ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure indigestion by toning blood and nerves, boosting stomach function, improving appetite and digestion, and restoring general health. It urges readers to seek the tonic now from dealers, promising lasting benefits and safety.
The forecast notes a fine day on the lower Southwest coast with a cold night inland. Strong to gale force winds from the Ni order in the southwest, moving eastward, with squally conditions near the Leeuwin toward the Bight. Rough seas expected between Huilaey and Taamania and smoother conditions elsewhere.
A period note explains that brittle hair signals scalp dandruff and outlines a home treatment involving Ray Rum Lavona de Com-Tyses and Menthol Crystals to destroy the dandruff germ. The piece predicts renewed hair growth after several weeks of use and highlights broader commentary on the Beef Trust in Australia and Western Australian Insurance Company’s regional expansion.
Personal Me A Gilchrist editor proprietor of The Northern Times resides in Gevaldton after a Leip overland from northern parts. Gilchrist is the Liberal candidate for the Gascoyne Seat at the next assembly elections. Wis tly Was in urtherance of his ambdature, Me tet tar home 1 the Western Australia today. Passengers arriving include Me 1h Carson, MiLf, and Mrs HiMet, MLE. AL
A World of Workers rely on Zam-Buk to treat cuts burns and bruises quickly. Advertised cases cite Mr A Chandler and Mr E O Brien praising rapid relief swelling and infection prevention after injuries on timber cutting and tramways. The ad asserts Zam-Buk soothes pain promotes healing and is widely available through chemists and stores.
Football note outlines junior Rovers selection against junior Fire Brigade with lists for Railways and Rovers squads, plus team for Queens Park Rangers and Geraldton Town matches, umpiring changes, and fundraising plans for Country Week trip.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled account with numerous misspellings and missing context. The readable portions mention feet, joints, pain, and possible medical terms though no clear event, person, or location is established. The fragment lacks coherent facts to summarize.
A fragmented reflective piece revels in rain and weather, hinting at joyful endurance and outdoor pleasures. It contrasts enjoying the wet spell with the hush of woods and peppers the mood with whimsical imagery.
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