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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
4
In a tense chase on the river, Steele and Breele pursue the outlaw aboard a small craft. A French mechanic is captured after a sudden halt and a brief struggle. The pursuit continues toward Mosman Bay as shifts in engine damage threaten the boat.
A tinderman named Jeremiah Mine killed at the Golden Horve mine after being lowered into a shaft to repair tuners. His head caught on a beam as he was drawn up, death instantaneous. He leaves a widow and two children. Other items report Collie mine fire and a critique of the Prime Minister's year balance. The passenger liner Salamis voyage toward Australian ports is noted with crew and cargo figures.
The new Federal Parliament has been opened with both Houses sworn in. Mr McDonald elected Speaker after a Labor candidate was chosen by 39 votes. The Governor General outlined plans for a 15 year environmental measure, consolidating state debt, and railway work from Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta, with preliminary steps for a Federal capital. Revenue noted at £15,535 and expenditure at £27,437,000.
OR BASE settings describe White Leghorns and Black Ortingtons with egg yields and prices. It notes a world record at Fisher Victoria by a pen and mentions cockerets Wahl and runner ducks. The fragment references egg machines, pens, and stock worth noting for breeders and buyers.
Coolgardie hosts winter meeting with fair attendance and improving track. Events include Mentana Hurdles over one mile and three quarters, Banjo in six furlongs, and Welter with Crowfoot among challengers. Betting listed for each race with odds and contenders.
Interstate Racing at Melbourne July 2 in fine weather with several races. Maiden Mardle Race saw Masterpiece win at 2 to 1 odds. The Grand National Hurdle covered three miles with The Reckoning favored at 7 to 2 and winning by a neck. time listed as minutes and seconds. Maiden Steeplechase results included Obelick winning, Comeroy second, and Gashen Myrose third. Winter Handicap raised Monody to first with Son of a Gun runner-up and Beings fourth.
Customs and Excise data for the port of Geraldton is presented for the month of Jug H. The item highlights Tavatids and Convalescents and promotes Hans Trvine’s Pure Grape Brandy as an unrivalled advertisement.
A read through directory list shows Geraldton as a hub for merchants and advertising agents. Firms like GORDON and GOTCHE LTD Perth ADVERTISING AGENTS and ADELAIDE TATLORINE Jura play roles along with local drapers, bakers, soap makers, and hardware dealers. The page catalogs numerous names and businesses across Geraldton and surrounding regions.
The readable text suggests wide dealings with patrons and a statement that each bargain with Patrick Stone is sound, but the fragment provides no clear event, date, place, or outcome to confirm full context.
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