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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
4
Steele finds a threatening letter from Peter Dawlish owner of Kansimba Station. It complains about a man calling himself Ubique patrolling the district in a small motor car and invites Steele to eat with him, with a promised reimbursement. Steele plans immediate departure to confront the situation.
A Geraldton reader writes to the editor urging clarity on band matters in the city. He notes rumors of trouble, reports resignations from the Military and City Bands, and meetings in the bandmaster’s room to discuss reform under new auspices. He questions the bandmaster’s leadership and salary of £2 weekly and pledges support if the project proves worthy.
A fancied football match was disrupted by heavy rain and a late fire station call at 2.30 p.m. The event endured delays until 9 p.m. amid merriment. A cry of fire arose during the proceedings as smoke from discarded materials spread near the venue.
Auckland reports a 20 year old woman arrested on a murder charge after an incident Friday night in which Price was struck by a man who called him a cadger. Another man struck Price, knocking him to the floor, and Price died shortly after, with witnesses awaiting confirmation of his death.
Detective Mann expects to make an arrest soon in connection with the recent robbery at Freedman’s in Perth. In the same report, a suggestion is made to adopt theExpert report on the corrosion of pipes in the goldfields water supply scheme and to spend £21,000 on the works. A separate item notes a dreadful case titled Child Beaten to Death and murderess reports from Melbourne.
London reports the Johnson Jeffries fight where Johnson defeats Jeffries in the fifteenth round to claim the world heavyweight title. The bout featured lengthy pre-fight ritual, cautious early rounds, and Johnson landing decisive blows including uppercuts and rights to Jeffries as he weakened.
Melbourne July 4 The Prime Minister Andrew Fisher telegraphed state premiers that short paid amounts would be settled during the month. He rejected constitutional framing of a 25s per capita plan and noted Premiers agreed to deficit handling. A boxing bout narrative follows with black challenger Johnson fighting Jeffries in a tense match.
The 16th round began with a 9 clinch as the African American fighter rushed Jeffries to the ropes. Jeffries was overwhelmed and knocked down, prompting his seconds to rush the ring to aid him before the timekeeper could count him out.
The bout featured a decisive late showing by Johnson as he dominated the action after the third round with repeated knockdowns and severe punishment. Jeffries struggled to respond and was repeatedly sent to the mat as Johnson maintained control through the final stages.
Jeffries bows to pressure as the bout ends with he and Corbett in the corner. Fans surge toward the ropes crying out to spare the veteran while ring officials rush to assist. Johnson receives congratulations as Sullivan leads the celebrants after a dramatic finish.
Report from London notes precautionary measures at theatres on July 4 in response to potential riots after the Jolmom Jeffries fight. Alabama mayor fears unrest and segregation orders separate white and black patrons, delaying attendance and raising security concerns.
The promoters announce 200 women are buying seats to view the contest. Children under 10 will not be admitted, and those aged 10 to 15 may attend only when accompanied by a guardian.
Wis platform telegraph instruments and telephones are planned to supply hallatins to music halls and other bulletin board sites. The Trio Stadium seating was raised to improve sight lines with sloping walls and cruder sight lines noted as crucial by observers. Church gatherings were mentioned as potential meeting points for attendees until Johnson’s wine fight progression.
Arte informs the public of woolscouring and tanning services while offering white leghorns, black orpingtons, and runner ducks for sale. Describes imports, egg production, and prices, with references to cockerels, pens, and breeding stock. Includes contact note and supply assurances from Stafford Bros.
A fragmentary report notes international notes from newspapers about spectators from Sydney at Keno and plans for a Burns fight. It mentions McIntosh and K C Hueves, press recall of Sayerdeenan events, and a NYC deposit idea to finance a Burns bout in Australia America or London after a Joffries clash.
In a country football row between Walkaway and Bootenal, the match planned for the 26th ult has been postponed. A collection will be taken on ground to aid Mr. W. Atearn who recently lost his right arm. Walkaway selectees include Tower, Connolly, McCunnargs, Donis, De, O’Lehir, Smith, Hardy, Stikes, and Cullerton among others.
A football contest at Mingenew saw the home side secure an easy win over Dune with final scores of Mingenew ten goals and seventeen behinds to Dune three behinds. The game was played on the grounds of Mingenew club on Saturday.
An old proverb with slight alteration. It can be verified by consulting F. C Towler when you have jet printing to do.
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