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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1912
Page
3
London July 14 The Australia versus Broten match ended in a draw amid uncertain weather and erratic play. Key performers from Australia included Berond Mainee and Us Serong while Acotland Fire delivered notable innings highlights.
Amid heavy rain the match was abandoned. The piece lists top players for Perth Inland Championship including Maynard Lynch Howell Stokes Tritow Monroe Puddy Willis and Kil among others. It notes selections, training, and meeting plans at the Victoria Hotel and Queen's Park with matches arranged at Recreation Reserve and for Perth carnival week.
North Fremantle defeated Perth 19 to 8 in a high scoring game while Fremantle beat West Perth 1 to 0 and Perth 4 to 3. Fast Fremantle posted a 14 point margin in a separate match and Subio faced a 0-0 result with Sel.
A fragmentary social note reports a ceremony at the Aveilitan Church in Northampton on Wednesday afternoon. The event honored Hannah Hoskin of Geraldton as mother to Walter Campbell Brown, with remarks by Mr G Bates and other attendees noted in the sparse OCR.
Settlement talks continue in Perth as the Went Australian embrogilo dispute nears a resolution. Three members of the Went Australian empanishment are reportedly involved, with negotiations ongoing and cautious optimism that a satisfactory arrangement may be reached soon.
In Pert on July 15 Alexander Tucket, secretary to rifle clubs under the Defence Department, died from poisoning in unclear circumstances at Rednams Netwoon Victoria Park Welshpool. The incident began with a deteriorating condition Saturday morning as doctors treated him with sedatives. he grew delirious and died en route to hospital despite anesthesia.
In Melbourne the July billiards scene reports the Willard match between Time and Reece-Linium from SOM and Recs, TRIS, highlighting the week’s results and standings with key players and venues.
The note reports a campton billiard tournament with 24 contestants and a win for Mr E Eaton at the grand match. Mr Frank Baton received the Harrison gold medal for the highest break. A valedictory was given to Mr I L Johnson at a local hotel. Weather describes continual sun and rain with rainfall figures for April to July.
A vintage advertisement promotes Pepa tablets as a unique treatment for coughs and bronchial troubles claiming direct action on the lungs without drugs. It touts benefits for weather changes, night air exposure, and breathing comfort, addressing mothers, workers, and the elderly with promises of soothing, healing tonics. The copy lists overdose risks of sedatives and morphia in common cough syrups and insists Pepa comes direct from 39 Pitt Street Sydney.
An obscure garbled item mentions a mysterious remedy called Great Pep Permint Cure. The text references several impossible claims and nonsensical phrases about cures, power, and preparations, set within a distorted old newspaper fragment.
The event carried its annual heartbeat despite weather as mothers and children staged a long program led by Nancy Vickerman and Gladys Cremex. Performances included the Bridal, Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, and GFS, with 105 children in the Royal Market march. Prizes honored best dressed boy and girl, with Mrs Shepherd and Mrs Sherlock aiding on stage.
The article describes a local fair pageant with Mrs Nelann and a prize for the Bor-Hons crew. It notes boys and girls in varied costumes including blue dresses, white outfits, sailor collars, and decorative hats. A wide cast is listed with many names, outfits, and props such as milking stools and crackers, ending with reflections on incomplete parts and character sets.
The fragment highlights kidney and bladder disorders and claims bagster and similar tonics stimulate kidneys to expel uric and bilary matter. It mentions Warner's Safe Cure and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as remedies advertised for relief and quicker pain cessation.
By Charles Smith the piece argues for railway spur lines to support farming expansion around Geraldton. It links past mining decline to a new agricultural boom, detailing proposed Upper Chapman line to connect grain areas with markets and centers, and describes travel and passenger impacts of improved service.
Readers recount a chaotic long distance trip with jammed carriages and scarce seating. The account details failing dining provisions, improvised lighting, and a trek back home after thirteen days aboard with mixed humor and fatigue.
The current program at King's Hall includes a feature titled Redeemed by Me and a suite of dramatic shorts. A schedule change will be announced Wednesday and the event will run next week with appearances by performers listed in the local ad notices.
Market reports describe July wrap with notes on fruit and veg items, prices and attendance at a fair. Various fruits including oranges, apples, and citrons with cents per unit and several vegetables listed with per pound or per dozen rates. Poultry eggs and other staples show modest movements amid a busy market day.
The Durawah Rifle Club held a trophy competition at the Thurewah range. Participants faced windy conditions with generally good weather and steady shooting. Scores included 40 and several entries showed solid accuracy. Local club members, including Den and other shooters, competed for the prize while reporters noted the day’s steady pace and promising talent.
A fragmented note outlines a waxy refresher and encassine quantity a bottle may be obtained for four dollars at various times. It mentions price points around four dollars and references timing for acquiring the bottle, though details are unclear due to the garbled source.
A fragmented account describes a school event at New Marracarra with students attending a performance by a visitor or teacher. Mr Grant is noted as aiding with arrangements and reporting on the afternoon activities, including a crowd and local participation.
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