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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
3
Telegrams describe a motor car incident in Melbourne Washington area involving Thomas Stvhanis and Wemaceed aR FN OveR DY a motor or wheel. The car struck slowly as Lowie Thumphries failed to call Richrhy, and both were injured. Humphries aided bystanders pulled the car to a private hospital where further care continued.
A garbled report notes Eliah Dowie and his father in law at Adelaite in South Australia with vague references to Dowie and Prophet Dowie. The fragmentary text offers no clear dates or outcomes.
An unclear Maylands incident reports a cyanide poisoning scare at a house on Sohnih Avenue. The scene draws responders and police seek the cause amid strange comments about a female patient and a hospital event.
A garbled report lists several matches and scores in a Perth metropolitan football program. Teams named include West Perth, Fremantle, South Fremantle, East Perth, Melbourne? and Broben Miho with varied scores. The text is heavily corrupted with misspellings and uncertain names.
A Saturday meeting of Northampton railway workers discussed their wage dispute with the department head, Mr Gregory. Speeches by Mr Drew and others weighed the ministerial stance, potential job losses, and options for resuming work while awaiting department action.
Fragmentary lines describe a failed tie after fishing with Bul claiming a coil and a garbled quote about drug use. The next day the speaker mentions fighting through woods and a supposed cure, with unclear attribution to Gord or a similar name.
A conference at Newcastle involving colliery proprietors and miners representatives agreed unanimously to proposals for settling all disputes in the district. No further news disclosed. the meeting was described as most harmonious and orderly by observers in Sydney on Sunday.
Payis, who said death amount saved the life of a miner named ATW, is a mine at Gevtigg yesterday when the father fell down. Laver quarry Heitert charged and widely up bladed. The Minister for Mines praises Payis bravery and may reward.
Police report a constable and a plainclothes officer were targeted during a special train event at Presto yesterday evening. The officers were fatally wounded as they confronted suspects near the rail line. Authorities launched an investigation and are reviewing eyewitness accounts and security footage.
In a brief exchange the writer notes that published contributions are declined by others and suggests an exception be made for their case. The tone questions the direction and purpose of the editorial decision.
The sculling championship of Australia, sponsored by Beach Cup funds, saw Urry Pearce edge out Jack Mitchell on the Parramatta River yesterday afternoon. The veteran Hut Peach inspired the race, and Pearce is likely to be matched with George Wiich of New Zealand and George Das next.
The Commissioner of Taxation announces that from the first duty year the administration of the Dividend Duties Act is under the Minister of Taxation. All returns and related correspondence must be directed accordingly. July 1909. James Edward T. Owrf Commissioner of Taxation. Taxation Dept Howard Street, Penh.
A defendant pleads guilty to a charge involving striking a horse with a whip and cruelty during horse racing activity. The report notes the admission and uncertainty in the record, with a July date mentioned and reference to a witness statement about the horse being starved.
Melbourne Sunday report on the Horsham case reveals testimony by Mrs Cox and May, with Griffiths and Sergt Kennealy detailing the fatal stabbing during a confrontation. Witnesses describe the scene, the actions leading to death by strangulation and loss of blood, and statements about motive and sequence of events before the coroner.
Mr. Cook indicates Lord Kitchener's arrival will be coordinated to aid the Commonwealth. A small arms factory tender is to be accepted with bids from English and American firms. the American bid appears the lowest and is likely to be approved.
The Federal Treasurer holds delayed revenue figures and plans to deliver the budget speech in the first week of August. The statement is expected Tuesday August 1. Treasury demands are heavy, likely requiring short term borrowing for public works. No decisive action yet by ministers.
Reports reach Mehra Treasurer and Queensland authorities that federal old age pensions were paid in two states. The matter involves cross state disbursement and scrutiny by authorities.
The Cabinet will on Monday propose the Governor in Council sentence Jas Cosgrove to a term of sixteen years imprisonment. Cosgrove was convicted of a criminal offense involving a woman at Trimwealy.
A Melbourne meeting recounted a miner's heroism amid a dispute. The motion failed by 44 votes as workers resisted returning to duty. A vote of thanks to Mr. Drew was passed for attendance and remarks, which drew applause.
Reports from Wellington state the Norwegian barque Isle was lost in the Chin Sea near Rangoon in May. The 99 hour ordeal ended when the crew were picked up by the steamer Mangalira and landed at Momckone.
The firm aims to clear present stock as it plans a dressmaking shop and workroom. Mr Fuller says a highly skilled dressmaker has been secured and the business will pivot toward summer goods and ready-to-wear offerings. Footwear and fabrics from England are noted with long lead times and planned import reshipments.
A district aquatic society held a members meeting at Weilgarens to plan a year with events and races. New organizers were elected, and the program for forthcoming fixtures was approved by the federation, with annual and visiting contingents noted.
A brief note promotes Woods Great Peppermint Ware as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. It claims consistent performance and steadfast effectiveness without faltering, appealing to consumers seeking dependable relief.
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