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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented remarks recount William Deakin addressing Northcote town meeting. The dialogue praises imperial unity, laments partisan strife, and urges support for constitutional ties within the Commonwealth. Applause greets mentions of colonial governance and loyalty to the Crown.
An early advertisement extols Pep Brewing cough tablets as a universal remedy for chest and throat issues. The copy claims relief from bronchial irritation, influenza, colds, sore throat, and related pains, touting its opiumless formula and noting price and availability.
A fragmented verse asserts a solution labeled The Coop 1 as a cure or escape from credit parasites. The text blends wandering musings with coded phrases and numbers, echoing a satirical or surreal adage about credit recovery.
The advertisement touts Frootoids as an elegant, pleasant, and thoroughly reliable remedy for constipation and blood poisoning. It claims quick relief, liver benefits, and superior action to ordinary aperients, warns against daily-dose regimens, and promotes 72 tablets per bottle priced at 1 shilling 6 pence. It urges purchase from chemists or direct notice to readers if unavailable.
The June 27 ordinary meeting notes the chairmanship of Geo. Baker with Jupp secretary and other members. Reports on works include gravelling near Mt Evin Road, Norris Road repairs, and a planned causeway. proposed tank sinking at Waggeetakine Reserve. inspections of Bowes-Naba Wah How and Wal laby White Park Road. and costed works for poison ivy control and road travel safety. Accounts and tenders from Speedy and others approved for payment.
Eastough and Geraldton East Chapmiwn Rd projects listed with per chain rates and contractor names. Tenders deemed too high. fresh tenders to be lodged. Jobe Sims and Jupp Road repairs referenced with small sums. meeting adjourned and bids closed at five.
The interstate flour millers conference concluded with recommendations to prevent price dumping across states. It called for standardizing state association prices, protecting consumers, and avoiding inter-state violations while aligning with the new 2006 government framework. Delegates urged liaison with state Underwriters and noted subsidies should be referred to the Commonwealth Government for state matters.
A valuable mineral discovery on the Peak VI goldfields is reported by two residents of atdiand Junction. Mr J P Murphy and his brother in law Mr J W Regan prospected a year ago and found a lime croft stone fragment noted by Kangaroo mining. The find is described as of great value to the State.
A health tip claims to speed healing of a burn or scald by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It promises immediate relief, healing in one third the time of other salves, and no lasting scar. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
A fragmentary report details Mr Murphy and partners prospecting near Mount Taylor for a mineral vein near the Murchison River. Tests suggest high heat stability, potential brick and furnace liner use, with applications ranging to safe powder. a block shown in Audland and later in Fil. Offices indicate possible sale to the Government and ongoing syndicate involvement.
A satirical verse mocks a reclusive man shunning publicity and commerce. It praises quiet life and solitude, imagining a grave wreath engraved This is a playful critique of those who avoid attention and doorfront sales pitches.
The ad claims this remedy cures biliousness by cleansing the stomach, invigorating digestion, and regulating the liver and bowels. It promises quicker relief and a renewed relish for meals, with sales through chemists and druggists.
A fragmented old verse passage describes the farmer's reliance on hired hands and weather, noting farmers clothe workers in tatters while the land yields crops and hardship persists. Strong entities are not clearly identifiable in the readable text.
The tale follows Robert Aytwin who finds a cryptic ring note from Katherine Desmind claiming a motive and drama. He confronts her after discovering the message and staged passion, only to learn of the overblown theatrics behind their strained romance and her reluctance to explain.
Katherine and Robert renew vows after a tangled misunderstanding, amid playful banter and emotional moments. He recalls the ring’s origin from his mother as they confront trust and forgiveness, ending with a hopeful, intimate departure and a promise of a shared future.
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