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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
3
Indh Fire Brysade accounts and responses to critics cover the Malvern Municipal Council meeting. Geraldton bridge laws and subsidies are noted, with ministers and officials outlining reforms and the planned Perth trip to advance the Leonora to Lawlers railway extension.
Fragmented notes discuss annual event, subscriptions, and polling interest. Mentions names like Clarke, Phillips, Moore, Walton Company, and references to May, April, and January timelines. Contains unclear OCR with scattered place and person names and several survey-like observations about rates and audience interest.
Telegrams report a collision on the Victoria inter state line near the railway lane last night. Authorities say several persons were injured and the wreck involved local workers and a passenger train. preliminary details indicate delays and investigations are underway.
A detailed match report notes Railways led 5 to 3 4 at quarter time but trailed by halftime. Rovers staged a strong second half, with Willis and Harper key in defense and attack. The verdict favored the better team, with Rovers’ ruck and forward line creating chances while umpiring drew some debate.
A pawnbroker bought the effects of a deceased man and found four documents among the clothing. The items reveal the man’s worth about 250 pounds and the authorities are reviewing the purchase as part of the investigation.
A scrambled notice from the Radway Employers outlines nominations for a secretary position, listing many names across Geraldton Fremantle Kalgoorlie and Perth. The article hints at a September election date and mentions candidates including R. McCarchon Fremantie M. Seay ton Perth and J. Medlwraith Merridias among others.
Market activity shows mixed signals as Tate and partners adjust positions with cautious optimism. Investors weigh drought impacts, commodity prices, and regional demand while officials monitor Bisque Irate and Vel indicators for guidance.
Fragmentary readable lines report a Wednesday date and mention services or availability at a railway yard or station. Names and exact locations are unclear but reference an event or notice around transport hours and a price or fare note.
IL CARSONS REMOVAL SALE now on with every line to be cleared at cost price. Shop promotes deep discounts on stock, urging customers to hurry for limited time offers.
A letter from Koraldton dated July 20 contests a report about Local Court proceedings with a denial of the charge. The author asserts he did not participate in the alleged act and offers to forfeit £10 if proven guilty. The note includes stray references to wagers and weathered market prices, reflecting the page’s miscellaneous content.
Carson's Removal Sale unfolds with all items cleared from the shelves as part of the final clearance. Shoppers report rapid turnover and discounts on remaining stock across the store, with staff guiding customers through the closing process and discount applications.
Premier delivers pre ses sional speech at Bunbury detailing Western Australia finances. He condemns stagnation and praises tariff control while forecasting revenue from land sales, railways, water costs, and wharfage. He notes debt per head and progress on land settlements, agricultural development plans, and public works.
A garbled government notice outlines renewal refusals, equity based reform, and upcoming legislation. It mentions New Zealand darts, national banks, and local authorities gaining power to implement certain measures.
The Hornsby type suction gas plant at Kanowna, installed by Messrs Harris Searle and Co and Norton’s battery, was celebrated yesterday. Fred Stacey, managing partner, led the demonstration with Reidell and Norton as proprietors, as miners and battery managers gathered. The new engine, designed to use charcoal gas, showed smooth operation and improved efficiency, with expectations for cost savings and wider adoption.
The Pirates of Greenough faced the real team The match at Dongarra on Saturday the 17th. A decisive victory was recorded by the Pirates, establishing a clear result in the rivalry.
A lively report details a football match between Pirates and Tongarra with notable players Dengarra Meute Finnebelitte and Vae. W. Fisbomne G. Gulninte and F. such scored for the Pirates while R. Mewar and AI) taverns contributed for Tongarra. Umpire Dongarra officiated amid partial crowd praise and postgame thanks from Danser Sham and Tongarra supporters.
An MER press interview with District Engineer Mr. Cresswell outlines delays in Northampton railway work. He notes material handling, shifting project sites, and staffing issues, with government supply decisions and public sympathy influencing the pace of repairs and potential termination of the contract.
A fragment notes Englebrecht's second contest drawing competitors as the Geraldton Express warns readers of a Friday game. The paper, published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, is mailed free for a year on receipt of 125 6d in advance.
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