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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1906
Page
2
The article lists celestial events for Geraldton in July including sunrise, last quarter on July 13 at 6.13 p.m. and new moon on July 21 at 8.69 p.m. along with first quarter on July 29 at 3.58 p.m. Also notes a July 6 12.27 p.m. base value for sunrise.
Shipping notices list Moulay and Hobart arrivals from Eastern States via Fremantle and departures from Hobart to Fremantle and Fremantle to various ports. Details include references to Rockhurst Farm Northampton wheat conditions and movements of firms Mosere Dalgety Co, with unclear dates and garbled names.
The piece debates Premier Moore’s plan to reserve large land areas for British migrants in West Australia. It argues for encouraging legitimate agricultural settlement while resisting exclusive land monopolies, urging first come first served as the fair rule for resident applicants and warning against alienation that harms local workers. It notes support for local farmers and critiques of exclusive immigration restriction.
Detectives search for the Cue murder suspect as Day Dawn and Cue activity continue. Hunters trudge to Black Range after losing a man named Hunter, rabbit numbers rise at Black Range and Monives, and 200 rabbits were trapped recently. The Governor-elect arrives at Geraldton for a public reception, while a Melbourne telegram notes an Australia wide telephone link between Brisbane and Bundaberg. Getaliton to Cue rail distance is 262 miles. Roogardie miners protest the failed Si Battery Commission promise and urge action through MPs.
A wartime drill evening at the Drill Hall features officers and local dignitaries attending a toast to the king that was interrupted by the Mayor’s regretful withdrawal. Lieutenant T A Kidd is praised for appointment and the gathering hears a Rifle lecture by instructors from the A S EH unit as the band plays.
A brief item records a pleasant moment during a singing event titled National Animated, noting the absence of tand and the overall agreeable mood observed by attendees.
Serious railway accident reported as the Albany express derailed near Cladline. Passenger coach and two trucks capsized with several ladies badly injured. earlier reports exaggerated. Authorities recount deaths and injuries among passengers.
An Albany express accident near Clackline left several injured including Mrs. Kurtz of Kalgoorlie with thirty stitches to head and face, and Mr. Hore of Coolgardie aiding the injured. A Northam breakdown train and Perth doctors attended the scene as two carriages toppled over while others remained on the tracks.
A train accident in Kalgoor Ue section caused an hour's feg to Renaie with the Kalgoor Ue portion overturning. An inquiry will be held today and Mrs Kurtz with three daughters is progressing favorably though two daughters were cut about the face.
A fragment discusses how minor accidents in distant places become local gossip for days, contrasting vast global events with small incidents that captivate communities. It mentions a recent accident involving a Mr. Ei, highlighting the pattern of newsworthiness driven by proximity and repetition.
A rider from Wheal Ellen lead mine was thrown from a horse during a ride with friends. He sustained a serious head and neck injury but is progressing toward recovery under medical care. Also noted are local court actions under the Aborigines Protection Act and discussion of a recent extraordinary election.
A letter from James McClurky replies to accusations of "Your Owl" Greenough being the author. He denies the claim and declines others' credit, urging the editor to publish the correction. The note ends with a formal closing and date line.
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