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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
3
It would do to your advantage to call and inspect Wineberg's Geraldton Jewellery Arcade in Marine Terrace, Geraldton. The notice suggests visiting the shop for potential advantage, implying a sales or opportunity tied to the jewellery arcade location.
A jittery week in Geraldton features satirical verse and local gossip about the town hall, politics, and civic leaders. The piece mocks a Northern Party, hints at a sinking fund idea for future mayors, and laments constant delays in progress while recounting humorous misadventures and a racecourse tragedy.
The Meekatharra Rifle Club have prepped a site for their range and expect to raise money for practice soon. Meekatharra footballers travelled to Nannine last Sunday, with Nan nine winning convincingly. Many strangers are in town but no work for locals. the old bonds are out of work and likely to be cut.
A fragmented notice reports a remedy or patent medicine promising relief for coughing and chest symptoms. The item references a product named Powpermint Cure and mentions locations linked to ht Woods. Details are incomplete but indicate a health cure claim promoted to the public.
A fragmentary note mentions Trish Moss and a five year span with claims of remedies and cures. The text is unclear but references a person and alleged treatments. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations are clearly established in readable segments.
The article notes politicians publicly opposing continued Western Australian membership in the Federation. It argues against unilateral withdrawal, cites referendums, and critiques parliamentary work. It suggests possible civil strife or reform measures and comments on government pay and debates highlighting inefficiency.
A Black Range correspondent defends a report on the Progress Committee meeting against Mulga Jim and the Sandstone faction. He recounts motions, show of hands, and names, challenging false claims and urging unity plus a warden’s court and miners’ institute for the district.
The Weekly Times argues against appointing an English barrister to the West Australian Supreme Court, contending the state should promote its own qualified barristers. It claims the government undervalues Australian lawyers and risks undermining local confidence in the judiciary. The piece cites pride in Australian production and warns against foreign influence.
A shattered excerpt from the Duma’s manifesto calls for government reform, land redistribution, and loyalty to the people. It vows to resist the throne and army, urging unity and refusal to grant loans or idle concessions while ex-deputies plan a move to Stockholm amid a disrupted conference in Vibory.
A midwinter dispatch from the Inter-Parliamentary Confere nce cites a looming military dictatorship in Russia after the Duma's dissolution. Reports claim Jews fear mass violence while telegrams warn of revolutionary propaganda in the army and a suspended session of the Empire Council until next year.
London reports the Bishop of Zululand adheres to charges of inhumanity against Groens and has written to the Freestate of Natal demanding a formal inquiry into the matter.
London hosts the Inter-Parliamentary Conference in the Royal Gallery where Sir H Campbell-Bannerman outlines aims for international unity. About 600 delegates from twenty-one parliaments attend as Duma members arrive, with no comment on the Russian dissolution. The event ends with mixed signals on Russia’s future and a chorus of support for the Duma.
Fragmented text notes a remedy claimed to cure consumption and lung issues. It mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offered for sale by local sellers WR Pallowfield and others. The readable portion appears to reference health claims and medical advice in a damp, hurried OCR fragment.
Reported remarks suggest British and other leaders attend a peace gathering, pledging restraint on armaments. In parallel, mass displacements occur as people seek refuge in Tehran amid persecution, with large numbers seeking shelter at the Tellieh Embassy in Teheran.
Heavy weather hindered the attempt to yaw the British battleship Montagu off the rocks at Lime Island. A new try is planned for August 5. A separate report notes a deadly railway collision in America near Richmond County North Carolina killing three and injuring others. Obituaries mention Dr. John Gott, Bishop of Truro, and General Kodama, wartime Japanese governor.
In the state of VI eight private enterprise is granted contracts to construct fourteen railway variants. Jirdshn and Ritchie's of Rocky Bay were accepted. MidlandSenetian workshops will also undertake orders. The total sum appears as e750.
Detective Kavanagh reports gold thefts in the Kagoqorlie area far exceeding nominal figures. He cites dummy sales and staged claims, noting some miners hide vast banking accounts while others gain from stolen wealth. Magistrates are criticized for weak convictions as wardens acknowledge limited action.
Olympia announces a Masonia Hall program featuring The Passing Show. It includes Pathé Fiche offerings and novelty acts. Boxes are on sale at Bewell's with admission 3s and és. Also advertised Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy and a bowel medicine by Wu Fallowfeld, Marine Terrace.
Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for persistent coughs that could lead to pneumonia. Warns of danger if untreated and cites sale through W At Fallowfield Marine Terrace Courtinn.
In the Legislative Assembly a chain of bills was introduced and debated including the Assessment of Lasut for Taxation, Public Works Act Amendment, and Wines and Spirits Amendment. Amendments were moved on the Legal Practitioners Bill, but the proposal requiring years of service to qualify to practice failed. The Dealers ill report was adopted, Permanent Reserve passed, and the Savings Bank Bill advanced to its third reading after lengthy committee discussion.
A report records a 209 head drove from Mr Lee Steere's station passing through toward Leonora. W Walker appointed Protector of Aborigines. transfers of bank manager and postmaster discussed. Mining yields from Torwent and ore transport near 40000% gold escorted to Leonora. Parliament opens with Northern concerns voiced by Sir F Wittenoom. Bonnington's Moss touted for youth and old age health use.
The governor tours December venues greeting officials, attends a civic reception, and visits Freemasons Hotel and the City Enplanade. Public attendance invited as Excellency’s schedule includes formal greetings and exhibitions along the parade route.
Passenger list and departures show a Hobart to Fremantle sailing on Monday with infant passenger Fondey and travelers Messrs A W Eagar Tuapedor Finster D Powell J ae I Bie cya A McDerchett T Kitty Berry and N departing Hobart Monday and Wednesday respectively for Fremantle amid imperfect transcription.
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