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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
3
Logg and General announce formation of a union as several trades, including surveyors and assistants, prepare for joint interests. A public meeting is planned for August 12 at Geraldson’s with invitations extended. The union aims to secure material benefits for members and encourage active participation amid shifts in machinery and showring preparations.
A chaotic OCR style note records a purchase of a large dryer for a building project. Mentions names such as Eveagh and Sir Kenoet with references to British officials, Cornwall, and an address in a period newspaper setting. The text lists monetary amounts and dates in a nonstandard format, indicating a historical procurement or tender record with unclear context.
In the Geyakdum Police Court this morning Thomas Tares was charged with obtaining £8778 by a fraudulent cheque from Chas Anderson on duty. Pleaded guilty to a summary offence. Accused claimed he had been working since last year and asked for leniency. Judge warned of possible imprisonment but sentenced him to five months and three weeks. he promised to return if released.
Chaff and grain markets show limited firmness with speculative activity in UK markets near season end. Widespread sales down about 30 percent as merchants warn of higher forward prices offset by reduced local demand for feed and poultry uses. Jute crop notes and truck ticket marking emphasize careful bag differentiation to ensure accurate value attribution for different grades.
Advertisement touts new stock of furniture items with persuasive lines urging fortune making and right prices. Emphasizes proper advertising and appealing goods to attract customers to the store in New York.
Telegrams from Melbourne report that Federal Old Age Pension authorities have adopted measures to combat fraud in pension payments. In Victoria the system requires a warrantee to declare if a pension applicant has observed the pensioner drawing it. If false declarations are found, the warrantee may be prosecuted for obtaining money by false representation.
A coroner’s inquiry in Sunday proceedings found Lan Loy age 77 guilty of wilful murder in the stabbing death of Ah Ying five years ago. Loy was committed for trial as the district hears the case in Ben Digs.
A desultory account notes Goukd and Colonel Burston leading a cortege with the Royal Artillery and Naval Brigade. Represented by Colonel Toad, memorial attendees include Mewar, Gimbd, Fisher, Matthews, Rev Williams, Daly, Ava, and Melbourne. Sir William Lyne and others recall the deceased as a gentleman and a respected speaker.
Melbourne Sunray reports Mia Weston, an elderly woman, fell from a train near Benalla while en route to Albury and suffered injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident and medical teams attended the scene.
Thomas Nicholson a swiner was killed by falling earth at the Speri men Hill Mine in Bendigo. The accident occurred during material handling and rescue attempts followed. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and mine officials.
In Sydney Forest Lawn a bedroom fire was promptly put out by the fire brigade. While clearing debris they found Leila Coklier, 65, in a pensioners’ chair, dead before the doctor arrived. The report notes the old age pensioner lived at 8 Vorage.
On Wednesday the House of Representatives will elect a successor to the late Sir Frederick Hobier. Names discussed include Messes Rewl Bruce Sarit Diggabil Thomsen and Wo IL Trvine as potential candidates with a government decision likely by Tuesday regarding restoration of the stern action.
A Brisbane Sunday report describes a passenger train derailment near Roma at about five-thirty yesterday morning. The engine cleared the line but the carriage behind the engine derailed, dragging others over the side of the railway embankment. Eleven people were injured and two were killed, identified as JE Reeves of Toowoomba and Mackie of Chinchilla. The Commissioner of Railways investigated, noting the express train was traveling at a normal pace and five carriages were overturned, sleepers broken, and rails twisted.
Disorder erupted after the South Melbourne vs Fitzroy game as Bain the umpire faced violent crowd hostility. A constable was injured and police struggled to control about 20 officials and fans who showered stones and umbrellas, with several youths to be prosecuted.
South Australia Adelaide Sunstay reports an inquest into the exhumer boty of Hervard Anthony Tomy concluding on Friday. Medical witnesses included Drs TR FE Magarey Town ML Ericlsen and W T Moywart along with A Fignoh. City Coroner De Ramsay Smith found the death caused by a skull fracture after altercation involving Richard Beni and Arthur T. Harvey, both later tried.
The lady of Sir Frederick Holder was moved to Adelaide by a special Victorian Government train. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Havelock. A brief service was conducted in the House of Representatives on Saturday by Rev Reeve Williams. Pallbearers included Premier Mr Murray, Speaker Mr Frank Madden, Sir John Forrest, Mr Jesse Cook, and Rev May Fitchett.
Adelaide reports the first fatal tram accident linked to the new service last night. G Wiely, a rampouter, was crushed by a tram and died this morning. The event underscores danger as the fledgling tram line operates in the city. CARSON'S REMOVAL SALE advertised with all items at cost price. Taft references appear in unrelated humorous copy.
Perth wire reports Surveyor Canning notes a sensational gold discovery in the North. The dated letter describes auriferous prospects extending toward South Australia with warnings about travel conditions and camels needed for safe exploration.
Saturday's football results show South Fremantle 1.15 defeated Midlands 5.9. Fremantle beat East Perth 3.11 to 1.2, Subiaco 1.8 won over East Fremantle 0.1, and Port Adelaide, Perth, Nori Fremantle 2-2, Bowler, Ratlarats 0-1.
Mackenzie reports a tight market with light supplies across all lines and a scarce fruit theme at Saturday's auction. Notable prices and items include Brewers beyond oranges, spinach, parsley, beets, turnips inching up, cabbage, celery, leeks, potatoes, carrots, and apples, with multiple vegetable items showing limited availability and modest gains.
The report details rugged play as Rovers and Cadets clash with strong tackling and steady backs. Jones, Ward, and Kelly stand out. the Railways overcome Cuxters 5-8 in a hard fought win, Meadowcroft and Marsh praised for defense and persistence.
The case of Thomas Cairns versus Norman Lynamrnee centers on damages over a cheque for £1 1s. The defendant failed to appear, and the plaintiff seeks £10 plus county costs. The dispute includes unpaid wages and a contested payment history, with the court ordering damages and four weeks imprisonment in default of payment.
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