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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1906

Page

3

Railways triumph in windy Saturday football clash

In a brisk match on the Reserve ground the Railways defeated Mercantiles 14 goals 17 behinds to 4 goals 9 behinds amid a biting westerly wind. Key players included Critch, Smith, Wait, Tarrant, Townshend, Darling, and Harrison. Railways led through the game with dominant play, while Mercantiles struggled with luck and fitness, managing only late attempts and two goals in the first half.

Toothall Darling Thirine Het Sy Railways Tram Smith Pass Mercantiles Haunce Tarrant Critch Teather Tonure Townshend Hall Pul Gil- Twenio Wea Tanily Breretan Doran Real Foe Mercantiles Ain Peelet Hall Smith Walt Ad Thompson Thompson Mercantiies Blic Pallaed Reading Railways Mercantilen Yoo Houce Hammond Mnartly Vail Tamly Proreton Martison Teathero Railways Bowering OM Dealin Pollard Youns Firereton Dounce Harrison Criteh Teading Reals Cools Whinas Wait Tall Longin Constantine

Great Peppermint Cure Promises Truth Prevails

Fragmentary notice notes a supposed cure called Great Peppermint Cure with references to Woods, locals, and uncertain hints. It presents unclear phrases about virtues and outcomes, lacking concrete dates or entities.

Football champions praise Chamberlain’s Pain Balm

A Wiggle Hawk Football Club secretary from Vic writes that Chamberlain’s Pain Balm relieves strains and heals abrasions after training or games. The note credits the balm with keeping players in condition and reducing soreness. Garbiton address of W B Fallow-Geld is listed.

Chamberlain Walniut Wigglehawk Eagiehawk Vic W. B. Fallow- Geld Marine Terrace Gerabiton

Miner at 1 000 ft Level Sparks Fires in Kalgoorlie

In Kalgoorlie on Saturday John Richart Phillips and his mate worked below the 1000 ft level and charred five holes. He stayed to light the huts where only three were lit when a blast occurred, leaving a widow and four children.

Kalgoorlie John Richart Phillips

Bonnington's Irish Nels Lifetine Remedy Featured

Se A Lifetine once led as a premier remedy for twenty four years. The note claims it is pleasant to take and can be sold with care.

Bonnington

Britain’s Navy and Government Building Programme

In Commons yesterday Sir Hysee Bell Bannerman said Home naval bases have been reduced and it would be inadvisable to transfer Nagal hanen defense to the Admiralty. Mr Robertson outlined the naval programme to build new launches two government towers and a clear subeteartoce at an estimated cost of £2,500,000 excluding battleships. The plan had Admiralty support but faced Opposition opposition and Hague Conference outcomes debated for 1907.

London Satsday House For Commons Sir Hysee Bell Bannerman Arrivons Nagalhanen Admiralty Robertson The House of Commons Peder Weestern Australia England Wobbeewst Western Australia New South Wales Queensland Commonwealth Sayine Federation Nombern Fuward Wilenoony Flame Nisin Prosperiy Aioe Smdak Canada

Train attack in Russia leaves generals dead and rebels on the run

London reports a Polish group halted a train with a saloon car containing officers and ukata captives. Several generals were killed or wounded as the desperadoes escaped with 1500 rubles. Authorities seized a manifesto revealing plans for a general insurrection and a list of participating organisations. De Witte was interviewed as the chaos unfolded.

London Novoe Vremya Oda Het Nebo Dura

State duties and British premier reference in De Witte interview

The Daily Telegraph publishes an interview with Count de Witte, former Tsarist Prime Minister, arguing reforms should have come sooner and the state must provide essential needs. He warns of Duma tensions, elections, and foreign statesmen’ views during Russia’s trials. Woods’ Peppermint marketed for coughs and colds is noted.

Daily Telegraph Count de Witte Tusxian Duma Anul Cran

Moderates in Bloemfontein Hold Meeting on State Dominion

In Bloemfontein the Moderates convened a meeting to calm the political situation and subdue calls to place the State under imperial dominion. They urged appeals to the Imperial Government to avoid control by the African der Bund and Het Volk groups.

Bloemfontein Th African der Bund Het Votk

Australian cotton first shipment from Queensland auction withdrawn

General notice reports the first shipment of Queen Cotton Caravanica wax from Queensland. The flat shipment arrived in Liverpool on Saturday and was withdrawn after a few bids. Fire brokers assess the cotton at 10d to 1d per pound in value. Also mentions Chicago millionaire's estate.

Lowdon Liverpool Yewienday Chicago

Tax bill pressed on executors of late Chicago merchant

The Chicago Board of Revenue reports that the late Mr Fick evaded taxation on 31,000,000 over the last seven years and has presented his executors a bill for 567,010.

Chicago Board of Revenue Fick Chicago

Prince Eugene Murat Dies in Bavarian Motor Accident

Prince Eugene Murat of France is killed in a motor accident in Bavaria. The Nachricht reports the fatal incident as a sudden motor mishap during a trip, with details limited to the fatality and location.

Prince Eugene Murat France Bavaria

Natal Militia Demobilisation Likely Pending Developments

Owing to the native rebellion being now practically under control the Natal militia will be demobilised next week unless further developments occur in the meantime.

Worrall Seeks Reserved Seat Plea in Parliament Fight

Worrall presses a reserved gallery request amid claims the government will cover his Bendigo expenses. He vows to refuse withdrawal of appeal, blaming ministers for the drink and gambling scandals. Parliament members press for gallery tickets as Sir Samuel Gillatt plans to sue Wortall for libel and slander.

Worrall Moulay Samuel Gillatt Wortall Alles Slannter

McLeod Case: Police Hold Key Evidence and New Arrest Looms

Police say they possess important information in the McLeod matter and anticipate another arrest on Monday. The chief examiner is reported to have left for New Zealand as part of the developing investigation.

McLeod Mate New Zealand

Towns Defeat Stanbury In New South Wales Rowing Fight

In Sydney on Saturday Towns rowed to an easy victory over Stanbury for the championship. The race on the Perramatta Silver Ulver course began shortly after 4 with Towns taking an early lead. Stanbury settled in after the first mile but Towns pulled away and finished ahead.

Stdney Stanbury Perramatta Searle's Monumes Stanbory

Land Scandals Threaten Sydney Bar Feud

NAW reports that Willi Cricks and Balft seek to defend themselves as they defend against Crick and Bath. The match is described as exceptionally weak and the overall dispute appears fraught with controversy in Sydney.

Willi Cricks Balft Sydney Crick Bath

Holman Norton Episode Returns Large Victory in Cootamundra

Holman won by a large majority in the Cootamundra election with 2279 votes to Norton 10 and 1639 for Fytapat rick. The result followed the mutual resignation of Mr Notman and Jutin Norton, the latter being rejected by his constituents in his subsequent work.

Cootamundra Holman Fytapatrick Norton Mr Notman Jutin Norton

Federal Budget Headed to Happy Tale Says Treasurer

Melbourne reports the Federal Treasurer Sir J Forrest promises a joyful budget speech Thursday. He plans to address Commonwealth State relations and the public debt issue and will discuss inquiries and observations in England. Some members advocate importing a Scotland Yard officer to police, and Sir Samuel Gittots' retirement from the ministry is urged amid unsatisfactory administration claims.

Melbourne Sir J Forrest Commonwealth England Paclla Scotland Yard Alsa Samuel Gittots

Gas Explosion at Parkes Cinematograph Exhibition

A gas explosion at a Parkes cinematograph show ignited the biograph causing a fire and panic. The hall was damaged and several people were injured, but there were no fatalities as water buckets helped extinguish the blaze.

Parkes

Westratian mines theft debate in Melbourne inquiry

Melbourne and Ballarat reports discuss gas theft and mining losses. Officials estimate up to £100,000 stolen annually in the state, with some mines losing substantial sums. The Trades and Labour Council secretary criticizes dishonesty claims and dismisses sensational journalism after a notable visit.

Melbourne Stock Exchange Meclares Ballarat Oraya Ardagh Trades and Laor Council Uithers Scan- Ucbury

Parliament Debate on Northern Representation in Cabinet

A speech by Sir Edward Wittenoom criticizes the ministry for lacking Northern Territory knowledge and representation. He urges more ministers with expertise in pearling, farming, and northern development, including rail and artesian issues, and questions government support for a western rail project. He notes the Premier’s cabinet lacks northern voices and urges substantive action.

Falward Wittenoam Legislation Council Vipse Rie Edward Apis Tai USA Pioxne Edward Wittenoom Iwearthdom Fremantle

Western Australia Debate on Federation and Reform

A speaker questions Federation costs and parliamentary efficacy, arguing for board governance or a scaled Parliament. He urges urgent action to avoid instability, criticizes current federal performance, and backs a plebiscite or requisition to reassess federation while predicting WA public support for major reform. The interchange references political figures and ongoing State concerns about unity and governance.

Immigration debate in colonial speech on settlement and policy

A colonial figure argues against expansive immigration programs, warning against funding mass settlement without experience. He urges caution, advocates testing policies, and recommends limiting upfront expenses while fostering land use, Canadian examples, and capital investment with safeguards. He critiques costly schemes and calls for prudent, experience based approaches to immigration and settlement.

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