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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists topics and names including references to corporations nationalization and Parramatta with scattered figures such as 12 dollars. The readable portions suggest a docket or notice style but lack coherent context or complete facts.
Vienna reports detail how Colonel Redl killed himself to avoid arrest for sharing secrets with a foreign power. The case traces large sums paid, a cipher, and a directing letter from a foreign espionage bureau. Jandric received life imprisonment after three arrests in Vienna.
In North Sydney an early morning tragedy leaves Torace Drysdale dead after shooting Jane Day, 40, through the heart. Drysdale survived a self inflicted wound after the bullet was deflected by a fit. He said he looked to heaven for guidance before the act and claimed a history of attempted suicide amid intense religious study.
A long editorial notes delays in federal election results across vast territory and laments the difficulty of forecasting outcomes. It contrasts Liberals and Labor, wishes prosperity for farmers, and praises mining growth in Yilgarn with rising ore output and new plants, arguing regional gains benefit all districts.
In dusty June conditions a fast Railways side defeated Brigade 14 goals 15 behinds to 4 goals 3 behinds. Key players included Bremtnall Osborne Howsup Smith Modlvray Attet King Downey for Railways, and Limch Kimting Marsh Ingiwon Rosa Townshend Shepheard for Brigade.
In Adelaide on June 1 Premier Butler announced a London loan of 26,000,000 for South Australia could not be floated due to a hard colonial borrowing market and high foreign interest. Premier Butler said a 500,000 pound 12 month loan at 4 percent was secured from financial institutions while awaiting a more favorable issue window.
In Victoria, Australia, the Australian cricket team secured an innings and 191 run victory after posting 934 runs for the innings. Van Hove contributed 39 in the first innings and 84 in the second as the Australians overwhelmed their opponents.
Ottawa May 30 by 51 votes to 27 the Senate yesterday rejected the motion for the second reading of the Government Naval Defence Bill.
May 31 report from Brussels details a Palais de Fetes transformation into a concert hall for a grand extravaganza. An estimated 98,000 will attend a boxing match between Carpentier and Wellas, with tickets priced from 1s to 20s. Over 1,500 foreign visitors are expected for the event hosted by the Superior Queen.
Testimonial letters from Mra James Segan of Wavalley Sydney and Mrs A Gaacoigne of Moonee Ponds describe severe rheumatism and sciatica earlier, noting lack of relief from various medicines. They credit Warset's Safe Cure with significant improvement after trying the product, claiming restored mobility, appetite, and strength.
The May revenue and expenditure show revenue 401,839 pounds and expenditure 498,477 pounds, creating a deficit for the month. The cumulative deficit stands at 418,786 pounds as of June 2, according to the state returns.
The Perth City Council has raised a local loan of 109000 pounds at four percent interest. The move funds city projects and signals cautious financial activity by the council.
Meekatharra mining official presented a detailed series on gold production at the district, noting figures through December 31, 1912. The report highlighted shifts in output and prospects for future extraction in the Meekatharra area.
Fragmentary ad style text discusses chest ailments and a supposed remedy, pushing a “breathe able” medicine from The Pops Pantile Co Sydney. It touts proper delivery to the lungs and mentions Mil kmaid coffee milk blend and a mail order offer from Sydney.
Perth report says Lanmon, an East Perth station official, is suspended amid allegations he charged the public higher rates than the departmental schedule. The dispute centers on a sum reportedly involving a hundred pounds.
Perth June 4 reports the death of Mr Tickrd Holmes of Richard Holmes and Co. He died yesterday at the age of sixty two. The obituary notes his long business career and standing in the community.
In a tense contest the Fire Brigade defeated Railways 9 goals 16 behinds to 4 goals 1 behinds. Key players Wight Tetlow Carpenter Rewan Nel fresponsible and Nelly Mfireball shone for the winners, while Keating Cream Clarkson McGee Tyrne Birvee Chas Thome Evensea contributed for Railways. The Brigades dominated early and maintained control, pulling ahead with a strong third quarter and sealing the victory with rapid scores from Velcade territory.
South Fremantle and West Perth clashed in a Perth metropolitan meet on June 2 with scores 6.4 to 3.8 while East Premantle led North Premantle 4.5 to 4.41 in a tightly contested event.
At Perth on Saturday a good attendance observed despite threatening weather. Results include AOTORS FLAT RACE won by Rector in six furlongs after a close finish. Dudley Handicap saw Divine triumph at six furlongs. Seturban Handicap details and Adelaide birthday meeting results listed with multiple winners and dividends. Victoria Park and City Handicap results noted with small fields and payouts.
A brisk contest between Junior Association Fire Brigade and Railways aimed at reaching the second round. The first quarter was evenly contested with both sides exchanging pressure as the match progressed.
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