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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
3
The column lists varied local happenings from Geraldton and Mullewa districts. It mentions court delays, holiday schedules, school closures, transport and townsite debates, and community figures like Frank Troy and Richard Irving, painting a snapshot of civic concerns and social humor.
Ad fragment promotes a “Chronic Chest” remedy and a Scottish distillery boast, with garbled branding and nonsensical phrasing. It reads like an OCR ad denoting medical relief and bottled goods, lacking clear claims, dates, or identifiable entities.
Friday evening at the Shamrock Hotel card room the staff honored Mr Wallace signaling his retirement as proprietor. Speakers praised him as a good friend and capable boss whose care for workers and family was felt by all. A travelling bag gift and toasts followed, with tributes from Miss Mackses Watt Maarork Wil Hamme and others.
J Ross denies authorship of a four page letter under the pen name So So in the Paper. He states he did not write or counsel on any part of the letter and asks for removal of false impressions. This is his second disclaimer of Jetvera's authorship.
A fragmented Local letter accuses the Geraldton Roads Board and the Erads Commonage of mismanaging commonage funds and railway travel impacts. It references reservations and elections, urging action to avoid forced camping for travelers between Cerakiton and Myliowa. Notes wartime era ad snippets and a Scottish proverb alongside other mixed text.
Obituary notes Claude Menken of Francis Street aged about his years death from a cerebral hemorrhage and lists his family including wife Fripp and son Charles. It also covers the death of Mrs Tomlinson from severe burns after clothing caught fire at her residence in Multowa. Her husband and eight children endure a trying time as the eldest boys show resilience and the father tends to the family with the youngest child clinging to him. The funeral for Mrs Tomlinson is planned at the Church of England in Tore this afternoon.
Telegraph records the death of Mr. P. Martin of Inglewood Park near Donnybronk aged 79. An early West Australian settler arriving in 1857 he spent decades in the North West as a contractor. He leaves sons and daughters including Mrs. Vixonws of Goraktton and Mrs. Maher of Cottistoe, with all in mourning for the late figure who shaped much of the region's early development.
Mrs. Whitby, wife of Mr. Whitby, died of typhoid fever at Victoria Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Foster of the Teaves Wyotin family. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Father Terry officiating, many mourners attended, and the remains were laid to rest in the old Catholic cemetery.
A rough transcription notes a Sunday discussion on combines and government aims. It references the prime minister, the economy, and regulatory matters, with uncertain terms and places. The fragment mentions Brex or Belgium contexts and the broader policy mood.
The Federal Attorney General Mr Hughes spoke on rising brick prices and two potential courses to curb price rises. He described populative regulation and trust restraint rules as tools to prevent harm to the public, with interstate action possible. He warned that combines could widen beyond bricks if wages rise and costs are shifted to consumers.
Sunday report states Mr Coombe, acting for the Victorian Enifoyers Federation Chub, was arrested for the unlawful handling of a cheque amounting to pounds fifteen shillings and fourpence. The accused denies the charge and pleads for executive aid.
Melbourne Sunday report of Charles Phipps waking to a fallen lamp in a wooden linuse at Achwea. A blaze started, he found the hose and woke his wife Mrs Phipps and their six children. All escaped safely but the house burned down.
A garbled notice about Bob Sutherlard of Hebert Sutherland a jockey likely killed in a race in South Australia. The fragment references debts and property valued at about £2081 for relatives.
AELBOURt Sungay reports the annual conference of ranches of the Political Labour Council held at Trades Hall with large attendance of delegates. The session debated exclusion of Joovinist and discussed representation of RC PTA. Mowat led a delegation, and labor journals noted developments through yesterday afternoon.
A fragmented Victorian news item reports railway receipts reaching £1,22,007 amid a busy period. It notes a dance at the Cay Tun and a Masonic Hall gathering, with Captain Niventus temporarily relieving Pitot Gilmore at Geralton. Local figures Ferguson and McGuinness are mentioned in property dealings, while Royal Thomas Strom presided over a lodge meeting and football club plans featured officers to be elected next meeting.
Premier Murray says his Ministry is handicapped in dealing with several major constitutional schemes under consideration. He notes Victoria’s treasury is in a good position but faces shortfalls for large production projects. He hints at seeking state green markets to obtain money for future expansion.
In New South Wales Sydney a spoke and naw factory at Bateman's Hay was totally destroyed by a fire on Saturday. Firefighters discovered the blaze after the roof collapsed. Damaged areas and inventory were extensive though exact loss figures were not yet available.
A garbled OCR style text presents disjointed phrases about courage, virtue, and historical figures, lacking clear events or facts. The fragment mentions Nero, a cold, and possible names but remains incoherent without identifiable persons, places, or dates to anchor a proper news-style summary.
Telegram style notes race results with names like COGNABATE and Tope among a field including Moraga Alarm Veritas and Arquelle. The finish centers on Tope tumbling up for a close win over Argbenuse with Al arma and others in a distant chase. Details include weights, whip restrictions, and a secretary resigning after 37 years of service in Sydney.
In Kalgoorlie on Monday Teibert and Watson witnessed a mining incident where a man fell from a bucket while ascending a shaft. Fire and fumes overwhelmed him as a rope saved another worker, but the victim remained unconscious despite late rescue efforts.
Fragmentary report details the death of Margaret Wilson, a two year old, during a chloroform anesthesia procedure at Perth Public Hospital. The infant underwent surgery to remove a nasal growth and died during the operation. Authorities and medical staff are investigating the circumstances of the patient’s death and noting the anesthesia event.
A fragmented report notes a visitor named Richard David Vine from Perth staying at Hromantic and visiting a hospital and prison. Details are garbled but references to a fat oapomts and Frannie prison appear amid questionable syntax and unclear events.
The Strathyre, sailing from Baltimore to Fremantle, loses Captain McLaren on the morning of May 24. Chief officer McLaren appears to depart the vessel without warning. crew members report nothing definitive as investigators begin a formal inquiry into the incident.
The official receiver reports a charge of improper conduct against Mr Moss after his salary was deducted by the Avidtzation Pourt. The Civil Hopvine Commission, Wall, recommends delaying payment and an appearance in the local Industrial Court. Proceedings will proceed before the Arbitrate Tint Court with Moss’s intent andMovers!
Fragmented report cites a party congress approving planks and measures. Text references Bunbury and Mowlay with unclear names and titles, noting laws and statutes adopted amid a political session.
The community gathered for the funeral of Father Hyan with high attendance and prayers. Family members including Kishon Kelly and Mr TJ Ryan attended as the procession moved to the viewing and burial at the local churchyard. The obituary notes the late priest’s decades of service and thanks supporters for their sympathy.
A fragmentary report recounts a Sunday sermon by Rev. Father Hilti related to Father Ryan and the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It praises his piety, wit, and instructive example, noting Catholic and non Catholic attendees and the impact on parishioners.
The body of Kathor Ryan will be brought to St Francis Xavier's Church for a requiem mass at 1 pm. The cortege will include relatives and priests from the dinose ag con conveniently altered. The central theme references mourners and a church service following the train arrival.
The Royal Worcester and Bon Ton Corsets draw Perth ladies with Miss Hougutaling demonstrating their health and comfort benefits. These corsets, shown as superior and essential, are available exclusively at Boan Bros.
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