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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
The death of Charles Smith was reported on June 6 at Yalegan after a brief illness. He had previously served as a railway inspector and lived with his wife, currently employed as a porter at the railway. A large turnout attended the funeral with health officials in attendance.
Widely publicized claim says Dr Rudolph Schiffmann, a renowned asthma expert, has perfected a cure. The ad invites sufferers to request a free personal trial package by sending name and address, asserting thousands cured and urging testimonials.
A patrol left Wiluna on Wednesday with twenty four valvers and nine months’ provisions to begin a preliminary survey toward Mail's Creek Kimberley. The operation targets a two year schedule including the well sinking. Police report limited activity in the district as rain tightens travel and the survey party proceeds toward the Western mining region.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain talm as a relief for inflammatory rheumatism pain. It promises immediate relief after the first application or a money back guarantee, mentioning Kursale By and Pallawifeld Marine Terrace in Galeton.
A fragmented notice warns of a ten year proven infant mortality and cautions against institutions and adulterations linked to Wolfe s Scunapps. The readable text names Stadkpurt Eepyely and Cughis and Coulda in a historical warning about illicit mixtures at a Linbeyd compound.
An advertisement extols Bile Beans for digestive troubles and associated symptoms such as nausea, bad taste, sleeplessness, and fatigue. A testimonial from F. Dorris of Darlingstrest Tamworth NSW claims long relief after trying the remedy, while the copy lists wide range of illnesses it supposedly comforts. Price points noted: 1/1 and 2/9 per box.
The Fortuiheily Football Association gathered at the Shamrock Hotel with chairman J Paseon and members from Trailways Rovers Mercantiles and other clubs. They welcomed new secretary Al Moore, discussed recreation ground improvements, ground requirements for a Rovers versus Tailways match, and approved a four player provision for Mercantile Club to strengthen the team.
Indignation greeted the removal of Mr Baird from Chapman Experimental Farm management and the transfer of A Crawned to Vista. Keays appointed manager amid ongoing farm work. the forest and land are referenced with somber tone as the piece laments ruin and calls for renewal.
The article notes the appointment of a new farm manager with high credentials from New South Wales and Victoria. It highlights his past roles of responsibility, the strong support from Mr. Baird, and belief that under his hands farm work will suffer no loss. It cautions that local and broader political pressures may persist against him.
A letter from Mr P Stine MDA to MPs advocates forming a Northern party to conserve and promote Northern interests in Western Australia. He proposes weekly Parliament House meetings, extending to municipal and road boards, to press regional claims and coordinate against Southern dominance. He seeks views from colleagues promptly.
London reports Dr Clifford a Baptist minister addressing Free Church demonstrators on Wimbledon Common. He condemns Clause 4 of the Roman Catholic or Ralpeatian bill now before Parliament, arguing it would force fines or jail for refusals to fund propagation of a faith, accusing the Liberal Government of repeating past coercive tactics.
Fifty inmates in a Russian town have refused food since January, unaware of arrest reasons, in a bid to hasten trials. Relatives press the government to intervene as some prisoners risk delirium.
The Socialist members urged referring the government agrarian programme to local committees elected by universal suffrage, but peasant Socialists rejected the idea, leading to an almost unanimous defeat. Meantime workers shift to support the Duma, threatening a general strike while Prime Minister Goremykin remains defiant but avoids provoking an armed rising.
France has domained from Morocco ER000 as compensation to Charbonnier’s family after a Frenchman was thuriterot at Tangier. An official apology and a memorial at the scene are stipulated. The Kaiser met Emperor Jose in Vienna about a consal matter, then they proceeded to the Schoubenin Patan.
The International Congress at London recommends legislation to abolish employment of women workers in the mining industry. The proposal aims to restrict women from mining roles, reflecting a push to regulate gender participation in mining labor.
Me Wilson, spokesman for Chicago meat packers, rejects most government revelations as premintency and argues packers would welcome supervision if not required to. Many American sailors and British workers refuse to eat American mined meat due to the recent disclosures.
The Wm. Walsh Relief Fund opens to aid Mr W Marsh and Mrs Wight and their children after a fire. Mr E A Brede will oversee collection and distribution of household effects. The column notes additional contributions received for the Wight relief fund and other memorial gifts.
London report describes June 4 ambush of an aquairon under Captain Clark at a donga. Three hundred natives charged through Milton Europeans, then surrounded the captain as he fought wounded. Desperate defense with rock and undergrowth ended with Colonel Royston’s relief force arriving. One officer, S J Robertson of Melchinto, killed. an Australian wounded.
Natal troops press a large envelopment amid reports that Dinizulu plans seven regiments for war. Col. Mermoth calls up reserves as inhabitants are urged to stay indoors. The rebel chief Igahanli was killed during Sunday's fighting.
Melbourne notes Premier R J Seddon urges Britain to accept New Zealand meat under Government inspected standards. He cites strict slaughterhouse oversight, New Zealand certificates, and high safety measures. Morning Post reports support for imperial defense plans by Captain Creswell.
James Mitchel of Northam is sworn in as Honorary Minister in charge of the Agricultural Department. A consignment of fat sheep from Wyndham to Mildura was halted due to new regulations, then eased after protests by stock owners and butchers, allowing shipment to Kalgoorlie. Industry members warn the rule may shift markets eastward, affecting Kimberley and eastern state buyers.
The new judge F. Mooth arrived from England yesterday in the Orient and was met by McKeenan Attorney General and Judge McMillan who conducted him over the Supreme Court. Judge Rooth will be sworn in today.
The North Province plecino reports Connor leading with OConnor at 181 and Mavion at 111 after returning from Sharks Bay and Trange Bay. The piece notes total eet waten and all for Tay vies.
The Perth Licensing Bench returned a license to the Cosmopolitan, while granting Mr. Shasta figs for One Shaftesbury Motel on Burling Street and refusing others. In criminal court, Emption? Embezzlement case noted.
McNamara faced charges of stealing from city council funds as jurors weighed evidence. The proceedings included multiple accusations and formal readings, with the case drawing attention to alleged financial improprieties at a municipal level.
Proceedings in the Quarter Sessions follow a charge against Francis FL Thomas for grievous bodily harm and unlawful wounding. Francis A Latham is named as co defendant with testimony detailing provocation, a knife exposed at the gateway, and a confrontation at a camp with Mrs Thomas and her daughter. Witnesses describe threats, horse water, and interference at the gate amid ongoing dispute.
The text touts a long time premier remedy for hacking coughs for children and adults. It claims the Great Peppermint Cure and Linseed Oil are proven to ease coughing and aid digestion, presented as Wolfe's Schnapps as a stomach aid.
A jury could not agree on charges arising from a disputed stabbing and alleged insults during a confrontation. The foreman announced inability to reach a verdict after deliberations, the case to be retried at the September sittings while related indecent assault charges were noted for Crown court action.
Great Britain has received guarantees that Servian residents will not be reappointed. under these terms it is expected the British Government will discontinue diplomatic relations with the Servian Court at an early date.
Reiter's Cairo desk reports a massacre of a Sudanese garrison at Talodi in southern Sowlan. The 40 men, described as natives, are said to have attacked the Soudanese troops stationed 200 miles south of El Ahied.
A poster in Madrid and Harcelooa claims Morals identical with Paras alias Avias attempted to attack King Alfonso in Paris last year during a royal drive with Loubet. The Prince and Princess of Wales have begun their return home after attending the royal marriage in Madrid. An editor, Ronor Makens, a Republican writer in Madrid, was arrested on a charge relating to aiding the assassin Moralfter after the ragoly on Thursday.
The Melbourne session of the Federal Parliament opened with a lengthy Governor-General delivered address. The program outlined fiscal issues and railway expansion while the Anti-Trust Bill was reintroduced. Victorian Premier Bent urged government candidates to limit numbers to reduce Labor influence in the Barwon seat.
News reports the barque Casara, which departed Sydney last April for Falmouth, was totally wrecked on the Fath lang Islands. The crew reached Port Stanley safely, while the barque and cargo suffered insured losses estimated at £60,000.
Reports from Aperarne Ajcaie describe a copper and silver discovery in the Nor'West of Western Australia. Two parties and a large syndicate are reportedly involved, with excitement building and plans for a Derby route being discussed.
Fragmentary text lists items and brands including Wolfe’s Schnapps and Bevachitin with vague references to imitations and a board. No clear event, date, or proper nouns beyond Wolfe’s Schnapps.
A fragmentary court record indicates the woman claimed in the witness box that the statements she made in the lower court were true and that she did not commit the acts alleged in the case. She was discharged after the proceedings.
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