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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
3
A jagged report of park committee discussions includes road clearing bids near Crowther, Chapman roads, and a planned culvert project. Entries recount tender calls, bridge and gravel work, safety concerns, and proposed improvements with multiple officials named and dates referenced.
The board received letters from the Under-Secretary for Public Works and Lands regarding ward divisions and a proposed grant, debated power to expend unspent funds, and noted protests about a road from Greenough River to the river mouth. Financials include £186 1s 6d in accounts and plans for road improvements and land sales at Crowther and Blayney’s Hill.
A reader requests correction in today’s paper about the appointed collector for the Field Institution in Perth. The letter notes the supposed collector’s misnaming and asks for a statement in the annual report. The writer signs as Alex Thyer Getwin, dated June.
A long letter to the editor titled Another Farmer accuses Constable Brodie of duty failures and criticizes a whistleblower. The writer argues the alleged enemies are from a discredited faction and questions the integrity of public officials and the reporter.
A garbled OCR text records the May monthly session of the Geraldto1 Roads Board. It mentions attendance by Messrs Menai Gray and Wan Saitniters, secretary OME Tynes Fil, and various named participants. The board debated plans for gravel bed work and material supplies, with discussions on bidding and preparatory steps for upcoming projects.
Seer warns of common cold threats and urges careful attention to hygiene and remedies. Expert notes link to tyne disease concerns and stress prevention through proper care and nutrition. Cited locations include Fallowfield and Geraldton, with emphasis on early action and avoiding risky home treatments.
A letter from residents of Yalgoo, Gullewa and Tuin protests the abolition of the Mining Registrar's office at Yalgoo. They argue the office serves a wide district, criticise dividing duties between police and a school teacher, and urge reconsideration to avoid hindering mining and pastoral activities and local welfare. MP Troy signs the communication.
Fragmentary notice lists task singers and several names including Harris Browne Mathenon Shenard Harrison Lane Lane Teadalg Larkin O'Brien. Mentions Bonnington's Tis Moss as a remedy and cola medicine. Likely a damaged commerce brief from a 19th century shipping column. Contains multiple readable names and product mentions but lacks coherent event details.
A Liberal party figure warns Parliament and church leaders that the education bill will be pushed through. Ten thousand Lancashire churchmen, organized by the Bishop of Manchester, arrived by special trains in London for a massive demonstration against the bill.
London reports Mowromtzeff president of the Duma outlines a draft constitution for Russia aimed at establishing a constitutional monarchy with universal suffrage. The proposal includes an upper house modeled on the French Senate and powers to dissolve Parliament within eight months, promising broad liberties and press freedom. The plan seeks abolition of capital punishment and calls for ministry restraint on executions.
London reports Natal and Zululand tensions as Colonel Mackenzie says his force is inadequate and Colonel Woolf Sampson advises a new 10 000 strong auxiliary unit. Natal Premier accepts volunteers armed with Maxims while harvest concludes and Europeans fear trouble with paramount chief Dintwulu.
Discussion in the House of Commons centers on Transvaal and Orange River Colony settlement plans. Sir J Dickson-Poydler attacks policy while Radicals and Labor decry Chinese questions and urge adherence to election pledges. Churchill signals continued commitments to colonial caretaking with no desire for mass repatriation of coolies.
Fire continued to burn intermittently for ten days after the Gothic was towed to Tenerife, with the ship on an even keel at Oat Water Harbor. A fire also burned on the steamer Peride near Lay Palmas, Canary Islands, while sulphur-dioxide extinguishing kept the vessel afloat. The disaster caused substantial cargo losses. insurers quote around 400,000, and steamship interests claim scientific extinguishers saved vast sums.
The snippet outlines an English race meeting at Manchester with the Manchester Cup and several entries. It mentions modest damage to equipment and notes some horses such as Best Licht and White Vilayes among others, but information is fragmentary and the full results are unclear.
Reported charges allege Dr George Aileach caused Major Nicholas Whyte’s death by wilful neglect in Wentwinster. The case hinges on alleged failure to provide antinotic treatment under Hehestan Seinen principles, with Whyte’s death attributed to the doctor’s actions.
English cricket report notes Hayward in fine form for Leicestershire against Worcestershire, scoring 44 not out and contributing to a promising innings. The match highlights include a strong performance by Hayward and team efforts as the county game progresses.
The annual miners congress adopts a resolution favoring nationalisation of British mines and calls for regulation of international outputs. The next congress will be held at Salbury.
Times correspondent Mr. G. Wo Smakey reports in Washington that about 60 percent of workers in several Chicago meat factories have been discharged following recent revelations. The ten day drop in trade is estimated at 1.1 as a result, signaling heavy economic impact across the industry.
Insistent reformers press President Roosevelt to broaden government powers after a dural scan in Chicago and other cities reveal feverish factory cleaning. Lamenting costs, employers fear impact while Roosevelt sends a new message to Congress insisting on immediate, thorough investigations and possible expansion of oversight.
Market notes list copper and tin prices with varied bids, while trade returns from the Board of Trade for May show imports up by 1.59719 and exports up by 4,177.258 compared with last May. Price quotations include copper at 245, tin around 1, Ky values, and 182s forward with other UK currency notations.
A fragment outlines a resolution paying homage to efforts against interference by political organizations in church affairs. It urges depictions of impartial tolerance and deprecates interference in religious matters by outside groups.
In Adelaide on Sunday, two recent arrivals from Western Australia were arrested for submitting advertisements that demanded cash security and mentioned stables and other premises. Beaumont and Eenest are named in the accusations.
New Zealand Auckland Sunday report says the warquentine Pelatax from Sydney went ashore at Whangaya but the crew are safe. The steamer Dewesuy and others departed Sydney. Premier of New Zealand mentions a day after the voyage. дальнейшее детали abridged due to incomplete text. return of steamer noted, with no injuries reported.
Melbourne police court reports reveal Lionel Nye a clergyman in Anglican robes charged with obtaining 18 by presenting valueless cheques at Lester’s Hotel Ballarat. John Taylor a boat builder aged about thirty was arrested today for posing as a lay preacher and clergy to borrow money in Port Metoline parish, then vanished.
Melbourne reports political circles discuss a reconstruction of the government under Deakin in an effort to increase the ministry. The planned reshuffle could appoint Atlee and form a new commission style ministry with Forrest and Williams also in contention. A five year plan promised aims to extend telephones across the Commonwealth, with annual expenditure projected at £180,000.
In the Talon League reports five members were censured for altercations involving city workers during a recent community event. Officials cited friction among participants and await further investigation results.
Auder Roath the awew Biman was welcomed at the Bar in Perth this Monday with Mr Keenan the Attorney General present. Roath spoke about support for the new judge and Australian Bar objections to sending a judge from England. He recalled his temporary appointment and the promise of confirmation, noting consultation with Lord Gustow.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy urges keeping a bottle on hand for instant use, noting it works where other remedies fail.
For 35 years Bonnington's Irish Moss has held premier place as a cough remedy. It is pleasant to take and may always be relied upon for care.
A child aged about five in Che camp was murdered by an unknown assailant around 6 30 pm. Four bullets were found in the body, three in the head and one in the chest. The pockets had been emptied, suggesting robbery. The victim had a goldfold license and no known relatives in the country. He had recently loaned money to local storekeepers Haines and Mahony. An inquiry was held and adjourned for a day’s work.
Geraldton licencing court heard an application for a Walkaway hotel license. Applicants argued for a new substantial building with better accommodation while opponents urged caution, and witnesses described existing facilities and the need for improved lodging for travelers and traders in Walkaway Victoria.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a proposed hotel at Walkaway near Dongarra requiring local permits and building plans. References mention Walter Harrison as licensee potential, builder W. Smart, and delays in approvals. Officials discuss fresco house condition, material specs, and a 19 week construction timeline with 5W. Smart cited as involved in planning and possible lease discussions with Brewery.
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