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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
A committee of town leaders forms to manage the sale of goods from Hutchinson stationers and others as Mr Hutchins leaves the district for health. Luthamian’s past views sparked civic action with EB Brede named honorary secretary and treasurer, more details to follow.
Northampton seeks state aid to fund lead and copper mining exploration. Local promoters urge Minister for Mines to provide a substantial grant, arguing deep sinking for discoveries has precedent in gold mining. They anticipate favorable consideration from Mr Gregory and plan to push for rapid action to secure funding.
In the Police Court F. C. Armstrong fined D. Marah sen for insulting language toward Mr. Waller. Geraldton reports note a railway football team lineup and a case of stealing three bottles of lollies with six months’ imprisonment. A sensational escape from lockup is mentioned. Geraldton wedding and a notable tribute to Mr. Lionel Chapman are described, followed by details of the Gerakiton Liedertaler concert with De Reil, Abt, Sullivan, Bruller, and performances by Miss Connor and others.
Local activists form a meeting to request the Minister for Mines fund openng of old lead and copper lodes near Northampton. They recall a three to four year old bore pit by Mr Gregory yielded no copper indications and argue that shaft work, not diamond drilling, is the proven method.
Election results list Couar 177 and Davies 119 in the Ghal provincial race. The ad column notes the cattle king’s victory by five votes amid broader notices from East Murchison News including law, rail, and local public notices with mixed local affairs and court actions.
An eighty year old veteran endures severe itching with eczema spreading to hands and limbs. Doctors say his condition is incurable due to age. The report notes his long service and persistent pain as he seeks relief.
A testimony extols Cuticura remedies for severe itching and skin troubles. The author recounts applying salt water, then a surgeon's care, followed by Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent, noting relief after six bottles and daily baths. The piece claims widespread belief in the remedy's curative power.
An explosion at the Hill Bi une shaft near Murchison occurred around seven o'clock on Wednesday morning, killing Charlon Terivel aged 24 and seriously injuring Benjamin Suit. Miners were working about 60 feet from the sunlon when the blast tore through, villagers and workers rushing to assist. Smith survived with severe injuries and was hospitalized, Campbell reported the incident, while the Supreme Court appeal related to Kanowna labor cases proceeded in the background.
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