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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
4
An old public notice provides parenting guidance for infants and older children. It outlines preparing breast milk substitutes with boiling water, sterilizing milk, and feeding techniques for young children. It advertises Arnotts biscuits as recommended products and mentions Stock ton addresses for Household care.
In a fragment from a 19th century page, characters argue over safes and glass security. They debate how to prevent theft using thermite, the practicality of melting glass, and the difficulty of acquiring such materials. The dialogue shifts to authorities and the potential sale of valuables, ending with a note that the installment continues.
Saturday Wires from Melbourne report Victoria Williams charged with murder of her daughter Mary Williams after death linked to an illegal operation at a Homeopathic Hospital. Detective Sainsbury cites a dying declaration. remand granted to Thursday. Coroner finds death accelerated by violence in the trial of headteacher Betro Robin as manslaughter. Melanie Dean dies after throat wound from John Tunks. Coal miners' association reform discussed by Minister for Mines.
Melbourne June 97 Mr King O Malley outlines views on a Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway. He favors the line and argues West Australian and South Australian grants would back the Commonwealth. If both governments cover 25 miles per mile the opposition elsewhere would be met. He cites Dominion support for the Canadian Pacific railway as a model for settlement. Worth Tune 18 Mudge Burnside box qwaniel drivers wage talk. A strike rumor surrounds Sunday arrangements.
A dense list of businesses and trades anchored by Geraldton and surrounding towns. The directory includes manufacturers, merchants, jewellers, butchers, grocers, drapers, hotels, saddlers, auctioneers, and advertising agencies with numerous entries for Perth, London, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide connections. Names like Bennett, Boan Bros, Caris, Dalgety, and Gorman appear alongside firms such as Lever Bros, McFarlane, and Wills.
A garbled report from Perth describes Neil Grant a man from Mount Lawley who was found dead after a disturbance. Investigators say he was struck while on a tram platform near a motor vehicle area. The incident is under inquiry with conflicting details emerging from witness accounts.
Handicapped horse race results show Mosove Sovem hurlongs Domi Tr Yop 945 Vath 810 4 Betting 8 Baajo. The fragment lists horses and betting terms but lacks complete context or outcomes.
In a case linked to the Hoechen store and Yameon Finn the court heard Abrukay Feredman and Solomon Freemman accused of embezzling cash from a till as funds were prepared for the bank. The judge reserved judgment, with the prisoner detained as proceedings continue.
ZAMBuk Co. and ZIMPEL W. announce a dietment and warn that names may be omitted by error. They invite readers to point out omissions to correct records and ensure accurate attribution.
An advertisement fragment touts For Bronchial Cones and Woods Great Mepperming Cure for invalids and convalescents. It promotes TTANS TRVINE S Pure Grape Brandy as unequalled in a period ad style.
London Directory lists exporters, colonial and foreign markets, steamship lines, loading notices, and provincial town centres. It offers current edition copies by post for freight paid, with options for agencies and advertisements from one pound to three pounds.
At Caulfield the meeting produced betting figures with Botting, Minook and Wamin Streplocha among notable runners amid fine weather. Lord Demand and several horses led early wagers while Remis mreux guided the day’s pace. In London, Ascot Gold Cup saw Rayanio win, Sensick place second, Bachelor Button third.
In Geraldton a man named Raymond Gew faced a Police Court on multiple alleged offences including unlawful possession and attempted theft. Evidence from Jane Marshall and Miss Hoban described rooms, payments, and valuables found, with Gew claiming poverty and prior intoxication. Prosecution referenced seized gold and silver items and a bank token as exhibits.
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