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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
3
To reduce a surplus stock WING to having for too large a stock on hand and fresh goods arriving each steamer, a speedy clearance is required of Drapery Underclothing Mercery Gloves Laces Trimmings Dresses Fancy Silks Prints Linen Ribbons Men's Clothing Mercery Boots and Shoes at unheard of Geraldton prices.
Government and miners split over a proposed minimum wage. Owners refuse a national wage standard while miners threaten action. unions plan to work to protect mines after a pending national agreement expires. Drainage authorities urge restraint to avoid flooding key mining areas.
International cricket report notes Australians at 207 for two after 207 on the board, with Ayoney and Fite among early batters. Play began under damp conditions as the restrip tion of pitch totum is mentioned and Wicket setups were tested.
Fractioned report lists acceptances for the St Legrie, Newmarket Handicap, and other races with racing personnel names, meetings and locations in England and Australia. It covers managers, boards, and arbitration notes, plus details on training tracks, a court case about a dog, and fashion advertisements, all reflecting a busy racing season with emphasis on Treveh, Aram, Captain White, and Crown Lrant.
Telegrams report ongoing trouble after the Botet and restaurant employers strike. Despite some end hopes, hotel staff faced wage disputes as unions insist workers rejoin the fold. The Burrice Labor Federation orders all staff including barmaids to join within seven days or be discharged, with presses possibly declared black.
Market notes dated 29 February 1912 report European markets for wheat remain quiet and inactive with Adelaide and Port Adelaide brokers noting dullness and steady quotations. Local wheat prices held with slight shifts in quality categories. sizeable consignments and truck offerings, plus a cash advance for farmers, dominate the week’s trading. Overseas shipping arrangements to Europe under way for grain trade, with price ranges and catalogue activity in Fremantle and Melbourne areas.
A stream of local society items from Geraldton covers weddings, education shifts, nurse meetings, and public discourse. It notes Miss Ridgle and Mr Stubbs tying the knot, teachers leaving for marriage, nursing society happenings, and reactions to public issues including water and mixed bathing debates.
In Sydney on February 29 the Extentive Council commuted Mor’s death sentence for ordering PravVaxkin to be punished for arson. Mr Carmichael, a former member who resigned to avoid Moir's case, will rejoin the Cabinet as Minister for Africa.
In South Perth the local ferries face restructuring as officials push for improved operations. Officials pledge safer, more reliable service while noting budget constraints and ongoing maintenance needs. Local residents seek timely updates on scheduled changes and impact on daily commutes.
A bustling program submitted by management Jani night delighted a large Perth crowd with exceptional items. A striking photo play of Mighty, This ng, Throbbing, London impressed viewers, while Pals! and Two pictures Made for the Mountains left patrons eager for more. The cinema offered a vivid wine sequence and praised theater subjects including A Grand Zoo picture and Cadger Family. The overall reaction signaled triumphs of cinema craftsmanship despite garbled names.
Boisterous watcher causes postponement of tonight's handicap rowing fixtures. Heats set for the evening include weighing events and crews from Stokenbur, with Hooxton and Wight tipped as strong contenders. Conditions may affect turnout as organizers monitor weather and track conditions for the regatta.
The article reflects on Dr Bevan and Lloyd George like figures, noting Bevan’s strong following and influence in politics. It comments on the Americanization of Britain, contrasts with Teutonic vigor and Celtic emotion, and praises Bevan’s virile style while criticising modern journalism for superficiality. Bevan’s tour to Australia via Europe is described with weather and travel details.
Fragmentary OCR lists players and matchups such as Brow, Snell Choi, Macrinty, Roberts, Young, Shackleton, Tait, and others with unclear teams and halting phrases, suggesting a historical gamesROW schedule or results page with many garbled names and incomplete details.
Interesting cricket game at Nebewah with many players named including Cooper Forrester Lauder Hipper and Ronan. The report lists numerous batting and bowling figures, partnerships, and sundries from a second innings progression and score totals. The tone mirrors a local newspaper match summary with multiple player entries and club names mentioned.
The record lists candidates for a theoretical examination at Nowtillampton Convent with names such as Amy Smith Mina Isabella Evans and Mina Woolly Pallett among others, noting honors and pass statuses. The document includes scattered grades and titles like honors and pass across several examinees and rooms.
The District Surveyor Mid. Hi W fatrdy departs tonight for Sydney to handle urgent matters. Senior officer We. Tierds will oversee Re Ceraldian Lands and Heyes Ollie until Mr SB Suit arrives next week to assume duties as Inspector of Plans and head of fee, providing control during Mr Tatray's absence.
A local tennis event is planned for Saturday afternoon at Geraldton Court with Thyee and Band Springs veraus Geraldion as participants. The gathering invites members and their friends to attend, with arrangements provided by the latton.
An advertisement for Comstock's Nerve and Bone Linimeni touts a powerful penetrating preparation claimed to relieve pain and swelling, tonic effects on nerves and muscles, and to soften inflammation. It promotes external application with claims of healing conditions like rheumatism and burns, listing Comstock Go Ltd as the maker and noting an outpost wait and joint usage details.
Fragmented OCR text probes secretive health board measures and quarantine references involving a neighbor and an old widow. It questions exemptions, misinformation, and names Mrs Young and others in a chaotic discussion about public health actions and a Vita peapte context.
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