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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
3
The report covers wheat and grain prices from mossta to cobb areas with rising demand for decad wheat and varied straw prices. It notes limited trading, improved milling quality in some lots, and transport impacts to Melbourne and Sydney. The piece also previews the assizes opening with forty jurymen summoned, indictments for murder, and a heavy witness load expected through Friday or Sunday.
This morning in Grealdton Perth Mr Keenan acting Attorney-General and Mr RT Haynes KC appear for the Crown and defence respectively. Mr Mills and Mr Penny represent accused Pot ee and Broomer. The proceeding centers on Crown procedures and defence arguments in the ongoing case.
Fragmented report describes a mass confrontation at a railway station near The Hague involving multiple suspects and bystanders. Fights, crashes, and a crowd surge are noted with one officer and others injured. The text intermixes names and places, but the sense is of a violent incident with arrests and confusion surrounding the event.
The Porth Saturday afternoon turf card featured several races led by a principal event won by Florio after a protest on Albion Way. Other results include Luna Cup won by Minya Bow with Warwater Hanndod placing high amid swift times, plus numerous handicaps and January features noted with winners and distances.
The VRC autumn meeting featured Scotland winning the handicap in fine weather at the Newmarket course. Mantain King and Apologue the King were among the notable runners, with Scotland prevailing by clear margin and securing strong support.
A sweepstakes card details Essentian Stakes Parsley Pine Hurdles and several others. It lists Mare entries such as KING by Wallace-ble Rosette and PERU, plus LADY RYLSTONE and MARKET HANDICAP results. The narrative covers finish orders and notable placements like Grenadier and Akue Fao, with descriptions of positions near the finish.
Telegraph workers reported delays caused by faulty lines affecting horse race communications on Saturday. The muddled messages led to confusion about official outcomes and a misidentification of a scout for the event, with later assurances tåt Gronaier acted as scout.
AP reports on Apobosie’s narrow Fixendim victory shading betting on the Australian Cup with Ten to Two and seven to one quotes for Tulkeroo as Melodrama and Peru attract significant support while misgivings over offers persist.
Jolin Fistilock of Tasbowood Vic states she endured winter illness with no relief from many medicines. A friend advised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which gave very grateful results and she reports she was soon well. For sale by all chemists and stores.
The Licensing Court in Monday session chaired by Mr Raymond Gee weighed multiple applications. Wallace’s Hotel received a walkway room license transfer and a wallace bilFiard room license. Bon Tan Restaurant on Marine Terrace faced a colonial wine license denial due to objections about liquor behavior near Salvation Army meetings. Gallon licenses for W A A Hanks and Philp and Co. were granted, while Archibald Holam’s two- or four- station license was refused.
The notice details Mr. A Meadowcroft’s replacement as Greenough Electoral Registrar under the new Electoral Act and confirms Sir Raymond Eliot Geraldin will be appointed in his stead. It asks for the return of registers and material and thanks Meadowcroft for past service while highlighting government changes.
A damaged clipping promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cough and croup treatment for children. It claims quick relief when given at the first symptom, markets it through traders and stores, and notes Geraldton Express mail offers for statewide subscription.
London Sunday dispatches report widespread mockery of the Government Licensing Bill. The Daily Telegraph accuses the measure of theft by government action, while the Financial News notes a marked stock market shrinkage of £42,000,000 amid the debate.
General Lorton reports sixty more terrorists charged in Russia for conspiring to assassinate high ranking figures. Seven sentenced to death, including two women and a Haitian journalist who carried the bomb. An Argentine attempt to assassinate the president failed when a bomb did not explode after striking the carriage.
A Sunday report details a Persian outrage in Teheran with twelve killed or injured as bombs exploded near the Shah’s carriage and nearby streets. In a separate Mexican incident a mine blast at Sabina's Moulesey Steel plant killed seventy workers.
Lotoleon reports the Marquis of Linlithgow known as Lord Unpetoun died suddenly in May while wintering in the southwest of France. He was in his 49th year and had served as the first Governor General of the Australian Commonwealth.
London reports Apridis entering General Willcock's camp as many Zakha Khel duels arrive to join negotiations during the two day armistice.
This morning a great conflagration broke out in Marseilles and destroyed many buildings. Firefighters battled the blaze as several million francs in damage were reported.
Fragments note a blaze destroying structures including the Chamber of Commerce. Fire spread over an area of 20.4 metres with extensive damage estimated in the millions of francs.
In Rakgoorne Poller Court Henry Quinton and Jans Donelly were sentenced to twelve months after an attempted robbery. White Quintan showed defiant remarks to Detective Walsh and struck an officer, triggering a confrontation as others restrained him and Quénkan was caught.
At St George's Parade in Outhestral the Lieutenant-Governor Sir Fo Stone awarded Diver Hughes the silver medal and the Cross of St. John of Jerusalem. The presentation followed a request by Wy RAT the Prince of Wales, Grand Prince of the Onder.
Mrs Ward died after long illness at her home on Greenough Road Saturday morning. Funeral services were held yesterday at the American portion with Rev Abe Priestley presiding. A large gathering of relatives attended, including the Ward family, Orlewils, Salawed, and Temalas, with chief mourners R Ward husband Wile Ward son and George Madden and John Madden brothers-in-law among others. Wreaths and crosses were sent by numerous relatives and friends.
Fragmentary OCR reports South Australia won the toss and led by Fane and Hlobbe, key moments of the England innings remain unclear. Notes mention three wickets at some point and several players including Gunn Mardetat Sumiries, with unreadable details about scores and overs.
New rolls list electors in Geraldson and Greenough districts ahead of the October elections. Electors should check rolls at listed public offices, and those not on the exhibited rolls must obtain a claim form from the Chief Electoral Officer or local offices, then lodge it personally to ensure registration.
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