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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
3
Early morning activity at Shark Bay harbor as ships prepare to enter. A series of notices covers Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne visits, and multiple local events including theatre, music, and public meetings in Geraldton and district. Plans for the Talents show, technical classes, and a Mayoral notice frame a busy civic week with sales, auctions, and cultural events.
Visitors to Perth will be able to purchase copies of the WEPRESS at Mr Albert's News Freney in Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, near the Tallway Station. Miss from Me Mallersin, C.P.O. Nuakstall.
Turf notes recount races and horses in a chaotic report. Mentions include Lord Nolan, Mawn gains, Treckon, Power, Merttwig, and Derby odds. Highlights two strong yearlings, Suny South and Mala, plus prospects for Derby Days and various price tags.
Mr Pearce, minister for fives, voiced strong criticism at a Sydney gathering last week. He said critics would be judged by Parliament and urged public scrutiny of Labor leaders, asserting the party must prove its principles in the upcoming session.
A fatal dispute erupted in a wine shop near Capmanhurst on Friday night. Charis Barrett and companions clashed with others, windows were shattered, and a shot fired during the altercation, injuring Barrett and another person as chaos spilled into the street.
Fragmentary local report notes Sunday events and hospital morning activities. Mentions the Savthiant Hospital and a resident named Meyersed with unclear roles. Includes references to a Danjes McNanys and a Trishtowh farmer in unorganized phrases.
An error filled notice records the death of Mr A Dempster amid a local incident in Northam Suswelay. The fragmentary text mentions Andrew Luttipshor and Muresk as related names and hints at a funeral or notice timing, though specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
A man identified as Terth Sunny died after refusing admission to the Perth Public Hospital. The deceased, a fitter by occupation, was reportedly involved in alcohol use when he collapsed at the Bow Street Lockup. He was taken to the Perth Public Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead, with liquor intoxication cited as a contributing factor. An inquest was opened, with findings to be reviewed by the presiding coroner and jury.
Trumper scored 206 in warmup style as Vietor Trine faced Pade Noeton. The match featured Wayerthyy and Wenbas Vian with high tension as Trumper’s second county drew attention across 15 cities.
Scrappy notes from Thimaten cricket at Squeen's Park describe five games with players Keetchmar Maley Mowstaka and others. The report lists scores and performances for Keetchmar Maley Mowstaka Inteton and related batters, with bowling tallies and sundry contributions.
A resident of Point Me Point near Water Sea escaped serious harm after a fall from a gap ledge. He was swept by waves and crushed by debris but rescued by a passerby who climbed to the cliff with a rope and pulled him to safety. The only injury reported was a sprain.
A fragmented 19th century notice reports Anne Roserd and others in a regional incident at Womb, mentioning a slate with odd inscriptions and references to a deceased individual. The garbled text lists names such as Rochers and Walter, with unclear roles or dates lingering in the damaged report.
The Geraldton Foxpress, issued on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, offers free delivery within the state for twelve months upon receipt of 129 6d in advance.
Reports indicate no further smallpox cases aboard the Maron after initial infections. Health officers conduct inspections, monitor crew, and plan a visit to the Malayenor area to verify containment while treatment progresses with patients improving.
A fragment notes farmers aim to increase profits by applying ABROLIOS guano to chaff and wheat. The brief suggests a shift to richer yields and higher earnings through enhanced crop management.
A chaotic narrative follows a reckless carriage line called the Midbound Express. The Passenger carriages fill with loud chatter as a wild barmaid’s song and antics spark uproar. A warning tale of danger and dreamlike freight delivers a grim chorus of life on the rails.
A vivid, if distorted, scene follows a bold female figure known as the Militant Track Queen. She navigates a chaotic journey past rumbles and whispers, amid exhausted passengers and a dramatic stop at Geraldton Town Hospital of Tours.
Notice to all creditors and others claiming against the estate of Humphrey James Sims late of Northampton Western Australia farmer deceased. Creditors must send particulars to the administratrix Elizabeth Sims care William Lees Railway Hotel Northampton by 1 April 1909. Further actions to settle assets will proceed after that date. Date February 20 1900.
The Gerakiion Express published on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays offers to post to any address in the state for twelve months upon receipt of 129 Ga in advance.
Charles Nelson of Geraldton Western Australia applies to be registered proprietor of an estate in the simple possession in Geraldton Town Lot 101. The notice warns that any other claimants must lodge a caveat by 3 April next to delay title, issued by Land Titles Office Perth 6 February 1909. Solicitors Stone and Burt Perth act for the applicant.
A garbled newspaper block advertises a subscription deal at 125 Oday in advance for twelve months, with unclear pricing and dates. The readable parts point to the Geraldton Express as the source, but many words are misspelled or missing, leaving the offer details opaque.
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