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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
2
10 Reward. A Molienbye Snail is trayed near a stadium named Meltonbivi Stadium. The note requests help to locate the culprit, describes the brand on the animal and some distinguishing marks such as white hind foot and ear, and mentions related persons and a place called Cher regeye Poc. Authorities seek return or information leading to the animal.
A fragmented notice outlines an endorsement scheme tied to Geraldton businesses and several named firms including Hy Maret and Smim. It names multiple individuals and companies, hinting at attendance or influence actions around a car Joyees event and a list of local merchants.
A dated Victorian era notice promotes the Great Art Union with prizes totaling £2000 including £1000 first prize and £500 second prize. It instructs readers to send envelopes with fees to Australian Buildings Melbourne by April 24 for tickets and a secret chance in the draw to be held on May day. Local agents are named for ticket sales.
Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamer movements including Gorgon leaving Harwich for Fremantle on a Saturday and other vessels like Consin, Ganson, Werk Opes, Mimuegpeni, Swatney, and Adelaide listed with routes dated in early April.
Church notices announce morning and evening worship times. Services include children’s address and hymn singing with an anthem. Morning session at 10:30 am and evening devotion at 7:20 pm.
A fragile West Australian political scene erupts as Prime Minister Fisher withholds financial details from State premiers and provincial newspapers. The paper attacks his stance, arguing federation demands unified national budgeting and criticizes past treasurers for short sightedism while warning of rising deficits under current tactics.
The administration signals possible action to end or mend the situation. It argues that continued talks on financial schemes have yielded nothing. A policy speech at Gympie may fail to move the issue, potentially delaying major national undertakings and prompting a Commonwealth stance on wealth and extravagance.
A damaged report describes the death of Richard Tinkly in Perth after a violent incident and a seizure. Dr Beil ehenfeld examined him at Perth Hospital and officials debated whether he died from alcohol, an illness, or other factors. The inquest considered if warnings or care could have altered the outcome, with questions about responsibility and hospital procedures.
Mr Wilton the engineer arrived in Geraldton to survey culverts and bridges ahead of Lancors. A Lennonville Prospectors deputation travels to Perth to meet the Minister on mining division changes. Harvest celebrations in Geraldton planned with Rev Shannon to preach, and a novelty event slated for the school entertainment program. Local cricket, tennis, and lodge activities feature, with rail and postal updates and colonial administrative notes.
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