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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
3
An aged reminiscence from Australian pages praising bright eyed rosy cheeked girls and discussing health, beauty products, and public opinion on female beauty in the late 19th century. References to Sir Williams Pink Pills and local figures surface among cultural commentary and theatre reviews.
Nonsensical OCR style note about youth beauty contests and questionable practices. The text references mothers, patriarchal figures, and objects of beauty with disturbing undertones, mixing names and phrases in a garbled regional piece.
The Geraldon Amateur Dramatic Society staged Blow-for Blow at the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. Audiences praised the handling of a long play with few notable faults, highlighting Mr. Lew Mourne as Charles Spraggs and Miss Finn Gibson and Miss Mildred Cradnek in supporting roles.
Local agricultural notes discuss continued use of traditional profit models for tonnage charges on shipments, with emphasis on fertilizer sales and crop enhancement products like guano. The text signals a focus on price stability, farming concessions, and the viability of long standing methods amid changing market pressures.
Telegrams report a prisoner named Moran alias Johncox escaping during transfer in Adelaide. Wandering inmate broke away in a street chase near Glanville and Nevile streets, slipping from guards and vanishing into the city.
Telegrams report a Victorian Labor Conference in Melbourne on Easter, detailing proposals to reform the party and discuss anti-Wise Him matters, with focus on general party organization, elder welfare, and municipal charitable groups. The program includes addresses by officials and consideration of aid for state and local welfare institutions.
A damaged report notes a vessel named Veolia suffered damage while the Outer Carrier company attempted to restloat the vessel. The Adelaide Steamship Company reportedly accepted some fault but risked further issues after Sunday morning examination revealed limited salvage progress.
The Municipal Appeal Court will hear rating appeals on various lots including Lot 228 and Lot 284. Arguments focus on proportionality to last year's values, frontage differences, and planned demolitions this month. Clients seek reductions under the Municipal Act.
Queensland report on the Chinchilla murder notes a second man emerging from danger while police pursue leads. Witnesses describe two men camping near a task site who were shot at night, one killed and another wounded. Authorities continue investigation with limited details released.
Perth police resumed investigations Friday morning on the Fisplande area following a burglary at a jewelry plant. Detectives believe a large quantity of gold jewelry was stolen and may be recovered elsewhere, while the suspect remains at large and officers pursue leads.
Markets page from Thursday shows wheat unchanged and flour dull. Milling activity appears steady with no strong price movement, parcels traded modestly and demand described as subdued amid light market turnover.
Melbourne market report lists prices for oats peas tum and petilons with small figures. Announcement that furniture from Mr M ton will be offered soon at Garaldon. Resignation of Walter as resident magistrate of Goralarun due to ill health and trip to England planned. Mr ft. Gee to assume post permanently. Justices list notes 7 mes at Mestre Jove and Kidd should be included. Bedroom suite won by Miss McCartney Walkaway now for sale at Mr HS Mackenaissign tart.
An inquest in New South Wales examines the death of Christian Hates in Narrabri after an incident involving a constable. Details remain forthcoming as officials review the circumstances surrounding the accident and immediate aftermath.
Steam collier Walstat grounded on MeHasmi Reef off Wotlun with hopeless position. Crew initially quit then returned to assist Masurjo. Steamer Masurjo’s captain Hronsson and crew aided in saving remaining crew as propeller loss disrupted rescue efforts.
Walken ny on Patrick's Day hosts a Wienporta event with listed bandicaps and participant scores. Names include Connelly Stokes Wiley Hale Craig Abou and Dupley across various adjustments, with several negative and positive figures noted.
Rev Father Mannes arrives at Drysdale River Mission to guide Aboriginal outreach. Reported progress includes farming trials with bananas coconuts and watermelons, and preparations for a broader agricultural program. Father Planne returns to continue Christianising the area amid occasional hostile encounters while Father Nicholas offers expert knowledge of native customs.
An elderly resident of the district, John Simpson, left a will offering 570 to be distributed among local residents in need. An advertisement regarding the bequest appears here. In other news, plans for Palace Gardens performances and local elections in Central and North Wards are announced, with candidates and results noted.
Reports from Sydney describe a plague flare up at Uw' Coast Hospital and a separate tram accident near Werarne's factory. Walter Henry Young, a factory worker, remains seriously ill while two hospital patients die after the fog bound collision.
The Irony of Fate a one act drama will be presented tonight by Mevses Maxon and Butraytai uy Palace jatdens tosnight. A sensible stimulant Wolpe's Schinapps at once a drink a tonic a medicine.
At Oakabella sale of stock machinery and furniture on Tuesday attracted a large number of buyers and realised about £80. The event was well attended and successful.
About 170 people attended a luncheon hosted by Mr S RL Elhett. Bidding ran hot despite heat with high prices for stock, farming equipment, and household items. Notable buyers included Mr T Mowstaka, Mr Black, and Mr FE Mills, who purchased a range of goods from machinery to beds and a piano.
An older advertorial piece touts Zam-Buk as a cooling soothing salve for itchy rashes and skin irritations saying it relieves chest and joint itching when used with repeated applications. It also mentions Wolfe's Schnapps as having curative effects in kidney and urinary ailments.
The Geraldton Roads Board invites applications for vacancies. One member position each for the North, South, and East Wards to be filled. Nomination period announced by Chief Ping Place.
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