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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
3
Wineberg's Geraldton Jewellery Arcade at Marine Terrace Geraldton invites inspection of electro plate and sterling silver wedding presents.
The piece discusses Ranier encampment preparations by Nelson’s column and mock commentary on military displays. It shifts to a lengthy critique of bankrupts and speculative investment, and ends with local water system debates and council concerns. Names like Georen Plawman and references to New South Wales appear amid sharp social commentary.
A Japanese gardener Setaro Mo Tahaud was killed by a boar at Knott and Congar stockyards near Nunngarra. Witnesses recount he entered the yard despite warnings, the animal mauled him, severing an artery and causing swift death. His employer and others found him mortally injured. an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
A sparse crowd attended Walkaway on Monday for St Patrick Day Athletic Sports after local shops stayed open. The special Geraldton train carried few patrons, causing a loss for the committee. Various races including Maiden, Hurdles, Girls and Boys events, and a big Rex horse race filled the program, with results noted and protests over a prior race. A new hotel near completion drew interest during the event.
Fragmentary notes blend local politics, infrastructure debate, and weather events across Western Australia. Mentions Staniforth Smith in Parliament, Tom Molloy’s Europe tour, Senator Pearce on White Australia, and GlE public works quarrels. Storms at Yalgoo, a verandah blown away, and health inspection debate color a cluttered community snapshot.
Five hundred peasants attacked government shops in Passadogaville Rusti selimn. Troops opened fire, eight killed and many wounded as splitters clashed with authorities in a violent morning in Passadogaville.
Reports on the Suevic wreck indicate a possible refloat as rescue work remains highly dangerous amid a gale. The White Star liner struck rocks near a lighthouse off Livard Head after departing Albany for England on February 1.
The steamer Zibba struck a rock off Sal Contheon and with the Devan evant Highty on the Highty passengers were rescued with great difficulty by means of the rocket apparatus.
A timber workers strike has left many unemployed with 2000 men affected. Arrangements are under way for a mass meeting in Perth on Saturday. It is hoped a settlement will be reached when Mr. Toosiale Hunt returns from the coast in about two weeks.
A report from Porth on Tuesday evening states doctors Filsaml Swanston appeared before Mr. A Row AM and were remanded. The pair faced charges of using illegal instruments on a girl named Murphy. Bail remains the same.
Perth report states Captain Parkes received four telegrams from Onslow about the pearling schooner Cutty Sark sinking in a gale at the Bay of Rest near Remouth. Captain Mysteom and crew are mentioned as missing or presumed lost. Grain market updates note wheat quotes and fluctuating prices in Perth with prime prices around 3s 14d and other minor figures.
A 15 year old youth is blamed for a spate of arson that destroyed about thirty houses in Mosen Pris. Police trace the origins of the conflagrations as damage climbs to an enormous £10,000. Meanwhile wool traders report keen competition as the second series of wool sales at the London gate rooms shows prices firming.
Albany report details a Cranbrook farmer Mr Moir and his son poisoned by tainted supper on Saturday. The son fell ill first with giddiness and diarrhea, the father grew worse, both taken by train to Albany where the son died before arrival. Inquest planned.
Telegram from Captain Steer of the Burrumbeet reports the Mildura is a total wreck with no salvage hope. Five days with cattle without water. crew rescued at Onslow. Burrumbeet’s passengers and crew saved the chief officer and others, but no sign of the Mildura remains sighted near Onslow.
The Perth and Fremantle Chambers of Commerce joint committee has decided the imperial bushel for the 1907 Western Australian wheat harvest shall be 1 pound, replacing the previous 2 pounds. The decision follows a sample export standard discussion held this afternoon.
Hyland's Circus returns after five months to Gorsldion to loud audience acclaim. Miss Hyland and troupe deliver equestrian feats and acrobatics with notable riding, a remarkable running-on-horses stunt by Mr Tow Hyland, and entertaining clowns and side shows. The company proceeds to Northampton the next morning and then Black Range by land.
Melbourne police arrested two men, Mired Hammond and Tarnmond, for stealing jewellery worth £300 from Taines Keane. The pair allegedly travelled to Perth to dispose of the goods, then returned to Melbourne. Hammond also faced alleged thefts in Sydney and Adelaide.
A day Muck bebmeine by Minyla was destroyed by fire. The cause of the conflagration has not been satisfactorily explained.
First ever WA vs NSW cricket test in Perth ends by one wicket as Western Australia chase 7 for the last, with McKenzie and McCartney contributing. dramatic final overs see key fielding and injuries. NSW’s early heroics fade as WA’s lower order steadies, with memorable exchanges and a tense finish.
A terse note thanks correspondents and mentions an ad for an ordinary election on the 20th. The secretary of the chapter road Houta appears in the text with remarks about careful posting and acceptance of replies.
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