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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1907

Page

3

Divers rescue efforts reach fifth success at mine

Entombed miner Varischetti is fed and lit as four failed dives give way to Hughes's fifth ascent. Reports say divers, officials, and the governor convey congratulations. water levels drop to level nine as rescue operations continue with Tawri planned.

Conleandie Varinehettal Baal Huebesx Hetn Singhes Maite Hearne Fiughen Hughes Varischetti T Hughes Tawri Sine Mane Will Perth Sunray E. Varimeehotti Lizaor Zuccini

Dalgety Wool Prices From Western Australia Sale

Dalgety and Co reports March wool prices from Western Australia with numerous greasy wool quotes by brand and district. The list includes names such as Dorawarrah Want, Jarra, and Lapen, showing varied price per pound in pence or shillings and indicating market activity across multiple stations and brands.

Dalgety and Co., Ltd Dalgety Lenton Grnany Doorawarrah Thunithe Jarra Tamerang Aionfinerie Date Creek Rey Jil Iy

Prophecy Wins The Guineas Sans Sporran Take Handicaps

Kalgoorlie race day reports Prophecy wins the Guineas at 10 to 1 and Sporran takes the Kalgoorlie Handicap at 6 to 4. Other races include Mullingar Plate and Stewards Plate, with Sea Trip and Ratoomba among notable placings as English racing highlights the Grand National at Liverpool won by Gromon at 90 to 1.

Kalgoorlie R.U Oulaiters Guardian Sporran Mariner Boltord Aitiangar Ts ‘Aajexty Thunterstori Amostic Ratoomba Satsity Maltese Fat Tb Lomton Gromon Tom West Pallander

Black Range Railway debate stirs Western Australia mining town

The Kalgoorlie Miner campaigns against Leonora to Mount Magnet railway extension arguing it boosts mining districts like Lawlers Kathleen Valley and Darlot. Proponents claim Geraldton port access and fairer rates favor the Mt Magnet route over Taonore, with official tables cited. The piece contrasts political and press positions on rail development and regional growth.

Midland Railway Company Geraldton Kalgoorlie

Passenger Fares and Rail Route Debate For Mt Magnet Line

The article analyzes transport costs from Fremantle via Leonora and Geraldton via Mt Magnet to Black Range, showing fares for food supplies and passengers would differ, and argues the Mt Magnet route better serves East Murchison towns like Lawler Kath leen Valley and Darlot while Geraldton Port may offer a cheaper link via Me Magnet and Black Range. It counters opponents’ claims by comparing freight and passenger charges.

Geraldton Mt. Magnet Fremantle Leonora Black Range Alt. Magnet Teonors Blak Range Mt Magnet Black Tango Murchison Lawler Sir Samuel Kathleen Valley Darlot Lomore Lawlers Magnet Lawlera East Murchis Wilby

Railway to Black Range Urgent for Kalgoorlie

An impartial observer notes no justification for opposition to the Mt Magnet extension. The Black Range needs a railway to the port, despite criticism from Eastern Goldfields journals, to avoid delaying construction and to unlock development of the state’s most promising goldfield.

Wemson Kalgoorlie Black Range Mt. Magnet Eastern Goldfields Ad Representatives

Missing boat tragedy near Dongaers jetty mystery

Inspector Drewery received word that yesterday two men named Robert Brereton and Victor Exwardy set off from Dongaers in a bottomed boat with intent to reach the jetty three miles away. By eleven last night the craft swamped on the Lorch and remains unseen. Attempts to locate them have been ongoing since early morning as searchers scan the beach.

Perth Varischetti Koon 4Spor- Albin Noo Inspector Drewery Robert Brereton Victor ‘Exwardy Dongaers Besshim Itv Ahr Parkes

Williams and Kidd clash in 120 yard race for £80

The Northampton runner Henry Williams faced RH. thic of Geraklton in a 120 yard match at Recreation Ground. Williams led early, but Kidd surged to win by two yards in 12.09 seconds amid a crowd and a military band event.

Henry Williams Northampton RH. Thic Geraklton Recreation Ground Aid Altura Hine ‘Pital Willams Kiet Williams Shett B. J. Welers Almerton Ab Stour

Fragmentary Bridge Race Record Across Oceans

In a damaged OCR fragment from a bridge race note, mentions England and Australia efforts with a ce cord on the Kriss of 11 a5ace. T. M. Maloin in 1284 covered the distance in 11gsée. A 1 yards handicap sweepstakes was organized with results listing Kid in first, Criteh in second, Hule in third, and Svott in third place.

Bridge England T. M. Maloin Australia Wax Kid Moo Criteh Hule Svott

Wreck of the Cock the North near Geraldton

The lugger Cock of the North ran aground on the North Beach about 12 miles from Geraldton while returning from Wie Aurothons. Captain Tonle and crew attempted to salvage the vessel, which is badly stove in with the bow crushed. Salvage efforts will continue as Mr Nelson and a party work to refloat the ship, valued at about 2600.

Geraldton Wie Aurothons Tonle Fant Iwan Ruonime Philonuical Mesars Winter Brandt Nelson Tett Nelsim Agricola Mitchell Northam S . Mebank Pat Stone Moore Wilson Treweuver Trios Keenan Fonnelly Cregory Agricultural Department Fime Mitchhell Mr. Mitchell Iericila Tome Aeres Sachs

Uninsured Weasel Causes Teary Sympathy to Owners

A fragment notes an uninsured weasel and the speaker offers tearful sympathy to the owners, reflecting cautious empathy amid loss and concern. The text presents a brief, sorrowful moment without broader context or additional facts.

Latest Cricket Fremantle This Afternoon Report

At the tea interval NS.W. was 134 for 8 in their reply to Victoria. A fatal drowning accident is reported in Ballarat where a man named Mawson, son of Major Mawson, and another swimmer were involved. Mawson drowned while bathing at Hal larat Maths this afternoon.

Fremantle Ns.w Mawson Senzetit Hathime Hallarat Erarups

Battle Africa Contides Tie Mai Steamer Ormuz

A collision near Portland between the African battlest and the mail steamer Ormuz caused damage but the Africa remained afloat. The vessels diverted to Plymouth for evaluation while continuing the voyage.

Ormuz Lemon Portland Africa Portsmouth Plymouth Australia

Australian Wheat in London Realises Satisfactory Prices

London Sunday market report shows twenty one thousand bags of Ade aide wheat sold in November and eighteen thousand quarters valued at Mark Lane yesterday. Victorian wheat shipped in January realised sixpence.

London

Plague Death in Sydney Passenger Booked England Passage

A man named Enid Prowse of Lavender Bay, known to visit the city daily, was attacked with plague and died on Saturday. He had booked a passage to England by the next mail.

Sydney Enid Prowse Lavender Bay Hail England

Deranged Woman Killed After Rail Incident at Croydon

A young woman named Mary Bacon wandered onto the railway near Croydon and was struck by a train and killed. She had recently been removed from a reception home at Darlinghurst, where she was described as slightly deranged. She had been admitted to Alexandria Home and later went missing before her body was found on the railway line.

Sydney Mary Bacon Croydon Darlinghurst Alexandria Fallway

The Timber Trade Strike Threat Looms in Perth

In Perth this morning a possible timber strike looms as fishermen dispute talks continue. Conferencers met Saturday and Sunday, and workers plan to submit a wage schedule to employers while awaiting replies. Few men are at work, and a suspension of labor could extend to aid distressed families across the commonwealth.

Perth

Tragic accident at Great Boulder mine claims Ernest Rogers

In Kalgoorlie Sumlay district Ernest Rogers, a miner at the Great Boulder mine, suffered severe injuries when struck by a cart tail while at work. Doctors found his arm so badly fractured amputation became necessary, and during the operation he died at Kalgoorlie Hospital.

Kalgoorlie Sumlay Ernest Rogers Great Boulder Kalgoorlie Hospital

Tower Hill Robbery Trial Verdicts Return in Kalgoorlie

In Kalgoorlie on Sunday at the General Sessions McGee and Mailsen were found guilty of complicity in the recent Tower Hill mine attempted slime robbery. They received five year sentences. The Chief Justice noted he could not separate the co defendants despite prior aviation histories.

Kalgoorlie McGee and

Wreck of the Mildura crew progress report

Mr Peter Ridley manager of the A USN and Mr A Ramage Lloyds surveyor arrived aboard the Mynilva and left for Onslow with a boat charter plan to refloat the stranded Mildara. A West Australian report claimed the steamer was breaking up though it remains largely intact. Ramage thinks refloating is possible at high cost while Douglas believes it is impossible after leaving the wreck.

Peter Ridley A.us.n A. Ramage Lloyd's Murveyor Mynilva Hugh Doneles Mildura Onslow Mildara West Australian Douglas Rasiren Ramage Grinbaliot

Shocking Railway Accident In Sydney

A Sydney incident describes a man named William Bartlett killed by an incoming train as he crossed Conreal Street. The report notes a violent impact and a mutilated body, with speculation on dangerous remedies causing harm. It also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy and lists chemists and storekeepers as sellers.

Sydny William Bartlett Awa Warriagy Oksal Iin Conreal

Overland Cycling Trip From Perth to Eastern States

A fragment describes an Australian cycling tour to the Eastern States from Perth, mentioning Adelegrat, Lennie, Warren, and Birtles recalling a challenging journey with rough tracks and parts of the route, including a stop at Eucla and the uncertain status of the travelers.

Perth Adelegrat Lennie Warren Birtles Ceenatty Easten Stator Bucky

Railway minister faces questions over Mr. W Georges recording

A disjointed report shows critics pressing the railway minister and premier after a morning broadcast excerpt. The session focused on a weekly voice recording project and its handling, prompting calls for ministerial clarity and potential intervention.

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