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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary report on a country cricket game with unclear details about teams players captains and outcomes. The readable parts mention Modyounoska and Bootraad San and a tense moment described as a very enjoyable alternave marred by garbled wording.
A fragmentary rowing notes column lists Harbor Trust, Stragglers, and Union Bank crews with stroke names and positions. It notes a meeting this evening at Arbor Trust, with a forecast that the Harbor Trust crew should win lightly and the Union Bank crew is expected to win by two lengths in tomorrow’s Stragglers event, with a final tip to be supplied after Tuesday’s race.
An advertisement claims Warner's Safe Cure clears poisons from the body to relieve rheumatism headaches indigestion biliousness and nervousness. A concentrated version is offered at 2s 6d per bottle, non alcoholic and to deliver the same dose count as the standard remedy from Warner and Co Limited Melbourrne.
The letter criticizes council overreach and obstinate aims at financial waste. It cites Mr Cantelo and a case involving a Sanitary inspector demanding a building permit for stables, with the Town Clerk warning of bylaw breaches as the council prosecutes for supposed ignorance. The writer urges better accounting and less punitive action by officials.
A garbled report discusses a town council meeting, its bylaws, and a disputed penalty of 21 pounds. It mentions figures linked to Cantelo and Lord Russell of Kalnlren, with critique of proceedings and seating at the Town Hall. The text is partially unreadable.
Crowds gathered on the course as UBINI NURDTES and Katoomba led in a series of races. Winners included GUNGA PLATE and Thackerry with close margins, plus KAMBALDA WELTER and FAREWELL HANDICAP sections sharing the day’s betting and performance notes.
Adstmde Mowen 25 reports a fine afternoon at Weld with Mile trials and Tote divs. Welter Handicap tops the card with Jones M Cabs 1 Sedan 2 Lovtie Tote divisions 2 18s and £1 In. Mandica Hurdles won by Kiderstte 1 and 2. Queen's Cup Tote division 11 1s and £175. Sotherton Handicap shows Ronsttul 1, Banza 2, Shifter 2. Patawalonga Stakes lists Lord Euston 1 Balmarat 2 Wwrvingye 1. Tote Handicap Steeplerhase sees Vuicnn 1 and Rasemarn 2. Nets Iey Saturday F218.
The Great Art Union offers prizes totaling £1,000 including a twelve months trip round the world and cash. Second prize £100, third prize £50, with eight months for two and other awards. Entries must reach Melbourne by 10 May 1908. tickets at 22s, 1s for details. Local agents listed.
A controversial proposal links John D. Rockefeller’s wealth to church and university funding, stirring debate over philanthropy and influence. The article traces reactions from supporters and critics, noting donors’ aims to aid education while concerns arise about control and the scope of charity.
A chaotic fragmentary report notes movements at Gullewa and Monarch, with Geraldton investors reanimating activity. Signs of improvement appear as unwatering proceeds and property deals shift, including the Phoenix and Mayflower transfers, under Mr Bernales's involvement amid wartime imagery.
For general information the Governor in Executive Council approves lots in Oakabella, Wibi, and Wun di Estates under The Agricultural Lands Purchase Act 1896. The schedules set prices and open for selection on Tuesday in April 1909.
Plans showing the above Watatey arrangement of the lots and descriptions herein contained will be published at an early date. Applications must be lodged with the Government Land Agent at Guildford or the Subsidiary Office at Northampton. Applications may be helped before the day specified but will be treated as received on the appointed day. Plans Oakabells Wiki and Wind Estates.
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