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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
3
Report covers McGrath Bros. station work near Aedhurtoo, settlers’ push amid lata scarcity, locals debating water, labor, and federation ideas at A.N.A. meeting. Mentions bowling club, turf night, and upcoming Referendum Day discussants. Includes weather, court hearings, and a Perth train disruption with a delayed arrival and resumed service.
Mrs. Hubert McGuinness died at 78 after a long illness. Born in Belial Bay, she moved to Canada with her husband Owen McGuinness, lived in Frenerthen and Greatdon, reared four daughters and a son. She was buried at St Did Catholic Cemetery, Rootonal, with a large funeral and pallbearers named.
A chaotic report from Inter-State Queensland recounts the Yongala wreck with 54 passengers aboard the Adelaide Steamship Co. vessel. Captain Ellin says the Yongala could not have been swept away. likely ashore near a reef or pedal route after a cyclone’s past wave.
In New South Wales Sydney a disturbance at Aarlinghurst led to Chas Hibderant firing a revolver. Dred and Me Hibdebrant were involved as Hibdebrant struck a target, injuring his wife's ankle. A daughter intervened, pulling the weapon away and the incident ended with Hibdebrant being arrested.
A mobile home caught fire in a rural Tasmanian area, trapping the occupants. The house burned to the ground within minutes. the husband and wife were involved, with the wife seriously injured and the husband killed. Rescue services responded but could not save the dwelling.
Melbourne sale features 16 SANA ales with Daal and Co offering LMM ad. Buyers show good attendance and competition, prices up about 5 percent from prior auction. Dalgoty’s sales total about 77,000 bales in Victoria 107,000 bales. Various consignors noted for combing and early season fleece offerings.
In Kalgoorlie police report, several members of a racing group were charged with being a disorderly person. They faced short penalties and were detained briefly yesterday as authorities maintained order.
In Bunbury a jetty dispute emerges as a company refuses to confirm terms and Mr Thomas and Moby A engage in a telegraphic exchange with Midara Co in Perth seeking a conference. A reply notes the request for a conference was raised and then dropped amid the impasse over the best offer and terms.
A reader reports severe indigestion and weakness improved by Bile Beans after trying other remedies. The testimony credits restored appetite, relief from headaches and nausea, and regained strength with regular use. Claims include suitability for travel and general toning of the liver and stomach. Sold by chemists and stores in various box sizes.
The Perth Chamber of Commerce met at 2 pm and voted almost unanimously to oppose the federal referenda. The meeting outlined concerns and urged members to oppose the proposed measures at the polls.
A garbled 19th century note debates distilling alcohol from beer and the feasibility of removing undesirable properties. It references chemical plants for large scale operations, the liquor trade, and public reaction, with mentions of a British scientist, temperance concerns, and a Westorian railway era anecdote involving Clayton Mason and Geraldton.
At the ratepayers meeting held at 8 p m on March 18 a vote passed by a six vote margin allocating 112 from revenue for the erection of a road near a lawn site. The meeting included candidates for ward seats and members discussing Central and South Ward positions.
In Geraldton the shop assistants held a large meeting to resurrect the union. J Arnett chaired the session, proposing an early reorganisation and a Browning-style shop committee. Minutes noted new members, a 1910 balance, and plans for agitation to gain a weekly holiday and broader district support.
Fremantle report notes Piagua suspected amid a medical case error. Wording indicates mishandled diagnosis and confusion over signs of plague. Inconsistent phrases hint at a disrupted source text with partial names and unclear events.
Fragmentary notes claim Sunday Times cites that the dismissal ofCuomo officers Savich and Evant was hurried and not properly justified. Acting Collector Maddocks allegedly penned an initial recommendation that could only have arrived in a rush, with incomplete deposition details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court or scandal involving a mayor and local press figures. The text references a southen cross times proprietor, an exhibit, and November events with uncertain names and details. The passage lacks coherent facts and precise outcomes in readable form.
A garbled OCR item outlines a local gathering near Town Hall with references to a secretary of a war brigades and a Sunday afternoon event in Inverness. It mentions demonstrations, a county invitation, and a secretary on 1th April illumes unclear details about who, where, and when.
A tumultuous meeting recounts a Fire Brigades demonstration and municipal actions. Officials debated arrangements for insurance during weather emergencies and press coverage while addressing transport and parade logistics.
A muddled report records a Saturday cricket friendly at Opawa between Mingemw and Opawa with Mingemw claiming a comfortable victory. The day also notes social teas hosted by Mrs. Keer and Mrs. Thackery for the Vinitars, with local players delivering notable performances and fielding errors causing cheers from onlookers.
Seventeen trucks of hall were ut tered Lorday. Thittom were passed.
The weather cleared today at Clagardie and Coovemidle tracks with racing results listed under Hampton Hurdles indicating Meez Navy Rie Tremwith as top finishers. The Widgte Plate shows Cordinan Minchausen leading with Muraille close behind and Suter Handicap lists Porsvat Postman in top placement.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions names Burgoyne Hackett and Roudian in a garbled context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
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