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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
4
Shareholders are informed of a ten year account and balance sheet for the months to February 1911. The report shows production figures, losses, and costs due to wheat prices this year. The company contemplates winding up and calls for attendance and continuance of officers at the meeting.
Elders Ghonton notes a busy period with cattle and sheep trading across the district. Weather and scarce feed affect shipments as January markets show limited stock while a Special Cattle Sale at Roths Jetty is announced for Thursday. Prime cattle and sheep prices are listed, with buyers active despite occasional poor turnout.
A fragmented report from the Metropolis Fat Stock Market describes a day of sales and prices. It lists horses sold, dairy cows, ewes and rams, and prime cattle. Various weights, bids, and categories appear with numbers and currencies, hinting at a bustling livestock market.
Mesary Dalgety and Company reported a usual sale at Dalgety Street with demand unusually heavy for hides and skins. Competition was keen, with prime tallow and sheepskins selling at strong prices though lower grades showed moderate demand and steady rates.
A historical home remedy describes crushing biscuits to powder for infants and young children. It advises mixing with boiling water, stirring until smooth, then heating milk and serving with a sweet taste. For older children it suggests pouring boiling water on biscuits and letting them swell, with a note to seek ARNOTT’S.
A Victorian era testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for backache and kidney troubles. Mrs. E Whittaker of Carnarvon praises relief after years of kidney weakness and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 per bottle, with eight shillings and threepence for larger bottles, by Foster-McClllan Co. Perth.
The court heard Kate Finn charged with involvement in a vice scene at Lula Frequency. Witnesses described a dirty house, recurring visitors, and a pattern of disorder linked to drunkenness and alleged prostitution. Finn faced a fine and possible imprisonment with testimony detailing neighbors complaints and health concerns at the residence.
Fragmentary text discusses saving a shilling and a home motto about jot-printing. Mentions Woite's Schnappe and domestic analogies with a Towler name appears. Unclear full meaning and attribution due to damaged OCR.
District agent notices reference The Wa fiona Mutual Life Assn of Aus Ltd The South British Insurance Co and the Casomaine Brewery Ltd with licensed to sell wines beers and spirits by the Gatton indicating distribution and agency details in a historical Australian context.
A report of assaults and accidents in a string of water state incidents. Fred Wreebt, 30, injured with a broken jaw and forehead, while returning home with companions. Kenny and McGill injured by a pipe fragment during a disturbance at Carlton Brewers. Denis Cooney and others questioned over related matters. A seized two pounds in cash and a ledger show large deposits, with Cooney’s daughter claiming the money. Miner Ifohi Gregucke killed by a blasting accident at the South Broken Hill mine. three fuses exploded as he prepared to fire.
Perth observers report over 100 citizens and friends presenting Premier Wilson with 750 and an address before his departure to England aboard the Mtranto. The Sampson divorce case awaits retrial after Justice Stouth set aside the previous judgment. Also noted are minutes on a jetty dispute, Chaffineh and Jarrah Company matters, and miner Randolph Bedford’s testimony about Arthur’s mine samples and shares.
The Turf Sydney Cup meeting list shows first acceptances for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup with numerous horse names including Beverage Maltheart Mind Mise Corelli Rialto and Traflgar among others. The two mile Sydney Cup course is noted with many entrants and venues.
D N Minogue Machinery Land Estate and General Commission Agent offers 1400 acres near Chapman District with improved blocks, 150 sheep and three stock, machinery, 40 bags of wheat, and 1000 acres in Northampton District six miles from railway, fenced with permanent water. Also 1000 acres at Yuma and 1000 acres at Yuna described as good blocks with reasonable prices. Further particulars available from the agent.
The London Directory offers a current edition listing steamship lines by port, provincial manufacturers and merchants, with advertising rates for agents and trade cards. Available by post, payments accepted by postal order, large and small ad options.
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