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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
3
An aged advertorial piece extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for diverse ailments tied to poverty and inadequate substitutes. It claims the drug cleanses kidneys and liver, relieves rheumatism and neuralgia, and counters general debility, portraying poverty as driving reliance on cheaper, ineffective remedies.
Mr Frank Davis is named Justice of the Peace for the Kwan Magisterial District in View of the Victoria District. The piece also mentions education plans in Geraldton with a new book keeping class starting next term and admissions for ages 10 and under free. It notes bankruptcy examinations for Becundah Shah and a police matter involving Nannine Nanning council officials.
In Geraldton Police Court on May Ist a parent pleaded guilty to neglecting his 12 year old son’s schooling. The bench considered sending the boy to an industrial school and committed him to a certified industrial school until age 14. A weekly contribution of 5 was ordered from the defendant.
Alterations and additions to the Present service affect mail lines and Wane tines with new departures and arrivals. Geraldton trains accelerate to Reach Cue 9.35 pm and 8.40 am departures on Friday. other services link Mt Magnet and Syndatone routes with revised times to Perth, Northampton, and Naraling, including Saturday and Monday patterns and Sunday adjustments.
Postal changes set new rates for letters and cards within the Commonwealth and British dominions. One penny per ounce applies up to a pound, with higher charges for overseas mail. Stamps required for origin country letters, and new zone rules include book and magazine rates and travel postings.
A 25 year old ac freas, from Co. cenit acide, was found in Carnon Gardens after drinking two bottles of chlorodime. She collapsed, showing signs of intoxication and potential injuries. Police note she is likely to recover amid reported unemployment and lack of funds.
A wireless message to Mr Fisher failed to reach him due to wireless range limits aboard a steamer. Melbourne reports April revenue for Victoria at £654,041, £176,619 more than last year. New South Wales revenues for April show gains though figures are unclear due to damaged text.
In Rett en Me cane tok say whether he hit the man who fled toward the river bank. Odgers chased and caught him. A nettle dayne shone as Odgers fell. The assailant fired again hitting Odgers in the rear thigh. A search followed. suspects and witnesses gathered, with wounds examined later by medical staff. Authorities seized items from the scene and continued investigation.
The Fremantle gas company faces council action and possible court resolution over a demand to compel payment for works. Dispute centers on whether the corporation must fund council projects tied to the plant and gas operations, with three council members holding differing views and a possible legal ruling expected.
The State's manors for April show revenue of £24,442 with £341,393 expenditure. The Customs refund from the Commonwealth is not included. Last year's corerspending month had revenue of £282,856 and expenditure of £28, wa.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and places with chaotic prose. It alludes to transport, trials, and local discussions, but lacks coherent events or clear individuals to anchor a concise news item. The piece reads like a disrupted diary of discussions about services, transit, and public notices without a discernible narrative.
Stock report notes a dry day and fair attendance by users with limited bidding. Wispasian stock included ewes and lambs while ram and horse entries were sparse. The sale yielded no cattle or strong competition. overall turnout was dull and yarding limited with prices around £40 to £60 per head for select sheep.
Fragmented notes discuss totemism focusing on the Me Meany and related rites among Chippewing and North American Indigenous groups. It outlines beliefs on ancestral spirits, sacred objects, and the social roles of performers, noting ritual prohibitions and potential pain outcomes if relations are not properly observed.
The article reports on Melbourne discussion over the Navigation Bill amid ongoing referendums. Minister for Instoum Mtr F. Tudor comments on constitutional powers and public concerns about whether the bill will be affected by the referendums and existing authoritative influence.
Lindrom defeats Witlams in a dramatic final match with a close score of 102 points guiding New South Wales to a victorious conclusion. The event highlights standout play by Lindrom and key moments that sealed the win for the home team.
Sydney reports a fatal explosion at the Wree duplication works near Morrivell in Newcastle district on Friday. John Donaldson, about 40 years old, was killed after a powder magazine exploded when he opened a door. Fire and police found the body badly mangled, with the blast damaging nearby shopfronts.
A racehorse died at Can wig Park on Kulunday just before the finish line. Bets were placed earlier as officials prepared for the postrace event. Authorities note incomplete details with further inquiries expected in May.
Fisherman Wilkins found an overturned boat while fishing on Gawler Flats. He rescued a man clinging to the keel, revealed as Italian fisherman Frank Degilio. Degilio reported his mate had drowned, while Wilkins notified authorities.
In Henmiark area a masked attacker fired on Odgers as he guarded a timber stack near a Renmark fruit packing site. Odgers was wounded in the chest after warning the assailant and returning fire with his own revolver. two watchmen named Odgers and Keith defended the area.
Fragmented text reports unclear references to land funding and a possible departure from Albany. It mentions Geraldton and a load up, with named individuals Meuse W TL, Bherhan, C. Z, Mann, and HC Cornell tied to witnessing documents under a Landhet authority.
Agricultural experts from New South Wales welcome the appointment of Mr L Bitton as Agricultural Commissioner in Sydney. The move prompts concern about the transfer of expertise to Western Australia as Mr Sutton, an experienced Wheat Investigator from Cowra, is urged to lead continued research in grain cultivation and to advance Fletcher style wheat experiments across Australia, with a salary of £ per annum.
Reports from regions including Iran and China describe scarce rainfall, drought persisting into a severe dry period. Observers note water dependence for domestic use remains critical and pastoral farming faces worsening conditions with minimal rainfall since last year.
Fragmented text discusses agriculture in Western Australia and state administration. It cites German and other state approaches, noting economy as essential yet misapplied where parsimony hides waste. Mentions annual costs, productivity, and a misleading view of saving against expenditure.
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