Verbal Lease Snafu In Court Tangle In Mines Dept
In a Wednesday hiccup at a court connected to the Mines Department officials, ex Mayor Alex McLean faced inquiry over the Cue Hotel lease. McLean sought power of attorney forms with his solicitor, Palfrey, after a verbal lease question arose. The Bench censured him for impatience and for attempting to access the jews safe while the matter stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines Department
Murchison Times
Lang
Rae
Alex. McLean
Tle
Cue Hotel
Palfeyman
McLean
Export of Wheat from Geraldton Heads to London
Ockerby Lehmann and Co the shipowners supervise loading of the A Tygamla with 37 000 bags of Northam and Geraldton wheat for London. Messrs Dalgety and Co and Clutterbuck Bros act as agents for Ockerby Lehmann and Co Ltd praised as owners. Northam wheat praised as best millable grain with excellent flour from Victoria District Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ockerby
Ockeroy, Tehmann and Co., Ltd
Dour
Messrs
Ockerby
Lehmenn
Bile Beans Cure Old Veteran Says It Restored Health
Mr A F Taylor of the Veterans Home Mount Roskill Auckland recounts years of internal pain insomnia and weakness. After taking Bile Beans he gradually recovered sleeping well and regained strength. He praises the remedy for banishing headaches constipation and stomach pains and notes it would have helped during his campaign in Te Rua. Sold by chemists and stores at 1s 6d or 2s 6d per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Taylor
Veterans’ Home
Mount Roskill
Auckland
Tedin
Native quarrel ends with shooting near Nanine
Bil Din shot Dixon's Tommy in the calf after a dispute over a native girl. Tommy was treated at Nanine hospital then moved to Meekatharra by P C Fitzsimmons and Dr Shields. Nanine police search for Bill Din with no trace found by Thursday night.
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Bil Din
Beet
Dixon
Tommy
Bill Will
Uris
Nannine Hospital
Meekatharra
P.c. Fitzsimmons
Shields
Foessyrital
Nannine
Bill Bill
Wolfe's Schnapps and the Great Peppermint Cure Note
Antique ad style text touts Wolfe's Schnapps as a cleanser for kidney ailments while urging day to day worry relief. Mention of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure appears as another popular remedy. The fragment hints at 19th century patent medicine marketing with blurred lines between health claims and lifestyle reassurance.
Letter to the Editor by Captain Fe H Maslin
A correspondence piece responding to a May issue letter. Maslin defends Salvation Army activities at two stands near Freemasons Hall, corrects misstatements about Miss Clarke and three ill gentlemen, and urges readers to seek firsthand information before printing. He explains moving Sunday night stand to avoid disturbing sick people and condemns unfounded rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemason
Miss Clarke
Clarke
Geraldton Port Demands for Harbor Master Equipment
A letter to the Exliner outlines port needs for Geraldton including a harbor master who is also a pilot, a motor or long boat with two to three crew, and an elevator for quick dispatch. It discusses how ships reach the wharf, mooring hawser lines, and handling ground swells affecting loading depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Ald
Sir John
Cerakdion
Municipal Building Bye Laws Question Geraldton Protest
In a letter to the Editor a Geraldton ratepayer protests perceived one sided enforcement of bye laws. He cites terrace wall requirements and alleges councillors or an architect member flout rules while others comply. He urges public safety oversight and asks ratepayers to inspect Marine Terrace buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Coucillors
Trigg
Fire Brigades’ Board
Geeaklion
Marine Terrace
Justick
Mr Herbert Farmer Takes Melbourne Post to Lead Wein Australian Agency
Mr Herbert Farmer, formerly an under secretary in the Landa Department, departed on Saturday for Melbourne to assume control of the Wein Australian Government agency there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Farmer
Landa Department
Melbourne
Wein Australian
Visitors can buy Ex Press copies at Perth outlets
Visitors to Perth can purchase copies of the Ex Press at Albert's News Agency in Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, opposite the Railway Station, and from Mr Patterson at the G.P.O. Bookstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Boan Bros
Wellington Street
Carson Replies To Mather Over Licensing Bill
Mr Carson defends his stance on the Licensing Bill against criticism by Mr Mather of the Reformer. He cites voting records, praises a government amendment from East Fremantle, and says electors in Geraldton will judge his stewardship. He rejects accusations of treachery and asks for publication of his letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
W.A. Alliance
Mater
Carson
Hansard
Tnd
East
Fremantle
W.A
Tam
Mr. Mather
Geraldton
Yuba
Potato Famine Sparks Local Debate on Potatoes Supply
In Gallton May 5 Progress letters urge action on potato imports. The writer notes the Board of Guardians accepted a Scotch seed potato tender at 4 shillings 10 pence per ton and claims coastal loads could be secured at about 0/ per ton. He questions experts and highlights small schooners delivering 50 to 120 tons weekly, selling at 4 shillings 6 pence per cwt and 1 shilling per two pounds. Continuous wake up for importers is urged.
Referenda Campaign Claims Stir Australian Debate
In an April interview with the Melbourne Herald, Acting Federal Prime Minister Hughes accuses a funded opposition campaign of deception and claims a powerful trust backed by money from Australia. He alleges a New South Wales fund trustees control and vow to name them if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Herald
Hughes
New South Wales
Australia
K “Tt
America
New Mondy Wales
Death of Mr Walter Howard in Western Australia
Walter Howard 62, born in Lincolnshire, died at Chapman Road residence of his brother in law A H du Boulay after a long illness. He arrived in 1864, helped found Gabyon Station with J C Shenton, later tried pearling and mining across Kimberley and other fields, and lived quietly at Crowther breeding poultry. Funeral held at Anglican Cemetery with Rev. Saunders officiating. wreaths from family and friends listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Howard
A. Hf. du Boulay
Chapman Road
Howand
Lincolnshire
England
W.A
G. It. Howard
Gabyon
Murchison
Aml
Howard Aml Shenton
Tes
Pearting
Frol Hare
Police
Kimberley
Wilborra
Ashburton
Wilgarn
Crowther
A. H. du Boulay
Gerabiton
Howanl
Ernest Howard
South Australia
Saunders
HW. du Boulay and Son
Kirkd
Charles Conway
George Goukd
Narngulu
A. T. Abbott
W. McK. Grant
T. J. Kidd
Gov. Gould
WEW Buildings at Dongarra Move Toward Completion
Mr F Moore is constructing a new store at Dongarra on a corner site with frontage to main street and another thoroughfare. The plan includes a large shop bulk stores cellars and offices with contractor William Martin of Trevaldon overseeing the work. The Sisters of the Dominican Order add a new laundry and ironing rooms, enhancing the town block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Moore
Goml
Dongarra
Wm. Martin
Trevaldton
The
Dominician Order
Weather forecast for Australia regions
Forecast says the southern half remains fine while the northwest faces unsettled conditions. Showers expected off the west coast, with northerly winds and an ocean cyclone in the west. Gales promised between Adelaide and Sydney. Cool temperatures and heavy rains likely across the southeast quarter.
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N.W
N. 8.W
Adelaide
Sydney
S.E
Australia
Tragic double murder in Fanslowne place incident
Carlo Antoinette shot dead his cousin wife Lingi Ricci and then killed himself at Fanslowne place. Ricci, a young Italian laborer at Sharp aml Sons timber yarding in Melbourne, had married in Italy and returned. Neighbors heard two gunshots at Ricci's home, and later the Italian wife found Mrs Ricci dead with a wound to the temple, followed by Antoinette dead from a self-inflicted wound.
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Fanslowne Place
Carlo Antoinette
Lingi Ricci
Lingi Micci
Sharp Aml Sons
Australia
Italy
Tam
Melbourne
Antoinette
Victoria
Nagamble
Ts Cama
Ricci
Ticci
Mrs. Ricci
Postmaster-General’s Son Vaccine Refusal Heard in Court
The Postmaster-General Toomas appeared in St. Kilida court after refusing to vaccinate his son. The hearing was adjourned for work, with proceedings ongoing to determine the vaccination dispute and any related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomas
St. Kilida
Tel
Boy Rescued After Plunge From Dam Plank
Melbourne reports a 10 year old boy, John Weston, fell into the Cornish mine dam while crossing a narrow plank. He sank twice, then third time under water for about four minutes before first aid revived him. He remained conscious after rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weston
Cornish
Williams Sets Breakthrough Cue Record In Billiards Match
In a Liedrum Williams billiards match Williams breaks his own record with a 706 break. Final scores show Liedrum 9,095 and Williams 4,534 as spectators note a landmark performance in the toslay event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Toslay
Liedrum
Williams
Underwood to be opposed in Pilbara seat
A large deputation from Port Hedland urged W. F. Cooper to contest the Pilbara seat at the next General Elections. Speakers claimed the electorate was neglected by Mr. Underwood who travels to southern districts for Labor while constituents' interests are ignored. Cooper agreed to contest the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hedland
W. Ff. Cooper
Pilbarrna
Underwood
Labor Party
Cooper
Davahurst Miners Union Nominates Fox for Menzies Ball
A meeting of the Davahurst branch of the Federated Miners Union decided to nominate Thomas Fox, the branch secretary, for the labor selection ballot in the Menzies electorate. The nomination was announced Tuesday at the Davahurst meeting.
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Davahurst
Federated Miners’ Union
Thomas Fox
Menzies
Labor Selection Ballots Arranged by the Australian Labour Federation
At a Wednesday meeting of the State executive of the Australian Labour Federation it was resolved that nominations for selection ballots for York Beverley Pingelly Narrogin Wagin Katanning Albans Murray Avon Moor and Irwin be received up to June 1 for Hochbourne Pilbara and Kimberley up to June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Australian Labour Federation
York
Beverley
Pingelly
Narrogin
Waein
Katanning
Albans
Murray
Avon
Moor
Irwin
Hochbourne
Pilbarra
Kimberley
William Lyne Says WA Vote Was Clear Yes
Sir William Lyne aboard the Omrah en route to London comments on Western Australia voting yes. He says WA did not lose its head like other states and believes most people did not understand the issue, causing defeat of the referenda. He notes proposals may be submitted in 1913.
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Perth
Wiliam Lyvac
Omrah
London
Western Australia
W. A
Rink
Wim. Lyne
Mr. Fisher
Re arrangement of the railway yard at Geraldton
Geraldton railway yard plans viewed via Mr Urosewell show Marine Terrace renamed from Public Buildings to the Flour Mill and streets Bayley and Towix extended east to Eleanor Street. Engine sheds, workshops, a large 250 ft shed, a new goods yard, and a station layout revised with new roads and a bend from Forrest Road to Eleanor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urosewell
Geraldton
Towix
Bayley
Pleanor Street
Bayley-street
Forrest Road
Lewis Street
Mes
Might
Marine Terrace
Durlacher Stret
Ning
Mme
Ned Wien Ito
Anakime O Bie
Durlacher Streets
Ards
Beth
Marin Terrace
Eleanor-street
Thornhill
Phelp-streets
Chapman-road
Four Mill
Bayles and
Lewis Streets
Dasit
Eleanor Street
Mayor discusses railway station move plans and council meet
An interview with the mayor reveals possible Government plans to relocate the old railway station to a new site. Councillor Prehisso has convened a special council meeting this evening to discuss the scheme, with the Chamber of Commerce invited and Mr Cresewell expected to speak on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urch
Inscarptiion Selec
Chamber of Commerce
Cresewell
Tenindeva Talk On Farming and Perils
Farmers report excellent land and satisfied settlers around Tenindeva. A near fatal accident involved Mr A Stafford when a tree fell toward him as he burned another tree. Mr Stokes, a leading farmer and Progress Association secretary, notes wild cats kangaroos birds and turkeys infest the area and suggests active pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
York
Stokes
The
Progress Association
Aod
Beverages and board meeting notes from 1911
The fragment records a 16 May 1911 event at the Exten Rosi crossing near the railway, with references to Mr John Gould and a John Gould residence, a tender process, and a secretary J.C. Kidd. It mentions a beverage advertising Wolfe's cordial as a health drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotorins
Bowen
John Guad
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MR. Ockerby
Northampton
Salvation Army
FE. H. Maslin
Requires
MR. Carson
Geraklton
May Sth
MIL
Doncarra
Mercper and Sutcidr
Federal
W.G
Lindrid M V. Wehlliams
Mak. Underwood
Via
FOX
Hwe
Davyhurst
A.F
Fisher
Federal Ministry
Nan
Paakh
Witil the Mayor
Store Economii
Boans’ Porth
Bean Bros
Dress and Silk Department
Croom Tustres
Black Department
Wis
Swat Fitack
Sard
Champion Bay
Crsmo
Guardian” Office
A. Clementson
Town Hall
Will Hersert
Willum
Am Amazement Company, Limited
Mulalyup
STOUK
Murray Street
Pere
Tenindewa
Lucindal
Ceraldton Roa
Texpera
J.C. Kidd
Wolfe
Arnott
William
Newcastle
Ndy
Beecham
Beecham’s
Hones
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