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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
2
Edward Branscomde directs a dated society note about preventing public appeal by Geraldians and mentions the TROUBA TOURS in Western Australia. It notes Mr. Fa Hiranscombe applying amid desires for high class authenticity and introduces Boy Phins of Reerved Seals and a stationers pricing line.
Dalgety and Company advertises an estate sale near Mullewa comprising 77,000 acres at Crossroads, including improved fencing, a brick hut, nine wells, and water access. Property lies near Geraldton district with cattle and sheep on mainly light and medium draught horns. For full particulars contact Perth or Geraldton offices.
Messrs Dalgety and Co shipping agents report steamer movements with dates and destinations. Charon sails Geraldton for Fremantle around Tuesday May 25. Paron Waves Fremantle for Geraldton on Thursday May 1%. Paroo Waves Geraldton for North West ports, Java and Singapore on Friday May 14. Gorgon leaves Fremantown for Geraldton North West ports Java and Singapore on Thursday May 2. Riverina leaves Albany for Fremantle transshipments for Geraldton.
Births marriages and deaths notice from DBATA shows Margaret Aum, widow of Thomas Bobby, aged 81 years, with mournful thanks from T. R. and J. BroHs P. of Greenough for sympathies and tributes during recent bereavement.
A compact note from the Geraldton Advertiser dated Wednesday May 12 104 details a brief local item. The fragment highlights a regional update from Geraldton with no further specifics available in the provided text.
A week long exchange between Treasurer Wilson and Senator Lynch over Commonwealth and state revenue sharing highlights a dispute on West Australia and Brisbane Labor Conference positions. Premiers advocate distribution on a contribution basis, but expect little action, while constitutional constraints remain the guiding factor.
The Brisbane Labor Conference backs the Federal legislature against state limits while Fran Wilson faces questions over his weak finance role. The Fisher Government moves on old age pensions, and the Surplus Revenue Act is pressed by Labor to aid Western Australia, despite state politicians' opposition.
Local and general Savings Bank deposits shown with April balances and references to payment recoveries. Police matters include the status of officers, a coroner’s inquiry into a constable’s wife, and a detailed account of injuries and hospital care involving Mr. MeIntyre after a farming accident. Also noted are wheat production comments from Murchison leaders and an update on a private hospital case in Perth.
The report covers cross country political travel by Mr. Ureh with Mr. Stone, meetings in Northampton and Narre Tarra, and a discussion of the proportional representation system. It notes Labor tensions with Deakin and Chak, mentions Senator Lynch traveling, and reports a plague case in Ballina Ward with Dr. Compston investigating and a patient hospitalized.
A London musical attraction featuring a new character from Mr Palward and the Camely costume company arrives for a five-direct appearance in town. Part singing and stage novelty noted as the act performs amid theatrical spectacle and public interest.
The piece details criticism of Railways ground play and officials, naming Jon Ramshaw and Tark Cullen, notes on umpire King and boundary decisions, and mentions the creation of an impartial Appeal Board. It covers governance talks at Tostwéele, disciplinary prompts, and various club personnel shifts amid a lively matchweek report.
A fragmented OCR passage describes a theater or concert program with references to performances, vocal pieces, and artistic aid. Mentions of Galtonace Fram and Ty Awateatin appear amid garbled names and dates. The piece suggests mixed reactions, with some audiences delighted while others question certain stylistic choices.
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