This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
3
A Victoria Pictora event opens tomorrow night at the Masonic Hall featuring Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Two Reformations, Brewing Bove, and The Double. Reports on local politics, Weather, and recent civic events fill the rest of the brief column.
Mrs Arthur Fornyth of Mandolyh atrnet Adelaide reports her daughter Lillian suffered a knee injury that healed after Zam-Buk, noted to remove swelling and skin repair. She also used Zam-Buk for eczema, claiming pain eased and skin cleared. Zam-Buk sold at 1/6 and 3/6 per pot.
A Mt Fein Styia school concert correspondence from Lt We 8, LAUDER urges accusers to reveal names behind libelous remarks. The writer condemns anonymous criticism and warns the public may see the writers as cowards if they do not come forward.
A reader from Geraldton writes to the editor proposing the football Association hire two umpires instead of one. The letter cites trial performance of George Barty from the eastern goldfields coast and notes payer and public support, arguing two umpires would improve match balance, wages, and consistency. dated May 12, 1911.
Sporting men traveled hundreds of miles to witness the Jownson-Jeffries fight pictures at Geraldton Stadium. The event drawn Celebrities like OBrien Filaimmons Corbett Ket chet. Johnson dominated the early rounds with uppercuts and strength. After a heated contest the pictures captured every exciting moment and will prompt Geraldton visits and further showings of cowboy and wind motion pictures.
Over four months about 2000 emigrants headed to the Trital Kingdom for Western Australia. A Wyndham storekeeper was fined £10 for failing to complete required forms under the Constant Statutes Act.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism citing patient testimonies of severe pain and mobility loss. It claims the pills cleanse the system of rheumatic poison and restore health, with orders available by mail from Williams Medicine Co. Australia.
Mr CT Partridge of Fallowfield and Co reports widespread concern over Lands Department policy affecting farmers. Local letters discuss May to September planting windows and Chapman's experiments show potatoes can be grown and stored long term. A Roslyn Farm letter notes successful July plantings and long storage potential, urging ministerial consideration of potato cultivation in the district.
Melbourne witnesses testified at the inquest into Laura Annie Reid’s death by fire at Richmond on May and the coroner considered whether intoxication or a drink contributed to the tragedy. The woman alone in a bathroom reportedly set the blaze after consuming alcohol with a man, who faced allegations of intent.
Fragmentary notes describe naval ratings and the Admiralty path through the schedule of tests and dispatches. Names and places are unclear, but references imply ongoing maritime assessments and official procedures affecting crew or vessel status.
The Federal Government plans to build a Commonwealth clothing factory in Pinders- Tane through Airbourne. Nearly 50,000 uniforms will be required for citizen forces by July.
David Lovetens aged 20 returning from Warrnamboe on a new diesel bicycle fell when the chain broke at a furl, suffering a fractured skull while another rider Robert Metean collided with a prostrate man near Warrnambool causing a broken collarbone and multiple wounds. Extra details indicate a cold night.
A labor dispute involving agricultural implement workers and employers led to arbitration court involvement. A meeting was held to discuss settlement terms, with a potential continuation of the strike if no satisfactory agreement emerges.
Tasmanian and Victorian officials discuss a new inquiry into bitter pit in apples. Professor Fwart and Mrs. Joan White coordinate with Melbourne University to examine the disorder and its causes. The Commonwealth offers to fund part of the investigation with state cooperation and expert inspectors to verify proposed experiments and ensure safety.
Court heard Thomas Henry seek damages for injuries to his arm from a fall from the top of a crane frame under construction in North Frananthe. The motion for liability was set for hearing before a jury with plaintiff seeking £900.
A district summary describes Mr. Drew ML.C. taking action after representations by Mr. Partridge and Mr. McNaught. It notes interviews with many farmers and a morning message to Mr. James Mitchell, Minister for Lands, highlighting widespread discontent.
Telegrams from Perth describe a concluded inquiry into Horandale Fi found death and Wray’s doping charge. Evidence mentions misprision and disqualification tied to a fatal strychnine insertion that affected the vessel and left heart complications.
Me T M Drew met with the Land Department in Perth to press for a rifle range for the Geraldton Rifle Club. The Minister for Arts sanctioned the project and the department will forward the plan for approval, contingent on local access and site suitability.
A London market summary notes continued Continental demand and steady prices for various grains and meats. Prices varied with lots of 2/5 to 6/5 for options and prime lines, while mince and Melbourne trades show firm values. overall supply remains tight with prices generally steady.
A woman from Alinticnnle drank a large quantity of ebloree dyne on Tuesday night. Dr Timarford rushed to the scene and treated her, washing her guidance and saving her from the deadly effects, with improvement by morning.
Dafuoty and Company report from Narrogin May sales show strong demand for welshing cattle and good sheep yarding with high prices for prime wethers and ewes. Major buyers and County powers attend as stock quality remains high despite rain delaying some demand and limiting gilt sales. Prices quoted include 28/7 for wethers and 16/0 to 20/4 for best ewes with many lots selling at firm factory prices.
The court set a date for Amiprinonment Fok Feiar and Beirne by the uintaw dal pascarssion of sdvwrlete taunt. The defendants face charges of Beirne for taunts in a case heard by the commission on public conduct. The proceedings proceed with a scheduled HEL Saturday Maw 1h.
An ornate fair catalog page highlights a shop named The Fair of Fairs and its wares. It lists fabrics, garments, posters, and accessories with prices, hints at exhibitions and demonstrations aiding economists, and mentions various vendors and items displayed at the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.