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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
2
United Barrios and Mason Treracn appear at the Geraldton Club in a shared event. Details remain unclear due to partial text.
The Fortix divisions lie between 200 and 1000 nerves and all face the Railway line. They are served by Re Railway Station and Two Sid. Measurements include 1B 19 to 22 inches. Rainfall data note 1906-6 for district separation by the railway line with wheat, hay, and water resources mentioned.
Tenders are invited until Monday May 21 at 4 pm for the supply of manures, h e res, and diay at per diy as required by the Council. Specifications may be seen at the Council Chambers on Street. Also tender for quarry stone at the Municipal quarry Greeningh Road. Specifications may be seen at the Council Chambers Eleanor Street Geraldton May. Date subrive. First quarter May 3 at 8 0 acm full moon May Xa 104 gums ast quarter May 15 at 22 pom new moon May 24. abt poms first quarter May 24 pm
The Minilya arrived this morning from Singapore with a fairly full passenger list and good weather. The Dilkerra docked at 1 a.m. and began discharging coal. De Junta Pavey arrived too late for passenger list publication. The Minilya sailed for Fremantle at noon.
The Geraldton Advertiser issue from May 14 1906 highlights wides and cricket related terms in a compact page tease. It reflects local sports and notices typical of the period with brief summaries and reader notes.
The council advances the enlarged railway wharf approach with recent paving works and kerbing improvements. The death of Mrs William Chrson, sister of the Geraklvon member, at age 84 is noted. The Upper Chapman Farmers and Fruitgrowers Association met with low attendance. next gathering set for June 2. A polo match at Moongoonooka saw Geraldton defeat Mingenew 7 goals to 2 with a special train bringing visitors. A rover versus Railways football match ended with Railways winning 10 goals 31.
The Railway side featured Walt Theakston Thompson Smith and Hutchinson as prominent players while Kidd led the Rovers with Cole Gil lings Bowley and Bell Theos delivering strong support in a high scoring behind filled contest set to repeat next Saturday in the season’s 61st Association clash with Rovers at seven forty five points.
Reports show several batteries at work with 10 ton to 18 ton parcels yielding varying dwt per ton from Boogardin, The Nulli Secundus, and other sites. Mt Magnet prospects look healthy, with Morning Star promising future output and potential new investments. Rumors about Mesperun Dawn base at Hoormardic hint at mine-wide litigation and possible government takeover to unlock value.
A rain soaked scene shows a bashful young man pleading his case to Lizzie’s guardian. The woman scolds him for fear and weak lines, demanding courage and a proper knock before proposing. Intercut are quotes about Queen Elizabeth and Raleigh in a brisk, provincial voice.
Hugh Hamersley spoke to electors at the Masonic Hall on Friday amid good attendance. He opposed restricting the Legislative Council franchise, urged mining and railway development to boost the North West, and supported land settlement, agricultural banks, and mixed farming while warning against uncapitalized settlers and extreme Labor policies.
The article details contested and uncontested Legislative Council seats across provinces with candidates named for West Morvines Metro politan Suburban Central and North, noting low morning turnout and rising afternoon activity. It mentions polling arrangements at Court House with clerks, and that results will be posted as received.
Polls close as Perth voters await results in the Metropolitan Printer election. Waddon’s re-election appears likely while Molloy’s position remains uncertain. Turnout seems heavy with workers reporting long lines and varied experiences at polling sites downtown.
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