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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
3
A fragmentary column satirizes jewelers and crime while lampooning Parliament. It mentions electro plate theft and wedding gifts, notes insincere proclamations, and mocks members debating privilege and public works, with quips on advertising fakery and garden goals.
The Inspector General of the Commonwealth Military Forces will inspect the stee Squadron 18th Regiment and related units at Geraldton on Friday 24th instant. A special parade of the detachment of the War Station will be held Monday evening west Cathnal, with musketry prizes and Reximenta Mand and A Company WALEL events. The hal grammy examination for infantry is set through the State this week. Officers in the district sit for exams at Hill Hall Geraldton under Major Buchanan on Tuesday and Friday, 17th last to 17th last, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Perth reports ex Corporal Frederick Tyler found guilty after 25 minutes jury deliberation in a bid to kill Commissioner Hare. Judge Burnside condemns the act while sentencing Tyler to ten years imprisonment, noting considerations of sanity.
The weekly law court session handled multiple cases. Several defendants faced payments and terms while some actions were struck out or adjourned. Connected figures include claims of 1228 pounds, 100 pounds and 40 pounds with penalties and weekly payments specified.
A garbled page outlines plots, strikes, and political intrigue around Geraldton and Perth. Mentions Tyier’s decade sentence, a Car of Buseta kill plot, water testing works, mine incidents, and railway issues. Discusses Eustace Lane criticisms, Nationalisation debates, and ministerial appointments plus police tracing of unrest.
Julie Delaney v W J James and others opened in the Local Court before HM Mr W A G Walter. Delaney, a miner at Fenland tile Meekatharra owned in part by Sir W H James, sought damages up to £100 for injuries after timber fell in an underground shaft injuring his hand and head. He was treated at Nanagite hospital and later GrraMton and Macmorren, with recovery allowing light work by April 27. The defence argued ordinary negligence or employer liability not applicable, moving for a non suit.
The defense faced pressure as Waltes stated no evidence showed the plaintiff’s accident resulted from the defendant’s negligence. The judge, Mr Mills, pressed for a verdict for the defendant and awarded costs after Air. Phillipe moved for judgment for the defendant.
Work partially resumed at Jarcahdale mill amid a timber dispute. Smith offers 8 percent to married men and single men supporting mothers or sisters, others 5 shillings 3 pence per day. A large unionist presence watched as the proposal was to be reviewed at an evening meeting.
Police brought charges against Holman Jones and Ryan in a Tuesday session. The evidence and defense counters were presented with vows and counsels’ addresses delivered. Rowe’s decision was deferred until tomorrow.
Correspondent argues for shifting eastward rail alignment on the Northampton line to a new route with leveled terrain and larger capacity rather than upgrading the old steep, winding route across mountains. Contends old line’s steel rails, aging rolling stock, and limited load limits hinder services. suggests government support for a new line along a suitable site to serve eastern produce and farmers. Also notes railway advertising, wheat prices, and local notices including entertainments and a pharmaceutical claim.
London reports a failed plot to kill the Czar discovered after conspirators sought palace guards aid. They approached in small groups to carry out the act, but police were alerted and the scheme was thwarted. Eighty conspirators arrested on the way.
A mine fire at the copper mine in Volariena entombs 207 miners with 17 escaping. Rescue attempts continue as officials fear further losses amid mounting hope fading. The incident follows a week of other labor and market turmoil across Europe.
Reports from Melbourne on Tuesday describe a series of tragedies including a death from severe burns in an alleged prom incident. Details mention Sarah Russell dying from extensive injuries, with unclear circumstances surrounding a bonfire and burns. A well known musician, Mr Atteill, died after a fall outside his East Melbourne home, the skull broken. A tutor, Laurence Murchane, died after ingesting unknown liquor, raising suspicions of poisoning and foul play.
A man died suddenly after his wife sent to procure a morning nip. While she was away, he drank liquor and returned in an abnormal state before dying. A freak of nature is said to have caused this strange event. Melbourne reports a creature with eight legs found on a sheep near Hoch Kirn, Famil on.
A two year old girl wandered thirty miles from a sheep station near Hall Aithaneh before being found dead near Mome. In Nungarra a fatal mine accident left Wall buried by earth at 254 feet and dying at hospital. An inquest was held today.
Two deadly tram disputes occurred in Sydney on Tuesday evening. A cab crash near George Street killed a man and injured a woman and child, while a tram near Circular Quay lost brakes, causing the cart to overturn and injuring an elderly man, a woman, and a baby. drivers were arrested on alcohol charges.
Fragmentary ad claiming a “Great Peppermint Cure” by Woods’ and “Protection from her chest troubles.” It reads like a sensational patent remedy plea with nowhere substantiated and no clear authorities or dates.
The article outlines how animals use coloration for defense across species. It cites experiments in the British Museum with color contrast on birds, explains female and seasonal protective color in birds, and details local, habitat, visual, and mimicry strategies. It notes the fish’s color matching and explains camouflage speaks to nature’s widespread protective tactics.
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