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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy for ailments from indigestion to jaundice and gout. It urges readers to seek the remedy immediately or consult a doctor if it fails, claiming wide availability through chemists and stores in original and concentrated forms.
James Thompson of Mines Department surveys Font Morchison gubfield noting its pastoral setting and water timber resources. He cites 37 fens on the plan, various yields from several mines, abandoned sites, and substantial work costs while highlighting potential for future development and railway access to boost the Black Stanwe district.
Commonwealth statistician in Melbourne notes misstatements of ages in returns, urging 411 individuals to correct entries for identity cards. Corrections will be confidential and improve census accuracy, with penalties for noncompliance.
James Aryan pleaded guilty to stealing a sun from George H. Vian at the Kimmck Hotel on a Friday night at 7 15. The judge noted the seriousness of the offence and stated the punishment would be severe, with the accused acting from own mauith. The case was summarily dealt with in court.
Captain Gow reports on Geraldton port operations during a visit to the Mayoral chambers. Councillors, Chamber of Commerce leaders, and port officials discuss wheat exports, rail facilities, and ship loading efficiency while noting weather and water depth concerns.
Readers are urged to note the listed local firms and their ads including AYERS J D Cherry Peel Lowel AK Ale Mcintain and Co Ger aldton Alexander and Mechunali SANDY MACDONALD WIHSKY Mountain and Co Geraldton WORN BROS Wellington Perth etc. The directory enumerates merchants, tradesmen, and services with numerous Geraldton based names and agents across multiple sectors.
A damaged OCR fragment notes work completion and wheat quantities. References to Geraldton, Al- Aang, and a health Wayar proposal appear, with actions described as terminated and preceded by formal honors. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Full attendance at the Geeabltow District Colite Til meeting heard a Perth executive letter setting aside a seat for Geraldton candidates and announcing the Beraldton campaign kickoff. Juneard named closing date for nominations in the Labor selection hall. A fund-raising and voting eligibility scheme was adopted with union members recognized as eligible to vote.
A eight year old boy Rewlani Cole ngs fell from a buckling scaffold causing fractures to both thighs and head injuries plus shock. He was taken to hospital but died from the accident. In Melbourne a strike settlement is reported after harvest concerns and railway engine costs are debated by Labor leaders. Adelaide rail accident also described with a derailed and burning wagon, two railway workers injured but not seriously.
A man named Florence Finkyland, aged a years, allegedly attempted suicide by cutting his throat at the Newcastle Hotel in Boubler. The incident is reported as a self-harm act with unclear motive and no further details provided.
The WATC inquiry into Herondala's death found A Wray guilty of doping. The cause was not the injection of strychnine but a syringe mishap that delivered poison to the bloodstream. death occurred as the poison traveled to the heart. The report notes an attentive SAC meeting in May with a large turnout and mentions a second harm race with two miles and Mrda.
Perth reports good weather and strong turnout on the course this afternoon. Results show Helena hurdle race events with Dysart finishing 9 balls ahead, Melton Wall 9.7, and Rething at 5 to the slonet.
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.