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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
3
A catalog listing wedding gifts features electro plate and sterling silver items. The collection highlights varying patterns and prices, inviting couples to select keepsakes for their nuptials.
An all day cricket match at Walkaway between East Ward and South Greenoughs drew a large local crowd. Weather was fine and play was steady though bowlers dominated. South Greenoughs lost by 18 runs, with Joe Jones and Patience among the better performers for Fort Ward. After the game, players and spectators enjoyed songs, dances, and a convivial evening.
A long ornate column discusses parliamentary figures and local politics, praising Sam Tans Tale and critiquing the Lower House while musing on Northampton’s prominence. It mentions Higgins’s prison sentence, calls for fair treatment of prisoners, and contemplates a new local newspaper. It also rails against teachers’ pay, contrasts with Oriental workers, and recalls J. Parry’s pioneering telegraph work in the district.
Perth dispatch reports intense election night as Mr Drew dominates across districts including Cue and Walkaway. Hamersley trails, while voters in Gingin and other polls show strong support for Drew amid National Political League scrutiny. Final polling details and majorities indicate a decisive win with varied regional swings.
A letter argues against transferring the Chapman Experimental Farm manager to Narrogin. The writer warns of waste and disruption, praises current manager Mr. Baird for his dairy and pasture work, and urges continuity to protect district agricultural experiments and drainage projects.
The House of Commons reports Egypt's frontier issue with Britain’s Mematiils and Porte officials signaling declarations. Turkish officials in Constantinople and London push protests against Turkish occupation at Taba with German and Austrian envoys backing the approach.
Russia reports strong complaints over expulsion actions in Prussian territory affecting Austrian refugees. Government admits orders drafted under police supervision but vows they were not exerted by police. The matter concerns retirees and those suspected of political crimes in transit.
Mr. Prew’s splenic majority has paused consternation as National Political Lawxue circles, with Mr Clowrey departing Kalpasil and pledging to justify confidence by service. At Coolgarne Mr Bath noted disappointment in the rest of the dleclems, while four Labor candidates hoped for a decisive majority yet faced a tight contest.
The newly flocked Thima led a protest at Taurida Palace in St Petersburg demanding amnesty for all prisoners convicted of political religious and aeration offenses. It was announced that authorities in Warsaw released minors for prior offences following the rally.
A chaotic report from Nowvalle NSW describes a quake like disturbance near the ALA Choiping sea pit with damaged gas mains and cracked hills. Government officials note severe damage and potential water drainage issues, with unknown pounds involved.
Porth, 21, painter at Mayesteoet, was found in distress near Woodman's Boat at AUel Wonpeesiilly, with unnamed others involved. He suffered injuries consistent with a plait and removal of Woodman's Boat occurred several hours later, according to local reports.
The report notes Olin and Lasky Porrest arriving by the TMS Moldavia yesterday. In a Wiel interview Ste John ex presses support for the Commonwealth taking over State loans, a move seen as benefiting all states. Financiers viewed Australian credit favorably and Sir John Forrest expresses belief that a single American government will not abandon this alignment.
Frail fragmentary notes from Fremantle reveal evidence related to the missing clergyman. The report references a Reverend Janes and associates, noting months of investigation and potential links to Vancouver.
Crude OCR note describes a Transvaal incident with dynamite thefts and a government response. Mention references to General Hotta and Sir Richard Soloma as figures in a strained exchange. The piece hints at urging a united stance on Chinese arrivals and potential land policy shifts.
A six year old girl child of Rotert Smith burned to death after clothes caught fire from a shoe incident. She died in hospital shortly after admission.
Kalgoorlie dispatch cites Attorney General Keenan addressing sympathizers at Kalcoorlie. He proposes tax on unimproved lands, reform of Upper House franchise, and a public inquiry into the Education Department. Keenan sketches local court funding rise to £401, supports arbitration act amendment, and advocates ministerial salary cuts with economy measures.
The Umvol Goll tribe crosses the Tweela River into Zotaland as polemical operations against rebels intensify in Natal. Forces under Niel Piever Botha join Colonel Letiehar’s column near Greytown while heavy fighting is reported at Krantz Kop. Tribes along the Tueeln River prepare open rebellion as tactics like the wearchlicht are used to track natives.
San Francisco researchers report on a rebasing effort tied to Tahoe region planning. Officials discuss budgetary shifts, project timing, and potential impacts on local transportation and infrastructure funding. stakeholders emphasize coordination across agencies and community input.
A Berlin professor named Lascar has developed a pain free nasal massage to address reddened noses. The procedure uses chlorkle of ethyl and targets delicate facial blood vessels to reduce redness without harming the patient.
Imperial dispatch describes German war masters visiting London in a formal, uneventful piece. The report mentions a Friday engagement and a cordial reception, noting the guests’ demeanor as pleasant and the visit proceeding without incident.
An observer notes a small gathering at the Mechanics Institute entrance for a charity event by performers from Upper Chapman Reporinwatal Karm iear Paradise. Audience paid two shillings, children half price, while critics warn amateurs posing as artists profit from the crowd. The writer plans to advise performers before a Northampton audience again.
The event features the Great Fire ranks and HMPA participation with the market providing a musical showcase led by Musik Aby Timatei. Notable figures include Deaton Market organizers and Great Fire participants as the program unfolds.
A fragment reports Mr Tayi Pinbaysan speaking at the annual bank function in London about the Bank of Australia. He notes that with a few more seasons like those recently experienced he believes prospects for all Australian institutions and banks will be better than the past twelve or thirteen years.
Saturday May 12 meeting in Central Province featured candidate Mr J M Drew addressing electors with a mix of supporters including women and young voters. Drew defended his past actions as Minister for write and outlined plans for taxation, franchise changes, railway projects, immigration, and departmental reforms while praising his parliamentary experience and calling for broad worker progress.
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