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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
4
A garbled exchange unfolds with puzzled characters discussing a missing watch and a public display of private detectives. The scene hints at comedy and intrigue as Steele probes the strange incident and a watch linked to townspeople.
Midland Market Report records Co. Limited noting improved prices and weights for pallocks and store cows. Shenton and Co. Limited sold 87 cattle, 696 sheep, 104 pigs across the market, with prices around £10 17s 6d for items and £8 for weights.
Inter tide racing card at the Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting includes Welter Mandicap over one mile with Carlton Slippery and William Wallace in tote, plus Arion Handicaps over five furlongs with Bem and Young Fred De Mote. Adelaide Cup covers 1,200 sov, nine events including Tr Jumpers Nursery Handicap and Banker Handicap, with bets and payouts noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes list races and odds with names Moller Wendy and Fandicat. Mentions six furlongs and betting terms, but event specifics and results are unclear.
Clara Pennington wife of Harry Pennington was arrested for murder after Teall Nelson McCal lum died from injuries after a trip from Geelong on May 4. She reportedly faced charges following a botched operation at Melbourne Hospital, with suspicion tied to Wes Downie of North Melbourne.
A jockey named Slumex Oliver aged years died after a skull fracture suffered while schooling racehorse War mur at the Donaldensecours. The incident occurred during a practice session in Sydney on May 13. The report notes the judge’s engagement with wage board disputes and a proposal to treat slow workers as individuals with a nominal minimum and a permit tribunal.
A Royal Commission in Flohart May 1 presented its report absolving Mr Jenven MLA the Chief Justice and others of charges related to land sales for the Scottsdale Bransholme railway. It found no improper price knowledge or intent to profit and deemed the Chief Justice not to have received advantage.
Perth court convicts Kee Sing, a Chinese medical practitioner, for advertising as a registered doctor without license. He claimed to be a bonesetter and chest specialist in the South-Western papers, charging sums of five and eight shillings.
A portion of the masts of the wrecked steamer Pericles are visible off Ogg Leeuwin, indicating the ship's remains lie near the shore.
Toha Cusack, a footballer, died in Bunbury last night from injuries sustained in a collision during Thursday afternoon practice. A deputation of landholders in the Wongan Wilts District met the Acting Premier, urging construction of a line to connect the Wongan Hills railway to the Murchison line. Mr Wilson promised sympathetic action and indicated the government would consider borrowing men for the necessary works if revenues cover the interest.
Visitors to Perth can buy copies of the Express at Mr. Albert's News Agency in Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, near the Trailway Station, or from Mr. Tatterson at G.P.O Honkstall.
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