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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

2

Rovers and Railways clash in high scoring season opener

The Rovers, last season champions, opened against the Mailways in a sunlit match with strong attendance. Key players included Forrester, Gibbings, Maynard, and Ramshaw as tackles and marks shaped a fast game. Railways fought back with solid turnovers and early goals, but the Rovers answered with multiple majors, finishing with a notable sequence of marks and kicks in the final periods.

The Rovers Saturay Forrester Amt Elfmort Watin Gibsings Arhenie Seares Minar Pitts Tos and Wyck

Rovers and Railways clash in frantic football clash

The report details a high tempo match with Rovers and Railways exchanging chances. Ramshaw, Pooley, Maynard, and Jewell figure prominently for Rovers while Doran, Hammond, Groossler, Vincent, and Watts support Railways as the ball moves across end lines and into scoring positions. Final notes mention key players and a late injury to Mr Ryan triggering a train departure.

Gibbings Aml Burton Om Yo Bitebie Cullen Ton Apes Fames Boungad Maynard Woootun Culler Tamshaw Mammon Harper Pooley Wil Watt Saywt Freon Ramshaw Winns Rosam Ty Hutchinson Trenty Carr Grovssier Rovers Tammont Watts Cammrell Pamehaw Emasion Iammond Railways Mt Tutchinson Tammond Ant Fishwick Warner Kid Fark Stokes Ward Vincent Rovers A Haileways Ponley Burton Kelly Tmarport Watts Win Aid Bretohmmr Cullen Weer Maynard Gal Ritchie Campbell Ehanes Ima Rosam Tlepburn Doran Pont Cullen Ranishiaw Kretchmar Buvian Devoil Groessler Ren Hutchinson Raymond Fishwick Lester Bell Ruthy Jewell Jones Doran Maman Trulotingen Pishwick Ureh Warkrd Kretehmar Kidd Croeseter Jewell Kit Jo Maynard Groissfer Tsuranti Hamenon Tren Lester Pisvet Magnant Jewel Duran Slave Ramsbow Mrwking Sewell Ad Rosam Ncorv Benzie Ant Kit Tlattner Cullen Rosam Bicker Enal Newautty Yhimes Dons Tlamshaw Puck Topburn Innes Hartvall Ramstraw Nell Toran Ani Croesstor Fle Hsramont

Fragmented note on police and parade plans

Unclear fragmentary text mentions police, cane, aid, Dismadt Tan, Kesuirn, Charles Fant, Mies Fab, and Woots Cre at Venpersdat Care. Details are unreadable. no coherent event or entities can be confirmed from the provided text.

Stuur Polliciens

Plans for Geraldton flour mill submitted to council

Local plans for a proposed flour mill at Geraldton will be submitted tonight. Mr Marwood is named as contractor for machinery during construction. A missionary from Papas, Rev Bromilow, addressed Wesleyeet in Geraldton on urinary work and temperance. Australia tied in cricket as scoring showed, and a town council interview on works projects was noted. The Geraldton Tennis Club hosts a mixed doubles and ladies’ singles tournament with entries due Saturday.

Geraldton Marwood Bromilow Papas Wesleyeet Gerakiton Kondonce Ress Aftesnoon Weviks Naw Nisburn Mpuin Min

Illness of Mr Piesse Causes Concern Across City

The report says Dorit Muay and Mr Mesa are described as critical with brain hemorrhage and serious medical issues. Dr Hause of Kitamins attends Mr Piesse in consultation. Mr Piesse remains unconscious this morning though his condition shows slight improvement yet remains critical.

Dorit Muay Mesa Lie Brain KifSatt Hause Kitamins Piewse de Suie Aneycreigy Pigssr Tezainiyl

Correspondence on Municipal Rates and Unpaid Bonds

A resident writes to the editor protesting municipal rate policy and debt pressure. He questions council actions, cites the Cornwall district’s rate decisions, and asks why ratepayers bear burdens while others avoid accountability. He notes he rentthe house and is not its owner, and he will protest to the governing body.

Children’s Mackina Counh at Night, Wosda?

A playful item notes a children’s event titled Mackina Counh at Night with Grest Peppermint and Cure promotions listed as attractions. The fragment hints at a small community gathering or program for children featuring themed acts and treats.

Mystery of a Widow Found Dead by Canal

Sydney Sunday report says Mrs Ann Gilcnrist a widow formerly of Lonsekeper at Holwl Metro pole was found dead this morning near the canal about a foot of water. It is believed the machine she used in Cayvnlis Ratna in the Do rain toppled into the water, with the etifix about 15 fort igh.

Ann Gilcnrist Holwl Metropole Cayvnlis Ratna

Assault Case Involving Dr Aldaler At Temora

An Australian report describes Dr Aldaler of Sydney traveling to Temora to operate on Finnegan after a murderous assault. The chief wound measured four inches in length and three inches in depth. Accused Martin was arrested and found connected to the incident with a weapon.

Sydney Aldaler Temora Yrotwrfay Fenlay Finnegan Fingesan Martin

Fisher on Trusts in Sunday Cable Dispatch

A Sunday report cites a cable about the American Meat Trust. Mr Fister discusses trust design, the British Free Trade England committee led by Robert Cecil, and possible inquiries into trust operations. He asserts if in office with a majority, measures will be taken to limit trusts and prevent changes to food supply.

Audeey Nupemoge American Meat Trust Fister Wight of Orange Econ Freetrade England Robert Cecil Htnetespacy Tragt America Business House Crete

Plague in Sydney Report Confusing Lad Name

A scrambled clipping reports a boy named Gillett Oxwall Door fm aged 1% employed in a Sussex Stop Establishment found in the morning to plague. He was removed to the Coast Masnitat.

Sysmey Gillett Oxwall Door Fm Sussex Thy Coast

Victoria Park railway station robbery report in Victoria

Hanking action at Victoria Park station details two youths entering the office around eleven thirty Friday night. They fled with red silver coins and a penny stamp, Robison claims. Police and investigators are pursuing leads as staff name unknown youths.

Meyiourre Shulay Percy Robinson Victoria Park Robinson Robison Meteetives Yoo Nam Yormye Tad Han Robineau

Carson's Removal Sale Clears Stock at Cost Price

The sale offers every line item cleared at cost, with all goods priced to move. Shoppers can expect substantial discounts as Carson's clears inventory for the removal.

H_ CARSON

Political realignments cloud May 2 party votes

Fragmented text notes Whip tensions among natives and party factions. It mentions May 2 internal party events, debates on leadership, and the possibility of a no confidence vote. The piece hints at a government reshuffle and a potential minority or fractured coalition forming.

Forrest Rowert Best Syd Deakinites Cook

Port Philip Casts Trophy Report Incomplete

The body of a man, believed to be Stephen, was found on a beach near Serreete. The yacht Lahian has been missing with all hands since April 95, with occupants reported aboard.

Melbourne Stephen Serreete

Professor Lowrie Accepts Sydney University Chair

The Sunday Times reports Professor Lowrie has been offered and accepted the Chair of Agriculture at Sydney University for a 12 year engagement at £10 a year. It is understood he will remit to the State the funds paid to him in connection with his transfer from New Zealand.

Sunday Times Lowrie Sydney University Profenn Lawrie Neweuland

Death of Miss Fitts in Perth Inquest Verdict Murder

In Perth an inquest into the death of Miss M. M. Fitts faced delays after disputed testimony. The jury, working through gaps in the record, returned a murder verdict amid questions and extended proceedings.

Miss Fitts M. M. Fitts Ruehan Anette

Secretary Arrest Rumor Shakes Local Club

Rumors circulate that Macartney, the absconding secretary of a critics club, has been arrested, while polls are described as inconclusive amid the unsettled situation affecting the local organization.

Porih Macartney Scerrtary

Metropolitan football results at Perth coastal premiership

In fine to gloomy weather Saturday the coastal premiership concluded with East Perth 8.9 to South Fremantle 3.41, Perth 5.10 defeating Midland Junction by a point, North Fremantle 3.43 beaten by East Perth at the WA Cricket Ground, and Subiaco Oval seeing East Fremantle defeat Subiaco 12 19 in 7 7.

Perth East Perth South Promastle Tran Oval Midland Junction W. Pert North Fremantle Subiaco Oval East Fremantle

The Rortham Seat In Labor Contest Declares Candidacy

Ethan Watts, who opposed Mr Mitchell in the last two general elections, has declined to contest the sale this junet. A number of Labour figures say the party intends to oppose the collection of the minister for Land and Agriculture. Patrick Coley appears as the sole candidate. Mr Mitchell will return to Perth tomorrow.

Ethan Watts Mitchell Landis Patrick Coley Perth Natiow

Cunderdin Candidate Nominated by Labor Branch

Perth Monday report notes the Custerdin branch of the Political Labor Party seeking to nominate Mr Donovan in opposition to Ste Mitchell. The item records local party moves with named individuals and places.

Perth Custerdin Labor Han Donovan Ste Mitchell

Local Court Hearing on Brown vs Johnston Salary Case

In a local court hearing the case of T Eh Brown against T Johnston for 18 pounds salary faced counter claims for wages on wagon loads of wood. Witnesses testified about freight weights recorded on railway notes, misentries, and management of the Brown era wood yard. The dispute centered on net weights, freight charges, and payments made or due, with testimonies from Johnston and Mills detailing yard management and accounts.

T. Eh. Brown Peter Cory Elerrat Mills Mnesurtine Johnston Usaf May Worl Wits Mr. Mills Wr. Wilwi Wienbee W. Johnstoin W. Johnston Browen Milla Brown Ty T. Dolmston

Fragmented 19th Century Wool Yard Case Summary

Testimony describes Brown and agents in a wool yard dispute over wages and cash, with payments to Johnston and Tobinaton, and an accusation that income was reckoned by guesswork before Brown. Executors of the case discuss agency liability, books not vouched, and potential balances to Johnston. Proceedings adjourned with a future ruling planned.

Moustom Brown TNT Johastian Iy Ae Ray Johnston Murray Allen Mfnk Levis Willious Wort C. Duknstom Ioliversten Willian Johnston Mills Snow Tobnston Mors Gee

Monthly meeting notes from Central Croenouel Boats room

The usual monthly gathering of the above Boat was held in the Boats room, Central Croenouel, on Tuesday the thint. Present: Mr. 0. E. Sewell (chairman), Messrs. R.A. Wilton, A. C. Clinch, F. G. Anderson, D. Hamerstey, and J. McCartney. An Apothey wax received-fers Mr. 1K, M. Maley Tar ioer attent ance. Account is amounting to £ 0244 as Wore tiassed Tor payment, J J.T. Crimaie, applying for per Pervisor's approval of work, and paywheat of fre ot Ga per year.

Amiuual Gram Bowth J. W. Waldeck Central Board of Health Ie Perenter Croenouel 0. E. Sewell R.A. Wilton A. C. Clinch F. G. Anderson D. Hamerstey J. McCarney M. Maley

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