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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
2
G Costello blacksmith and wheelwright advertise services including wagons and spring cart work. Details mention wind mills, guaranteed workmanship, and notices of bids or notices from a paddock. Reward offered.
Notice that tenders for the police gaol padded cell contract will be received by the Minister for Works until noon in June. Details appear at the Warden’s Court and the Resident Magistrate’s office. L. Stronach, Under Secretary for Public Works.
Licensing Magistrates in Victoria Western Australia hear Walter Harrison of Club Hotel Gerakitan apply at the next Licensing Meeting for provisional certificate for his premises at Victoria Location 1259 opposite Walkaway Trailway Station. Premises under construction to meet Wines Beer and Spirit Sale Act requirements dated May 15, 1906.
Beatrice Adams of the Murropton Town Eleanor Street Geraldton announces her intention to apply at the next Quarterly Licensing meeting for a License to Sell Wine Beer and spirituous liquors at her premises in Eleanor Street Geraldton. She has held a wine and beer license since March last but has not held a license previously. The notice is sworn by local householders confirming her good repute and fitness.
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Bazaar to be held in Maron ic Hall Geraldton on June 20 and 21 1908 selling Stuck-in-trade of J D Hutchinson Stationer and Fancy Goods dealer Marine Terrace. Citizens form committee to dispose of goods as tribute to Hutchinson long public service. Further particulars promised.
Shipping notices list Charun leaving Geraldton for North West Forts Java and nearby ports on May 17 and May 28 with minilye missing. Frumantie bound Geraldton for North West ports Java and Welaralay on May 20. Riverina sailing Melbourne May 16 and Adelaide May 19 toward Fremantle then Geraldton on trip.
Calculated sunrise and sunset data for Geraldton in May. Includes first quarter on May 2 at 3, full moon May 8 at 10.9, last quarter May 15 at 3, May 23 at 4, and first quarter May 31 at 2.23.
Local police court proceedings focus on two severely intoxicated individuals. Fremantle political friction rises over the Vince-Newsham race. A King's Hall meeting broke up on Tuesday night with plans for Eastern Valley residents to host a smoke social tonight. Parishioners of Chrish Church plan an evening gathering. grand pavement work on Marine Terrace continues. Empire Day to be celebrated worldwide.
Victoria Orchestral Society members vote to merge with Geraldton group adopting the Geraldton Orchestral and Musical Society name. A sacred concert plan is proposed with door collection to cover expenses. Also notes on local market prices and poultry items appear among dated market entries.
A daring burglary at the Get of Ceeting was foiled by smart Cue Police. Two men were arrested after tracks showed they removed a safe and dynamited the door, with sacks and tied feet found near the scene. The suspects were brought to the Due Police Court and remanded for eight days. The report also notes a distant reference to human hair tribes and seaweed rights in separate items.
The article analyzes the Legislative Council election results across provinces, noting Labor gains limited by splits and naming figures like Ives in West Province, Dias in North Haxt, and Drew in Central Province. It questions leadership, shrewdly critiques Premier Bent on prison labor railways and pension abuses, and ponders Rason’s representation of Western Australia and his appeal to voters.
Mrs Gray of Wagooga NSW praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a letter, claiming it cures acute croup bronchitis and asthma. She notes personal and family success with chest coughs and recommends the product to readers seeking relief.
In correspondence from Greenough, settlers petition for removal of the district police officer after repeated complaints at election times. They report lack of satisfaction, reference inspector Drewery, and urge parliamentary representatives to seek an investigation through the Police Department's proper channels. The petition, signed by twenty principal settlers and Justices of the Peace, awaits reply.
Heller's Company tours the world returning rarely to London and the Continent. The May 28 show at the Masonic Hall features Prof. GW Weller and Ma Dame Maud Teller with hypnotic acts and a series of laughs. Talented star artists join, plus new tablo-tableavy pictures "The Bellera" and other acts promise entertaining entertainment for the community.
Archdeacon Colley told of a child revived after being buried alive in a parish grave No 480 two years earlier. He described the coffin being damaged with the lid wrenched and the body turned, and noted preparations for scientific study in Birmingham.
A torn youth letter expresses deep sorrow and rejection. The teen writes of death, a dark cloud over the mind, and a final goodbye promising the beloved will never know where sleep lies. The rough handwriting and broken phrases indicate emotional distress and possible self harm.
An old ad copy extols Ronnington's IRTSI Moss as a tried remedy for colds and heat affections. It praises the medicine as pleasant to take and quickly curative, though it warns readers not to confuse it with Ronnington's.
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