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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
The Express criticizes town planners in Geraldton, urging timely planting and urban beautification. It targets Moreton Bay fig and pepper tree choices, praises past floral shows, and argues for a refreshed Replande with sprinklers, lawns, and shrubs to uplift the city’s appearance and attract prosperity.
An old period advertisement urges women to address constipation with California Syrup of Figs. It claims the product cleanses without harsh purging, soothes organs, and benefits overall health, advising readers to seek the California Fig Syrup Co. name on the bottle.
Mr W Clarke of the Courier's Office Clifton Queensland recounts a twelve year battle with a leg ulcer treated by six doctors and three hospitals in New South Wales and Queensland. After using Zam-Buk the wound healed completely, new skin formed, and pain ceased. He urges readers to keep Zam-Buk and provides ordering details from The Zam-Buk Manufacturing Co. Sydney.
Cricket and bowling averages from Wis took part in Grast Avaogration events. A K Maley led with 139, Kidd 102, Boat 107, AP Kea with top bats, while McDonald took 62 wickets at 8.3 and Munro claimed 43 wickets at 7.4. Merchants C.C. won the association titles with donors named. multiple players listed for batting averages and wicket totals.
The Philip Lytton Dramatic Company premieres in Geraldton on May 7 for a six night season. The program features The Man They Could Not Hang with two performances, followed by Every Inch a Man, The Fatal Wedding, East Lyne, and At the Mercy of Sherlock Holmes. Lionel Walsh directs with Clarke and Meynell experience. prices 3s and 2s, plan at Snell's.
Yalgoo correspondent reports MLA M F L Troy spoke to electors at the Miners Institute on May 19, supported Labor Senate candidates and Dampier division hopeful Mahon. He outlined Federal policy, Referenda plans, and urged approval of reforms. Troy’s hour long address drew a mixed reception and was followed by thanks from local figures. he then traveled to Sandstone. A separate case saw Robert Graham fined £10 and costs for maiming a horse near Barnong Station. A farewell dance for stationmaster P Danaber was held, and weather remained hot days with cold nights and no rain.
In Mullewa district, despite a dry season and poor 1912 crops, rainfall data show Mullewa often receives more rain than Kellerberrin during April to October. Over 14 years, Mullewa averaged 1277 points versus Kellerberrin at 1286, suggesting Mullewa remains a viable wheat area.
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