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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
3
A fugitive pursuit describes a man held about a mile from the riding after being directed toward Perth by a train. With hours lost, authorities noted the escape could have advanced toward Car Rumah if capture had been delayed, but the suspect was eventually apprehended near a rural route.
A reader laments strained ties between town councils and clerical staff across several councils including Collin, Fremantle, Gulla fort, and Lawson Board. Mentions new secretary TH Foner and a wave of friction among clerks, bosses, and mayors as public life and school matters draw scrutiny.
Vivid reminiscence honors Tom Pengelly's long public service and local influence in the Victoria District. The piece recalls his era on public streets and the “Express” of that day, noting a life of dignity, labor, and community roots amid aging institutions and familiar faces.
In Geraldton on Wednesday May 24 before Magistrate Mackenzie and Mr Wit Patlowfield, Mrs Marshall and Mr D Gren faced breaches of municipal laws for allowing their cattle to roam the wards. They were each fined five shillings with fourpence costs.
A muddled case at Gerakiion concerns Mrs Walker of Fitagornkbatrent employing Fanny Tosken, an immigrant girl, at 15 shillings a week with train expenses. She worked four months in domestic service, then wages were not fully paid, debts rose to 12 shillings 6d weekly, and further loans followed. Proceedings include testimony from goverment land agent Ernst Tay and others as the dispute centers on owed wages, payments, and the final settlement before removal.
A court adjourned to consider a civil dispute involving a plaintiff girl and several defendants over wages and channeling toxins. The bench found for compliance with costs, noting cash payments had been made on the day prior to the girl leaving. The decision records responsibility for wages and employer payments amid a contentious employment matter.
The new barber's shop in Hampton row opened in one of Mr. Carson's buildings and is doing well. Police court heard four cases about hotels closing late and liquor hours with three fines of 21 each and one other. Cases stemmed from a local cinema show and a larceny at Mountain, with counsel Mr. Martinby. the verdict was dismissed after hearing. Farmers look for rain with forecasts of showers and possible continuations tomorrow.
A young doctor confronts squalid conditions as a patient crowd tests his resolve. He scolds a woman who misreads him, insisting on cleanliness and dignity amid hardship. The scene highlights tensions of care, judgment, and poverty in a gritty urban setting.
An anecdotal scene describes a well dressed man with money, a confrontational exchange with a newcomer and a pointed rebuke. An old gentleman intervenes at the West station, calling someone named Portee to relay a message, while a terse remark about two bad impressions closes the moment.
Michael McKean a railway employee was charged at the Geraldton Police Court with stealing a mail bag from the Geraldton station. Witnesses described the bag labelled Northampton to Perth and initialed by the accused. the case featured testimony from station staff, inspectors, and post office officials. The matter was ordered for trial at the Geraldton Quarter Sessions on the next available date.
A Canberra style briefing notes debated penny postage costs and a proposed extension of Commonwealth powers. The first three weeks of May 1910 saw postal revenue at £235,051 with the year’s continuing period at £217,998 14. The Acting Prime Minister warned substantial changes could erode constitutional limits and shift powers if accepted.
The report notes a boundary dispute involving Austica Higgins and a rental matter. The case references South Australia and a boundary claim, with Justin Higgins involved in the proceedings. Details are fragmented across the source.
A majority of the men injured in the Hum accident on the Soma at tewalle amine are progressing and home. Several are extremely serious with internal injuries. Mark Sharp is injured internally and a reconstruction is uncertain. The document reports a doubtful outcome for his recovery.
A local case in Fremantie closed without a conviction after authorities charged Vicenare for leaving a door unlocked on Sunday while claiming he was cleaning. The magistrate ruled the evidence insufficient and dismissed the case.
In Perth on Wednesday shortly after 1 o'clock Mr and Mrs McNamara of Roynstront were taken to hospital. Mr McNamara suffered severe burns and died, while Mrs McNamaran was injured. A Metropolitan Police officer nearby helped confront the blaze and assist. The fire started in a barn as reported, with the couple found near the scene.
Mrs Eaith Hull of 43 Wyndham Street Waterloo Aystws describes suffering severe dizzy spells blurred vision and painful attacks. After trying doctors and various remedies she found relief with a tonic from Wats per box and reports steady improvement with renewed appetite and energy.
A fragmented field report notes the Lith dimtamt annual meeting with a season balance in the black. It lists players and officials including captain A Th e Walsh and treasurer Et Dully while mentioning Michael McKenn and a Gerald tmipoles court trial for theft connected to a £1 postal mite. The piece cites Pat Hannan visiting Kalgoorlie and references the Miner newspaper.
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