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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
3
A contentious meeting discusses matters involving Mr Warren, Mr Bartiont, and local party figures. The dialogue accuses rivals of venom and ignorance, with references to PSP and ALN.A. actions and a desire to influence positions and loyalties.
The notice lists pairs entered in a Mixed Doubles event including Gerwid von Tenis Chuo De Chet val Mies A Murting and Owe MUI Wey with Miss Sher Iok, Darling and Mey Ayking, Rid and Baston, Mulligan and Mrs al Uigay, Gre and Men Ger, Parran and Dreweory, Olver and Miss Turling, Jones and Miss J Garl Ing, Russell and Mrs Russell, Greville and Miss Grimish, Fetls and Miss Piva, 15-Tiller and Miss Bastom, Clarke and Miss Smith, Main and Mrs Moustaka, Moos Hall 15.-W Boehanan and Mine Biren.
A missing Ket and White Cow are reported in a fragmented notice. The ad promises a reward near Geraldton for information leading to the recovery and mentions an emigration context and unclear references to individuals, places, and dates.
Local and General news items include police parade by the charon steamer to Fremantle, election of officers for the Geraldton branch, football and hockey events, Middleton family relief drive, and real estate and ship news. Details of meetings, prices, and advertisements appear with mixed local concerns and commerce.
Telegrams indicate Inter-State PUDLIPAN'S ERCAPI Spiny case involves Edward at a hotel where he allegedly instructed a waitress to ring a gine gorale. A stomach pump was used and it was reported he swallowed poison to cause his death, with a high poison noted in the remains.
A serious railway mishap nearly occurred Saturday night when two trains entered the same section near Windsor and Balaclava. The second engine driver halted at once after seeing the tail lights of the preceding train, and the guard’s van narrowly avoided a collision. An official departmental inquiry will determine fault, with signalmen from Windsor and Balaclava under investigation and possible charges to follow.
Federal politics report from Melbourne describes Deakin addressing a large audience at a Town Hall gathering under Liberal auspices. The speech criticizes Labor, defends the Liberal stance, and signals impending cabinet reshuffles including Attorney-General prospects.
South Australia reports plague conditions in Adelaide with rats found at Port Adelaide. A railway worker, Fairheard, was injured after falling into a maintenance pit and breaking a leg. Railway staff aided his transfer to hospital as night coughs are noted among children.
Telegrams indicate suspected plague presence prompting constraint measures. Experiments conducted by Mealth officers were reported at a Port Adelaide Board of Health meeting. A hole from which rats emerged is on North Carate property owned by South Australian Co. The Roast ordered premises vacated by six o'clock this evening and will be fumigated by Board officers.
Kalgoorlie reports a string of mining accidents in the Great Boulder Mine. Thomas Sincock was nearly crushed by falling rock at the 900 feet level, sustaining serious internal injuries. Other miners suffered injuries with limited hope of recovery.
The second man Edmund Marshall suffered fractured skull and shoulder from a falling stone while working at the 1400 foot level. B J Rogers, engine driver at Burbanks Main Lode Cooleandie, died from a skull fracture after a compressor explosion. George Ticks was injured in a Paringa Mine explosion, feared to lose an eye as the accident likely ends his career.
Perth report records Senator De Largio accepting Mr Quinlan's challenge for a debate on matters and ila effects on Western Australia. The dialogue reflects ongoing political contention with no immediate date set.
Sydney Stewart, a tramway employee of ten years with a salary of 103 pounds weekly, admitted stealing 285 pounds from his employer. Bank records show he saved about 810 pounds in two years. He owned a Melbourne house valued at 1300 to 2000 pounds and employed a gardener at the same wage. Superintendent Jones estimated pilfering at about 500 pounds. He received one month imprisonment with hard labor.
Melbourne prices for wheat Bran pollard and other staples shown in a compact listing. Prices include wheat at four shillings twelve pence, bran at nineteen pence, pollard sixteen pence, and other items with ranges and notes among indeterminate figures. Potatoes range £2 10s to £4, onions from £0 15s, with various fluctuations described.
The Adelaide wheat market shows steady demand with prices near 38 per unit on Peru futures, flour at 210 15s, bran and pollard at 183d. Butter remains firm while tallow and lard ease slightly. hydro earnings and consignments continue with no major market change. Trading details note seven trucks passed in and offers fluctuating, with media rate and other regional figures cited.
Football notes discuss umpire performance with Forrester rated best, praise for Fair play by Firemen and Railway players, and upcoming Foundation Day match fund-raiser. Mentions of brigades, uniform policies, and potential team lineups stir interest for a cross-club exhibition game on June 3 to aid Middleton family.
International cricket report from London on May 21 notes the Australians began a match with Oxford University. Oxford bowler Gilbert took 5 for 81 as Oxford found early form before rain halted further play.
The selectors have chosen England's XI for the first test at Birmingham starting Thursday. Captain McLaren leads Fry Jones Jessey Brenley Lilley Tayward Hirst Thompson Bell Tridessey Blythe and Hobbs in the squad.
Correspondent reports a sparse turnout due to Mt. Erin rifle practice. Minutes from the prior meeting were confirmed and correspondence discussed. Messages from the Mulletin Association, Postmaster General, and Post and Telegraph Office approved a new Norther Gully mail service starting May 29. Mr. Bath, Opposition leader, will visit Geraldton and nearby agricultural centers in July. secretary to reply requesting notification of details.
A vintage style promotional notice touts liver health and claims Bile Beans cure digestive issues. It urges readers with liver problems to try Bile Beans and provides pricing and a mailing address for samples and refunds.
A deputation met Sir Premier seeking assistance for a freezer in Geraldton. The Premier pledged to do what he could, but later signalled a tighter stance on freight, prompting debate over the plan. Rainfall was minimal at Maynard’s estate, while financial year spending rose past £125,100 with a £1,445,000 loan price issue. Parliament's assembling promises further clarity on funding and interest bills.
Mesars Dalgety and Company Ltd report a London cable indicating wool prices and demand are firmer across grades. Merino wools and combing wools show 8 to 20 percent higher values, with America buying 16 to 20 percent above prior levels. total available stock totals 182000 bales with allocations to America 23000 and the Continent 61000, while 1000 bales remain not offered. Commentary follows on political matters and newspaper attacks during the same period.
Fragmented OCR lists prices for wares and tolls with figures and place names such as Lin Honda FWD Dalgety Downs and Gilube Hill. The text references bales of graugy and various monetary amounts like 96 de do 34d and X41, suggesting a trade ledger or market listing. The readability is partial with several unclear terms.
A nineteenth century-style column laments Mr Nansem’s elevation as Parliament’s representative in the ministry. It praises his oratorical gifts while noting party loyalties, decentralisation policy fallout for the North, and speculation on a future ministerial promotion amid Greenpush influence and Crown Law concerns.
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