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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
3
The piece voices strong views on Sunday opening hours for hotels, shops, and stalls. It argues for extended Sunday accessibility to help workers, urges protections against liquor overindulgence, and cites concerns about current laws and moral policing. It references The Times and regulatory debates shaping policy and behavior.
The report notes a quiet Melbourne market with prices easing and reduced demand for wheat and feed. Adelaide supplies are steady as traders draw goods from the port. auction values show declines across grades, with prime wheat around 4 pounds per quarter and other grains drifting downward while straw remains active.
A garbled OCR snippet shows a street vendor outside a hotel with a donkey and cart selling vegetables. A young man approaches and asks about driving men to Government House 97, with archaic phrasing about ink and a king. The fragment ends mid thought.
Readable fragments show Yrry Keyp or quar Mick, village postman, arguing about a morning letter for Murphy. The scene features a tense exchange about whether any letters are for Murphy and requests to draw in someone named Minn for Blu to play.
An Iritaann visited a tuberculosis exhibit and examined several prepared lungs in preserved condition. He questioned a display labeled Cur ef tiberculos in Tong and challenged a phentelan waald, asking how a patient could be cured when the lung is kept in a bottle.
An advertisement by Mrs Bare Thsmnat from Philadelphia touts Cuticura products as effective for white scales on the body and scalp, claiming dramatic improvement after using the ointment and soap. The copy urges readers to order a free trial booklet and states the products are sold by I. C. A Co. in Sydney, N. W.
Visitors to Perth can purchase copies of the EX PRESS at Mr Albert's News Agency located in Central Arcade between Wallington and Murtayctrpete streets during early hours of the day.
A patient profile describes severe yearly sciatica with gradual onset, intense nerve and muscle pain, and mobility loss. After trialling many treatments with little relief, he credits Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pain with dramatic improvement, noting significant pain reduction and restored ability to work, while warning the condition may recur yearly. The advertisement promotes the pills at 2/6 for six boxes plus postal charges.
A sale at the Utah Hotel Geesblish of pastoral property from the estate of the late June Oliver includes 54 miles from Yalgoo railway station and 400 sheep plus hundreds of cattle and a hotel property known as Golden Grove Hotel. Bidding starts at £4,000 for the zoned concern with various assets offered, including the Yalgoa Property and related holdings.
A sharp morning blaze struck the upper door of a five story blue stone building at the rear of the Ary of fer. Occupants included importers and clothing manufacturers. Fire damaged the fourth and upper floors while water and alarms aided the effort. The property, part of Waitson’s estate, valued at about £40,000, was reported under management of A. Duney.
The report notes a prewar total of 281 000 with 390 000 already paid, detailing an x ed ABEROTANE entry titled Thulratay and a 0 . AX name referenced to the tax figures.
Melbourne report says Mr King O Malley Minister for Home Affairs is improving in health after fasting for four days. Official notes he has eaten nothing during the period but shows signs of recovery in Thursday edition.
Melbourne reports the minister for Prado-mud Customs intends early measures to support producers and safeguard the production at Sun Canal. The note outlines government intent to act promptly for the sector's interests.
A fragmented report notes the Ubret ean Church of Victoria debating free marriages and urging assembly attention to the issue. The church faces opposition from mothers and members regarding papal influence and attitudes toward marriages, with a strong protest implied.
A vague Adelaide Police Court note states a bank draft for 788 pounds was not drawn. The involved party, employed by Bewick, Marin and Co, was discharged after charges or allegations unclear in the fragment.
Fragment from a 20th century press noting government action on a tram workers union and formal recognition. Mentions leadership, trust positions, and guidance to members on procedures and official instructions.
Telegrams from the Advertiser describe police tracking the suspect after the Woodlupine murder. They found a horse gear and a bound saddle near Beninn Elding, with a young South Australian Aboriginal man identified as the prisoner, now about 22. The report notes the pursuit from Cinta and his arrest by an constable near Teanfurly Park, with a photograph published.
Australian Labor Federation council reports refusal to enter a candidate on the Coolgardie ballot. Decision stems from the nominee not submitting a formal party endorsement and opposing the standard ballot item. Nomination process unclear. details indicate friction within the federation over candidate alignment and eligibility.
The Vilgarn Selection Ballot shows irregular nomination activity with PARTE and Frias Mr Horm noted as present Lalor mem ber for Vilgern intending to stand in the forthcoming General elections. A confusion over nomination papers and ballot entries appears to have affected several candidates including Ansaeten and Ballinch, with unclear windey placements and nominations.
A funeral for the victim of the Gwalig wining shianter was held Thursday morning in Leonora. It was the largest in the district. Three of the six injured men are in critical condition. The line term in the work line was postponed.
An appeal heard in full Count to set aside Judge Roenttr order. Abraham Waterawn, defendant, and Martha Shammon administrator of Joseph Wittinus estate, plaintiff, respondant. Appellant sought final judgment against defendant for £129 12 7d. no appearance. Chief Justice noted appeal should not have been made, as trial issues remained unsettled.
The minister notes the delay in approving coal mine matters and asserts action will proceed without awaiting the railway commission. He states the commission must take the lead and prepare the necessary steps to advance state concerns.
An Australian reader recounts a two year foot wound trip from accident to cure using Zam-Buk. He describes pain, multiple failures, and eventual rapid relief after Zam-Buk application, claiming complete healing and restoration of a toe. The missive touts Zam-Buk as a universal remedy for ulcers, sores, infections, and skin ailments with names of various conditions and symptoms.
The Perth hearing continued in Uber City Court over the cane against John Chars Meyman chief clerk in the Inspection of Machinery Department charged with offences on or about February 10 and April 29 involving amounts £12 and £30-10x. The case proceeds under the PUNE service of Western Auntentia.
A Perth postal case goes to trial with William Curran senior post officer and James Curran among the accused. Evidence centers on handwriting matches and forged postal notes linked to March events in 1911, with the Crown detailing handlings of mail, receipts, and money orders at Day Dawn and Perth stations.
An OCR style notice advertises textiles and apparel with pricing per yard. Mentions various fabrics including Rextra Spectaton and Grace Rianons, silk and denim options, all colors, and special values on camisoles. Indicates sale across multiple shops with limited stock and discounted per-yard prices.
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