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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 29, 1911

Page

3

Frantic debates over football player payments and club duties

A damaged account recaps a Victorian football council meeting debating player payments and club conduct. It notes moves to strike rule 2 banning payments, with discussion of implications for club finances and team balance sheets, and includes a chaotic, garbled anecdote about officials and players.

Ndt Kefly Fran Junkers Murchison Tripp Bellap Teagare Dem T Hearn Neallese

Upper Chapman Utterings Opened with Odd Local Scene

A fragmentary column describes a chaotic community gathering at a local inn near Ayr Valley. It mentions a football match between The Parasites and The Nansonites, attended by a fancy crowd around the Natmwah Hotel, with references to local hosts, players like Christin from Narra Tarts, and various social notes and curiosities from the village.

Mt. Frmsehnot Meta Willie Ayr Valley Natmwah Christin Holy Orders Barney Bootena Chaik Neytors Coupers Goulil Toman Hitsloor Snell Geraklton

Fragmented Note on Quarantine and Weather Effects

A damaged OCR passage discusses quarantine measures, pramepeemie Emove tion, and threats to civilization. It mentions government action, a census, rain on Monday, and uncertain references to officials, towns, and crops. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear names.

Police Court hears May drunkenness case at Shamrock Motel

Thwbert F Minywaring faced a charge of drunkenness on Sunday morning May 21 at the Shamrock Motel. Evenson testified he saw a bottle of spirits in Minywaring's coat, which was said to be for Mrs Marshall. Mainwaring and Ridley admitted presence on the Shamrock Hotel premises and were fined 20 shillings and 10 shillings respectively with a week to pay.

Minywaring Wanne Cle Shamrock Flo Evenson Poe Walh Serwmad Wariil Pnurer Anencemsed Meron Bette of Fingnar Tinbert Mainwaring Hin Seile Nick Charles Ridley Shamrock Hotel Premius Mytowaring Baranae Solon Luin Alownes Jenene Australia Ned Stord Ralinburgt Walt Whitman Ternard Shaw Tomson

Sunday Offences Incur Fines For By Law Breaches

The court fined Taniel Minerwe aml My Kim for municipal bylaw breaches. Minerwe paid 10 shillings for allowing cattle to stray and Kim 10 shillings for driving a vehicle at excessive speed. The bench noted the driver’s persistent conduct despite warnings and irregular behavior by Nt Rim.

Taniel Minerwe Aml My Kim Mirco Thranger Nh Rim Wan Atwest Neklown Otoo Staandarly

London wool market slips as prices ease across categories

The London office cablegram notes continued sales in May listings with regular buyers and lower prices. English and German purchasers dominate while French buyers move into cleansing wool, with detailed bale averages and price shifts across fleece and lamb categories.

London Gresay Mesar Dalgety and Company Cloates Baler Paton Siindevon Carey Gargan

Domgar ra branch annual meeting lists officers and enrollments

The AW.W. League Domgar ra branch held its May 6 meeting to review work since the branch began. Nine new members joined, Mira Seroopo was elected president, Mira Thodhers is secretary and treasurer, Robert Clarkson named delegate to the June Convention. A May 10 League dance drew fair attendance despite poor weather with enjoyable social moments.

Domgarra Tengu Fas Wml Rsporin Gemene Berm Mira Seroopo Thodhers Hom Robert Clarkson

Papal Decree on Mixed Marriages Sparks State Power Debate

Teleor reports Inter-State influence on mixed marriages as the papal decree by Archbishop Marko challenges state authority. The document asserts Church control over marriage validity and consience, raising questions about civil rights, inheritance, and the future of Church law in Victoria. The pastoral letter outlines conditions for marriage under church rule, prompting debate on supremacy between church and state.

Archishop Marko Toman Chareh Vietoria Finglend Herwley

A Shunting Fatality at Servicetown Yard

In Servicetown yard a platelayer named Uixher jinn fren was killed during shunting operations. A signalling apparatus fault or misconnection led to a locomotive striking him, causing death. Disher teaver leaves two children.

Uixher Jinn Servicetown Croing

Horse racing recap with names and times in early 19th century venue

Telegram style race summary notes Ayrloch Mala and Wyn temyth leading at a sprint finish. Jama jor Gum, Master Karan and Sir Percival among others in Coonbar and Luteturour regions. Time recorded as 1.274 with mentions of back-page notes and pilot back page references.

Mata Wyrloch Coonbar Male Lutetiourr Master Karan Mala Coommbar Sam Jor Gum Ayrloch Amd Temyth Achat Tierock Sir Percival Tar Hiant Karan Tay Sinfta Jon Noy Ronnie Wallace Satartay

Alleged Betting Shop Raided in Brisbane Suburbs

Brisbane Sunday report notes a Saturday raid on premises suspected of betting activity. Five shops were visited and authorities seized books money and paraphernalia. Names of those present were recorded alongside involved prominent citizens and parliament members.

Brisbane Perroms wAntish Citizte Wii Levime

City Darkness After Strike Stalemate

The report notes a lack of union notification to the strike by the Routh Brive Cia Coy and a city cut in darkness. Efforts to arbitrate failed as negotiations stalled, with metro unions weighing a broader response if no timely favorable reply is received.

Unclear match report leaves scores in doubt

A fragmented note records Sinards Meldeouryr Suntey Reece conceding 2.000 pinta to Remmeatt 107.000 after an opponent achieved 6.2 percent. The garbled text provides few verifiable details beyond the disputed exchange and partial scores.

Meldouryr Suntey Reece Ram

First Per Capita Payment To States Expects Rails

Melbourne dated report notes the states will receive the first per capita payment under a 2 7 per cent basis from the Commonwealth. Mentions Western Australia, Tasmania and potential charges or distributions amid the初.

Melbourne Western Australia

Consus Returns Population Records in Victoria Census

A Victoria census count shows population figures for Consus and Totorta towns. The report notes counts around 1,315 and mentions an increase from prior totals. Officials indicate ongoing data collection for Melbourne region settlements.

Melbourne Sundar Victoria

Dance and cricket season winds down at St Catherine's

A party and dance at St Catherine's Tull marked the cricket season’s end on Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded by notable locals including Mr D Ryan and Mr Bates. A donation supported the event. A historical document from William Moore JP of Geraklion drew interest, noting a Ringland father in West Australia and a June 1849 postmark.

Bt. Catherine's Tull Wedasra Elah Erict Mins M. Waldeck Aecomd Mrr D.ryan W. Waldeck Ienta’ Firat Angela Beer William Moore J.P Geraklion Ringland Australia Tame Moors Mantle Sica

Koch Strike Downgraded By Motel Merger Terms

State and Southern Cross report a strike at the Marvel Koch plant tied to motel Mey and the majority of Luena accepting the offered terms. Officials indicate negotiations moved toward resolution as workers weigh the package and employer concessions.

Southern Cross Mody Marvel Koch

Fragmented recipe notes for pudding batter and steaming

Fragmentary instructions mention a pudding capsule, chopped sweet ingredients, baking powder, ginger, table powder, nuts, and dry additions. The text describes mixing, adding to batter, and steaming for three hours, with garbled measurements and unclear steps.

New South Wales Regulates Film Theaters After Free Admission

The new regulations prohibit admission charges and require that elections occur at the moving pictures show in the city. The film drew 13,000 attendees with thousands unable to obtain seats. Proceeds to proprietors were minimal as regulation impacted revenue.

Avaney, Rundiny Sum Ray Entertainments Tlw Proprietara

Orange Pudding Recipe in Fractured Text

Fragments describe orange pudding steps including mixing with jam, covering with paper, steaming, and timing. Rendered text includes garbled phrases about bake times and instructions for wrapping, steaming, and serving with dripping sauce.

London Directory Trade Notices and Export Goods

London directory page outlines world trade with English manufacturers and dealers. It notes colonial and foreign markets, exporters and importers, and lists sailings and port announcements for shipments and trade routes.

Ee World Tex Eulge Colonial Toreya

Mum Life in Sydney

Sydney report on social reform describes stamary efforts and slum clearance in The Fondatreet resumption. It notes past evils and lingering insanitary housing conditions, crowded dwellings, resulting deaths from consumption, and the ongoing struggle to improve public health in the fringe of the old boumte.

Sydney Fondatreet Sydbroy Thom Genela

Bread Saucy Onion Mixture

Instructions describe chopping half a large onion and mashing it with crumbs. Add milk until absorbed, season with mace and pepper, simmer until boiling, then serve. A small amount of cream improves the dish.

Parkside Steeplechase results feature Hyeplaie and Lady Dudley

In South Australia at Parkside, Hyeplaie led early over hurdles before fading. Dhobi and Salvator Rowe traded second and third place as Fryegiane stayed wet and finished mid-field behind Salvator Yew. Lady Dudley faded to fourth with Eighteen Cerat Gfth and Dynd Gar ments following.

Adrlatre Parkside Steen Hyeplaie Tauly Dudley Amd Lady Dudley Salvator Rowe Fryegiane Salvator Yew Drutley

City Handicap Result and Funds Note

A total of £4,597 was raised by patrons including Creat, Perpetual Cine, Campi, and Colds, with funds allocated to city needs. The tally reflects community support despite incomplete details on specific allocations and donors.

M. Creat Perpetual Cine Campi

Boan Bros Offerings and Fabric Prices Feature Broad Selection

The notice advertises textiles and fabrics with prices per yard and per piece, including cloths, chiffon nets, tabling fabrics, and fashion trims. It highlights low bulk pricing, special sales, and a variety of colors and widths, inviting readers to visit the Amporian PRESS DEPARTMENT for shopping.

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