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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
3
Local column reflects a caldron of topics from educational insights to rail expansions and civic notices. It notes a Kalgoorlie teacher’s class results, celebrates Australasian railway milestones, and previews upcoming building trade meetings, public sales, a funeral, council nominations, court fines, and church synod activities in Geraldton and surrounding districts.
Cablegrams report a fierce clash at Lule Burgas where Mukhtar Pasha’s rearguard is said to have been annihilated. Bulgarian forces push the Turkish army back up rugged slopes toward Chataldja as Milgarian cannon roars, toll rising, threatening wider war and prompting calls for international mediation.
London November 5 At a meeting of the Women’s Coe ral and Political Gaion Mrs Pankhurst declared that a suffragette amendment not incorporated in the foie Title Bill members of parliament and the Ministry must be prepared for a renewal of militant suffrage tactics here and in Ireland
A man named O'Crady allegedly attacked a woman this afternoon using a razor, resulting in a grievous injury. He then reportedly carried the injured person to Fortes Lodge in Nacana, where authorities say he was assigned to take responsibility for the act.
In a nine round boxing match Wolgustant Manot fought Grow to a close, evenly contested decision with the bout ending in a draw. Both fighters showed steady defense and exchanged clean blows throughout the rounds. The crowd witnessed a competitive display with no clear scoring edges.
In Kalgoorlie on November 5, unions submit proposals for settlement in the goldfields wages dispute. The Combined Unions and Chamber of Mines both forwarded terms, but neither side will reveal the specifics as talks proceed.
The Melbourne Cup favorite Duke Foote failed to deliver a strong finish. Jockeys and reporters described the horse as interfered with and unable to sustain speed, finishing far from the lead as Thadney and other rivals surged. Foote's rider expressed disappointment at the lackluster run from gate to finish despite an early forward move.
The West Australian reports boxer George Taylor was arrested on a murder charge connected to the death of Bob McCarthy after injuries from a boxing match in Melbourne. The death judge cited concussion and injuries from the bout as the cause.
SYDNEY Nov 6 A tram conductor Albert Jorn vad fell while crowling from the front to the rear of a tram car. He lost balance and struck the ground, sustaining severe injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.
Melbourne crowds reached about 100000 despite showers. Race notes mention Lime for Melbourne Cup pace record and several horses finishing in various positions, with references to York and England’s economic needs alongside a theological critique by Rev. Dr Adeney on wages and housing for agricultural workers.
The Halifax police report Arthur Robinson, formerly in business in Halifax for lime, has an arrest warrant for stealing £3000. They believe Robinson fled to Australia with another man, and that £340 was taken with his companion to Wankeupteg. Authorities seek return to settle the alleged thefts and divide money among victims.
Personal notice announces Lordalup Wixhop Kelly leaving Geraldton yesterday to travel by car to Carnarvon via various stations and to pursue public accounting and auditing further, praising his energy and potential. A second item promotes Turnowie J H Plant selling harnesses and hardware at Stuck Bazaar on Friday at 11:90.
Fragmentary text mentions friends and relations, a red hot event, cashmere goods, and unclear names or numbers, with accidental phrases and garbled names suggesting a damaged OCR snippet. The readable parts hint at a social or retail note but lack coherent facts.
Fragmentary text mentions home retreat Red House with scattered names White Indian Littus Ka Droidered Mirieh Linas Al Pricew and Quallttea and notes missing context or details of event. The readable lines imply a local project or product discussion but lack clear actions or outcomes.
A long critical piece rails against patent medicines and calls for public health powers to ban worthless tonics. It laments gullibility, recounts dangers of sensational cures, and cites a Perth starvation case as example of extremes amid calls for legislative safeguards.
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend Pedic Pomade claiming vermin destruction, skin healing, and hair growth benefits. It markets the product through chemists at sixpence and sixpence with comb, from J Brin in Malvern Victoria. Also notes a large shipment of costumes arriving at Opening Totey.
Melbourne wool sales in Nay reported a brisk market with strong demand for high grade wool from Hiverina and nearby counties. Prices varied, with significant competition among buyers as top lots traded at strong rates, though many descriptions were unclear due to OCR issues.
Turbulent coverage from the Western Australia steamship service reports a postponement of the Western Australia voyage to northern ports from Friday November to Saturday November amid interference claims. The Liberal press faces criticism for admitting favorable comments about the service while denouncing rival figures. Geraldton agents Frank Keen and Le relay a telegram from manager Sudholz noting the delay and asserting a capable crew and steward. Local readers see political reaction and weather notes alongside shipping schedule changes reflected in Dalgrty’s Weekly Stock Report.
The Agricultural Department outlines a policy at Chapman to produce pure seed wheat and oats, grow fodder crops, and raise livestock. Plans include sowing rape in May, peas for fodder, and crossing 450 Merino sheep with Englebevel breeds, plus breeding for good alrep and supplying farmers with reliable seed.
Special notice to buyers of Geraldton area properties listing multiple suburban lots and subdivisions for auction. Highlights include Lot 170 fronting Johnston Street and other blocks on Hutchison Street and Chapman Road, with acres of land, fenced blocks, and a small dwelling. Offered with prospect of government loans for construction and rent potential. 25 percent deposit, two-year payment terms.
The Geraldton annual race meeting runs on Saturday 23 and Monday 28 November 1012. Entries include XQVATTWRs Stars and Spurlican, with weights, nominations, acceptances, and penalties governed by Western Australian turf rules. Fees, handicaps, and conditions are listed, with deadlines and tax notes for entrants.
The cruditgrs of the worAawmwel Charioy Mekott Crean of Geraaston will hold at their offices a meeting in the Commercial atom Chariber RU George's Tecrans on Friday the eleventh of November 1912 at half past three o clock. This notice served on the fourth day of November 198.
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