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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1910
Page
3
The Geraldton town reports tenders for 1060 yards of granite and a building service overhaul. Mayor and Council discuss contract reallocation, fire brigade plans, and municipal improvements while municipal health and road matters proceed. Community events include skating rink dealings, sports demonstrations, and social gatherings with local dignitaries and new residents starting work.
Fragmentary auction notice mentions Hans Irvine and Brardy with garbled text. No clear date or location readable. Likely an advertisement snippet or notice with missing details. Limited readable entities: Hans Irvine and Brardy.
Market report for week ending November 5 lists prices for carrots beetroot beans and wheat with various unit values and notes on state stock measures and fruit and vegetable item movements. Also mentions Florence Wighamgate's will requesting preservation of her body for surgical use and related actions.
Fragmentary OCR readout mentions a nameless event and unclear entities. The readable text provides no identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or concrete facts to construct a valid card.
In Woolf v Natie the claimant seeks £0/07/ and damages while Pruster v Sowepit Holly concerns £13/1/8. The judge notes a judgment obtained on amended date, the defendant's inability to pay and a claim that the debtor would remit funds by month end to reach Gerakium. The creditor seeks payment by a set date with interest and costs.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the East Chapman and Mt Erin Progress Association was held at Mr. Hard's on Sunday. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Discussions covered wheat reports, route issues, a telephone problem timed for harvest, and efforts to urge authorities. Mr Nansen referenced arranging with the Advent Board to investigate a project during their visit to Chapman district. A move to advance the Chapman road from the bridge into town was discussed.
The Narrs Tarra Race Clan proposes a meetice at Baring Dapat Nabawah with seven events listed including the Wabawab Cup of 20 Met. The secretary notes the full programme appears elsewhere and highlights Best Bottind Ally Met RAG JKEN's AK.
Cabinet yesterday approved immediate action to provide a temporary water supply to Bullfinch and to arrange railway facilities. A bill will be introduced for the construction of a sashway to re Bullfinch crates, with arrangements to start work promptly in the department.
In Perth on Wednesday the Licensing Bill faced consideration after a lengthy reading in the Assembly. A grocer named Gotttekta Grocer is reported to have died by his own action, prompting scrutiny of the bill's provisions.
The State Parliament discussed the Active Agent General post with Cyril Jackson temporarily appointed after Mr Scadden’s health leaves. Sir Newton Moore was mentioned as a potential future holder, and a further leave of absence was granted to Sir Newton Moore amid government plans.
Police investigate a mysterious cart seen near Bear cart in the bush. A driver reports no light on the cart and a second similar cart sighting by a man employed by Homays. The stranger did not answer when hailed and drove back into the bush, then returned briefly.
Moora to Fremantle reported a lugger wreck with one survivor Theodore Enoch, who was rescued at Fremantle. The crew included Andersson Nugget and Captain Dundee. Nugget reportedly jumped ashore and fled, Dundee allegedly drowned, and Andersson described the voyage as poorly navigated and marred by drinking. The survivor endured days without food, tracked by a cart path to safety after five days.
The piece notes salary rises for certain public staff and clerical workers, with pay scales adjusted from 32 to 110 pounds. It mentions mandatory service periods for employment, references strikes by Chapman and Mauger, and cites actions in London and nearby towns. The report describes new conditions for merit payments and purchase actions by vendors.
South Africa faced South Australia in a Telegra cricket match on Tuesday. South Australia dominated, posting a sizable total and enforcing a convincing win over South Africa by 281 runs.
ADELAIDE Tuesday report details 140 men employed by Causton at Mike Rind ceasing work to press for a wage rise. Workers from Unite Labourers Union demand 9d per day for skilled labor, sparked a walkout in protest of unsatisfactory terms. Causton plans to meet the issue, risking a serious industrial tension amid the stoppage.
In Kreentreet Richmond Mrs Binny Edwards found her mother Mrs Fala ack y ty a cor raster tu fix Undine. Police report the widow was 53 years old. Two men sought amavtancr but no authority was given to cut the rope. Nearly an hour passed before officers arrived.
Melbourne editor notes the Richmond railway disaster with claims and costs. Authorities estimate total expenditure around £110,000 to date as settlements and investigations unfold.
Melbourne reports circulate that Premier Murray may resign from Parliament to become chairman of the Melbourne Mediator Trust. Cabinet changes are discussed despite mixed reactions and unclear official denial from thePremier, who declined to comment.
A fire at Glebe drew a crowd as a resident armed with an axe confronted firemen. Police and Superintendent Trouwitchit intervened, guiding the man to the station. The blaze damaged furniture and papers but was quickly extinguished with a bucket of water.
Mr James C Kidd of Geraldron offers a stock sale at Emullewa Mul Jews on Friday with a railway yard of cattle sheep and horses. Auction includes a horse dray and black mare. Bidding expected to rise as more entries arrive and further livestock noted for sale. Geraldron and Perth buyers invited with shipping possible next day and return plans outlined.
A lead article notes stir over Mayor Ureh's absence from a demonstration meeting and questions about Trigg's candidacy for mayor. Residents debate civic duty and the legitimacy of public meetings while urging clarity on who should speak for the opposition and how to proceed.
A letter alleges Dr Smart as architect for a "Combine" and claims he must abandon his plans. The writer urges truth before print. Dr Smart states he has not acted on anyone's behalf and denies involvement with Millura Karri and Farrab Co.
A letter discusses municipal powers under a governing act and its implementation, noting variances in enforcement. It mentions the West Australian Tech test and a board accepting titles to run a metre show, with critique of official actions and requests for clarity on powers and elections.
The piece discusses the surprising mix of candidates and public sentiment in a city election. It mentions Slanr Ueet and Plain Hin as notable figures, criticism of labor policies, and questions day labor and public works projects. It notes allegations of council pressure, financial strain, and disputes over municipal leadership.
A scrambled letter to W Arnott Ltd Strathfield Sydney describes infant illness and care, followed by a public meeting commentary, commodity prices, and auction results from Deniliquin and nearby towns. The piece weaves family plea with civic notices and market details.
Mr M Scanlon of Avon Place describes severe back pain and kidney trouble lasting four years. After using a remedy he claims relief from pain, improved appetite, and restored health with renewed energy, noting digestion and bowel function normalized. He credits a tonic marketed at 1 shilling 14 pence to life changing results and urges others to seek the same treatment.
A Melbourne wire reports wool sales with figures and offerings rising on the market. Trade notes mention forward activity and prices amid broader wool trades.
The market shows steady firmness across stock classes with growing demand for fat sheep and feeder lambs. Slaughter returns linger around common levels as buyers seek quality, while ram and ewe prices remain buoyant in best lots. Novel entries include mixed cattle and lambs with prices seen near steady to firm.
A garbled OCR fragment presents unclear dialogue and names. The passage includes references to dating, family tension, a stepfather, and a troubled situation, but lacks coherent context or identifiable events, making precise summary difficult.
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