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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary extracts from an ANA magazine issue include notes on the Geraltion BlAte and a May 1908 birth reference. It discusses election chatter, a court case on opium, and social gossip about the ANA leadership, secretary actions, and denials of a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
A testimonial advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a permanent cure for rheumatism and related pains. It recounts a sufferer then describes severe illness, pain, and immobility finally relieved after using the pills, with price details and mail order for the medicine.
Polly Stops reports a City reception honoring the ANA anniversary with a large barge display and festive dress. Guests wore gay trimming and colored sashes, red turkey twill and silver wool accessories noted. Miss H Gilmore stood out in yellow attire and blue blouse as guests enjoyed tea and light offerings.
Geraldton firm Towler offers all classes of printing at Live and at Live figures, located on Marine Terrace.
A fragmentary report discusses hereditary transmission and bacterial spread of consumption. It cites a Dr Gulbel or similar authority claiming a method to prevent infection by destroying the germ, with mentions of room temperature efficacy and a commercial destroyer available through Dalgety and Co Ltd.
Telegrams report inter state events in Melbourne where the notorious negro convict William King attacked Wardee Cul tie, then Wardee Sullivan in the cell. King escaped a strait-jacket, was recaptured, and again restrained with a strait-jacket and webbed trousers to restrict movement.
Perth telegram reports Tramer Nelson, a recent arrival from the country, found on the railway alive with both thighs broken. He cannot write how the accident occurred and his condition is very serious.
The turf and three racehorses Jullymont Selaty Saladin and Coma arrived from Melbourne for the Western Australian Turf Club Xmas meeting in Perth on Friday.
The Victorian Inter state trade returns for the first nine months show imports into Victoria from other States totaling £0,765,05% The Australian produce valued at £6,019,858 accounts for the majority with goods from overseas valued at £716,081 The figures indicate the balance of trade and the structure of imports during the period.
In Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie on Friday officials reported two urgent miners cases were refused admission to the Coolgardie sanatorium due to lack of accommodation. The incident highlights urgent calls for action by local authorities amid miner phthisis concerns.
In Melbourne on Thursday the government pushes a closure proposal tied to a financial agreement. Officials say the measure will secure the statutory majority if opposition fails to rally.
Australian Aeroplanes and Mr Cook the Minister for Defence inspected inventor Watt in Perth. He will likely attend the exhibition on the Albert.
In Boulder the Persevering company chief asserts the Boulder Perse fire is not entirely harmful and plans to equip the director with the latest machinery to treat low-grade ore, signaling a strategic shift toward improved ore processing despite early losses.
The article reports a misinterpretation over miners delegates seeking an open conference with employers. Three regional conferences were proposed to allow each group to meet its own employers. Southern proprietors refuse to meet until workers return. Efforts to frustrate the mining move grow in Newcastle as unions aim to resume work at Young, Nulled, and Ebden main collieries. Steamers at Melbourne Sydney and Hobart laid up while Interstate passenger arrangements discuss coal supplies.
In yesterday's Legislative Assembly session the chair and ministers clashed over an insult toward the chair by Minister Price who initially refused to apologize. Vice Chairman Daglish named him for murder triggering a brief uproar before the Premier intervened and Price offered apology. Debates continued as estimates progressed, with grants and services approved, including Literary and Scientific Grants of £12,253.
Wellington read a financial statement by Sir Joseph Ward reporting a public debt increase of nearly 24.5 million. Ward proposes a 21 million loan at interest not exceeding 4 percent, with aims to fund reproductive objecta, defense, and viability measures within 18 years along with increases in death duties and other tax proposals.
Dalgety and Co Ltd advertised the sale of Garyow Station by public auction at the Butchers' Exchange in St George's Terrace at 11:40 on Wednesday the 10th. The 105,000 acre property lies 14 miles from the Wurarra railway, with 23 mixed sheep, 500 cattle, and 180 horses sold with it. The station is well improved, divided into 30 paddocks with about 300 miles of fencing, and cattle, sheep, and horses of high quality. Mr Thomas Coombe of Restormel South Perth purchased the property after a competitive bid.
Land settlement notices list approvals for pastoral leases and allocations. Durack Artin 6000 acres and 1100 acre station entries appear alongside recipients R. C. Lucas Northampton Vic F W Smith Mullens Vic J W Grif Geraldton Vic H C Armstrong Porth Vic with acreages 4503 150 acres and prices 7 shillings 5 shillings 4 shillings 6 pence.
Correspondence to the editor mentions names like M. J. Logue and Sullering Lamb and notes illness among local residents, with several individuals in or near the Victoria Hospital. It also references a plant sale at Mackenzie’s auction rooms and the Victoria District Co operative Flour Milling Co Ltd inviting wheat supplies and grist services at market rates.
An ante five beverage and modifica details appear in a historical snippet from Wolfe's School. The readable text lists items and mentions offerings or preparations related to drinks and remedies. Further context remains limited in the fragment.
Advertisement notes Scafaresi from Wolfe tasting curative effects in bowel and urinary ailments. Mentions F C Towler offering best style printing at lowest rates in Geraldton Adrt, highlighting local advertising services.
A fragmented catalog lists enamel buckets cups and saucers ironstone plates meat dishes and soup bowls with varied sizes and patterns. It notes special prices per item and hints at a factory or shop promotion with emphasis on durability and decorative pieces.
Daniel Coffey pleaded guilty in the Police Court to driving on Monday night without lights. Evidence by Constable Flagma. Coffey said he came from the country and stopped at the Queen's Hotel to show a buyer horses. Inspector Holmes noted bylaws. Coffey admitted possible breaches. Fines: 5 shillings plus 2 for irregular attendance.
Geraldton Rowing Club notes sketch crews in Wee Geraldton tam and Four-cared races. Curly Campbell’s transfer unsettles Campbell’s crew. J Kidd replaces him with a few bows. Fowlie’s crew and Harper’s group shown as leading contenders. Monday heats at 4 and 4:40 pm with final at 4:30 pm. Honorary member Bailey present. prize ceremony planned at Mary Hall.
A garbled item notes a spirit distillate and a reference to a Howe commune and Wolf's Schnapps mixed with phrasing like whole battins. The readable fragments suggest a local production or spirits mention tied to a community group. No clear event date or outcome is evident.
A clipped, garbled line suggests a proverb or lyric about time and households. The readable bits imply a warning or reflection on keeping order or homes, though specifics are unclear.
Moonyoonooks batted first and were bowled out for 75 as Bootenal Pirates chased. Harhed took key wickets to seal the win after Moonyoonooks posted a modest total.
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