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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
4
Brighton England 1908 a customer describes severe skin trouble after contaminated razor blades. He was cured by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after six months of despair. He reports marked improvement and continues using the products and recommends them to friends.
Fragmentary OCR text describes parents seeking cures or treatments for various ailments in infants. Mentions a bean crane and heat could imply experimental or speculative remedies. Unable to confirm specifics due to garbled source.
Our Northampton correspondent reports the meeting of the Northampton Rifle Club held last Saturday night at the Railway Hotel. Thirty five members sworn in. P. May elected captain H. Hasetby secretary A. Palien treasurer and A. Brat ims as committee member. Range formation pending and a Commonwealth military officer’s arrival awaited.
A farm manager reports discovering wheat plaits measuring four to six inches along a sandy border near De yainclan Priory farm in Dongarra Ports. In York a former official stationed abroad, Lennox Storey, returns from six months holiday to tour the Commonwealth. In Boulder Local Court BM Walton rules on shopkeeper matters as Mrs Penna sues for £10 2s for goods supplied. Defendant Lislie kept cash for all necessities. judge cites Jully v Rees on agency, ruling for the defendant with costs.
The second annual hall of the Northampton Oddfellows Lodge at Mechanics Hall drew a sizable crowd. P G Chapman and O M Warwicker traveled by train to represent the parent body, with Bro J Havelty receiving a medal for service to the lodge. Acknowledgments went to ladies who provided refreshments. Survey-General Johnston and Mr. Loc Muir discussed extending the railway to Galeton, noting benefits to agriculture and mineral wealth.
Inter state financial agreement discussed as key topics. At one o clock this morning the town still sat in council. A troublesome convict King stabbed Warder Caria at Pootridgs today, Curtis escaping unharmed. Press Cable Commission testimony covered by Tachlui Mackinnon of the Argus before a Senate committee on the cable service.
A powder hulk near Auckland containing 20 tons of sxproniver caught fire and exploded. The retreater and his wife had a narrow escape as the device blew up, causing a scare and light damage.
Sydney reports the Miners Federation offered to meet employers in conference. The Wharf Laborers' Union considered the coal strike and likely to respond. Karri Karri West miners grow less confident about a swift victory and fear a prolonged fight as orders to rest horses are issued.
Premier Wade stated he would await the conference between employers and employees before acting. If it is manifest to the Government that there is a determination to widen the trouble, the government will enforce its duty under the law. Paterson and Gray of the Federation of Coal and Shale Workers urged patience, saying prosecutions would worsen the strike.
A massive fire wrecked a major mill complex, destroying vast quantities of woodwork and heavily damaging boilers. Employee Evers risked his life to release steam and avert a boiler explosion. About 400 workers affected, with half a year expected to pass before replacement. Total insured value around £92,390.
In Parth on November 1 the Legislative Assembly saw the Labor Party oppose a motion to appoint a Select Committee to consider Ba Cohen's claim for compensation for damage to premises from sewerage drainage works. The vote tied 22 to 22, and the Speaker cast the deciding vote against the motion after lengthy debate. Ministerialists Hesara, Draper and Tacoby supported the Opposition. Three new Railway Bills were read a first time with second readings scheduled for next sitting.
A meeting of directors of the Vis toria Maetzler Co operative Flour Milling Company was held yesterday with chairmen, officers, and a secretary present. A letter offered ent brokerage on all hours disposed of. bids for wheat were considered. trademark designs discussed. accounts totaling £104 125 4d approved. The mill’s telephone connection agreed. positions of manager, miller, Tooker, and engineer to be filled and applicants to be contacted. Meeting adjourned to Saturday 90th inst at 2 o'clock.
A Victorian era ad copy extols Zam-Buk balm as a universal cure for skin troubles. It recounts a parent’s tale of soothing a nasty sore on a boy’s head and claims the ointment heals cuts, burns, eczema, boils, and various injuries due to its purity and refined ingredients. The testimonial notes use in a warehouse accident and marks a price of 1/6.
Melbourne reports Seddon has been sold to Menurs Wichelsa and Bolzer of Western Australia. The Perth Cup total is around seven thousand and the Railway Stakes about sixty six. The KEW YEAR CARNIVAL runs in Perth this day with racing events and expected totals.
Kalgoorlie November 10 A disastrous fire at the Great Boulder Perseverance mine destroyed most of the crushing plant and damaged the mill engines room. Loss estimated between £49,000 and £50,000 with gold production halted for one or seven months. Strong winds fanned flames destroying ore bin and other mill machinery.
An old proverb with a slight alteration. It can be verified by consulting F C Towler when you have job printing to do.
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