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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
3
Cholera decimates Turkish ranks near Skutari as Bulgarian forces press. Reports describe bayonet assaults at Skylart and heavy bombardment resuming after weather relief. Armistice talks with the Allies face Bulgarian hesitation. Montenegro demands unconditional Skopio surrender before agreeing.
A report states that 238208 men and 228998 women have signed the Ulster Covenant pledging themselves not to acknowledge the authority of an Irish Parliament. The pledge reinforces Ulster's stance against Home Rule and underscores organized opposition in the region.
British troops in Winh Ube to be withdrawn, exception of a few men, as the Voie establishes its own governance amid unclear quarters and wartime adjustments.
Fragmentary London copy discusses erosion of trust in government, mentions King’s representative, and notes instability and improvised remarks amid political tension. No clear events, dates, or identifiable names emerge from the garbled OCR.
Adelaide reports the Wonga Shoal beacon near Outer Harbor was struck and wrecked by the Pimodlale. Both lighthouse keepers drowned, a diver recovered the body, and the structure valued at £20,000 disappeared with only scattered debris remaining. Captain Jones of the Vindale declined further comment.
Fragmentary OCR records a Pan American entry linked to a date or page marker with unclear names. Readable bits show mentions of men and a note about Jere St and a sale or event. Limited context prevents full reconstruction of the incident or outcome.
Port bustling scene as Waihi Strikers arrive in Huntly and threaten workers. Townspeople are alarmed. additional police and officials are being summoned to restore order.
Melbourne on November 17 reports Theodore Hasias, a 4 [pvember of Use Malpourne sig-o x thangs, was found drowning near Miskell Burk tathy the accounting. Investigators believe Howenx fell over the pier late at night.
In a Scottish trial, the jury returned a verdict concerning the death of Willem Lec bie amid an incident linked to Guildford wrestling. The proceedings noted a mistaken or unclear sequence of events, with the outcome reflecting a verdict related to the fatal incident and related parties.
Nov. 17 report says the Minister for Labor has deckt 19. Infantry are to be managed from the control of the Carters Hoard. The Liquor Trades Union abds the Carters and Drivers union to the alitenation. A strike of all carrier drivers in Melbourne is expected by the end of next week.
Information from Kalgoorlie reports a rich strike about ten days old in the north end of a mine located a little more than a mile from Kalgoorlie and about 20 chains from the Widden section. Depth 16 feet. vein about 471 feet long and over 9 feet wide. owners a syndicate of English and local investors who have kept the mine going for years.
In the interstate cricket match at War Sydney New South Wales posted five innings with six wickets for Western Australia. First innings scores show 38 runs by Edmonson and 64 by another batsman as WA trails NSW by notable margins.
The report covers a Geraldton victory in a close finish and Mercantile beating Railways with key contributions from Stokes, Kidd, and Wallace. It details innings, bowling figures, and standout players such as Prem Kid and MesKery tum, noting electric starts and dominant batting displays.
Reports on MF Parkes planned mail to boost Liberal support, a Yalgon club invitation, Mullawa cricket club plans for August, and social events for visiting Velgosite team. Weather notes describe warm to windy conditions with showers and a forecast of high heat next week.
A fragment reports Pheerian on a remedy at Caulfiokt spouting timing and a race outcome. It notes a lengthy lead by Mayen and an amended time by Mousma after a dispute. Advertising line mentions price per yard.
A meeting of the Upper Chapman Roads Board discussed bridge and road work on October 26, including inspection of a bridge approach to Lot 1 properties, potential road opening through Mr Null’s property, and required petitions. Officials noted approvals from the Lands Department and considered traffic, drainage, and cost elements with several local figures named.
Fragments describe methods to age a horse by examining jaw teeth, noting the eruption and wear of nippers and molars across ages, including milestones at two, four, and ten to twenty years, with unrelated ad content about discounts at a Red House.
The readable portion mentions names and locations in a damaged OCR line about bids or obligations. It references a date fragment and potential figures, with incomplete phrases making precise details unclear.
Market notes from U3 Meteusie and Co. detail trade at the railway yarn sale with demand for Selisern's Lath, and prices for tomatoes, cherries, and various goods. Prices remained high despite a quiet week, with strong bids for fine meats and farm goods, reflecting tighter supplies and cautious buyers ahead of Christmas.
A yarding of 2610 sheep and 296 pigs drew buyers to Dalgetys with steady competition. Sheep prices ranged from 6d to 19s 6d, with ewes and wethers varying by weight, while cattle arrived late reducing the market pace though prime lots reached strong prices.
The Murchison Associated meet ing belt to Laverton discusses a serious financial test from property purchases valued at two thousand five hundred, with shareholders urged to consider directors’ actions. A talk on the Wolfe’s Sornapis dogeetic and the navigation exchange is noted amid goldfield reports and a marked shift in attention away from Kalgoorlie and the Golden Mile.
Dense OCR of Northampton Jockey Club race program lists entries and stakes for January 1913. It names horses such as Galloway Waldicap and Gwalia Estarin, with several five to seven furlong handicaps and district races, plus entries, acceptances, and steward approvals under W.A.L.T.C regulations.
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